Even within the big-budget world of audiophiles, it is uncommon for a pair of headphones to run greater than $500. The FoKus Apollo headset already commanded a pro-tier worth when it debuted, however now Noble Audio is releasing an precise professional model of the headset. By and enormous, the specs between variations are fairly related, which makes the small worth bump between fashions rather less stunning. The unique set retailed for $649 at launch, and the FoKus Apollo Professional will debut at $699. The headset will go on sale globally later this week.
Our review of the unique FoKus Apollo headphones discovered that the corporate’s aim of accomplishing the absolute best sound high quality was largely achieved due to its uncommon strategy to drivers. The FoKus Apollo Professional leverages the identical hybrid driver tech, combining a dynamic driver for highly effective bass and a planar magnetic driver to supply readability and element. There did not appear to be extra to enhance on for the bottom mannequin when it comes to audio efficiency, however the Professional does add up to date acoustic tuning for getting issues as good as attainable.
The principle space the place Noble seems to be pushing the Professional designation is in supplies. The headset already had fairly premium construct high quality, however issues are apparently much more high-end for the material, cabling and steel accents. Essentially the most substantial shift seems to be within the ear cups, which the corporate says have been modified for elevated consolation.
Sadly, it would not look like the corporate is introducing a lot in the way in which of recent options, which was our massive concern again in 2025. There is not any signal of upgrades to the set’s energetic noise cancellation, which fell in need of our excessive expectations, and the Professional can also be working the identical Qualcomm QCC3084 chipset as the unique. Widespread capabilities we would hoped for corresponding to put on detection or spatial audio help aren’t talked about within the launch both. Noble dubbed the Professional a “limited-run” system, however did not specify simply how restricted this swanky improve choice will likely be.
