Ready to kick your AirPods audio game up a notch? You betcha! I recently got my hands on the Apple AirPods Pro Gen 2, and while the excitement was real, the sound quality left me craving more bass and clarity. The stack of features is mind-blowing, but I expected a much better audio experience from this price point. But hey, no worries! I've cracked the code to take your audio experience from meh to magnificent. This is all just a matter of fiddling with the hidden default AirPod settings. No external apps are required! Let's dive right in and discover how to get the most out of your AirPods without breaking the bank. Say hello to music nirvana! 🎶🎧
AirPods Pro 2 vs EarPods
I know, I know, the title is absurd. But hear me out, EarPods really hold the fort. In fact, I found them SO much better than the AirPods on default settings. AirPods get the bass better, which is expected, but the sound quality pales in comparison. Comparing them side by side on the same tracks helped me figure out that AirPods are way too balanced across all frequency ranges than I would prefer.
Surprisingly, no tech reviewer compares these two so I HAD to put this out before jumping into the deets. Test it for yourself, you'll get mad respect for the wired buds!
Pushing Audio Quality to MAXXX
Ear Tip Fit
Make sure you got the best fitting ear tips to make sure AirPods provide the best noise cancellation. It's pretty simple to do since Apple provides a neat test in settings. Simply, go to Settings > AirPods Pro 2 > Ear Tip Fit Test and you will be prompted to a quick fit test.
Personalized Spatial Audio
AirPods give you an option to equalize sound specifically for your ears. How effective is it? Eh, try it for yourself and see if it works! Simply, go to Settings > AirPods Pro 2 > Personalised Spatial Audio and you will be prompted to scan your head from all directions, much like a face ID setup. It is truly funny but I think they are trying to get an idea of your ears and head shape. I don't know how it works but it is what it is!
FINALE: Headphone Accommodations
Truly made all the difference for me! This made the audio SO MUCH MORE better. It's a bit tricky to get to but trust me you will love your AirPods more after this.
Step 1: Go to Settings > AirPods Pro 2 just like before. At the bottom of this menu, you will see the Accessibility option. tap on it.
Step 2: Go to Audio Accessibility Settings in this menu.
Step 3: At the top, you will see Headphone Accommodations in the Audio sub-menu.
Step 4: Now, you will see the gold mine. Enable Headphone Accommodations and Click on Custom Audio Setup. This will start a cool setup screen that will ask you to compare and choose a few audio samples to understand your preferences and make the best changes for you!
If you don't like the final result, you can make changes for yourself after the setup completes. In the Tune Audio For submenu, experiment around and make the changes you like. You can play the sample and keep fiddling around until you find the best fit.
Disclaimer: This setting messes up with the transparency mode a bit. Transparency mode in default is incredible. So choose your poison. But, you can also modify the transparency mode at the bottom of this page. Isn't that cool?
Extra Tips
Enable Spatial Audio for a good surround sound experience when supported.
Finally, Use AirPods with your Laptop/Mac! I cannot stress the amount of difference it makes in the sound quality. You'll see for yourself as soon as you make the switch.
So there you have it folks! With your souped-up AirPods, you're now ready to conquer the world, one beat at a time. Embrace the bass, savor the clarity, and let your favorite tunes be the soundtrack to your adventures. Whether you're jamming at the gym or vibing during your daily commute, remember to turn up the volume of life and enjoy every moment. Thank you for reading. Now go forth and rock those AirPods. Happy listening! 🎶🎉
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