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Re: The AirPods Pro 3 flight problem

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Post by Fwirt »

can16358p wrote: post #118
Fwirt wrote: post #83

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I have been able to trigger it when fumbling around with adjusting the fit. If I run my finger over the top of the body I can get a brief squeal out of them. Happened just a few seconds ago. I also have noticed on multiple occasions that if I take them both out of my ears and cup them in the same hand, they squeal audibly enough to hear faintly from a couple feet away. The skin contact sensor is very sensitive. Howev…

Just curious, which Sennheisers did you give up on in favor of APP3? I have over-the-ear Momentum 3 and love it, but if APP3 provides better sound quality and better ANC I might consider switching as Momentum 3, while I love it, is bulky, heavy, and started to wear off and break down.

Drop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee through a Qudelix 5K. Both are great pieces of kit, the Qudelix especially. The onboard parametric EQ combined with AutoEQ is fantastic. However, after running a hearing test and enabling Hearing Assist, the EQ on the Airpods is incredible and everything sounds very natural. I have no idea how they managed to get this much soundstage and bass out of these things. I also have a pair of Grado SR 80, and have a soft spot for Koss KSC 75.

FWIW I got mine at Costco and their return policy is top notch, and I believe they include AppleCare+ with the purchase. I had bought my APP2 fairly recently before the APP3 were released, experienced buyers remorse, but had kept them in like new condition with the box and accessories, and had no problem exchanging them.

Re: The AirPods Pro 3 flight problem

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Post by iAMkenough »

hnlmorg wrote: post #91

Completely off topic, but when did people start calling earphones “headphones”? Headphones are the cans that cup your ears and strap around or over the head. Hence their name. Whereas earphones go inside your ear.

In my corner of the world, we call them "earbuds" as a subset of headphones.

Earphones sounds antiquated. I could picture my father saying, "Let me connect my earphones to my gramophone so I don't disturb your grandmother."

Re: The AirPods Pro 3 flight problem

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Post by seemaze »

abakker wrote: post #160
seemaze wrote: post #43

I frequently use my AirPods Pro when working in my shop. Previously the APP2 did a great job of reducing loud tool noise and I could mostly still listen to music or podcasts at reasonable levels. With the APP3, they are largely the same except with the louder tools (circular saw, cordless grinder) they produce a horrific feedback instead of canceling the noise. So much so that I switched back to my APP2 (which do not…

I'll say, I recommend my Honeywell sync earmuffs for the workshop. They block more noise, have a physical volume knob and accessible buttons, and best of all, the microphone is also noise cancelling directly, meaning you can usually have a conversation with someone while using a power tool or mowing the lawn without much issue. APP2 or 3 for me has never been able to displace these.

Thanks for the recommendation, you're probably correct that I should be using a product specifically designed for the environment. I'll check them out.

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Post by n8cpdx »

fredoliveira wrote: post #63

Something happened today as I was closing my car door, where I had the Airpods (Pro 3 as well) make this low but extremely loud rumble-like sound. Something related to pressure and seal, perhaps? I could replicate it immediately at will. ANC on, nothing playing, sat on the driver seat and closed my door with a little bit of force.

I also have this. I haven’t tried with cars, but the ANC seems to really amplify some deep bass sounds from the environment. To the point I hear things I wouldn’t ever notice before (e.g. different states of my air conditioner).

The problem is it comes through as an extremely loud rumble, usually in only one ear at a time.

Not a high pitched squeal, but a low pitched rumble. Goes away if I remove and reinsert, but immediately comes back in short order.

I can make it go away but only by using tips that don’t fit as well, and therefore don’t reduce noise as well (and also fall out of my ears while running).

Re: The AirPods Pro 3 flight problem

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Post by seemaze »

afandian wrote: post #162
seemaze wrote: post #43

I frequently use my AirPods Pro when working in my shop. Previously the APP2 did a great job of reducing loud tool noise and I could mostly still listen to music or podcasts at reasonable levels. With the APP3, they are largely the same except with the louder tools (circular saw, cordless grinder) they produce a horrific feedback instead of canceling the noise. So much so that I switched back to my APP2 (which do not…

Are you sure that the perceived reduction in noise corresponds to a reduction in damaging sound pressure levels? I know about destructive interference in theory, but was always curious about the perceptual vs real SPL. Whenever I’ve tried ANC (Bose) it’s always hurt my ears, even when quiet.

I'm not, and should probably get a more specific product as recommended by abakker.

I can say I've used ANC in-ear and over-ear of various implementations for years without experiencing discomfort typically associated with ANC 'pressure'.

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Post by seemaze »

steve_adams_86 wrote: post #177
afandian wrote: post #162

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Are you sure that the perceived reduction in noise corresponds to a reduction in damaging sound pressure levels? I know about destructive interference in theory, but was always curious about the perceptual vs real SPL. Whenever I’ve tried ANC (Bose) it’s always hurt my ears, even when quiet.

My personal rule is that the sound level should be comfortable without ANC. So, if the sound is physically dampened sufficiently by the earbuds or headphones even when ANC is disabled, I'm happy. ANC is more for comfort than safety from what I understand.

I can't say that the feedback causes damaging levels of noise, and its possible that my hearing is still protected, but the feedback that is produced is so uncomfortable that I involuntarily pulled them out of my ears.. which is not a great reaction with power tools in hand.

Apple does market 'Hearing Protection' as a feature of the AirPods Pro. https://support.apple.com/en-us/120850

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Post by seemaze »

animegolem wrote: post #151
Fwirt wrote: post #77

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100% agree with the required update to 26, I was hugely bummed when I discovered I had to update my devices to pair them. I've had the opposite experience with noise cancelling though, the APP3 feel like magic when I'm working with power tools - better than any other (passive) ear protection I've tried in Noise Cancellation mode, and still enough protection in Transparency mode that I can use my circular saw without…

i own app3 and have not updated it asks you and warns you some ai features won't work but they pair and function fine after that.

For myself, the two features (which are not iOS 26 related) are being able to see them in FindMy, and having access to case sound and battery notification volume options.

Re: The AirPods Pro 3 flight problem

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Post by suchar »

In my case (although I have not yet flown with APP3) the ANC works great, however, transparency mode (and adaptive mode) have issue with a noise. In a silent room I hear quiet noise in transparency mode (not present in ANC nor in "Off") which wasn't present in APP1. I tried different tips

Also, transparency mode felt more "natural" in APP1 in comparison to APP3. Currently it feels like a downgrade from APP1 (unfortunately my pair of APP1 broke recently), because I used transparency a lot and it feels worse

Re: The AirPods Pro 3 flight problem

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Post by nick-sta »

I’ve also had this sound on my 3s, but only when handling them before putting them in my ears. I’d say it’s happened at least 10-15 times, and every time I’ve thought it’s so loud it’d do damage if it was in my ears.

Anecdotally I’ve done four 11+ hour flights with them so far and they’ve been super solid on the plane - no issues there.

Edit: here’s what I mean - https://youtube.com/shorts/VvEjetlYwa8

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