How my year old white AirPod Max’s aged vs my new set

[Htsi]

Got my airpod max’s replaced today, and here is how they stack up to the new ones. I was taken back with how yellow all the white silicone looked. I felt only the mesh had yellowed.
I would wash the headband with handwash around once a week or two. And don’t wear them when using any product in my hair.
Unfortunately the penny pinchers did not provide replacement ear cushions, which are permanently stained too. It was mentioned a customer before me got a full set as replacement, which included the cable,ear pads, and case.
The last photo is of the old pair, didnt look yellow all around to me, but when you compare them its a stark difference.
Moving on I have ordered a kiwi shoe protector to spray on the new pair, to at least try and keep them white for longer. I don’t think i can deal with the silicone covers for the headband, so this is the next best option. Any other suggestions welcome.

Yellow in a year with regular cleaning is disappointing, and If i had to buy today I may go with the blue/black. Worst case is painting the headband black or white, but that’s worse case.

 

[Pug72]

I think that's UV yellowing rather than slowly soiling.

 

[Htsi]

I think that's UV yellowing rather than slowly soiling.

Sunscreen for them next? lol

 

[Htsi]

I think that's UV yellowing rather than slowly soiling.

Also the underside is similarly stained yellow. UV damage should be on the outer layer for the most part

 

[Royksöpp]

Wow. I considered white at first, but I'm glad I chose Space Gray. They still look brand new one year later. I had to get my Smart Case replaced because of wear, but the headphones are flawless.

 

[Htsi]

Wow. I considered white at first, but I'm glad I chose Space Gray. They still look brand new one year later. I had to get my Smart Case replaced because of wear, but the headphones are flawless.

White won me over due to how it looked, if I had known it’ll be yellow in a year I’d have gone with the black

 

[jazz1]

Even though I have a dark one, I added a silicon headband cover found on Amazon. It fits great and works well. Though it doesn’t cover the topside of the mesh.

 

[Htsi]

Even though I have a dark one, I added a silicon headband cover found on Amazon. It fits great and works well. Though it doesn’t cover the topside of the mesh.

I read it robs the comfort offered by the headband so haven’t considered it an option

 

[Jack Neill]

The APM are the most underwhelming Apple product I have ever owned. While they do sound nice, they seem fragile and the volume is way to quiet for my taste. I bought a silicone cover for my band and clear covers for the ear piece. These things should cost 249 tops IMO. Maybe I am wrong and there is just something wrong with mine.

 

[Htsi]

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The APM are the most underwhelming Apple product I have ever owned. While they do sound nice, they seem fragile and the volume is way to quiet for my taste. I bought a silicone cover for my band and clear covers for the ear piece. These things should cost 249 tops IMO. Maybe I am wrong and there is just something wrong with mine.

volume being low is well known, part of hearing protection lol.
Does the silicone headband cover reduce comfort
In terms of pricing I don’t see why they would be priced lower than Sony or Bose. If they end up launching a plastic version, it just may be more durable than this.

 

[jimmy_uk]

Never buy white tech.

 

[jenelemond]

I am in Love with white but can't maintain it in that good condition! does not matter how carefully I am using it sooner or later gets yellowish!

 

[Htsi]

I soaked these in detergent for an hour, and then scrubbed them with a microfiber. They are much cleaner looking and the results are better than throwing them in the washer.

 

[Htsi]

I am in Love with white but can't maintain it in that good condition! does not matter how carefully I am using it sooner or later gets yellowish!

I sprayed the shoe protector on the headband today, that is as far as I go with talking care of them. If they get too yellow again, I’ll try for replacement or just paint over them