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Noble Audio ups its headset game with a $699 Pro model

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Noble Audio is rolling out the FoKus Apollo Pro, a $699 upgrade to its original $649 headset. The Pro keeps the hybrid driver setup—dynamic for bass and planar magnetic for detail—while tweaking acoustic tuning for near‑perfect sound. Global sales begin later this week for audiophiles seeking top‑tier performance and willing to pay a premium today.

The original Apollo already earned praise for its unusual driver mix and clean audio, but reviewers noted its active noise cancellation lagged behind rivals. The Pro inherits the same Qualcomm QCC3084 chipset and lacks new features like wear detection or spatial audio, leaving the upgrade largely cosmetic.

Material upgrades drive the Pro’s premium feel. Noble swapped out softer fabrics, reinforced cabling, and brushed‑metal accents, and redesigned the ear cups for added comfort. Despite these changes, the headset’s overall sound profile remains almost identical to the base model, suggesting the $50 price hike targets collectors more than audiophiles seeking performance gains in 2025.

Noble markets the Apollo Pro as a limited‑run edition, though it never discloses quantity limits. With no new tech features, the upgrade sits firmly in the high‑end niche. Consumers looking for a premium build and subtle acoustic tweaks will find the Apollo Pro a worthy, if expensive, option compared to other flagship headsets in 2025 market.