Seems like Apple have added a custom wireless protocol to allow lossless audio on the new AirPods Pro 2 (only the ones with the USB-C). And in a very Apple move initially this seems to be only limited to the Vision Pro devices - the reason is both devices will need a custom chip. Seems like this isn't bluetooth (or airplay) but something very custom.
Ron Huang quote:
"The H2 chip in the latest AirPods Pro and Apple Vision Pro, combined with a groundbreaking wireless audio protocol, unlocks powerful 20-bit, 48 kHz Lossless Audio with a massive reduction in audio latency."
"To get to really, really low latency audio, and to get to really high fidelity, lossless audio — it’s all about a very, very clean and real-time channel between two. The combination of 5Ghz and the fact that they are very proximal allowed us to do that. We’re able to basically redesign a brand new audio protocol over the 5Ghz for AirPods"
A little nore details here:
Ron Huang quote:
"The H2 chip in the latest AirPods Pro and Apple Vision Pro, combined with a groundbreaking wireless audio protocol, unlocks powerful 20-bit, 48 kHz Lossless Audio with a massive reduction in audio latency."
"To get to really, really low latency audio, and to get to really high fidelity, lossless audio — it’s all about a very, very clean and real-time channel between two. The combination of 5Ghz and the fact that they are very proximal allowed us to do that. We’re able to basically redesign a brand new audio protocol over the 5Ghz for AirPods"
A little nore details here:
Apple Explains Why AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) Are Required for Lossless Audio With Apple Vision Pro
Apple has explained why users will need the new AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C to support lossless audio with Apple Vision Pro.
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