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AirPods 3 hissing and coil whine

I’m in the same boat as others, tried a 3rd pair. I think I give up on these for the time being. Will pick up a pair of AP2 until they fix these
 
Took me 3 tries to get a good set. Annoying, but I'm happy to have it straightened out.
 
Just picked up my AP3s yesterday. Today I notice a slight high pitched sound in the right earbud after it connects, but seems to come and go (nothing playing, just connected).

It this part of the same issue? What causes that high pitched (but quiet) sound, and could it be fixed via firmware updates or should I return/re-purchase the AirPods?
 
Same high-frequency hissing issue here for me, right hand side, occasional (not always the case).
I've yet to pinpoint what triggers it to be honest.
I'll probably return my pair at some point in December unless a software fix happens, and try my luck another time at some point in 2022... because I love these earbuds.
 
ivantheipodder said:
New firmware updates for all AirPods models. Wonder if that fixed the issue? Trying to update mine.
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Any news? praying every freaking second that new firmware fixed the issue. I reordered the 2nd gen because of that hissing noise
 
For me the hissing was intermittent, so I won't know whether it still occurs or not for a while.

EDIT : just had it moments ago, so for me it didn't solve the problem I experience (occasional very high frequency hiss in the background, right earbud). This is annoying.
 
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ivantheipodder said:
No changes. My AirPods 3 on the latest firmware 4C165 still hisses. This is my fourth pair. Definitely going back and seriously considering not getting a replacement pair at all.
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You picked these over AirPods Pro because of silicone tips in Pros or some other reason?

Pros have their own serious firmware issues. Lord knows when Apple will fix them.
 
Really? Anyone else solved the problem with the latest beta? Sadly I gave the AirPods 3 to the Apple Store, to try to fix them, two days ago…
 
Vincent_8798 said:
Really? Anyone else solved the problem with the latest beta? Sadly I gave the AirPods 3 to the Apple Store, to try to fix them, two days ago…
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I’ve been trying to hear the hissing for the last hour in quiet spots around my home. It’s gone. 100%. I must mentioned I updated to 15.3 beta 1 then reset my AirPods 3 and reconnected them. Whatever has happened it’s fixed for me. No doubt
 
First of all, Merry Christmas guys ??.

I also installed the iOS 15.3 beta 1, I tried to reset my AirPods 3, tested them, and sadly all I can say is that the problem was not solved. I still can hear the coil whine…
 
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Bought my daughter a pair of these for Christmas and she has the noise in the right pod. Neither me or the wife can hear it.
Gunna have to send back and order another pair but only going to try one more set.
 
psx0919y said:
Upgrade my iphone12 to 15.3 beta1 with AP3 to 4C165 , AP3 reset and reconnection still static noise.
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I did the same exact thing, and nothing changed. Since I cannot return the AirPods back anymore, I think I’ll sell them, or send to a friend as a gift. I waited two years for this upgrade, I am very disappointed now…
 
Defender2010 said:
iOS 15.3 beta 1 and the latest AirPods firmware fixed the hissing sound from my AirPods 3. Totally gone. Tested several times in a quiet room. ? I was about to go to the Apple Store today to exchange them but now there’s no need. Totally silent when in the ears and connected to any device with nothing playing.
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And it did not do this by reducing audio quality in any way, correct? No volume loss, detail loss, etc.?
 
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