The AirPods Max 2 will be available for preorder on March 25 and launch in early April, Apple said. They will cost $549, the same as the original AirPods Max upon launch.

Source: Apples AirPods Max 2 bring H2 chip, boosted ANC in April for $549 - Ars Technica

I had no idea these headphones I see on so many heads cost so much. It’s Apple so I’m not surprised, but especially on college kids, these make no sense. Add an iPhone, iPad, and Mac… That’s expensive!