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Used to be known as Rustam, goodman, goodman1
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I am tormented in choosing and do not know what I want to choose a sound fascinated me that I have fun listening!!
Anyone got a link to a good comparitive review of the Noble range? universal/ciem I dont care at this point.
I know innerfidelity did one on the 5C and switch models.
I just want to explore which noble universal iem would be a good step up on bass and meatiness compared
to my stagediver sd-2
thanks!
somebody compared them with fitear tg334!
Different ball-game.
The TG!334 has slightly sweeter mids and image focus when it really hits its sweet spot in terms of source and track synergy, but the K10 is significantly better in terms of stage size, treble extension and quality, bass speed and quality (quantity is probably similar, but the TG!334 can sound a bit boomy at times due to its slower delivery), and overall balance. Best of all, the K10 sounds awesome no matter what you throw at it whereas I've found the TG!334 can swing from breathtaking on some tracks to merely very good on others.
All just my opinions from extensive TG!334 auditions (I REALLY wanted to love them, but kept being disappointed when they didn't perform as well across a wide range of genres). I'm keen to read other people's thoughts too
Yes. Agreed. Went and did my own A/B comparison between the fitear tg334 and K10 demos. The Fitear indeed has one of the clearest and sweetest mids and sparkle in its treble. Vocals sound positively shimmery when played on the TG334. However, it doesn't do as well on other non-vocal tracks. Rock and edm sound rather muted as the bass seems to lack the punch and the wide soundstage of the K10s.
Think of the Fitears as a vocal specialist while the K10 is more of a musical all-rounder. If your main song selection is purely vocal, I'd recommend the fitears. They're by far the best performer in that category. If you have a wider range of songs that you cycle through, then I would really suggest that you get the K10 instead. Art and function in one lovely package.
The closest contender to the K10 throne (to me) was the 1964 ears V8, it's got the same wide soundstage as the K10 and a really boomy punchy bass. I actually liked the V8's bass a little more than the K10, but the sheer artistry of Wizard's designs won me over. I just love being able to customize my K10 design. Heh.
Several reviews. I would not just go purely on reviews. I would strongly recommend demoing them before buying. I had a chance to check them out at the NYC meet. I was on the fence about getting the k10 or the Roxanne. Demoing it sold it for me.
http://www.head-fi.org/products/noble-audio-kaiser-10
Yes. Agreed. Went and did my own A/B comparison between the fitear tg334 and K10 demos. The Fitear indeed has one of the clearest and sweetest mids and sparkle in its treble. Vocals sound positively shimmery when played on the TG334. However, it doesn't do as well on other non-vocal tracks. Rock and edm sound rather muted as the bass seems to lack the punch and the wide soundstage of the K10s.
Think of the Fitears as a vocal specialist while the K10 is more of a musical all-rounder. If your main song selection is purely vocal, I'd recommend the fitears. They're by far the best performer in that category. If you have a wider range of songs that you cycle through, then I would really suggest that you get the K10 instead. Art and function in one lovely package.
The closest contender to the K10 throne (to me) was the 1964 ears V8, it's got the same wide soundstage as the K10 and a really boomy punchy bass. I actually liked the V8's bass a little more than the K10, but the sheer artistry of Wizard's designs won me over. I just love being able to customize my K10 design. Heh.
Hi!
Thanks for advice both! I mostly listen to instrumental...alot of ambient and computer processed classical. So i found my er4s super unengaging unless it also happened to be incredibly well recorded (the group Pan American for example). the stagediver sd-2s are MUCH better on base and 3d soundstage. vocals though are not a match for the clarity and naturalness of the er4s.
Yeah so demoing is really key. I absolutely see that ...unfortunately Noble and fitear dont sell in the UK so unless we have another meet sometime im screwed. John Granberg was recommending the Noble 8c?
Anyone got a link to a good comparitive review of the Noble range? universal/ciem I dont care at this point.
I know innerfidelity did one on the 5C and switch models.
I just want to explore which noble universal iem would be a good step up on bass and meatiness compared
to my stagediver sd-2
thanks!
Just seen the new ALO cable, is it a good one to upgrade to and any other suggestions for an upgrade cable?thanks
The sound coming from the K10 can be compared to the gods of the headphone arena. It rivals my HD800 and LCD-XC. Best sounding IEM I have ever herded, PERIOD. The price is one of the biggest down side of the K10 but I think it’s worth the investment if you are on a quest for the perfect sound.
I hope this isn't taken as being rude as it is not meant that way. Am I missing something?
The creative finishes and artwork are in many instances beautiful but. I wear my IEM's out and about. I don't really want people peering at my ears wondering about the strange jewellery I am wearing. Do other people enjoy the attention that Wizard designs must attract?