FiiO FX17 vs Noble Audio Kublai Khan: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the FiiO FX17 vs Noble Audio Kublai Khan, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Wired IEMs

FiiO FX17

83Outstanding

$1,500

Full review data

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

FiiO FX17 leads on 4 of 4 measures.

FiiO FX17
Noble Audio Kublai Khan

HearWiki score

Sound

9.0

Value

6.0

Price (USD)

$1,500

$2,600

Generation & platform

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Same generation

These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

FX172026
Kublai KhanYear unknown

Specifications

FX17Kublai Khan

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $1,500; $2,600
HearWiki score: 83; Not scored
Released: 2026; -
Availability: Sold new; Availability unknown
Driver: 1DD + 4BA + 8EST tribrid; 7-driver tribrid
Driver type: tribrid; tribrid
Driver configuration: 1DD + 4BA + 8EST; -
Driver size: 10 mm; -
Drivers per side: 13; 7
Impedance: 16 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 99 dB/mW; -
Active noise cancelling: No; -
Weight: 12.2 g; -
Detachable cable: Yes; -
Connector: 4.4 mm balanced; -

Specification comparison of FiiO FX17 vs Noble Audio Kublai Khan
Spec	FiiO FX17	Noble Audio Kublai Khan
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$1,500	$2,600
HearWiki score	83 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2026	-
Audio
Driver	1DD + 4BA + 8EST tribrid	7-driver tribrid
Driver type	tribrid	tribrid
Driver configuration	1DD + 4BA + 8EST	-
Driver size	10 mm	-
Drivers per side	13	7
Impedance	16 Ω	-
Sensitivity	99 dB/mW	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-
Design
Weight	12.2 g	-
Detachable cable	Yes	-
Connector	4.4 mm balanced	-

What reviewers said

FiiO FX17

The FiiO FX17 is a premium wired tribrid IEM that combines a 10mm dynamic driver, four balanced armatures, and eight electrostatic drivers per side for a detailed, multi-layered sound. Its titanium shell and five-way crossover aim to deliver a refined, high-resolution listening experience, while the included 4.4mm balanced cable offers versatility for audiophile setups.

Pro:Precision-milled titanium shell for durability and resonance control
Pro:Hybrid driver array (1DD + 4BA + 8EST) offers expansive treble and dynamic bass
Pro:Swappable plugs on the cable provide flexible connectivity

Con:No active noise cancellation, requiring a quiet environment or isolation tips
Con:High price point may limit accessibility
Con:16-ohm impedance may need a powerful source for optimal performance

Noble Audio Kublai Khan

The Noble Audio Kublai Khan is a premium wired universal IEM that combines seven drivers in a tribrid setup, blending bone conduction, dynamic, balanced armature, and a piezo super-tweeter for a rich, layered sound. Its resin shell, accented with a marble faceplate and a gold dragon motif on the left earpiece, gives it a distinctive, high-end aesthetic. Priced around $2,599, it targets audiophiles seeking a flagship-level, non-wireless listening experience without active noise cancellation.

Pro:Complex 7-driver tribrid design for detailed sound
Pro:Unique marble and gold dragon faceplate
Pro:Premium resin build for comfort and durability

Con:Very high price point
Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Large shell may not fit all ear shapes

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