Nothing, the London-based consumer tech brand everyone remembers for its see-through products, has introduced a new benchmark for its catalog; the Ear (2), totally wireless headphones, which once again integrate the iconic design with elite engineering and the latest customizations, to deliver the best audio experience.
To present them, the company’s marketing managers once again called on Carl Pei (ex-OnePlus), in this case to “put themselves in the shoes” of some of the main youtubers in the industry (or at least in replicas of their sets).
Let’s look at some of the key points that Nothing has highlighted in its new headphones:
really authentic sound
Ear (2) is Hi-Res Audio certified for an immersive listening experience. LHDC 5.0 codec technology ensures that even the finest sound details are heard at industry-leading standard, transmitting frequencies up to 24-bit/192 kHz at speeds of up to 1 Mbps.
This driver The 11.6mm dynamic driver with custom diaphragm we mentioned provides the ear (2) with improved acoustic performance. A redesign has been included that combines materials such as polyurethane and graphene in order to achieve even richer high frequencies and deeper, smoother bass. Plus, the unique dual-chamber design creates more space for smoother airflow and even more defined sound.
dual connection
For the first time with nothing, users will be able to connect to two devices simultaneously and switch seamlessly between playing music or receiving calls. For example, if a user is listening to music on their laptop and receives a call on their phone, Ear(2) will automatically alert them of the incoming call. This way, the call can be easily answered using the pressure control on the headset, and when the call ends, the headset will automatically resume playing music from the laptop.
personal sound profile
When the design of the new Ear(2) began, Nothing set out to create an audio device that could meet all individual audio requirements. In this way, the company has managed that the ear (2) allows users to create a personal sound profile according to their hearing ability. After performing a listening test through the Nothing X app, Ear(2) adjusts EQ levels in real time to match the user’s hearing for a fully personalized listening experience.
Clear voice technology
For calls to be heard perfectly, Ear (2) has the best technology clear voice Nothing has developed so far. Against very micrófonos de alta definición en cada auricular y une intelligent algorithm de reduction de ruido que le filtrar más de 20 millones de muestras de sonido, Ear (2) can eliminate el ruido de fondo y jorar la voz del usuario pendante las llamadas en tiempo real.
Active noise cancellation
The ear (2) is designed with the best noise cancellation technology Nothing has ever been developed, achieving up to 40 dB of noise reduction. Moreover, he now has custom active noise cancellation mode that conforms to the exact shape of the user’s ear canal, and the adaptive mode which automatically adjusts the level of noise reduction in real time according to the environment in which the user is. With all of these modes, Ear(2) provides the optimal noise cancellation experience depending on the user’s preference.
improved performance
The ear (2) can offer up to 36 hours of music playback after a full charge (with active noise cancellation disabled). With fast charging, it can offer up to 8 hours on a 10 minute charge. Ear (2) also supports wireless charging up to 2.5W and can reverse charge compatible devices like Nothing Phone (1).
The ear (2) is designed to meet everyday needs with an IP54 waterproof rating for your headphones, while the charging case is IP55 rated for added peace of mind.
For a more comfortable and precise user experience, Ear (2) has pressure controls to prevent accidental contact and the discomfort of touching the ear canal. Users can skip tracks, switch between noise canceling modes, and adjust volume, all with a simple tap. Controls can be customized in the Nothing X app, available for download from Google Play Store and App Store.
Quick connect
Ear (2) allowed Google Quick Pairing on Android devices and Microsoft Swift Pair on Windows devices. Once connected to the phone (1) in game mode, the headset will automatically activate low latency mode for an enhanced gaming experience. For users without a Nothing (1) phone, you will need to manually enable low latency mode in the Nothing X app.
As you can see, not everything is beautiful in these new Ear (2), there is advanced technology behind it and this increases our desire to put them to the test.
The Ear (2) will be priced at 149 euros and will be available from nothing.tech from this Wednesday, March 22.