Test: Einzeltest: Nocs NS800
Zitat: Pro: + Natural, organic sound
+ Highly revealing and detailed
+ Low distortion
+ High sensitivity
+ Superior comfort
Contra: - Don’t deliver lowest bass frequencies with authority
- Not ideal for most electronic music
We think that the Nocs NS800 Monitors are a special kind of treat for the ears. But, in the same way that not everyone enjoys caviar – at least not right away – some may have difficulty appreciating the NS800’s distinct flavor. The kind of sound the NS800 offer is going to be an acquired taste for some. If you don’t enjoy it now, come back and talk to us in about five years.
We feel the additional expense of employing a balanced armature is worthwhile. With that said, there is some pretty stiff competition at this price point. The similarly priced Etymotic HF3, Monster Gratitude , Klipsch Image X10i , and Sennheiser IE6 are all excellent options, and offer unique sound signatures of their own. But the NS800 can hang in there with the best of them and their superior comfort helps put them over the edge. As such, they receive an 8.5 rating and our Editor’s Choice award.