With the introduction of the new AirPods Pro 2, Apple has introduced a new size ear tip. But there are more changes when it comes to pads. Especially the incompatibility between the first and second generation AirPods Pro. The reason? A matter of acoustics.
The best sound quality is with the original ear pads
AirPods pads are something that eventually wears out over time, so it’s normal that we buy the odd replacement or let’s keep those of the other AirPods Pro we’ve had. In this sense, Apple recalls the incompatibility between the first and second generation pads.
Mechanically, the pads have the same attachment system, so they fit well in all headsets, but as Apple reflects in this support document, the first generation has a noticeably denser membrane. Since the earphones are calibrated with their pads, their replacement affects the sound quality.
It is true that the change is subtle, but, if possible, it is something worth considering. In the end, one of the main novelties of these new AirPods Pro 2 is their better sound quality. Something that is possible thanks to the new H2 chips and partly also to the design of the new pads.
In headphones as miniaturized as the second-generation AirPods Pro, every detail matters. The careful calibration performed by Apple you have to take into account the pads. So, if you want the best possible sound quality, it is best to use the original pads.
