I recently purchased a new pair of Apple EarPods after one side of my 2017 pair failed. This 2021 version has disappointed me: audio now sounds more distant and a little less clear. Especially noticeable when no sound seems to 'hit its peak'. I am looking to return to the clear and fulfilling audio of the 2012-2017 EarPods.
Side note: I am positive that these pairs are sufficiently different, as the new one causes a(n admittedly poorly coded) game to crash if unplugged whilst running.
Form:
In form, I am looking for wired earbuds in the [EarPod shape](https://store.storeimages.cdn-apple.com/8756/as-images.apple.com/is/MD827?wid=2000&hei=2000&fmt=jpeg&qlt=95&.v=15917445