NOBLE AUDIO XM-1 - In Ear monitors, USB-C. Bought form another user here at head-fi, he had originally bought it from MusicTeck. Overall I'm very pleased, but I'm simply not using them enough to justify keeping em. Shipping everywhere within the EU, prefer payment via bank transfer. You can...

When Final Audio ze8000 mk3? :slight_frown:

Doubt the actual output is significantly more than the predecessors... But it's an audiophile phone in many other ways like it's dual front facing speakers. The speakers on the 1V was already quite good, but it's been improved even more. Also supports basically every Bluetooth codec, one of...

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Wouldn't even call it an audiophile headphone since it lacks any dedicated dac/amp besides the one that's built into the SoC...I even feel its lacking power for IEMs...It's a great device for other reasons tho! :)

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Would be interesting to compare it with the LG V60, which still is a great phone, it even has a few advantages like wireless charging. We also know exactly what dac/amp that sits inside it (ESS Sabre ES9219). Even on Android 13, despite being 4 years old.

I can imagine the device will be very late with security patches as well... I wouldn't want to use a phone that's too dated in terms of security updates. One can live without feature updates, but for a connected device which will house lots of personal data it's another story. But well see! I...

I mean even if it's a cheap device... Launching it with Android 13 seems rather cheap? Don't expect it to get many or frequent updates either. But there should be a market for it considering there's no alternatives. For someone who's a tech nerd as much as a hifi nerd it doesn't excite me...

I really love the fact that the Appllos has a boom mic...makes it much more usable in more scenarios like gaming and video meetings! Yes, you can take a quick call with most BT-phones, but a boom mic is needed for any serious scenario. Also LDAC codec for folks with a Samsung phone! What...

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I guess it's just been deemed that the market is too small for it? Hopefully many OEMs will change their mind as Bluetooth technology evolves.

Regarding the new Apollos, will it support usb power passthrough? Meaning that the internal battery will get bypassed when its hooked up to a USB source?

Let's hope! It is however quite refreshing not having to worry about battery life and general longevity :P

Really liking the Noble Audios XM1s! Quite comfortable, excellent balanced sound, with quite a wide stage for a pair of IEMs. Above all it's so convenient that there's no need for any other equipment besides a device with USB audio. Works great with my PC as well with my phone :) I've really...