AirPods Max 2 report is bad news for people looking for big changes

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At any given time, Apple has a lot of products in the works. Things we've heard rumors about and items we haven't even imagined are being worked on in Cupertino. However, one that reportedly isn't in Apple's plans is a new AirPods Max headset with any significant changes. You can stop waiting if you've been holding off on the most recent release, hoping for a new set with more features and changes.

The report comes from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who said Apple currently has "no concrete plans" to change or update its most expensive headphones again "in a meaningful way."

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Apple AirPods Max: was $549 now $399 at Amazon

If you don't care about the lack of spacial audio (I never use it on my AirPods Pro), you can't get a much better-sounding pair of headphones than the AirPods Max. These are essentially the same as the newer version; they only lack USB-C and the latest colors. In our AirPods Max review, we said, "The AirPods Max are exceptional noise-canceling headphones with a luxurious design, sophisticated soundstage and clever computational features."
Price check: $399 @ Target, $399 @ Best Buy

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