Spart
03-13-2009, 07:54 PM
Razer's Carcharias headset (http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/razer-offers-up-mamba-wireless-gaming-mouse-carcharias-headset/) is yet another audio-related diversion for the input peripheral company, and as with its mighty impressive Mako 2.1 sound system (http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/02/13/razer-mako-exclusive-first-hands-on-and-review/), this here headset was remarkably solid. Originally announced at CES this year, this gaming headset is a multi-functional tool that works first and foremost as a two-way communication device for gamers who love to yap while fragging. Secondly, it can double as a really, really decent set of cans. The flip-down microphone can easily fold up and out of the way, and considering just how light these are, they can be worn for hours on end (trust us, we tried) without any sort of ear pain and unusual pressure on your dome.
The lengthy braided cable was slick, the in-line remote was a thoughtful touch and the headband was amongst the most comfortable we've had the pleasure of coming into contact with at this price point. When speaking with Razer CEO Robert Krakoff, he confessed that these were specifically designed to be worn comfortably for upwards of 10 hours, and we believe it. He also noted that customers were clamoring for deeper bass response in its headphone products, and yet again, it delivered in bringing the low-end to these cans. Not once did we feel the bass was magnified out of proportion, and while it's obviously designed to let gamers feel the "booms," we thoroughly enjoyed how it handled good ole rock 'n roll.
All in all, we're comfortable recommending these to PC gamers who could also use a new pair of headphones for music alone. At $79.99, these are solid enough to last you for quite some time, and the superior comfort level here is really what sets it apart. Razer (http://www.engadget.com/tag/Razer/) may not be the first name that comes to mind when you think audio, but these are definitely worth a listen.
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/24/razer-carcharias-headset-unboxing-and-impressions/
Meh they look okay but for $80 I'd rather have some HD555's.
The lengthy braided cable was slick, the in-line remote was a thoughtful touch and the headband was amongst the most comfortable we've had the pleasure of coming into contact with at this price point. When speaking with Razer CEO Robert Krakoff, he confessed that these were specifically designed to be worn comfortably for upwards of 10 hours, and we believe it. He also noted that customers were clamoring for deeper bass response in its headphone products, and yet again, it delivered in bringing the low-end to these cans. Not once did we feel the bass was magnified out of proportion, and while it's obviously designed to let gamers feel the "booms," we thoroughly enjoyed how it handled good ole rock 'n roll.
All in all, we're comfortable recommending these to PC gamers who could also use a new pair of headphones for music alone. At $79.99, these are solid enough to last you for quite some time, and the superior comfort level here is really what sets it apart. Razer (http://www.engadget.com/tag/Razer/) may not be the first name that comes to mind when you think audio, but these are definitely worth a listen.
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/24/razer-carcharias-headset-unboxing-and-impressions/
Meh they look okay but for $80 I'd rather have some HD555's.