Thanks so much to Brannan, John and Duchess. My K10's arrived this afternoon.
I had a massive sook about the design when they first sent me the build photo's (sorry about that!) but they look different and much much much better in the flesh so I'm absolutely stoked!!
My portable rig.
iBasso: DX90 and Ray Samues Audio: Intruder with my K10's. I'll re-terminate my spare cable to suit the 4-pin balanced output on my RSA amp (which also serves as my desktop PC headphone amp for my full sized headphones)
Initial impressions:
I'll need some more time to get intimate with the sound, but I've played Tool - Lateralus in full (my all time favourite album) and they've already revealed a lot in that album which I hadn't noticed before. The K10's just faded away and filled my head with the music rather than shouting about how good they were. Which is a good thing. They're very musical and neutral to my ears, yet they can pack a punch when they need to.
I've also listened to Keb Mo (accoustic blues) and MJ's Thriller and the details and clarity fantastic.
Listening Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid, Bad City (L.A. bassed hip hop) Soooooooo much bass!!!
These things go from subtle and netrual with beautiful clarity and details, to bone shaking power and bass with ease!
These are my first CIEM's and my first Noble product and I couldn't be happier with their service. They always promptly answered my questions honestly and gave me some great feedback and advice.
Fit is very very good. The left side is a little tight, but I have a slightly twisted jaw, so my canals probably open differently with a bite block in. Both sides seal fine while eating etc.
Build quality is flawless. I'd have preferred half an inch more memory wire, and a 90deg plug, but that's honestly my only complaint.
I can't recommend Noble enough! Fantastic product and unparalleled customer service.
Thanks again Brannan and John!