# AirPods Max 2 Gains Custom EQ in iOS 27 Beta Apple's premium headphones now feature a custom equalizer. - **Source:** [Yanko Design](https://brifing.si/source/41d28791-ef47-4e0b-a40a-2a5efca0c11b) - **Published:** 2026-07-25 - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/71f3ae79-e60a-408d-932a-00bd1ce3284a ## Apple's Innovation Strategy Apple prefers to mature features on other platforms before integrating them into its ecosystem. This strategy continues with the custom EQ feature on the AirPods Max 2. ## New Feature in iOS 27 Beta The AirPods Max 2 gains a custom equalizer with the iOS 27 Beta update. This feature allows users to personalize their sound settings more effectively. ## Simple and Intuitive Interface Apple's three-band EQ enables users to easily adjust bass, mid, and treble frequencies. The interface is visually impressive with its animated waveform. ## Comparison with Competitors Compared to the multi-band EQ controls offered by Sony and Bose, Apple's three-band EQ stands out as a simpler solution. ## Target Audience and Expectations The AirPods Max 2 is designed for professional users, but the three-band EQ does not fully meet their expectations. This raises questions about Apple's approach to user control. ## Apple's Approach Apple delivers features on its own timeline and terms, deciding how much control users should have. This approach is seen as a refinement by some and a limitation by others. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/07/24/airpods-max-2-finally-get-custom-eq-in-ios-27-beta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=airpods-max-2-finally-get-custom-eq-in-ios-27-beta — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._