Introducing NOIRE X

[TRHH]

I have huge ears. The Hifiman ear cups are perfect for me, how do the Noire X ear cups compare?

 

[tjdub]

Does anyone know how the X compare to the old Noire's?

 

[Hubert481]

Yes, e3 much bigger than x

 

[nismo270r]

Does anyone know how the X compare to the old Noire's?

It’s been awhile since I had the old Noire’s, but I don’t remember having quite the same wow factor when first putting them on that I did with the X. The X were engaging with more slam and punchiness, but not overdone. I do remember EQing the old Noire, but the X was great out of the box and I still need to spend more time with them.

 

[tjdub]

It’s been awhile since I had the old Noire’s, but I don’t remember having quite the same wow factor when first putting them on that I did with the X. The X were engaging with more slam and punchiness, but not overdone. I do remember EQing the old Noire, but the X was great out of the box and I still need to spend more time with them.

That sounds pretty promising, I love the noires and been saving to get another pair, I'll probably just wait a bit and get the X

 

[nismo270r]

That sounds pretty promising, I love the noires and been saving to get another pair, I'll probably just wait a bit and get the X

I would definitely go that route if you’re looking to pick up another pair. New headband and pads are a nice upgrade as well.

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

You might have more luck with the E3 over the NX when it comes to ear cup size if you have huge ears. The E3 cups felt huge compared to the NX to me. I also dont have an issue with the cups on the NX. The NX cups may be slightly smaller than Hifiman, but I haven’t had them side-by-side recently.

And E3 is a totally different level when comparing sound to Noire X.
Noire X is very good also, though.

 

[nismo270r]

And E3 is a totally different level when comparing sound to Noire X.
Noire X is very good also, though.

Having listened to them side-by-side, I don’t know that I would say the E3 was a totally different level. It’s definitely more resolving and more detailed than the X, but some people don’t prefer that type of sound. As with anything audio, you just have to give it a listen for yourself and decide. I ended up with the X because I preferred the sound over the E3. Of course, you can EQ anything to your preferences if you want to go that route too.

 

[Hubert481]

Wihout eq - x sounds better than e3 for my ears
But ears are different

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

Ears are different, true. At first i liked Noire X over E3 but more i listened E3, more better it got to my ears.
And E3 should placed so that it sits down and front as possibly.

To me difference with NX and E3 is pretty big. Nothing beats E3 bass quality, imo. And that huge, dimensional soundstage.
And NX has more sibilance to my ears, big thing to me.
But that's only how i heard things.

 

[nismo270r]

Wihout eq - x sounds better than e3 for my ears
But ears are different

Same for me, and I was looking for a closed back for a simple mobile setup where I didn’t have to worry about EQ.

To me difference with NX and E3 is pretty big. Nothing beats E3 bass quality, imo. And that huge, dimensional soundstage.
And NX has more sibilance to my ears, big thing to me.
But that's only how i heard things.

Absolutely agree with you that the bass on the E3 is superb! The X isn’t bad by any means, but the E3 wins out in the bass dept.

 

[ducky73]

Tank you for this!!!

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

Same for me, and I was looking for a closed back for a simple mobile setup where I didn’t have to worry about EQ.



Absolutely agree with you that the bass on the E3 is superb! The X isn’t bad by any means, but the E3 wins out in the bass dept.

X is a very good headphone. I could live happy with it also. It gives great amount of good sound for 1000€. The whole is just
I didn't used my open backs at all when i had NX.
E3 opened a new world for me though.

 

[ducky73]

Coming down to the X or RT for me, I need to try them both.

 

[Hubert481]

@mrspeakers is there any recommended burnin time for the X - or is it just wasted energy?