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Noble now offers fresh options in both hybrid and single dynamic driver camps, catering to different sound philosophies.
Read the full reviewNoble Audio Vanguard and Iris
At a glance
- Brand
- Noble Audio
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- -
- Released
- 2026
Score breakdowngreat overall
Sound8.3
Value7.0
Noble Audio has unveiled two new universal in-ear monitors: the Vanguard, a three-driver hybrid with a 10mm PEK dynamic driver and two balanced armatures, priced at $325, and the Iris, a single dynamic driver model with a 10.2mm driver, priced at $699. Both are available now, with the Iris debuting at Potafes 2026 Summer Akihabara.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
Noble Audio's new universal IEMs offer two distinct tuning approaches: the Vanguard is a budget-friendly three-driver hybrid that blends a 10mm PEK dynamic driver with dual balanced armatures, while the Iris steps up as a pricier single-dynamic-driver model with a 10.2mm driver. Both wired designs feature USB-C connectivity and are geared toward listeners who prefer either hybrid versatility or the coherence of a single-driver sound.
What works
- Affordable hybrid option with dual-armature detail
- Lightweight and portable wired design with USB-C
- Balanced impedance and high sensitivity for easy driving
- Two distinct sound signatures to match different preferences
What doesn't
- Iris price is significantly higher for a single-driver setup
- Limited frequency range compared to some rivals
- No wireless or ANC features for on-the-go use
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 3-driver hybrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | hybrid |
| Drivers per side | 3 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 23 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 3-driver hybrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | hybrid |
| Drivers per side | 3 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 23 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB/mW |
Design
| USB-C | Yes |
|---|
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