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| [* black] With all their intricate, precision-engineered parts, AirPods Max remind us more of a mechanical watch than of any pair of headphones. | |
| [* black] Despite their complexity, and an earcup-opening procedure fraught with strange screws and adhesive, Apple's first over-ear headphones are actually quite serviceable—''if'' you have all the tools and are willing to put in some work. | |
| [* black] We're thrilled to see DIY-friendly highlights like the easily-removable ear cushions and headband in an Apple product. | |
| - | [* black] And after tearing down some of the competition, we're more understanding of that $550 price tag. Sony and Bose both |
| + | [* black] And after tearing down some of the competition, we're more understanding of that $550 price tag. Sony and Bose both charge less, but internally, the AirPods Max’s obsessive craftsmanship makes those other extremely capable devices look like toys by comparison. |
| [* black] All that said, we're excited to award the first-ever ''non-zero'' repair score to an AirPods device... |