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AirPods Pro - Pictures and first impressions
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My first impression is the Sony WF-1000XM3 sound way better if you’re looking for more details and a EQ. Bass I am still debating but I’m leaning towards the Sony’s. That being said the ANC , Bluetooth stability and fit I feel Apple has done a better job with. The tips out of the box for both fit quite well but the AirPods you don’t notice they are there and more secure imho. I didn’t run into stability issues much with the Sony’s but if you’re in a real busy area sometimes it could cut out. 98% no issues. If you’re an iPhone user get the AirPods otherwise I would stick with the Sony’s if you have Android or care for more battery life and better sound.
That doesn’t make sense. Recently read up that they’re mostly better in this respect.
Hmm I find the ANC to be better on these tbh and I have loved the Sony’s WF-1000XM3. I have so many headphones though I might sell the Sony’s because I have the AirPods pro , Sony’s , Powerbeats pro and the Bower and Wilkins PX5
The AirPods 2 sound the same as the AirPods 1 and these sound better then both ....
Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter
The USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter lets you connect devices that use a standard 3.5 mm audio plug — like headphones or speakers — to your USB-C devices.
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Just got mine, came from OG AirPod
No doubt Sound is a step up from OG, much richer and bass is just about right for me
Most surprising is the fitting, I always have issues with in ear headphones as they fall out easily. With this one all three sizes fit, I just use medium size tip so it sits perfectly and wear comfortably for 2 hours without discomfort.
This AirPod deserves the “Pro” name more than the iPhone 11 Pro
No doubt Sound is a step up from OG, much richer and bass is just about right for me
Most surprising is the fitting, I always have issues with in ear headphones as they fall out easily. With this one all three sizes fit, I just use medium size tip so it sits perfectly and wear comfortably for 2 hours without discomfort.
This AirPod deserves the “Pro” name more than the iPhone 11 Pro
To continue on the topic of outdoor performance I've now had a chance to use the APPs during a commute. Here are my findings:
1. Outdoors the ANC mode could just as well be called EV mode - it makes passing combustion vehicles sound like electric vehicles. Only higher-frequency tire noise is audible. Notably it does very little to actual EVs or bicycles, as they emit mostly those same frequencies
2. Train humm is filtered out, but I can hear announcements (softly - I'd want to turnon Transparency for announcements I'm not familiar with). The rustling of other passengers' clothing is audible, as are conversations (both softly). Once again I'd want to use Transparency if I wanted to actually listen to someone. Since the tracks are in good condition we don't get that "clack-clack" sound as the wheels pass over track joints, but I imagine they would not be filtered out
3. Walking outside, I can hear the thump of my shoes which is normal for in-ears. The sound conducts through the body so there's nothing ANC can do about it
4. As I was hoping, though, the APPs allow me to listen to music and podcasts at 20% volume while outside! With the first-gen AirPods I would have to set volume above 60% to do that, and that's too loud for my tastes (fighting volume with volume is just dumb for your health)
So far so good. Oh, and I'm using the small tips. I got good seal indication on both small and medium, but the medium felt uncomfortable initially.
Now to see how these work at the office.
I noticed better BT range at home, too.
Has to be something smaller than that with one connection, cant get the anker one here.
edit. Sorry i was looking for a lightening to usb-c to use the wired AirPods.
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Not the case. Spookily silent from a White Noise point of view.
Oh this is great news. Mowing the lawn won’t destroy my ears like they do with OG Airpods.
Came to use mine this morning after a full night in the case and the left AirPod was dead. Anyone else any ideas?
For metal heads here, this is worth it \m/
Good bass and mids and overall a good sound stage.
I use SH momentum wireless and Jabra elite 65Ts. SH battery life sucks and Jabras are decent but getting old. SH are still my number 1. I dont know about other genres.
The sound is AMAZING, and so is the ANC. makes riding the subway 200% more bearable!
My only issue is that walking around gives me a bit of slight nausea outside honestly, because I feel like my balancing senses are kinda knocked out by the ANC. Very strange actually. Might have to turn ANC off for these occasions. But the light squeeze is a nice gesture to do so.
Report from the office:
I‘m using over ear Sony WX1000XM3 against the annoying coworkers, and it definitely shuts them out more effectively than the in ear AirPods. But for outside I definitely Prefer the small ones, just because I‘m not that kinda over ear headphone guy.
My only issue is that walking around gives me a bit of slight nausea outside honestly, because I feel like my balancing senses are kinda knocked out by the ANC. Very strange actually. Might have to turn ANC off for these occasions. But the light squeeze is a nice gesture to do so.
Report from the office:
I‘m using over ear Sony WX1000XM3 against the annoying coworkers, and it definitely shuts them out more effectively than the in ear AirPods. But for outside I definitely Prefer the small ones, just because I‘m not that kinda over ear headphone guy.
Have you updated the firmware? If not, i would definitely do that and see. Also ensure the airpod is seating correctly in the case. Can you try taking both out then just putting the low change one in and see if it starts charging?
Everyone keeps talking about ANC and also sound with music, but I use my old airpods mostly for phone calls and not sure these work as well yet. Need more testing the next couple days to find out. I notice with these the fit is so tight, that when you have phone conversations, it seems like your brain thinks your voice is muted our more shallow. Can't explain it, but not the same as original airpods. I hope more people speak up that use for phone conversations to compare to original airpods.
Yes it is.
Apple had released in-ear wired headphones in the past. That sounded much better than regular headphones inside phone boxes.
Expected something similar.
Place your index finger behind the AirPods and ‘roll’ them out towards you
