Bass strong enough to make you vibrate, vocals loud enough that you can’t hear your own voice singing along, epic guitar riffs that ring in your ears for days after the curtains close — these are some of my favorite feelings about attending live concerts, but they’re also ones that could have long-term impact on my ear health.
While the latest update from the Apple Hearing Study sheds light on factors to be aware of regarding dangerous noise level exposure among different demographics, it’s Apple’s noise-cancelling AirPods that actually empower users to protect their ears. The AirPods Pro 2 earbuds have a noise-limiting feature called Adaptive Transparency that, if you ask me, doesn’t get the attention it deserves.
