TheOverclocker Issue 38 | Page 54

Test Machine Driver frequency response: 20Hz ā€“ 20KHz Impedance: 16 ohm Connector: 3,5mm Cord length: 3.94ā€ Microphone Impedance: 1.6K ohm Microphone sensitivity: -40dB ROCCAT ALUMA in-ear headset RRP: $38.32 | Website: www.roccat.org I 'm always excited to test out a new headset from a gaming peripheral vendor. After all this time, Iā€™m unsure as to why these do not exist from every brand competitor as they allow for many more usage scenarios than traditional cans. With that wide scope of usage however, there is also a downside in that such earphones open themselves up to comparisons from many reputable audio firms which have years if not decades of experience behind them that help with audio quality and signal clarity. With that said, one always appreciates seeing an honest effort from a vendor and if anything, the ALUMA headset is an honest effort at a new market or perhaps a different type of gamer. 54 The OverClocker Issue 38 | 2016 What one instantly notices when examining the ALUMA is that ROCCAT has gone to some length making sure that the headset is presented well. From the outside in, some level of care must have been taken in order to justify the moderate price. After all, $40 may not be much for ear-phones to those used to paying anything from $100 to $500 or more, but for most people who use whatever is bundled with their smart phone or other electronic device, this is a somewhat hefty sum. In what seems to be recognition of that fact, ROCCAT has bundled the ALUMA with plenty of accessories, including six pairs of ear tips. Of