well, i guess we are just gonna have to agree to disagree on this one kahlua, lol. the range on sonic boom is terrible, you are right about that (and i found that out the hard way as well), so there are 2 things about it i don't like then. if timed right, i hit about 90% of the mob with it tho. when i use it, all i see is purple (i think, i'm kinda colorblind) everywhere.

and lots of people share your opinion on suppression too. i won't spec it, but i have seen others use it effectively