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Final Sonorous X Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ4,050Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Final Sonorous X Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Final Sonorous X
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–ĽWorse than 67% of headphones
4.4

Value for money

Value for money
4.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–ĽWorse than 99%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 52% of models
Score components

52%

7.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.4

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

â–˛Better than 52%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Final Sonorous X

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 52% of models
Score components:

52%

7.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.4

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Final Sonorous X has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
4.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

4.4
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
?
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Final
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
630 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 630 g, heavier than 99.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Final Sonorous X vs the average pair of headphones

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  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 2.89x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (630 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    630 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 45x more expensive
    Final Sonorous X is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (ÂŁ4,050 vs ÂŁ90).
    ÂŁ4,050 vs ÂŁ90
  • 63.5% worse value for money
    Final Sonorous X has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (4.45 vs 7.3).
    4.45 vs 7.27
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 5.87x less popular
    Final Sonorous X is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 45x more expensive
    Final Sonorous X is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (ÂŁ4,050 vs ÂŁ90).
    ÂŁ4,050 vs ÂŁ90
  • 63.5% worse value for money
    Final Sonorous X has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (4.45 vs 7.3).
    4.45 vs 7.27
  • 5.87x less popular
    Final Sonorous X is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2.89x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (630 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    630 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

whathifi.com
04/11/2015
Test room review · Over-ear headphones
Verdict
The Final Sonorous X sounds authoritative with deep bass and refined mids, but lacks drive and dynamic nuance, so it is hard to forgive at this price.
6moons.com
01/05/2015
Hands-on review · Amplifier pairing tests
Verdict
The Final Sonorous X is a punchy, colourful, well-built closed-back that sounds open, but it needs a strong amp and extra bass EQ to reach its best.
positive-feedback.com
10/09/2018
Listening review · High-end system pairing
Verdict
The Final Sonorous X rewards top sources and amps with lifelike, detailed sound, but on weaker gear some recordings lose their life.
hifitest.de
09/04/2016
Hands-on test · Luxury over-ear
Verdict
The Final Sonorous X is a heavy luxury over-ear with calm, dynamic sound that suits seated listening at home and grows on you.
M
musicalhead.de
20/05/2023
Summary of the review
FINAL AUDIO SONOROUS X - Musicalhead
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on-mag.fr
03/02/2016
Hands-on test · Premium over-ear
Verdict
The Final Sonorous X sounds wider and airier than the VIII, with sharper treble, but at over 600 g it is tiring to wear for long.
maison-et-domotique.com
03/12/2015
Personal review · Luxury over-ear
Verdict
The Final Sonorous X is a luxury headphone with precise, balanced sound, but at 630 g it is clearly not built for travel.
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on-mag.fr
Date non spécifiée
Summary of the review
Final Sonorous X Review - ON-mag: Front Page
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Final Sonorous X

  • Superlative build quality with high-end materials like stainless steel and aluminum
  • Exceptionally easy to drive with a low 16-ohm impedance, suitable for portable sources
  • Richly textured midrange and impressive bass authority
  • Wide, immersive soundstage that rivals open-backed designs
  • Excellent clarity and resolution, especially for vocals and acoustic instruments

What customers don't like about Final Sonorous X

  • Very heavy at approximately 630g, leading to neck strain during long sessions
  • Prohibitively high retail price, often exceeding ÂŁ3,500 ($5,000)
  • Lacks some dynamic drive and momentum in fast-paced or hard-charging rhythms
  • Metal finishes are prone to showing skin oils, dirt, and fingerprints
  • Does not include essential accessories like a 6.3mm adapter or balanced cables for its price class

Verdict

The Final Sonorous X is a luxury flagship closed-back headphone featuring a 50mm dynamic driver with a titanium diaphragm integrated into a machined aluminum front plate and a stainless steel housing. Technically, it is remarkably easy to drive with a low 16-ohm impedance and high 105dB sensitivity, though its massive 630g weight makes it one of the heaviest on the market. Main characteristics include a vast sound field, vivid realism, and exceptional clarity across a wide dynamic range, utilizing a proprietary Balancing Air Movement (BAM) mechanism to optimize internal airflow. Its primary pros are the superlative build quality, intense detail retrieval, and a sense of three-dimensional spatial representation that rivals top open-back designs. However, significant cons include its extreme weight which can cause neck fatigue during long sessions, high maintenance due to fingerprint-prone polished surfaces, and a very high premium price tag.

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