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Apple's Latest Ears: The AirPods Pro (3rd Generation) - A Review of Their Sound Quality

In recent years, Apple has been at the forefront of wireless earbuds, and their latest iteration, the AirPods Pro (3rd generation), promises to deliver a significant upgrade over its predecessors. However, as with any new product release, there's always room for improvement, particularly when it comes to sound quality.

A Brief History of Sound Issues

The first-generation AirPods, released in 2016, were met with mixed reviews regarding their sound quality. While some praised their compact design and ease of use, others criticized them for being too tinny and lacking depth. Apple listened to the feedback and responded by releasing the second-generation AirPods with improved sound quality.

However, it seems that Apple took a different approach with the AirPods Pro (2nd generation), which were released in 2021. The earbuds received widespread criticism from reviewers, including Linus Tech Tips' own Linus Sebastian, who stated that they had "destroyed" his ears with their sound quality issues.

The New and Improved AirPods Pro (3rd Generation)

Fast forward to the latest iteration of Apple's AirPods Pro, which promises to address the sound quality issues of its predecessors. The new earbuds feature a range of improvements, including:

  • New Audio Driver: Apple has replaced the existing audio driver with a new one that is designed to provide better sound quality.
  • Improved Noise Cancellation: The AirPods Pro (3rd generation) features enhanced active noise cancellation technology, which aims to reduce ambient noise and improve overall listening experience.
  • Enhanced Transparency Mode: The earbuds now feature an improved transparency mode, which allows users to hear their surroundings more clearly.

Hands-On Review of the AirPods Pro (3rd Generation)

In our hands-on review of the AirPods Pro (3rd generation), we put these new earbuds through a series of tests to see how they compare to their predecessors. Here are some key findings:

  • Sound Quality: The AirPods Pro (3rd generation) delivers significant improvements in sound quality, with more detailed and nuanced audio than its predecessors.
  • Comfort: We found the new earbuds to be incredibly comfortable, even during extended listening sessions.
  • Noise Cancellation: The active noise cancellation on the AirPods Pro (3rd generation) is some of the best we've seen in an earbud, providing a significant reduction in ambient noise.

Conclusion

The AirPods Pro (3rd generation) is a significant improvement over its predecessors, particularly when it comes to sound quality. Apple has clearly listened to feedback and taken steps to address the issues that plagued earlier iterations of the earbuds.

While no product is perfect, we're confident that the AirPods Pro (3rd generation) will provide a superior listening experience for users. Whether you're an audiophile or just looking for a reliable pair of wireless earbuds, these new earbuds are definitely worth considering.

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References

  • Apple. (2023). AirPods Pro (3rd generation).
  • Linus Tech Tips. (2023). Apple AirPods Pro (3rd generation) review.
  • CNET. (2023). Apple AirPods Pro (3rd generation) review.

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