Paul Haddad Jul 21, 2025
After reading about the Dallas cop stealing from Apple Stores and selling on Facebook I looked (not just in DFW) and found a bunch of new Aipods Max for ~$100. Wonder what the scam is…
Show threadPaul Haddad Jul 26, 2025
As a fan of buying discounted/used electronics I'm annoyed at how impossible it is to buy a cheap AirPods Max. The listings on eBay are full of un-filterable obvious scams and the fakes are so good even a reputable looking seller might be selling one.
Show threadPaul Haddad Sep 8, 2025

After many weeks of keeping an eye out for an Airpods Max deal I ended up finally get WH-1000XM4. Why, first and second they are a ton cheaper ($200 vs $$380+) than the Max, then also lighter + more comfortable, better case and built in 3.5” jack.

My main concern is battery life on a “new" headphone that could've possibly been made 5 years ago.

Show threadPaul Haddad 

Because I can never leave well enough alone I also picked up the Cambridge P100s to compare. Crazy long battery life that is user replaceable. USB-C audio support + charging at the same time. Noticeably longer BT range. Transparency mode seems better for voices. Heavier, the headband is less comfortable and the clamping pressure is uncomfortable in a different way. Doesn't fold.

According to most reviews they sound better than the XM4, but still playing with both.

https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/usa/en/products/melomania/melomania-p100

Sep 9, 2025 at 7:18pmWeb
Show threadBuckSep 9, 2025
@paul Is the ANC any good?
Show threadPaul Haddad Sep 9, 2025
@buck it seems decent, but it's not really what I bought these for (transparency is what I prefer to leave headphones in). I'll play with it more though over the next few days.
Show threadBuckSep 9, 2025
@paul Thx ... Have a noisy A/C unit on my roof (neighbor unit) and in search of an "all day over ear" with great ANC to deal with it. APMs were just not comfy enough for many hours for me.
Show threadPaul Haddad Sep 9, 2025
@buck I'd give the XM6 a go in that case, at least assuming the weight was the big issue with the APMs.
Show threadNick JonesSep 9, 2025
@paul Bose Quietcomfort are far and away the most comfortable for me, especially if you wear glasses. I’ve tried the MX4 and the AirPods Max but keep going back to Bose
Show threadPaul Haddad Sep 9, 2025
@nicholasjones I can't do Bose, I know they invented the category and I actually 100% believe they are the most comfy but still have an irrational dislike of them.
Show threadBryan IraceSep 9, 2025
@paul Despite all of this, I *still* feel like I'm going to buy a pair of AirPods Max (*if* they ever release a new model) solely because I'm willing to sacrifice $ and other things for seamless switching between devices. If I'm honest with myself, that's what I'm optimizing for nowadays.
Show threadPaul Haddad Sep 9, 2025
@irace I agree, if they had an actual new model + a case that didn't suck I'd have probably gotten that instead.
Show threadSlaíneSep 10, 2025
@paul @irace might I interest you gentlemen in the Beats Pro over the ear headphones. Basically the AirPods Max feature wise and fit in a case.
Show threadPaul Haddad Sep 10, 2025
@slaine @irace never seen a review of those that wasn't fairly negative.
Show threadSlaíneSep 11, 2025
@paul @irace hmm interesting. I got a pair last year for my long haul flights to California and for the gym. The ANC is great, they’re light weight and fold up neatly into a case in my backpack. Sound quality is good enough that I don’t notice any problems. I’m happy with them for sure.