The AirPods Max are usually the priciest option of the bunch, with a list price of $549. They are currently discounted to $519 on Amazon. They go on sale consistently throughout the year, but the best deals have historically been during Amazon Prime Day events. We've seen them as low as $429 back in 2022 and for $450 last year.

Most high-end audio manufacturers have already unveiled a product in the space. But a notable exception is Sonos. Known for top quality audio products – like the T3 Award winning Sonos Era 300 – the brand has a notable headphone-shaped gap in its current line-up.