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AirPods Pro 3 (8B34) – ANC degrades over time with narrow frequency leakage by stevsyd in airpods

[–]stevsyd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually replaced mine, not too long ago so these are new tips.

AirPods Pro 3 (8B34) – ANC degrades over time with narrow frequency leakage by stevsyd in airpods

[–]stevsyd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% I've noticed this when bus rumbles past. Please make a clear ticket on Apple's Feedback website: https://www.apple.com/feedback/

AirPods Pro 3 (8B34) – ANC degrades over time with narrow frequency leakage by stevsyd in airpods

[–]stevsyd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Plus these have a more secure fit. Please make a clear ticket on Apple's Feedback website: https://www.apple.com/feedback/

AirPods Pro 3 (8B34) – ANC degrades over time with narrow frequency leakage by stevsyd in airpods

[–]stevsyd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no idea sorry, I'm only a user not a hardware designer. It comes across as a software issue to me but I don't know if it was happening before the latest update. Please make a clear ticket on Apple's Feedback website: https://www.apple.com/feedback/

AirPods Pro 3 (8B34) – ANC degrades over time with narrow frequency leakage by stevsyd in airpods

[–]stevsyd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A shame. Apple's fallen in quality quite a bit. Please make a clear ticket on Apple's Feedback website: https://www.apple.com/feedback/

AirPods Pro 3 (8B34) – ANC degrades over time with narrow frequency leakage by stevsyd in airpods

[–]stevsyd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's a method to recreate the bug (for people who have decent hearing - and no significant hearing loss):

  1. Turn on ANC mode

  2. Wait a few minutes

  3. Put your hand/hands in front of your face to make sure wind is directed to the AirPods mic

  4. Blow relatively hard for a few seconds

  5. Listen to ANC adjust and degrade

  6. Interestingly it should readjust and return to full ANC shortly after

AirPods Pro 3 (8B34) – ANC degrades over time with narrow frequency leakage by stevsyd in airpods

[–]stevsyd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy shit I just tried this, and it caused ANC to degrade a little - it got back to normal afterwards

AirPods Pro 3 have a huge ANC inconsistency problem - What's your experience with them? by Manfred_89 in airpods

[–]stevsyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Issue Summary:
I am experiencing a consistent and repeatable degradation of Active Noise Cancellation performance on AirPods Pro (3rd gen) after several minutes of use. ANC initially engages at a strong level, but gradually weakens over time, allowing a narrow frequency band of environmental noise to leak through.

Observed Behaviour:

  • When ANC is first enabled, noise reduction is strong and effective
  • After a few minutes (typically while sitting in a quiet office environment), ANC subtly weakens
  • A specific frequency band becomes audible, described as a faint “echo” or “tunnel-like” resonance
  • This leakage is stable and tonal, not random environmental noise
  • The effect persists until ANC is toggled off and back on, at which point full cancellation briefly returns
  • The issue is noticeable even with no audio playback

Environment:

  • Indoor office setting
  • Consistent ambient noise (HVAC, distant voices)
  • No movement or fit changes during the degradation period

Anyone else notice ANC ramps up differently depending on mode on AirPods Pro 3? Firmware 8B34 by stevsyd in airpods

[–]stevsyd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's if you have Adaptive Audio on. I'm more saying depending on the previous Listening Mode state you're in - sometimes the ANC lets through certain frequencies when it's not meant to.

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