Apple finally rocked and confirmed great news for the owner AirPods Max. With arrival iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4 to macOS The Sequoia 15.4 will feature lossless 24bit/48kHz audio. In other words, music will sound exactly as the musicians intended, without compromise or loss. Finally, we, the listeners, will be able to enjoy every note in its full glory.
And if you still think that Apple gives more care AirPods Pro than the big Maxes, now the score is finally evened out!
Better surround sound for an even greater experience
And it's not just about the sound quality itself. Apple adds lossless streaming to Personalized Surround Sound. The result? An even more immersive listening experience that draws you into the music, whether you're listening to a concert recording, a movie soundtrack, or your favorite playlists. If you like Apple Music and you are already enjoying surround sound with Dolby Atmos, this update will take your experience to a whole new level.
Next month AirPods Max are leveling up with lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio—bringing you mind-blowing sound quality. 🎧
Whether you're a music creator or music lover, this is the ultimate audio upgrade! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/F7xh4u1hgC
- Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) March 24, 2025
Apple he also thought about the pros. New AirPods Max will be the first headphones that will allow you to not only listen tochat, but also mix music in Personalized Surround Sound with head tracking.
If you work with Logic Pro or other music applications, AirPods Max now finally allows you to create, record and mix music in the highest possible quality. And what's the best part? Ultra low latency, so you won't struggle with annoying audio lag.
And now something for those who still don't want to give up wired listening. Apple releases a new one USB-C to 3,5mm cable that allows connection AirPods Max to classic audio sources.
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This means you can connect your headphones on a plane, to an amplifier, or even to an older computer. The cable will cost $39 (around 900 Kč) and will be available in both Apple Storech, as well as at authorized dealers.
How to get the update?
You have AirPods Max s USB-C? Then we have good news for you, the update will arrive automatically along with iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4 to macOS Sequoia 15.4. Once it's available, just install it and you can start enjoying all the improvements.
Adam Kos
It's embarrassing that they only now implemented Hires Audio, thumbs down. That would be in the headphone category Airpods MAX he expected them to know right from the start