Apple’s new £549 AirPods Max headphones already SOLD OUT with no new stock until March

APPLE has already sold out of its first batch of AirPods Max stock.

That’s despite the swanky new headphones costing a lofty £549/$549 – Apple’s priciest audio gear yet.

The AirPods Max have been snapped up by eager Apple fansCredit: Apple

The AirPods Max only went on sale on Tuesday, and won’t actually start shipping until next week.

But keen Apple fans were so desperate to snap the new cans up that current shipping times extend all the way to March 2021.

It’s unclear whether demand was huge, or if early stock was simply very limited.

Unlike the old earbud design, AirPods Max sit over your ears like premium headphones.

They look good, and they probably sound good too – if Apple's tech specs are anything to go by — They look good, and they probably sound good too – if Apple’s tech specs are anything to go byCredit: Apple

And they’ve got premium features like hi-fi audio, adaptive equalising, active noise-cancellation, and “spatial” audio.

At £549, they’re far pricier than the regular AirPods (£159) and AirPods Pro (£249).

Of course, that’s no surprise given that these are over-ear headphones, which typically command far higher pricing.

The new AirPods have a slick design that tries to justify their high pricing.

You get cushioned ear cups that attach to the headband with a new system that lets them pivot to your head contours.

And they’re designed to create a seal with your ear for immersive sound.

There’s an Apple Watch-style Digital Crown on the side for volume control – as well as playing, pausing, skipping tracks, answering and ending phones calls, and for activating Siri.

The headband frame is built from stainless steel, and should fit most head shapes and sizes.

Its arms telescope too, so even the most big-headed audiophiles needn’t worry.

There are five colour options available: Silver, Space Grey, Sky Blue, Pink, and Green.

You can also store them in the bundled Smart Case that puts the headphones in an ultra-low power state to preserve battery life when not in use.

But that Smart Case caused some hilarity after being widely compared to a bra.

“AirPods are the most popular headphones in the world, beloved for their effortless setup, incredible sound quality and iconic design,” said Apple’s Greg Joswiak.

“With AirPods Max, we are bringing that magical AirPods experience to a stunning over-ear design with high-fidelity audio.”

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