Summary
In the initial fit condition with closed dome coupling, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 delivered mixed results in our lab testing. Speech understanding scores were well below average in quiet conditions and slightly below average in noise, suggesting the out-of-box settings provide limited amplification for our target hearing loss profile. Music streaming was a standout at 4.30/5, and feedback handling was perfect at 5.00/5. Own-voice comfort scored below average at 1.90/5 due to occlusion effects from the closed coupling. The overall initial fit score of 1.97/5 indicates that users will likely benefit significantly from tuning adjustments.
After tuning adjustments while maintaining the closed dome coupling, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 showed substantial improvement in our lab testing. Speech in quiet jumped from 0.90 to 3.50/5, and speech in noise improved from 1.20 to 2.70/5—both now above category averages. The 1.32-point improvement in overall fit score demonstrates the value of proper configuration. Feedback handling remained perfect, and music streaming quality stayed strong at 4.30/5. Own-voice comfort remained unchanged at 1.90/5, as the coupling was not modified. This tuned configuration brings the device to well above average overall performance.
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