Using AirPods Pro 2 for Hearing Protection at Concerts

Hearing damage is a growing concern for concertgoers, especially those who attend loud events regularly. The Apple AirPods Pro 2, equipped with the H2 chip, offer a solution to protect your hearing while still enjoying the music. By utilizing the Transparency mode and Adaptive Audio mode, AirPods Pro 2 reduce environmental noise by up to 30 dB, making them a practical option for concertgoers. Adaptive Audio combines active noise cancellation and Transparency mode to block harmful noise while still allowing background sounds, such as music, to be heard clearly. For those concerned about hearing damage, this feature provides a useful and accessible way to safeguard against harmful sound levels. While not a perfect solution for extremely loud environments, these AirPods are better than nothing, especially for those who already own them. However, AirPods Pro 2 may not be ideal in extremely loud settings, like jackhammer noise, and the risk of losing them at a chaotic concert is something to consider. Apple’s hearing protection feature is only available on the latest firmware and OS, in the U.S. and Canada.