Noble Audio launches Vanguard hybrid in-ear monitor

Noble Audio has launched the Vanguard, a wired hybrid in-ear monitor. The model launched globally on 7 July 2026 at $325, £299 and €349. It combines a 1DD + 2BA three-way driver configuration with portable-friendly 112dB SPL/mW sensitivity and 23-ohm impedance.

The driver system uses a 10mm Polyether Ketone dynamic driver for low frequencies. One custom balanced armature handles mid-high frequencies, and a second custom balanced armature covers ultra-high frequencies. The configuration places the Vanguard within Noble Audio’s universal-fit in-ear monitor range.

Connectivity centres on a 4.4mm balanced cable using 0.78mm 2-pin connectors. Noble also includes a 4.4mm-to-USB-C OCC adapter cable, giving the wired monitor a direct path to compatible USB-C sources. The shell is precision-machined from aluminium and incorporates an integrated stainless steel wax guard.

The Vanguard builds on the Noble Audio Knight, an entry-level Noble IEM. It is sold through nobleaudio.com and selected retailers worldwide. Noble Audio launched the Iris in-ear monitor alongside Vanguard at a higher $699 price point.