that's wonderful! I can't wait to get them! Thanks for your nice review! Esther
Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+! > On Nov 8, 2021, at 6:20 PM, Mickey Quenzer <[email protected]> wrote: > > > 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 <[email protected]> >>> 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 <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>> >>> >>> ******* MQ ******* >>> >>> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>>> From: Kliph <[email protected]> >>>> Date: November 6, 2021 at 9:45:13 AM CDT >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Subject: AirPods 3 review: A fantastic set of earbuds with a problematic >>>> price point | iMore >>>> Reply-To: [email protected] >>>> >>>> >>>>>> 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. 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