When Apple releases its expensive “new” Airpods Max and USB-C Last fall, I asked earphone Will have USB-C audio and select USB-C to 3.5mm cable to connect the device with the headphone jack. I didn’t get a reply from Apple, but it didn’t have functionality at launch, which seems odd. Now, Apple says Both of these functions will be Arrived on the AirPods Max (with USB-C) as part of the firmware upgrade in April.
and Original Lighting-enabled AirPods Maxyou can buy Lightning to 3.5mm cable, priced at $35 To get higher quality lossless audio from a computer (or a dedicated music player) and connect to the on-board entertainment system. Annoyingly, Apple didn’t include the cable and $549 headphones, especially because the sound was significantly better when I listened to the lossless tracks on my computer via a wired connection.
The advantage of using the AirPods Max with USB-C is that you can connect the headset to a USB-C-equipped PC, smartphone or tablet with USB for lossless audio using the included USB-C charging cable. Plus, Apple will sell your USB-C to a 3.5mm cable for $39. Again, this cable should be included in headphones that cost so much $480 on Amazon), but at least it is available for use now.
Apple will start selling USB-C for $39 in April for $39.
“With this update, AirPods Max will unlock 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio, retaining the integrity of the original recording and allowing listeners to experience music like the way an artist creates music in the studio,” Apple said. “Lossless audio also extends to personalized spatial audio to provide a more precise, non-compressive and immersive experience where users can enjoy over 100 million songs using Apple Music.”
The press release also notes that by using USB-C cables, AirPods Max “becomes the only headset that enables musicians to create and mix personalized spatial audio through head tracking.” Additionally, gamers will enjoy super latency audio.
If you have AirPods Max and don’t use them in wired mode, it’s worth trying: I noticed a significant upgrade in sound quality via Bluetooth wireless listening. Once I tested the refreshed AirPods Max in wired mode (using USB-C-), I will update this article with a hands-on impression.
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Apple Music has millions of lossless tracks.
