The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2025 - Issue 38

bitegadgets Noble Launches Kronos: New Titanium Flagship IEM Built on a Decade of Innovation F ormed by John Moulton in 2013, Noble Audio, leaders in high-end personal audio, announce the launch of their latest flagship in-ear monitor, Kronos. Originally developed as part of a limited-edition 10th anniversary mod‑ el, Kronos entered full production for the first time. It builds on Chronicle’s legacy. This design, which met with over‑ whelming demand from collectors and audiophiles globally, was refined, and the shell and cable were updated for wider release and long-term use. Constructed from CNC-machined titanium and finished with titanium damascus faceplates, Kronos represents Noble’s most complete IEM to date. It combines technical excellence with premium materials and a lightweight, ergonomic fit for comfortable extended listening. Inside, Kronos features Noble’s most advanced hybrid driv‑ er system to date. Utilising the same internal components as the Chronicle, its precision-matched drivers are configured across a 6-way crossover network to deliver stunning clarity, powerful low-end energy, and a spacious, three-dimensional soundstage. Each unit is hand-assembled and individually matched by Noble’s in-house team to ensure the highest performance and consistency. Despite its complexity, Kronos is impressively easy to drive. With an impedance of less than 35 ohms, it is sensitive enough to perform well with most smartphones, as well as high-end DAPs and portable headphone amps. Supplied with a custom hybrid cable designed explicitly for Kronos, the set-up is engineered to deliver maximum detail, speed, and transparency. Constructed from palladium-plated 4N pure silver and 6N OCC silver, the cable features a titani‑ um yoke, a 4.4 mm AEC balanced termination, and 0.78 mm 2-pin connectors for broad compatibility. Since its inception, Noble Audio has crafted some of the most impressive custom and universal in-ear monitors. Its first re‑ lease was the highly acclaimed K-10, which quickly put the brand on the map as one to watch in the audiophile world. With subsequent releases including the Encore, Katana, and Khan, Noble has won numerous awards, including multiple Headphone of the Year titles. Releasing the true wireless Falcon Pro in 2020 and, later, the FoKus Pro TWS in 2021, to high praise and awards, Noble proved it could achieve greatness in the world of wireless au‑ dio, too. The brand continues to break boundaries, with mod‑ els such as the Viking Ragnar and Ronin showcasing techno‑ logical expertise and meticulous attention to detail. In 2023, Noble launched the FoKus Prestige all-wood TWS, a first of its kind and widely recognised as the finest accurate wireless in-ear monitor. The Noble Audio Kronos is available online and at selected high-end retailers worldwide. https://nobleaudio.com Images courtesy of Noble Audio