Hello Esther: I love my AirPods so far. I’ve had them for a little over a week and I’m finding them to be very useful and very comfortable. The one thing I will say is that it’s hard to use them when you’re asleep lol! The earbuds fall out of your ears. Maybe I need to create some kind of an ear sock or something. Other than that I love them!
******* MQ ******* > On Nov 8, 2021, at 4:47 PM, Esther Levegnale <elevegn...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > Hi, Everyone, > > I just purchased the AirPods 3 and haven't received them yet. I was > wondering how satisfied you folks who have them are with these Airpods. > > Thanks so much. > > Esther > > Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+! > >>> On Nov 8, 2021, at 4:50 PM, Mickey Quenzer <mickey.quen...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >> >> >> ******* MQ ******* >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: Kliph <kliph.miller...@outlook.com> >>> Date: November 6, 2021 at 9:45:13 AM CDT >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: AirPods 3 review: A fantastic set of earbuds with a problematic >>> price point | iMore >>> Reply-To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> >>> >>>>> Luke Filipowicz1 Nov 2021 >>>>> <airpods-3-in-case-hero.jpg> >>>>> Source: Luke Filipowicz / iMore >>>>> When Apple first announced the AirPods years ago, they were an exciting >>>>> new product, and aside from Beats, Apple's first foray into wireless >>>>> headphones. Fast forward to today, and the AirPods lineup has grown to >>>>> include the ANC capable earbuds, AirPods Pro, and the luxurious >>>>> over-the-ear headphones AirPods Max. It's clear to see that AirPods 3 is >>>>> an impressive culmination of what Apple has learned in the headphone >>>>> market in just a few short years, and it's the best set of basic AirPods >>>>> they have ever made. >>>>> >>>>> After using the AirPods 3 all week, I have completely fallen in love with >>>>> them. They have been a delight to use, from how easy they pair with all >>>>> my Apple devices to just how much improved the sound quality is over the >>>>> AirPods 2. However, the same issues the AirPods have always had are still >>>>> present on the AirPods 3, and that's mainly by design. Add in the >>>>> precarious price point, and you have a product that is simultaneously >>>>> very compelling to some people and an absolute non-starter to others. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> AirPods 3: Price and availability >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> <airpods-3-buds.jpg> >>>>> Source: Luke Filipowicz / iMore >>>>> The AirPods 3 comes in a wireless charging case compatible with MagSafe >>>>> and has a new design that looks a lot more like the AirPods Pro than the >>>>> old AirPods 2, except for the silicone ear tips. While they don't have >>>>> ANC, they do have decent 6-hour battery life in the buds, work with >>>>> Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, and the new skin-detect sensor. >>>>> >>>>> The AirPods (3rd generation) are available now from wherever you usually >>>>> buy your Apple devices. They cost $179 and, unfortunately for some, only >>>>> come in white. >>>>> >>>>> AirPods 3: All the good things >>>>> >>>>> <airpods-3-with-case-right-earbud-lying-in-front-of-case.jpg> >>>>> Source: Luke Filipowicz / iMore >>>>> In my best efforts to not bury the lede, I'll start with this — the >>>>> AirPods 3 sound quite a bit better than the AirPods 2, and honestly, >>>>> pretty close to the quality of AirPods Pro. Of course, you don't have >>>>> silicone ear tips to get the excellent sound isolation that the AirPods >>>>> Pro can give you, but if you put ear tips on the AirPods 3, the sound >>>>> would likely be very similar without the ANC. >>>>> >>>>> The bass performance on the AirPods 3 is probably where you'll notice the >>>>> most difference right out of the gate. It's much more present than in the >>>>> previous models and makes listening to heavy rock, EDM, and other >>>>> bass-heavy genres much more enjoyable. The mids and the highs always come >>>>> through clear and crisp, so I have not noticed any clipping, and since >>>>> Apple threw in its Adaptive EQ technology into the AirPods 3, the sound >>>>> should always be pretty consistent. >>>>> >>>>> Spatial Audio is cool, but not always the best. >>>>> >>>>> That brings me to the other significant audio enhancement, the AirPods >>>>> (3rd generation), Spatial Audio. This is a feature you need to experience >>>>> for yourself to really hear the difference it can make. In most >>>>> instances, to my ears, it sounds incredible. It's like having surround >>>>> sound in your ears, and it makes music — and especially movies — sound >>>>> much more dynamic and full. Of course, it can depend on what you're >>>>> listening to, a few tracks I have heard with Spatial Audio have sounded a >>>>> bit odd, seems to happen more with rock than other genres in my >>>>> experience, but overall I'm happy to have a pair of headphones that can >>>>> finally take advantage of it. >>>>> >>>>> <airpods-3-in-ear-fit.jpg> >>>>> Source: Luke Filipowicz / iMore >>>>> What's maybe even a more pleasant surprise is just how comfortable the >>>>> AirPods 3 are in your ears. The design of the AirPods 3 are much more >>>>> akin to the AirPods Pro, as they sport smaller stems and a more tapered >>>>> earbud end that sits a little further in your ear than the AirPods 2 did. >>>>> They are nice and light but fit pretty fit snuggly in your ears. I >>>>> couldn't find a way to dislodge them from my ears without purposely >>>>> trying to; even while going for a jog around the neighborhood, they >>>>> stayed perfectly in place. Of course, they aren't as secure in your ear >>>>> as silicone tips would be, but if the AirPods 3 fit in your ear nicely, I >>>>> think you would have a hard time accidentally losing one out of your ear >>>>> with average use. Plus, silicone tips are nice for sound isolation, but >>>>> at the end of the day, I've never been able to comfortably wear any >>>>> earbuds for hours on end that have silicone ear tips — I don't have that >>>>> problem with the AirPods 3. I have been wearing these almost non-stop >>>>> since I got them (save for charging them and sleeping), and I forget they >>>>> are in my ears after a while; that's how comfortable they are. >>>>> >>>>> The AirPods 3 are so comfortable, I forget they are in my ears. >>>>> >>>>> Speaking of charging, the battery life on the AirPods 3 is awesome. Apple >>>>> states you get about six hours in the buds alone, and in my testing, that >>>>> estimate seems to be about accurate. It's way better than the 4.5 hours >>>>> the AirPods Pro are rated for, which is likely due to the fact that the >>>>> AirPods 3 don't need extra juice to run ANC or Transparency Mode. You may >>>>> get a little less if you're taking a lot of calls on them or using them >>>>> in a lot of video chats, but even on days when I used them in meetings >>>>> and to talk to my friends, I didn't notice a huge decline in battery >>>>> performance. >>>>> >>>>> <airpods-3-battery-on-iphone-13-pro.jpg> >>>>> Source: Luke Filipowicz / iMore >>>>> The MagSafe wireless charging case is fantastic. It's nice and compact >>>>> making it easy to carry around in a pocket if you want, and the >>>>> additional approximate 24 hours in the charging case (for a total of 30 >>>>> hours of listening time) means even on the road, you have quite a bit of >>>>> time before you need to find a plug to juice up your AirPods. Plus, when >>>>> you do throw the AirPods in your case, five minutes of charging provides >>>>> an hour of listening time. So, a little break to charge your buds here >>>>> and there throughout the day can really push the amount of time you can >>>>> have them in your ears. >>>>> >>>>> If you have a MagSafe charger or any wireless charger, you can always pop >>>>> the AirPods 3 case one it to charge up the case when it's dead, or use >>>>> the included USB-C-to-Lightning cable Apple provides. >>>>> >>>>> Lastly, let's talk about all that Apple-specific magic that's baked into >>>>> the AirPods 3. Much like all AirPods, pairing and switching between Apple >>>>> devices is like magic. Open up the AirPods 3 case, press connect, and >>>>> boom, you're off to the races. It's just as much a joy as it was on the >>>>> very first pair of AirPods introduced five years ago. Add in the ability >>>>> to simply say "Hey, Siri" anytime you want to activate Apple's virtual >>>>> assistant, and the AirPods 3 don't feel like an accessory, but more of an >>>>> extension of your other Apple devices. It just all works together so >>>>> beautifully. >>>>> >>>>> <airpods-3-force-sensor-closeup.jpg> >>>>> Source: Luke Filipowicz / iMore >>>>> What's new on the AirPods 3 is the inclusion of the force sensor located >>>>> near the bottom of the stem on each earbud, and they work just like they >>>>> do on the AirPods Pro. Squeeze them once to play/pause playback or answer >>>>> calls. A double-squeeze will let you skip tracks forward, and a >>>>> triple-squeeze will let you go back a track. It works wonderfully, and >>>>> aside from a slight learning curve of how to squeeze them just right to >>>>> activate them, they work better than most controls on other wireless >>>>> earbuds that I've tried. >>>>> >>>>> AirPods 3: Some reasons you might not want to buy >>>>> >>>>> <airpods-3-in-case-in-jeans-pocket.jpg> >>>>> Source: Luke Filipowicz / iMore >>>>> Look, I love the AirPods 3 a lot, but they have all the same >>>>> disadvantages as the AirPods 2 that came before it. >>>>> >>>>> Although they fit better in your ear than previous iterations, they still >>>>> don't have any real sound isolation that comes from the ultra-secure fit >>>>> and seal that silicone or foam tips would provide. That means you still >>>>> deal with a decent amount of sound leakage, so if you're beside a busy >>>>> street, you're going to need to turn up your tunes a bit. >>>>> >>>>> Of course, none of the Apple-specific features on the AirPods 3 are >>>>> transferable to other devices. If you use an Android phone, you won't see >>>>> any of the benefits that make the AirPods such a great companion to your >>>>> best iPhone. The easy pairing, the Hey, Siri support, the head tracking >>>>> with Spatial Audio, one of those features, will not work on anything but >>>>> an iPhone. This is all by design, mind you, so they aren't so much faults >>>>> with the AirPods 3 as they are reasons you may not want to buy them. At >>>>> the end of the day, the AirPods 3 are still AirPods, with all the good >>>>> and bad that come with them. >>>>> >>>>> At the end of the day, the AirPods 3 are still AirPods, >>>>> >>>>> Speaking of reasons you might not want to buy the AirPods 3, the pricing >>>>> of the AirPods 3 leaves the product in a very precarious place because >>>>> the AirPods Pro exists. >>>>> >>>>> Although the official price of the AirPods Pro are $249, you can often >>>>> find them on sale. In fact, as of writing this, you could snag a pair of >>>>> AirPods Pro from Amazon for under $200 — and I've seen them go as low as >>>>> $180 in the past. That means that in reality, the AirPods 3 are only >>>>> about $20-$30 cheaper than a pair of AirPods Pro depending on where you >>>>> look, and when you compare the AirPods 3 vs. the AirPods Pro, the water >>>>> tends to get a little muddy. Both models mainly have the same features, >>>>> but with the inclusion of ANC on the AirPods Pro, they are the better >>>>> option if you care purely about sound quality. Yes, I'm sure retailers >>>>> will eventually discount the AirPods 3 as well, and then maybe this point >>>>> doesn't hold up as well, but if you're considering buying a pair right >>>>> now, it's something you should know. >>>>> >>>>> AirPods 3: Competition >>>>> >>>>> <airpods-pro-rock-and-roll.jpg> >>>>> Source: Rene Ritchie / iMore >>>>> I touched on this already, but the AirPods Pro are the main competition >>>>> for the AirPods because you can often find them on sale. They often all >>>>> have the same benefits that the AirPods 3 do to Apple users, and they >>>>> have ANC, making them the obvious choice if you want to tune out the >>>>> world. The AirPods 3 only has two benefits over the AirPods Pro, and >>>>> that's the new skin detect sensor that makes them better at telling when >>>>> they are in your ears or not and longer battery life. >>>>> >>>>> <tribit-flybuds-3-pink-case-open.jpg> >>>>> Source: Christine Romero-Chan / iMore >>>>> The AirPods 3 other competition is the plethora of look-a-likes and >>>>> knockoffs to the AirPods that have popped up over the years since Apple >>>>> first introduced the AirPods. Things like the Anker Liberty SoundCore Air >>>>> 2, EarFun wireless earbuds, or the Tribit Flybuds 3 all can be much >>>>> cheaper than the AirPods 3 and sometimes offer things like better battery >>>>> life or a better IP rating. One thing is for sure, none of those >>>>> 3rd-party products will offer you the same Apple integration that the >>>>> AirPods 3 do. >>>>> >>>>> AirPods 3: Should you buy it? >>>>> >>>>> <airpods-3-earbuds-beside-case.jpg> >>>>> Source: Luke Filipowicz / iMore >>>>> You should buy this if ... >>>>> >>>>> You want Spatial Audio >>>>> You want all the Apple-specific features >>>>> You like earbuds without silicone or foam tips >>>>> You shouldn't buy this if... >>>>> >>>>> You want ANC in your wireless buds >>>>> You like earbuds with silicone or foam tips >>>>> You'd rather spend a bit more money on the AirPods Pro >>>>> If you enjoy your original AirPods and are looking for an upgrade, the >>>>> AirPods 3 are perfect. They are better in every way than the older >>>>> AirPods and offer some amazing features like Spatial Audio, 6-hour >>>>> battery life, and even better microphones. You mix all that in with the >>>>> new design that's so dang comfortable in your ears it's almost invisible, >>>>> the awesome force sensor on each earbud that lets you control playback >>>>> and answer calls, and all the Apple-specific goodness that comes on the >>>>> entire AirPods lineup, the AirPods 3 really are the best version of the >>>>> basic AirPods we have ever seen. >>>>> >>>>> 4.5 out of 5 >>>>> >>>>> The AirPods 3 are a great pair of wireless earbuds, and I love them a >>>>> lot, but because you can often find the AirPods Pro for heavy discounts >>>>> so often, you have to ask yourself a few questions when considering the >>>>> AirPods 3. Do you hate silicone ear tips? Is ANC important to you? Does >>>>> the extra battery life of the AirPods 3 sound like something you want? >>>>> Think hard about those answers, because if you catch a good sale on the >>>>> AirPods Pro, they might only cost you an extra $20-30 bucks. >>>>> >>>>> Still, I'm happy I went with the AirPods 3. As someone who is heavily >>>>> invested in the Apple ecosystem has never really liked silicone ear tips >>>>> and doesn't think ANC in a pair of earbuds is an absolute must-have >>>>> feature, the AirPods 3 are the perfect headphones for me. And they just >>>>> might be for you too. >>>>> >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners >>> or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>> >>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >>> mk...@ucla.edu. 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