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Re: AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

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Post by nytesky »

hardwaregeek wrote: post #26

It's wild how much money Apple has made from Bluetooth headphones that don't suck. That's literally it. They're portable, pair easily and (somewhat) work with multiple devices. I have top of the line Bose Bluetooth headphones that still, in 2022, have issues with multiple devices. I can't count how many times I've started playing music on my iPhone only to realize that the headphones think my laptop is playing, so th…

My Jlab headphones have a solution -- whenever they turn on they are in "pairing" mode as if they are brand new. They seem to figure out when they find an existing paired device, but if not they are discoverable every time.

Still can't pair to two devices without dueling but just drop it form one.

Re: AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

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Post by Angostura »

lph wrote: post #85
hardwaregeek wrote: post #26

It's wild how much money Apple has made from Bluetooth headphones that don't suck. That's literally it. They're portable, pair easily and (somewhat) work with multiple devices. I have top of the line Bose Bluetooth headphones that still, in 2022, have issues with multiple devices. I can't count how many times I've started playing music on my iPhone only to realize that the headphones think my laptop is playing, so th…

I guess "don't suck" is relative, but my AirPods failed after about a year. It's a coin toss now whether their microphone will work or not, rendering them unreliable and worse than useless for the work Zoom meetings I bought them for. Maybe I'm old-fashioned for expecting any piece of technology to last longer than a year.

It sucks. But in the EU/UK you would have simply got them replaced.

Re: AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

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Post by JacobiX »

dougmwne wrote: post #61

Interested to know what bluetooth codecs these support. That's important for using them with non-apple devices. Frustrating that they don't list supported codecs in the tech specs.

It would be great if it supports the LC3 codec (Bluetooth’s future low-power and high-quality codec)

Re: AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

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Post by js2 »

erikpukinskis wrote: post #3

I would love to buy AirPods one day, but I have just had too many experiences telling someone on Zoom they sound like they’re under water, and they say, “hold on a sec that’s my AirPods.” If Apple could fix that issue, this would be a nice product! Unfortunately I don’t know how Apple could ever signal to me that they had fixed that issue.

It's a limitation of Bluetooth's available bandwidth, especially with bidirectional audio. Apple added support for an improved speech codec, AAC-ELD, to the 3rd gen AirPods last year:

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-the-next-...

AAC-ELD support was also apparently added to existing AirPods Pro and Max at the same time:

https://medium.marco.zone/apple-implemented-the-biggest-impr...

I'm not sure when AAC-ELD is used on the host side though. It probably depends on the version of macOS and maybe even which app is being used.

FWIW, macOS can be setup to use the AirPods for output and the built-in mic for input and that will likely result in better quality both for the person using AirPods and the person on the other end.

Personally, I still use a wired headset for my conference calls. Wires are a PITA but they Just Work.

Re: AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

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Post by gnicholas »

If the size/shape is the same as the original AirPods Pro, does that mean that the new XS earbud will be usable with the original version? I have never had issues with earbuds (wired or original AirPods) before, but the AirPods Pro doesn't fit well for me. I use it when listening to content, but if I'm talking I use my old AirPods (non-Pro). The Pros migrate out of my ear canal quickly when I'm talking or eating, due to the jaw movement.

Fingers crossed that we'll be able to pick up the new XS size in an Apple Store once these are out!

Re: AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

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Post by selfmodruntime »

dereg wrote: post #15

Adaptive Transparency is such a promising feature. I would love if transparency mode could eliminate the sound of noises like air conditioners, road noise, and construction while still being "transparent". It seems that, as of now, it's limited to loud noises only. I hope it at least eliminates the hear-loss-causing pops that occur when you have loud, brief clicking noises like that of a bug zapper. For older models,…

The fact that setting a maximum loudness level is not the first step of configuration when you pair new AirPods is still beyond me.

Re: AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

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Post by jcdavis »

afterburner wrote: post #17
kapsel wrote: post #12

I love my AirPod Pros, but I hate how unreliable charging in the case is. The AirPods will often think they are out of the case, when they are, and discharge themselves, while connected to my phone/laptop. Then they will re-charge, emptying the battery in the case, so I will end up with a dead pair of AirPods after a couple of days in the pocket, not using them. I guess their tolerances are too tight, hopefully somet…

Is there a light that indicates charging? I know with my super cheap earbuds I rely heavily on that light to avoid the problem you describe...

There is a light. The problem is if only 1 is charging, you'll still see the "charging" light while the other slowly loses battery.

I've dealt with this occasionally, from what I suspect is some buildup on the contacts due to sweat on my headphones from running. I find taking a cotton swap with alcohol to clean off the contacts every so often solves the problem.

Re: AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

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Post by knownastron »

Tagbert wrote: post #80
knownastron wrote: post #50

Earlier quoted context omitted.

On the iPhone I turn on voice isolation and 99% of the problem goes away. Have you tried that?

Where is that? I don’t see anything about voice isolation.

Yeah so when I start a call, I swipe down from the top right and there's a tile that lets you select the mic mode.

This tile shows up when any calling app is active. So it works for FaceTime or even third party apps like Google Meet. Good luck!

Re: AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

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Post by ponow »

I'm still not convinced that Bluetooth earbuds are safe, and yes, I'm aware they don't produce ionizing radiation. No one here is concerned about having them in your ear canal for hours every day for years is essentially no worse than wearing a hat that keeps your head equally warm? What is the most convincing, clear evidence of a lack of long term health issues?
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