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Re:The AirPods Effect by _jw on Friday June 19, 2026 @06:49AM (#48597108)
I ride with AirPods on, no content playing, just transparency mode. It cuts harsh wind noise, maintains 3D acoustics, and keeps me safer as a result. They’re a hearing aid for me in this case.
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Re:The AirPods Effect by Cthulhu_ on Friday June 19, 2026 @08:24AM (#48597782)
You may want to get some passive ear protection though, active noise canceling is not the same as noise protection.

Unless you drive slowly, I find that driving at 60 kph max is still comfortable on the ears.

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Re:The AirPods Effect by frumiousirc on Saturday June 20, 2026 @07:40AM (#48608492)
> cuts harsh wind noise

They look a little silly but cat-ears work surprisingly well.

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