Apple's AirPods Pro 2 review: the BEST $249 you will spend on audio in 2022

[@_Just_Some1]

Not an audiophile here but I bought a few years ago some B&W headphones, I saved the money and I loved them. Saved hard earned money again took the gamble of buying the AirPods Pro 2 as every review said they were outstanding and a true upgrade from the version 1. Man, glad I did, my B&W’s are now on the bay hoping to go to a new home.

[@clercfred]

Thanks for doing this!! Audiophile are also audio consumers at the end of the day and we are not always in our listening room, so testing these types of audio products is really valuable!

[@nicolazanasi2982]

This is by far the best AirPods Pro #2 review I’ve seen so far. Thanks a lot for sharing

[@chewingcheung]

Thank you for the Ad break piece inside the video. It makes the ad breaks slightly better.

[@dylnz]

incredible feeling watching Darko reviewing Airpods Pro 2 with my Airpods Pro 2 in a crowded bar, silently 🫠

[@sam_9228]

Lmao same

[@bdmenne]

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[@randallsquires]

As I sit in a hotel room in NYC with Covid rather than mixing shows with the New York Philharmonic, I am going back and forth between the original and the version 2's. No contest, version 2 is far superior. Much more transparent. They really come in handy killing the sound of the fan on in the room too! I can hear it with the originals, but not the version 2's. Glad I grabbed them on my walk back from Lincoln center to my hotel.....

[@thecapone45]

16:45 Yeah so glad you reviewed these. First video of yours I’ve ever seen. Very well rounded and honest review. Awesome work.

[@williambracken9339]

Yep, glad you did this. As a member of your audience, I actually prefer content driven by your own curiosity.

[@neil3048]

Just purchased some today John. I was a little concerned because many of the reviews don’t make much of the sound improvement. Some even saying that they couldn’t really tell of any improvement at all. I got them a couple of hours before I saw you’re review and glad to say you’re on the same page as me. The sound improvement is massive, they sound wonderful. Lots more bass but not at all boomy. Great instrument separation and unlike you I think the vocal is quite forward. Absolutely love them. Keep up the good work John.

[@Returntotheworld]

Yeah just going to add my vote here. I had the original Pros and watched this review and I’m so used to the hype letting me down but OMG the bass in these is uncanny. Night and day. I’m very impressed!

[@shawntoronto7967]

Great review as always. Since setting up a 7.4.2 atmos system over COVID I have found myself listening to music more then ever. The best part has been discovering new music - and rediscovering older favourites as albums get remastered into the format. It’s made music and active listening an even bigger part of my life.

[@dudemastermaster8944]

The biggest difference I noticed between AirPod pro 2 vs normal Aidpods are it feels as if the AirPods Pro 2 sounds as if it has inbuild subwoofer; holy smokes it’s so much and deep bass!

[@fhaquuu]

I personally love the AirPods due to transparency mode. At the gym, riding a bike, running, you can hear what’s going on with a podcast or music perfectly mixed into the ambient noise. It’s amazingly useful for day to day

[@Robert.Dickson]

Saw this review a few months ago and decided to wait until the latest ones were released last week. Only the usb-c charging was added. I’ve had the original AirPods Pro for about 18 months and the difference the new ones made was instantly better. The bass being the big winner, but also as mentioned, the snappier connectivity between different devices. Definitely worth buying. Thanks for the review and free content.

[@FirstNameLastName-tb3rm]

I’ve been waiting for this video. You’re the first review I’ve seen that talked about potential sound quality improvements. I have the 1st gen. I am very much all in the Apple ecosystem. I’ve been trying to decide if I should get the gen 2 or wait for gen 3. I already love my gen 1’s. I have a job where I sit at a computer and listen to music all day. Side note, thank you for talking about music too in your videos. Just wanted to say thank you for doing this video. Makes my decision easy. Buy the gen 2 and give gen 1 to my daughter. 😂 cheers!

[@philf_]

I wasn’t planning on upgrading from AirPods Pro gen 1 until I heard about the audio improvements. When the gen 2 went on sale during Prime Day, I used my credit card points to purchase them. You’re review of its audio improvements are spot on. I noticed the bass improvements immediately. I experienced a “wow” moment! I also agree with your comments on Spatial audio. It is still too inconsistent for me to enable it. And I was hoping to love it.

Many will not understand how great spatial audio really is. If you have Apple TV you will understand it though. Some people invest a lot of money in their own home movie theater setup. No point in doing that if you got spatial audio as Airpods have. It's a next-level thing.

[@wkapteijn]

John your videos are getting miles better, and your acting too, with ever new posting. ❤ Really hope you may be able to review the Kef Mu7

[@toneslotohnz4540]

Nicely detailed review, as always. And thanks for the "Heads up" on the Head's spatial audio release!

[@29kalel]

This video is correct. The 1st gens were good but the second gen’s are insane.

[@BoywithLoveeee]

I literally just received it, tried it on and my mind was just blowed away with how good it is (coming from a gen 1). The anc is phenomenal yet scary at the same time. I’m so happy to upgrade from AirPods gen1 to AirPods Pro 2.

[@tomekhome]

Fully agree with the title. I had all the different revisions of Bose and Sony noise canceling headphones. I have some very nice high end headphones from Sennheiser and Focal and I still kinda enjoy the airpods the most. Quality is so good, they are also so convenient to wear and are great for phone calls at the same time.

[@asmigabrielmatouk4924]

i got an iphone 13 and i was in between airpods pro 2 or the sennheisers but i guess airpods are just a perfect fit all around balanced. So worth buying yeh?

[@mamoon7049]

@@asmigabrielmatouk4924 for sure, you will love how easily they connect and all the perks of the ecosystem

[@One_Guy]

the Airpods Pro 2 have a place in my collection for sure! the ANC on them is mind blowing and the transparency mode is so convenient

[@thomosburn8740]

I've had 5.1 audio at home for nearly 20 years. It's not that hard to set up! 5 matching full-range speakers and a sub with an adjustable low-pass filter. Plus, of course, a high-current receiver. I did have the foresight to buy anything I was even the slightest bit likely to ever listen to when it was reissued on DAD, dts-cd, DVD-A, SACD or blu-ray in surround. Some discs I owned for a few years before I was ready to listen to them. That Talking Heads brick, the Steven Wilson remixed prog-rock and XTC discs, more recently the Beatles boxed sets have all heightened my interest in the technology.

[@eleventhvolume9362]

I waited for the v2 and am very glad I did. My son lent me the v1 and also the XM4s. I really didn't like the usability of the Sonys (hated the touch controls and their size) and wasn't that keen on the sound either. Glad to see you talk about the spatial audio experience. I also love the Talking Heads 3d mixes, but I think the Kraftwerk Catalogue 3-D is exemplary. Agree about the separation being the primary advantage of spatial, but there's something else as well, something, er, airier about the sound. V. minor point, as an Apple Watch user, you could have mentioned the admirable integration there, with volume controlled with the crown and being able to see the track title, progress, etc. without digging out the phone.

[@nicocastillo2099]

I’m listening to this through my newly bought airpods pro 2 while doing my morning run. Came from Sony’s over the ear headset, and on a utility-perspective, this easily checks the boxes of what I needed.

[@ScowlerJase]

The biggest takeaway from this video was learning that Talking Heads spatial mixes are available now !!! My all time greatest band too! They should notify us of such things !!!! ❤

[@Elsteck]

Got them last week, it is great to know they have your blessing

[@stephencosta6814]

❤❤Great review John you’re pretty good at this stuff it seems so natural the way you talk about everything and I love your scenes and your b rolls and not let’s forget about your close-up shots Which are fantastic❤

[@marcbungener1877]

you forgot to mention that people on the other hear you much better than before, my 93 old mother could never hear me well with gen 1 and now she says it’s fine… Agree that both noise cancelling and music playback have been greatly improved. In fact I would never use gen 1 for music because they were not good enough for me while now I think it is fine. Thank you for the review

[@sdutt1990]

Thanks for this review. I got mine today and I must say this pair is waaayyyy better than the first generation from sound quality perspective. Totally agree with you here. Much more clarity, great separation and unmuddled bass. Also, awesome noise cancellation. At this price point Apple nailed it.

[@bill6872]

Mine will be delivered today. Looking forward to them.

[@Strigity]

Fantastic review! Also, you have good taste in music 👍 keep them coming

[@shuckylad]

They are very good, I’m currently on holiday and enjoying them immensely.

[@herrwarmduscher5204]

The bass on the new USB-C is insane. I dare say, too exaggerated. I played Search and Rescue by Drake and the headphones were rumbling. Much more than my B&W Pi7, Bose OC1 and Sony XM4 Overear.

[@thecapone45]

Dang. I just looked that song and took a listen to compare, and you’re right. I like the sounds from that song.

[@cosmic_gate476]

Thank god, now I can finally ditch my Sony XM4 earbuds since I just switched from Android to iPhone. The original air pods sound quality was a joke

[@RbNetEngr]

Thanks for another honest review. There have been many positive reviews posted for the AirPods Pro 2, but yours is more appreciated because you approach your reviews from both a functionality as well as an audiophile point of view. One minor correction - when you say that Apple Music Spatial Audio is a great combination for Apple Music users with Apple AirPods devices, this is only partially correct. The advantage that Apple AirPods devices have with Spatial Audio is that you can set your iOS device on Automatic Mode for Dolby Atmos and the AirPods chip will detect when a track is using Dolby Atmos (Spatial Audio) and turn the feature on. However, if you just turn on Dolby Atmos all the time, you can use the feature with ANY headphone, and it will still use Dolby Atmos when the music track is encoded with it. I do this all the time with my 7Hz Timeless IEMs (combined with an Audioquest Cobalt DAC) and the sound quality, as you said, is just outstanding. Thanks for the tip on Talking Heads...I'm going to check out those new Spatial Audio recordings now. BTW, most, if not all, of the Beatles catalog is also available with Spatial Audio in Apple Music, and it also sounds outstanding.

[@dimi-88]

Best airpods of all!!I have it untill one month know and is incredible masterpiece.i pay 300 euro and no regret 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@IgorPadalko]

There is a much better way to extract the AirPods from the case. Instead of pulling them up just twist them in place towards you. They will pop up into your hands. The sitting positions are specifically designed this way. :)

[@brutallyremastered4255]

I throw mine violently at any wall.

[@kennomos4220]

Thanks John... I really appreciate that you're bringing audiophile sensibilities into the real world. Your insights into bluetooth earphones are extremely helpful. Your down to earth approach to all these things has helped me come out of the closet as an audiophile! Respect.

[@johnnyhickman6798]

Fabulous to see this type of review.

[@Andyhandle]

Excellent review. And great to hear someone who knows pointing out that codecs aren't the key factor in audio quality (as I found, very much to my surprise). And as well as the audio quality, there are a lot of other features including comfort, pocketability, call quality, transparency and ANC that I look for in wireless earbuds/headphones. Love the cliff hanger!

[@t3dewys]

I just got a pair during the Amazon Prime sale, and I think they are pretty amazing. They still my ears a bit, but they are great!!

[@soulfulserenitybeats]

I have the 1st gen PRO Version from day one. I really like them but what I dont like is the battery. All the tech works but the battery keeps getting lower and lower. It’s so sad that there is not really an easy way to replace the battery. For me I think it’s the last wireless earphones. I will keep them until they die, but i bought now some IEMs so I hope that they will not fail or anything and last 10 years or more.

[@PaulLembo]

If ever the proof of drivers and DSP mattering more than lossless codecs wasn't clear, these made it crystal clear. The rare "wow" level upgrade.

[@TorToroPorco]

John deserves a special mention for using the phrase "pantybunch" in a review. I'm pretty sure that much of John's appeal for me are his unique euphemisms and vocabulary.

[@fehllyy]

The transparency mode is genuinely insane

[@BJSabet]

Ok, this is uncanny... I live in Berlin too. I'm using the AirPods Pro Gen 1 for 2 years now just for phone calls, podcasts and Apple TV. For music listening I got the Soundcore Liberty Pro 3 or the Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro (I'm a musician). Didn't want to buy the Gen 2 AirPods at all. Now comes the uncanny part. A music producer from HH who's a friend of mine told me I gotta try them out. I am currently on a business trip in Malaga, Spain and bought them at the local apple store last week. Lov'em to death... Now it's just the AirPods for everything and the DT 770 for professional use when I'm back home... :)

[@cecilereyna]

Your opinion is the only one I take in consideration. We have many reviewers out there that focus on the average user experience, which is fine, but earbuds and headphones are audio products after all. I appreciate you take the time to review popular products that are not targeted for audiophiles since nowadays, even audiophiles need them due to convenience. Thank you Darko, if I have to buy wireless earbuds I would buy the ones that affect the audio the least.

[@BrentWatkinsMusic]

I love your real-world reviews of popular products. You produce some of the most useful videos for audio enthusiasts. The only problem is now I need to figure out how to afford upgrading to 2nd gen. I especially like your take on spatial audio, something I've fallen headlong into, though I prefer the full home theater experience to the binaural "lite" version.

[@syanhc]

Dear John, Bloody hell! Talk about a cliffhanger….btw, I’m so glad you mentioned Talking Heads and David Byrne. I’m so excited to re-hear Little Creatures, and Stop Making Sense on spatial audio. Those are some of my favourite albums. David Byrne has done a lot for music and my own personal journey into music as a wee lad in the 80’s in Leeds. It’s through Byrne that I got into Eno with their collaborations on My Life in the Bush of Ghosts - a seminal album and Everything That Happens Will Happen Today (Wall Street 2 ost). That’s my journey into albums like Eno’s The Pearl and Apollo - amazing albums. And then that got me into Bowie - Low (another great album produced by Eno and recorded in Berlin I believe). Even Bowie’s The Next Day has echoes of the German period with Where Are We Now? and Set The World on Fire (very Enoesque). That got me into Ryuichi Sakamoto in his collaborations with Bowie and Bryne and therefore, Sakamoto’s own music in soundtracks such as The Last Emperor and Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence and Sakamoto’s work in the Yellow Magic Orchestra. David Bryne also created a compilation of Brazilian classics in the late 80’s that got me into Milton Nascimento and Caetano Veloso. And Bryne’s own albums are truly explorative which is the best music can be - to be taken on an aural adventure….yeah, and it all started from listening to Talking Heads - one of the best bands hands down…..

[@misterfritz9778]

Didn‘t come here for the review (already enjoying those new AirPods) but for the music suggestions. Thanks a lot for the Talking Heads “heads up” (sic) - those Atmos mixes are amazing! This whole spatial thing really depends on great sound mixing people - as far as I’ve seen something well beyond normal studio work.

[@mattbrooking2146]

You got the ear tip test with the original pro’s 👍🏼

[@rotaks1]

Great episode! I ordered a pair after your review. Looking forward to Talking Heads Spatial Audio!

[@Blacksmith574]

Listening to this on my Air Pods Pro 2

[@JeanYvesBouguet]

Same here 😂

[@WhiteBoardFinance]

I was at a PACKED restaurant last night and the anc was incredible. I turned on transparency mode and couldn’t believe how loud it was.

[@MoominBoomin]

Bought then 2 months ago (Pros 2 USB C) for 180$ and here are my thoughts what I drive: Airpods gen 1 + HD 6xx's I never really thought ANC would be good, and if im being honest I never really understood them. when I saw these go on sale, having an iPhone I said what the hell and pulled the trigger on these earbuds. Blown away at the sound quality difference and the significant bump up in bass. It is ridiculous. The comfort level with seal is excellent, and even though I wasn't big in the in ear fit, it doesn't budge when I go running. Cleaning my ears religiously to prevent the yellowing of the buds, and honestly whats worked for me so far is wipping the tips with my shirt to keep it from creating a build up. would highly recommend these buds if you have the regular airpods, it really is that much better

[@thieveslikeus1985]

I can’t believe how far these type of earbuds have come so now I get decent audio quality even when I’m at the gym. The Bose ear tips fit my ears best so I’m keen to see how their #2 compare to their Sony and Apple rivals.

[@scottfox6271]

Wow, Apple sheep here. I don’t have a copy of the AirPods Pro 2 yet but was very interested in your review and wonder how the compare, in your opinion to the AirPods Max. I also loved that surround sound muse at the end and wonder if we all will eventually convert to it with rereleased material like the talking heads etc.

[@Killyang]

I can really appreciate the outtakes at the end being a content creator myself, it is truly an art to be able to record yourself speaking without losing your train of thought or stutter. Excellent review by the way!

[@murraysampson2501]

Great review and thanks for the tip about Talking Heads!

[@leslie6650]

To make the voice louder or to your liking & make these headphones perfect you can go to ‘Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Headphone Accommodations, then turn on Headphone Accommodations’

[@ericjenkins2737]

Mixmaster Morris, what a legend and ambassador for MY kind of music.

[@michaelruss9604]

Thanks for the review John! Just picked up a pair and they are fantastic

[@jimbaker4942]

Hi John, first time finding your video. What a nice thing to watch and listen to. Not to be creepy, but the sound, look and content is just spot on. Like a great cup of tea; comforting and uplifting. Will be subscribing.

[@gamesessions]

Very interesting to hear your take on spatial audio at the end. I’ve always been interested in the surround sound mixes for albums, but not so much to steer the sound around my head, but to hear the extra layers of separation that the remixing process ultimately provides. Quite often, in fact, I’d take a surround mix then down-mix it back to stereo, so that I could listen on my headphones and it sounds phenomenal. Really hope this takes off in some way that headphone enthusiasts like myself can easily access it, as I’d love everyone to be able to hear what I hear, without having to do all the down-mixing process. Great video as always, thank you 😊

[@stevoc123]

I hope you’re going to say soundcore liberty pro3. Admittedly, I haven’t used the airpods2 but the liberty pro are fantastic to these ears. The app is a real star and offers so much customisation.

[@denisruskin348]

An amazing update over the first iteration. For people with Apple devices it really is a no brainer unless they don’t fit you with any of the 4 provided tip sizes. On Android though, there is better options as many of the functions are limited or do not even work.

[@christopherjohnson9001]

Thanks John for the review and comparison. I really appreciate your use cases and how those drive your opinion rather than a exclusively focusing on the technical albeit subjective comparison alone. This context is critical for me. Great job!

[@christiannisonger6445]

I am certainly glad you listened to your friend in LA. I’ve heard a lot of good reviews about the Air Pod Pro #2, but have always taken them with a grain of salt. You have now validated and given credibility to the ‘hype’.

[@mateuszkolodziejski5525]

Love this channel and your videos. Top notch content!

[@bryanb.8217]

Did you try the settings>accessibility >audio/visual >headphone accommodation settings it’s different than eq

[@MichaelJohnsonAzgard]

I like my Google Pixel Buds Pro. As I'm disabled, the built in Google assistant is very handy, and the audio isn't bad as well.

[@anaymakan6989]

Used to own the AirPods Pro 1st gen but sold them because I wanted to try bang and Olufsen hx headphones. I love them but find them hard to use as they are big to carry and can’t always bring them everywhere I go so I’m back to needing a pair of earphones that can slide in my pocket. Split between these and the QC earbuds 2 from Bose. Leaning towards the AirPods as most of my devices are apple and the U1 chip makes it super convenient to find. I have Apple Watch and magsafe chargers. So super tempted

[@Tre7we88]

Great review. You are on a wireless roll! I recently bought the WH-1000XM4 and I’ve just picked up the AirPod Pro 2s. I was blown away by Apple’s upgraded sound and functionality. I had tried the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3. In my opinion, better sound than the Apples but let down by comfort, ergonomics and a left earbud failure.

[@b00m3rh4nd_sol]

Yes gotta say these new v2 AirPods are better in pretty much every way. Love the new amps and surprised how much I like the Spatial sound.

[@dubsmachine555]

I had the Sony's for a few months and recently moved to iPhone (begrudgingly) and got a pair of AP Pro 2 to compare. I agree that the Sony's have more weight behind them but the the APP2 are a lot clearer and sound more authentic to the original source so I decided to keep them. The Apple integration is just the icing on the cake.

[@seboll13]

Just to comment, the 6 hours battery life is with ANC on. If it's off, it can go up to 8 hours.

[@mchlnhs]

The best thing the Atmos mixes give you is dynamic range imo. Drums often sound so much better..

[@RVDL]

Thanks Mr. Darko for this review, I always look forward to your video's.

[@RVDL]

And also for pointing out Talking Heads. I wasn't familiar with their music.

[@carlosgillespie]

Comply tips improved the bass quality for me in APP2s. Slightly more sub-bass and more vibrant low and mids.

[@harrymoss5434]

Did they improve the noise cancelling or passive noise cancellation with a better fit?

[@69Muscle]

I just received my new AirPods Pro 2’s. I was skeptical that they would live up to the hype and reviews. Wow. These are awesome. They are truly awesome. The noise cancellation is superb and the sound is excellent. I was really surprised how good the Bass is. Truly spectacular product.

[@subukai]

I was listening to the Spatial audio Taking Heads - Psycho you mentioned... I see what you are saying very cool effect .. sounds like someone running around me singing.. lol. Great review of the Apple's Airpords Pro 2! Btw I used KZbin Music to find that song.

[@RickCabi]

Hmm I actually believe your reviews, you seems a very credible person who knows what really good sound is about and how you explain things are clear enough. And your review with the Sony solved my doubtful thoughts of I should buy the Sony mx4 or not, and I'm glad I bought it with your review.

[@andreaszweili8593]

Spatial Audio is great for watching movies as well. And fot that it doesn’t really require anything special. One of the main points for me with the Airpods. It makes watching movies while traveling just so much mor enjoyable.

[@Razertw]

But it's pretty limited. On iPhone it works in some apps but on Mac it doesn’t work on netflix, only Apple TV I think, which I don't have. On downloaded movies with surround audio or even Dolby Atmos I can't get it to work (with VLC), can't change the option to spatial audio. And for Smart TV you need Apple TV, the actual Apple TV device not the app.

[@Ecto44]

@@Razertw I think it works on certain browsers and not others. If I recall correctly it works streaming Netflix in safari.

[@mk500]

I really appreciate this thorough review. Fascinating commentary on the Talking Heads spacial audio production. I almost always have this feature turned off because I tend to vastly prefer the stereo mixes, but I might try it again just for Talking Heads. It’s truly all about the mix, and that’s why I kind of feel these alternate mixes should be separate releases. But also maybe that’s confusing when managing a library for many people. It’s interesting and controversial tech for sure.

[@maximes4428]

I have both xm4 and airpods pro 2 as an android user, and everything you said about them, I agree. You were spot on.

[@ibrahimsincap3705]

Is it good for Android users or should i go for a Momentum True Wireless 3?

[@maximes4428]

@@ibrahimsincap3705 Yes it's very usable. The ONLY thing you should do is pair them with an iphone and add "Off" in sound modes so you get ANC, ambient, and off. You can cycle through the modes, play pause, volume up/down... there are apps to see the battery and get the popup...

[@GrindCityGuitars]

One thing not mentioned here - Watching a movie or series on Apple TV with AirPods Pro + Spatial Audio is a really enjoyable experience.

[@BelfastBiker]

indeed. couple times now even on youtube videos, it seems I had a huge pair of speakers in front of me and I urgently took my earphones off to check. Amazing.

[@nasaspacemanwho6711]

Love the hoodie colour. Yep iv got some good iems and had the sonys as well. But the convenience of using the ipod pros even over my bose q35s just nudges the ipods ahead for me. Flight I did a few weeks back I just took my pros with me. Normally its always been the bose. I'm at that point in life when I just want things to work and be less hassle.

[@stevevlahos1]

Thanks John. One of my favorite channels for all things audio.

[@DominikZalewski85]

Totally agreed. I upgrade to v2 and I love all the settle changes especially the bass. I was really hoping H2 chip will introduce true lossless over BT but I think it will take them another year or two to get it to the market.

[@liamporter1137]

Great review. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait for your next review about a better Bluetooth earphones.

[@thismarkp]

Lovin the outtakes 😂

[@paultownsend3696]

I am really liking the b-roll music on this video. As always, great output.

[@mw0i0]

Booka Shade Night Falls, Yes John!!!! That drop.....Made for headphones, brilliant. Nice episode too.

[@bfourney]

Listening to this on my airpod pro 2s

[@paulomunozartavia2282]

Me too! I am honestly surprised that they deliver so much for a non-audiophile product

[@jmichaelpruitt]

I love all things "head-fi"! Looking forward to more of this content. You may want to consider a separate YT channel if that content is messing with your algorithms on you current channel.

[@lkibbler]

Thank you so much for reminding me of how incredibly great The Talking Heads were. I was totally into punk like the Dead Kennedys and X and the Circle Jerks and for some reason DJ’s put the Heads into the same category. All I can say is David and company pulled me up up up up up up out of punk and I think they were the first to make being a nerd or geek cool. I am currently enjoying them on Apple Music AirPlayed to my wiim mini then optically fed to my topping dx3 pro+ and finally out through my trusty HD6 xx’s. Wow to be a headphone hobbyist you really have to be a nerd!

[@ibassnote]

So I finally bought them. Previously a Jabra 65t user. Wow. These are incredible. So much tech and thought packed into these. It’s impressive in a way Apple used to be. They feel great in the ear. They sound clear and balanced. I use them with a flat eq setting, every other setting was a distraction and less satisfying. The functions work with little effort. Just listening to the incidental music in this video there is actual sub-bass happening here. I agree with the transparency mode being very nice. I am about to board my first flight and will be curios about the noise cancellation. I notice that it is far more subtle than my old Bose 20i. But I hated all the bulk of those earphones. These Apple AirPod pro 2 really feel like a near-bargain. Not so convinced of the spatial audio tracks on Apple at first listen. It could be that I’m so used to the old mixes. Willing to give them a shot.

[@GiovanniRS]

How was the noise cancelling in the flight bro?

[@ibassnote]

@@GiovanniRS surprisingly good. The thing about the ANC is how subtle it comes on. My old Bose used to sound like you were going underwater. The AirPods just cut the sounds effortlessly. I can still hear some voices occasionally. But when I use them for awhile and then turn them off I am shocked by the difference.

[@Chinookman]

Nice review. For me it’s all comfort, convenience, integration, all around use ability but in NO WAY audiophile grade for music appreciation. I had Pro v1 but returned when I couldn’t get a seal with any included tips. Now I own 2 v3 with better sound than v1, great passive transparency. But of course no ANC or sub bass, etc. Yesterday I gave a many year old perfect pair of v1 to my 11 year old, still holding a charge; very happy to see that. Anyone else have difficulty getting proper fit from included tips? It concerns me as I may pick up a pair TODAY. I had a licensed audiologist look at my ear canals. He said nothing seemed odd about my shape. They start on the large side and then taper down. As a fan of 3rd party tips I’m also conflicted about whether it will compromise sound quality. Guess I’ll have to buy where I can refurn if need be. 😂

[@consciousone143]

Absolutely loved your video, I just got my AirPods Pro 2 and unequivocally love them😊❤

[@CL-Se7en]

Trying to decide between the AirPod pro 2 or the Bose qc 2 earbuds as a complement to my Bose 700’s. Your video was great! I didn’t immediately see a review of the Bose on your channel. Hopefully they interest you enough to review them soon.

[@svmrapper9959]

ONCE AND FOR ALL CAN YOU TELL WHICH ARE THE BEST SOUNDING TRUE WIRELESS EARBUDS , SOLELY BASED ON SOUND QUALITY