Apple wants as much to fix the wife's headphones as we paid for them.
Time for generics sponsored by youtube videos. 
To the Bay of E!
In more seriousness, I've heard things about Monoprice ones. And the Most Expensive pair is $100.
Search -HEADPHONES - HDMI Cable, Home Theater Access...
Search -HEADPHONES - HDMI Cable, Home Theater Access...
Bluetooth, noise cancelling
Hex
says
The Airpods Max are one of the few things that bring Hex's wife joy since she got sick so probably going to get another pair or pay the piper when she's sick of dealing with the issues.
Hex
says
'Another Pair' will be another reconditioned pair like these.
