Noble Audio Launch FoKus Artemis Wireless Over Ear Headphones Featuring 3 Driver Configuration And User Replaceable Battery Technology
Noble Audio expands its range of high quality personal audio devices with the launch of the new FoKus Artemis wireless over ear headphones. Retailing for $899 these devices are designed to be a serious upgrade from entry level TWS earbuds like the Osprey, as well as build on the same principles of acoustics present in the previous generation Apollo device. Described by Noble Audio documentation as a major step in design, key features for this model include the introduction of a user replaceable battery as well as an uncommon 3 driver design intended to achieve a comprehensive response from the lowest to highest frequencies.
The FoKus Artemis uses a 3 driver configuration unlike many wireless headphones on the market which solely employ one. To account for all frequencies, three types of drivers have been used; a dynamic driver focuses on reproducing the lows for bass output, while the mid range response is handled by a planar magnetic driver, adding space, depth, and 3D volume to sound. A balanced armature driver finishes off the set, responsible for high frequency precision and impact. This is combined with modern DSP, including hybrid active noise cancellation and pass through modes. Also integrated into the headphones is Audiodo technology, which tests and measures the individual users hearing and adapts to it through an application for "a truly personal acoustic experience".
Power is provided to the FoKus Artemis from a 600mAh battery that can be completely swapped out by the end user. This allows the headphones to have an overall longer lifespan. It is said that a full charge should allow the listener 35 hours of playback on the active noise canceling mode and 50 hours with the ANC turned off. The cushions are also magnetically attached, allowing them to be changed by the user. Smart sensors are also integrated into the design that automatically detect when the headphones have been removed and play and pause music accordingly. The device can connect to two separate devices via multipoint, or through a direct digital USB connection, and preorder shipments are expected next month.
