Nothing today announced several new additions to its line of audio products. First off, the Nothing Ear (2) is now available in a sleek new all-black finish, similar to its predecessor.
Later, the Ear (2) also gets a new Advanced EQ option. Along with the simplified presets and 3-band EQ, there is now an Advanced tab where you can access the new 8-band EQ. More than the EQ itself, what you can do with it is impressive as this is easily one of the most elaborate EQs we’ve seen on a mainstream audio product.
In addition to being able to adjust each of the eight bands, the user can also adjust the target frequency of each of the eight bands. You can also adjust the Q factor, which allows you to change the shape of the EQ curve and the extent or narrowing of the changes you make by adjusting the band across the entire frequency range.
Ear (2) Advanced equalizer
Once you’ve made your changes, you can save them to multiple custom profiles. You can also share your presets with others. The only criticism I have of the new Advanced EQ is that your volume level drops dramatically when using them compared to the standard presets or 3-band EQ. Also, advanced equalization is only available on the ear (2) and ear (stick) but not on the original ear (1).
Speaking of the ear (stick), this model now gets active noise cancellation. You will need to update the firmware and you will be warned that doing so will reduce battery life. You also have the option to roll back to a previous firmware if you don’t want the feature and don’t want to lose battery life.
Ear noise reduction (stick).
The function is limited in its effectiveness considering that the ear (stick) is an open earphone. Still, for what it’s worth, it does help reduce some of the low-frequency hum from things like fans and air conditioners, but don’t expect it to work miracles.
Nothing also has a number of software improvements for the Ear (2). Over the months we’ve noticed that the company is constantly releasing a stream of software updates for these earphones, which we had criticized in our review for having a number of issues at launch.
Credit is due, nothing has since resolved most of the issues we raised in our review, many of which were very specific. This is exactly the kind of attitude we want companies to have when facing criticism, as it ultimately results in better products for everyone.
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