RedSoxFan9 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/ $249.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Neat. Bummed that the case is a different size, it won’t fit my 3 in 1 charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Having touch controls is a necessary feature for me. I have no doubt that Apple will sell a ton of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I have a pair of the PowerBeats Pros and liked them better than AirPods overall. This seems to hit a nice balance between what I like about each. I’ll have to consider it in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ort Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Huh, well, I guess this means they won't be having another event this year. These look fine, but I don't actually want noise cancellation 99.9% of the time, so these wouldn't be worth the extra money to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Might have to cop these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneticBlueprint Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Do they also become useless because of battery degradation after two years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, GeneticBlueprint said: Do they also become useless because of battery degradation after two years? probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Day 1. Love my airpods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Apple now has a trademark for AirTag so hopefully those are coming soon apparently 13.2 is bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Picked up a set day one. They’re fantastic. Came from the Powerbeats Pro. Love the battery life of the PBP, but was never too fond of the form factor or the size of the case, or the fact that they are just typical in ear buds (which I’ve never liked). Enter the AirPods Pro. Size and form factor are about as perfect as can be. Sound is right up there with the PBP. But the real kicker is the noise cancelling system. Because it’s actually three modes—NC, Off, and Transparency mode. Off is your typical in ear buds. You hear every slight movement/noise your body makes when sound isn’t playing. I hate that feeling. NC eliminates that noise, and for being tiny, in-ear buds, does an absolute fantastic job of noise cancellation. It’s essentially the equivalent of wearing really good ear plugs. Only, you don’t hear your body noise. Then there’s Transparency mode. Holy fucking awesome. Instantly it’s like there’s nothing in your ears. You hear your voice perfectly when you talk (no muffle), you hear your surroundings. I can’t overstate how cool of a sensation it is. It’s a must use for phone calls. Switching between the three modes is seamless using the phone, and you can switch between NC and Transparency using the AirPods themselves. And on that subject, even though there’s no haptics in the stalks, because of the “squeeze” instead of “tap”, which squeeze is an INFINITELY better solution, and the sound that plays, it tricks your fingers/brain into thinking/feeling there are haptics. It’s difficult to explain, but you’d swear there was haptic feedback. If I had one complaint, and it’s not really a complaint, it’s that it seems like they charge slower than the AirPods. Both in the case, and plugged in. But I think that’s just me, as I’ve only charged them so far using my MBP, and not an actual power brick. Additionally, I can fall asleep with these in. They’re so much more compact that they don’t get in the way if you have an ear pressed against a pillow. Just switch NC on, put on some music/book/podcast, and pass the fuck out. Apple knocked these out of the park. Though, I wouldn’t have minded a dark green version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_MH Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Now I'm curious. What levels of transparency do the AirPod Pro offer? Asking, because my JBLs let you choose 5 levels of ambient noise. It works great for noisy places like the subway, so you can mute out some sounds, but not all of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 No separate levels. Just NC, Off, and Transparency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_MH Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, Emblazon said: No separate levels. Just NC, Off, and Transparency. Eh, better than not having the option. I like full ambience when walking in the street and when I was working in Boston that was already the majority of my time walking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternallDarkness Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 not a fan of the regular air pods, they just feel way too loose in my ears. Not saying they are, but they feel that way. These look like they might feel more secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I want a pair of Air Pods but I just haven't been able to make myself spend that much money for something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 3 hours ago, EternallDarkness said: not a fan of the regular air pods, they just feel way too loose in my ears. Not saying they are, but they feel that way. These look like they might feel more secure. They definitely are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Costco selling them for $235 for those interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawn_of_Apathy Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I’ve started using earbuds with the Xbox app so I can be in an XBL party with wireless earbuds. MS seems uninterested in launching a headset, despite every MS rep I’ve ever talked to telling me it is one the most comment requests they hear. anyway while using the XBOX app and in a party my ear buds keep telling me the “call disconnected” even while I am taking and can hear other people. It is extremely annoying. if the AirPod pros don’t do this, it may be worth the $250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 A little bit OT but does anyone have issues with their left AirPod at the gym? I have the Jabra Elite Active 65t's and the left bud has been giving me issues at the gym. I originally thought it was a defective bud, but after calling tech support, they said that it sounds like magnetic interference if it's only the left earbud and only at the gym. Do all true wireless buds use bluetooth for only the right bud and magnetism for the left one, or is it just Jabra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I know jack shit about the technology used but I never experienced the problem you described above with the airpods. I use mine everyday whether at work, gym, shopping, etc and no problems. It’s the reason why I bought the Pros. Worth the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 One thing I’ve found with the Pros, they sit differently than the regular AirPods, and with the regular tips, the fit test initially said it was a good fit, but after wearing them for a while they started to move. So I ran the fit test again, and sure enough, it wasn’t a good fit anymore. Switched to the large tips and they’re much more secure now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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