Inconsistent Noise Cancellation? (AirPods Max)

[kht410]

So I’ve had my AirPods Max for about two weeks now.

Is it just me, or does the Noise Cancelling change in correlation to how your turn your head and the location of the sound source?

Or is this normal? I’m on my second pair now (due to colour change) and I’m noticing this on both pairs.

Does anyone else get this?

Edit:
I’d also like to add that I also have a Sony XM4 and I never noticed any inconsistency with the Noise Cancelling.

 

[Aceroller]

I think it’s the spatial audio that you are hearing.

 

[kirk.vino]

So I’ve had my AirPods Max for about two weeks now.

Is it just me, or does the Noise Cancelling change in correlation to how your turn your head and the location of the sound source?

Or is this normal? I’m on my second pair now (due to colour change) and I’m noticing this on both pairs.

Does anyone else get this?

Edit:
I’d also like to add that I also have a Sony XM4 and I never noticed any inconsistency with the Noise Cancelling.

Yes and it’s normal. The mics constantly listen to your surroundings and they adjust the NC accordingly. You might notice that while turning your head and waiting a little will eliminate the source of the noise or make it quieter.

 

[kht410]

I think it’s the spatial audio that you are hearing.

It's not. I know Spatial Audio. This occurs when Spatial Audio is off and the sound is off.