Does anyone have a problem with their AirPods (not Pro) suddenly seeming dead silent? I've cleaned my AirPods very carefully and they are spotless. I've also had my ears cleaned out, but my AirPods seem to be whisper quiet. I've done all the tricks of trying to reconnect and disconnect and checked all the volume settings. Any advice here would be really welcome.
The AirPods Pro “Rattlegate”
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#162The level of hyperbole in calling so many things *-gate is starting to really annoy me.
Watergate was a historic breach of trust that to me seems to have marked an inflection point in the decay of trust in American society.
This person had some issues with a new technology product which were ultimately resolved.
I know it’s common within certain subcultures to have this kind of lingo and hyperbole. But you end up sounding really whiny and entitled to my ears.
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#163Does anyone have a problem with their AirPods (not Pro) suddenly seeming dead silent? I've cleaned my AirPods very carefully and they are spotless. I've also had my ears cleaned out, but my AirPods seem to be whisper quiet. I've done all the tricks of trying to reconnect and disconnect and checked all the volume settings. Any advice here would be really welcome.
Have you restarted the phone?
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#164I have this exact issue. The “fix” was to never use either NC or transparency. Just park it on the middle option. I really dislike this product.
Is there a hardware piece physically rattling inside? Or is this a software issue? I have the new airpods but haven't had any issues (besides a single airpod sometimes not syncing with my phone at first). For what it's worth, I rarely ever use the mic.
It seems to be a microphone failure causing erratic noise-cancelling behaviour.
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#165Wow. I've had this same problem for months. I spent over an hour on the phone with Support just trying to describe the problem, until they came to the conclusion that there was absolutely no way to send me new ones or to have me send them my broken ones...because I live in Puerto Rico. The week prior, Apple had sent me a new cable for my phone in 2 days flat, yet when I had a problem, there was nothing they could do…
This is a very known feature of Apple, especially if you are subscribed to Louis Rossmann's channel. Basically, Apple is going to treat you first class only until you have a hardware problem. Not just allergic to any hardware needing repair, Apple will go out of their way to make your life miserable. At the very best their repair is to replace most of your device for a hefty price, at worst they will flat out refuse…
This is why I no longer buy AppleCare or any other extended coverage product from Apple.
In 2008 I bought a new 15” MacBook Pro and two coverage policies: AppleCare for manufacture issues and Safeware for any accidents. One day in the first year or two the keyboard stopped working, I took it in they replaced it. Then about a week later it wouldn’t boot. I took it in and a tech at the Apple store (Emeryville Calif) insisted it must be some kind of liquid spill. Because there was “Schmutz” on the side of the motherboard. I guess their theory was I spilled colored liquid or soup or something on it (??). Now I was covered against accidents the problem is there was no accident. Apple refused to even examine the machine beyond glancing at the side of the motherboard which apparently could be done without disassembling the machine. Couldn’t file a claim against Safeware because that would be fraud. I get mad still just thinking about it. I bought a MacBook Pro 13 2010 like a chump.
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#166Earlier quoted context omitted.
Sheesh, this is a big reason why I dislike Airpods. They've turned headphones/earbuds into a piece of disposable tech. Apple wants to be normalize the purchase of a new pair of earbuds every year. It sounds like you're about to be on your 4th pair since 2017. Even just having to replace them twice seems excessive. I'm on my second pair of corded over the ear headphones since 2008. My current ones still work, but one…
I hear this a lot, but headphones and earbuds are distinct products, and earbuds have always been semi-disposable for me. I've only ever had one pair of headphones, which are on their third (fourth?) cable and needed muff replacement on one side. Earbuds? The corded ones last me 2 to 6 months before the thin copper in the cabling work-hardens and breaks. Airpods are semi-disposable as well, and much more expensive, b…
You can buy earbuds with a metal faceplate and replaceable cables as well as excellent audio quality for around 40$. They aren't disposable at all, it's just the cheap ones we get pushed.
And when you open them, the wires are color-coated, and the connector is held in place using screws (!)
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#167Earlier quoted context omitted.
I hear this a lot, but headphones and earbuds are distinct products, and earbuds have always been semi-disposable for me. I've only ever had one pair of headphones, which are on their third (fourth?) cable and needed muff replacement on one side. Earbuds? The corded ones last me 2 to 6 months before the thin copper in the cabling work-hardens and breaks. Airpods are semi-disposable as well, and much more expensive, b…
That's fair, in general I wouldn't expect small earbuds to be as repairable or durable as full on headphones. OTOH, I've been able to keep a pair of wired earbuds going for another year with heat shrink tubing. Even though that isn't great, just that new lease on life I've been able to give them sounds like it's comparable to the Airpods MTBF.
I can't recommend getting some good quality earbuds from China, with metal faceplates (or entirely metal) and replaceable wires, enough. Cables cost 4$, you can buy a second one off the get-go, and if the connector breaks at least for mine you can simply unscrew the connector, replace it (it's a standard), and resolder the two wires.
The key is to spend a bit more and do your research, mine cost 40$ and will probably last a decade. To name them, the model is KZ ZSX - the sound quality is absolutely excellent too, and there are impulse response files to make them sound almost completely perfect.
There are also other more reputable brands such as Shure, but AFAIK none that will make headphones with metal faceplates for under 150$.
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#168Does anyone have a problem with their AirPods (not Pro) suddenly seeming dead silent? I've cleaned my AirPods very carefully and they are spotless. I've also had my ears cleaned out, but my AirPods seem to be whisper quiet. I've done all the tricks of trying to reconnect and disconnect and checked all the volume settings. Any advice here would be really welcome.
Honestly I went at the grille with an electric toothbrush for a while and that fixed it.
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#169I have this exact issue. The “fix” was to never use either NC or transparency. Just park it on the middle option. I really dislike this product.
Is there a hardware piece physically rattling inside? Or is this a software issue? I have the new airpods but haven't had any issues (besides a single airpod sometimes not syncing with my phone at first). For what it's worth, I rarely ever use the mic.
It’s like a deteriorating component or maybe ear wax or something getting where it shouldn’t.
They worked fine for a month or so...
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#170I had the same thing happen. I think that the problem is that the little grille on the ear side of the airpod is getting clogged with wax.