AirPod Pro issue: left is muffled/echoes (1 Viewer)

[offdee]

My right one is perfect, but my left one has a weird muffled “echo” to it. When I put them in without music playing the left one sounds exactly like when you hold a big seashell up to your ear. They are about 1.5 yrs old.

Looked online and just says to clean it by multiple methods. Tried them all and no improvement.

Anybody have a similar experience or know what the deal / fix is for it?

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Buy the new ones.

 

[Hawks64]

My right one is perfect, but my left one has a weird muffled “echo” to it. When I put them in without music playing the left one sounds exactly like when you hold a big seashell up to your ear. They are about 1.5 yrs old.

Looked online and just says to clean it by multiple methods. Tried them all and no improvement.

Anybody have a similar experience or know what the deal / fix is for it?

There were some known issues with certain early builds, Apple pushed the warranty on them out a year or so. Worth heading into an Apple store, they can test them there for you.

 

[gianmarco]

I'd just move.

 

[offdee]

I'd just move.

I’m gonna consider this.

 

[beer 30]

My right one is perfect, but my left one has a weird muffled “echo” to it. When I put them in without music playing the left one sounds exactly like when you hold a big seashell up to your ear. They are about 1.5 yrs old.

Looked online and just says to clean it by multiple methods. Tried them all and no improvement.

Anybody have a similar experience or know what the deal / fix is for it?

Sleep with the left ones wife

 

[offdee]

Buy the new ones.

Well, took them into the Apple Store and they ran the sound diagnostic test on them and the Left was bad but the Right wasn't passing either. $180 to replace those 2 yr old ones. LUCKILY TODAY they just released the 2nd Gen AirPod Pros for $250, soooooo. The new ones have the lanyard hook on the case so just had to have 'em.

 

[ChiefD]

Buy the new ones.

Well, took them into the Apple Store and they ran the sound diagnostic test on them and the Left was bad but the Right wasn't passing either. $180 to replace those 2 yr old ones. LUCKILY TODAY they just released the 2nd Gen AirPod Pros for $250, soooooo. The new ones have the lanyard hook on the case so just had to have 'em.

Good move. This is what the ballers use.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Your left ear needs to be brought in for a complete cleaning.

 

[zamboni]

My right one is perfect, but my left one has a weird muffled “echo” to it.

Weird indeed, but brilliant

 

[Hawks64]

Buy the new ones.

Well, took them into the Apple Store and they ran the sound diagnostic test on them and the Left was bad but the Right wasn't passing either. $180 to replace those 2 yr old ones. LUCKILY TODAY they just released the 2nd Gen AirPod Pros for $250, soooooo. The new ones have the lanyard hook on the case so just had to have 'em.

They should have replaced them for free, the warranty was extended for 3yrs post-purchase per this article.

 

[offdee]

Buy the new ones.

Well, took them into the Apple Store and they ran the sound diagnostic test on them and the Left was bad but the Right wasn't passing either. $180 to replace those 2 yr old ones. LUCKILY TODAY they just released the 2nd Gen AirPod Pros for $250, soooooo. The new ones have the lanyard hook on the case so just had to have 'em.

They should have replaced them for free, the warranty was extended for 3yrs post-purchase per this article.

Hmm, interesting. Even when I go to the "info" of them on my phone it says warranty expired. Oh well, the new ones sound great...much deeper bass and much better noise cancelling.

But, I'll still go back and ask about this...I can then get replacements and sell them

 

[Grahamburn]

Could you imagine if we all started a new thread for every little life problem we had?

 

[offdee]

Could you imagine if we all started a new thread for every little life problem we had?

Hey, without this thread I’d never have seen the 3 yr warranty thing which will likely get me a new set to sell and make $100+

 

[northern exposure]

Buy the new ones.

Well, took them into the Apple Store and they ran the sound diagnostic test on them and the Left was bad but the Right wasn't passing either. $180 to replace those 2 yr old ones. LUCKILY TODAY they just released the 2nd Gen AirPod Pros for $250, soooooo. The new ones have the lanyard hook on the case so just had to have 'em.

This is how they getcha!

 

[grateful zed]

its called 'reverb', deal with it.

 

[offdee]

its called 'reverb', deal with it.

Nope they were off. The sound diagnostics test proved it. The new ones are crisp and clear. Great bass and much better noise canceling.

 

[massraider]

Well, took them into the Apple Store and they ran the sound diagnostic test on them and the Left was bad but the Right wasn't passing either. $180 to replace those 2 yr old ones. LUCKILY TODAY they just released the 2nd Gen AirPod Pros for $250, soooooo. The new ones have the lanyard hook on the case so just had to have 'em.

Yes, this certainly seems very lucky that the new $250 air pods were available when you are having problems with the old ones.

 

[offdee]

They should have replaced them for free, the warranty was extended for 3yrs post-purchase per this article.

No go on the AirPod 3 yr warranty. I apparently didn't buy them in the correct window date. :eyeroll:'

 

[Gally]

My right one is perfect, but my left one has a weird muffled “echo” to it. When I put them in without music playing the left one sounds exactly like when you hold a big seashell up to your ear. They are about 1.5 yrs old.

Looked online and just says to clean it by multiple methods. Tried them all and no improvement.

Anybody have a similar experience or know what the deal / fix is for it?

It's not the Airpod.....it's your left ear

 

[northern exposure]

They should have replaced them for free, the warranty was extended for 3yrs post-purchase per this article.

No go on the AirPod 3 yr warranty. I apparently didn't buy them in the correct window date. :eyeroll:'

I'm not sure why people continue to buy Apple products. I hear these fantastic tales about Apple standing behind their products and replacing used items with brand new items for free.
I certainly didn't have this experience with their products and don't know anyone that has.

Don't get me started on the Apple "Geniuses" in their stores.

 

[Hawks64]

They should have replaced them for free, the warranty was extended for 3yrs post-purchase per this article.

No go on the AirPod 3 yr warranty. I apparently didn't buy them in the correct window date. :eyeroll:'

I'm not sure why people continue to buy Apple products. I hear these fantastic tales about Apple standing behind their products and replacing used items with brand new items for free.
I certainly didn't have this experience with their products and don't know anyone that has.

Don't get me started on the Apple "Geniuses" in their stores.

I was able to get my OG Airpod Pros replaced under that program well after the original 1yr warranty was over

 

[Major]

My right one is perfect, but my left one has a weird muffled “echo” to it. When I put them in without music playing the left one sounds exactly like when you hold a big seashell up to your ear. They are about 1.5 yrs old.

Looked online and just says to clean it by multiple methods. Tried them all and no improvement.

Anybody have a similar experience or know what the deal / fix is for it?

Get the LV earbuds next time GB. I've never experienced any of these problems.

https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/louis-vuitton-horizon-wireless-earphones-red-nvprod2090053v/QAB130