14 DAY TRIAL // As all products launched by Apple, the AirPods Max come with a premium price tag, starting at $549 in the United States.
Without a doubt, many would give the new headphones a try, but the hefty price makes a number of potential customers look elsewhere.
Apple too knows it’s limiting its audience with the $549 price tag, so the company is reportedly working on a cheaper version that could launch rather sooner than later.
A recent leak indicates the Cupertino-based tech giant wants the cheaper AirPods Pro to come with a plastic build and carry a $349 price tag, something that would make them a lot more affordable.
Apple bragging about the build quality
Apple has bragged about the design of the AirPods Max, explaining everything has been specifically engineering to contribute to a comfortable listening experience.
“From the canopy to the ear cushions, every part of AirPods Max is carefully crafted to provide exceptional acoustic performance for each user. The breathable knit mesh canopy, spanning the headband, is made to distribute weight and reduce on-head pressure. The stainless steel headband frame provides strength, flexibility, and comfort for a wide variety of head shapes and sizes. Telescoping headband arms smoothly extend and stay in place to maintain the desired fit,” the company says.
“Each ear cup attaches to the headband through a revolutionary mechanism that balances and distributes ear cup pressure, and allows it to independently pivot and rotate to fit the unique contours of a user’s head. Each ear cushion uses acoustically engineered memory foam to create an effective seal — a critical factor in delivering immersive sound. The Digital Crown, inspired by Apple Watch, offers precise volume control and the ability to play or pause audio, skip tracks, answer or end phone calls, and activate Siri.”
At this point, there’s no ETA as to when the new and cheaper AirPods Max version could go live, but the good news is that it’s still coming. Apple is clearly paying a lot more attention to lower price points these days, and devices like iPhone SE and Apple Watch SE shows the company is aiming for the masses with its new products.