[Klonatans]

Listening to my Noble X with QP1R since Saturday and my impressions are sort of a mixed bag. While they are overall enjoyable, smooth sounding very comfortable IEMs with good layering capabilities and decent soundstage, I cannot get rid of the feeling the X have too darkish tonality for my taste and lack dynamics to be truly enjoyable. Probably it's partly a question of choosing the right tips but I'm not sure it can fundamentally change their sound signature.

 

[FullCircle]

Sounds like your more of a "Sage" candidate, which is fine. I like the sage as well.

 

[Klonatans]

Sounds like your more of a "Sage" candidate, which is fine. I like the sage as well.

I'd like to try both Sage and Django, but the problem is that they are overly expensive in Europe due to import tax and shipping costs.

 

[canthearyou]

After a few weeks of wanting to really like the X I've decided to let them go. They have a very relaxed sound. They are great for bed duties as they are so relaxed. But I do wish they had a bit more treble and more bass.

 

[Klonatans]

After a few weeks of wanting to really like the X I've decided to let them go. They have a very relaxed sound. They are great for bed duties as they are so relaxed. But I do wish they had a bit more treble and more bass.

Same here. I think my X will go soon to my wife as she has shown interest.

 

[Klonatans]

Well, after changing tips to Hifiman ones the character of Noble X has changed and I don't find them so laid back and relaxed as with the stock tips. It's not a night and day difference but I clearly hear more treble extension, more midbass body, deeper reaching subbass and more midrange clarity. It would be exciting to try some more tips. It's a pity that Trinity tips don't fit as I have a bunch of them.

 

[boblauer]

Well, after changing tips to Hifiman ones the character of Noble X has changed and I don't find them so laid back and relaxed as with the stock tips. It's not a night and day difference but I clearly hear more treble extension, more midbass body, deeper reaching subbass and more midrange clarity. It would be exciting to try some more tips. It's a pity that Trinity tips don't fit as I have a bunch of them.

Try some JVC Spiral Dots if you can get them. It opened mine up considerably at least to my ears.

 

[Klonatans]

Try some JVC Spiral Dots if you can get them. It opened mine up considerably at least to my ears.

Thanks for the advice. I'll try to find them in Europe.

 

[Klonatans]

Found the JVC Spiral Dots on Ebay from Japan. Just ordered a strange ML size. Delivery could happen someday in September. Hopefully it will be worth the wait.

 

[bearwarrior]

Have anyone compared Noble X with FLC 8s?

 

[makne]

Is the Noble X a worthwile upgrade from the Shure SE215?

Looking to upgrade from my se215 after a year of use. Tonality-wise I like the shure, although it's a little too dark and muddy. How does the Noble X compare?
Also wondering if I should get a Dragonfly black/red to drive them (currently using an iphone 6), how revealing are the Noble X? On the se215 there's barely a sound upgrade going from the iphone to even my Chord Hugo, so I haven't bothered with it yet.

 

[davidcotton]

I'd like to try both Sage and Django, but the problem is that they are overly expensive in Europe due to import tax and shipping costs.

Audiosanctuary uk has them listed and ships to the EU.

 

[Klonatans]

Audiosanctuary uk has them listed and ships to the EU.

Thanks for the inforrmation. I have noticed that Audiosanctuary ships them to the EU, however even with today's pound exchange rate to euro I still find Noble products very pricey. Maybe some Black Friday deals might be an option?

 

[Klonatans]

Is the Noble X a worthwile upgrade from the Shure SE215?

Looking to upgrade from my se215 after a year of use. Tonality-wise I like the shure, although it's a little too dark and muddy. How does the Noble X compare?
Also wondering if I should get a Dragonfly black/red to drive them (currently using an iphone 6), how revealing are the Noble X? On the se215 there's barely a sound upgrade going from the iphone to even my Chord Hugo, so I haven't bothered with it yet.

I have no experience with Shure SE215 but I can say if you are looking for detailed sounding IEMs look elsewhere. Not that Noble X are dark sounding however I'd hardly call them revealing. For me even with JVC Spiral Dots or Hifiman tips they still sound too smooth and relaxed to be considered for critical listening.

 

[FullCircle]

Sage or savanna if you r looking for a more critical sound signature within the noble line up