About this tag
The custom eq tag covers coverage of Apple’s AirPods firmware 9 beta 2 and its expansion of custom equalizer features across additional supported headsets, including AirPods Max 2. The tagged discussion examines how Apple is using firmware to add more personalized audio controls and evolve AirPods into a broader software platform. It also considers the relevance for WindowsForum readers, particularly the trend toward tightly managed, cross-device behavior in personal computing. This archive is focused on the reported firmware release, supported AirPods models, and the wider implications of bringing software-based audio customization to accessory hardware.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Apple AirPods Firmware 9 Beta 2 Brings Custom EQ Across More Headsets

    Apple began distributing a second developer beta of AirPods firmware version 9 on June 23, 2026, alongside watchOS 27 beta 2, expanding testing of iOS 27-era audio features to supported AirPods models including AirPods Max 2. The release is small in the way firmware betas usually are, but it...