as a shareholder too, i do not mind this at all...
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as a shareholder too, i do not mind this at all...
Yeah, I'm considering that, but I'm not thrilled about the batteries being kept at 100% constantly, as that's supposed to be bad for longevity.
A lot of people aren't bother about an headphone adapter, afterall this is 2020 and these are a bluetooth headphone afterall. There is a cable included in the box with the headphones.
Yeah the case is a mess, but a lot of people I expect will be using these headphones at home or while out and about and will be wearing them, so what's the need for case.
The bra case is actually much quicker to use for home use. For travel, a simple zip case that costs $20 and fits the bra should work.
This is the only one I’ve found so far:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08Q2V2N1Z/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_E212FbP49QGC7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
havent bought it so don’t know how it fits etc
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08Q2V2N1Z/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_E212FbP49QGC7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
havent bought it so don’t know how it fits etc
This guy bought all versions, but also tested an Amazon case, at 1min50.
Linkidea Headphones Carrying Case Compatible with Bose QC Ultra, QC45, QC35 II, QCSE, AE2w, AE2i, SoundLink, SoundTrue Case, Protective Hard Shell Travel Bag with Cable, Charger Storage (Black)
Linkidea Headphones Carrying Case Compatible with Bose QC Ultra, QC45, QC35 II, QCSE, AE2w, AE2i, SoundLink, SoundTrue Case, Protective Hard Shell Travel Bag with Cable, Charger Storage (Black)
www.amazon.com
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You know deep down that there's nothing you can do to stop these batteries being fairly useless three years down the line...
Found a generic case from Amazon that seems to fit. This is the Knox gear version.
Knox Gear Protective Headphone Case for Folding Headphones - Compatible with Tascam TH-03, Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, & Similar Sized Headphones
Knox Gear Protective Headphone Case for Folding Headphones - Compatible with Tascam TH-03, Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, & Similar Sized Headphones
www.amazon.com
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This guy bought all versions, but also tested an Amazon case, at 1min50.
Linkidea Headphones Carrying Case Compatible with Bose QC Ultra, QC45, QC35 II, QCSE, AE2w, AE2i, SoundLink, SoundTrue Case, Protective Hard Shell Travel Bag with Cable, Charger Storage (Black)
Linkidea Headphones Carrying Case Compatible with Bose QC Ultra, QC45, QC35 II, QCSE, AE2w, AE2i, SoundLink, SoundTrue Case, Protective Hard Shell Travel Bag with Cable, Charger Storage (Black)www.amazon.com
And thanks to this clown four people are going to have to wait until march to have theirs delivered. I haven't seen a single review with more than two colors. That is ridiculous.
I would expect longer that, although it’ll obviously vary by usage. They won’t be comparable with the very short lifespan of in-ear Airpods in this regard. They’re tiny batteries in the first place, any reduction in health has a very significant hit on battery life and their ability to hold a charge.
At a guess, I’ve used mine cumulatively about 3 hours a day since Tuesday. I’ve got 42% charge left. At this rate, I expect I’ll be charging them once every 5 days or so. Inexact, but lets say 75 charges a year. I’d expect the battery to only start degrading from use after about 200-250 cycles, and even then I’d expect 15 hours plus.
Given any Li-Ion battery ages, used or not, the useful life of them will probably reach 5 years in my case. I’d expect them to be at least 75% health then, 15 hours or so. £75 for a battery replacement, I can live with that. (UK battery replacement priced at £309 was thankfully an error, Apple have confirmed it’s £75).
My old Bose QCII’s still have about 15 hours life after years of use. Even with no off switch, I expect the APM to be comparable.
It’s ingrained in me to not like the absence of a power switch, but so long as the battery have a useful life of 4-5 years, the upside is worth it. I love just putting them on and they’re ready. I only put them in the case when I go out or go to bed.
They’re ill suited to rare/occasional headphone users though I think. It would annoy the hell out of me if I picked them up and they always had low battery. But then you have to wonder why an occasional user would spend £550 on headphones, heh.
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£75 is actually not so bad, relative to purchase price. Especially compared to £49 for each AirPod repair, when the pair only cost £130. And yeah, obviously they just give you a new one as they're unrepairable, so that high price is... understandable
almost makes the Max look like a bargain. Clever old Apple.
Chinese retailers on Taobao seem to have dedicated APMx cases already. I have this one on the way, mostly because it is a model that does not require the ear ups to be rotated flat, so I want to see how that works.
![DBC71FA5-1271-4221-8C2C-03B207F97CA7.jpeg]( "DBC71FA5-1271-4221-8C2C-03B207F97CA7.jpeg")
That’s just the standard headphone cases that’ve been on Amazon for a while now.
I think they just added APM to the title.
Homvare Hard Shell Case for Over The Ear Headphones with Full Protection fits Beats Studio, Solo 3, Sony, Bose QC, JBL, Sennheiser, Skullcandy, mPow, Audio Technica, Cowin, JVC, Panasonic
Outer Dimension: 8 1/2" L x 7" W x 4 1/4" H; Inner Size: 7 3/4" L x 6 1/2" W x 4" H Protect your headphones by putting them in this hard shell AWA Home Case made of high-density EVA(Ethylene Vinyl Acetate is the copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate.) and high-quality PU leather. Hard shell cas...
www.amazon.com.au
Thanks, good to know. I will keep an eye on Taobao for more to show upThat’s just the standard headphone cases that’ve been on Amazon for a while now.
I think they just added APM to the title.
Homvare Hard Shell Case for Over The Ear Headphones with Full Protection fits Beats Studio, Solo 3, Sony, Bose QC, JBL, Sennheiser, Skullcandy, mPow, Audio Technica, Cowin, JVC, Panasonic
Outer Dimension: 8 1/2" L x 7" W x 4 1/4" H; Inner Size: 7 3/4" L x 6 1/2" W x 4" H Protect your headphones by putting them in this hard shell AWA Home Case made of high-density EVA(Ethylene Vinyl Acetate is the copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate.) and high-quality PU leather. Hard shell cas...www.amazon.com.au
Apparently the Waterfield case will be launching Christmas Day!
I ordered the generic case on Amazon and it arrived today.
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Build quality is average and nothing to rave about. Just a hard shell case that does the basic job of enclosing headphones.
The AirPods Max fit in it perfectly but the overall case is quite bulky. But I’m a lot more at ease when I do want to take the APM out in a backpack.
Will wait for higher quality ones specially made for the APM. Hopefully they’ll be available soon.
Build quality is average and nothing to rave about. Just a hard shell case that does the basic job of enclosing headphones.
The AirPods Max fit in it perfectly but the overall case is quite bulky. But I’m a lot more at ease when I do want to take the APM out in a backpack.
Will wait for higher quality ones specially made for the APM. Hopefully they’ll be available soon.
Esimen Hard Case for Sennheiser PXC 550,PXC 550-II,HD 4.50 BT/Sony WH1000XM4,WH1000XM3B,WH-CH710N/JBL Everest 750, 710, 310, Elite 750NC Wireless Headphones Carry Bag Protective Storage Box (Black)
Esimen Hard Case for Sennheiser PXC 550,PXC 550-II,HD 4.50 BT/Sony WH1000XM4,WH1000XM3B,WH-CH710N/JBL Everest 750, 710, 310, Elite 750NC Wireless Headphones Carry Bag Protective Storage Box (Black)
www.amazon.com.au
thanks for your post and review... think ill wait and see what else becomes available since I'm not traveling anytime soon anyway. Hopefully something good.I ordered the generic case on Amazon and it arrived today.
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Build quality is average and nothing to rave about. Just a hard shell case that does the basic job of enclosing headphones.
The AirPods Max fit in it perfectly but the overall case is quite bulky. But I’m a lot more at ease when I do want to take the APM out in a backpack.
Will wait for higher quality ones specially made for the APM. Hopefully they’ll be available soon.
Esimen Hard Case for Sennheiser PXC 550,PXC 550-II,HD 4.50 BT/Sony WH1000XM4,WH1000XM3B,WH-CH710N/JBL Everest 750, 710, 310, Elite 750NC Wireless Headphones Carry Bag Protective Storage Box (Black)
Esimen Hard Case for Sennheiser PXC 550,PXC 550-II,HD 4.50 BT/Sony WH1000XM4,WH1000XM3B,WH-CH710N/JBL Everest 750, 710, 310, Elite 750NC Wireless Headphones Carry Bag Protective Storage Box (Black)www.amazon.com.au
Looks good. Hopefully some custom soft cases will appear on the market soonI ordered the generic case on Amazon and it arrived today.
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Build quality is average and nothing to rave about. Just a hard shell case that does the basic job of enclosing headphones.
The AirPods Max fit in it perfectly but the overall case is quite bulky. But I’m a lot more at ease when I do want to take the APM out in a backpack.
Will wait for higher quality ones specially made for the APM. Hopefully they’ll be available soon.
Esimen Hard Case for Sennheiser PXC 550,PXC 550-II,HD 4.50 BT/Sony WH1000XM4,WH1000XM3B,WH-CH710N/JBL Everest 750, 710, 310, Elite 750NC Wireless Headphones Carry Bag Protective Storage Box (Black)
Esimen Hard Case for Sennheiser PXC 550,PXC 550-II,HD 4.50 BT/Sony WH1000XM4,WH1000XM3B,WH-CH710N/JBL Everest 750, 710, 310, Elite 750NC Wireless Headphones Carry Bag Protective Storage Box (Black)www.amazon.com.au
I ordered this one from Amazon and it arrived today. It's too small. I was hoping it would fit with the smart case on but even without the smart case the cups are touching/rubbing against each other. The guy in the youtube video either got a different case or misrepresented the fit.This guy bought all versions, but also tested an Amazon case, at 1min50.
Linkidea Headphones Carrying Case Compatible with Bose QC Ultra, QC45, QC35 II, QCSE, AE2w, AE2i, SoundLink, SoundTrue Case, Protective Hard Shell Travel Bag with Cable, Charger Storage (Black)
Linkidea Headphones Carrying Case Compatible with Bose QC Ultra, QC45, QC35 II, QCSE, AE2w, AE2i, SoundLink, SoundTrue Case, Protective Hard Shell Travel Bag with Cable, Charger Storage (Black)www.amazon.com
Beware... I used this link to order yesterday based on the post and the case is not the one that the poster provided an image of. I noticed that the product image on the Amazon listing looked different and just assumed that it would be okay. This is what I just received...I ordered the generic case on Amazon and it arrived today.
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Build quality is average and nothing to rave about. Just a hard shell case that does the basic job of enclosing headphones.
The AirPods Max fit in it perfectly but the overall case is quite bulky. But I’m a lot more at ease when I do want to take the APM out in a backpack.
Will wait for higher quality ones specially made for the APM. Hopefully they’ll be available soon.
Esimen Hard Case for Sennheiser PXC 550,PXC 550-II,HD 4.50 BT/Sony WH1000XM4,WH1000XM3B,WH-CH710N/JBL Everest 750, 710, 310, Elite 750NC Wireless Headphones Carry Bag Protective Storage Box (Black)
Esimen Hard Case for Sennheiser PXC 550,PXC 550-II,HD 4.50 BT/Sony WH1000XM4,WH1000XM3B,WH-CH710N/JBL Everest 750, 710, 310, Elite 750NC Wireless Headphones Carry Bag Protective Storage Box (Black)www.amazon.com.au
Yup, put these in the same category of bad design as the 1st Gen Apple Pencil, the hideous charging design for the new Magic Mouse, and Apple Socks. Yes, Apple Socks. If you haven't heard about them, look them up, just idiotic.
That’s just the standard headphone cases that’ve been on Amazon for a while now.
I think they just added APM to the title.
Homvare Hard Shell Case for Over The Ear Headphones with Full Protection fits Beats Studio, Solo 3, Sony, Bose QC, JBL, Sennheiser, Skullcandy, mPow, Audio Technica, Cowin, JVC, Panasonic
Outer Dimension: 8 1/2" L x 7" W x 4 1/4" H; Inner Size: 7 3/4" L x 6 1/2" W x 4" H Protect your headphones by putting them in this hard shell AWA Home Case made of high-density EVA(Ethylene Vinyl Acetate is the copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate.) and high-quality PU leather. Hard shell cas...www.amazon.com.au
They seem to have the perfect fit, and even with some DIY, can be used to make them go into low power mode
KT-CASE Travel Case for Airpods Max,Carrying Bag Storage Airpods Max Headphones Fashion PU Box (Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R5N85L5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_IVY4Fb3GE3BE9
I just bought this from Amazon and hopefully it arrives soon. They look to be the perfect fit
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I just bought this from Amazon and hopefully it arrives soon. They look to be the perfect fit