Finds the AirPods Max 2 fix the first generation's cold, shrill treble and sibilance, sounding much more refined.
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Returned two pairs of AirPods Max 2 after both developed a metallic tink noise in the left cup when moving the head, plus severe battery drain.
Returned the AirPods Max 2 for the Sony XM6 because they were too heavy and clamped the ears so hard they could barely wear them for an hour.
After testing the AirPods Max 2 for many hours side by side with the first generation, could not bring themselves to keep them, noting spicy sibilance.
Loves the AirPods Max 2 much more than both earlier AirPods Max versions, enjoying the new tuning and extra bass punch in public.
Compared the AirPods Max 2 over Bluetooth with the Sony MDR-7506 and rated the Max 2 only 7.5-8 out of 10 against the Sony's 10.
After a week, finds the AirPods Max 2 transparency mode amazing but the sound aggressive, fatiguing in the upper frequencies and emotionless.
Ended up preferring the AirPods Max 2 over the Sony WH-1000XM6 for long work sessions and travel, mainly because the XM6 was not comfortable for them.
If they could keep only one headphone, it would be their AirPods Max 2.