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Shure SE846 vs Noble Audio Kublai Khan

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Shure SE846
9.0
/ 10
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HIGHER SCORE
Noble Audio Kublai Khan
9.2
/ 10
IEMReference

Specs comparison

9/10
SCORE
9.2/10
IMPEDANCE
18Ω
114dB
SENSITIVITY
110dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Shure SE846 scores 9/10 with 9Ω impedance and 114dB sensitivity. At 9Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Noble Audio Kublai Khan scores 9.2/10 with 18Ω impedance and 110dB sensitivity. At 18Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Noble Audio Kublai Khan scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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