Hey everyone! I recently bought a pair of AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation but ended up returning them. I experienced a frustrating issue where there was a noticeable static noise, especially in quiet environments, both when ANC was on and off. This made listening to music quite unpleasant. Now, I'm on the hunt for a different pair of Apple headphones that don't have these problems. I specifically use them with my iPad, so I'd love any recommendations you might have!
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Have you checked what version of iOS you're on? Sometimes issues can depend on that or the app you're using. It does sound like a defect, so getting help from the Apple Store would be ideal if you can. Just a heads up, though—the Apple Stores aren't everywhere, especially in Ukraine.
It might just be that you got a faulty pair. I have the AirPods Pro 2, and I haven't experienced any static or noise cancellation issues with mine. Definitely worth considering a different pair if you're still interested in Apple!
Yeah, I was on iOS 26, but the problem was there even before that. I listen to the Path of Pain soundtrack from Hollow Knight using YouTube Music. I tried reaching out to a licensed store, but they didn't find anything wrong.