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AirPods Max Pre-Order / Order / Delivery Thread
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I'm not trying to go into a store right now and try on headphones, idk about you.
Ordered to try these out for myself as an audiophile! Sucks that it's not until February (that's what I get for waiting a day to decide)
EDIT: Re-ordered without engraving (possible re-sale value) and now got March 💀
EDIT: Re-ordered without engraving (possible re-sale value) and now got March 💀
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The lightning->3.5mm jack cable is £35... will cheaper cables work?
It occurred to me that existing cables designed to send audio OUT of an iPhone lightning port to 3.5mm would need a digital->analog converter, but the Airpods Max would need an analog->digital converter to send audio IN to the headphones.
I also wonder whether the analog->digital converter chip in a cable, cheap or otherwise, might diminish the audio fidelity vs listening direct via bluetooth.
The main reason to use a cable would be to get zero latency, for video/sound editing purposes (and perhaps for games).
It occurred to me that existing cables designed to send audio OUT of an iPhone lightning port to 3.5mm would need a digital->analog converter, but the Airpods Max would need an analog->digital converter to send audio IN to the headphones.
I also wonder whether the analog->digital converter chip in a cable, cheap or otherwise, might diminish the audio fidelity vs listening direct via bluetooth.
The main reason to use a cable would be to get zero latency, for video/sound editing purposes (and perhaps for games).
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How likely would there be stock for pick up or walk ins next Tuesday?
Seems like Apple always have an inventory for that (eg. iPhones show as sold out for a few weeks during preorder period then come launch day there is stock available for click and collect.
Seems like Apple always have an inventory for that (eg. iPhones show as sold out for a few weeks during preorder period then come launch day there is stock available for click and collect.
Make sure you have a charging brick laying around- any should work, but 20w will be the fastest.
It comes with the cable you need to charge it.
No one knows if it'll come earlier than promised. Apple tends to ship earlier than promised, but it is no guarantee. Check best buy (the black one was available in 2 weeks last I checked at 8 pm EST) and in-store availability on launch.
What Best Buy return policy for open headphones? Apples has a really good return policy but I have gift cards/rewards to Best Buy. Is there a restocking fee? I seem to get mixed answers
As I understand it, the Lightening to 3.5mm cable is useful if, for example, you are on a plane and want to listen to the inflight movie/show or to connect to devices to listen to that are not Bluetooth capable (otherwise you can connect to the device without the cable using Bluetooth).
14 days normally, but probably till mid Jan for holidays.
FYI for anybody who is still trying to snag some, Best Buy is currently accepting orders again for the Silver - no shipping date, just says Backordered. I feel better about it than the apple 12-16 week estimate for some reason, maybe since earlier today it was not available and then I suppose they re-enabled it, potentially indicating they have some other expected stock to sell.
At least, that's what I'm going to try to find out! I placed an order (this time on behalf of my mom to give to my brother) and will update y'all if I hear anything from them on it soon..my (optimistic) assumption is that on release day there will be some more stock released in all these stores or new ones so this would either ship then, or I'll try to find it for pickup in Apple or another store and cancel it.
At least, that's what I'm going to try to find out! I placed an order (this time on behalf of my mom to give to my brother) and will update y'all if I hear anything from them on it soon..my (optimistic) assumption is that on release day there will be some more stock released in all these stores or new ones so this would either ship then, or I'll try to find it for pickup in Apple or another store and cancel it.
If I had to guess, engraved AirPods Max are coming from China, while non-engraved are already in the US.
I could be wrong though.
I am late to the party as I waited a day to properly decide on colour choice - in my opinion Silver, Sky Blue and even the Green all look great. Always owned dark headphones so Space Grey were out of the running.
Decided to go for the Silver for my AirPods Max as its a classy, timeless look.
My Apple shipping date is 8th January which isn't too long to wait, I'm UK based.
Looking forward to seeing some proper audiophile reviews & comparisons against the market.
Decided to go for the Silver for my AirPods Max as its a classy, timeless look.
My Apple shipping date is 8th January which isn't too long to wait, I'm UK based.
Looking forward to seeing some proper audiophile reviews & comparisons against the market.
Yeah, I expect they won't be available to buy until the 15th. I was pointing out the mistake in their description.
Best Buy Canada says "Release Date December 31" will be delivered December 31. What does that mean?
Sounds like it'll release from bestbuy Canada on Dec 31 - they may be getting their stock a bit later, it seems there are major supply constraints
So that might mean they get their delivery on Dec 31 and then maybe can distribute to preorders soon after, but as you say that might slip. I might leave my Apple order in for March - gives me time to see what the reviews look like and cancel if they dud.
Yes. There is no harm in keeping both orders in place and canceling whichever ships last.
Check their website. Bestbuy Canada states they have to be unopened within 30 days.
Way too much drama but I am suffering through it
Update: I gave up and quite watching. I'll wait for more serious reviews.
iJustine is entertaining but not the strongest technical reviews . . .