[linknet]

Received my Noir HPC Mk2 for my Sundara a few weeks after i got a Noir Hybrid HPC.
I will say (IMO) that the Noir HPC plays on the "weeknesses" of the Sundara (make it a bit less bright - warmer - and basses thicker).
By contrast the Noir Hybrid plays on the "strenghs" of the Sundara (reveal details up there without making things brighter and make the bass tighter).
The Noir HPC is less fatiguing but i miss the add air and upper details of the Noir Hybrid. If basses are more important for you the Noir HPC wins, but i prefer the Noir Hybrid.

 

[UntilThen]

That is true because the Noir HPC Mk2 is copper while the Noir Hybrid HPC is silver/copper.

 

[Rick1982]

Does anyone know what the waiting times are for a Noir Hybrid HPC currently (or on average), I tried to write to Forza Audioworks both from the form on the site and via the Facebook page but I have not received a reply.

Has anyone tried the Noir Hybrid HPC with the Hifiman Ananda?

 

[Ben4]

Does anyone know what the waiting times are for a Noir Hybrid HPC currently (or on average), I tried to write to Forza Audioworks both from the form on the site and via the Facebook page but I have not received a reply.

Has anyone tried the Noir Hybrid HPC with the Hifiman Ananda?

…also still awaiting a reply to a website inquiry regarding a non-standard length and connector…

 

[revolutionz]

…also still awaiting a reply to a website inquiry regarding a non-standard length and connector…

Same here...this isn't typical of my past experiences with Forza....I wonder what's going on

 

[Nostoi]

Same here...this isn't typical of my past experiences with Forza....I wonder what's going on

There was a delay my end, too, but y'all hang in there - I'm assured things will return to normal service soon.

 

[deanorthk]

Forza is good, I have ordered a special cable for the Fostex TH900 (Noir HPC with TH900 connectors), and Matt is communicating via email to explain why it's taking so long. With the situation raging around the globe with shipping, shortage etc etc, it's frustrating but no surprise that I have to wait.
Needed to say I'm really looking forward to experience what this cable will do to the TH900

 

[Slade01]

I'm however comparing the Noir Hybrid with this generic silver cable that came with the He6se. Verdict after Christmas.

Were you able to compare the Noir Hybrid with the Generic Silver cable? Sorry, just wondering, as i'm also trying to decide the whole hybrid vs silver decision in getting cables. Thanks!

 

[UntilThen]

Were you able to compare the Noir Hybrid with the Generic Silver cable? Sorry, just wondering, as i'm also trying to decide the whole hybrid vs silver decision in getting cables. Thanks!

The silver cable is brighter and tighter in tone while the Noir Hybrid has better texture and still reveal details exceedingly well. I stop using the the silver cable because it is very stiff and coils awkwardly.

I also got 2 Noir HPC Mk2 which is a copper cable and to my surprise, they sounded great. Not the overly warm sound but just smooth and clear. So I've been using that with LCD4 and He1000se with very pleasing results.

 

[UntilThen]

It's Forza day. Left and middle are Noir HPC Mk2 and right is Noir Hybrid HPC. HD800 with Noir Hybrid HPC not in the picture and there is a spare Claire Hybrid HPC for Audeze.

 

[Chris Kaoss]

Did you make it to the Wall of Fame at Forza?

And if so, is there a special discount for you now? ^^

Like my Noir Hybrid too.
It fits my Era-1, D9200 and SEM5, so one to rule them all.

 

[UntilThen]

Did you make it to the Wall of Fame at Forza?

Forza means force or power. Also means come on, you can do it.

Got to get a lifetime membership from Matt.

 

[jonathan c]

It's Forza day. Left and middle are Noir HPC Mk2 and right is Noir Hybrid HPC. HD800 with Noir Hybrid HPC not in the picture and there is a spare Claire Hybrid HPC for Audeze.

That’s fiveza….

 

[akelew]

How does the Noir HPC Mk2 compare to stock base level Audeze LCD cable in terms of sound?

 

[Nostoi]

Just completed the final piece of my Noir Hybrid & Furutech set with a Noir Hybrid interconnect terminating in Furutech 4.4mm each way. Below you can see the complete set, including:

1. A Noir Hybrid with Furutech FT-610mF mini-xlr on the headphone side and CF-7445 (R) on the plug side.
2. A Noir Hybrid female 4.4mm to Furutech CT-763 (R) 6.35mm male adaptor.
3. A Noir Hybrid Furutech CT-763 (R) to Furutech CT-763 (R) interconnect.

The result: endgame.

I've been switching between using this set-up on my ZMF VC and my Kennerton Rognir. I have a parallel set of headphone cables with matching interconnect and adaptor in Plussound's X8 series. I ended up settling on using the Noir Hybrid for the VC, as I feel the VC benefits from the Hybrid's silver whereas the Rognir is basically way less fussy in terms of what it's paired with.