I think you're right. I just checked mine (which were replaced yesterday) and the serial number is "1."
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Apple AirPods Firmware
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what a weird situation. Strangely I had them replace both airpods but they shipped them separately. I’m wondering if I pair one with my AirPod that’s on 25c4 if it will upgrade it
But why bother, since the replacements will have 2B588. Just keep the replacements and return the ones with 2C54.
They ship them separately for some reason. The left one came first and the right one is coming Monday. I’m wondering if I replace the left one will it update to 25c4 since the right one will be on that or just wait until Monday to swap them.
I recommend waiting. My replacements were shipped separately too, but they both arrived at the same time. The courier simply collected the old ones when delivering the new ones.
I beg to differ. I have both and find the quality of the AirPods Pro significantly better than the AP2 even without ANC turned on. This is most likely due to the improved passive sound isolation and bass response gained through the silicone tips, which provide a superior fit. Turning on ANC improves the sound quality of the AirPods Pro over the AP2 even further.
Afraid that isn’t true. In fact AirPods Pro have a completely different frequency response and sound signature from the older second generation AirPods:
Apple AirPods Pro vs Apple AirPods (2nd generation)
We're putting the Apple AirPods Pro and AirPods (2nd generation) head-to-head to find out which is the best pair of true wireless earbuds.
www.soundguys.com
I bought the airpods pro on day one when they came out and sound quality was identical to AirPods Gen 2. Has something changed since then via firmware update or something? i returned the Airpods pro after 3 days of their release.Afraid that isn’t true. In fact AirPods Pro have a completely different frequency response and sound signature from the older second generation AirPods:
Apple AirPods Pro vs Apple AirPods (2nd generation)
We're putting the Apple AirPods Pro and AirPods (2nd generation) head-to-head to find out which is the best pair of true wireless earbuds.www.soundguys.com
I have had all 3 AirPods on launch day. The APP are the best sounding AirPod release yet, by quite a stretch imo. Even with a reduction in ANC, they are significantly better than the AP2.
That said, I still prefer the ease of not finding a seal with the AP2 for phone/conference calls. I only use the APP when I know I’ll need ANC.
That said, I still prefer the ease of not finding a seal with the AP2 for phone/conference calls. I only use the APP when I know I’ll need ANC.
UPDATE
13.3.1 beta 3 + with 2b588, no changes at all, no new toggles / slider or any other variation in ANC.
My thoughts exactly. Bought them on day 1 mainly for my work – I'm a journalist – and couldn't be happier with ANC. Finally the suffering of transcribing audio files in public places faded away, just like the rest of the noise when I've put them on. Really considered APP as one of Apple's best products ever. Well, here we go
Compared to my APP to AP1, I thought it was similar, but obviously with ANC it blows AP1 away, but fitment and a little pain in my silicone tips are somewhat a downfall.
Okay so i got my replacement air pod pro’s. I was on the ‘broken‘ firmware, 2C54 or whatever, and am now on 2B588. My impression is that they are remarkably better at isolation now. The main thing I’ve noticed: when i first got my pro’s, I’d put them both in, there would be a moment of ‘transparency’ and then they’d chime and ANC would engage. With 2C54, that stopped, I’d just put them in, and there was no moment of transparency. With these new airpod’s that functionality has returned. Whether that’s related, i dont know. But i can say, as someone that ride’s public transit and flies often, the difference in ANC from 2C54, to 2B588, is enough for me to call it substaNiall. Of course, I recognize that audio is different for everyone, but I am thankful Apple replaced these for me.
I tried both firmware versions side by side and noticed no difference in noise isolation. If there is a difference it seemed marginal and markedly reduced from 2B584. Keep in mind you may be getting a better seal with the new ear tips as they have better grip when new.
For me the difference was noticeable. And perhaps 2C54 was intermittently 'breaking' them, as the main reason i returned my Airpod Pro's was that the left ear bud kept not syncing properly, sometimes requiring multiple returns to the case and syncing to get it working again. I don't doubt that the tips lose seal over time, but i tried new tips with 2C54 and it wasn't that.
Yeah, you are right. Noise cancelling works with lower frequencies and with continuous droning sounds that don't change quickly. It's all laws-of-physics stuff. It can't cancel things like human speech, snapping fingers, or other things like that.
So I guess no update on FW today. I was hoping that it will show up with the iOS update as well.
I am not having big issues but I do get annoying pairing when I am in the same room with the iPad which paired in the past.
One aipord pro pairs with the phone, the other with the iPad and then they repair.... very annoying.
I am not having big issues but I do get annoying pairing when I am in the same room with the iPad which paired in the past.
One aipord pro pairs with the phone, the other with the iPad and then they repair.... very annoying.
Mine seem to be performing well on ANC (2c54). Maybe not quite as good as before, but if I hadn't seen this post I might not have noticed. I initiated a chat with Apple just to see and here's what I got...
It’s not just sound quality. On 2C54, my airpod’s never seems to ‘engage’ ANC. Now that i have new ones with newer firmware, I now audibly hear ANC engage. I’m not talking about a sense of it, i mean a very literal transition where you can literally hear the outside world whoooosh away. I remember that’s how they were when I originally got them, and I’m glad that’s the way it is now.
What’s this “newer firmware“ you speak of? There’s nothing newer than 2C54 as far as I know?
Yes and no... 2C54 is the old new firmware. 2B588 is the "new" firmware as it is the current after apple pulled 2C54. Going from AirPods with 2C54 to a pair with 2B588 has been an improvement for many, but as 2C54 is versioned higher then 2B588 you can not roll back a all ready updated set. so the only way is to have an exchange to a set with older firmware, which now is the new current firmware.
Don't know why they don't release 2b588 with a higher firmware number just to remove people from the 2C54 firmware, then everyone will be on the same