I am open to the idea that these new modes could be causing this. I've used AirPods for years, almost never with any mode other than basic listening, and have n

I am open to the idea that these new modes could be causing this. I've used AirPods for years, almost never with any mode other than basic listening, and have never had issues with them. The transparency mode being a super crude hearing aid approximation, has some cause for concern, and it amplifying sounds you don't need amplified is a weird idea (I don't have hearing loss, and I hate transparency mode). I personally don't like how the noise cancellations feel when it is on, and only use it in truly loud environments and on planes.