Introducing NOIRE X

[MSA1133]

One of my favorite things about being a DCA club member is the amazing discounts they provide. I jumped on the Noire X the moment it announced and had it rotating along with other headphones but when I plugged them into the LAiV stack they turned into something even more amazing!

Fantastic synergy that enhanced all of the Noire X strong points. Wider sound stage, deep reaching bass and gorgeous mids. Both Stealth and Expanse sound great on it too, but the Noire X has something special to my ears with this combination.

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

Two weeks passed since i placed my order.
Can't wait to get these on my ears.

 

[vrapan]

Two weeks passed since i placed my order.
Can't wait to get these in my ears.

how big are your ears????!!!!

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

how big are your ears????!!!!

Good point. Fixed.

 

[TRHH]

Is anybody using EQ Settings with Dan Clark Audio Noire X?

THX

Torben

 

[firesign]

Is anybody using EQ Settings with Dan Clark Audio Noire X?

THX

Torben

Yeah, I am finally using the same EQ than Amir plus a subbass lowshelf.

That would be this:

And a lowshelf, 60 Hz, +1db, Q 0.7

 

[BowWazoo]

Is anybody using EQ Settings with Dan Clark Audio Noire X?

THX

Torben

Yes, of course

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/introducing-noire-x.974973/post-18564464

 

[TRHH]

And a lowshelf, 60 Hz, +1db, Q 0.7

THX Why did you add lowshelf, 60 Hz, +1db, Q 0.7?

Torben

 

[MattTCG]

Regarding blocking out ambient noise, I find that noire x as good as my sony ANC headphones. It's pretty close but because of the stellar sound quality of the noire x, I don't find myself using the Sony much anymore. Also, I don't find myself needed to jack up the volume to help with outside noise. Just listen at my normal level and all is good.

 

[mrspeakers]

How does the NOIRE compare to the NOIRE X in this regard? Any chance you can show the graph for each on the same chart?

Similar. NOIRE X may have more isolation than NOIRE older than a year or so simply because the newer ear pads use a slightly denser foam, but it's on the order of 1-2 db and when the pads are replaced virtually the same.

This is fantastic info, which I believe should be supplied for all closed back headphones.

I assume the attenuation works equally both ways; ie, so that others aren't disturbed by someone using the NX? (My primary use case for mine is for listening within a shared office space, when open backs are not an option.)

Yes.

 

[firesign]

THX Why did you add lowshelf, 60 Hz, +1db, Q 0.7?

Torben

I just like it better that way.
I listen to rock, progressive and metal, these are styles where there isn't much sub-bass, and headphones usually need a little more support in that area to sound a little warmer, with more depth, and more pleasing to my ears.

 

[BowWazoo]

Loxjie D40 Pro.
Finally enough power. Now I am satisfied.

 

[questin]

Has anyone been able to compare the Noire X vs. a member of the fostex th/tr line? I have the Fostex TR-x00 Ebony headphones, and I'm considering upgrading to the Noire X. But i wanted to check if anyone has made that comparison here? I checked the search, but didn't see this comparison yet.

Thank you in advance!

 

[BowWazoo]

I had the Ebony. Great headphones!
The Noire X is a huge upgrade in all areas.

 

[firesign]

Has anyone been able to compare the Noire X vs. a member of the fostex th/tr line? I have the Fostex TR-x00 Ebony headphones, and I'm considering upgrading to the Noire X. But i wanted to check if anyone has made that comparison here? I checked the search, but didn't see this comparison yet.

Thank you in advance!

I have had the TH-X00 (I didn't like it) and the TH-610 (I liked it very much), and the Noire X is some steps above the TH-610.
I sold the TH-610 some days after receiving the NX, because I don't need two closed back headphones, and I knew I wasn't going to use the Fostex anymore having the NX.