Audio Equipment 9 April 2026 - 20 April 2026

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Launch: New Closed-Back Studio Headphones Target Bass, Comfort And Studio Work
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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Launch: New Closed-Back Studio Headphones Target Bass, Comfort And Studio Work

Sennheiser unveiled the HD 480 PRO closed-back professional headphones Tuesday, priced at $479 in the U.S. and ₹43,999 in India. The HD 480 PRO Plus version costs $519 and ₹47,999, respectively. Both models target studio and live monitoring, featuring a 38 mm dynamic transducer, 3 Hz–28,700 Hz frequency response, and under 0.5% total harmonic distortion at 1 kHz.
April 21, 2026
AirPods Max 2 Just Hit Its Toughest Test Yet Against Sony and Bose
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AirPods Max 2 Just Hit Its Toughest Test Yet Against Sony and Bose

Apple’s $549 AirPods Max 2 is facing direct comparison with Sony’s WH-1000XM6 and Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra after April’s retail launch. Reviewers highlight Apple’s shorter battery life—20 hours versus Sony and Bose’s 30—and fewer sound customization options. Sony’s WH-1000XM6 is currently listed at $429.99, undercutting Apple on price. Apple’s main advantage remains integration with the iPhone ecosystem.
April 20, 2026
Apple AirPods Max 2 Review Roundup: Better ANC, Same $549 Problem
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Apple AirPods Max 2 Review Roundup: Better ANC, Same $549 Problem

Apple’s AirPods Max 2, priced at $549, launched this month with improved sound and noise cancellation but drew criticism for minimal design changes and high cost. Early reviews say Sony and Bose rivals still outperform on battery life and price. Apple’s new features include the H2 chip, Live Translation, and lossless audio over USB-C. Some software tools now overlap with the cheaper AirPods Pro 3.
April 9, 2026