The Nothing Ear (2) have a fairly neutral sound profile. We tested the ‘Balanced’ EQ preset, which is well-suited for most kinds of audio content. You can see how each EQ preset performs here.
Due to a fitting issue when testing these earbuds, the graph shows less bass than is audible. In reality, there’s plenty of thump, punch, and boom to suit genres like hip-hop and EDM. However, the mid-mid suffers from an underemphasis, making vocals and instruments sound pushed to the back of the mix. Fortunately, sibilants, like cymbals, sound bright and clear. We noticed a difference in the frequency response with ANC turned on/off, which you can see here. Most noticeable is a difference in the dip between the high-bass and mid-mid. With ANC off, it’s a deeper underemphasis, meaning vocals and instruments sound pushed further back and thin. With ANC on, the dip’s much flatter, so audio in this range is a bit fuller and better balanced. If you’d like to adjust the mix, their companion app has a 3-band graphic EQ and presets to help personalize your listening experience.
