Thomas Ricker, The Verge:
Since the AirPods are notoriously leaky due to their open-air design, that got me to thinking: what if I could close the air gap to simultaneously block ambient noises while increasing the bass response? That’s when I found this video on the PoltergeistWorks YouTube channel.
I’ve embedded the video below, will dig through my gear to see if I can get my hands on a pair of foam covers that will fit over the AirPods, give this a try.
I do get the premise. The foam covers will make for a better fit and a tighter seal. The big work is poking the holes in the covers to allow the sensors to work properly. Will that improve the sound? Maybe for some.
Regardless, I found it interesting, thought it worth a share.
Aren’t the holes for the sensors to work, not for sound? Without the holes, the AirPods wouldn’t know if they were in or out of your ears…
I’ve been using foam rubber covers on my EarPods (and other-brand earbuds) for years. I don’t know whether they improve the sound, but they certainly help keep the buds from falling out.
Watch the video. It specifically shows him marking the position of the sensors.
waiting for multi million dollar kickstarter in 3 2 1.. and subsequent failure to deliver in 5 years
Yup, absolutely. I edited the wording. Thanks for the correction.
— Dave
I just got mine and find they sound good enough for earbuds. I prefer over the ear when listening critically.
He could have bought these: https://earskinz.com/collections/es3
Um, you’ve embedded an ad, not the video.
I saw a video of someone attaching from covers, making holes for the sensors etc. was it an actual add for you at the time you posted this?
Or even these:
https://www.amazon.com/SoftRound-Earbud-Replacement-Headsets-T-017-24P/dp/B00DW1X5JC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1511021575&sr=1-1&keywords=earphone+pads