Noble Audio to launch FoKus Apollo Pro headset for $699
Key takeaways
- Noble Audio Even in the big-budget world of audiophiles, it's rare for a pair of headphones to run more than $500.
- Our review of the original FoKus Apollo headphones found that the company's goal of attaining the best possible sound quality was largely accomplished thanks to its unusual approach to drivers.
- The main area where Noble appears to be pushing the Pro designation is in materials.
Noble Audio Even in the big-budget world of audiophiles, it's rare for a pair of headphones to run more than $500. The Fo Kus Apollo headset already commanded a pro-tier price when it debuted, but now Noble Audio is releasing an actual pro version of the headset. By and large, the specs between versions are pretty similar, which makes the small price bump between models a little less surprising. The original set retailed for $649 at launch, and the Fo Kus Apollo Pro will debut at $699. The headset will go on sale globally later this week.
Our review of the original FoKus Apollo headphones found that the company's goal of attaining the best possible sound quality was largely accomplished thanks to its unusual approach to drivers. The FoKus Apollo Pro leverages the same hybrid driver tech, combining a dynamic driver for powerful bass and a planar magnetic driver to provide clarity and detail. There didn't seem to be more to improve on for the base model in terms of audio performance, but the Pro does add updated acoustic tuning for getting things as perfect as possible.
The main area where Noble appears to be pushing the Pro designation is in materials. The headset already had pretty premium build quality, but things are apparently even more high-end for the fabric, cabling and metal accents. The most substantial shift appears to be in the ear cups, which the company says have been changed for increased comfort.