[Bina]

It was previously stated by Noble, that European customers will not have to pay import taxes on universal models. I was expecting they will be send to customers from place in EU to avoid these taxes. But I now have tracking number and they are coming from USA, so I expect they will be stopped by local authorities and I will pay additional 25% of price in taxes.

 

[VisceriousZERO]

Thats too bad!

 

[VisceriousZERO]

 
K10s with DHC Fusion cables and ultrashort adapters

 

[bangkokkid]

It was previously stated by Noble, that European customers will not have to pay import taxes on universal models. I was expecting they will be send to customers from place in EU to avoid these taxes. But I now have tracking number and they are coming from USA, so I expect they will be stopped by local authorities and I will pay additional 25% of price in taxes.

 

 

[Lukasz]

It was previously stated by Noble, that European customers will not have to pay import taxes on universal models. I was expecting they will be send to customers from place in EU to avoid these taxes. But I now have tracking number and they are coming from USA, so I expect they will be stopped by local authorities and I will pay additional 25% of price in taxes.

Same situation here

 

[tupac0306]

I will have the same issue for noble 5 then. Paid like 200 pound for 8.a

 

[Rappo]

I have got a pair of Noble 4 universals coming in. According to tracking they should be here on the 30th of december. I really hope that they'll get here before new year, but even if they do, it will be six long days... 

 
Regarding the question of additional taxes for overseas customers. I bet that Noble has got a trick up there sleeve.

 

[bangkokkid]

From left to right: Noble 3 (silver screws), Noble 4 (slate screws), Noble 5 (rose gold plated screws), Noble 6 (gold plated screws)
 
Photo courtesy of esteemed photographer Darin Fong.
 

 

[Rappo]

  From left to right: Noble 3 (silver screws), Noble 4 (slate screws), Noble 5 (rose gold plated screws), Noble 6 (gold plated screws)
 
Photo courtesy of esteemed photographer Darin Fong.
 

Nice! Looking forward to see them (Noble 4) IRL.

 

[FlySweep]

Looks like the same shell (size) is used for all the universals, correct?

 

[bangkokkid]

  Looks like the same shell (size) is used for all the universals, correct?

 
Yes, that is correct.

 

[ibbreezy]

Well, I went out and collected my 4C from the UPS depot. Got wet and my train got suspended, but I got it. 

 
Not had too long on it, but even after coming from the K10, it still wowed me. There are a couple of 4C/4S reviews on here (Joker and Kunlun) and they do a much better job than I ever could. Compared with the K10, it has a bit less bass that although it doesn't really show up on most genres, it was noticeable on electronic/dance.  
 
I run the 4C from the Sony ZX1, and like my K10, I find I don't need to do any sound adjustments/enhancements. I was pleasantly surprised by the 4C. It's described as neutral and flat and this is something I've not gone for before. Plus, with the K10, I was worried it would dominate the 4C in everyway so much so that I would not use the 4C. It's still too early to say if this will be true, but I'm positive this won't be the case. For outdoor use, I will stick with the K10 as the added bass is needed.   
 
Edit: Regarding UPS. GRRR, they make me 

. They told me the address was incomplete, but I when I got the parcel, it wasn't. UPS's service really seems to go down during busier times. 

 

[Baldoak]

I'm so excited to see these myself. Supposed to be showing up on Thursday - hopefully I can get over this cold in a hurry so I can give them a proper listen.

 

[ibbreezy]

I really like the shell colour on that 3C. I've not read much on the 3C, so hopefully you can provide some info on them. 

 

[bangkokkid]

Close ups of the universals:
 
Noble 3
 

 
 
Noble 4
 

 
 
Noble 5
 

 
 
Noble 6