It is very even on this picture, it’s just the lightning. My first model was exactly like this
Now look at this (my replacement)
edit: a picture from the iFixIt it tear down made October 2019
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AirPod Pro Ear Tip Fit test not working...Not the only one
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Now look at this (my replacement)
edit: a picture from the iFixIt it tear down made October 2019
really nice catch!
The difference is huge.
My replacement looks like your, just checked it with a magnifier.
I've already ship back the defective unit, so i can't compare, bummer.
As long as Apple keeps replacing them, definitely request the replacement. This is on them, and they need to make sure the issue is taken care of one way or the other. You pay that much money, you deserve a product that does what it advertises!
Apologies for the thread necro, but I had to credit this post - the gradual loss of bass and failing of the seal test were stupefying me. After cleaning (and yes, sucking hard on) the mesh, the improvement is immediate and audible, and the seal test passes. Crazy.
Earwax acts as a lubricant and, if there's enough of it (really doesn't take much) around the tips, it will cause them to jostle loose and break their seal as soon as they start making any kind of sound (which is vibration, right?) no matter which size or style (silicone vs memory foam, etc.) tips you use.
If you're seeing wax on your AirPod Pro tips when you take them out of your ear, this could be the reason for your poor seal. Try cleaning the wax out of the edges of your ear, where the tips would come into contact with your ear - but be very careful not to insert objects such as q-tips or anything actually into your ear. Also try cleaning the wax of the tips as best as you can too (Apple's guidance -- do not engage any power to any part after cleaning until it is completely dry). Waxy tips may be slick in your ears and jostle loose with the sound vibrations.
If your AirPods Pro won't stay sealed despite your best attempts to remove earwax or try all sizes and styles, return them if you still can; there is nothing that Apple - or anyone else - can do to achieve noise cancellation in your ears with an earbud-style headphone. Consider instead over-the-ear headphones that have a better chance at maintaining their seal, or save yourself some money with regular AirPods, because if you're not regularly maintaining that seal, your AirPod Pros are literally not delivering anything that the regular AirPods can't deliver.
If you're seeing wax on your AirPod Pro tips when you take them out of your ear, this could be the reason for your poor seal. Try cleaning the wax out of the edges of your ear, where the tips would come into contact with your ear - but be very careful not to insert objects such as q-tips or anything actually into your ear. Also try cleaning the wax of the tips as best as you can too (Apple's guidance -- do not engage any power to any part after cleaning until it is completely dry). Waxy tips may be slick in your ears and jostle loose with the sound vibrations.
If your AirPods Pro won't stay sealed despite your best attempts to remove earwax or try all sizes and styles, return them if you still can; there is nothing that Apple - or anyone else - can do to achieve noise cancellation in your ears with an earbud-style headphone. Consider instead over-the-ear headphones that have a better chance at maintaining their seal, or save yourself some money with regular AirPods, because if you're not regularly maintaining that seal, your AirPod Pros are literally not delivering anything that the regular AirPods can't deliver.
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I've sent mine off for service, previously they just replaced them but apparently they can't do that anymore via mail so you have to send them in first, then they "diagnose" them and fix them, which I think means they just replace them in practice.
This is the most unreliable Apple product I've ever owned, it's a shame despite all their issues, I still think they're the best bluetooth earphone there is
This is the most unreliable Apple product I've ever owned, it's a shame despite all their issues, I still think they're the best bluetooth earphone there is
Actually I find with Comply, I have no issues with wax build up. They always stay in.
I never had any issue with other silicone ear tips either, it's only been the AirPods Pro that have this issue.
I just tried applying some scotch tape to the microphone grill, then ripping it off. Definitely got some gunk off the first try. Noise cancellation seems much better.
Guys, this is a design flaw. If it’s manufactured after Oct 2020 you are in the clear. The sucking fix is temporary. It ultimately fails eventually. Just replace it
AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues - Apple Support
AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues
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My AAPP were manufactured before October 2020.
I've always had the well known issues described here: fit test never passed, bass weakness, noise cancellation = 0.
I've tried a lot of "solutions". I haven't found no lasting one.
Today I a going to go to a Genius Bar to have my AAPP replaced.
I would have like to know if the actual AAPP units are better than the previous ones.
I do not feel like losing time for a 3-4 days temporary solution.
Thanks in advance for helping.
I've always had the well known issues described here: fit test never passed, bass weakness, noise cancellation = 0.
I've tried a lot of "solutions". I haven't found no lasting one.
Today I a going to go to a Genius Bar to have my AAPP replaced.
I would have like to know if the actual AAPP units are better than the previous ones.
I do not feel like losing time for a 3-4 days temporary solution.
Thanks in advance for helping.
I had my Airpods replaced in Spring, now I have the rattling and failing fit test with the right Airpod again.
According to the s/n, the replacement Airpods were produced in 1/21. Can‘t say for sure, though.
What a crap product.
At least I have AC+.
According to the s/n, the replacement Airpods were produced in 1/21. Can‘t say for sure, though.
What a crap product.
At least I have AC+.
Is it normal for AirPods Pros to wiggle themselves out after awhile or am I using the wrong size cushion or is there something wrong with my ears?
I can’t pass thr test and can’t get anything that resembles noise canceling. No difference in it or transparency. No angle, tips or anything changes that. They fall out after a few ninutes. They need some xl tips I think, L doesn’t seem big enough. Olus it doesn’t seem like they go far enough in.
Guess they will go back.
Guess they will go back.
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I get great noise cancelling and one ear can't pass the fit test. I think the fit test is bogus. Just find the tip that makes the noise cancelling work. If none of the three sizes works for you, you'll have to return them and buy something that allows you to get a custom fit.
They went back, none of the tips including aftermarket memory foam worked. Noise canceling sounded just like transparent and they would not stay in. Seemed too short for my ears. Wife found out she doesn’t like in ear type. We both eound up with headphones. WH-1000XM4.