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These elite headphones mix planar magnetic and dynamic drivers for hi-res, noise-cancelling audio nirvana
Noble is well known for its high-end earbuds, and founder John Moulton has been expressing his frustration with the lack of high-quality drivers in the market for many years now.
Noble Unveils World’s First Dynamic Planar Hybrid Wireless Headphones
The FoKus Apollo headphones have ANC, 80 hours of playtime, support for LDAC and aptX HD codecs. The drivers are a combination of dynamic and planar magnetic technology
Noble Fokus Apollo headphones are the first with planar and dynamic drivers
Inside each earcup is a 40mm dynamic driver — which has become a nearly universal standard in wireless headphones — but Noble has also thrown in a 14.5mm planar magnetic driver, making the Fokus Apollo the first of its kind to blend these two driver technologies.
Planar Magnetic vs dynamic drivers
Dynamic drivers are more affordable and versatile for regular consumers. Planar magnetic drivers offer better soundstage but are bulky and fragile. Audiophiles seeking great sound reproduction may prefer planar magnetic headphones despite higher cost.
Noble FoKus Apollo over-ear headphones $649
Noble, a leader in the design and development of universal and custom in-ear monitors, has announced its first-ever over-ear Noble headphone model, the
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The new Soundcore Space One Pro headphones have a clever folding design and offer Adaptive ANC as well as Hi-Res certified audio with the LDAC Bluetooth audio codec.
Noble Audio pairs dynamic and planar magnetic drivers in its first headphones
Planar magnetic drivers provide improved accuracy through better treble and mid-range performance over dynamic drivers. However, dynamic drivers have the power to move lots of air for booming bass. Noble argues putting the two of them together creates "stunningly blissful" sound that no other headphones can generate.
FoKus Apollo: Noble's New Headphones Use Hybrid Drivers
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