Unfortunately my APP are affected by the hissing issue and I am outside the 3 year window to have these replaced by Apple. It’s particularly pronounced in one bud however they tested and confirmed both are failing and it will cost roughly the same price as a new pair to replace them.
Bit of a bummer for a premium product. Trying to move on from that I am looking for a replacement.
I value ANC as I use them when gardening and in the office and also ease of use across devices (almost exclusively Apple) which pushes me towards upper tier of Beats or AirPods range.
I was less sure on the APP 1st gen fit when exercising - they could work loose In my experience. Not a deal breaker as I have a banged up pair of over the head ones I can use if exercising (but they don’t have ANC). Volume seemed OK although did not reach the highs I might have expected, again usually not a deal breaker as combined with ANC more than loud enough for 99% of listening. Sounds quality seemed fine to me for typical Spotify and podcast streaming.
So what would you recommend?
I was between the AirPods Pro Gen 2 and the Beats Fit Pros, leaning towards the AirPods for the smaller case and better ANC. I also like the sound of the active transparency which may be perfect for my use case (noisy garden work). The Beats Fit Pro look like they may have better application in the gym. If the APP gen 2 has a better fit I would be all over them. Slightly apprehensive over them given the first pair have killed themselves off in a short period of time.
There are also Sony / BOSE which I haven’t fully considered - but am open to being pushed that way.
Bit of a bummer for a premium product. Trying to move on from that I am looking for a replacement.
I value ANC as I use them when gardening and in the office and also ease of use across devices (almost exclusively Apple) which pushes me towards upper tier of Beats or AirPods range.
I was less sure on the APP 1st gen fit when exercising - they could work loose In my experience. Not a deal breaker as I have a banged up pair of over the head ones I can use if exercising (but they don’t have ANC). Volume seemed OK although did not reach the highs I might have expected, again usually not a deal breaker as combined with ANC more than loud enough for 99% of listening. Sounds quality seemed fine to me for typical Spotify and podcast streaming.
So what would you recommend?
I was between the AirPods Pro Gen 2 and the Beats Fit Pros, leaning towards the AirPods for the smaller case and better ANC. I also like the sound of the active transparency which may be perfect for my use case (noisy garden work). The Beats Fit Pro look like they may have better application in the gym. If the APP gen 2 has a better fit I would be all over them. Slightly apprehensive over them given the first pair have killed themselves off in a short period of time.
There are also Sony / BOSE which I haven’t fully considered - but am open to being pushed that way.