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G35flyer

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May 19, 2012
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MathersMahmood

macrumors 65816
Sep 5, 2016
1,171
2,731
England
Ordered straight after the keynote. Replacing my first gen ones that I had on day one release back in the 7 Plus days. Oh how time flies and oh how tech changes.
 
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turbineseaplane

macrumors P6
Mar 19, 2008
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40,164
Even though my generation one unit didn’t make it to this announcement and I do have a reasonably new set of GEN two… I did order these.

My only concern with them is that they made them so big that they might block out a lot of ambient noise just from the large bulbous shape. My favorite thing about the first and second generation versions is how much of the ambient environment I can hear so seamlessly. It allows me to listen to what I want to listen to while still maintaining my situational awareness.

I really hope that didn’t get ruined. There didn’t seem to be any way to know other than order a pair and try them out so I did
 

LasersGoPewPew

macrumors 604
Sep 12, 2014
6,612
23,214
PDX
Ordered straight after the keynote. Replacing my first gen ones that I had on day one release back in the 7 Plus days. Oh how time flies and oh how tech changes.
I had to replace my day one originals a while ago. The right earbud would only last 20 mins at most. .
 

MrGimper

macrumors G3
Sep 22, 2012
8,999
12,900
Andover, UK
Ordered. Have Gen 2’s and was considering the Pro’s. Thought I’d grab these and reconsider the Pro when the next version drops in 2022 some time. Love the amount of noise the APs allow you to hear when walking etc
 
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Sikh

macrumors 6502a
Mar 8, 2011
548
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Got mine ordered right at launch. Got tuesday (oct 26) as release date. I am replacing my gen 2 as main pair. I have always liked the design of the airpods cause they always fit my ear the best and I can wear them for long periods of time.

The Gen 2 will be my "active" pair. Currently my first gens are my active pair and they last 50 minutes. Thats almost enough for a full round of disc golf but looking forward to having the 4 1/2 hours my gen 2 give me.
 
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gregpod9

macrumors 6502
Apr 27, 2007
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I just ordered mine. These AirPods Gen 3 will be an upgrade from my not so good EarFun Air Pro 2. The EarFun Air Pro 2 had problems from the start and their customer service did not want them back and they only gave me a half refund.

About 2 months ago I tried out the APP a few times and they felt very loose, especially on the right side ear piece and the seal test stated good fit. The silicone eartips the APP had made my ears itch.

I never use both noise cancellation and transparency mode in the APP and EarFun Air Pro 2. Those two modes tend to lower sound quality and lower battery life.
 

Simon89

macrumors 6502
Apr 8, 2015
318
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Yorkshire, UK
Ordered straight afterwards as well. I’ve had an original pair of airports since around 2017. I’m away on holiday until Tuesday so they are being delivered to a family’s members house for me to collect when I get back ?
 

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Jackorias

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Apr 10, 2013
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Yorkshire
Also ordered and down for delivery next Tuesday!

Have never had AirPods before so this will be my first pair. Have Galaxy Buds+ which aren't always the best fit. Got a trip coming up in November so these will be nice to have!
 
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MathersMahmood

macrumors 65816
Sep 5, 2016
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England
I just ordered mine. These AirPods Gen 3 will be an upgrade from my not so good EarFun Air Pro 2. The EarFun Air Pro 2 had problems from the start and their customer service did not want them back and they only gave me a half refund.

About 2 months ago I tried out the APP a few times and they felt very loose, especially on the right side ear piece and the seal test stated good fit. The silicone eartips the APP had made my ears itch.

I never use both noise cancellation and transparency mode in the APP and EarFun Air Pro 2. Those two modes tend to lower sound quality and lower battery life.
That's a shame. I own the earfun pros and love them. Really good stuff for 50 quid which i got on sale.
 

navigates

macrumors 6502a
Jul 13, 2008
770
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I lost my airpods 2 last week and purchased a new one on amazon. I'd gone ahead with the return and have purchased the airpods 3. I cannot figure out the case size. I was hoping the airpod pro case would work but that is not the case I believe
 

johnyslats

macrumors 68020
Mar 14, 2012
2,456
5,734
Yorkshire, UK
I lost my airpods 2 last week and purchased a new one on amazon. I'd gone ahead with the return and have purchased the airpods 3. I cannot figure out the case size. I was hoping the airpod pro case would work but that is not the case I believe
They are indeed different sizes

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johnyslats

macrumors 68020
Mar 14, 2012
2,456
5,734
Yorkshire, UK
Just been looking case options. Majority have a carabiner attached and hard to find one without.

Found a few options (might save somebody else some time)



 

Feek

macrumors 65816
Nov 9, 2009
1,380
2,048
JO01
I was all over these as soon as the store opened, they'll be replacing my original AirPods which have really bad battery life now. I don't like AirPods Pro, I couldn't get a decent fit.

It's interesting to see that the delivery date isn't slipping from 26th at all. Either they've got plenty of stock or they're just not selling as quickly as I'd expect.
 

velo

Suspended
Dec 5, 2008
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Ordered mine straight after the keynote. Delivery on the 29th.

With “Find My” does it work with the case or individual earpieces?
 

batting1000

macrumors 604
Sep 4, 2011
7,464
1,874
Florida
Ordered these immediately after the keynote as well. Tried the Pros after they launched and hated the feeling of them becoming loose in my ear and constantly feeling like I had to push them back in, so went with the 2nd gen instead.

love the design of the 3rd gen, and I have Sony’s if I want ANC.
 
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