The Noble Audio Katana ranks #683 out of 865 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Noble Audio
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#683 Noble Audio Katana eBay
Pros: Its tonal tilt of -0.30 sits close to the target, so the overall balance is neither dark nor bright. It uses 9 x balanced armature.
Cons: A Harman score of 59 places it in the lower part of the in-ear rankings.
| Released | 2016 (10 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.38 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 9 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 59 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.30 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.0 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 | +3.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 744 Hz | -11.1 dB | 0.18 |
| Peak | 4,996 Hz | +20.0 dB | 0.69 |
| Peak | 713 Hz | +10.6 dB | 0.47 |
| Peak | 5,716 Hz | -16.6 dB | 1.45 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 3,828 Hz | +1.0 dB | 4.87 |
| Peak | 2,810 Hz | -0.7 dB | 2.58 |
| Peak | 956 Hz | +0.7 dB | 3.67 |
| Peak | 625 Hz | -0.4 dB | 2.55 |
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