Don’t use sharp objects or abrasive materials to clean your AirPods Max.
Secondly, if the volume on your headphones or earbuds is still a bit louder on. If none of the tricks work on your AirPods, Apple offers these tips for how to thoroughly clean your headphones: Make sure the balance of your audio is in the middle on the Left-right slider. Reconnect/repair your iPods to see if that helps improve the volume. Tap on Audio/Visual and check the right and left Balance. If the volume cap hack does not work for you, here are a few other things you can try: