How to fix AirPods Pro 3 noise issues?

I'm experiencing the same thing with my one week old APP3 that I bought to upgrade from APP2. I never experienced the same (or even a similar) problem with my APP1s or APP2s. When I first put the AirPods in my ears, the hissing noise is quite loud. It then levels off at a steady, low volume constant statistic. It is very annoying when there is nothing playing, and less noticeable when something is playing. But once you first become aware of the low-level background static / white noise / hissing, it becomes quite obtrusive to a good listener experience.

The situation has me disappointed in Apple (for the first time ever) for charging the same premium price I've become accustomed to paying for the superior customer experience & highest quality products. Here's to hoping that it's a software / firmware issue that can be corrected. If they don't acknowledge the issue soon, I'm unfortunately going to have to return the hardware.

Yeah I’m seeing so many reviews of the AirPods and non of them mention it, I started to wonder if I was the only one hearing it. I already bought another pair but it still has the same problem. I love the noise cancellation and the sound quality of the AirPods but the floor noise/static noise is such a bummer especially when these AirPods are almost 300 dollars.

There’s dozens of forum posts floating around now citing the same issues — this is more than some fringe subset of people with odd sensitivities. We’re now a month out from release. Apple probably won’t respond or acknowledge this unless it gets picked up by a significant tech blog or the media.

I also hear the static noise in both left and right. It may have come after the latest firmware update. It will suit Apple to acknowledge if there is a firmware problem or is set as expected before many of us are going to return it.

Same thing and unfortunately I went ahead and returned them - started wearing 2s again. There wasn’t much difference for me personally to begin with. Sure ANC was nice but that static noise? Nope. And based on what I know about Apple it’s better to solve the problem yourself than wait for their act.

Also experiencing this errant white noise issue. I was super excited to use my new APP3 on a flight (737-800) and immediately disappointed by the unacceptable performance while in Noise Cancelling mode (not playing any audio). The noise canceling “noise” continues to change like random sounds waves. Unbearable for more than a few minutes.

Same issue with static, primarily in left earbud, product OOTB. Will contact Apple for troubleshooting, likely have to return product. Luckily still have 2 weeks to return this product. Disappointing.

Apple should confirm whether they are working on a fix or whether customers should simply return their purchase.

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Has anyone had any luck exchanging it for a new one? Or does it just has the same hissing problem. ?

My left AirPod started doing this today out of nowhere, I tried all troubleshooting and it stopped the high pitched sound but the crackling and ocean noise won’t stop. They’ve told me to go to the store to have them looked it, but the high pitched noise was so loud it perforated my eardrum. My ear started bleeding and it’s been ringing ever since

I face severe ear pain with cracking noise on my product purchased in India , ( first product purchased on launch day and it’s a big mistake )delivered to me on 18-Sep , my airpod pro 3 is at service center since 18-Oct (21 days now ) and Apple tried replacing new left & right pods to have the issue exist .. they don’t have solution yet to this weird design issue .. I had requested cash back .. ( my AirPod pro first generation was seem less for more than 2-3 yrs before I lost it , I regret losing it now ) .. Apple removed my post today for adding this feedback on AirPod pro 3 which is really bad

I used my AirPods Pro 2 for a few hours yesterday (experiencing the same noise issue as the 3 I returned), and when I removed them from my ears, I was left with a persistent noise that lasted until this morning. Could the headphones with this defect potentially harm my ears? I don't want to start having noises in my head 😖

Well... I'm on y third (!) pair of Airpods Pro 3 now, got the latest pair from the Apple Store in The Hague this morning. The previous two pairs started 'squealing' after a couple of hours of use which rendered them unusable. Changing modes didn't help. My ears are clean (doctor checked the other day.. grin). So there you are. I don't hold out much hope that this 3rd pair will improve anything. However, the firmware is still on 8A358, maybe a newer firmware version will help. I already confessed to the 'Genius' this morning that if problems re-occur with this 3rd pair, I'll then have the sale nullified and will go back to a pair of AP Pro 2. Hopefully, I'll be able to find a decent refurbished set. That would be my first time that I return an Apple product. Call me lucky.. <g>

I’m waiting for 2 pod replacement by Apple after 10 days for mail discussion between apple authorised service centre and Apple back end technical team .. they hope replacing pod out of pod will make this crackling / squealing noise disappear .. appears like apple do not have any idea of the issue technically and keep replacing pods .. I’m 6 days short from a month since I submitted my AirPod with Apple authorised service center in India .. waiting for the magic

Without noise cancellation, they have no wite noise or cracking sounds, but I hear myself swallowing, breathing, walking, and pumping blood through my ears, so they lose their magic. It's even worse than having white noise 😆 Please, Apple, don't use this information as a possible solution 🙏 Both cases are unfavorable.

Thanks a lot, @IdrisSeabright, for your advice. Based on the number of posts I had deleted, I was certain Apple was monitoring this forum 😆 I'll try to speak with the Genius Bar at my local Apple Store. If that does not work, I'll return them. I don't want to end up deaf because of an incorrect operation of the headset 😖