[Sorensiim]

Thank you.
I am acustomed to the N4 and I truly love them. I would replace them only if I find in-ears sharing the same sound but even more refined. Bass is not an issue, even if I am still interested in the N6 for intensive electronic sessions. But I have hedphones that perform well in this department. I am happy with my gear, but curiosity rules.

 
You might want to try the Savant if you can get your hands on them. 

 

[sfoclt]

  Just posted my rambling thoughts on the Savant: http://www.head-fi.org/products/noble-audio-savant/reviews/13291

 
Dig those yellow faceplates!  I want 'em.

 

[Cagin]

I would love to hear more about these.
And I wish someone over at Noble celebrated their birthday one of these days and threw a nice sale, I should be able to buy the Noble 3s then.

you mean like dr John Moulton's birthday at the end of this month?

 

[Watagump]

  Just posted my rambling thoughts on the Savant: http://www.head-fi.org/products/noble-audio-savant/reviews/13291

You left out the graphs and how many drivers are inside.

 

[LikeABell]

you mean like dr John Moulton's birthday at the end of this month?

Let's hope the Wizard can conjure something.

 

[Malevolent]

  Thanks for the reply.
I'm still really discovering my taste as far as sound signatures are concerned.
My musical tastes are best described as eclectic, anything but Rap and Electronic. I mainly listen to Rock and Acoustic music.
 
I like to get a feel of the entire spectrum, the rumbling bass, shimmery cymbals, raw vocals and wailing guitars! Not sure my budget can match my taste.

 
Well, it isn't exactly a small amount for me. Not after my recent purchases.

 

 
I do like EDM. I really like forward mids with nice bass rumble and highs to be a little more recessed, but still present. How does the Noble 4 compare to Noble 3?

 
The Noble 3 is fantastic with dance music, but it's not too great with rock and acoustic, as vocals are not its strong suit. In fact, I think the Noble 4 is a better choice, as it has a relatively balanced sound with good bass and treble presentations. Treble is smooth and controlled, and has sparkle when required. Bass is a bit on the lean side, but there is punch and decent extension. With a more forward midrange relative to the Noble 3, vocals have better presence and authority. The Noble 4 is a bit more expensive, but an overall better IEM, IMO. Apart from bass heavy genres (e.g. EDM), the Noble 4 handles a wider range of music better.

 

[Malevolent]

  Just posted my rambling thoughts on the Savant: http://www.head-fi.org/products/noble-audio-savant/reviews/13291

 
Thanks for your review! Very interesting in your description of the Savant. The K10 has some of the nicest mids I've heard - lush and full, without being overly weighty or thick. If the Savant can 1-up the K10's mids, then it's something I might be interested to try (buy?). As you've said, it serves as a nice counterpart to the generally brilliant K10.

 

[vhsownsbeta]

Just posted my rambling thoughts on the Savant: http://www.head-fi.org/products/noble-audio-savant/reviews/13291

Agree, a great review Sorensiim. I have come to trust your judgement and your impressions confirm my decision to replace N4 with Savant as the universal accompaniment to my Kaiser. N4 is a great 'critical listening' IEM but occasionally I find myself wishing it was just a little bit less honest in its presentation

 

[DuxR]

Just ordered my K10's and sent off my impressions...
 

 
 
...and so begins the agonising two month wait 

 

 

[Watagump]

  Just ordered my K10's and sent off my impressions...
 

 
 
...and so begins the agonising two month wait 

 

 

[The Life]

Today is the 8th day after the impressions for my rush-ordered K10's arrived at the Noble labs. Here's to some pictures tonight. 

 

 

[Sorensiim]

Thanks for your review! Very interesting in your description of the Savant. The K10 has some of the nicest mids I've heard - lush and full, without being overly weighty or thick. If the Savant can 1-up the K10's mids, then it's something I might be interested to try (buy?). As you've said, it serves as a nice counterpart to the generally brilliant K10.

The Savant does vocals in a more intimate and direct way than the K10 and sometimes that's just what the doctor ordered!

Agree, a great review Sorensiim. I have come to trust your judgement and your impressions confirm my decision to replace N4 with Savant as the universal accompaniment to my Kaiser. N4 is a great 'critical listening' IEM but occasionally I find myself wishing it was just a little bit less honest in its presentation

Glad you liked my review, but uhm... I find the Savant to be more honest than the N4 (from memory).

 

[vhsownsbeta]

Glad you liked my review, but uhm... I find the Savant to be more honest than the N4 (from memory).

 
Perhaps 'less honest' was the wrong terminology. More assertive?

 

[kalrykh]

  Today is the 8th day after the impressions for my rush-ordered K10's arrived at the Noble labs. Here's to some pictures tonight. 

 

It's an estimated time frame

 

[fzman]

  Today is the 8th day after the impressions for my rush-ordered K10's arrived at the Noble labs. Here's to some pictures tonight. 

 

 
It's 6-8 business days.....
 
Trust me, I am on about the same time-frame.