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BobJS1
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Mar 16, 2018
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I've read that coming from an SE846, these might seem "bass-lite" by comparison. Can anyone who has (or has heard) both comment on that?
Hefe
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Dr. John Moulton (The Wizard) of Noble Audio
Mar 16, 2018
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BobJS1Some comparisons on headfi
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/shure-se846-vs-noble-kaiser-encore.840676/
jaydunndiddit
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Mar 16, 2018
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BobJS1I'm curious about this as well. Of all reviews I've seen, I haven't seen one comparison to the 846, Andromeda, etc.
jaydunndiddit
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Mar 16, 2018
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HefeThanks, but they're talking about the Encore which isn't equivalent to the K10u. Only one guy mentions it to the 846 in a sentence. He even says the 846 is bass heavy with the white filter which is confusing. I daily mine with the black filter and so I'd be more curious with a comparison to that extent.
jaydunndiddit
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Mar 16, 2018
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BobJS1I found a direct comparison. It's a custom but the sound signature will be the same . It was an interesting read, nonetheless: http://passionforsound.lachlanfennen.com/noble-kaiser-k10-custom-in-ear-monitor/
Hefe
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Dr. John Moulton (The Wizard) of Noble Audio
Mar 16, 2018
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jaydunndidditI found that link in a 30 second Google search I'm sure there is more on headfi
BobJS1
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Mar 16, 2018
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jaydunndidditThat WAS an interesting read... Now I simply don't know whether to keep enjoying my 846's (which I adore) or drop another $900. Maybe if I deliberate just a little longer this drop will fill up and make my decision for me.
jaydunndiddit
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Mar 16, 2018
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BobJS1Exact same boat. Kinda glad I read it prior to impulse buying this time. Personally, I think I'm just going to see that $900 that's burning a hole in my pocket and get a better portable amp/dac and save the rest. Kinda bummed as these are beautiful and intriguing but may not be the sidestep from the 846s I'm ultimately looking for.
Tienbasse
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Mar 18, 2018
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BobJS1Let's put it another way: SE846 are bass-heavy.
K10s have a slight bass hump, fairly more so than so-called "reference" customs, but it won't reach the level of SE846 or AK T8iE, which are more suited for bass lovers.
If I had to compare, bass level is much more in line with Fidue Sirius, hybrids which are in the same pricerange as these K10s.
If I had to compare, bass level is much more in line with Fidue Sirius, hybrids which are in the same pricerange as these K10s.
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