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The Noble Audio Kronos is a high-end in-ear monitor (IEM) priced at $4500, featuring a titanium housing for durability and aesthetics.
Each earpiece employs a nine-driver hybrid design with balanced armatures, dynamic drivers, electrostatic drivers, and bone-conduction technology.
It offers a sensitivity of 102 dB at 1 kHz, impedance of ~8.6 Ω, and frequency response up to 70 kHz, ensuring detailed audio performance.
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* Disney+ has completely removed HDR support, including HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, due to an ongoing patent dispute affecting all subscription tiers.

* Munich launches the inaugural Munich HiFi Days in March, filling the gap left by the departed international High End trade show.

* Starting in 2026, Dirac Live software licenses will be sold in-person at HiFi Klubben stores across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands.

* Marshall releases Mode USB-C wired earphones featuring a USB-C plug, priced at ¥8,990, targeting modern smartphones lacking 3.5mm headphone jacks.