I posted this to another thread and just want to add it here also:
As it is mentioned in some other threads, please invest the 8-10 bucks to try out the AirPod Pro replacement eartips by Apple. The original ones offered in the Apple store! I was baffled to learn, see, feel and smell that they are indeed not as the stock ones you're get. The outside package looks similar but even the actual package inside is different.
To give a shortened background:
- I used the AirPod Pro from their product launch for a year without issues until I broke them
- I bought a new APP unit and after 3-5 days joined the club of people with severe issues for 2-3 months in total (it was frustrating)
- I tested the AirPod Max with the same strong reaction :-(
- Before giving up I picked up the hint that the replacement Eartips are different so I just bought them and it worked perfectly now for three weeks!
- Make sure your ears are fully healed before re-trying of course, never endanger your hearing!
The replacements eartips are really completely different. Slightly different color, no smell whatsoever, not before or after washing and no reaction at all, no even after a sweaty fitness workout :-)
I am very happy with this solution and hope this helps someone else. I notified Apple about this as well with all details.
