AirPods Pro 3 audio balance shifts left after 8B30 update

Hello, following a recent update of my AirPod Pro 3 headphones to version 8B30, when switching modes from noise cancellation, or if the headphones detect a voice, I noticed that the balance seems to shift to the left during music playback; the vocals are heard more clearly on the left. The problem is definitely not hardware-related, as this situation also occurs with a second pair of the exact same headphones. Is anyone else experiencing this issue? Are there any solutions?

iPhone 16e, iOS 26

Posted on Dec 14, 2025 1:18 PM

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AirPods Pro 3 audio balance shifts left after 8B30 update

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