Customer Ratings & Reviews

Amazing build quality and, despite their weight, pretty comfortable to wear. I enjoy using the dial for controlling playback and volume. It’s tactile and precise. Sound is astonishingly good for a first effort at proper wireless ANC headphones. Good bass, clear through the mids, and some top end sparkle. Definitely in the top end selection of Bluetooth ANC headphones. There are other options that have slightly more depth to their sound and clarity but they are far and few between, as well as costing at least as much. And, of course, airpods gain nice extra features with Apple devices - equalisation, automatic device pairing. So, why not 5 stars? Well, although very comfortable, they are heavy and do slip back on my head if I’m not sitting upright. Sometimes the automatic switching between audio on my iPad and on my iPhone is janky and doesn’t work without me intervening manually. They only have AAC and SBC audio codecs, so the best audio quality is only available on iOS devices. The bra case is a complete joke. Lightning wired input and charging only. And that price is still painful on the wallet. Spatial audio hasn’t proven to be a stunning improvement over any other headphones for me so far. There is limited content that supports it, and that is mainly on Apple TV+. The locking sound to your device screen is very effective but I haven’t noticed any amazing surround sound effects whilst watching movies. For reference, I tried Greyhound on Apple TV+, with Dolby Atmos and spatial audio on. It’s a movie full of explosions and audio effects - yes, there was some positioning of sources but not really convincing surround in my opinion. Overall, though, they’re pretty great if you are using Apple devices and I’d recommend them as one of the top choices for wireless ANC headphones.

I had the B&W's first, their noise cancellation wasn't up to part for me, especially on NJ Transit, they kept cutting out. Also a little too bass heavy. Not being a stranger to spending money on audio equipment, I returned them and got the APMs. Initially I was a little underwhelmed by the audio quality, but I feel after a few weeks they're not perfectly "burned in". The sound quality doesn't quite reach a $200 set of wired Beyerdynamics (like a DT 770 or 990) or Sennheisers. But you can't listen to those on the road. And the APMs sound pretty friggin' good. The noise cancellation is fantastic, just unparalleled, quiet bliss. Except for car horns, which is an asset to hear when you're walking through NYC. The case is stupid, and I wish you could turn them off without the case (no power button?!) and they made my ears itch for a few weeks (seems fine now, whatever it was offgassed). Connects seamlessly with iOS devices, on the Macbook I keep having to hit the "Connect" popup when I put them on even thought it's set to auto connect (only a slight nuisance). Go figure, but I took a star off, especially for the case. Argh, I gave Apple money again :-)

Are they worth 550? If you have an iPhone yes. Android or anything else, maybe not. The iPhone will give you audio editing/tuning options that you will not find elsewhere. On the iPhone make sure you are updated to the latest iOS that help the phone truly recognize the headphones, and then update the firmware of the headset itself. I consider myself an audiophile, and when I try new headphones, the sound test I put them through is fairly simple, and I play 5 key songs of different genres that I would say have “hidden sounds” or instruments that cheaper headphones would not catch. These pass the test, and surpass the Bose and Sony headsets in separating instruments, the “soundstage” effect. If you are a person who can’t tell the difference in good headphones versus others, don’t waste your time, because you won’t be able to justify the reasoning for the pricing. The comfort is amazing, and I can wear these for 4 hours plus with no discomfort. They look great, and noise cancellation is amazing on these headphones.

Solid headset. Sound quality is superior as well bass! Price…. High, but i get it. Build quality plus sound (and it’s apple) equals expensive. That’s all i got. Enjoy’em if ya got’em.

Great quality, I used this all the time, i wouldn’t recommend to do any intensive exercise

They offer exceptional sound quality, with a well-balanced and crisp audio profile that makes them great for a wide range of music genres

Apple quality but a bit too heavy and tight making it room to improve, maybe 2nd gen would be better

I was deciding between these and the Sony XM series and I’m glad I went with these! I use these to workout and lounge and they have held up great!

It was as i expected amazing i love the noise cencelation especially working in a loud warehouse

Sound works great!! And they are very comfortable even with my ear piercings.

Best headphone! I returned my xm5s for these. If you have apple devices might as well stay within the Apple family, the quality was better probably because of that compared to my xm5s

Great sound and very comfortable, however, fairly pricey but you get what you pay for.

The sound quality is amazing and talking on the phone is so clear i hear my cousin pass gas while we’re on the phone

Unmatched sound quality. Best headphones on the market right now. I know many are apprehensive due to the price. This is your sign. Catch them on sale and pull the trigger!

I love these headphone 10/10 definitely would get again and again !!!

I really loved these headphones. The sound quality and noise cancellation were terrific for me. I also love the convenience of the digital crown. Although most complain about the case, I LOVE it. It's like a cute little purse! There is one issue that made me return this product. The multipoint connection seemed to be for Apple products only. For example, my headphones switched seamlessly from my iPhone to my iPad. However, when I connected my Samsung TV to the headphones, I could hear the TV through them, but I had to reconnect the headphones to my iPhone or iPad after doing so. So, while watching the TV or playing a game, I am not getting any phone calls or text notifications through the headphones because they have disconnected for me to play the TV. I also cannot accept any calls while watching the TV. I have to go back into my iPhone's Bluetooth devices and reconnect the headphones to the iPhone in order to have a conversation through the headphones. This is not a true multipoint connection. The headphones would have been perfect if Apple had not had this error. I ended up going with a pair of Bose QC Ultras out of necessity. These headphones allow me to watch the TV/game through the headphones, and when someone calls me, it quiets the TV and announces the call. This is a true multipoint connection because all points stay connected and interact with each other. I also own much cheaper Skullcandy Crushers and Evos, which have a true multipoint connection. This issue may not be a deal breaker for most, but it was for me. After saving for these headphones for nearly eight months, I was past excited to buy them. The simple joy of unboxing an Apple product is worth its weight in gold. When I realized that these costly headphones did not have a true multipoint connection aside from their Apple-branded products, I wanted to slap my own face with a powdered hand! Unbelievable!

It hasn’t acted up ever since I got them replaced by the geek squad and it’s been a medical and a life saver ever since we lost are home to a EF3 and it also helps with my ptsd

These are amazing. The charge holds for hours on end and the special audio feature makes listening to your favorite songs so much better. The noise cancellation feature took some getting used to for me but I cannot stop telling people about them! Perfect airplane headphones.

very wood. exceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeellent!!

Honestly the best headphones only I would highly suggest you buy an extra set of earpiece if you want it for working out and the other for casual use