Apple Air Pods

[DiggyGun]

Firstly, Happy New Year to everyone as this is my first post of 2026.

As we have an Apple ecosystem, just upgraded my Air Pods Pro 2 to the Air Pods Max.

As I’m awake a lot earlier than Mrs DG, I listen to Jazz on Qobuz using the Air Pods Pro 2 while surfing the “Net” whilst Mrs DG is still sleeping.

However, recently I’m finding that after a couple of hours, my ears begin to hurt. Tried the different supplied ear tips, aftermarket ear tips, but still hurts after a period of time.

So I thought that I’d give the Air Pods Max a try as they are an over the ear headphones model.

Looked at other brands, but you do lose some of the Apple features and ecosystem plus I do like the finish and quality of Apple products.

I will let you know how I get on with these.

 

[DiggyGun]

It’s D-Day today for the AirPods Max.

Two additional things I’ve done;
- Set up the Personalised Spatial Audio setting on my iPhone 16 Pro Max, which was a nice free improvement.
- Ordered an AirPods Max charging station, which has automatic sleep mode. Got this from Amazon USA and due on the 9th. Not bad, 10 days to Poland.

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

I tried IEMs for a while, some years ago, was very careful to make sure the tips were the right ones. After just a few uses they are in their box and, I’m back to over ear only. For some people, in ear just doesn’t work.

 

[DiggyGun]

I tried IEMs for a while, some years ago, was very careful to make sure the tips were the right ones. After just a few uses they are in their box and, I’m back to over ear only. For some people, in ear just doesn’t work.

I had some Fiio IEMs a while back prior to getting the AirPods. They were very comfortable and came with a huge selection of tips, so getting the right size was fairly easy. The problem with them was that being wired, you needed an Apple Dongle for them.

 

[jjbomber]

As we have an Apple ecosystem,

Looked at other brands, but you do lose some of the Apple features and ecosystem plus I do like the finish and quality of Apple products.

That's how their brain washing works. The best marketing company in the World. There is no escape!

 

[DiggyGun]

That's how their brain washing works. The best marketing company in the World. There is no escape!

Not a lover of Apple then, but thanks for your comment.

 

[nopiano]

I had some Fiio IEMs a while back prior to getting the AirPods. They were very comfortable and came with a huge selection of tips, so getting the right size was fairly easy. The problem with them was that being wired, you needed an Apple Dongle for them.

Is that why you chose the over-ear Max models too?

 

[DiggyGun]

Is that why you chose the over-ear Max models too?

Not initially no, I got the AirPods Pro and they were fine. Upgraded to the Pro2 last June, but using them more now.

They are very easy to use and the SQ is excellent for what they are, but after a couple of hours are beginning to hurt in both ears. Tried different tips and the Spin-Flo tips solved 50% as only the right ear started to hurt.

Keeping with the Apple ecosystem, it made sense to try the AirPods Max.

Having received them now, charged them and let them warm as they were very cold, I have tried them. They have a bit of weight to them when you hold them, but you don’t notice that when wearing them.

Will try them for real in the morning.