{"product_id":"plussound-sonora-se-high-end-iems","title":"Plussound SONORA SE - High-End IEMs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time approx. 1 week\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_a8ef2018166b54b9\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSONORA SE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined evolution of the original design: The SONORA SE offers innovations both inside and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for long listening sessions, the new, balanced sound profile delivers a wide soundstage with exceptional resolution and layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts enhanced acoustic refinement is complemented by new housing colors that combine sonic brilliance with visual elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/0304\/3261\/files\/Plussound_Sonora_SE_01.jpg?v=1790318712\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCarefully (re)tuned\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow-frequency range (bass):\u003c\/b\u003e Two dynamic drivers in an isobaric configuration. This placement produces deep yet controlled bass, eliminates phase distortion, and reduces unwanted resonances. The result is full, powerful, distortion-free bass reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMidrange:\u003c\/b\u003e Four balanced-armature drivers deliver the speed, clarity, detail, and resolution needed for impressive spatial layering and immersion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-frequency range:\u003c\/b\u003e Two electrostatic drivers, known for their unparalleled speed and precision, deliver clean, detailed highs - precisely tuned to avoid harshness or sibilance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSix-way crossover:\u003c\/b\u003e A new 6-way crossover supports the optimal interaction of all drivers and blends the frequencies together seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLuxurious craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe housing is made of anodized aluminum. Additional 7-axis CNC milling and engraving processes create an extremely complex in-ear design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurface finishing:\u003c\/b\u003e Each component is finely polished, anodized, and then cryogenically treated. This hardens the surface against scratches and protects the components from damage caused by drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcoustic neutrality:\u003c\/b\u003e The aluminum housing creates an acoustically inert environment that minimizes unwanted vibrations and resonances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e The combination of a deep-black shell (\u003ci\u003eDeep Black\u003c\/i\u003e) and dark-red faceplate (\u003ci\u003eDark Burgundy\u003c\/i\u003e) gives the headphones a mature, luxurious aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInner Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3D-printed acoustic chamber:\u003c\/b\u003e Enables precise control of the acoustics and ensures consistently uniform tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn-house wiring (Copper XS \u0026amp; Silver XS):\u003c\/b\u003e Two specially developed \u003ci\u003eUltra Pure OCC\u003c\/i\u003e stranded conductors serve as the “veins” inside the housing and route the signals precisely to the respective drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e0.78 mm 2-pin connectors:\u003c\/b\u003e Made from tellurium copper with rhodium plating and PEEK insulation. Provides maximum conductivity, excellent channel matching, and a slightly recessed design for long-term stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCable \u0026amp; accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONORA SE comes with the limited \u003cb\u003eSilver Plated Copper XL (SPC XL)\u003c\/b\u003e cable. It consists of two 18AWG UP-OCC conductors with 36 strands, minimizing electrical resistance and increasing efficiency with any source. Damping cores provide excellent ergonomics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/0304\/3261\/files\/Plussound_Sonora_SE_06.jpg?v=1790318737\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSONORA SE in-ear monitors \u0026amp; SPC XL cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather storage case, leather insert + stand, leather pouch, leather IEM pouch, leather cable organizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal eartip card, cleaning tool, cleaning cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLUSSOUND silicone eartips (S, M, L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComply foam eartips (S, M, L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLUSSOUND Hybrid eartips (S, M, L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal warranty card \u0026amp; Digital quick-start guide (2-year warranty)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver count\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 drivers per side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTri-Hybrid (Dynamic, Balanced Armature, Electrostatic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver configuration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2x 10mm Dynamic drivers (sub-bass \u0026amp; bass)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4x Balanced Armature drivers (lower mids, mids, upper mids)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2x Electrostatic drivers (highs \u0026amp; ultra-highs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrossover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6-way network\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eImpedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 ohms @ 1kHz @ 1mW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110 dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 Hz – 40 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHousing material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished, anodized, and cryogenically treated aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnectors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.78 mm 2-pin (tellurium copper, rhodium-plated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded cable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited SPC XL cable with exclusive two-tone Y-splitter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePress quotes \u0026amp; reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The nuanced and authoritative bass is a delight [...] The mids are very rich and sonorous, smooth and full, without the bright elements becoming too intense. The highs are controlled, natural, and airy [...] Purely in terms of sound, it is one of my absolute favorites of 2025.” — \u003cb\u003eLeonarfd, head-fi.org\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The overall sound signature leans toward a reference tuning, but has a pleasant warmth, so it never sounds clinical or dry. Resolution and microdetails are first-rate [...] The bass hits with authority, has texture, and remains controlled [...] I give the PLUSSOUND SONORA SE my clear recommendation.” — \u003cb\u003eNihal, headfonics.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audio Essence","offers":[{"title":"4.4mm balanced","offer_id":56945421222274,"sku":null,"price":2999.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5mm unbalanced","offer_id":56945421255042,"sku":null,"price":2999.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5mm balanced","offer_id":56945421287810,"sku":null,"price":2999.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"USB-C","offer_id":56945421320578,"sku":null,"price":2999.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/0304\/3261\/files\/PlussoundSonoraSE05.jpg?v=1790318970","url":"https:\/\/audioessence.ch\/en\/products\/plussound-sonora-se-high-end-iems","provider":"Audio Essence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}