Penon 10th Anniversary VS Hercules Audio Noah

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Penon 10th Anniversary and Hercules Audio Noah are in-ear monitors. Penon 10th Anniversary costs $499 while Hercules Audio Noah costs $525. Hercules Audio Noah is $26 more expensive. Hercules Audio Noah holds a decisive 2.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 8.9). Hercules Audio Noah has significantly better mids with a 4-point edge, Hercules Audio Noah has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Hercules Audio Noah has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Hercules Audio Noah has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric Penon 10th Anniversary Hercules Audio Noah
Mids 4 8
Treble 5 7
Soundstage 6 7.5
Dynamics 5 9
Tonality 4.5 7.9
Technicalities 5 7
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Penon 10th Anniversary Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

Hercules Audio Noah Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

8.9

Outstanding

Reviews Comparison

Penon 10th Anniversary reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-10-02
Jaytiss 5.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
It's different, fun, but very V shaped.

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Mids: C- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Hercules Audio Noah reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-10-17
Jaytiss 8.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Clean vocals, just amazing, clean and clear. 5/5 amazing maybe best thing Ive heard.

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Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: S Soundstage: A
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Penon 10th Anniversary (more reviews)

Penon 10th Anniversary reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.1 * score rescaled + normalized
9 community members have rated the Penon 10th Anniversary at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

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Penon 10th Anniversary Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.6

Gaming Grade

C

Hercules Audio Noah Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

Penon 10th Anniversary Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Mids C-
The mids sound serviceable but rough around the edges, needing polish. Occasional glare can creep into upper mids.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Hercules Audio Noah Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Tuning feels well executed, keeping a natural flow across the spectrum. Switching genres feels seamless.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • The presentation feels orderly, balancing workable detail retrieval with acceptable imaging cues. It keeps momentum without smearing transients.
Mids A+
It offers a luxurious, resolving midrange that captures micro-detail beautifully. Every vocal inflection is captured.
Treble A-
Highs feel superbly executed, revealing micro-detail without hint of sibilance. Highs stay smooth even at volume.
Dynamics S
This is reference-grade dynamic performance with breathtaking realism. It mirrors live-music intensity perfectly.
Soundstage A
Immersion steps up dramatically as width, depth, and height integrate into a cohesive hologram. Everything sounds naturally spaced.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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