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airpods max

  1. maplepants

    "AirPods Max Found Moving With You" Notification for my Own Airpods Max

    I have a work phone and a personal phone, as well as AirPods Max for my work phone/macbook and AirPods 2 for my personal stuff. On days when I leave my house and go to the office, if I bring my AirPods Max, I'll get this notification on my work phone about them following me. I also get it on my...
  2. Luimui

    I installed the AirPods Max USB-c mod

    Hey Guys, I want to share you my story of how and why I modded my APM to USB-c. 1. I bought my APM in 2021 and used them every day. I had a problem with condensation, some seem to have it and others don’t. Apparently there is a whole class action lawsuit going on in the US...
  3. OnePieceIsReal

    Lawn Care Service worker reviews his AirPod Max usage during work for months of usage

    I have used mine now for 3 weeks but he has tested his out in all weather landscaping through sweat and dirt
  4. SimonTT

    Remove AirPods Max anodising

    I like AirPods Max, but since I have high end Headphones (that just got replaced under warranty and likely will be replaced for a long time [36 month warranty but headband breaks after 18 months max]), I really can't justify the 580€ price tag. So I am thinking about buying a used one. I found a...
  5. P

    AirPods Max "Fixed" On Their Own

    I purchased my Airpods Max in early 2021. They are great, and I'll probably get another pair when these ones die. For the entire time that I've owned them, I have kept them on a charging stand on my desk. I hadn't noticed any issues with battery life, and this worked well for 2 and a half...
  6. E

    AirPods Max 2

    Do you guys think it’s worth to buy AirPods Max at the moment do we know when AirPods Max 2 are coming?
  7. M

    Airpods max damage cost

    Does anyone know the cost of replacing the 2 left and right ear pieces for the AirPods max with an out of warranty cost? This is for an accidental damage case.
  8. F

    Airpods Max reset their volume to 50% on reconnection

    Over the last six months or so, my Airpods Max (and sometimes APP) have developed the habit of resetting their volume to 50% on reconnection to an iOS or MacOS device. In other words, this sequence: 1. connect APM to a device (e.g., iPhone) 2. set volume where I want it (say, 15% which isn't...
  9. R

    AIRPODS MAX FIRMWARE WON'T UPDATE

    Hello, please how can I get my APM to update? Tried everything i could find online. Mine is still stuck in version #4E71 of last year may. Sound is crappy af, Bass, spatial audio and ANC almost non-existent, irregular battery %. Please help. I lost my APM case for a while and thought that could...
  10. M

    AirPods Max: Does sound quality depend on device? Same quality via Apple Watch and iPhone/Mac?

    Does sound quality of the AirPods Max vary by device? Is there any difference between sound quality on listening via Apple Watch vs. iPhone/Mac?
  11. teak421

    Air Pods Max Show Connection - But...

    Hi. Since the latest Ventura release, 13.3, when I put on my AirPods Max, it says CONNECTED, but it's not actually. I have to go to the list of Bluetooth sound devices and select the AirPods Max. I checked the firmware on the Air Pods Max, and it's the latest. Is anyone else getting this...
  12. C

    airpods max tone/connection volume

    these are brand new and have the most recent firmware but there is no tone volume setting in accessibility. I have been looking this up the entire time since I got these two days ago and all I can find is that the setting appears for some people and doesn't for others. the sound when connecting...
  13. JirkaCink

    AirPods Max sound problem

    Hello, I need some advice. When I start using Airpods Max with the Airpods max microphone on my mac for example in app Discord, the sound gets worse. Is there any solution to fix this problem? For example, in the software settings ? I don't want advice like: Buy a microphone.
  14. M

    Beats pro replacement? (same capacity for base)

    Hi Today (2022 Aug) I stumbled across apple's site for Logic Pro. I saw they still feature the Beats Pro in black. I also still use those headphones when music matters 🤿 Question: Are the Airpods Max a proper replacement for those Beats Pro? Can I output the same amount of base (Woofer) which...
  15. ranjanr

    Airpods Max 2

    Hi, I am thinking to buy Airpods Max. But since we are near to September now, should i hold on to the purchase? Is there a update coming to Airpods Max like Airpods Max 2?
  16. janezblond

    No image in Find My for my Space Gray AirPods Max

    Starting a few days ago my AirPods Max no longer display an image in Find My. All other devices still show up as usual. Has anyone else experienced something similar?
  17. E

    Airpods Max vs. Sony WH-1000xm4: where's the comfort?

    Hi everyone, I've ordered both headphones, and I'm sharing some impressions that could be useful to other potential buyers. Currently, I'm undecided on which to keep. I have the Airpods Pro that I use outside the home, and the Anker Soundcore Q30 that I use when working at home. I love the...
  18. H

    Headband replacement for airpods max

    Hey everyone, long story short I bought myself airpods max not that long ago and I was quite happy using them until yesterday when I noticed headband staining (see photo). So my question is: is there any way to buy a replacement for a headband since it is easy detachable? I'm not able to find...
  19. P

    my AirPods Max connecting and disconnecting In case

    Hey i have AirPod Max’s(i love them)but i have this problem where my AirPods Max connecting and disconnecting In case and also it doesn’t turn on when i put them on i mean my iphone or iPad says connected but no “ding”from the Max’s do i take it to apple?
  20. Asthmatic Kitty

    AirPods Max: Crown sometimes restricts volume increase around 60-70%

    I've had the APM for about a year, but for the last 3–6 months I've occasionally run into an issue where, when I try to increase the volume using the crown it'll kind of fight me. So as I keep turning it the volume will fail to increase, but then it'll break through some kind of barrier and...