Decided to clean this little hole with a toothpick - bad idea. The grid inside is beyond flimsy and it came loose at the first opportunity (I was as careful as can be). I don’t know if it’s just the grid or maybe something else broke but the ANC on that earbud is effectively nonexistent now. Any tips on how I can solve it? You can’t disassemble the earbud can you? Perhaps break the other bud so that at least it’s balanced between the two of them?
I would also appreciate if someone in the know could explain the function of this hole. Is there even an ANC mic there? Is there supposed to be an airtight seal? Because even with ANC disabled, I can hear a lot more through the “broken” earbud somehow. The fit test in the official app also detects bad fit on that side, so it’s not just in my head.
edit: tell you what, I sealed the hole with regular plasticine and it sorta did the trick. ANC is much better, if not at the original level lol. Still, I’d be interested to hear as to why that is and what the hole does
