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This is a very real. I used AirPod Pros for months without any issues until December when the ANC entered a feedback loop, resulting in an extremely loud high-p
by mann_ 6y ago
This is a very real. I used AirPod Pros for months without any issues until December when the ANC entered a feedback loop, resulting in an extremely loud high-pitched noise for a few seconds until I took the earbuds out. I would estimate 1500Hz at about 115dB. My sense of balance was severely disrupted and a loud ringing in my ears started immediately. I later learned from an audiologist the feedback loop from the AirPods Pros caused a "vestibular event".
I dealt with the constant tinnitus for the following four weeks. Thankfully, it resolved itself with time.
I suspect the feedback loop was in part due to poor fitting of the AirPods in my ears. Regardless, I did nothing to trigger it aside from using the earbuds. Apple ought to take these claims serious.