The Noble Shogun. Image:HWZ
Back at CanJam Singapore 2025, Noble Audio announced its two newest flagship in‑ear monitors, the Shogun and the AGIS II. Despite the large crowd at Noble’s booth, I managed to spend some time with both of them.
Starting with the Shogun, it features a 13-driver hybrid configuration that consists of the following drivers:
- 1x 10 mm dynamic driver
- 2 x bone‑conduction drivers
- 6 x balanced armature drivers
- 4 x electrostatic drivers
As its name suggests, these drivers are housed in a 3D-printed resin shell inspired by Japanese Gusoku armour. With its three-dimensional faceplate and striking red and black cable, the Shogun is an eye-catching IEM. During my brief time with it, I found the Shogun surprisingly comfortable to wear despite its complex driver configuration. That said, I think it could be a tad too large for listeners with smaller ears. Listening to Thunderstruck by AC/DC, its lithium-magnesium driver delivered tight, punchy bass without excessive sub-bass and drowning out Brian Johnson’s voice.
A black and red cable to match the aesthetics. Image: HWZ
The custom Knowles armatures offered natural, well-defined vocals, which showcase female vocals to their fullest. Treble was detailed thanks to the use of electrostatic drivers. However, perhaps due to the fitting of the IEMs, I found the Shogun to be rather closed-off, which led to a rather disappointing listening experience when I was playing Thriller by Michael Jackson.
The AGIS II
The AGIS II. Image: HWZ
Moving on, the AGIS II is the successor to the original AGIS and is equipped with an eight-driver hybrid configuration, which includes the following:
- 2 x Sonion high and ultra-high balanced armatures
- 2 x Sonion mid-bass balanced armatures
- 2 x Sonion bone conductors
- 2 x Knowles bass balanced armatures
Unlike the Shogun, the faceplate of the AGIS II was rather modest, featuring a simple black design with the AGIS II name embedded on the resin shell.
Wearing the AGIS II felt secure and unobtrusive. Paired with a Dita Navigator DAC/Amp, the AGIS II had a spacious, holographic-like soundstage. The bass was deep and controlled, with sub‑bass rumble adding weight to electronic and pop tracks without smearing the mids. The midrange brought vocals and acoustic instruments forward with warmth and texture. As for treble, it remained clean and extended, rolling off gently at the top to prevent fatigue.
Based on first impressions, these new additions from Noble Audio are certainly compelling options for anyone ready to splash the cash on kilobuck high-end IEMs. They are eye-catching and striking to behold, and have interesting driver configurations that, on first listen, sound very promising.
Pricing and Availability
The Noble Shogun is available now and is S$5,999. You can find it on Lazada, Shopee, and the AV One online store.
The Nobile AGIS II is also available now and is S$2,799. You can find it on Lazada, Shopee, and the AV Online Store.
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