Apple launches new AirPods Max headphones for $549

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Apple has launched their latest high-tech product just in time for the holiday season.

AirPods Max, the company’s first over-the-ear headphone, is now on sale for and available to ship on Tuesday, December 15.

The headphones offer a theater-like sound that is perfect for anyone who enjoys listening to music or getting lost in the latest bingeworthy podcast.

Side view of the AirPod Max
AirPod Max Photo credit Apple Images

It is designed with a stainless-steel frame and a breathable knit mesh “canopy” to distribute weight and reduce on-head pressure.

Similar to the original AirPods, the new headphones let you control volume, skip between tracks, answer phone calls, and activate Siri all with one touch.

“AirPods are the most popular headphones in the world, beloved for their effortless setup, incredible sound quality, and iconic design. With AirPods Max, we are bringing that magical AirPods experience to a stunning over-ear design with high-fidelity audio,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “The custom acoustic design, combined with powerful H1 chips, and advanced software enable AirPods Max to use computational audio to wirelessly deliver the ultimate personal listening experience.”

The AirPods Max come in six different color combinations: white and silver, black and slate, navy and light blue, red and pink, and white and green.

Pink AirPod Max
Pink AirPod Max Photo credit Apple Images

The new gadget’s active noise cancellation makes it a great gift for anyone who lives in a noisy area. The feature counters any external sound with equal anti-noise. The headphones also offers “transparency mode” which lets outside sound in so the listener can interact naturally with the surroundings.

Like most Apple products, the headphones come with a hefty price tag.  The AirPods Max currently cost $549.  The original AirPods cost $199 with the Wireless Charging Case and $159 with the regular Charging Case.

The AirPods Pro, which offer a few additional features to the original Airpods, cost $249.

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