[284033]

 
The 4 is SO good for that price. But hey, 10 different people, 10 different opinions.

Indeed. My stock of Noble 4 were sold out in less than a month.

 

[Malevolent]

Tuned for death metal and Merzbow.

 
I could never, ever get into Noizecore. I like Ultra Speedcore and Extratone, as these genres still employ a steady bassline, albeit an extremely exaggerated one. Noizecore is just.. random noise. Merzbow's a master of the genre, though.

I'm afraid to try Noizecore with the K10s. It might just blow the drivers. 

 

[Sorensiim]

   
I'm very please myself with the DX90 and my IEMs. Did anyone of you compared dx90 amped vs unamped with the K10s? Maybe a RaySamuels or something like the Alo Rx?
 
Or has anyone tried them with the Shozy Alien?

I had a lot of fun with this TSA-unfriendly rig:

 

DX90 -> PB2. The K10 sure loves going balanced, but you definitely dont need an amp with the DX90. Throwing the PB2 in the mix is more a case of adjusting the flavor than making things uniformly "better". I sure liked it though.
 
 
 

 
Over the past few months I've owned the Cowon Plenue 1 and the AK120ii. With the K10s I prefer the DX90 over both. The P1 is fantastic but with the K10 it sounds too warm and dense for me. I found the AK120ii unbearably harsh with the K10, and could only listen for about 10 minutes max.
 
The DX90 sounds lovely with the K10s. I honestly find the combination as detailed as the AK120ii but without the harshness. 

I found the AK120 II to be sheer perfection with the K10 - if the recordings and files are up to snuff. The combo is RUTHLESS and something like Adele's "21" is not really enjoyable on it. The DX90 is quite a lot more forgiving!

 

[Wilderbeast]

I found the AK120 II to be sheer perfection with the K10 - if the recordings and files are up to snuff. The combo is RUTHLESS and something like Adele's "21" is not really enjoyable on it. The DX90 is quite a lot more forgiving!

This is possibly why I couldn't get along with the AK120 II. My ears must be more sensitive than yours! There was detail and clarity for sure, but I found myself turning the volume down and eventually reaching for the off switch.
 
I imagine an amp would tame the AK120 II somewhat, but I don't want to be fiddling with a stack while traveling. The DX90 fits my needs well at the moment.

 

[dulty]

Although I don't own any Noble products (yet 

), I would recommend the Lotoo PAW Gold to both of you @Sorensiim and @Wilderbeast . It is very detailed but quite forgiving. Try one out if you can.

 

[TonySunshine]

which cable is that on the K10's? Thanks
 
Quote:

  I had a lot of fun with this TSA-unfriendly rig:

 

DX90 -> PB2. The K10 sure loves going balanced, but you definitely dont need an amp with the DX90. Throwing the PB2 in the mix is more a case of adjusting the flavor than making things uniformly "better". I sure liked it though.
 
 
 
I found the AK120 II to be sheer perfection with the K10 - if the recordings and files are up to snuff. The combo is RUTHLESS and something like Adele's "21" is not really enjoyable on it. The DX90 is quite a lot more forgiving!

 

[Cotnijoe]

Its a noble cable that soren modded to have an angled 2 pin connector and balanced hirose jack

 

[rmullins08]

Just received my shipping notice for my Savants!

 

[Cotnijoe]

Just received my shipping notice for my Savants!

Gratz! Hopefully many more to come. Let it begin

 

[nybroker]

 I also got my notifications should be here Wednesday I cant wait yeah!

 

[Taowolf51]

In the Noble 4 description, it says "the Noble 4 lacks the controversial dip in the high frequency region". Is this referring to the lack of much if any energy beyond 13-15kHz in a lot of IEMs using BA drivers? If so, does the Savant also have the same treble extension? Or does it have this dip? Also, is there a reason behind it? Is it stylistic or is it a natural limitation of BA drivers?
 
I have a feeling that said dip is one of the main reasons why it's been so hard for me to get into IEMs.

 

[Cotnijoe]

  In the Noble 4 description, it says "the Noble 4 lacks the controversial dip in the high frequency region". Is this referring to the lack of much if any energy beyond 13-15kHz in a lot of IEMs using BA drivers? If so, does the Savant also have the same treble extension? Or does it have this dip? Also, is there a reason behind it? Is it stylistic or is it a natural limitation of BA drivers?
 
I have a feeling that said dip is one of the main reasons why it's been so hard for me to get into IEMs.

 
I think that's referring to a dip in the frequency response that many people pointed out about the 4.Ai around 4k Hz. I believe project noted that in the very first post on this thread when he compares the noble 4 to the old heir 4.Ai

 

[bangkokkid]

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[mscott58]

So has anyone else ever had a case of "CIEM-itis"?
 
On a flight last week I was listening to my wonderful K10's when I lost track of where my cord was laying. A sudden movement of my hand (which was unknowingly wrapped around the cord) resulted in a pretty hard tug on my CIEMs, especially the left side. Ouch! Nothing like having something deep in your ear canal suddenly twisted in a weird direction. So my ear/jaw was sore for the last few days and is now back to normal, but wow - that's an unpleasant feeling and one I hope to not have to experience again.
 
I've been detoxing after going 4-5 days now without listening to my babies, not wanting to inflame my ear canal anymore. Figure a few more days can't hurt just to play it safe. 
 
Moral of the story = watch where your cord is laying and don't yank hard on your CIEMs while they're inserted!
 
Cheers 

 

[rmullins08]

BTS will solve that problem for you.