The Noble Audio Kadence ranks #116 out of 238 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Noble Audio
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#116 Noble Audio Kadence: $1,599.00 Audio46 eBay
Pros: Eight balanced armatures earn a preference score of 72 in crinacle’s measurement, a reasonably balanced result against the Harman target. At 28 ohms and 112 dB/mW sensitivity it reaches high volume from a phone or small dongle with no amp needed.
Cons: The qdc Gemini and Shuoer Cadenza 12 both rate higher at a similar price, so the score here is modest for what it costs. It also rates the same as the Unique Melody MEXT, which sells for noticeably less.
| Released | 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.24 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 8 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 8Hz - 28kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 72 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 28 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB SPL/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.41 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -3.6 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 787 Hz | +3.9 dB | 1.02 |
| Peak | 132 Hz | -2.6 dB | 0.47 |
| Peak | 6,018 Hz | -4.2 dB | 1.86 |
| Peak | 2,710 Hz | +2.4 dB | 4.01 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,854 Hz | -0.5 dB | 3.68 |
| Peak | 39 Hz | -0.3 dB | 2.18 |
| Peak | 418 Hz | +0.2 dB | 2.26 |
| Peak | 80 Hz | +0.3 dB | 2.26 |
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