{"product_id":"noble-audio-xm-1-xmems","title":"Noble Audio XM-1 | xMEMS Driver Universal IEMs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 55%;\" alt=\"Noble Audio logo black\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/noble-audio-logo-black.jpg?v=1703008023\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIntroducing Noble Audio’s First Implementation of the New xMEMS Driver Technology, the Noble XM-1 IEMs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated high bias amplifier, eliminating the need for additional equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with any smartphone utilizing a USB-C or Apple lightning port (includes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ddhifi-tc28i-pro-otg-lightning-usb\" title=\"ddHiFi TC28i Pro OTG Lightning to USB-C plus Power Adapter\"\u003eddHiFi TC28i\u003c\/a\u003e adapter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures xMEMS Cowell tweeter paired with a Dynamic driver for low end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum shell with stainless steel nozzle and wax guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOTE: NOT compatible with Astell \u0026amp; Kern DAPs due to limitations in their Android OS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/noble-xm1-A-hero.jpg?v=1703865314\" alt=\"Noble Audio XM-1 front hero banner over black reflective background\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessible xMEMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil now, wired xMEMS technology has been limited due to the need for a specialized high bias amplifier. In order to expand the accessibility of the xMEMS drivers and unique sound signature, Noble has incorporated a high bias amplifier into the IEM itself which eliminates the need for additional equipment to enjoy them. The XM-1 can be used with any smartphone utilizing a USB-C port or an Apple lightning port when the included \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ddhifi-tc28i-pro-otg-lightning-usb\" title=\"ddHiFi TC28i Pro OTG Lightning to USB-C plus Power Adapter\"\u003eddHiFi TC28i\u003c\/a\u003e lightning to USB-C adapter is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the xMEMS drivers, check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xmems.com\/blog\/solid-state-fidelity-the-era-of-ultra-high-resolution-mems-speakers-has-arrived\" title=\"Solid-state Fidelity: The Era of Ultra-High-Resolution MEMS Speakers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis article from xmems.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn-the-Go Innovation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Noble XM-1 is designed to be robust enough to keep up with users listening on their mobile devices. The aluminum shell with stainless steel nozzle and wax guard help to make sure that the IEMs are able to keep up with busy daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviews still to come, but initial reactions with its debut at CanJam Dallas were wide eyes, huge smiles, and running to get friends to come listen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Noble Audio XM-1 IEMs lying on top of Cayin Jazz 100 tube amp with cable plugged in\" height=\"1360\" width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/noble-xm-1-lifestyle.webp?v=1746192294\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XM-1 features the xMEMS Cowell tweeter paired with an 8.3mm Dynamic driver for the low end. The resulting sound is astoundingly clear mids and highs as is expected with the xMEMS Cowell, coupled with full bass extension, previously lacking in xMEMS products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSB Powered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo power the XM-1 and the integrated amplifier, we went with an active USB-C high quality cable with a 4-pin connector. Intended use is for smartphones with USB-C ports, lightning ports, or other smart devices that allow for USB-C listening. \u003cstrong\u003eNote that DAPs that have USB-C ports may require changes to settings in order to allow volume to be controlled through the USB-C port\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also note that the XM-1 is \u003cstrong\u003eNOT compatible with the Astell \u0026amp; Kern DAPs\u003c\/strong\u003e due to AK’s use of an abbreviated Android OS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/noble-xm1-A-lifestyle.jpg?v=1703865223\" alt=\"Noble Audio XM-1 with attached stock USB silver cable over black background\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noble","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40970038149195,"sku":"NA-XM1","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/noble-xm1-A0-thumb.jpg?v=1703865732","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/noble-audio-xm-1-xmems","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}