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Do these headphones justify the price tag?

Let’s cut to the chase: can a pair of wireless headphones really be worth £549? Ultimately that’s the question facing anyone considering a pair of Apple’s AirPods Max. The answer isn’t one I expected to give, but yes, these headphones do justify their price tag.

It’s not an insignificant amount of cash: £549 is PlayStation 5 money; it’s package holiday abroad money. However, after a month’s use, working mostly from home, the AirPods Max have barely left my head, such is the comfort, audio prowess and ease of

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