Wow! You just saved me so much money! I just invested in a iPod classic to get back into buying music and true music curation, but that cable issue is pretty useless to me. Great video.
I really appreciate your review. It’s very well rounded. I bought the APM about a week ago. I have the AirPods Pro 2 as well. My ears are really small and the Pros get uncomfortable after a while (even with the XS tips). APM are perfect for my casual use at home.
Watts your style is so unique man, I love this. That purse scene though 🤣 Great video and great points. Personally I've held off because of price, and storage design. My XM3's have it beat in that department thus I see no need to switch at the moment.
Yea the retail price, it not having an on/off switch, and no 3.5mm kept me away, I only bought them cause they went on sale lol. The current $449 price is the lowest since the $429 price in 2021. Also, thank you!
As someone who just bought the Sony XM4s, I’m kinda glad I didn’t get these, but I did use my sisters and I wasn’t mad at them especially using them with apple products.
I see people complaining about the band mesh being weak after a lot of use I know you can take the cans off but don’t see anyone selling them so whats you’re opinion about that 🤷♂️
I can see that being an issue and I wondered that myself but I can't give you experience with it because I've been using a silicon cover since day 1 that protects the band from my oily head lol.
2:36 LMAO - Yeah I ended up buying a 3rd party case that has magents built in. I'm been steeing the battery drain pretty bad on these headphones. I typically just wear the XM5s most of the time.
I subbed your channel after watching this video. You're a straight shooter, and I like that you don't hem and haw just to hear the sound of your own voice. Reviewers like Mark Ellis and Mike O'Brien seem a little full of themselves, and don't understand what the average consumer is concerned about. My proof of that is that after watching multiple videos of theirs, I still don't know which to buy. You appealed to me because I have $500 to blow ONCE. I am not going to own three different pairs of cans, so I wanna know what the cons are, and in depth. You weren't afraid to do that. Thanks.
Feel free to check out the blog post I made about the air pods max which contains all my personal cons/ drawbacks: www.visionarywatts.com/blog/apple-airpods-max-after-the-hype Also, if you don't care about the apple ecosystem, Bose just released their Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones last week. I appreciate your comment! I'm not familiar with their channels but it's a common complaint I've read that I'm trying to avoid for myself.
Bro, your grading is spot on. Could you tell me what settings you use for video and how you're grading in DaVinci? Especially that halation effect, thx!
I edit in Premiere Pro, haven't touched DaVinci. It's kinda backwards but I do my colors in Photoshop and import it into Premiere. I don't think there is any halation in this video?
I’m interesting in your AirPods Max accessories and i have a few questions. Is the AirPods Max confort reduced by putting the silicon headband Cover for long time of use ? Does the confort change with the Headband Cover Compatible for Apple AirPods Max ? Or nothing change ? Can the Headband Cover prevent discolouration or damage to the soft mash of the headband ? or on the country as time went by can it create a damage to the headband ? Do you advise me all the accessories you shown in your video ? Especially if I’m considering to use the AMP for travelling, for this porpose i also want to buy another travelling case
over time I didn't find the silicon ear cover or headbands to be uncomfortable. The flex of the headband isn't affected. If anything that's the silicone cover I would get the most. The headphones feel nicer without the silicone ear cover but it's not a deal breaker since the covers are soft. Overall, the silicone covers aren't uncomfortable. They aren't hard. They are soft and flexible. I don't have any discoloration or damage on mine and I have been using them since I bought it. Again, this is soft silicone on the earpads and headband so if something sharp slides across your headphone it will still puncture it. Yep, I always advise what I buy unless stated otherwise. These covers make it very easy to clean with disinfectant wipes. For the outside facing part of the earcup you could opt for a clear case cover that protects it from scratches but shows the color style you purchased.
@@visionarywatts I agree with you. do you think I have to buy all of these things, even if I do apple care ? Because in that case I may change my AMP when they will break with apple care. My only concern is if Apple Store only changes the AMP if the battery is lower than 80% or they have serious physical damages and not only simple scratches, that may be avoided with all the protections that you advise me. Do you think I have to do both? Buying the cover and protections for the AMP and buying apple care in order to be completely safe. Did you do apple care for your AMP?
Great review! Liking the all white look as well. Quick question, I noticed the phone case on your phone, where did you get it at if you mind me asking. It has built in sleeves for your cards?
Yep, it has sleeves. I bought it from Bullstrap. Maybe had it for 2 years now? Card sleeves haven’t loosened which surprised me. bullstrap.co/collections/iphone-cases
This is such a great video. I love how you incorporate your personality into your videos so seamlessly. I no longer have an iPhone so I would need a different option. But I just love watching your videos. Keep them coming.
To comment on your point about using them at the gym. I used them at the gym on a regular basis for roughly a year. It wasn't until recently that I noticed they would not connect to my phone. Tried resetting them, and they would not reset, and took them to Genius Bar to get them shipped off to be looked at. Not only was the battery bad, but there was other hardware issues inside due to water damage. Save the $300 to repair them, and don't wear them to the gym when you know you are going to be sweating your balls off
Good review. Yeah I just bought the airpods max, have had them for about a week. I also have the airpods pro 2. They are close, but the max has a nicer feel of the audio, more complex, I can hear more sounds. It's also a bit more comfortable. But it's hard -- like it looks more normal for me to walk around with the airpods pro 2 than the airpods max out in public. So I've been sticking to just using the max at my desk and at home when I'm by myself. I might return them, because I see that the max generation 2 might come out soon. My major issue with the airpods pro max is, yeah the condensation. I'm not working out with these, but my ears do sweat. Everytime I take them off, whether it's 20 mins or an hour, my ears are sweating. It's not great, I'm not sure if it's a combination of them being too tight, or that the material just generates more sweat. Still thinking about the return.
The cups are made of thick dense yet soft fiber, its like wearing earmuffs in normal weather, i live in AZ with the ac set to 77° and i dont have that much sweat
You need to edit the audio options in spotify. I can't remember what they were but, I read after people made those changes, they experienced no issues, but even still the music quality is much higher on Apple Music
does anyone know if the 3.5mm audio cable work on a audio interface??? i wanna make the purchase but i also want to use it for my pc as i use the thing and plug in to my scarlet solo
Most likely. Just like with the AirPods and believe the pros too if you hear static you can replace them at the Apple Store free of charge but only if they find something wrong with them😴 we have to start saying something too we pay a lot for the products we should be able to upgrade without a chunk of fee
I feel the Sony xms just better value for most people. Apple pricing is expected but for this much money spent there seem to be a lot of caveats in owning it.
I agree on the gym stuff, they make my ears very warm with normal use which makes sense considering its sealed design, i can imagine working out with that
I like the airpods max, but after nearly 3 years they were defect, they would not connect any more, it seemed that the bluetooth was defect so they didn't connect and they didn't even reset to factory default, repair was more than half the price of new ones, so I purchased some new ones because I use them about 7 hours every day. I even use my aripods max with playstation 5 with the official cable
I made a blog post to accompany this video. Check it out here! www.visionarywatts.com/blog/apple-airpods-max-after-the-hype ❗
Bose qc ultra vs AirPod max . Which one is the best
Wow! You just saved me so much money! I just invested in a iPod classic to get back into buying music and true music curation, but that cable issue is pretty useless to me. Great video.
glad to be helpful! Thanks for checking this out.
I really enjoy mine, only complaint is the clasp feels a little strong after a couple of hours.
I really appreciate your review. It’s very well rounded. I bought the APM about a week ago. I have the AirPods Pro 2 as well. My ears are really small and the Pros get uncomfortable after a while (even with the XS tips). APM are perfect for my casual use at home.
Thank you for the compliment and sharing your experience!
Watts your style is so unique man, I love this. That purse scene though 🤣 Great video and great points. Personally I've held off because of price, and storage design. My XM3's have it beat in that department thus I see no need to switch at the moment.
Yea the retail price, it not having an on/off switch, and no 3.5mm kept me away, I only bought them cause they went on sale lol. The current $449 price is the lowest since the $429 price in 2021. Also, thank you!
As someone who just bought the Sony XM4s, I’m kinda glad I didn’t get these, but I did use my sisters and I wasn’t mad at them especially using them with apple products.
Is there anything you don't like about them? I'll probably get the XM5s later this year so I can make a fair assessment for this channel.
Your reviews are awesome guy! Also tell me those silicone covers don’t come in clutch?
absolutely
I see people complaining about the band mesh being weak after a lot of use I know you can take the cans off but don’t see anyone selling them so whats you’re opinion about that 🤷♂️
I can see that being an issue and I wondered that myself but I can't give you experience with it because I've been using a silicon cover since day 1 that protects the band from my oily head lol.
2:36 LMAO - Yeah I ended up buying a 3rd party case that has magents built in. I'm been steeing the battery drain pretty bad on these headphones. I typically just wear the XM5s most of the time.
which case (?) cause the one I bought advertised it did that but doesn't. smh
I subbed your channel after watching this video. You're a straight shooter, and I like that you don't hem and haw just to hear the sound of your own voice. Reviewers like Mark Ellis and Mike O'Brien seem a little full of themselves, and don't understand what the average consumer is concerned about. My proof of that is that after watching multiple videos of theirs, I still don't know which to buy. You appealed to me because I have $500 to blow ONCE. I am not going to own three different pairs of cans, so I wanna know what the cons are, and in depth. You weren't afraid to do that. Thanks.
Feel free to check out the blog post I made about the air pods max which contains all my personal cons/ drawbacks: www.visionarywatts.com/blog/apple-airpods-max-after-the-hype
Also, if you don't care about the apple ecosystem, Bose just released their Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones last week.
I appreciate your comment! I'm not familiar with their channels but it's a common complaint I've read that I'm trying to avoid for myself.
Bro, your grading is spot on. Could you tell me what settings you use for video and how you're grading in DaVinci? Especially that halation effect, thx!
I edit in Premiere Pro, haven't touched DaVinci. It's kinda backwards but I do my colors in Photoshop and import it into Premiere. I don't think there is any halation in this video?
I’m interesting in your AirPods Max accessories and i have a few questions. Is the AirPods Max confort reduced by putting the silicon headband Cover for long time of use ? Does the confort change with the Headband Cover Compatible for Apple AirPods Max ? Or nothing change ? Can the Headband Cover prevent discolouration or damage to the soft mash of the headband ? or on the country as time went by can it create a damage to the headband ? Do you advise me all the accessories you shown in your video ? Especially if I’m considering to use the AMP for travelling, for this porpose i also want to buy another travelling case
over time I didn't find the silicon ear cover or headbands to be uncomfortable. The flex of the headband isn't affected. If anything that's the silicone cover I would get the most. The headphones feel nicer without the silicone ear cover but it's not a deal breaker since the covers are soft. Overall, the silicone covers aren't uncomfortable. They aren't hard. They are soft and flexible. I don't have any discoloration or damage on mine and I have been using them since I bought it. Again, this is soft silicone on the earpads and headband so if something sharp slides across your headphone it will still puncture it. Yep, I always advise what I buy unless stated otherwise. These covers make it very easy to clean with disinfectant wipes. For the outside facing part of the earcup you could opt for a clear case cover that protects it from scratches but shows the color style you purchased.
@@visionarywatts I agree with you. do you think I have to buy all of these things, even if I do apple care ? Because in that case I may change my AMP when they will break with apple care. My only concern is if Apple Store only changes the AMP if the battery is lower than 80% or they have serious physical damages and not only simple scratches, that may be avoided with all the protections that you advise me. Do you think I have to do both? Buying the cover and protections for the AMP and buying apple care in order to be completely safe. Did you do apple care for your AMP?
I've heard that if you turn the ambiance and noise canceling off, they sound even better.
Great review! Liking the all white look as well. Quick question, I noticed the phone case on your phone, where did you get it at if you mind me asking. It has built in sleeves for your cards?
Yep, it has sleeves. I bought it from Bullstrap. Maybe had it for 2 years now? Card sleeves haven’t loosened which surprised me. bullstrap.co/collections/iphone-cases
@@visionarywatts good looking out! 💪🏽
This is such a great video. I love how you incorporate your personality into your videos so seamlessly. I no longer have an iPhone so I would need a different option. But I just love watching your videos. Keep them coming.
❤
Why wait lol. I just bought another pair, the AirPod max 2 won’t come out until next year. Still have an entire year left.
How did you get the all white look?
These silicone covers I bought from Amazon amzn.to/46EgrIR (ad)
To comment on your point about using them at the gym. I used them at the gym on a regular basis for roughly a year. It wasn't until recently that I noticed they would not connect to my phone. Tried resetting them, and they would not reset, and took them to Genius Bar to get them shipped off to be looked at. Not only was the battery bad, but there was other hardware issues inside due to water damage. Save the $300 to repair them, and don't wear them to the gym when you know you are going to be sweating your balls off
Lol @ sweating balls off. $300 to repair? Gah damn 🤮
I am usually not patient to watch the whole video but your one 🙌🏻 not skip a single second 🙌🏻
Thanks for your review 🙌🏻
Any moisture issues ?
none on my end. these have been either at my house or job in 68-73 deg
finally I found a tech youtuber who's not super annoying. Great video 100% subscribing.
Useful vid need the accessory vid now
Good review. Yeah I just bought the airpods max, have had them for about a week. I also have the airpods pro 2. They are close, but the max has a nicer feel of the audio, more complex, I can hear more sounds. It's also a bit more comfortable. But it's hard -- like it looks more normal for me to walk around with the airpods pro 2 than the airpods max out in public. So I've been sticking to just using the max at my desk and at home when I'm by myself.
I might return them, because I see that the max generation 2 might come out soon. My major issue with the airpods pro max is, yeah the condensation. I'm not working out with these, but my ears do sweat. Everytime I take them off, whether it's 20 mins or an hour, my ears are sweating. It's not great, I'm not sure if it's a combination of them being too tight, or that the material just generates more sweat. Still thinking about the return.
The cups are made of thick dense yet soft fiber, its like wearing earmuffs in normal weather, i live in AZ with the ac set to 77° and i dont have that much sweat
I got them but they gave me headache espwith my glasses 😭 0:39
Ive gone through 2 pair because of popping and crackling noises when using Spotify. I've noticed when I use Apple Music there are no issues.
very interesting. I don't have spotify but I'll download it and check it out with the headphones
You need to edit the audio options in spotify. I can't remember what they were but, I read after people made those changes, they experienced no issues, but even still the music quality is much higher on Apple Music
Bro. This se ur lightning to usb c cable and it works. Like a dream It works on the iPad and iPad mini but not the iMac. Use the £40 cable
imho, if you haven't bought a pair of 1st gen's, just wait for the 2nd gen to release. More options and discounts will be available
Agreed
does anyone know if the 3.5mm audio cable work on a audio interface??? i wanna make the purchase but i also want to use it for my pc as i use the thing and plug in to my scarlet solo
Great job with this! You’re going to go far with UA-cam, keep going!
appreciate the comment and thank you for watching!
i wonder if Apple will let people trade these in when the APM 2 come out 🤔🤔🤔
Most likely. Just like with the AirPods and believe the pros too if you hear static you can replace them at the Apple Store free of charge but only if they find something wrong with them😴 we have to start saying something too we pay a lot for the products we should be able to upgrade without a chunk of fee
Excellent vid man, thank you
I feel the Sony xms just better value for most people. Apple pricing is expected but for this much money spent there seem to be a lot of caveats in owning it.
Yea, I don't have any XM version but I would point someone in the direction of those, especially if they aren't in the apple ecosphere
I agree on the gym stuff, they make my ears very warm with normal use which makes sense considering its sealed design, i can imagine working out with that
I like the airpods max, but after nearly 3 years they were defect, they would not connect any more, it seemed that the bluetooth was defect so they didn't connect and they didn't even reset to factory default, repair was more than half the price of new ones, so I purchased some new ones because I use them about 7 hours every day. I even use my aripods max with playstation 5 with the official cable
bro your vidoes are very well shot your amazing
appreciate it Guri and thank you for taking the time to comment!
got some on sale in my area $165 ish discount n i jus panic bought it
Lol I thought you meant they were $165
lmao maybe on wish
W gang 🔥
I got the airpods 3 and they are amazing, and I don’t think I will change them
Dope, I wish airpods would stay in my ear lol 😓
Great video
thank you for watching and commenting!
Oops already bought them gonna watch this anyway
amazing video
I’ve been having them since a year ago. It’s kind of late lmao 🤣
Yea I'm behind the times but I just got them lol 😅
Just got two of them and they aren’t bad
2? big spendaaaa
Lol his and hers.
Trust me it’s not worth the money!
thank you for sharing your opinion. It's nice to have opposition 🙌
500$ would be sick. Here in germany its like 700$ in the apple store. I just got a pair from ebay for 400$ and i hope they are crazy good
How are they? Just ordered mine and really hoping I don’t regret it