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AirPods Pro delay on MBP Pro 2017

When I listen to a song on AirPods Pro on my iPhone it sounds fine, but when I play the same song on my 2017 MacBook Pro, there is a noticeable delay between the left and right earbuds. The vocals will play in the right earbud a few milliseconds before playing in the left, making it sound as if two people are singing--one in each ear.

This is NOT double-tracked music -- as I said, they work fine with iPhone and the vocals are centered as they should be.

Any ideas on how to fix this?

Posted on Nov 13, 2019 11:03 AM

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sterling r

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Posted on Nov 16, 2019 2:45 PM

Hello boaster_11,

Thanks for asking the Apple Support Communities for help with your AirPods and a delay while paired to your MacBook Pro.

1. First, I recommend resetting your AirPods: Reset your AirPods - Apple Support

2. Next, re-pair them to your Mac: Set up AirPods with your Mac and other Bluetooth devices - Apple Support

3. If the issue is still occurring, is this occurring with a downloaded song, or streaming music? Is it occurring with all songs, or just that one? Is it occurring in a particular area? Try moving to another areas and check for interference: Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference - Apple Support

Thanks and have a wonderful day.

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