Now, I feel like the standard (*for me*) has been set when it comes to things like the iPhone or Apple Watch. There are always new features and tweaks, but at the core they're very much the "same" as the original if that makes sense? Maybe that's just a sign that I'm getting old, lol. When you're young, I think those things are a lot more important. Now I just want something that works until it doesn't. It takes a lot for something techie to really grab MY attention but I have to give Apple credit where credit is due- they got me with these maxes, ya'll.
When I first started seeing them, I just thought they were cool. Over the ear headphones aren't a new, revolutionary concept by themselves, but in true Apple fashion- I think they did that in their own way. Whether you like Apple products or not, I think it goes without saying that their overall design and aesthetic is very unique and specific to them. Everything is clean and sleek. The maxes are modernized but on the contrary, a bit retro too.
While I thought they were cool, I've been bonded to the OG Apple earbuds for years now (anyone else have all the original pairs from every iPhone or iPod you've ever owned? lol...) and never felt the need to replace them. I mentioned in passing once or twice to my bf that I thought the maxes were cool and would be a neat splurge to have, however I didn't think much of it. Fast forward a few months later to Christmas + he surprised me with the silver/white pair which was so sweet + thoughtful. I love them! PS- because they're a lighter color, I also just ordered these silicone covers to help protect them.
I thought I'd share a little unboxing with you + my first initial thoughts. I'm still new to them but I think I can confirm that the maxes are in fact very much cool. The devil is always in the details for me which is why I've always been an Apple girl. I love how their products work but the little innovative details they add really make the difference. A few things I like on the headphones specifically- the case design is simple + sleek with a magnetic closure- very cool. I also didn't know that the sound moves + adjusts with your head- also very cool. Obviously the look, vibe + packaging- very very cool. Always a fan of the little things- the bells and whistles.
I also think they're very comfortable too. My only real experience with over the ear headphones were those headsets we had to wear in computer class at school, lol. They use to squeeze your head but these thankfully do not, haha. The sound is also good, the noise-cancellation on the other hand is still new to me. I'm trying to get use to it but as of now, I like them better with it turned off.
As with all Apple products, connecting them to all my other devices is easy peasy. As far as the actual unboxing, 10/10 for the packaging. Sleek, sturdy + all that is Apple. In the box comes the AirPods, case, a charging cable + instructions. This isn't new but I will still gripe on Apple for taking the charging bricks out of everything, lol. While I'm sure we all have them, that was a petty decision on their part that is goofy IMO.
My overall first impression-- I'm too cool for school now + if you've been thinking about buying a pair for yourself, you can be too. 😉🤗🎧
What color would you pick?
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