Noble Audio - the Wizard returns!
May 8, 2015 at 10:51 PM Post #10,458 of 35,957
 
Can't stop, won't stop.​
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Check the shell work and have a fantastic weekend!​
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BTW the face plate is dyed spalted wood, and for those that would like a Prestige built with this material, we can accomadate that request.
 
 
 

 
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May 8, 2015 at 11:31 PM Post #10,462 of 35,957
http://www.fujiya-avic.jp/blog/?p=18058?from=top_right_banner

New Noble model? I haven't seen anyone else mention this. Noble Savant. Interesting. Any more info on this Dr. Moulton?
 
May 8, 2015 at 11:46 PM Post #10,463 of 35,957
How is the custom k10 compared to the universal?

Does differ that much? Some members here are selling their k10u

 
Customs seal the air in and around your ear canal, giving you the best fit for sound, and optimum comfort. You don't need to bother with tips either, and it's easy to forget the earphones are there. Universals are highly dependant on tips and won't always give you the best sound, it's really an issue of fit and comfort.
 
May 9, 2015 at 12:25 AM Post #10,467 of 35,957
Random question for owners of the K10-
 
After looking at other K10 builds....are the 3 sound holes the same size on your IEM?  I have two the same size and one that is is much smaller (say 2/3 to 3/4 smaller).  I do wonder how, if at all, it affects my sound balance.  
 
May 9, 2015 at 1:09 AM Post #10,468 of 35,957
  Did you build these for J Lo?  Just saying...


Nope, they built them for me and I am super excited with the result!  They are still in Chengdu last time I looked at the UPS tracking but it isn't that far from China to New Zealand.  Only that pesky Customs interruption  to go after that (NZ$350 odd, it looks like. Ouch).  I got the email about them on Thursday night NZ time and spent the rest of night continually going back to my email to look at them.  To say that I am pleased with how they turned out would be an understatement...
 
Edit: Ah, I think I just got that J Lo reference.  It certainly ain't referring to me, that is for sure!  Anyway, give me long enough and hit me around the head with a 4x2 enough times I will eventually get something.
 
May 9, 2015 at 1:19 AM Post #10,469 of 35,957
  http://www.fujiya-avic.jp/blog/?p=18058?from=top_right_banner

New Noble model? I haven't seen anyone else mention this. Noble Savant. Interesting. Any more info on this Dr. Moulton?

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Looks like the folks in Japan are jumping ahead. (there is a large show in a few days so they are probably attempting to stir some intrigue)
 
 
Yes, it is true, there is a new product fresh out of the Skunk Works department, appropriately named the "Savant."   It carries that name as it is (in my opinion an expert at what it does, it is the most subjectively balanced IEM I have ever designed.     It is not sterile, it is not analytical, it is balanced....   great highs and great lows.
 
Those that have heard it, are calling it a "Baby K10" while I wouldn't say the same, it does share some of the K10 traits, as it does play a lot of genres very well.  
 
It isn't a K10 replacement nor is it a K10 substitute, it is a K10 alternative and at a lower price point.
 
The lows are more robust than the N4, but a touch less prominent than the K10. I'd venture to say that the Savant would make a great IEM for recordings/mixing etc.
 
As usual, we will not go in depth about the internal design, but this much I will say....   this particular IEM does not use any TWFK(s) within the design.  The bass driver is not a "re purposed" hearing aid driver, but is a driver specifically developed for music.
 
 
Japan will have Savant Universals in stock within hours and may have them in stock now, and is apparently offering the Prestige Savant now.  Thailand will also have them in stock very soon.  Noble (direct) currently does not have any in stock as Japan purchased our entire inventory. We will have a pre-order opportunity for direct customers as well, and the details regarding that will be on the website soon.
 
 
Review Savants have been sent out and we will be sending more as stock is replinished.
 
 
The Savant will be offered in
 
1) Standard Universal format (black shell, Rose Gold bolts) the first Production run will carry the "Wizard"Signature & at this time we are not sure if subsequent production runs will carry the Wizard signature.
 
2) Offered in Prestige format
 
 
(no standard CIEM format will be offered)
 
 
Brannan will give further details when he wakes up.
 
 

 
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