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Features
Specifications
- Configuration: Hybrid, 5 drivers total
- Drivers: 1 × 10 mm dynamic driver (composite diaphragm, double-magnet structure) + 4 × balanced armature drivers
- Impedance: < 35 Ω
- Shell: Composite body with unique acetate faceplate
- Nozzle: Stainless steel nozzle with integrated wax guard
- Connectors: Standard 0.78 mm 2-pin sockets
- Cable: Detachable with interchangeable terminations (2.5 mm, 3.5 mm, 4.4 mm)
- Assembly: Hand-assembled and matched
Description
The Jade is a universal hybrid in-ear monitor that combines a custom 10 mm composite dynamic driver with double-magnet structure and four reference-quality balanced armature drivers. It’s built for cohesiveness and impact, and comes with stainless steel nozzles, wax guards, and a detachable cable with multiple termination options.
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Noble’s product line features custom-built balanced armature drivers, meaning they are engineered specifically for their IEMs rather than using off-the-shelf components.
- They use a unique hybrid driver configurations in their IEMs, such as their "quadbrid" design that incorporates dynamic, balanced armature, electrostatic, and bone conduction drivers within a single product.
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Noble FoKus Rex5
- Positioning: A wireless in-ear model designed for users seeking personalized sound with high portability.
- Description: Features a hybrid five-driver configuration and Audiodo sound personalization that tailors audio based on individual hearing, providing a dynamic and adaptive listening experience. Compared to the wired and over-ear models in the lineup, it offers wireless convenience at a lower price point, making it ideal for budgets and on-the-go use.
Stage 3
- Positioning: A wired in-ear monitor built for musicians and performing artists.
- Description: Features a 3-driver architecture that combines a 10mm dynamic driver with two balanced armature drivers for rich lows, detailed mids, and sparkling highs. Compared to models like the wireless Rex5 and over-ear Apollo, it focuses on performance in live settings with purpose-built durability and specialized cable options for better stage functionality.
FoKus Apollo
- Positioning: An over-ear headphone crafted for audiophiles demanding high-quality sound and versatile connectivity.
- Description: Features a hybrid design that pairs a 40mm dynamic driver with a 14.5mm planar magnetic driver, delivering an expansive soundstage with clear mids and punchy bass. Compared to in-ear monitors such as the Rex5 and Stage 3, it offers a more immersive listening experience with premium build elements and extensive connection options.
Viking Ragnar (Universal Fit)
- Positioning: A flagship wired in-ear monitor featuring robust, high-end construction for professional audio applications.
- Description: Features an all-metal design that includes two 10mm dynamic bass drivers, four balanced armature drivers, and four electrostatic drivers, ensuring a balanced and detailed frequency response. Compared to the lower-priced models in the lineup, it delivers premium craftsmanship and performance for studio or critical listening environments.
Viking Prestige Universal
- Positioning: A top-tier wired universal in-ear monitor that represents the pinnacle of in-house design and sonic performance.
- Description: Features an advanced driver setup combining dual 10mm dynamic drivers, four balanced armature drivers, and four electrostatic drivers, delivering an exceptionally balanced soundstage with meticulous driver matching and premium connectivity. Compared to other products in the lineup, this model is engineered for users seeking the utmost in sonic accuracy and build quality.
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Viking Ragnar (Universal Fit)
4000
4000
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9
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Product Strengths
- Excellent detail retrieval, resolving with the best over-ear headphones, challenging the brain to take it all in.
- Wide soundstage with precise imaging, creating an immersive, holographic 3D image.
- Easy to drive, delivering speed and impact even with low-power sources.
- High level of craftsmanship and build quality, using premium materials like CNC-machined aluminum and Damascus steel faceplates.
- Comes with the Magnus cable, a high-quality 8-core cable constructed with graphene, monocrystalline silver, and copper-silver alloy.
Product Considerations
- Treble can become a bit hot and fatiguing over long periods, but can be mitigated by using foam ear tips.
- Bass presence is more nominal and cohesive, not dominant or overpowering like some bass-head IEMs.
- Fit may be an issue for some due to the larger-than-average size of the IEM.
- Could be fatiguing over time due to sensory overload from extreme detail.
- Some reviewers found that the upper mids/lower treble frequency range could use a little boost.
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Offers a stronger balance of detail, performance, and musicality, a fuller, richer midrange, and better texture and timbre, when compared to the Empire Ears Odin—Odin has stronger holographic separation, an intense sense of vocal performance, and more potential for fatigue.
Takeaway: The Noble Viking Ragnar is a top-tier IEM, offering incredible detail and a wide soundstage for an immersive listening experience. Its build quality and design are exceptional, making it a great choice for those who want some of the best IEMs in the market.
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Ronin
3900
3900
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6
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Product Strengths
- Gorgeous IEM with a finish worthy of a top-of-the-line IEM, pictures not doing it justice
- Highly revealing, with incredible detail and microdynamics that deliver a vivid, lifelike reproduction of music
- Excellent speed and strong texture in the balanced armature based low-end
- Clean, detailed, and transparent mids with top-tier detail retrieval coupled with strong layering and separation
- Soundstage is wide and three-dimensional, with holographic imaging, giving a real sense of being on stage or in the studio with the performers
Product Considerations
- The IEM is on the larger side, so consider this if you've got smaller ears
- Ronin is bright and has energetic treble, which may not be preferred by those who like a warmer sound with bass emphasis
- Bass is more neutral, and it's not going to have the impact of a dynamic driver bass
- Treble can be somewhat unforgiving, highlighting unpleasant aspects of older or lower-quality recordings
- Some reviewers found the character of Ronin to be a little bright and sometimes bass-lite, and may need proper pairing to sound its best
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Empire Ears Odin: Odin is more versatile, but Ronin's treble performance is at a higher level
- Vs 64 Audio Fourte Blanc: Fourte Blanc offers a more balanced sound overall, while Ronin leans towards a more technical, bright sound
- Vs Noble Viking Ragnar: Ragnar has more rumble and denser, deeper layers of bass, while Ronin has slightly higher resolution
- Vs Noble Sultan: Ronin has more details, while the Sultan is more weightier and warmer in representation
Takeaway: The Noble Ronin offers incredible detail, imaging, and resolution, delivering an immersive listening experience for those who appreciate a highly revealing sound. For those with a collection of high-resolution music who want to hear every nuance, the Ronin is an excellent choice.
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Onyx (Universal Fit)
3200
3200
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6
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Product Strengths
- High-quality build and materials, with CNC-milled aluminum shell and Raffir composite faceplate, which gives a jewelry-like element
- Great imaging with a big soundstage, good instrument separation, and placement
- Excellent vocal imaging with a forward, intimate, and balanced vocal presence that avoids sibilance
- Deep bass extension with physical characteristics (bone conduction driver), and good texture across the entire range
Product Considerations
- Fit can be tricky due to the larger size, potentially problematic for those with smaller ears, but a deep penetration ensures a good seal with the right ear tip
- Can be source-sensitive, and might become muddy with warmer sources—more reference or incisive sources are recommended
- Bass bloom can overwhelm the mids on some recordings
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Vision Ears VE10: The Onyx has a massive arena-like soundstage, while the VE10 feels more like a studio; the VE10 has stronger mids and more extended treble, but can be shouty
- Vs U12T: The Onyx has more focused and bodied vocals, and the bass provides better pressure and control, while the U12T has greater clarity
- Vs Aurora: The Onyx offers more precise and lively sound with better bass, and a more realistic vibration
Takeaway: The Noble Audio Onyx has a great build and delivers a unique, dark sound signature with a wide soundstage. With a good blend of bass, smooth highs, and clear vocals, the Onyx provides a great listening experience, especially for genres like rock and metal.
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Shogun
3900
3900
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5
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Product Strengths
- Lovely tuning balance across the board, backed by a wonderfully holographic and immersive soundstage that keeps the listener deeply involved without fatigue
- Excellent channel balance from left to right, but holographic layering and cavernous presentation will engulf the listener in the presentation
- Noble Audio's hardest hitting tuning yet, with a combo of fast, physical bass, deep extension, and the brand’s signature top end detail and clarity
- Visually stunning design with intricate Japanese-themed aesthetic
- Excellent passive isolation
Product Considerations
- Slightly dark lower-treble
- The shell is sizable which could feel big in some ears, and the initial insertion might feel cumbersome
- The Shogun’s aesthetic design may be 'too much' or 'too gaudy' for some
- Bass texture might not be as present as expected for the price range
- Mids and highs could use a bit more energy
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Noble Ronin, the Shogun has a warmer, heavier sound
- Vs Empire Ears Raven, the Raven has a deeper, stronger subbass response, while the Shogun emphasizes the midbass and low mids a little more, the Raven also adds a bit of an extra pop in the vocals
Takeaway: The Shogun is an all around great IEM that adds a little more warmth and color to Noble’s flagship lineup and stands strong among the competition. It's worth checking out if you want a balanced sounding, flagship quality IEM with hard-hitting bass and impressive spatial imaging.
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Kadence
1599
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Released
2022
The KADENCE is an eight-driver, all-balanced-armature universal-fit in-ear monitor designed for reference-quality sound, highly sensitive and detail-oriented, featuring a stainless steel nozzle with wax guard, standard 0.78 mm 2-pin connectors, and supplied with Noble’s detachable 8-core cable (3.5 mm, 2.5 mm, or 4.4 mm termination).
Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Product Strengths
- Kadence aims to achieve a reference sound with the best possible details and balance.
- Technically very strong, with a neutral and uncolored sound.
- Excellent micro-detail.
- The mids have great transparency, resolution, and realistic timbre.
- The treble is transparent, detailed, and high-resolution, without being aggressive, thick, or thin.
Product Considerations
- Kadence is not a monitor to impress on first listen.
- The larger body for its housing may result in a fit that seems a bit stretched out and may not be the most comfortable IEM in its price range.
- It can slide down ears if proper eartips are not used.
- Listening to poor quality records can be underwhelming.
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Sennheiser IE 900: Kadence's soundstage may initially seem underwhelming compared to the IE 900, but it provides transparency and clear stereo positioning.
Takeaway: The Kadence is a neutral IEM that offers accurate sound, high comfort, and durability, making it great for long listening sessions. It presents a spacious soundstage and a great deal of detail in the treble, midrange, and bass.
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Spartacus
1799
/
Released
The Spartacus is a six-driver hybrid universal in-ear monitor (IEM) using Sonion drivers, featuring a unique organic fiber composite (now amber composite with wire mesh) faceplate for individuality. It delivers a deeply immersive listening experience through its multi-driver configuration.
Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Product Strengths
- Thunderous lows with thick bass slam, detail, and texture are delivered.
- Wide, three-dimensional soundstage, with a strong, focused center image.
- Clarity in the midrange, with a bit of coloration that adds character, especially to male vocals.
- Treble presentation that's airy and sparkly, with the right amount of detail.
- Engaging, fun sound signature overall.
Product Considerations
- People with smaller ears might have a little difficulty getting the right fit because of the large shell.
- Discomfort can occur after extended wear for some users due to the shell's size or shape pressing against the ear.
- Some reviews say that the stock cable might be of lower quality than expected for the price range.
- The sound signature is V-shaped, which may not appeal to everyone.
- The timbre has a 'cool' characteristic, which might not be the most natural sound.
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs 64 Audio Volur, the Spartacus offers faster and more detailed bass, while the Volur has more natural bass, the Volur also has airier treble and clearer, more holographic imaging.
Takeaway: The Noble Audio Spartacus is an IEM with a fun and engaging sound that is great for people who love a lot of bass and big soundstages. It's fast, detailed, and technically impressive, making it a great choice for many music genres.
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Zephyr - Prestige 006
2300
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Released
2020
The Zephyr – Prestige 006 is a high-end universal hybrid in-ear monitor featuring a three-driver design: a 10 mm dynamic driver for full-range response, supported by two Knowles® balanced armature drivers via a three-way crossover. Its smooth and natural tuning delivers a neutral sound signature, housed in a resin-aluminum matrix shell for refined aesthetics and durability.
Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Product Strengths
- Incredibly balanced and engaging sound with the right amount of low-end weight and good vocal presence, making it flexible for a wide range of genres
- Natural and balanced sound, with outstanding midrange clarity and impressive coherence, making it versatile for a wide range of genres
- Excellent imaging with a great sense of accurate positioning
- Very comfortable in the ear due to the long nozzle and contoured quasi-custom universal design
- Noble’s 8-core cable always has a good feel to it, being tangle resistant with no memory
Product Considerations
- Bass and treble extension are not the most impressive in its price range
- Soundstage is not very wide, in fact, they are a pair of intimate sounding earphones
- Because it is a hybrid design, there is a fairly prominent bass vent port just to the side of the housing’s 2-pin socket, which can affect isolation
- Likely needs more sparkle and agility in the upper region to satisfy treble listeners
- The wood adds some weight, so it feels more substantial than non-Prestige Noble Audio monitors, even though it has fewer drivers
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to the Solaris 2020, the Zephyr has better coherence and a more natural transition from mids to highs
- Compared to the Empire Ears Valkyrie, the Zephyr has a more forward vocal presence and midrange
- Compared to the Fir M4, the Zephyr has more vibrant vocals
Takeaway: The Noble Zephyr is a good-looking and comfortable IEM with a balanced and natural sound, especially in the midrange, making it suitable for various music genres. It is a great pick for listeners looking for an honest IEM that retains a great sense of musicality.
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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AGIS II
1799
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Released
2025
The AGIS II is a universal in-ear monitor (IEM) from Noble Audio, building on the Spartacus legacy with an 8-driver hybrid architecture: combining Sonion balanced armatures across ultra-low, mid-bass, and high bands, Knowles bass/ultra-bass armatures, and dual Sonion bone conduction drivers for enhanced clarity and immersive detail. The AGIS II features a composite resin shell with a hybrid metal mesh faceplate, integrated stainless-steel wax guard, and comes with a premium Noble 8-core detachable OCC cable with 0.78 mm 2-pin connector and interchangeable terminations (2.5 mm, 3.5 mm, 4.4 mm). Each unit is hand-assembled and precisely matched..
Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Astrolith
2199
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Released
2024
The latest from the acoustics team at Campfire Audio, Astrolith represents the tip-of-the-spear for IEMs using a pure planar magnetic architecture. Further expanding on Campfire's lineage of planar earphones, Astrolith incorporates two new drivers wrapped in our PPR and AAOI tuning elements. Combining the inherent advantages of planar magnetic drivers with decades of acoustic engineering experiences brings about an incredible new horizon in the realm of planar magnetic IEMs.
Campfire Audio is a hifi headphone brand known for their Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber (TAEC) for balanced armatures and Solid Body Design that mounts drivers into a single 3D-printed "engine block" to improve tuning and reliability. The brand has pioneered several unique approaches, such as crossoverless dual-planar architecture, beryllium-PVD dynamic diaphragms, and 3D-printed ceramic acoustic structures. Their Andromeda model long held a reputation as a benchmark reference for hifi IEM performance.
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Product Strengths
- Impressive technical performance, clarity, detail retrieval, and resolution due to its planar magnetic drivers.
- Features a new, comfortable, and ergonomic shell design that's also lightweight and durable.
- Includes two upgraded Time Stream Metal cables, providing both 3.5mm and 4.4mm terminations.
- Delivers a strong, extended bass response, with texture and speed, plus a nimble, airy top-end.
- Exhibits a spacious, wide, and holographic soundstage with good imaging and instrument separation.
Product Considerations
- Lower sensitivity might require a dedicated DAP or amplifier for optimal performance, and can sound anemic when paired with just a phone.
- Can be sensitive to source pairings, warmer DACs might wash out the mids and some pairings may bring out sibilance.
- Stock tips might not provide the best seal for everyone, and the stock tip selection is poor.
- Silicone eartips can make the treble sound harsh.
- The mirror-finished stainless steel faceplate is prone to fingerprints and smudges.
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs. Campfire Audio Bonneville: Astrolith has superior mids, clarity, detail and transparency, and better treble extension, articulation, and overall resolution.
- Vs 64 Audio Volür: Astrolith offers bigger bass and a more exciting presentation, as well as faster and more resolving sound, but Volür is more accurate overall.
- Vs. Oriolus Monachaa: Astrolith has a faster and more controlled bass with better texture, a more natural and realistic midrange with a fabulous timbre.
- Vs. Elysian Acoustic Labs Annihilator: Astrolith delivers a more robust and organic mid-range with realistic and natural timbre and more defined lower mids.
Takeaway: The Astrolith is a technically impressive IEM with a comfortable design that delivers a powerful and detailed sound. It could be a great pick for listeners who want high-end sound that can play all kinds of music well.
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Campfire Audio is a hifi headphone brand known for their Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber (TAEC) for balanced armatures and Solid Body Design that mounts drivers into a single 3D-printed "engine block" to improve tuning and reliability. The brand has pioneered several unique approaches, such as crossoverless dual-planar architecture, beryllium-PVD dynamic diaphragms, and 3D-printed ceramic acoustic structures. Their Andromeda model long held a reputation as a benchmark reference for hifi IEM performance.
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