{
  "id": 11738829,
  "title": "Noble Audio FoKus Artemis review: the most hypnotic-sounding pair of headphones I’ve tested",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/noble-audio-fokus-artemis-review-the-most-hypnotic-sounding-pair-of",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-03T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/noble-audio-fokus-artemis-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Noble Audio FoKus Artemis are a pair of wireless headphones that have garnered praise for their exceptional sound quality. Named after the ancient Greek goddess of vegetation, hunting, wild creatures, and childbirth, the Artemis live up to their namesake by offering broad talent in their performance. Equipped with a triple-driver configuration comprising dynamic, balanced armature, and planar drivers, these headphones deliver dynamism, precision, and speed to showcase your favorite tracks in their best light.\n\nA standout feature of these headphones is their excellent soundstaging, which creates a sense of immense space and scale, providing an immersive listening experience. The Artemis support high-resolution audio formats, such as aptX Lossless, LDAC, and USB-C audio, ensuring that you get nuanced sound comparable to the best headphones on the market.\n\nOne of the most intriguing aspects of the FoKus Artemis is their granular sound control, enabled by Audiodo. This feature includes personalized EQ, which can account for hearing loss and provide optimized audio for all users. Additionally, you can choose from various presets and utilize a parametric equalizer for more granular control over the sound output.\n\nThe FoKus Artemis come with a suite of features, including an effective companion app, wear detection, multi-point connectivity, and active noise cancellation (ANC) with several modes, including a transparency option. While noise cancellation may not be the best in the market, it still offers a relatively effective experience by helping to dull external sounds. Spatial audio modes, though functional, felt a bit underwhelming during testing; however, the spacious soundstage provided by the headphones compensates for this.\n\nComfort is another strong point, as the headphones boast a metallic detailing, fabric headband, and textured ear cups that give them a luxurious and stylish appearance. They are well-fitting and comfortable for daily use. However, the high price tag of $899 / £799 (about AU$1,200) may make them seem like a substantial investment. Indeed, there are other options with phenomenal sound quality at a lower price point, such as the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2, which costs $799 / £629 (about AU$1,299). Nevertheless, if you prioritize truly stellar audio and precise sound control, the Noble Audio FoKus Artemis are an exceptional choice that justifies its price for many listeners.",
  "summary": "The Noble Audio FoKus Artemis are an exemplary pair of headphones with extremely good sound quality and EQ options — but they’re not quite perfect.",
  "key_points": [
    "Noble Audio FoKus Artemis praised for exceptional sound quality",
    "Triple-driver configuration delivers dynamism, precision, and speed",
    "Granular sound control via Audiodo and customizable EQ presets"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}