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786 Inside the Apple audio lab where AirPods are tested and tuned

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Billy Steele @ Engadget · 09/17/2025 11:00 EDT

Inside the Apple audio lab where AirPods are tested and tuned

When you enter the building that houses Apple’s audio lab, venture just beyond reception and you’ll encounter a massive vintage stereo setup. The deck and accompanying speakers were a gift from Steve Jobs to the team of engineers who work in this office. The group sees the old-school tech as a source of inspiration, but also as a reminder of Jobs’ obsession with both music and sound.
More than inspiration, though, the stereo is a reminder to the experts in software, acoustics and sound design how important.

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