{
  "id": 4609489,
  "title": "I tested Noble's high-end IEMs and they boast an unbelievably wide soundstage — but are the Iris worth $699?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/i-tested-nobles-high-end-iems-and-they-boast-an-unbelievably-wide",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-31T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/noble-audio-iris-iems-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Noble Audio Iris in-ear monitors (IEMs) are a striking sight, boasting a blue CNC-machined Micarta shell with a crown insignia engraved on each earpiece. These IEMs are priced at $699, making them Noble Audio's budget-friendly option when compared to their pricier models like the Kronos, which costs $4,500. The Iris are built to last, with a high-purity copper cable that is detachable and replaceable if necessary. While they aren't waterproof or weather-sealed, they are remarkably comfortable, weighing only 0.5oz per earpiece and fitting snugly in the ear without causing discomfort even after extended wear. The IEMs are powered by either a 3.5mm or 4.4mm plug, providing two options for connecting to audio sources, such as a laptop or a DAC/amp like the FiiO K11 R2R.",
  "summary": "The Noble Audio Iris are extremely comfortable IEMs and they boast a wide soundstage, crisp treble and refined mids. They're built well and look stunning, too.",
  "key_points": [
    "Noble Audio Iris IEMs priced at $699",
    "Blue CNC-machined Micarta shell with crown insignia",
    "Lightweight at 0.5oz per earpiece"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}