Noble FoKus Triumph Review

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Call Quality

The Triumph features four vents on its shell: one for pressure relief, one for dynamic driver ventilation, one for ambient noise, and one for voice capture. The ambient mode does a good job of delivering precise sound localization, so you can remain aware of your surroundings without needing to take the earphones off. While there’s a slight background hiss when using transparency mode, it’s not distracting.

In terms of call quality, the Triumph performs on par with the Mystique. My voice comes through clearly, even in noisy environments, though clarity does drop a bit in busier areas. Importantly, background noise never overpowers my voice, making it easy for the person on the other end to hear me.

Battery Life

Using the LDAC (24-96 forced audio priority) codec with my Android 14 phone, I can easily reach 6 to 7 hours of usage time. Using my iPhone, I can exceed these playtimes by around %10 via AAC, which, all-in-all, is quite satisfactory, to be honest. Similarly to the Mystique before it, the Triumph has 45mAh batteries per side, and the case has a 500 mAh battery pack inside. Seven hours of continuous playback is quite good for an audiophile-focused piezo-equipped hybrid TWS. Similar to the Mystique, I only need to charge it once a week, and that’s quite good. Both the earphones and case fully charge in approximately 1.5 hours.

Controls & Noble FoKus Application

The FoKus Triumph powers on automatically when you open the charging case, and pairing it with your device is effortless. A reset button is located inside the cradle between the earphones, allowing you to clear the Bluetooth pairing list and perform a factory reset when needed. Just hold it for 5 seconds, and that’s it.

Regarding on-ear controls, similarly to the Mystique, the Triumph features an integrated touch sensor beneath its McLarenesque faceplates, making the controls straightforward. The playback can be started or stopped with a single tap on either earbud. You can accept and refuse calls, skip to the next track, etc. Moreover, the FoKus app enables you to re-bind the control layout and customize it according to your preferences.

The Noble FoKus app, available from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, adds extra functionality to the earphones. It features a 10-band EQ and saves your settings, eliminating the need to keep the app active in the background. As a bonus, you can use the Triumph while it’s connected to your PC and at the same time, control the EQ through the Android app thanks to its multi-connection support. This lets you adjust the DSP EQ settings in real time. Within the app, you can disconnect the buds or monitor their battery levels on the dashboard. The Triumph’s firmware can be updated over the air, and for this review, I used the latest available firmware, version v0.2.8.

Noble Triumph – Sound Impressions

The Triumph offers a more balanced and refined signature compared to its predecessor, the Mystique. While both models reflect the pinnacle of TWS sound, the Triumph’s tuning leans towards a signature that can be labeled as balanced with bass boost, providing better clarity and resolution, thanks to its new tuning and the xMEMS piezoelectric solid-state driver. The 6.5mm-wide dynamic driver bass’ is fast, not as elevated as the Mystique, but not lacking any impact either. The result is a cleaner, more spacious presentation with faster transients, especially noticeable in the midrange and lower treble. Instruments are more defined, and the overall soundstage feels bigger and more relaxed, giving the Triumph an edge over the already excellent Mystique in technical performance.

The Triumph is the best TWS IEM I’ve heard this year, and by a good margin. Noble did a magical tuning that goes well with a wide variety of genres. It handles congestion-prone tracks like heavy metal with excellent control, especially compared to other TWS on the market.

The Triumph retains a strong sub-bass presence, similar to the Mystique, but sounds more controlled and resolving. The mid-bass is less emphasized compared to the Mystique, which allows the instruments to breathe better during busy tracks. This results in a cleaner separation and more organized presentation, making the Triumph feel less congested and more effortless. The bass texture and resolution are excellent for a TWS, and while it’s less bass-heavy, it still delivers satisfying punch and impact for bass-centric genres. Listening to EDM tracks with these is a lot of fun.

The midrange of the Triumph is clean, articulate, and slightly lighter in tonality than the Mystique. The faster transient response of the xMEMS driver gives the mids a more nimble and agile character, allowing mid-based instruments and vocals more space to shine with better detail and separation. Faster notes such as plucks, riffs, and hi-hats feel more effortless. The tonality is excellent, too; it is on par with some of the excellent wired IEMs I own around the 200-300 mark. While the Mystique had more warmth in the mids due to its heavier mid-bass, the Triumph offers a clearer, more transparent midrange. The upper midrange presence is well-tuned, and Triumph maintains excellent control. It sounds lively without being sharp.

I think the Triumph’s treble performance is where the xMEMS driver surprises. The treble extension is excellent, with a clean, airy top end that adds energy and sparkle to the tune. The control is superb too. Compared to the Mystique, the treble on the Triumph is more detailed and better controlled, offering superior resolution in the upper registers. The end-to-end extension feels more natural and spacious, making the Triumph a standout performer in terms of treble clarity and refinement. Its ability to deliver detailed treble without veering into sibilance territory enhances its versatility across different music genres.

Technical Performance

The FoKus Triumph pushes the boundaries of what TWS earphones can achieve with its technical performance. The soundstage is relatively wide and spacious. Triumph’s headroom feels noticeably wider than the Mystique, but the soundstage depth is pretty much the same. Instrument separation is excellent, with a well-defined sense of instrument positioning and accurate imaging. As mentioned above, I particularly praise the Triumph’s ability to handle complex tracks with control and clarity. Combined with its balanced tonality and detailed presentation, Triumph’s technical proficiency solidifies its flagship status among TWS earphones.

Last Words

The Noble FoKus Triumph is an impressive evolution in the TWS realm, delivering audiophile-grade SQ with excellent technical performance. It takes the solid foundation of the FoKus Mystique and refines it, offering a more versatile, evolved TWS that satisfies the seasoned audiophile. It is a new benchmark in the realm of wireless audio. Therefore, we award it with our HFN recommendation. Exciting times! 

Summary

Pros

+ Excellent SQ

+ Excellent transient response & agility

+ Solid technical capability

+ DSP-based EQ

Cons

– Recessed USB-C

– Slight background hiss

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