With the HIGH END Vienna 2026 Show just a week or so away, there’s news of new headphone and earbud launches at the specialist show for the luxury audio industry. At HIGH END Vienna, the specialist brand, Noble Audio, will launch its new Osprey wireless earbuds.
Described as the most accessible addition to the company’s range of true wireless earbuds, the Osprey earbuds have been designed and priced to attract more listeners to experience the classic Noble Audio signature sound.
Noble Audio has earned a reputation for creating earbuds and headphones with a unique sound created by precision tuning. The company’ products also have a distinctive look that’s unmistakably Noble, offering an uncompromising approach to earbud design.
Designed For Musical Enjoyment
At the heart of the Osprey earbuds is a hybrid dual-driver configuration consisting of a 10mm dynamic driver paired with a custom-designed balanced armature. This combination was chosen for a controlled bass that sits under a natural and expressive midrange. The balanced armature drivers bring extended highs that create plenty of separation, which results in a more defined stereo soundstage.
With support built-in for high-quality wireless audio codecs — including LDAC — the Osprey earbuds are tuned to serve up detail and resolution with a range of compatible devices like smartphones and digital audio players. According to Noble Audio, the result is a “balanced and captivating sound signature that encourages extended listening, whether commuting, working or relaxing at home.”
True to Noble Audio’s design heritage, the Osprey earbuds have a striking faceplate that’s finished with a marbled aesthetic reflecting Noble Audio’s reputation for craftsmanship and individual styling. It’s a distinctive look that’s synonymous with the brand.
Premium Feel
To store and recharge the earbuds, Noble Audio has designed a compact aluminum charging case that’s engineered for portability and durability. It has a premium feel when in the hand but still feels practical and rugged enough for everyday use.
The earpieces have an ergonomic shape that ensures both a secure and comfortable fit. The result is a high level of passive isolation that helps boost the performance of the hybrid tuning, enabling the earbuds to perform consistently. Multiple ear tip options are also included, which helps ensure an optimal acoustic seal and provides long-term comfort, especially during extended listening sessions or long commutes.
The Osprey earbuds are based around the Airoha 1571 chipset, which supports Bluetooth version 5.4 for stable connectivity and Multipoint function, so two devices can be paired with the earbuds at the same time using TrueWireless Mirroring, allowing seamless switching between devices when moving between music, calls or videos.
Active Noise Cancellation and Hearing Through mode are provided for listening in noisy environments like the daily commute or a flight. Integrated cVc noise-reduction technology enables clearer voice capture for making phone calls or taking part in video meetings, especially under challenging conditions.
The battery life of the Osprey earbuds has been optimized for daily use, with up to seven hours of playback with ANC turned off or five hours with ANC engaged. The 500mAh charging case extends the total listening time, while the earbuds can take a 10-minute fast charge for an extra couple of hours of playback.
Pricing and Availability:
The Noble Audio Osprey wired earbuds will be available to pre-order from nobleaudio.com and selected retailers worldwide from June 4, 2026. The price will be $199 / £199 / €225 and shipping is expected to start by the end of June 2026.
Tech Specs:
- Drivers: Hybrid dual driver 10mm dynamic + custom balanced armature.
- Frequency response: 20Hz – 40kHz.
- Bluetooth: Version 5.4.
- Chipset: Airoha 1571
- Supported codecs: SBC / AAC / LDAC.
- Multipoint connectivity: Yes.
- Active Noise Cancellation + Hearing Through: Yes.
- Microphones: x 2 with cVc noise reduction.
- Battery life: Up to 7 hours playback (ANC off) / 5 hours (ANC on).
- Quick charge: 10-minute = 2 hours playback.
- Charging: USB-C.
- App: Noble Audio with EQ and OTA updates.
