AirPods 4 OVERHYPED! An Audiophile’s Perspective…
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The AirPods 4 have received near-universal praise; however, I’m *not* as convinced… Shop ESR Cyber FlickLock™ Case (HaloLock): https://amzn.to/4gupReV Shop ESR Orbit Hybrid Case (HaloLock): https://amzn.to/47uBj6l Follow Snazzy Labs on Twitter - http://twitter.com/snazzyq Follow me on Instagram - http://instagram.com/snazzyq In this review, we take a deep dive into the Apple AirPods 4, exploring both the $180 Active Noise Cancellation model and the standard $130 version. We discuss improvements in fitment, sound quality, and the new adaptive audio features, but also address some overlooked shortcomings like the lack of a skin sensor and volume controls. We also compare the AirPods 4 to the previous AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro 2, evaluating everything from ANC performance to microphone quality. Tune in for a full breakdown of whether these upgrades justify the price. 0:00 Everybody else loves AirPods 4 0:43 $130 vs $180 AirPods 4 1:48 The case size is tiny and buttonless 3:19 Speaker and Qi on $180 model 5:00 AirPods 4 fitment is all-new 6:26 Sensors have been downgraded! 7:10 MORE ABSOLUTE B.S.! 7:54 ANC is new and impressive 9:09 But there are some REAL problems…. 10:58 Battery ain’t stellar 11:19 Let’s discuss sound quality…. 12:37 Specific song examples 14:21 Volume/gain is really wonky 15:20 Who are these for…? #airpods4 #apple #audiophile #esr #esrairpod4 #esrairpod4case #esrairpodspro2
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