#Airpod Max V2 review from an average listener (JENNY)

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south birch
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disclaimer!! i am by no means an audiophile however i do enjoy good quality sound. for reference, i have retail airpod 3s, apple earbuds, bose, and have tried the original air maxes in store and have tried the sony xm4s. so i'd like to say i'm a casual listener but i wouldn't ever use like dollar store headphones so take that of what you will with this review.

Shipping: 8/10 took a week and half to come so pretty good, jenny literally shipped the next day after i paid so that was pretty surprising and impressive lol (kind of an L for me tho cuz i wanted to ask if i could get it cheaper if i had no offical box lmfaoo)

Packaging: 6/10 it was packed really well but the box was damaged and the inside was smushed as fuck for some reason??? don't know what happened there or if she literally shipped it like that. idc about the box so it doesn't matter for me but for others that might be something to take note of.

Build quality: 8.5/10 honestly i was surprised with the build quality, everything seems pretty solid despite it being all plastic. i thought it would come with the plastic being thin and hollow asf but it's not that way at all. hinges are pretty smooth, crown is smooth and not clicky, however the buttons are quite clicky and loud. also fyi it is not sprayed with powder metal so not cold to touch. mesh is thinner and not as dense as the original so i do worry about that potentially ripping in the future. btw it's obvious it's plastic when you touch or clank them together.

Sound quality: 9/10 bish whoever tf is hating on these headphones are tripping asf tbh cuz i was SHOCKED. these are way better than i was expecting. i bought these for mostly looks so i didn't care if it was mid quality but these are literally good like hello?? JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE GOOD SETTINGS FOR YOUR EQUALIZER !!! i can't stress that enough. if you got these on the pre-set settings on your phone than no shit it's gonna be bad. sound is all about preference. i will say with these on the normal equalizer settings the bass is way too much even though i like bass, so yeah for sure get your equalizer settings to your liking cuz otherwise it's a skill issue tbh

ANC: 3/10 barely there BUT i do feel that gross "pressure" that you get with noise canceling headphones. i don't liek the feeling of noise canceling so idrc anyway but keep that in mind if you expect good noise canceling

Transparency: 9/10 honestly i personally have no issues it's not crystal clear like the original but it serves its purpose

Spatial audio: 7/10 not prominent and not like originals (no shit) but it definitely works

Comfort: 7/10 no issues SO FAR, i do worry about it hurting my head though cuz it is heavier than i'm used to for headphones. the ear cushions are definitely not the softest but don't bother me and you can get a replacement if you want (i heard this also helps noise bleed and ANC), it is a bit tight so if you have a big ass head might be uncomfortable for you!!! but also better to work out or be active in compared to the originals which fall off way easier.

Flycc App: 10/10 no issues lol if you're android like me you need the app it's super helpful for switching modes, telling you the battery life etc.

anndd that's my review! feel free to ask any questions i'll be happy to answer. i only had em for a day but if any issues arise i will come back and notify yall fs. i also put a plastic case on them to protect them as well as hide the fact that they're not aluminum so i included a pic of what that looks like as well.

i think the biggest caution when buying these headphones is to know what you're paying for. if you expect these headphones to look, feel and sound EXACTLY like the original then honestly you're literally the problem 😭 like it's $130 vs $700 LMFAO. if you want crazy good sound quality just buy the sony xm4s for $400 lol. sick of yall hating on people who enjoy these headphones lol anyway i might even cop the metal ver later if it's as good/better

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**I FORGOT TO MENTION the smart case is also not 1:1 to the original, as the original has suede in the case and "made in apple" but these don't.

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and when i opened them they had the signature dust lol but idrc ab that

pseudo canopy
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great review but was wondering if the ANC is bad or u just dont like the feel of it if u get what i mean

proper bobcat
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u think the transparency is good enough to have it on 24/7?

south birch
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the ANC is not that good

south birch
proper bobcat
south birch
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i have airpod 3 and the first wired air buds. i don't think they are comparable since headphones are super different than ear buds but i'd say they are literally on the same level of sound quality, if not the max reps being better since they offer actual bass and sound isolation

pseudo canopy
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is this the first time u purchased?

potent epoch
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cool cate

south birch
south birch
jovial hull
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can u throw the link for the plastic cases

south birch
south birch
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UPDATE** 2 months having them now:

Transparency: 5/10 downgraded from a 9/10 because unless you're like in a quiet room with no music on then it's not that useful. i can definitely hear stuff really well in a quiet room with no music but in the train or on campus there is not much of a difference.

Build quality: 8/10 downgraded only a lil cuz this isn't a big deal just something i think could be fixed easily. the ear cushions are just not close to the originals at all. when it was windy there was literally wind coming through my ears. if you ain't broke like me i highly suggest getting replacements which would prob improve everything inlcuding sound, ANC and comfort.

Comfort: 4/10 i do not like the tightness of the headphones. it's fine for short periods but i couldn't wear them for hours on end unfortunately. cushions lowkey scratchy and could use more memory foam. honestly this is literally only my actual problem with these headphones and idk if i can like stretch the headband or anything

lyric quest
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@south birch was the cat included

south birch
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yes only for the black ones👍

serene hull
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So would you say its Worth it for the price?

south birch
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def expensive for me but i'm super happy with them

half finch
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You mentioned you would maybe upgrade to the metal version. Does jenny also offer that or someone else?

quick bridge
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how did you buy it

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is it safe to buy in india

amber harness
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@south birch what is the battery average time ?

south birch
south birch
south birch
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ebon cypress
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If you want good nouse cancelatiok buy real airpods max

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They are very good i have them too

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No rep can compete with the real ones

gray wren
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i see cat, i upvote

fluid cedar
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my AirPods Pro 2 sound way better than my AirPods Max

gray wren
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idk honestly i think it depends on the person but i like over the ear headphones

south birch
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my airpods were starting to hurt my ears too so i made the switch

zenith tundra
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Get real APM’s worth the price imo