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Jan 20, 2020 at 10:40 AM Post #31,951 of 36,078
Thank you. From the Noble Audio line up, in your opinion, which model provides the best sound stage? Can be from an older model.
On soundstage alone, the Khan. But once you get to that price tier I’d say there’s better options IMHO

The Katana is also pretty wide, but doesn’t the bass to give jazz that weight. The Savant II is easily my favorite IEM of their whole lineup though, regardless of price point
 
Jan 20, 2020 at 12:24 PM Post #31,952 of 36,078
I really like Katana for Jazz. Very detailed and to me the bass comes out realistic with jazz and Katana.
 
Jan 20, 2020 at 2:38 PM Post #31,954 of 36,078
Which are?
Vision Ears Elysium, FiR M5 and 64's A18t all have that forward treble and neutrality, but Imo outperform the Khan in a lot of aspects, most of which in coherency and treble presentation. Within a somewhat different sound signature, I'd still pick the Tia Trio, the Noble Katana, the VE8 and the Andromeda S over the Khan.

The Khan does have excellent technicalities, but the treble is very dry and often quite splashy. It feels like it somehow envelops the music, and no matter what you listen to, there's a coat of treble surrounding it
 
Jan 20, 2020 at 3:32 PM Post #31,955 of 36,078
Vision Ears Elysium, FiR M5 and 64's A18t all have that forward treble and neutrality, but Imo outperform the Khan in a lot of aspects, most of which in coherency and treble presentation. Within a somewhat different sound signature, I'd still pick the Tia Trio, the Noble Katana, the VE8 and the Andromeda S over the Khan.

The Khan does have excellent technicalities, but the treble is very dry and often quite splashy. It feels like it somehow envelops the music, and no matter what you listen to, there's a coat of treble surrounding it
Tux5 is a good price over the Khan, just put the khan without the sparkly trebble and you will have the Tux5.
 
Jan 20, 2020 at 3:33 PM Post #31,956 of 36,078
Tux5 is a good price over the Khan, just put the khan without the sparkly trebble and you will have the Tux5.
If the Tux5 is indeed the same tuning as the Khan but without the excessive highs it would be a gem!
 
Jan 20, 2020 at 5:17 PM Post #31,957 of 36,078
If the Tux5 is indeed the same tuning as the Khan but without the excessive highs it would be a gem!
As one doesn't have the sparkly treble and some times fatiguing, all the rest starts to get more evident, mid highs and highs are still there and well tuned for my taste. I wish it was custom though. (starting to not appreciate everything not Custom these days)
 
Jan 20, 2020 at 5:20 PM Post #31,958 of 36,078
As one doesn't have the sparkly treble and some times fatiguing, all the rest starts to get more evident, mid highs and highs are still there and well tuned for my taste. I wish it was custom though. (starting to not appreciate everything not Custom these days)
Same experience with the Universals as you... I’ll try it as soon as I get the chance then definitely!
 
Jan 20, 2020 at 5:36 PM Post #31,959 of 36,078
Same experience with the Universals as you... I’ll try it as soon as I get the chance then definitely!
hahah BTW I have an almost new for sell here. :)

Anyway, try it. I would like to know your opinion compared to the other you have that I have my eyes on.
 
Jan 21, 2020 at 1:49 AM Post #31,960 of 36,078
I don't find the treble on Khan pairing with Cayin N6ii module A01 is dry and fatiguing, the treble is detail and extended but smooth not offensive at all. I do find the khan treble is a bit unbearable when I pair with Sony ZX507.

If you find Khan is lean and dry try pair it with wet and warm source like Cayin N6ii A01 module or WA8 Eclipse.
 
Jan 21, 2020 at 7:43 AM Post #31,961 of 36,078
No, it is actually a hybrid wire.

Anyone got any idea if the "Blue Litz Cu-Ag alloy" and the "Rose Red Cu-Ag alloy" are the same thing except the coating color? Or not?
 
Jan 21, 2020 at 8:16 AM Post #31,962 of 36,078
I don't find the treble on Khan pairing with Cayin N6ii module A01 is dry and fatiguing, the treble is detail and extended but smooth not offensive at all. I do find the khan treble is a bit unbearable when I pair with Sony ZX507.

If you find Khan is lean and dry try pair it with wet and warm source like Cayin N6ii A01 module or WA8 Eclipse.
I think the Khan is generally designed for very warm sources and/or foam tips. I ran mine with silicone as I hate foam and used the SP1000M, which has pretty violent treble already so the combination was terrible overall.
 
Jan 22, 2020 at 9:08 PM Post #31,963 of 36,078
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Jan 22, 2020 at 9:14 PM Post #31,964 of 36,078
Just want to mention that I keep trying to replace my Noble Savants at work with something new (only for the sake of new) but I just keep coming back to them. I imagine that these will be the one iem that never leaves.. nice work Noble.
 
Jan 22, 2020 at 9:49 PM Post #31,965 of 36,078

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