Act fast: Apple’s AirPods Max are just $399 for a limited time

It’s impossible to buy a new high-end pair of headphones without coming across Apple’s AirPods Max headphones. They’re some of the best headphones on the market right now, and we have the review to prove it. CNET editor David Carnoy said they deliver richer, more detailed sound than cheaper competitors from established audio companies like Bose and Sony. Unfortunately, quality like this will never come cheap. A pair of these headphones will normally set you back $549, a figure that will undoubtedly deter some potential buyers. Thankfully, Amazon has slashed the price by $150, bringing the cost down to just $399That’s just a little over the best price we’ve seen so far, and you can even choose from multiple color options.

Apple’s AirPods Max have active noise cancellation, so you can tune out the world when you need to focus on work, calls, or other important tasks. Transparency mode lets you listen to your favorite media while staying aware of what’s happening around you. You can also use features like personalized audio, which adjusts sound to the shape of your ear, and dynamic head tracking, which makes spatial audio feel like it’s coming from all around you.

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These wireless over-ear headphones are equipped with the Apple H1 chip, which enables a number of handy features, including a one-tap pairing process with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The AirPods Max can also automatically switch between your Apple devices, so you can listen to music on your MacBook and easily answer a call on your iPhone without having to fiddle with Bluetooth settings.

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