A little EQ is all you need - Nothing Headphone (a)
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Enhance your setup with the XENEON EDGE at: corsair.com While these might not be as impressive as the more costly Nothing Headphone (1), they retain a lot of the fancy design while offering some fun colours and impressive ANC. Plus, the EQ settings in the app let you tune them to sound exactly how you like.
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The Nothing Headphone (a) unboxing and initial impressions dive into what the budget-oriented model offers and where it falls short. The host opens the white variant first, noting the color accents and overall design language that nods to Nothing’s signature aesthetic, while lamenting the absence of a full case. He discusses build materials, such as the silicone-like ear cups and the chunky, square chassis, and calls out the non-removable ear cups and the difficulty of removing them if ever attempted. In a detailed hardware overview, the review covers I/O options, the power switch, USB-C, 3.5 mm jack, and the Bluetooth pairing quirks, including the sometimes awkward pairing button location. The host emphasizes practical usability, highlighting the lack of passive listening over USB-C or 3.5 mm and the forward-facing controls on the right ear cup, including the multi-function button, volume rocker, and track navigation. He also touches on the headband mechanism and the clamping feel around the ears, cautioning that comfort may vary with head size, and noting the warm feel after wearing them for a while. A lengthy section is devoted to connectivity and app integration, with a focus on Bluetooth 5.4, LDAC support, and a feature-rich companion app that enables adaptive ANC, transparency mode, and a full parametric equalizer. The host demonstrates dual-device pairing through the app to improve handoff, contrasts the called “Labs” results with his own listening experience, and proceeds to a listening test that reveals a bass-forward, somewhat hollow overall sound out of the box. The EQ proves pivotal, as significant bass scoop and midrange adjustments can transform the sound into something livelier and more balanced, reinforcing the idea that the app-based EQ is the key to tailoring these headphones. Finally, at a $200 price point with competitive feature set, the review weighs whether the sonic shortcomings can be offset by software tuning, and suggests potential buyers consider alternatives if sound quality is paramount, while noting that the rest of the feature suite remains compelling for casual users and those who value ambient features and long battery life.
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Questions answered
- Do Nothing Headphone A users get passive listening when using the 3.5 mm jack, or must the headphones be on and powered for audio to play?
- When using the 3.5 mm jack, the headphones still require power to operate active features, so you must keep them on; otherwise audio does not passively route.
- Can the equalizer settings be shared or saved for quick setup on other devices?
- Yes, the companion app provides a full parametric equalizer and even allows sharing of EQ profiles via a QR code, enabling easy transfer of your settings or sharing with friends.
- Is there multi-point Bluetooth support and does the app improve switching between devices?
- Yes, the headphones support multi-point Bluetooth, and the app’s dual-connection feature helps remember and switch between two devices more smoothly than native Bluetooth handling.