[d marc0]

The Savant review unit unboxing:
 

"Noble is committed to continuously improving its products." The current packaging is only 2/3 the size of the original box. see Noble 4 unboxing for comparison CLICK HERE!
 
 

Savant Serial No. 216
 
 

Upon opening the box you're greeted with Noble stickers and pouch.
 
 

The Noble "pelican-style" case.
 
 

What's inside... a whole bunch of "goodies"!
 
 

The Wizard's signature as promised.
 
Early impressions to follow...

 

[Watagump]

2 Noble rubber bracelets, no earrings?

 

[d marc0]

  2 Noble rubber bracelets, no earrings?

The rose gold pentalobe screws will make up for it 

 

[DJScope]

Pretty!!!

 

[XELLENCE]

Mine seems shipped without the pouch, gotta go home and check if it's just me overlooked it after overwhelmed by the sound

 

[rmullins08]

  Mine seems shipped without the pouch, gotta go home and check if it's just me overlooked it after overwhelmed by the sound

 
Ditto (and one of the medium red tips).  I've got a pouch from my N6 and two BTS (Purchased one when announced and freebie with the Savant) so wasn't too concerned.

 

[vhsownsbeta]

 
The Wizard's signature as promised.
 
Early impressions to follow...

Mine arrived yesterday too. Serial #196.
 
The Wiz's pen must have run out of ink though, only half a signature! Oh well...
 
Early impressions are very, very good. For me it seems to sit in between N4 and K10 (maybe a little bit closer to the kaiser), which is pretty much what I had hoped it would be. More conservative than K10, a more 'enjoyable' than N4.
 
It strikes an almost a perfect balance between 'neutrality' and 'musicality'. The staging is pretty astounding too.

 

[d marc0]

  Mine arrived yesterday too. Serial #196.
 
The Wiz's pen must have run out of ink though, only half a signature! Oh well...
 
Early impressions are very, very good. For me it seems to sit in between N4 and K10 (maybe a little bit closer to the kaiser), which is pretty much what I had hoped it would be. More conservative than K10, a more 'enjoyable' than N4.
 
It strikes an almost a perfect balance between 'neutrality' and 'musicality'. The staging is pretty astounding too.

 
I do agree with that... really reminds me of the Noble 4 but more musical because of the sub bass presence. The best part about the Savant is its ability to highlight the details that you don't normally notice with ordinary IEMs/headphones because these micro details don't stand out. The Savant surprises you because of its unique way of projecting music as a whole... it feels like each instrument is played through a separate driver/speaker.

 

[groovyd]

my signature was half missing too... perhaps applied using cnc?

 

[bangkokkid]

  my signature was half missing too... perhaps applied using cnc?

 
Laser engraved, not CNC.

 

[groovyd]

is the laser not cnc?

 

[bangkokkid]

  is the laser not cnc?

 
Laser and CNC are two completely different technologies.

 

[groovyd]

uh, ok... last time i read up on it cnc just meant it the process is computer numerically controlled.  the tool being worked can be anything, even a laser...
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerical_control

 

[Watagump]

  uh, ok... last time i read up on it cnc just meant it the process is computer numerically controlled.  the tool being worked can be anything, even a laser...
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerical_control

I have always associated CNC with the cutting milling of metals etc, not etching something into an acrylic or plastic. Maybe because I know people with machine shops.

 

[FullCircle]

  uh, ok... last time i read up on it cnc just meant it the process is computer numerically controlled.  the tool being worked can be anything, even a laser...
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerical_control

 
 
I appologize for Brannan, as he does not conider our little laser engraver
 

 
as a CNC machine, when compared to the CNC machine required for the Prestige builds.
 
 
 
 
But I see your point, much like a toothpick, could be considered a javelin by some.