Apple to Bring Custom EQ to AirPods

[MacRumors]

Apple today announced that AirPods will gain a custom EQ (equalizer) feature, allowing users to further personalize how their AirPods sound.

The new capability is part of Apple's next-generation software platform updates, which the company unveiled today. Custom EQ lets listeners adjust audio output to match their personal preferences, going beyond the fixed audio profiles AirPods have offered previously.

Custom EQ lets you adjust the balance of different sound frequencies, including bass, mids, and treble, to tailor audio output to your personal taste. Boosting the bass makes music feel punchier, for example, while lifting the treble adds more clarity to vocals and instruments.

AirPods already support features such as Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio, and Conversation Awareness. Custom EQ adds a further layer of tuning on top of those.

Article Link: Apple to Bring Custom EQ to AirPods

 

[vertsix]

Only three sliders? A step in the right direction but come on man…

 

[BeerDrinkerDan]

I wonder if this applies to all modes (Airpods, wired, speaker) of listening.

Edit: Either I misread the headline or they updated it to say "to Airpods". Either way, I have that answer. Now I wonder if it's limited to certain models.

-bdd

 

[101phd]

Only three sliders? A step in the right direction but come on man…

Got to keep it Apple simple....

 

[Markwebbvt]

FINALLY, though not perfect but I'll take it!

 

[TwoBytes]

Going to turn my AirPods into beats

 

[ScreenSavers]

Been wanting this for a long time. 3 bands of EQ is a little disappointing but we had nothing before so I'll take it as well.

 

[david.olstein]

I'm fine with basic tone controls, but would like to have seen Parametric EQ as an option.

 

[imac_g4_1702]

Makes sense for regular Airpods. But for Airpod Pros? It need more adjustability to make up for that "pro" nomenclature

 

[acrakes]

Is this coming to the AirPods Max?

 

[contraband]

Great!

 

[Avidos1]

Needs full eq for all audio output, like everything else had 30 years ago

 

[svish]

Nice to see this. Will definitely check this out once it is available.

 

[GumaRodak]

btw what about the codecs used for wireless BT transfer? In previous OSx systems you were able to switch and use the high quality ones, but i think now its fixed and you cant change it

 

[CaliAzian]

What we really need is a dedicated AirPods app.

 

[macrumorsmww]

It only took 20 years, not bad.

 

[H_D]

Amen. Hope it doesn't completely overwrite the auto-EQ-adjustment but rather tips the scale to «more bass and treble please». Can't believe this finally happened.

 

[dwhankner]

Yes. Finally!! Love it