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Nothing Ear (Open): Nothing less than open ear perfection

Nothing did it! Booming bass from open earbuds

I was immediately taken aback by the sound quality on my first listen because, more often than not, open ear products fall flat when it comes to dynamic audio reproduction, especially on the bass end of the frequency spectrum. The soft-touch silicone material the ear hooks are made of, along with the position of the battery and angling of the transducer, combine like Voltron to form a giant robot that protects your wearing comfort. Ok, so you may not have a favorite “juke joint” in this day and age (Google it), but you have clarity, discreet instrumentation, warm upright bass reproduction, beautiful horn sections, and, ultimately, immersion.

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