Noble Audio FoKus Apollo

The FoKus Apollo is Noble’s first foray into the world of over-ear headphones. The Apollo is a powerhouse of industry leading sound quality and innovation featuring the world’s first patented single 40mm Dynamic driver + 14.5mm Planar Magnetic hybrid driver arrangement.

Features

Patented Dual Driver Arrangement: Experience the world’s first hybrid dual driver system, combining a 40mm dynamic driver with a 14mm planar magnetic driver for superior audio performance.

Transparency Mode: Stay aware of your surroundings with an enhanced ANC chip, reducing exterior noise from -20dB to -35dB.

Bluetooth 5.3 with Multipoint Connection: Effortlessly connect to multiple devices at once, enabling seamless audio switching.

High-Quality Build Materials: Designed for durability with an anodized aluminum frame and memory foam Korean Protein leather replaceable earpads.

Extended Playtime: Enjoy up to 80 hours of playback without ANC (at 50% volume) or up to 60 hours with ANC enabled.

Detachable Boom Mic: Switch easily between office work and gaming with the included boom mic, which features a convenient mute switch.

6 Microphone Implementation: Ensure clear voice transmission with six integrated microphones.

Multiple Wired Connection Options: Use USB-C for a direct connection or the wired airplane adapter for zero-latency gaming (USB-C cable required).

QCC3084 Chip with Ultra-Low-Power ANC: Immerse yourself in music with digital active ANC, providing up to -35dB of noise reduction.

Noble FoKus App Compatibility: Customize your audio experience with the Noble FoKus app for personalized settings and controls.

Supported Codecs: Enjoy high-quality, lossless audio with support for LDAC, AAC, aptX, and aptX HD codecs.

Benefits of the Apollo’s patented dual speaker arrangement:

Since a planar magnetic speaker’s diaphragm is extremely thin, lighter even than the air it moves, planar magnetic speakers are known for their delicacy and accuracy, without the blurring effects of excessive inertia.  The drawback to such speakers however is that they lack the ability to move sufficient air mass to produce the quality of bass that most listeners prefer.  Dynamic drivers provide excellent bass by moving significant amounts of air, but due to their mass, dynamic drivers cannot provide the crystal clear mid and high frequencies that planar magnetic speakers are capable of.  By utilizing both a dynamic speaker and a planar magnetic speaker the Noble FoKus Apollo provides the clarity of a planar magnetic driver, while retaining the bass of a dynamic driver.

What is Hybrid ANC?

Hybrid ANC is a type of active noise cancellation that uses microphones on both the inside and outside of the headphone to cancel out ambient noise. It combines the advantages of feedforward and feedback ANC, allowing for faster noise pickup and more precise cancellation.