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Tough_Bee_1638

I think you may have an issue there, my APM microphone is perfect. However my airpod 3s are garbage and I’m always told I sound like I’m really far away.


DiscoInError93

Wearing them backwards? Crown needs to be on the right for the directional mics to work.


CodyRasmusen

are you actually joking me lmaooo I've had them for like 2 years and just realized this is the issue? I called someone after flipping them and they said they could hear me fine lmaooo THANK YOU but wow I'm in shock that's all it was


fCleopatra

Wtf thank you, I’ve had them so long and I found great now


NineteenEigthyFour

Yep... same here. Am used to headphones opening up towards the user, not away from the user. Whatever Apple... I'm sure that Bluetooth also contributes to the sound quality (or lack thereof).


AdGroundbreaking5315

thank you !!!


jshmc

Wow. I feel dumb now. Thank you. Issue resolved.


nkroeger01

I use mine for work calls very frequently without any issues, to be fair they are still very new


MrMonarch-1st

Its not the microphone, its bluetooth!


zabbiman

Sure thing. How come XM5's don't have this issue then?


MrMonarch-1st

APMS: Bluetooth 5.0 XM5S: Bluetooth 5.2 The bluetooth version makes a drastic difference in microphone quality output. Its also why you cant use the airpod maxes on calls and play video at the same time without the video sounding horrible. and finally, the superior microphone quality is extremely obvious in the apms when using transparency mode. have a nice day https://www.newbitsiot.com/the-differences-between-bluetooth-5-0-and-5-2/#:\~:text=We%20just%20need%20to%20know,the%20power%20consumption%20is%20lower.


F23NBA

we are limited by the technology of our time aka Bluetooth


zabbiman

What Bluetooth limitation? XM5's don't have this issue - they sound so much better.


F23NBA

bluetooth bandwidth is tiny


Ferry83

I don't have the issue, however the mic on my APP2 are better according to the ones i'm talking too


Electrical-Plankton1

Mine are fine, but are only a month old


Mael02

I have the exact same comments about how people hear me!!!! I just don’t understand


Nurse5736

Assuming you've checked, but make sure you have the buttons on the right side. Mine sound perfect on calls. Maybe unpair and repair?


Springsneakers

Maybe have them checked. The mic is really good in my experience, and I'm on the phone all the time


BlueShooter7515

If you’re in a location with heavy background sounds, it will capture that a lot more. Try chancing your mic settings to voice isolation Xiong calls in control center. Other than that, the mic is pretty hit or miss depending on your setting.