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The YouTube video discusses Apple's new $19 EarPods supporting lossless audio, contrasting them with the $550 AirPods Max. The EarPods are praised for their sound quality, design, and affordability, offering seamless connectivity and good sound quality when tested with various devices. The comparison highlights the EarPods' impressive microphone quality, natural sound, and potential use of identical drivers as the AirPods. The speaker notes enhanced detail and smoothness in sound quality, especially in high-end frequencies, appreciating the EarPods as a budget-friendly option for quality audio experiences. The introduction of USB Type-C connectivity is also acknowledged in the video.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on the new $19 Apple EarPods that support lossless audio, contrasting them with the $550 AirPods Max. The transcript discusses testing the EarPods with Samsung devices, comparing them to wireless AirPods in terms of sound quality, microphones, and overall value. The EarPods are highlighted for their updated design, now using a USB Type-C connection and improved sound quality. The EarPods come with a digital to analog converter for lossless audio support. The wired EarPods are smaller and lighter than the AirPods, with a comparison of comfort between the two mentioned. The overall quality of the EarPods for the price point is praised in the discussion.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker tests the connectivity and sound quality of ear pods. They first connect the ear pods to their MacBook and iPad, finding seamless connectivity and good sound quality for the price of $19. The speaker notes the bass, vocals, and smooth sound of the ear pods, expressing surprise at their value. The ear pods are compared to more expensive options, emphasizing their affordability and additional perks like free services with purchase. The speaker comments on the sound leakage due to the ear pods not being completely sealed, but appreciates the natural sound. Lastly, they test the controls on the ear pods, finding them responsive.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker compares the microphone quality of Apple’s new USB Type-C earpods to the AirPods 3 over Bluetooth, noting that the AirPods have noise reduction built-in. They are surprised by how good the recordings sound, especially considering the differing microphone positions. The speaker then compares the sound quality between the earpods and AirPods, expressing surprise that the earpods sound better, with similar tuning and vocals that sound more natural. The speaker is impressed with the earpods, noting they sound louder and could potentially be using identical drivers with a different tuning. The segment concludes with a mention of testing lossless audio with a well-recorded classical song, which cannot be played due to copyright restrictions.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker first disables lossless audio to test the difference in sound quality. After back-and-forth comparison, the speaker is impressed with the difference, noting enhanced detail and smoothness in the high end. They highlight how the earbuds provide more depth and detail, especially noticeable with instruments like a saxophone. The speaker emphasizes that despite being affordable at $19, the earbuds offer impressive sound quality, and can be used as a budget-friendly option for various activities without compromising on audio experience. The speaker expresses surprise and gratitude towards Apple for introducing USBC into the iPhone.