Block 340 vs Block 070: Which Prestige Build Fits You?

Quick answer

Choose Block 340 if you want the more affordable build with the same 6–8 week timeline and accept the same block-failure risk. Choose Block 070 only if its specific pattern appeals to you enough to justify the higher price; otherwise, Block 340 offers the better value.

Price difference and what it does not buy

The catalog prices are USD 2,919.27 for Block 340 and USD 2,839.29 for Block 070, both compared to a USD 3,999.00 reference. That makes Block 340 about USD 80 more expensive than Block 070, not less. If you assumed the higher number meant a premium block, check the current listing: the two blocks are close in price, and the decision should rest on the look you want, not on a large cost gap.

Neither block includes additional options or specifications in the supplied facts. You are choosing a block, not a different build process or timeline. The real trade-off is aesthetic preference versus the risk that the block fails during construction.

The shared risk: blocks can fail

Both Block 340 and Block 070 come with the same warning: some blocks fail during the building process. If that happens, Noble Audio will notify you, and you can choose another block or cancel your order. All other sales are final.

This means neither block is a safer bet in terms of build success. The failure risk is inherent to the material, not to the specific block number. Budget for the possibility of a delay or a change of block, and order only when you are comfortable with that uncertainty.

Color and finish expectations

The catalog notes that colors will be more vibrant with lacquer. That applies to both blocks, so the final appearance depends on the finish you select. If you are comparing photos of raw blocks, remember that the finished build may look richer and more saturated.

Because the exact patterns of Block 340 and Block 070 are shown in the product images, review those images carefully. The blocks are one-of-a-kind, and the pictured block is the one Noble Audio will attempt to use. There is no option to request a different pattern within the same block number.

Key trade-offs between Block 340 and Block 070

• Price: Block 340 costs USD 2,919.27; Block 070 costs USD 2,839.29. The difference is about USD 80, so price alone rarely decides it. If budget is tight, Block 070 is slightly cheaper, but the gap is small.
• Build risk: Both blocks can fail during construction. If yours fails, you will be offered another block or a cancellation; all other sales are final. Do not choose one block over the other expecting a lower failure risk.
• Visual outcome: Lacquer makes both blocks more vibrant. The final look depends on the pictured block and your finish choice, not on the block number. Pick the block whose pattern you prefer in the product images.

Product facts

• Build Your Own Prestige - Block 340: Build time is typically 6–8 weeks, and the block pictured is the one used for the build attempt. Plan for a two-month wait and confirm you like the exact pictured pattern before ordering.

  

• Build Your Own Prestige - Block 070: The block is built with the pictured material, and colors become more vibrant with lacquer. Expect a richer final look than the raw block photo, but the pattern itself will not change.

  

Which block should you choose?

Best for

• Buyers who prefer the pattern of Block 340 and want the slightly higher-priced option
• Shoppers who are comfortable with a 6–8 week build and possible block failure

Not for

• Buyers who need a guaranteed build outcome or a shorter turnaround
• Shoppers who want a block with additional customization options beyond the pictured material