Short answer: the Noble Audio Tux 5, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #1140 of 1291 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 2.1/5, at $1,300. The Symphonium Titan ranks #1191, rated 1.7/5, at $999, $301 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 1291 in-ear headphones, so if sound quality matters, consider the ThieAudio Monarch MKIII instead, ranked #1 at $999.
The Noble Audio Tux 5 is the better-sounding choice. Watch for: A Harman score of 51 places it in the lower part of the in-ear rankings.
The case for the Symphonium Titan: Bass is lifted about 4 dB with extension to 20 Hz, giving kick drums and bass lines extra weight. The catch: Presence sits about 3.2 dB low with a 6.1 dB dip near 4.2 kHz, so vocals and instruments lose some bite.
Buy the Noble Audio Tux 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $301 saving on the Symphonium Titan is not enough to make up the difference.
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It uses 1 x 10mm dynamic + 4 x balanced armature.
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Bass is lifted about 4 dB with extension to 20 Hz, giving kick drums and bass lines extra weight.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Noble Audio Tux 5 | Symphonium Titan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,300.00 | $999.00 |
| Ranked | #1140 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones | #1191 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Driver Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Drivers | 1 x 10mm dynamic + 4 x balanced armature | 1 x dynamic + 2 x balanced armature |
| Impedance | 10.7 ohms | 3 ohms |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz | 8Hz - 24kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 51 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) | 46 (median of 12 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 3.47 dB standard deviation | 3.79 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -1.38 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -1.96 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Back | - | Closed |
| Sensitivity | - | 105 dB/Vrms |
| Sub-bass Extension | - | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+8.2 dB at 30 Hz) |
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