Noble Audio Shogun - Reviews & Ratings
2 Reviews (B Tier | 6.4/10)
Summary
Based on 2 reviews, the Noble Audio Shogun is a good all-rounder according to reviewers, with strengths that appeal to a wide audience.
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6.4Mixed to Positive
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Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5.8Gaming Grade
B-Noble Audio Shogun Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA+4EST+2BC
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $3,900
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Reviews
Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
Reviewed by: Fox Told Me So
5.2
Reviewer Score
The overall tonality leans dark, with low frequencies taking center stage. Bass gain exceeds JM1’s +8 dB curve and even surpasses Harman, giving it an overwhelming weight. Yet quantity isn’t the issue—quality is. Sub-bass extension is average, slam feels soft, and excess warmth seeps into the mids, adding congestion and fatigue.
Vocals are smooth but veiled, missing air and presence due to the lack of a 3kHz lift. Instruments sound darker than they should, and treble—though decent on graph—rolls off quickly, buried under the dominant bass.
Soundstage spreads wide but stays flat, with limited height and depth. The 5kHz dip further weakens upper-mid energy, collapsing openness.
Verdict: Shogun delivers sheer bass power but sacrifices balance and clarity along the way. A bass-heavy, dark-tilted tuning that may please bassheads, yet struggles to justify its high-end price.
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Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B- Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.
Average Technical Grade
A- Overall technical control is strong, presenting instruments with clarity and sensible staging. Textures are portrayed with satisfying clarity.
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