Apple Is Reportedly Making Its Own High-End Noise-Cancelling Headphones (bloomberg.com)

Apple is planning to push into the high-end audio market with the launch of noise-cancelling, over-ear headphones. The cans are expected to launch at the end of this year and will rival headsets from market leaders like Bose and even the company's own Beats by Dre brand. Bloomberg reports: Work on the Apple headset has been on-and-off over the past year. The company encountered similar problems with the HomePod during its development, including multiple redesigns, according to the people. It's possible Apple will redesign the headphones again before launch, or scrap the project altogether, they warned, asking not to be identified discussing private development work.

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Re:Already DOA

[LynnwoodRooster]

Digital audio on the Lightning port is limited to 24 bit / 48 kHz at best; it does not support most HD formats out there from Tidal, HDTracks, etc.No DSD support either. Nor, most likely, LDAC or AptX HD support. So good general consumer stuff - but decidedly NOT high-end headphone audio quality.