GoKawiilApple adds custom EQ to AirPods with firmware 9A350
Apple released a new AirPods firmware update (build 9A350) alongside iOS 27 that adds a custom equalizer feature. Users can now adjust lows, mids, and highs for their AirPods sound via the Settings app, with the option to preview changes using an Apple Music track. The feature works on any AirPods with an H2 chip, including AirPods Pro 2, Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2.
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The addition answers a feature request users have made for years, though its basic three-band design suggests Apple prioritized simplicity over depth for casual listeners rather than audiophiles. Bundling it with a broader Settings app redesign for AirPods hints that Apple may be treating AirPods software as an increasingly important part of its ecosystem strategy.
- New AirPods firmware 9A350 introduces a three-band custom EQ.
- Feature works on H2 chip AirPods: Pro 2, Pro 3, AirPods 4, and Max 2.
- Update also includes a redesigned Settings app interface for AirPods.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 — With the new custom EQ update, AirPods Pro 2 owners can now fine-tune lows, mids, and highs to match their personal listening preferences. It's a perfect time to grab a pair and experience Apple's active noise cancellation combined with newly customizable sound profiles.
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