CM Storm Sonuz Review
Closer Look
The profile of the headset is quite odd in that the cushioned headrest is quite small in comparison to the oversized ear cup holders. The headset certainly looks futuristic with its curved lines and sculpted inners. The mainframe is made from plastic which is painted a very attractive gun metal grey. The cushioning is black along with the mic and also the faux speaker holders which have black mesh inserts. This makes for a very attractive looking headset spoilt only when the cups are extended by a maximum 40mm each side. Thankfully the extension is headband is made from metal which flexes quite well yet sturdy enough to grip to your head comfortably.
You can see from the side just how odd looking the headset really is with the cups pointing forward. It's certainly one of those marmite looking products where you will either love them or hate them. Personally, I like the futuristic look although I'm not the type to go around town wearing such large headsets. Either way, wear these in public and you will no doubt draw attention!
A neat feature of the headset is the removable microphone. Not only is it removable though but you can position the microphone to the left or right depending on your preference with a jack positioned on both ear cups. the mic unit is rubber coated and has a flexible mid section which can assist in positioning the mic to the most convenient location. As the base is attached via a 3.5mm jack it can also swivel through 180 degrees so you don't need to remove it when not in use.
The ear cups are removable and can be washed (at low temperature) but in all honesty, these are not the type that require cleaning as sweating is not an issue thanks to the material used. The cups are easily removed and replaced due to the elasticised membrane but care should certainly be taken when doing so as these does appear like they could be easily damaged. Beneath the cups there is a foam insert which would explain why they sometimes appeared muffled (see performance testing section).
The drivers are 53mm in size and have a frequency range of 10-20,000Hz. These drivers are capable of delivering a peak 200mW which should be enough for all but the hard of hearing!
For ease of use, there is an in-line module which has a volume control wheel and a mic mute switch.
Finally, we see that the Sonuz has 3.5mm connectors. There is no 3.5mm-6mm adaptor so if you intend on using these on larger audio equipment then you will need to buy this adapters separately. Both plugs are gold plated for excellent connectivity and durability with each plug (mic and audio) having the corresponding coloured banding on the plug itself (pink and green). It's also worth noting that the cable is braided which should prevent any chaffing/damage of the cable.
Let's plug them in and hear how they perform...
The profile of the headset is quite odd in that the cushioned headrest is quite small in comparison to the oversized ear cup holders. The headset certainly looks futuristic with its curved lines and sculpted inners. The mainframe is made from plastic which is painted a very attractive gun metal grey. The cushioning is black along with the mic and also the faux speaker holders which have black mesh inserts. This makes for a very attractive looking headset spoilt only when the cups are extended by a maximum 40mm each side. Thankfully the extension is headband is made from metal which flexes quite well yet sturdy enough to grip to your head comfortably.
You can see from the side just how odd looking the headset really is with the cups pointing forward. It's certainly one of those marmite looking products where you will either love them or hate them. Personally, I like the futuristic look although I'm not the type to go around town wearing such large headsets. Either way, wear these in public and you will no doubt draw attention!
A neat feature of the headset is the removable microphone. Not only is it removable though but you can position the microphone to the left or right depending on your preference with a jack positioned on both ear cups. the mic unit is rubber coated and has a flexible mid section which can assist in positioning the mic to the most convenient location. As the base is attached via a 3.5mm jack it can also swivel through 180 degrees so you don't need to remove it when not in use.
The ear cups are removable and can be washed (at low temperature) but in all honesty, these are not the type that require cleaning as sweating is not an issue thanks to the material used. The cups are easily removed and replaced due to the elasticised membrane but care should certainly be taken when doing so as these does appear like they could be easily damaged. Beneath the cups there is a foam insert which would explain why they sometimes appeared muffled (see performance testing section).
The drivers are 53mm in size and have a frequency range of 10-20,000Hz. These drivers are capable of delivering a peak 200mW which should be enough for all but the hard of hearing!
For ease of use, there is an in-line module which has a volume control wheel and a mic mute switch.
Finally, we see that the Sonuz has 3.5mm connectors. There is no 3.5mm-6mm adaptor so if you intend on using these on larger audio equipment then you will need to buy this adapters separately. Both plugs are gold plated for excellent connectivity and durability with each plug (mic and audio) having the corresponding coloured banding on the plug itself (pink and green). It's also worth noting that the cable is braided which should prevent any chaffing/damage of the cable.
Let's plug them in and hear how they perform...
