The Truth About AirPods Pro 3 Sound — From a Music Producer

Are the AirPods Pro 3 the worst-sounding headphones Apple has ever made… or some of the smartest earbuds on the market? I’m Lo, a film composer with 20+ years of experience, and in this video I dive deep into how they really sound — beyond the hype and all those confusing graphs. 🎧 In this video: 00:01 First impressions & what’s new in the AirPods Pro 3 00:38 Noise cancellation & transparency mode 02:48 How do they sound? 3:23 The truth about Apple’s adaptive EQ (smiley face vs frowny face curve) 5:26 Why online measurements often get these earbuds wrong 7:35 How I actually use them in my workflow — and why I send them to clients These might not replace your studio monitors, but they could change how you think about everyday listening.