Cooler master masterpulse review in Spanish (full analysis)

The search for good helmets to play with is getting easier and it is partly to blame that companies like Cooler Master are releasing better products. This time we bring you the complete review of the Cooler Master Masterpulse which are a cheap option for 65 euros with a really good build quality.

Before starting, it is good to clarify that you do not get confused with the Cooler Master MasterPulse In-Ear , which is for mobile devices, with some of the same technologies, but with a compact size.

We appreciate the trust in Cooler Master for leaving us the product for analysis:

Cooler Master Masterpulse technical characteristics

Design and unboxing

Cooler Master has decided to bet on a presentation in full color and that has nothing to envy to Premium helmets. On the cover we see a black background and an image of the product.

Once we open the box and remove the plastic blister that protects the headphones. We find a bundle consisting of:

Cooler Master Masterpulse headphones. Quick start guide.

There is no RGB or lighting of any kind on the MasterPulse , although there is always a debate about why many users need LEDs in a headset that they cannot actually see when they are using them.

The metal frame that borders each unit is a dark gray, with some rivets on top.

The side panels feature a dark gray color with the Cooler Master logo. They can be disassembled, and when you do, you find another panel and another brand logo.

Red and black colors are very popular in all game peripherals. The MasterPulse does not offer much more distinctive, except for the two pieces of red cable protruding from the metal band.

Construction and comfort

One of the first things that catch the attention of the Cooler Master MasterPulse when you hold it with your hands is its weight and the materials used.

At a high weight, the Cooler Master MasterPulse is not a lightweight headset, but it is also not one of the heaviest on the market. What is impressive is that most of this weight is related to the metal frame, which provides the headset with excellent resistance.

As well as several other headphones on the market, the CM MasterPulse is a headphone with an “auto-adjustable” regulation of the band, adapting to the user's head for greater comfort.

The great advantages that this type of design has over others, is that in addition to the comfort of not having to adjust the earpiece to fit the head correctly, this type of design does not have so many weak points and therefore there is not as much risk of break with overuse.

Another advantage is that headphones with this type of adjustment do not usually have a lot of clamping (the headphone tightly grips the user's head), making it ideal for those who have a large head or spend playing or listening to music for several hours.

The downsides end up being the fact that the left and right units of the earpiece cannot be rotated, and when you put the earpiece on your neck it ends up being awkward after a while.

The MasterPulse uses high-quality artificial leather in its pads, which provides excellent comfort, although unfortunately they are not removable. The headband is also covered in artificial leather and is very comfortable for continuous use.

An important detail is that, unfortunately, the earpiece does not have a removable cable, something that tends to considerably increase the useful life of the earphones. The MasterPulse is a common analog earphone and the implementation of a detachable cable, in addition to being possible, would be something that would not add much to its cost of production.

At the end of the cable you have a 3.5 mm connector with microphone (P3), compatible with laptops, smartphones, PS4 and Xbox One.

The big problem is that this connector is very long, which prevents its use in mobile use with some smartphones, especially those whose headphone connectors were not well planned.

Beyond some criticism of the construction of the CM MasterPulse, it is more than good in relation to price and quality. It is far superior to many competitors.

The MasterPulse is a circumaural helmet, which means that the edges of the ear cushions are designed to rest around the ears, rather than directly touching them. The MasterPulse 's ear cushions are slightly smaller than those of other circumaural headphones , which may be more comfortable.

Of course, if you have very large ears, this Cooler Master circumaural earpiece may not be the one for you. So keep that in mind when considering your purchase.

The metal band suspension does a good job of making sure that the MasterPulse rests at a reasonable height from your head and doesn't bother using it for several hours.

Finally talk about the anti-tangle cable: It allows you to move freely without the cable getting tangled everywhere.

What is Bass FX technology?

The CM MasterPulse has a detail that separates it from most headphones on the market: its side panels are removable, and by removing these parts, we activate the "Bass FX".

These panels are made of plastic and connect quite firmly to the earpiece using magnets. Also, one of the differentials of the MasterPulse is that Cooler Master offers the file for 3D printing of this piece, being then possible to print others and customize the appearance of the earpiece as you wish.

When the side panels are removed, the sound opens and the quality of the lower frequencies is significantly improved.

Sound quality

The CM MasterPulse is obviously a bass-heavy (bass centered ) uricular, it has a spike in its mid-bass to generate impact and its response is not neutral. This is definitely not a suitable earphone for musical productions and these exaggerated bass should cover the other frequencies, decreasing the presence of mid and high sounds.

Sounds in musical genres such as rock and most of its derivatives are impaired. The voices are not as sharp, the drum sounds, especially cymbals, are more muffled, and even though using a bit of EQ helps, it doesn't compare to the experience of listening to these two genres on top headphones.

First-person games also end up being impaired, where certain high-frequency sounds (for example, remote shots) end up being more timid than they really are, and being crushed by the bass of the earpiece.

Although the CM MasterPulse has a decent soundstage, especially due to the increased airflow with Bass FX ON, the lack of clarity in the treble is present, and using the headset without equalization in Battlefield 4 is unpleasant, because it is just shaking all the time. To solve this, Cooler Master offers the option to disable Bass FX by putting its side panels on.

The problem is that the use of the side panels does not correct the lack of clarity in the treble, and considerably reduces the soundstage of the earpiece, leaving the sound more “dry” and more “closed”.

Genres like trance, house, hip hop, rap, dubstep and others end up having great results on CM MasterPulse, better than many of the professional earphones and headphones in its price range. In addition to their bass being strong, they are not created through a vibration system and their mids and highs are not as mediocre as some competitors.

MasterPulse's target is simply casual audiences, and this is why it has so many bass.

The CM MasterPulse can perform well in terms of audio. Easy to amplify, with strong bass present and a little EQ in the mids and highs for a good result.

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Volume controller

A conveniently located controller lets you change the volume or turn the microphone on / off with little effort.

Analog volume controls on the headphones are a weak point, as heavy use of the control can end up causing problems such as poor contact, volume differences between the left and right channels, or one channel may stop working completely. A tip for those who have a headphone jack with this resource: avoid using these controls and opt for other alternatives.

Microphone

The CM MasterPulse is a headphone that hides your microphone and is located in its left unit. Although doing this gives a more “modern” air to the headset, there are some negative points of this style of microphone.

This type of design allows the use of the microphone with smartphones and tablets in public places in an elegant way, different from what would happen with some other headphones with a sliding microphone.

This feature is great as it makes traveling with the headphones easier without having to worry about the microphone getting stuck with something.

Although the quality of the microphone itself is good, fairly sharp, and without picking up the sounds of speech airflow, there is a good reason why most headphones use microphones close to the user's mouth: external noise. .

The CM MasterPulse easily picks up sounds from keyboards, mice, fans, and other equipment or people who may be making noise around you. And worst of all, it picks up sounds from the game itself or whatever you're listening to, which can be an option that is highly recommended for some situations.

The reason for this is that the leak in the MasterPulse's microphone is internal, precisely because the microphone is inside the earpiece.

We find it strange to find headphones without an external microphone, which is strange for a gamer headphone (they generally offer at least one detachable one). However, the MasterPulse's microphone did a better job of raising the voice, avoiding distortion, and the dreaded heavy breathing effect that most other gaming headphones suffer from.

Final words and conclusion Cooler Master MasterPulse

If we are going to analyze the frequency response of the Cooler Master MasterPulse, we see some improvements that most gourmet users should take into account: the bass is a bit better, although the clarity of the audio is very good. Like the microphone they are very good for use in long games.

For that user who will be using TeamSpeak all the time and who needs the earpiece to reproduce the sounds as faithfully as possible, it will be more than enough.

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Admittedly, this headset is up to the competition. Compared to other headphones in the same price range, it stands out quite a bit. It has a very well made structure and superior sound quality than the competition. The MasterPulse Headset in terms of audio and structure is an improvement over previous Cooler Master headphones. Its price is especially good, since for just 65 euros you have it in online stores. And we see it as one of the best options to accompany the HTC Vive virtual glasses.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ PREMIUM STRUCTURE.	- THE INTERNAL MICROPHONE FOR SOME GAMER HELMETS DOES NOT CONVINCE US.
+ SOUND QUALITY.
+ GREAT QUALITY / PRICE RATIO.
+ ERGONOMICS.
+ COMPATIBILITY.
+ GOOD BASS.