Ed Selley
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I am on the verge of being a true reactionary to the business of change but I can state with some confidence that the experience of being untethered from my phone when out on the move - especially in places like London - is enough to ensure this is how I generally listen, even if I have a headphone socket available. Whatever, notional qualitative losses are more than offset by the convenience on offer.
Nice review
I've been using the N5005 for quite a few months since it's release.
The only thing I'd slightly disagree with is the wired comparison. For me I've not heard many earphones that match it's performance sound quality wise. I find the level of detail and clarity from the N5005 outperforms many earphones at a much higher price. I sold my Noble K10 after a few weeks using the N5005. The Noble despite sounding excellent just couldn't match the intricate detail that the N5005 offers.
The only earphone that I've heard/owned that I prefer is the new RHA CL2 Planar earphone.
Ironically, I'm putting the finishing touches to the review of the one earphone under £1,000 I think is capable of higher performance via wired connection... I also think that Noble's new range keeps it honest. Looking forward to trying the RHA in due course.
Nice review.
I’m struggling to see why they have been awarded best in class though?
Because they are the best (only?) wireless in ears you’ve heard?
Thanks for clarifying. I wasn’t questioning your judgement, it just wasn’t apparent that you had.Nope- I've listened to quite a few. It comes down to how few compromises have been made to their wired performance to allow them to be wireless as well. They can do every audiophile trick in the book before then helping you commute on a Monday morning.