Apple AirPods Max vs Shure Aonic 50

>The Apple AirPods Pro's bass accuracy is excellent. Thanks to their closed-back design, they don't have low-bass issues like the [Apple AirPods 1 Truly Wireless and [Apple AirPods 2 Truly Wireless 2019](https://www

Orchestral tracks, like the opening scene from John Adams’ The Gospel According to the Other Mary, are bright and beautiful through the Aonic 50. The lower-register instrumentation plays its anchoring role and never threatens the balance of the mix, while the higher-register brass, strings, and vocals are delivered with excellent detail.

First, whereas the headphones still fit like they were brand new, I'd hope for some relief on the hard clamping aspect present in them. When I first wore them, I was finding the clamping done by the headphones very tight and threatening to give me a headache if I wore them too long since it was like a vise on my head. This has lessened slightly over time, but it is still very tight. I don't know of a fix for this outside of constant wear to try and get them to bend a flex to a less tight shape on my dome, but so far they still hurt a bit when wearing them for an extended time

I would recommend the Sony WF-1000XM3 as it is likely exactly what you are looking for with the sound but there are issues on Apple devices regarding connection (while there are none for Android devices). The sound is neutral with a bass boost and has the best sound I've heard in wireless earbuds (along with great EQ settings, audio features and custom settings). You need to get the Spinfit CP 360 or foam tips to make them work though (stock tips are terrible). Once you get a good fit, ANC is fantastic

Neutral: - lots of people made a big deal about no power off button and talk about it just “draining battery” unless you put it in the case. I tested this a lot, and it seems Apple is accurate when they say it goes to low power mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. Losing about 1% every couple of hours. Essentially losing 5% when left without a case overnight

Replacement earcups aren't readily available yet, one has to call the company to order them because they haven't been added to their online store due to stock issues. (this per customer service person I spoke with) Battery life is good but they are slow to charge even on a fast charger. The main benefit of USB-C is fast charging but if the BMS isn't designed to take advantage of the extra amperage, it's really quite pointless. Bluetooth range is very good but the warning on loss and reacquisition of signal is inconsistent

I use these headphones for 30-45min/day jogging and walking. However, I have performed the following “routine” to minimize any possible damage. 1) Purchase AppleCare+. This allows customers to request two “accidental-damage” replacements every year for a $29 accident fee each time

I'm looking for a pair of ANC headphones (over ear) for my 1 hour daily commute. Need durability (I don't baby my stuff), great battery life, good sound quality (I use Tidal Hi-Fi Plus so not gonna be the same as using the cable but I'd like the experience to be as close as possible). Looks and portability matter to a certain extent but are not the main priorities. ANC even if not the best is fine but a bit of effectiveness in that regard is certainly appreciated