"Premium wireless headphones occupy a rarified space, far outside the reach of most audio products, and indeed, most people's budgets. Despite the encroachment of true wireless earbuds, these behemoths have remained a constant presence in the market and are the preferred option, especially among travelers, due to their superior noise cancellation and extended battery life."
"Sony has ruled this segment for years with its WH-1000X series of headphones. About a decade or so ago, the company did the unthinkable and dethroned Bose as the market leader in the segment. Later, Apple came along with the AirPods Max and set its own mark on the segment, in a way it often does. More recently, Sennheiser has been making waves in the segment with its Momentum series."
"Today, we have with us the best that each manufacturer has to offer. From Apple, we have the AirPods Max 2, the newest pair of headphones in this comparison. From Sennheiser, we opted to go for their latest HDB 630, an even more premium pair of headphones than their usual Momentum line. And finally, we have the venerable WH-1000XM6 from Sony that have been around the longest."
"Despite being the most expensive pair of headphones here, the AirPods Max 2 come with the least amount of accessories in the box. All you get is the Smart Case and a braided USB-C cable. As I mentioned in my AirPods Max 2 review, I do not hate the Smart Case. It takes the least amount of space, making it easy to deal with when not in use. Putting the headphones in takes minimal effort, and unlike the other two, you also don't have to first readjust the headband."
Premium over-ear wireless headphones cost far more than most audio products and are often beyond typical budgets. Even with the rise of true wireless earbuds, these larger models persist, especially for travelers, because they deliver stronger noise cancellation and longer battery life. Sony has led the segment for years with the WH-1000X line, later overtaking Bose, while Apple added its own influence with AirPods Max. Sennheiser has also gained attention through its Momentum series. A comparison pairs Apple’s AirPods Max 2, Sennheiser’s HDB 630, and Sony’s WH-1000XM6. The AirPods Max 2 box includes only a Smart Case and a braided USB-C cable, and the Smart Case is compact and easy to use, though it leaves the headband exposed during carrying.
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