Apple has kept the adjustment of AirPods quite tight for years, but this has changed with the arrival of software update 27. For the first time, you can now fine-tune the sound of supported AirPods yourself with a built-in equalizer in the settings.
This means that you are no longer completely stuck with Apple’s standard tuning. With the new option you can make bass a little stronger, make voices sound clearer or adjust the high sound a little quieter, directly on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Customizable equalizer for AirPods
Some music lovers like a strong bass or slightly clearer midrange so that the voices and vocals come into their own better. With the customizable equalizer for AirPods you can now adjust the low, mid and high tones yourself.
The adjustment applies to all audio you play through your AirPods, not just music. Apple also saves the settings on the AirPods themselves, so your adjustments are transferred to other connected devices.
Not for all AirPods
If you want to use the Custom EQ, you must have an AirPods Max 2, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2nd generation or newer. In addition, your devices must be updated to software update 27 or newer and the AirPods must have the latest firmware update.
Adjust equalizer for AirPods
- Connect your AirPods to your iPhone, iPad or Mac
- Play music so you can test properly
- Navigate to (system) Institutions
- Tap or click your AirPods in the list
- Open the section ‘Audio and routing‘
- Select ‘Equalizer‘
- Enable the option ‘Amended‘ in
You can then make the desired adjustments. On this page you will see a graph-like view where you can drag the line for bass, mid and treble. Apple shows a waveform during playback, so that you can immediately hear and see what your adjustments are doing.
- Low for the bass
- Middle for the middle area, for example voting
- High for the treble and details
Apple emphasizes that AirPods are tuned as standard to display music, series, films and conversations as faithfully as possible. The equalizer is intended for users who want a slightly different sound balance, for example more bass or slightly less sharp treble.
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