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Farz
63
May 19, 2017
For anyone in Canada still waiting--the tracking on mine simply stopped updating. I came home today to find them waiting in my mailbox. Nice surprise after a final exam.
Here are my impressions:
My last pair of IEMs were Sure se846. I got rid of them due to some tinnitis that I developed and switched to a Monitor Audio bookshelf+Sub 2.1 setup. Decided I wanted to grab a pair of cheaper IEMs to have for the gym with a laid-back sound signature that wouldn't need high volumes to enjoy. Had to faff around with the tips to get a good fit--the housing is large for my ears but once they are in they're quite comfortable. The IEMs are super light similar to the the cable which is also very nice and light. I hated the shure cable--too thick and too heavy. Microphonics are non-existent. Isolation is excellent. They do stick out of my ears quite a bit so no sleeping with these. They look pretty damn cool too. First thing that struck me was the soundstage--wider than I thought. Separation is great. Detail retrieval is great. They sound very nice and open to my surprise. Overall I would say the sound signature is smooth. There is nothing that really stands out. I recall the the se846 sounded very mid-centric and the treble was rolled-off. The amount of detail retrieval was probably better going off memory in the se846 but nothing to complain about here. The treble here is more forward, closer to what I had with the treble filters (blue? I can't remember) in the shure. The bass is super tight and controlled. The weight is just right I think. Mimics the monitor audio sub quite nicely as that's my current benchmark--keeping in mind the sub cost 700$ alone and took days and days of faffing around with placement to optimize. Jungle/drum&bass sounds fantastic on these--groovy and punchy--just right and exactly what I was hoping for. Pretty versatile pair of IEMs. Anyone have any suggestions for tips? Complys? What do people use? This is my first Noble, thanks for a high-value purchase MD and Noble. Very happy with my purchase!
twerpz
0
May 19, 2017
FarzDo you know which mail courier delivered it? USPS has mine stuck on "Processed through ISC New York"
Farz
63
May 19, 2017
twerpzMine was also stuck (and still is stuck) on Processed through ISC New York It was delivered by Canada Post presumably though the tracking never worked for Canada Post
Clifak
47
May 19, 2017
FarzI've messed around with several tips and have settled on Comply for now. The only neg I find with the Comply/Noble X combo is how much they impact the bass. The do lessen the sibilance at bit though. I ordered some Spinfits to try but Amazon delivered the wrong size.
Farz
63
May 19, 2017
ClifakI ended up ordering some spinfits as well. Should be here next week
hotwt
0
May 25, 2017
FarzAsking @Clifak as well, hows spinfits on it? I am using the stock one for now but was finding people's experience with other tips. Also read spiral dot is a good choice. What's your take on it?
Clifak
47
May 25, 2017
hotwtI don't know about the Spinfits since Amazon sent the wrong type and I'm afraid to order from them again. Someone else commented on the item that they received the wrong type too. You might want to check the SBAF Noble X thread. There's a lot of tip feedback posted there.
hotwt
0
May 26, 2017
ClifakThank you for your response!
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