Apple is seemingly performing on new over-the-ear headphones which can feature swappable pads and can be offered in two different base models.
There are several recent leaks detailing a pair of over-ear headphones from the Apple stable with active noise cancellation. the newest rumor, which comes from Bloomberg, suggests that Apple’s first in-brand premium headphones will are available a high-fashion version and a fitness-focused one.
Both will feature swappable ear pads and headphone padding, consistent with Bloomberg’s sources.
he more elevated variant of the Apple headphones are going to be crafted of ‘leather-like fabrics,’ while the sportier pair should feature more ‘breathable materials.’ Apple’s plan is to use magnetic to form its over-ear headphones modular. The ear pads and headband padding are going to be replaceable, consistent with people that have seen prototypes.
Both headsets are described as having a “retro” appearance “with oval-shaped ear cups that swivel and a headscarf connected by thin, metal arms.” The report adds that the arms “stem from the highest of the ear cups instead of the edges .”
According to reputed leaker Jon Prosser, these ‘modular’ headphones will cost around $350 (approximately INR 26,760) — clearly placing it within the category of premium headphones. Prosser also claims that Apple’s eventual goal is to to end the Beats by Dre brand, but Apple has since denied that rumor.
We’ve seen rumors that Apple was performing on something like this repeatedly, and this report bears those out, mentioning that Apple has been performing on this idea since 2018 at the newest but has postponed the merchandise multiple times.
