They definitely need to improve audio quality,the current Airpods Pro sound really bad.and they need to improve ANC,it’s really weak.
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Second-Generation AirPods Pro Rumored to Launch This Fall, New AirPods Max Colors Also in the Works
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I guess some people will mistakenly think the AirPod Pro Series 2 they see on early adopters are hearing aids.
Read about Bluetooth LE Audio, a major upgrade to Bluetooth that is starting to roll out. I don’t believe current iPhones support it, however.
Airpods Max aren’t amazing,they are horrendous looking and sound average.if you want amazing overhead headphones try Sennheiser Momentum 3.
How about priorities first? better sound quality,some bass and better ANC? Because currently their sound quality and ANC suck.
Barely effective ANC and they sound worse than regular Airpods even.
Yep, I got mine replaced three times due to this issue. Luckily the last time even after the warranty ended. This and the terrible microphone needs to change with version 2. The microphone amplifies background noise and makes it impossible to use these as a wireless headset when on the go.
Its not what you think, that is a major upgrade to Bluetooth.
LE Audio | Bluetooth® Technology Website
learn about bluetooth Building on 20 years of innovation, LE Audio enhances the performance of Bluetooth® audio, adds support for hearing aids, and introduces Auracast™ broadcast audio…
I read about this more than 2 years ago when it was first announced. The broadcasting to multiple devices (multi-ch) is interesting buts its another example of using less bandwidth, more compression to have approximate the same audio clarity for low energy wireless devices such as hearing aids.
Apple makes this already:
Beats Fit Pro True Wireless Earbuds – Beats Black
True wireless noise-cancelling Beats Fit Pro with comfortable, secure-fit wingtips are engineered for all-day activity. Buy online now at apple.com.
store.apple.com
They won’t serve the sport market with AirPods. That’s reserved for the Beats brand
I’m aware of Beats and I love it, in fact I do use Powerbeats for running. But there’s always tech delays and holdbacks when you compare it with AirPods.Apple makes this already:
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Beats Fit Pro True Wireless Earbuds – Beats Black
True wireless noise-cancelling Beats Fit Pro with comfortable, secure-fit wingtips are engineered for all-day activity. Buy online now at apple.com.store.apple.com
They won’t serve the sport market with AirPods. That’s reserved for the Beats brand
The Beats Fit Pro is released in 2021 while all the features APP had since 2019. Also even with the chunkier case, the BFP doesn’t feature MagSafe nor wireless charging, another hold back.
So if 2nd gen APP had sportier design and fit, I’d just buy that instead.
Really hoping the HD Audio also works with Spotify. Probably wishful thinking...
Still, I don't think I can resist these. They should be easier to slap on a black skin/wrap too - current APP are a real pain.
Wonder how press/tap commands will work with these, as there's no flat spot like there is on the stem on the current APP. Please don't make us use Siri more often, Apple...
Still, I don't think I can resist these. They should be easier to slap on a black skin/wrap too - current APP are a real pain.
Wonder how press/tap commands will work with these, as there's no flat spot like there is on the stem on the current APP. Please don't make us use Siri more often, Apple...
Even just adding black would be nice…matching the iPhone pro would be cool
Finally! I use my airpod pros everyday for iPhone, iPad, switch and even just quiet on the subway. Looking forward to the improvements
I wouldn't say "really bad" but they are definitely not best in class like the AirPods Max. Introducing lossless to the AirPods Pro with its mediocre sound quality is putting lipstick on a pig.
I have yet to find any that work for me without cutting apart foam ones and jamming the pieces behind the silicone ones. The straightup silicone ones are all too small.
I just bought the AirPods Pro on sale after my 1st gen AirPods essentially died and I really like them. I debated whether to get the 3rd gen AirPods or the Pros and I’m extremely glad I got the Pros. There have been some great sales on AirPods and Apple Watches (especially SEs, which I also bought) which makes me think we‘ll probably see new ones this fall.
I own / owned many pairs of headphones both over-head and earbuds type.including regular Airpods and to be honest I was very disappointed by sound quality of Airpods Pro.
Sound quality wise FAR from the best in class,I’d say they are the worst in class.
they are super comfortable,small and very practical but sound quality is mediocre and ANC is weak.to my ears I even rate the sound quality worse than regular Airpods 2.
if you try Bose QuiteComfort earbuds,Sennheiser Momentum and Sony XM4,they are much superior in terms of sound quality and in case of Bose and Sony significantly better ANC too and they cost about the same.
As for Airpods Max,I don’t think they are best in class,the Sennheiser Momentum 3 takes the crown of sound quality followed by Sony 1000XM4.
I own both the Momentum TW and TW2 and agree that the sound quality is way better on these than the AirPods Pro. I also owned the Momentum 3 and now own the Max. The Momentum 3s was a real disappointment to me (previously owned the M2s). I think the APM are waaay better.