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Massdrop x Noble Kaiser 10 Universal IEMs

Massdrop x Noble Kaiser 10 Universal IEMs

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Lauded by Forbes, The Verge, and InnerFidelity, and long rated Head-Fi users’ favorite IEM, the Noble Kaiser 10 returns as the Massdrop x Noble Kaiser 10. Also known as the K10, this model uses the same tuning as the company’s previous flagship, with 10 Knowles balanced-armature drivers per ear Read More
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Do I need a dedicated amp for these?
You do not need an amp to use these. I can run them directly from my iPhone. That said, I typically use a DAC+Amp to improve the quality of the sound.
PaulNS
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Jul 26, 2020
No. The K10U are sensitive IEMs and do not require any "extra power" to drive them properly. They can be played loud enough to seriously damage hearing using a standard phone output jack. They also do not need to be run "balanced". As with any IEM one can use a dedicated DAC/AMP or other "audiophile" gear. DAC/AMPs can change the sound signature slightly - ie. might not be "audibly transparent" - so it's often a matter of preference, budget, and convenience. For example, I prefer the iPhone 6 SE and FiiO Q5s "warmer" output over the ES100's "neutral" signature. While there are some valid technical merits, "tonal" and "sound quality" differences are often subjective artifacts. Set a budget, try some things, and use whatever suits you.
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odommc777
0
Jun 17, 2020
Check out the DD ddHiFi TC35B. Great little DAC/AMP.
thecyclingadmin
5
Jan 29, 2020
A JDS labs Element is nice for finely tuned volume control since it's got a huuuggeee volume knob. But these are pretty sensitive so it's not really necessary.
rlausa
40
Dec 19, 2019
I connected it to the lightning audio amp and hooked to the iphone with good results. With this decent earphones, I am sure you will get the decent sound quality if you use a DAC.
What is an ideal phone or digital audio player to pair with these?
boisdulac
24
Dec 15, 2019
They work well out of my iPhone for pretty non-demanding music such as pop-rock (actually I found the signature a little V-shaped when using the lightning connector directly, which some people may like). As I listen mainly to classical, I have added a Dragonfly Red into the mix, and the improvements in clarity are amazing, but I still find them a little bright sometimes, particularly with old records. So I am considering pairing them with some DAP with a reputation for a darker sound, such as maybe the Kann.
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Which music genres are best suited to this IEM?
boisdulac
24
Dec 15, 2019
These are well-known as all-rounders. Personally, I must yet find a track they do not do justice to. In the forums other people say that music with a lot of sub-bass may not be ideal for the Kaisers.
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Wulfie011
0
Nov 21, 2019
I would like to replace the eartips with one of complys isolation series does anyone know what size the eartips are? Otherwise amazing headphones
boisdulac
24
Dec 15, 2019
I use the 500 series Complies (confort and / or isolation). Funnily enough, I find the confort ones isolate better for these IEMs. If I am not mistaken, if you choose the brand in ComplyFoam’s website, they will point you to the right size.
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What kind of cable connection do these use?
0.78 mm 2-pin (note that I have not tried any replacement cables, just have this noted as the spec).
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