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AirPods (3rd generation) / Order / Delivery Thread
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Just finished a zoom call with them in, I have noticed that twice i have had to push them back into place as they feel like they’re going to fall out of my ear.
I am still impressed with spatial audio, these are especially good. In fact sometimes it’s hard to believe I am wearing the AirPods and the noise isn’t coming direct from my iPad. I even removed the AirPods to make sure.
I am still impressed with spatial audio, these are especially good. In fact sometimes it’s hard to believe I am wearing the AirPods and the noise isn’t coming direct from my iPad. I even removed the AirPods to make sure.
Well, this 'spatial audio' thing is rather impressive! And the FIT, brilliant; glad I got these versus the Pro with the silicone.
Here I am, coming from an Gen 1. The bass, too, impressive. Glad UPS delivered mine one day early; was not expected till 27th Oct...
Here I am, coming from an Gen 1. The bass, too, impressive. Glad UPS delivered mine one day early; was not expected till 27th Oct...
I’m gonna check mine for any chips ;-) thxplease send to apple
The UPS guy just dashed is on the ground, outside my door (watched on Nest Hello)
My Mini 6, I had to sign for. It came FedEx, which was odd, but who am I to complain. The driver was glad I was there to sign for it.
I don't think Target's received their Airpods at all yet, so no I don't think I was "sniped."
True, but the local Worst Try has them for pickup in an hour. I didn't think Target was that far behind the new stuff, although there are things they just don't carry. *shrug*
Oh... Target doesn't even show them on their website. Hmm...
Update:
Picked up my pair by in store pick up at my local Apple Store. Quite a crowd today! Very busy when I visited to pick up the AirPods
Picked up my pair by in store pick up at my local Apple Store. Quite a crowd today! Very busy when I visited to pick up the AirPods
Just got them in. Glad I sold my AirPods Pro and waited for the 3rd Gen. Couldn't be happier with a pair for casual listening. Call quality/ambient noise reduction is apparently good against very busy streets. Still using my Bose QC earbuds, but these are a perfect secondary pair.
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)
Read reviews and buy Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.
Just, minutes ago, received mine, and...
Comparing them to the AirPod Gen 2's, the sound is... 'Muddy'... Too much mid-range, and low end I think. Comparing them, same song (Green Day Chump) and swapping quickly between them, and they just don't sound quite as 'clear'. They fit AMAZING though. Win some, I guess?
Not impressed with the sound. Maybe I can adjust the EQ? Hmm... It's also possible that the Gen 2's sound 'thin' and I haven't noticed until now, but playing Perfect from Alanis Morisette on the Gen 2's, I can hear the bright guitar strings, and cymbals clearly, with the Gen 3's, it sounds 'darker', somehow... Deeper... The bright highs seem muted a bit. *shrug*
These seem okay. Alanis' voice comes out clear. 'The Farm', from Aerosmith is back to sounding 'muddy' though. Too much mid and low end. The cymbal crashes seem, duller...
Living After Midnight, one could say it sounds richer with the Gen 3's, but. The high hat sounds muted with the Gen 3's, and brighter on the Gen 2's. The music sounds just 'clearer' with the Gen 2's.
Anyone else hearing that?
WOW!!! Nirvana's All Apologies sounds like a completely different song! Very dark, deep... Hmm. I was shocked how different that track sounds. Wow... It's one of my favorites too.
And getting the Gen 3's out of the case is more challenging. But they do fit really well...
Comparing them to the AirPod Gen 2's, the sound is... 'Muddy'... Too much mid-range, and low end I think. Comparing them, same song (Green Day Chump) and swapping quickly between them, and they just don't sound quite as 'clear'. They fit AMAZING though. Win some, I guess?
Not impressed with the sound. Maybe I can adjust the EQ? Hmm... It's also possible that the Gen 2's sound 'thin' and I haven't noticed until now, but playing Perfect from Alanis Morisette on the Gen 2's, I can hear the bright guitar strings, and cymbals clearly, with the Gen 3's, it sounds 'darker', somehow... Deeper... The bright highs seem muted a bit. *shrug*
These seem okay. Alanis' voice comes out clear. 'The Farm', from Aerosmith is back to sounding 'muddy' though. Too much mid and low end. The cymbal crashes seem, duller...
Living After Midnight, one could say it sounds richer with the Gen 3's, but. The high hat sounds muted with the Gen 3's, and brighter on the Gen 2's. The music sounds just 'clearer' with the Gen 2's.
Anyone else hearing that?
WOW!!! Nirvana's All Apologies sounds like a completely different song! Very dark, deep... Hmm. I was shocked how different that track sounds. Wow... It's one of my favorites too.
And getting the Gen 3's out of the case is more challenging. But they do fit really well...
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)
Read reviews and buy Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.www.target.com
Weird! I searched for AirPod, and they didn't come up. WTH?
I have to agree with you on some tracks…. One of my fave tracks, Street Spirit (Fade Out) by Radiohead gets totally destroyed by these. Bassy and muddy, the highs for the glorious guitar rhythm gets lost. These do feel bass-heavy like Beats (I have Powerbeats Pro and they are a bass-heavy mess most of the time)
The fit is excellent tho
Not convinced I’ll keep these TBH.
