Airpod pro3 high frequency noise / squeal after 90mins continuous use.
Airpod pro3 high frequency noise / squeal after 90mins continuous use.
Purchased these to replace Jabra Sport earbuds which they unfortunately don't make anymore. Wanted an all rounder for daily use and exercising, primarily running. I do long distance running, 4hrs + so wanted something that would remain charged for that long period and also have the sweat / water resistance. Sound / ANC is great, fit is ok (I sometimes get a thud/pop noise when running downhill when my foot strike is harder but that's not main issue here).
On my first long run test, about 2hrs in, I got a sudden high frequency squeal in my left ear that was so loud it was painful. Then for about 24hrs there was no difference between ANC / transparency mode, as though it couldn't switch between modes. During this period any movement of the earpods would cause a lower level frequency / feedback issue in both ears. This made them unusable. I followed reset guides, cleaning, changing tips, nothing fixed it. Left in the case for about 48hrs and they seemed to be back to normal, although the left earpod audio didn't seem quite as good...but maybe that was me being paranoid.
So I thought I'd test again a week later before going to Genius bar. Exact same thing happened again but this time starting in the right ear and I had to remove for remainder of run and leave in case for 24hrs until back to normal.
Weridly, when doing the fit test or hearing test during the period where they are not working, the sound is totally fine and no feedback/squeal. Then as soon as out of those modes it comes back.
Some thoughts, is moisture getting and causing feedback issues with ANC, then resolves when dries out? Would be a hardware issue as supposed to tolerate those moisture levels. Interference that then somehow rests after a while? Software issue, as issue goes away during fit / hearing test?
Unfortunately I have no resolution for anyone else with this issue but reporting here in the hope Apple looks into this. I took to Genius bar but it passed the tests but I played a video of the feedback noise. They offered to replace both earpods but I bough from Amazon so going to get a swap there first and see if it is a faulty set.