Windows 10: crackling sound on windows 11 with airpods max

when i connect my airpods max to my windows 11 pc they sound terrible, all i can hear is a crackling sound. they work with other devices so it is not an airpods problem

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Windows 10 21H1 with AirPod Max does not work

I am currently trying to get the AirPod Maxs connected properly to my Windows 10 work machine. I got it to connect crystal clear audio to the head phones through Robert's AirPods Max Stereo. The audio sounded amazing and almost 1:1 from what I was used to. However, I wanted to enable my mic for Discord calls to a friend, and started messing with stuff, now NOTHING works.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CMP5LQC

This is what I bought to enable Bluetooth connectivity.

There's currently two listed devices.

Headset: Robert's AirPods Max Hands-Free AG Audio (Sounds like complete **** on both the mic and earphones)

Headphones: Robert's AirPods Max Stereo (These sound the best when they work)





I tried forcing it to look for a better driver, but nothing has worked.

 

Airpods Max connected to Lenovo Yoga (Windows Pro 11) laptop but not showing in Sound Settings

Thanks again, tried all that, no change! It's really weird, something seems to be blocking the Airpods Max appearing in the Sound Settings. My Airpods work fine with it!

 

Airpods Max connected to Lenovo Yoga (Windows Pro 11) laptop but not showing in Sound Settings

Hi - I am trying to connect my Airpods Max to my Lenovo Yoga laptop with Windows 11 Pro, they are showing as connected in Bluetooth menu, although it isn't showing mic being connected, but when you click on Sound Settings they aren't showing up at all. I have tried this with my Airpods and all works fine.

I've reset headphones and all drivers seem up to date.

Any help would be hugely appreciated!