diff --git a/scripts/shairport-sync.conf b/scripts/shairport-sync.conf
index 797bd15c..23fa17ba 100644
--- a/scripts/shairport-sync.conf
+++ b/scripts/shairport-sync.conf
@@ -72,16 +72,6 @@ ao =
 //  audio_backend_buffer_desired_length = 44100; // Having started to send audio at the right time, send all subsequent audio this many frames ahead of time, creating a buffer this size.
 };
 
-// The following static latency settings are deprecated -- do not use them for new installations. Shairport Sync now sets latencies automatically.
-// To compensate for a delay in the output device please use the alsa/stdio/pipe "audio_backend_latency_offset" setting.
-
-// Static latencies for different sources. These have been estimated from listening tests.
-latencies =
-{
-//	default = 88200; // used for unrecognised sources and for iTunes up to and including iTunes 9.X.
-//	itunes = 99400; // used for iTunes 10 or later
-//	airplay = 88200;
-//	forkedDaapd = 99400;
-};
+// Static latency settings are deprecated and the settings have been removed.