[andersos]

Some of the Appollo features:

- supported codecs

B) Snapdragon Sound

Their new lossless codec is part of Snapdragon Sound. But it has to be supported by both the phone and the headphone.

 

[mashuto]

Some of the Appollo features:

- 1x40mm dynamic driver

- 14mm planar

- supported codecs

A) LDAC

B) Snapdragon Sound

C) AAC

D)aptX

E)aptX HD

- QCC3084 chip

- Integrated ADI chip

- 6 microphones per side

- ANC with a reduction depth of up to -35db

- BlueTooth 5.3

- transparency mode

- Excellent call quality with or without the supplied boom mic attached

- Multipoint connection

- 80 hours of play time without ANC

- 60 hours of play time with ANC

- Detachable boom mic with mute switch for office and/or gaming use

- Can be played with an included USB-C wired connection

- airplane adapter

- anodized aluminum frame

- Compatible with Noble's FoKus app

Feature list looking good! Didn't realize it would come with a boom mic, that should be a really nice addition. Really like the design too. Still really interested in this and am absolutely going to be following this release and looking for any additional info as it comes available.

Sorry for yet another question, are there any limitations on codecs when using multipoint? I know there are at least some tws out there that offer ldac and multipoint, but you have to choose one or the other and can't use both at the same time.

 

[FullCircle]

Regarding the Appollo:

The list of features may change by the time of launch.

That said, one clarification needs to be made:

- 3 mics per side (not 6)

 

[SQ13]

Apollo really piqued my interest, especially wit boom mic + anc. I recently bought the tws fokus prestige but gave up using as it is picking up too much background noise for calls. Hope Apollo helps as I would like good SQ but able to make zoom calls.
Btw is the ear pad detachable for easy replacement? It will be a plus selling point.

 

[PrestonSturgesEnthusiast]

Did anybody here have the chance to listen to both the Triumph and the Prestige? I preordered the Triumph, but a few Prestiges are suddenly back in stock at Musictek and I’m a bit torn between them. I only have two weeks to make up my mind, btw. After that I’ll be leaving North America for months.

 

[FullCircle]

Apollo really piqued my interest, especially wit boom mic + anc. I recently bought the tws fokus prestige but gave up using as it is picking up too much background noise for calls. Hope Apollo helps as I would like good SQ but able to make zoom calls.
Btw is the ear pad detachable for easy replacement? It will be a plus selling point.

Yes, on the pads

 

[C_Lindbergh]

I really love the fact that the Appllos has a boom mic...makes it much more usable in more scenarios like gaming and video meetings! Yes, you can take a quick call with most BT-phones, but a boom mic is needed for any serious scenario. Also LDAC codec for folks with a Samsung phone!

What almost always is a deal breaker for me when it comes to BT-phones is the fact that most have such small ear pads, both in width/height, but also depth....Do we have any inner measurements for the Apollos?

 

[FullCircle]

I really love the fact that the Appllos has a boom mic...makes it much more usable in more scenarios like gaming and video meetings! Yes, you can take a quick call with most BT-phones, but a boom mic is needed for any serious scenario. Also LDAC codec for folks with a Samsung phone!

What almost always is a deal breaker for me when it comes to BT-phones is the fact that most have such small ear pads, both in width/height, but also depth....Do we have any inner measurements for the Apollos?

I don't have those measurements, but we are communicating with Dekoni for upgrade pads.

 

[PrestonSturgesEnthusiast]

I just got my Fokus Prestige yesterday and I’m really digging it. The stock tuning has too much midbass for my taste, but the proprietary app solved that in a matter of seconds. Great instrument separation and very coherent. Sub bass is really amazing and very clean. It is not the most detailed thing I’ve ever heard, but for the price and considering it’s wireless (and so far, I’ve only paired it with the standard iPhone 15, that doesn’t have the best codecs) it does really well.

 

[FullCircle]

I just got my Fokus Prestige yesterday and I’m really digging it. The stock tuning has too much midbass for my taste, but the proprietary app solved that in a matter of seconds. Great instrument separation and very coherent. Sub bass is really amazing and very clean. It is not the most detailed thing I’ve ever heard, but for the price and considering it’s wireless (and so far, I’ve only paired it with the standard iPhone 15, that doesn’t have the best codecs) it does really well.

 

[MagicMitch]

I just got my Fokus Prestige yesterday and I’m really digging it. The stock tuning has too much midbass for my taste, but the proprietary app solved that in a matter of seconds. Great instrument separation and very coherent. Sub bass is really amazing and very clean. It is not the most detailed thing I’ve ever heard, but for the price and considering it’s wireless (and so far, I’ve only paired it with the standard iPhone 15, that doesn’t have the best codecs) it does really well.

I like to bump up the subbass and maybe drop the midbass by -1.

Took me forever but I finally found a perfect fit by using the Fidelity U eartips. I can get a deep enough insertion that they feel semi-custom at this point.

 

[PrestonSturgesEnthusiast]

I like to bump up the subbass and maybe drop the midbass by -1.

Took me forever but I finally found a perfect fit by using the Fidelity U eartips. I can get a deep enough insertion that they feel semi-custom at this point.

The stock tuning subbass was great for me, but then I tried a modern r&b track and felt the need to bump it down -1 as well.

Some frequencies might be great fun, but I suffer from a tinnitus case of varying severity, so I try to keep things as fatigue free as possíble.

 

[eloquentmuse]

Hey, was wondering if you guys could help me choose between the Kublai Khan and Ronin? The only how Noble IEM I’ve had was K10 which I loved but haven’t heard in a while. My favourite IEM is UM Mest MK2 and potentially looking for a kind of upgrade to that. Think I like U or W shaped signatures.

I listen to 30% indie folk acoustic (lots of string instruments and vocals), 20% metal (particularly symphonic, gothic, and folk), 20% orchestral soundtracks and score, 10% alternative rock, 10% pop, and 10% electronic.

I care about a lot of texture, clarity, and detail – particularly in the mids. Don’t like too thick a sound. I like fast impactful deep bass. Separation and layering are extremely important to me. I love the holographic feel of the MEST. I don’t like large airy soundstages where things feel far away, I want to feel like I’m on stage performing intimately with the musicians but still feels 3D. I really care about PRAT and dynamics. I really want to feel engaged and involved with the music, feeling the emotions and energy. I’m looking for something that performs well across all genres.

And would you think either of these is a significant upgrade over MEST MK2 to warrant price? I know MEST is great for value. I lean KK because I’ve heard it’s like an upgrade to MEST but then I keep hearing how good Ronin mids are.

I can give a few songs I use in listening sessions and what I look for in them. I mostly use Shangling M6 Pro 21 as a source if anyone recommends good pair up synergy too.

 

[Beh0lder]

The KK is great with layering and not being too thick. The Ronin was too warm in the mids for me. The other combo I could describe the same were the CFA Supermoon and Bonneville - my taste is set

 

[Tanalasta]

Hey, was wondering if you guys could help me choose between the Kublai Khan and Ronin? The only how Noble IEM I’ve had was K10 which I loved but haven’t heard in a while. My favourite IEM is UM Mest MK2 and potentially looking for a kind of upgrade to that. Think I like U or W shaped signatures.

I listen to 30% indie folk acoustic (lots of string instruments and vocals), 20% metal (particularly symphonic, gothic, and folk), 20% orchestral soundtracks and score, 10% alternative rock, 10% pop, and 10% electronic.

I care about a lot of texture, clarity, and detail – particularly in the mids. Don’t like too thick a sound. I like fast impactful deep bass. Separation and layering are extremely important to me. I love the holographic feel of the MEST. I don’t like large airy soundstages where things feel far away, I want to feel like I’m on stage performing intimately with the musicians but still feels 3D. I really care about PRAT and dynamics. I really want to feel engaged and involved with the music, feeling the emotions and energy. I’m looking for something that performs well across all genres.

And would you think either of these is a significant upgrade over MEST MK2 to warrant price? I know MEST is great for value. I lean KK because I’ve heard it’s like an upgrade to MEST but then I keep hearing how good Ronin mids are.

I can give a few songs I use in listening sessions and what I look for in them. I mostly use Shangling M6 Pro 21 as a source if anyone recommends good pair up synergy too.

May I ask what your source is?

If you already have MEST (a very capable IEM) ; an "upgrade" may require significant investment. Unless you are wishing to side-step to a different tuning. I would also suggest trying Spartacus as an alternative to the MEST. BA bass aside, it may just meet your brief and it's one of my favourite IEM's - so much so I often reach for Spartacus over Mest3. Engaged, involved, emotive, warm and intimate are how I would view Spartacus.

You may however be better served by spending the multi-kilobuck looking at other aspects of your chain.

I haven't heard the Kublai Khan. Also explore the second hand / classified market for potential significant savings!