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Has Apple intentionally withheld the Equalizer feature for many years to force users to upgrade to new devices, or have they simply just realized what Sony, Bose and Sennheiser have been doing for a long time?
After years of user complaints, Apple has finally officially brought the Custom EQ feature to the AirPods line. This is considered one of the most notable changes related to the audio experience since the birth of AirPods Pro.
Previously, AirPods relied only on Adaptive EQ, a mechanism that automatically analyzes ear shape and adjusts sound according to Apple's algorithm. Users have almost no right to intervene deeply in sound quality.
From iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27, everything has changed.
Apple Has Unlocked What Users Are Looking For Most
AirPods users will have an Equalizer item right in the settings.
The two main modes include:
Function Mode
Recommended Presets Presets for Music, Movies, Podcasts, Calls
Custom EQ Customize Bass, Mid, Treble
The special thing is that the entire processing process is performed directly on the H2 or H3 chip inside AirPods.
This is synonymous
✅ Latency is almost 0
✅ Works throughout the system
✅ Does not depend on Apple Music
✅ Applicable to YouTube, Spotify, Netflix, TikTok
Why Is This Controversial News?
While the AirPods community is excited, a part of users are negativeThanh said that Apple was too slow.
Look at your competitors
Custom EQ branding
Sony Has been around for many years
Bose Yes
Sennheiser Yes
JBL Yes
Nothing Yes
Samsung Galaxy Buds Yes
Apple AirPods Now available
This is also the reason why an interesting paradox appears
“AirPods users want EQ”
But
“People who really know how to adjust EQ usually don't use AirPods”
Is EQ Really Important?
For common users, the answer is yes.
For example
EDM music
Bass Boost makes the bass stronger
Podcasts
Increasing Mid makes voice clearer
Acoustics
Reduce Treble to reduce glare
Movies
Increase Bass and Treble for more vivid cinematic effects
Some people also use EQ to overcome the shortcomings of the recording instead of changing headphones.
Basic EQ Setup Illustration
Listening content Bass Mid Treble
EDM +3 0 +1
Pop +2 +1 +1
Rock +1 +2 +2
Podcast -1 +3 0
Acoustic 0 +2 -1
Movie +3 +1 +2
Does Apple Want to Keep Users or Compete with Sony?
Adding custom EQ is more than just adding a feature.
In recent years, Sony WF-1000XM Series, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless have consistently been rated higher than AirPods in terms of sound personalization.
Apple clearly does not want to continue to stay out of the game.
With Custom EQ, that gap is closing significantly.
What Users Are Looking Forward To Most
Even though there is EQ, the community is still waiting for Apple to announce more
EQ more bands
Save multiple individual profiles
Sync EQ between devices
Share audio profiles with others
IfIf these features appear in subsequent updates, AirPods could for the first time become a product that is both user-friendly and attractive enough for audio enthusiasts.
Quick Review
Plus point
✔ Adjust the sound according to your preferences
✔ Works system-wide
✔ No need for separate app
✔ Processed directly on the AirPods chip
Minus points
✖ There are only 3 basic frequency bands
✖ It's unclear whether multiple profiles can be saved or not
✖ Still less customizable than Sony and Sennheiser
A seemingly small feature but it can completely change the way hundreds of millions of people use AirPods every day. What's interesting is that Apple didn't invent EQ, it just took them nearly a decade to bring it to the world's best-selling product.
Are you using AirPods and if you had custom EQ, would you increase Bass or decrease Treble first?
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