Tower Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: Noble sub
Connections: Speaker- and line-level
Enclosure Type: Vented
Woofer (size in inches, type): 10, poly cone
Power Rating (watts): 150
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: High-Gloss Black, White
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 14.5 x 13 x 14.2
Weight (pounds): 110
Price: $588

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: Noble F
Type: Three-way, tower
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, silk dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 5, poly cone
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5, poly cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 30–185
Available Finishes: High-Gloss Black, Silver, White
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 41.7 x 7.7 x 8.5
Weight (pounds): 26
Price: $770/pair $173

Speaker: Noble C
Type: Two-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, silk dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): N/A
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4, poly cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 30–150
Available Finishes: High-Gloss Black, Silver, White
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 5.5 x 13.8 x 5.5
Weight (pounds): 6.1
Price: $173

Speaker: Noble S
Type: Two-way, monitor
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, silk dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): N/A
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4, poly cone
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 30–150
Available Finishes: High-Gloss Black, Silver, White
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 11.8 x 5.5 x 5.5
Weight (pounds): 5.6
Price: $212/pair

Ratings: Pure Acoustics Noble Speaker System

Build Quality: 89
• Five-coat high-gloss finish is much nicer than the standard vinyl-wrapped box
• Connectors on center and surrounds are flimsy

Value: 90
• Sound quality in harmony with aesthetics
• The combination of performance and looks is unusual in this price range

Features: 84
• Spike-like feet on sub
• No adjustable feet on main speakers
• No phase adjustment on subwoofer

Performance: 86
• Has a very seamless soundfield
• Has an emphasis in high frequencies

Ergonomics: 87
• Surrounds only have keyhole mount on rear of speaker
• Top-heavy towers tend to teeter and tip

Overall Rating: 87
For the person who needs to balance price against appearance, the Pure Acoustics Noble system offers an alternative to the typical boring box speaker while still selling at an affordable price.

General Information
Noble F Tower Speaker, $770/pair; Noble C Center-Channel Speaker, $173; Noble S Monitor Speaker, $212/pair
Noble SUB Subwoofer, $588
Pure Acoustics
(718) 788-4411
www.pure-acoustics.com