"Lack of girth in the lower mid range." I feel ya bro.

That level of cinematography tho.

@eskamobob8662

3 жыл бұрын

I listened to the entire video, saw this comment and just the opening. Holy hell man. Its ficking excellent

@shadouxg7150

3 жыл бұрын

Heedphones and hd 800?

@YasinFarabiKhan

3 жыл бұрын

Apple should hire this guy just for that intro

@woofywooflez384

3 жыл бұрын

I mean... he has a probe lens,he might as well use it

@peckyneckyfilms

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Some lovely shots here…..but then ruined by those awful KZread creator jump cuts that you see everywhere. Just cover them with some more B-roll.

To my ears these 3rd Gen Air pods are more comfortable compared to the newer Pro version with the soft gel tips. kzread.infoUgkxgl8SzyQoymMu-S3V55Dskg5QJ8xr1yCR That said, compared to the 3rd Gen, I notice these do not stay planted in the ear as well. One design issue I think, is you squeeze the stem and click it twice to advance your songs. On 3rd gen you tap the large speaker. The difference is by grabbing the stem each time, you tend to loosen the bud fit in your ear. Not always, but the bud falls out a few times while running. The old tap to change never had that problem for me. I would not have changed that tap function. That said, the newer Pro version sticks in the ear, almost airtight if you want that. I do not like that Airtight fit. So that's why I'd stay with this version as the best trade off of comfort, use, and overall feel.

*jay-z bob head gif* for that intro track 🔥🔥🔥

@shahzaibihsan3259

3 жыл бұрын

it's awesome music! cushy - sniper

Great review, as always! The production quality of your content is awesome! I really love the way you simulate what you're talking about, which I think will be especially helpful for bringing non-audiophile viewers into the fold.

I’m blown away by how professional your videos look. Also how you simulate the actual experience of listing to the headphone. Just a really great channel

bro, i love how you had the bass playing while you were talking about bass. nice subtle touch that I wouldn't have noticed it if i weren't wearing headphones

@shq_main2853

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was like 20hz

Airpods Max: "Lack of girth".... shots fired haha

@antoinep9733

3 жыл бұрын

😂 There’s a long history of #girth references on Josh’s channel. Long may it continue.

@metal571

3 жыл бұрын

I am personally offended!!

Phenomenal close up shots! Not like ive never seen something like this, but yours are top notch on youtube.

If newbies didnt see your subs, they would guess that you have more than a million subs, production quality is insane! It's so much fun to watch.

I heard the abyss guys saying that those aren’t all that loud because apple’s probably limiting the volume to prevent the driver from distorting. So does that mean the drivers have reached its limits when it comes to eqing and tuning? Do the airpods max have an ambient sound mode just for voice? I remember the Sonys having them.

I'm gonna need people to understand just how incredible your cinematography is. Half the time I rewatch your videos is cause I just want to treat my eyes to more amazing editing lol.

Great review, love the verge pc build reference at the end

Joshua excellent review, thanks a lot! I have some Maze 99 Classics and looking for an upgrade headphones. Do you think this AirPods Max can make any difference compared with my actual headphones?

best part of the video has to be the verge build guide reference at the very end- the b-roll comes in at a close second though ;)

@suhaib1249

3 жыл бұрын

I missed that first time round and had to go back after your comment. You think it was a reference to that debacle of a build? haha

@DONNYLAI95

3 жыл бұрын

The Verge PC build will be forever remembered...

Well done! Excellent review! Also, you summarized my thoughts and feelings on the Max exactly! Keep up the great work!

Excellent work! Well done. Thanks for the review.

The Digital Crown does simulate a click for volume, also the rotation can be chosen for preference as well. A very well constructive video as usual, nice work

Hey what are the specs for these - freq, S/N, crossfade, etc.? Bluetooth specs - AAC, APTX, etc.

I’ve been using these for few days now and I’m genuinely impressed by the quality of the sound. I listen strictly to trance music from the 80 to early 2000s and on speakers most of the time. For the first time I’m satisfied with a headphone pair.

How do they sound with movies? Do the give a surround soundish experience? In that vein, what is the best headphone just for surround 5.1 and dts dolby and that kind of thing? JVC has that theatre headphone for 1k. JP-EX1

I like red ear pad for Right and blue for Left. :) There is an audible sound when the Digital Crown is turned but it could be a bit louder.

@jurggreuter3306

3 жыл бұрын

That's the wrong way round. ;-) The Porsche Carrera GT has blue central lockings for right and red for left.

@boomertsfx1

3 жыл бұрын

Hate that... make it more subtle, or better yet, since it seems symmetric(?), make it auto detect!

@8lec_R

3 жыл бұрын

@@jurggreuter3306 well typically red goes on the right cuz both start with R and it makes it easier to remember for people

The first two times I watched this video was for the actual review and my interest in AirPods Max. The following 12+ times were because it's so well made and satisfying to watch and listen to (especially with the different bass tracks added as examples).

Pass through audio means when it’s getting its signal via a headphone jack instead of Bluetooth? Or does it mean when the audio is just in stereo mode and not spatial?

Could you make a List of the best wireless headphones? Also would like to See a review of the bang olufsen h95. If they are really worth 800 $

How would you compare them with Drop Panda in terms of sound quality? That is what I’m switching from as I returned the Pandas due to built quality (rattling driver)? Disregard the ANC.

Off topic, but I’m deciding between the loxjie p20 and the schiit msg I 3 and I can’t decide on which one to get. What are some thoughts on it?

It’s BT only... so what codec or standard or whatever is it using 🤔 I would look if I was buying but think it’s a good thing to include no matter what

Hi josh. Great video. Been watching you for a while because I’m looking for the most spacious and open closed back wireless headphones. I’m between the max, the pandas, and the mobius. Could you recommend one for me? I’m streaming atmos and dts x content from my pc to my iPad using moonlight. The affects I get with my are great but looking for a wider depth in the sound. Thanks man.

Love the production values of your videos. Good job bro.

Good stuff. Would it fairer to compare them to similarly priced wireless headphones such as the B&O H9 (3rd gen), Bowers & Wilkins PX7, or Beyerdynamic Amirons?

If you are just talking sonic performance against one of your audiophile builds, what would have equivalent sound? I like the convenience for movie watching but like the longevity of a “system” vs something with a battery. Is this hd560s and an amp territory? Or Meze 1090? Modius or modi+?

Incredible production quality, great review!

Excited to get mine in a couple days. Great review.

What are the best headphones with bass for rap music and edm that can used with your phone and pc

Awesome review as always! Can you also do a comparison with the B&W PX7 as well? Those would be a happy median between the Sony and the Max and can also be wired via usb for better sound quality using it's built-in DAC vs bluetooth.

I’ve had issues with Joshua’s initial takes in the AirPods Max, but her addressable lot of the aspects of this product with this review. So thumbs up. Reviewing a product based in its intended use case > reviewing every headphone as if intended for audiophiles. Great job Joshua.

Great and very balanced overview and review Joshua! I’ve had these since they launched and have compared them wired and wireless to a number of headphones (DCA Aeon’s 2, HD-6XX, ModHouse Argons) and the Drop Pandas. Did you try these versus the Pandas?

@verymental6999

2 жыл бұрын

How do they compare vs. Modhouse Argon?

how do you not have more subs? amazing channel, great production quality brother

How would you compare the bass response to AKG K371 on a decent source?

Great review with awesome production quality, a pleasure to watch, thanks

Seems like a cool proof of concept. I’ll wait till next year for the improved version. Thanks for the review!

"... Unless you're building a PC" - nice deep-cut! 🤣

Josh on sound quality alone, how would you rate these compared to the Drop Pandas?

@jpve76

3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to know this too.

This B-roll is A+! Seriously levelled up the B-Roll game. Which macro lens was that capturing the mesh that goes on the head?

Hi Joshua whats the update on the computer?.. did why try my suggestions?

Great review! Curious as to what you think of the sound quality compared with the momentum 3s.

How would you compare the Sony XM4 to the Bose 700?

How does it compares in terms of sound against good sounding anc headphones like the Momentum 3 or the PX7 ?

@bjrnsjohnsen1278

3 жыл бұрын

You consider the PX7 a good sounding headphone? It’s very colored and bassy.

This channel my go to for audio preferences Lots of work and profession Love your work a lot

Great review....cinematography, sound quality, and content. Quite impressive and informative.

I wish you’d review the Sennheiser Momentum 3. Loved your bass comparison between the APM and Sony XM4 in this video. It was genius. Please consider reviewing the Momentum 3.

What is the step-up from XM4's? Looking to upgrade.

I just noticed your left ear sticks out farther that your right 😂 Happy New Year 2021.

Only asking did you see the eq options that exist for all apple headphones? I'm still going to wait because in my opinion they're going to get a firmware update soon because this was a rush product and that's why the case sucks and so many things looks like unfinished. I don't know if they're going to get a haptic feedback for the crown but I'm sure they're going to improve in so many ways

Gosh Josh... you certainly have upped the production values of your videos. Salute!

Dat opening is lit!

This was the greatest review so far for the Max! 👌🏼 Did an unboxing video of the Devialet Gemini... review will come soon. Will you do a review of those too?

How would you compare these to the THX Pandas?

Audeze mobius or airpods max? In terms of sound quality

4:44 "I seem to be very lucky with this thing." While wearing a Lucky Brand shirt. lol

Love the cheeky dis to The Verge at the end...

Great review as always Joshua, it felt very balanced. Happened to be watching/listening on my Mobius (having just finished WW84 - nonsense movie but great workout for my headphones) and was pleased to see you mention them with regard to the spatial audio. Not an Apple fan, but very happy to give credit where it is due and would be interested to hear these compared to the Sony ANC cans (of which I am also not really a fan) - yes, you're right, there is a big difference in price but I would be willing to pay a premium for truly great ANC (which the Sonys have) and a pleasing quality of sound reproduction (which they don't, IMO). Thanks for continually pumping out reviews which are entertaining, throrough and trustworthy. Hope 2021 is very good for you :)

This review is looking very professional, good job ! Also great description of the headphones itself. Thanks for it. I would like to ask for advice. I have been using Samsung Galaxy phone with Sony XM4 through LDAC which was great experience, however recently I had to change android for iOS with AAC codec.. which unfortunately decreased sound experience of my XM4 drastically with iOS connection. Then my question is, does it make sense to replace XM4s with Air Pods MAX ? Will ecosystem of apple utilize AAC connection in better way ? similar as Samsung scalable codec ? or is better to buy a player like SONY NW-A105 and keep XM4s for now and in future use potential of the player with some good wired headphones ?

The best review so far I have seen for the Airpods Max sound quality Well done dude !!!

If I use both iPhone and android how would this headphone connect / disconnect?

I love your videos. Would you do a video on thrifted HiFi? I set up a pretty solid mid-fi system for $50 with a used Technics SL D202 turntable, a Yamaha RX v590 AV reciever, and two kenwood 6 inch speakers. I would love if you had any advice for thrifted systems

Have you had the chance to test the H95 from B&O?

I would be using these as my go to head phone to use with my iPhone and iPad. But could you technically also use these for vinyl listening with the added lightning to 3.5 mm jack multi directional cable? Just trying to kill two birds with one stone and get the most out of my money.

Do you think these sound better than the Drop Pandas?

There is audio clicking with the Digital Crown. It’s just low volume

wait so when you turn on speakers, it sounds like youve turned on your speakers?

The more I look at these, the more I like them. Ordered them in black. Will also buy some different color ear cushions to change the look. One feature I like is that the controls are minimal and old school non-swipe.

Dope helmet! I have the Scorpion EXO-ST1400 CF. What bike do you ride?

Great video. I would like to see how these compare to something 1/10th the price, like the Wyze Headphones

What’s the best tool for building a PC?

Incredibly useful and informative review. Thank you.

Btw Josh... there is an interesting, but kind of hidden feature on the AirPods Pro that you might want to look for on the Max The Pro has a certain degree of EQ that is located under Accommodations-headphones. It is under accommodation because it is designed for hearing impairment. As such, it is not a general purpose EQ. But it does allow boosting the high end and adjusting the degree of boost. Interestingly... it is also possible to adjust the volume of the outside sounds in transparency mode in this setting section Voices- the voice issue that you mention might also possibly be addressed in the accommodation section by turning in the “voiceEQ”... and setting it to the lowest impact ... worth a try

Finally an unbiased review of someone that doesn’t just automatically hate or love any apple product 😂

@bouvardc.2334

2 жыл бұрын

Dank pods.

@debishvebishwish4839

2 жыл бұрын

@@bouvardc.2334 Watching Dankpods praising Aipods Max and then losing his mind at the end, perfectly summarize his channel style

@MikeMPharmaCyclist

2 жыл бұрын

This product has a lightning connector over USB C and doesn't support APTX or LDAC, extremely major flaws at this price... yet it's worth $550.. why? Seems clearly biased to me, Josh loves Apple.

@philorgneopolotin8762

2 жыл бұрын

Mike M LOL if you think those are “extremely major flaws” I can’t even imagine wtf you think actual problems are. People take the most nickpicky shit on the planet and then act like something is unusable because of it 😂

@MikeMPharmaCyclist

2 жыл бұрын

@@philorgneopolotin8762 there's a large chasm between your ridiculous statement that I claimed the headphones were unusable vs observing the lack of very basic desirable features at a high price point. These Apple headphones are perfectly usable, but for $550 there's far superior products in all respects except noise cancelation. Try some real headphones, you'll thank me. Maybe the Hifiman Deva Pro BT planars unless you really need closed back with noise cancelation; $330 of wireless bliss. It's mind blowing but they support USB-C, aptx, and LDAC! 😂

I think I have seen every AirPod Max review there is and this is by far the best and most thorough. Excellent quality.

Review the B&O H95s! Then compare them to the Airpods Max, it'll be interesting to see.

Good review Josh! Although I take issue at 9:50 when you said a main goal of audiophile headphones is to sound like a pair of speakers in front of you, I do not think that is the goal of audiophile headphones, but I suppose its a matter of opinion. Also, on the topic, have you heard of the Smyth A16 Realiser? Oratory said on a post that he could not distinguish if a sound was coming from a speaker or his headphone using the A16. It definitely seems like the kind of tech you would be interested in. Cheers!

DId you experience the what they called "watergate" issue?

allright, so i should get these so i can wear them while listening to music over my speakers, marveling about the fact, that it DOES in deed sound like i am listening to music over my speakers, despite having headphones on, which transfer the sound of my speakers via mics to my ears so that it sounds realistically like speakers. did i get that right?^^ soundqualitiy wise it is probably fair to say, that this thing should be on par - or at least in the same ball park - with anything between 200-400 bucks (as in HD600, Sundaras, m1060c, 6xx, HD560s,Zeus, Phoenix &c).

What about compared with similar priced headphones?

A very good review. Keep 'em comin'. Great music choices here as always. These aren't for me; PC Master Race. It'll be interesting to see what the competitors come up with to compare.

Someday hearing aids will have spatial imaging like this!

@sanderhoogeland9161

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean? They do.

Best audiophile review! Period

Josh - Thanks for the top review of these - I do own a set of these and the Digital Crown does have haptic feedback or audio feedback as you call it - Might want to get those ears tested 😁Keep up the Good Work though 👍

with the production quality i truly am amazed that this man doesnt have more subs

I’ve heard you can connect these to a Dac amp with the supplied cable and they can be pushed to be even better. Haven’t received mine yet so haven’t tested.

@goingindieEN

2 жыл бұрын

Does it work?

This is the first time I am able to pick up white noise from any of your video - listening to this with Airpods Max.

Nice review, not in the market for theses type of headphones at the moment, but when going to replace my XM4's I'll definitely look at whatever version they are then as deep in the Apple ecosystem.

TLDR Best as a ANC headphone, good enough as a music Headphone

@GIChow

3 жыл бұрын

He doesn't actually say or intimate either of these things..pass through is impressive @9:22 and midrange is disappointing @14:14 "good enough for many" may be less contentious

@philorgneopolotin8762

2 жыл бұрын

GI Chow imagine misrepresentating what he said this badly lol. He said overwhelmingly positive things about it and you focus on the *one* moderately negative thing he said. 95% of what he said was positive towards them, and you focus on the single negative, why am I not surprised?

Love this review. The simulated listening modes was the best one I’ve seen so far. Good comparison vs regular headphones as well as the Sony wireless. Thanks!

Great honest review, it all depends on what your needs and likes are.

The review is just awesome and thats why watch your reviews for great reference 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

How do they sound compared to the Drop Pandas? 🍎 vs. 🐼 ?

@mikeyestrada1674

3 жыл бұрын

plenty of other youtubers that did that comparison

Great video, lovely b rolls, really irritating seeing that asymmetrical colour choice on the ear cups 😬 (my brain needs symmetry 😅)

Fair review, why more could a person ask for.