Dynamic drivers are more affordable and versatile for regular consumers. Planar magnetic drivers offer better soundstage but are bulky and fragile. Audiophiles seeking great sound reproduction may prefer planar magnetic headphones despite higher cost.

The headphones include hybrid active noise cancellation with transparency mode, powered by three microphones per side, reducing audio by up to 35dB according to Noble. That doesn't sound like it'll beat the best noise cancelling headphones for sheer blocking power, but as with many things, it can be about how you use it.

Noble didn't cut corners on design either. The FoKus Apollo is built with an anodized aluminum frame, and the Alcantara headband and replaceable protein leather earpads complete the look. In addition the built-in mic for calls, the company also offers the option to use a removable boom mic and there's a 3.5mm audio jack for wired use.

Noble, a leader in the design and development of universal and custom in-ear monitors, has announced its first-ever over-ear Noble headphone model, the

The FoKus Apollo headphones have ANC, 80 hours of playtime, support for LDAC and aptX HD codecs. The drivers are a combination of dynamic and planar magnetic technology

But that might change now that Noble has released its first set of wireless, noise-canceling headphones — the $649 Noble Fokus Apollo. They’re available starting September 3. Noble might not be a household name like those other brands,