Noble Audio - Introducing KATANA

[Mojo777]

Thanks raypin. Helpful reply.

 

[jwbrent]

I'd like to get the Katana based on everything I've read, however, spending 2k including tax (I live in California) is hard to justify.

I recall reading Noble has sales every so often, also, deals can be had at audio shows. Is this true and what kind of savings are there?

 

[raypin]

Mm..if you can wait, Noble has an annual Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale. Last November, it was 15% off plus a free Noble BTS for Ķatana or Encore purchase. Also, last June Noble discount was 20% off (44th Bday of Wizard). Not sure about audio shows.

The Katana is worth the wait.

 

[jwbrent]

Mm..if you can wait, Noble has an annual Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale. Last November, it was 15% off plus a free Noble BTS for Ķatana or Encore purchase. Also, last June Noble discount was 20% off (44th Bday of Wizard). Not sure about audio shows.

Thank you for your reply. November is too far away, but June would be okay, especially with a $400 savings.

 

[FullCircle]

Thank you for your reply. November is too far away, but June would be okay, especially with a $400 savings.

 
 
For the record, my birthday is in July

 

[raypin]

Mm..my bad. July 1st. 44th Bday, 44 hour sale. So, this year, it will be 45 hour sale period? 45% off?

 

[FraterOiram]

  What is the Sensitivity and Impedance rating of the Katana? 

Is there anyway to find this info out?

 

[traehekat]

Just made a big upgrade from the Shure SE535 to the Katana. Very excited, although I am a little worried how they will fit compared to the 535, which are very comfortable. I hear the Katanas pair very well with Chord Mojo. 

 

[AndrewH13]

Just made a big upgrade from the Shure SE535 to the Katana. Very excited, although I am a little worried how they will fit compared to the 535, which are very comfortable. I hear the Katanas pair very well with Chord Mojo. 

I have Shure 846s and can confirm Katana is a good choice for Mojo

 

[traehekat]

Just made a big upgrade from the Shure SE535 to the Katana. Very excited, although I am a little worried how they will fit compared to the 535, which are very comfortable. I hear the Katanas pair very well with Chord Mojo. 

I have Shure 846s and can confirm Katana is a good choice for Mojo

How is the fit of the Katanas in comparison to the 846?


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[AndrewH13]

​>> How is the fit of the Katanas in comparison to the 846?

Similar fit, but a nicer cable!

 

[raypin]

Mm..my Katana fits my ears very, very well. Using large silicone eartips. No problems getting seal and no discomfort. The SE 846 shells achieves a more snug fit because of its smaller size and shape.

 

[MidFiMoney]

I didn't own them at the same time but I was surprised to find that the Katana is significantly more comfortable than the Savanna 

 The Savanna seemed to have a deeper insertion and I could only tolerate them with the smallest tips. I never forgot I was wearing them either. The Katana, on the other hand, seems to have a more shallow insertion depth. I can use medium tips comfortably. I almost immediately forget I have them in. Strange because I thought the Katana had the same dimensions as the Classic line. My assumptions almost kept me from buying the Katana. I'm happy I went out on a limb! The best I've yet heard!

 

[FullCircle]

  I didn't own them at the same time but I was surprised to find that the Katana is significantly more comfortable than the Savanna 

 The Savanna seemed to have a deeper insertion and I could only tolerate them with the smallest tips. I never forgot I was wearing them either. The Katana, on the other hand, seems to have a more shallow insertion depth. I can use medium tips comfortably. I almost immediately forget I have them in. Strange because I thought the Katana had the same dimensions as the Classic line. My assumptions almost kept me from buying the Katana. I'm happy I went out on a limb! The best I've yet heard!

 
Those are interesting findings, the CAD work on the Katana and the Gen 2 classic line is essentially the same.   Gen 1 classic line is different from the Katana

 

[MidFiMoney]

   
Those are interesting findings, the CAD work on the Katana and the Gen 2 classic line is essentially the same.   Gen 1 classic line is different from the Katana

Hmm, that is so weird. I really don't know what to make of it haha. I'm using the same kind of tips too. Maybe it's psychological. I guess it wouldn't really matter either way because the Katana sound is so BA (pun intended)