Noble Audio - the Wizard returns!
Feb 11, 2016 at 10:23 AM Post #18,019 of 35,958
If I didn't have a N6 and Savant I would be all over that.
 
Feb 11, 2016 at 10:43 AM Post #18,021 of 35,958
  Looks just awesome! But I heard the A12 from 1964 is better overall

 
Oh, the A12 is fantastic. It's certainly on a par with the K10 at the top of IEM ladder, IMO. They are better than the K10 in certain aspects, but the K10 fares better in others. At this price bracket and performance level, any differences between the TOTL earphones are probably down to subjective preferences. For me, the K10 better suits my musical tastes as opposed to the A12. But I sincerely doubt anybody would ever be disappointed with either of the 2.
 
With that said, Noble churns out some really FANTASTIC DESIGNS
cool.gif

 
Feb 11, 2016 at 10:45 AM Post #18,023 of 35,958
I am just reading the about the KSE1500.  I have been ignoring Shure for a while, but this seems to be a mistake.  The reason being that both the K10U Al and Layla II will not really give me a new listening experience, especially with the Layla II being so close to the KSE1500 in terms of price.  Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy my Layla, but I will take the K10 over it as a much better package deal (SQ, comfort, cabling.)
I'm bankrupt after getting Layla and 380 but so far it is the only combination that has given me the widest and deepest soundstage with a sound so huge and enveloping that it rivals lesser cans. However the vocals are at times too thick and have this glare/excessive energy to them that my ears get fatigued pretty quickly. The flatness also gets incredibly boring with rock and pop songs, albeit this neutral balance makes instrumental, jazz and classical genres quite enjoyable.

I have heard the K10 quite a few times now and they sounded musical, kind of like a superior version of my SE846, but less forward and having better clarity, soundstage, coherence and imaging. The bass quality and texture are also excellent and I don't feel it's any worse than my 846. I hope when I do get them in customs they would surprise me even more, with the added benefit of isolation and all. The demos I have tried all had subpar tips.
 
Feb 11, 2016 at 10:49 AM Post #18,024 of 35,958
   
Oh, the A12 is fantastic. It's certainly on a par with the K10 at the top of IEM ladder, IMO. They are better than the K10 in certain aspects, but the K10 fares better in others. At this price bracket and performance level, any differences between the TOTL earphones are probably down to subjective preferences. For me, the K10 better suits my musical tastes as opposed to the A12. But I sincerely doubt anybody would ever be disappointed with either of the 2.
 
With that said, Noble churns out some really FANTASTIC DESIGNS
cool.gif

to those poor souls who are waiting their custom Noble, that 'Lookbook' just makes us cry...and pray that time could really fly :'(
 
Feb 11, 2016 at 11:09 AM Post #18,029 of 35,958
   
This forum is the wallet's boogeyman! 
ph34r.gif


Massdrops sure not helping! That Lookbook link is far more than eye candy it's plain Ear Porn
tongue_smile.gif

 

Users who are viewing this thread

Back
Top