[DrSheep]

I think I will have the answer when Layla comes out so I can A/B/C it against my Roxanne and K10U.  However, in terms of bass and treble extension, I have a feeling that the K10 will still be on top.

 

[RSVRMAN]

   
Instagram and Facebook aren't intended to be design resources. Rather, they are a means to share a selection of our work with a community of people in effort to increase brand awareness all while keeping within the overall aesthetic established by each platform. The content that we post to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter is tailored specifically to each platform and none of these platforms really lend themselves to being a design resource for CIEMs. That being said, we acknowledge the potential usefulness a design resource or gallery may have and so we are working on it right now.
 
In the meantime, please feel free to reach out directly, we would be more than willing to answer any questions you may have.

 
 
Personally, I prefer the approach you guys currently have. Being able to communicate directly to ensure the color is the way you want it, prior to ordering it. It prevents creating an environment where the customer becomes unhappy as the "color" didn't quite match. I'm very grateful for this, as I would have probably disappointed with the end result had I not been in direct contact with Brannan.
 
Id rather see time spent on more high res photos, than on a glitchy flash page. ( I need more backgrounds for my desktop at work )
 
For the amount of customization, this was a very smooth process. 

 

[DrSheep]

Here's an idea: why not just let us buy material samples, then maybe give discount/refund on order?  Paint shops does it, and even computer keyboard makers does it with their key switches.

 

[bangkokkid]

   
 
Personally, I prefer the approach you guys currently have. Being able to communicate directly to ensure the color is the way you want it, prior to ordering it. It prevents creating an environment where the customer becomes unhappy as the "color" didn't quite match. I'm very grateful for this, as I would have probably disappointed with the end result had I not been in direct contact with Brannan.
 
Id rather see time spent on more high res photos, than on a glitchy flash page. ( I need more backgrounds for my desktop at work )
 
For the amount of customization, this was a very smooth process. 

 
Thanks for the kind words!
 
Yes, colors and materials not matching photos or the finished product is a big issue and it is the primary reason why we don't render/offer design mock-ups. In our case, we mix every color ourselves on an order by order basis. So while we have mixed our Amber color hundreds of times, there will be some slight differences from set to set.
 
Photography like the new product photos and line-up shots requires a lot of time and coordination, so it is not something that we can produce on a regular basis. If we could do something like that twice a year, I would be very happy. If you would like full-res versions of any of those photos, let me know and I can send you a download link.
 
Other than that, we have hi-res photos of most CIEMs that we have built under Noble, most of which have not been released.

 

[bangkokkid]

  Here's an idea: why not just let us buy material samples, then maybe give discount/refund on order?  Paint shops does it, and even computer keyboard makers does it with their key switches.

 
Time is a very scarce resource and producing/offering material samples would not be effective from a time (or financial) perspective. Furthermore, if we had the time to facilitate distribution of material samples to individual customers, there are other things I can think of that we rather spend the time on.
 
Don't feel slighted however, our distributors and dealers don't have material samples either! 

 

 

[DrSheep]

Thanks and that make sense.  BTW, how often do you guys get material submissions for CIEMs from client?

 

[bangkokkid]

  Thanks and that make sense.  BTW, how often do you guys get material submissions for CIEMs from client?

 
My pleasure!
 
We very rarely receive physical materials from customers. Material requests are more common, however accommodating these requests is often difficult as working with and obtaining radioactive metals, moon rock, etc... is not exactly easy.

 

[Watagump]

I think Noble would do much better if they moved manufacturing to Orange County California. That way I could stop by on a daily basis to deliver In N Out burger and make sure things are running smoothly.

 

[DrSheep]

Nice, I didn't realize that Noble is a sub-contractor of Aperture Science.

 

[bangkokkid]

  I think Noble would do much better if they moved manufacturing to Orange County California. That way I could stop by on a daily basis to deliver In N Out burger and make sure things are running smoothly.

 
Haha, good looking out! 

 
 

  Nice, I didn't realize that Noble is a sub-contractor of Aperture Science.

 
Now you know! 

 

 

[DrSheep]

Blue and Orange Portal edition soon?

 

[theUKMrT]

& now for something completely different... I'm discovering that the advent of a profusion of ear hair is a major hindrance to iem use - my trusty N4's are suddenly struggling to break through the newly sprouted jungle & make a good seal. Anyone know a good Turkish barber?

 

[warrenpchi]

Hey, what would you guys say to maintaining a gallery of past units here on HF?  I think that having a nice "lookbook" to go through might help people that aren't quite sure what they want.  

 

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On another note, I was wondering the other day, what is the strangest thing someone has ever requested to have inserted into their IEM?  Small mementos?  Locks of hair from the girl they're stalking?  Loved ones' ashes?  

 

[Malevolent]

  Hey, what would you guys say to maintaining a gallery of past units here on HF?  I think that having a nice "lookbook" to go through might help people that aren't quite sure what they want.  

 

 
Great idea. It would be a valuable resource for new fans on the Noble train. I understand that it's difficult to implement a designer tool that incorporates all of Noble's design offerings (they have a lot!). Your suggestion is the next best thing. 

 

[DrSheep]

  Hey, what would you guys say to maintaining a gallery of past units here on HF?  I think that having a nice "lookbook" to go through might help people that aren't quite sure what they want.  

 

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On another note, I was wondering the other day, what is the strangest thing someone has ever requested to have inserted into their IEM?  Small mementos?  Locks of hair from the girl they're stalking?  Loved ones' ashes?  

1, yes, that's what I want to have done.
2, one of those rare material submission I guess.