Refined Parametric EQ for Nothing Ear (open)

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Hey everyone 👋

I’ve been experimenting with the Nothing Ear (open) and its open-ear sound profile, and I’m excited to share a custom-tuned parametric EQ designed specifically for the Nothing X app. This is not your average bass-boost or Harman clone — this profile was built from the ground up for:

✅ Real-world open-ear listening

✅ Natural mids and vocal clarity

✅ Balanced sub-bass compensation

✅ Clear treble without harshness

🎶 Perfect for:

Chillhop, indie, acoustic, vocal-focused tracks, and podcasts

Let me know how it sounds for you!

More EQs for Ear (2024) and Ear (stick) are coming soon.

Happy listening 🎧

MoayadHokan

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I tested this EQ setting with a variety of genres, and generally it achieves better sound-stage and separation that default. It’s a pleasure to listen for longer periods.

Thank you so much for the effort you put into this!

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MoayadHokan I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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Hello community, I’ve been experimenting with the Parametric EQ inside the Nothing X and created distinct sound profiles that have different intents and strengths. I had several that overlap so I simplified them to only eight profiles.

1. Open Neutral v2

Intent: Deliver the most natural, balanced sound possible — a neutral reference-style tuning optimized for the open-ear design.

Strengths:

Excellent tonal balance across lows, mids, and highs

Great for acoustic, classical, and vocal-centric genres

A versatile “reference baseline” for testing and evaluating sound

2. Open Boost v2

Intent: Add energy and fun with an elevated bass and crisp highs while still keeping the mids clean.

Strengths:

Enhanced low-end punch without overwhelming the mids

Great for pop, hip-hop, and EDM

A lively sound signature that feels powerful yet controlled

3. Open Safe

Intent: Provide a smooth, non-fatiguing listening experience ideal for long sessions and sensitive ears.

Strengths:

Gentle treble and warm midrange for comfort

Perfect for extended listening, podcasts, or casual daily use

Works well for background music and softer genres

4. Open Canvas

Intent: Merge natural voice clarity with balanced warmth — an all-around natural-sounding profile.

Strengths:

Excellent tonal cohesion and vocal accuracy

Suited for jazz, acoustic, and instrumental music

Great all-purpose profile with natural timbre and texture

5. Open Air

Intent: A refined U-shaped tuning that blends body, clarity, and sparkle for a mass-appeal sound.

Strengths:

Boosted bass compensates for open-ear leakage

Fuller mids and polished treble for versatility

Works across all genres with a crowd-pleasing sound signature

6. Open Book

Intent: Enhance spoken-word clarity for podcasts, audiobooks, and dialogue-heavy content.

Strengths:

Clean midrange articulation and vocal intelligibility

Great for interviews, narration, and language learning

Fatigue-free, focused sound with excellent speech presence

7. D-Tune (Open)

Intent: Faithfully adapt DMS’s original tuning philosophy to the Ear (open), optimizing warmth and musicality.

Strengths:

Smooth, organic mids with natural bass weight

Works well across genres like jazz, soul, and acoustic

Delivers a balanced, reference-grade presentation with warmth

8. Open Signature

Intent: My own personal hearing profile translated for the open-ear platform — a natural, engaging, and finely tuned signature.

Strengths:

Tailored to my own preferences for clarity, punch, and openness

Balanced across all genres, from hip-hop to jazz fusion

Great for daily listening and long-term comfort with personal nuance

This lineup gives you a complete spectrum — from reference neutral (Open Neutral v2, D-Tune) to fun and engaging (Open Boost v2, Open Air), comfort-focused (Open Safe, Open Book), natural and balanced (Open Canvas), and personalized (Open Signature). Together, they cover nearly every listening context and preference.