AirPods finally get a custom EQ in iOS 27

Apple is finally giving AirPods users something they’ve been demanding for years: proper control over sound.

With iOS 27, Apple is adding a custom equaliser to its AirPods lineup. For the first time, users can manually tweak how their headphones sound.

The new EQ option allows listeners to adjust key parts of the audio profile, including boosting bass, lifting treble, or shaping the overall sound signature to taste. It’s a straightforward addition. However, it is meaningful for anyone who has ever felt locked into Apple’s default tuning.

Until now, AirPods have largely relied on automated audio features rather than manual control. Tools like Adaptive Audio and Conversational Awareness already adjust sound in real time depending on what you’re doing or where you are. However, they don’t let users directly fine-tune the listening experience.

It also opens the door to a wider audience. Not everyone has been fully sold on Apple’s default tuning. Some users find AirPods a little too bass-heavy out of the box. A custom EQ could help bridge that gap without requiring Apple to ship multiple hardware variations.

Apple announced the feature during its WWDC 2027 keynote and will include it in the broader 2027 software updates. This will be alongside iOS 27, macOS 27 “Golden Gate,” and Apple’s other platform releases.

There is one catch, though: you won’t get access to it immediately. As with many of Apple’s upcoming software features, the custom EQ won’t be available until the full public rollout later this year.

Still, for AirPods users who’ve wanted more control without leaving Apple’s ecosystem, this is one of the more practical upgrades in a while.

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