Like every new Apple product, the recently introduced AirPods Max first came under the knife of the iFixit experts. Amazing: the look inside revealed significantly more interesting details than one could have previously assumed. Is Apple now planning special AirPods accessories?

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AirPods Max: brackets easy to replace – what is Apple up to?

Over 600 euros for headphones? You can expect a lot, even with good sound – also in terms of workmanship. Apple can hardly meet the high expectations of its customers when it comes to the widely criticized carrying case that offers little protection.

Buying the AirPods Max should be a little easier to justify with a look inside. Because it shows: Apple has come up with a lot to connect the bracket with the two ear cups. In fact, the middle piece can be removed from both speakers with a needle or Apple’s SIM card tool.

All you have to do is remove the magnetically attached mesh pads from the earcups and press the tool into a small hole – just like changing a SIM card on an iPhone. The AirPods bracket then detaches and reveals a small connector that is reminiscent of Apple’s Lightning plug in shape and color. But: why this effort?

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These are Apple’s new AirPods Max:

Did Apple have any more ambitions?

If you believe the rumors, Apple had to accept some setbacks in the development of the AirPods Max. According to reports, the manufacturer originally planned to design the headphones with a replaceable headband – a modular concept like the Apple Watch. There is not much left of it: only the ear cups can be bought from Apple. You can also mix different colors. Could something like that also apply to hangers, or is the complex mechanism just a concession to hardware repairs? According to Bloomberg In the end, Apple decided against replacement brackets in order to accelerate the development of the AirPods Max. After all, it now looks as if Apple could bring additional brackets onto the market in the future.