[FullCircle]

Well, if this ia a daily driver, in my mind, I'd go for a wider genre type product, and that would be the Savant, as the savannas is a more narrow genre type product

Both of them are great, the savannas may offer the best value bang per dollar for sound quality, but I'd spend more for a wider genre product, as I have to be in the mood for the savanna sound, where as the Savant, your mood isn't as restricted

But that is just my take, some others may disagree

 

[Fr_eak]

I only have the experience with K10 in all whole noble lineup, but right now I want to search a midrange IEM for my daily use..I want to search a bit bright, neutral, reference and less bass IEM it seems that Katana is fulfilled all my requirements except the price..lol

Which one between savant and savannah is closer to katana sound signature?

I would say the Savant is closer. Savannah is closer to a monitor (relatively speaking). Savant is also pretty neutral, but yet with a slight base boost and very smooth mid range.

Katana is in an entirely different league though, imaging, extension, separation, are far superior. Comparing the Savant and Katana (which I have both), the difference is pretty significant.

 

[bangkokkid]

Thanks for your suggestion, The thing is I am not from the UK, so I can't demo any of the models.
Are there any other dealers in Europe?
I only found aid2hearing...

Thanks again.

HDPHNS.com

 

[Autolycus25]

I'm looking for some thoughts from the crowd. I'm currently using some etymotic IEMs (an older headset+mic model) with custom tips. I really like the tips, and the sound is fine. I'd like to upgrade though, and I'm leaning toward some proper CIEMs rather than universals with custom tips. I love the look and reviews of the Noble line. These will almost certainly become my main headphones and will be mainly used in three settings: train commute, while flying, and in the office when I need to block out sounds and focus. On the train and in the office, I will mostly be listening to classical and americana, southern rock, folk rock, indie type stuff, and podcasts. On flights, it's going to be movies, tv shows, and maybe a little bit of the same types of music. Oh, and source will mostly be direct input to smartphone (iPhone for now) or via something like the Noble BTS.
 
I don't have enough experience with different headphones to really have a strong preference for different profiles. I'm not necessarily a bass-head, so maybe a more neutral profile would be best? I'm not opposed to extra bass, just don't feel like I need it to be happy. Total budget is definitely <$1k, and I'd prefer less than that, including options. I'm ok with acrylic or silicone, but obviously silicone has the advantage of being more affordable for the same model. Any ideas on which direction I should go? Should I just go for the Trident or Savanna in acrylic? Trident silicone? Or do I really need to hold out for the Black Friday sale in the hopes that one of the higher-end models is available for my price-range?
 
Thanks!

 

[Sorensiim]

I exposed a good friend to the Katana yesterday. He is not a head-fi'er, but he plays a couple of instruments, so he knows how things should sound. Today he posted this on IG:

 

[maximal112]

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

Got a lovely email with these pictures last night when you least expect it, Can't wait to get them

 

[IwishIcanFLighT]

  Got a lovely email with these pictures last night when you least expect it, Can't wait to get them

You sir are very lucky. They truly look gorgeous!

 

[FullCircle]

I'm looking for some thoughts from the crowd. I'm currently using some etymotic IEMs (an older headset+mic model) with custom tips. I really like the tips, and the sound is fine. I'd like to upgrade though, and I'm leaning toward some proper CIEMs rather than universals with custom tips. I love the look and reviews of the Noble line. These will almost certainly become my main headphones and will be mainly used in three settings: train commute, while flying, and in the office when I need to block out sounds and focus. On the train and in the office, I will mostly be listening to classical and americana, southern rock, folk rock, indie type stuff, and podcasts. On flights, it's going to be movies, tv shows, and maybe a little bit of the same types of music. Oh, and source will mostly be direct input to smartphone (iPhone for now) or via something like the Noble BTS.

I don't have enough experience with different headphones to really have a strong preference for different profiles. I'm not necessarily a bass-head, so maybe a more neutral profile would be best? I'm not opposed to extra bass, just don't feel like I need it to be happy. Total budget is definitely <$1k, and I'd prefer less than that, including options. I'm ok with acrylic or silicone, but obviously silicone has the advantage of being more affordable for the same model. Any ideas on which direction I should go? Should I just go for the Trident or Savanna in acrylic? Trident silicone? Or do I really need to hold out for the Black Friday sale in the hopes that one of the higher-end models is available for my price-range?

Thanks!

Stay away from silicone, if they are for leisure use.

Consider:

Savanna acrylic ciem

Savanna sla ciem

Savant sla ciem


The trident has a v shape response, which comming from an er product, it may not be your cup of tea

 

[krismusic]

I'm looking for some thoughts from the crowd. I'm currently using some etymotic IEMs (an older headset+mic model) with custom tips. I really like the tips, and the sound is fine. I'd like to upgrade though, and I'm leaning toward some proper CIEMs rather than universals with custom tips. I love the look and reviews of the Noble line. These will almost certainly become my main headphones and will be mainly used in three settings: train commute, while flying, and in the office when I need to block out sounds and focus. On the train and in the office, I will mostly be listening to classical and americana, southern rock, folk rock, indie type stuff, and podcasts. On flights, it's going to be movies, tv shows, and maybe a little bit of the same types of music. Oh, and source will mostly be direct input to smartphone (iPhone for now) or via something like the Noble BTS.

I don't have enough experience with different headphones to really have a strong preference for different profiles. I'm not necessarily a bass-head, so maybe a more neutral profile would be best? I'm not opposed to extra bass, just don't feel like I need it to be happy. Total budget is definitely <$1k, and I'd prefer less than that, including options. I'm ok with acrylic or silicone, but obviously silicone has the advantage of being more affordable for the same model. Any ideas on which direction I should go? Should I just go for the Trident or Savanna in acrylic? Trident silicone? Or do I really need to hold out for the Black Friday sale in the hopes that one of the higher-end models is available for my price-range?

Thanks!

AFAIK Silicone are not as durable as acrylic so that may turn out to be a false economy.
I would not normally advocate spending more money than necessary but. Once you have decided to commit a serious amount of money to a CIEM, I would not let the extra £200 or whatever restrict what you choose. Hopefully you will have them for a very long time. Enjoying them long after you forget the cash.

Got a lovely email with these pictures last night when you least expect it, Can't wait to get them

Those are fabulous. What model?

 

[maximal112]

Those are fabulous. What model?

Set of K10's I ordered during the birthday sale a couple months ago. Never heard them before so quite excited, gotta make sure the Mojo is charged and ready for the arrival

 

[Autolycus25]

AFAIK Silicone are not as durable as acrylic so that may turn out to be a false economy.
I would not normally advocate spending more money than necessary but. Once you have decided to commit a serious amount of money to a CIEM, I would not let the extra £200 or whatever restrict what you choose. Hopefully you will have them for a very long time. Enjoying them long after you forget the cash.

And I realize that I mis-typed the relative cost of acrylic and silicone. Silicone is more expense. I'm used to the way silicone feels since that's what my current custom tips are made of. Having never owned any acrylic CIEMs, it's hard to really get a sense of which I will prefer. I'm leaning toward acrylic 1) to give it a try and 2) because it seems like a better "value", if I like the materials the same.
 
The comment about going on and spending the extra is fair, and is part of why I'm even willing to go up to $1k. 

 

[FullCircle]

AFAIK Silicone are not as durable as acrylic so that may turn out to be a false economy.
I would not normally advocate spending more money than necessary but. Once you have decided to commit a serious amount of money to a CIEM, I would not let the extra £200 or whatever restrict what you choose. Hopefully you will have them for a very long time. Enjoying them long after you forget the cash.
Those are fabulous. What model?

The number one ranked ciem on head fi, the product that has held that number one position longer than any product in the history of head fi, the product that has 24 cosecutive 5 star reviews


The Kaiser 10

Or the humble K10

 

[FullCircle]

And I realize that I mis-typed the relative cost of acrylic and silicone. Silicone is more expense. I'm used to the way silicone feels since that's what my current custom tips are made of. Having never owned any acrylic CIEMs, it's hard to really get a sense of which I will prefer. I'm leaning toward acrylic 1) to give it a try and 2) because it seems like a better "value", if I like the materials the same.

The comment about going on and spending the extra is fair, and is part of why I'm even willing to go up to $1k. 

Btw, sla is acrylic, but it is 3d printed acrylic, which is why it is cheaper

 

[menhaha]

whoops. erased.

 

[menhaha]

  Got a lovely email with these pictures last night when you least expect it, Can't wait to get them

 
 
 
Amazing pair. Did you go for the Wizard option or just Reprint option?