Razer Kraken Tournament Edition Gaming Headset – Wired Gaming Headset with USB Audio Controller (THX Spatial Audio, Full Audio Controls, Custom-Tuned 50mm Drivers) Black
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Razer Kraken Tournament Edition
Wired Gaming Headset with USB Audio Controller
Equipped with a USB audio controller, the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition gaming headset delivers a high-fidelity experience along with full controls for audio personalization. The built-in Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) delivers crisp, clear details while THX Spatial Audio immerses you in next-gen surround sound—all perfectly paired with large 50 mm drivers. Further fine-tune your audio with adjustments for the enhanced bass, volume and game/chat balance.
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Full Audio Controls For on-the-fly personalizationGet total control with the USB audio controller. Turn on THX Spatial Audio for increased immersion, control both volume and bass levels, and even configure the game/chat balance. All of this at your fingertips—for gaming audio that is always perfectly customized for you. | THX Spatial Audio For next-gen surround soundGo beyond traditional virtual surround sound. THX Spatial Audio* breaks the boundaries of defined 5.1 and 7.1 channel surround to deliver seamless 360° positional audio for a more natural and lifelike experience. It also adds depth to the experience by simulating sound both above and below you for incredible gaming immersion. *Available with Razer Synapse. | Game/Chat Balance For the perfect mix of game and chat volumeNever experience your game audio overpowering team communication again. The Game/Chat Balance option lets you fine-tune the right balance of what you hear. Or simply leave it in the middle for a standard mix. |
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Custom-Tuned 50 mm Drivers For powerful, clear sound with immersive bassEquipped with large custom-tuned 50 mm drivers, the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition provides a wide soundscape, from subtle footsteps sneaking up behind you to climactic explosions that blow you away. This clarity in range and deep, punchy bass is crucial in creating a lifelike immersive experience. | Ergonomic Design For long-lasting comfortThe headband features an incredibly comfortable ultra-soft padding, allowing you to game for hours and forget that it’s even there. | Cross-Platform Compatibility For increased versatilityWith its 3.5 mm audio jack, the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition is cross-platform compatible—works with your PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Switch or even mobile devices. |
| Weight: | 410 g |
| Size: | One size |
| Dimensions: | 17.2 x 19.3 x 9.8 cm; 410 Grams |
| Model: | RZ04-02051000-R3M1 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
| Size: | One size |
Headset itself is fantastic, great sound quality with and without THX turned on. The external card though does have intermittant problems and seems to crash now and again but not too often for it to be overly problematic.
LOVE LOVE LOVE
I decided to treat myself as I have always bought cheap headsets as there isn’t really much catered to female gamers. But then I came across these and fell in love. Especially with the additional cat ears, which was a separate purchase I had to get the console headset so that I can use it on my xbox.
The sound is so nice and clear. Impressed with the bass. My friends are also nice and clear in party chat. They also said I sound a lot clearer as well. The ear bit is nice and big so to me it feels comfy as I don’t like it when it’s touching my ears. It’s also not heavy on my head and overall fits well.
I see the reviews change after a couple of months. So I will update if mine decide to start playing up but at the moment I’m extremely impressed with them and I absolutely love the look of them.
I have been using this headset for 2 months and the 7.1 surround sound has been amazing but the material covering the pillow for the top of the head has been slowly ripping off. The glue isnt good. Overall good headset, i will probably fix this issue easily on my own but its something to watch out for.
I do love these headphones, they are comfortable and easy to wear. The only downside I give it is that after a single drop, the microphone stopped working. Other than that, this is a great product for gamers.
Honestly the most comfortable head set I have ever worn right out of the box. Great sound quality and microphone. Its a shame you can’t use the USB DAC for PS4, although I do use my own USB DAC which gives me much better microphone quality than I would have if it was plugged in with the 3.5mm jack to my Nacon Unlimited Pro, I dont know why that is, but can also get louder sound through the headphone if using the jack. A great pair of headphone though and definitely worth the 53 I got them for, as they was on offer.
I bought these as a present for my son a couple of months ago. As a pair of gaming headphones they sound great.. much better than my gaming headphones. Good volume and separation, not too subtle/audiophile which is great for gaming.
They have a couple of other good gaming features.
1. They can separate the volumes of chat and game on a play station – which means my son has stopped shouting so much in game.
2. They are 5.1 surround enabled on the PlayStation and come with a 7.1 usb soundcard for PC. I’ve always been a bit meh about surround headphone claims, but these seem to work surprisingly well.
If you don’t need the extra features get the cheaper version, but as a package this is well worth the 80ish quid I paid.
Recommended
Great for the price!
Really good quality for the price!
There’s of course better sounding headsets out there, but for this price, there’s only a handful which can compete.
– very soft earcups and head rest. Faux leather material. Will have to see how the fabric holds up long-term.
– very light and comfortable. I’ve worn for about 5hrs nonstop and has never felt heavy or pressure on my ears.
– adjustable length feels very sturdy, made from metal frame so it feels pretty quality.
– mic is very flexible and can be pushed back into the left earcup when you don’t need it
– mic quality is decent, friends have not complained
– sound quality is B+, comparing to higher quality (but also higher price) so it’s actually good for the price
Vol + software grea
Good software and volumne. Gave 4 because mic is loose and not fixed can be annoying.
My son is very happy with these headphones which provide good sound and microphone for gaming. Unfortunately, the braided cable easily twists itself up and after a few weeks of moderate use the cable broke away at the in-line control. This is unfixable. Amazon swiftly replaced them but disappointing if this becomes a regular occurrence.
When I use this on my Playstation it is harder to hear smaller sounds and where opponents are coming from. On pc however it is grea
Excelle
These headphones are really great! They have a sturdy build, a good microphone and are comfortable to wear. I play games like Minecraft a lot, where it is good to be able to hear where sounds are coming from to find things, and they work wonderfully for that. The sound is very nice, they aren’t crazy on the bass, so if you prefer lots of that, I’d probably choose other headphones, but I’m fine with this personally. It’s really nice that the microphone is retractable, because I find microphones annoying to have hanging around when they aren’t being used. They do decrease background noise a tiny, tiny bit, but they’re not supposed to be noise cancelling, so that’s ok. They come with a jack splitter, so you can separate mic and audio if you want, and the lead has a small mute/volume control thing on it. I opted for the Razer Kraken because I didn’t care for RGB as it won’t even be seen while wearing them, and I prefer the black as white could start looking dirty and green just looks quite out of place!
I’m very happy with these. Lightweight, comfortable and sound is very good for gaming.
Build quality:
Good at this price point – there’s not much metal but they seem sturdy enough. Looks are great but I have concern about how long they’ll last as it’s mostly plastic and soft material, so don’t throw them around.
Sound:
No problems here, clear highs and lows with punchy bass. Mic is clean and my teammates can hear me well.
Comfort:
I can wear them for many hours with no discomfort and the cups are very nice and soft, and your ears stay nice and cool. They’re not too loose but could do with being a bit tighter but this is better than too tight!
The only problem I have had with the headset is the THX part I download all the software and set it up correctly. However, it doesn’t seem to work. Apart from that the headset is extremely comfy and the sound is perfect. With a touch of the hand u can change the bass and volume.
I don’t understand why people hate razer.
The headset is great, I’ve had the kraken pro v2 before and it lasted for almost 5 years except it broke but it was my fault because I stepped on the pin. This headset is pretty much the same. It’s got lovely surround sound to immerse you into your game and will help you pin point the location of the sound.
The retractable mic is great when you want to play solo, the cooling pads on the earphones are a nice quality of life touch in the summer to keep your ears cooler. It’s a nice sturdy metal based frame with some sort of leather I think.
It also has a heavy duty reinforced cable to make sure no snaps happen!.
Overall I can’t think of anything bad about it except after a very very long time, about 3-4 years the wire tenses up just a tiny bit for some reason (does not effect audio), and is still rock solid.
I’d give this headset a 4.5 and please don’t listen to people who have had bad experiences remember those are mostly the odd faults and you can always send it back or swap it if that happens.
Sometimes you can find it half price too which is excellent for budget gamers.
I recommend this mic if you have a normal Xbox/ps/mic as this is a great step up for your skills.
As the title mentions the audio wheel(which is on the headset itself, not the cable like others have mentioned) does not work on PS4. Unfortunately every time I need to change the volume I have to pause the game and either change the in game volume or hold in the PS button and change the device volume manually. As you can imagine this doesn’t work well with online games. Other than that the sound quality is great and so is the mic quality, I look forward to trying it on my PC and updating my review if needs be!
It comes with a USB adapter and a sticky pad that lets you put it on your desk but still be able to unplug it easy and take it with you to plug it into your phone or console controller when you don’t have it plugged into your computer. HOWEVER…be careful as the mute button/volume wheel on the cable alone is very delicate and can break entire…this does not stop the headset from working, but it will mean your mute does not work without the adapter…But do not let this stop you from getting the headset, everything else about it is perfect for me, mic quality is great, comfort is 10/10, it is very sturdy and has taken multiple hits and never deformed and the sound quality is perfect.
Pros:
– Excellent sound quality
– Very good Noise cancellation
– Long, sturdy cable
( use a separate mic, so cannot review the in-built one)
Cons:
Build quality is not the best, but decent for the price you pay. I bought mine in December (7 months ago) and it has been great. However, if you aren’t careful, then the plastic at the top of the headset can snap as it isn’t as flexible unlike other headsets. I will be buying the same one as a replacement because I feel that it was my fault that it broke.
I ordered a pair of SteelSeries 9x Wireless headphones. They sat great on the head, a bit bass heavy but that’s okay though. There was just one problem – the microphone sucked and every friend kept telling me. I contacted SS customer service team and proceeded the have one of the worst customer service experiences ever. Many messages later I got a replacement set assuming a manufacturing issue… no, same thing.
The bottom line is, the SteelSeries 9x has not been designed or manufactured to any level of quality. That hurt because they were 160+.
Enter Razer Kraken…
Not wireless – no. A fraction of the cost – yes. Superior in every way – yes.
Razer have produced a way better headphone than I expected for its price point. I’m super pleased I’ve come over to them.
SteelSeries will never see a bean out of me every again.
so i expected it to be louder, ive my volume up to max and it just doesn’t seem to deliver don’t get me wrong you can hear everything that’s going on but for me it should be at least 50% louder, the product is well made and sturdy the noise cancellation is very good i had a huge fan on and couldn’t even notice it while wearing them, i just wish it was loude
I bought these headphones for console but what it doesn’t tell you in the description or on the box is that these headphones don’t utilise 7.1 surround sound through consoles it’s PC only.
But even without 7.1 surround sound for console the sound is great for what it is, still has a great 360 sound quality.
They are very light too and the padding around the ears and top of head are very comfortable for long periods of gaming.
Although these earphones don’t exactly have great airflow if that makes sense because your ears will get hot and sweaty sometimes and does get slightly uncomfortable but I then take breaks.
They completely cover your ears and there’s no sound leakage at all.
The cons that I have is the microphone with mediocre quality and non detachable or to hide away.
For long distances you have an extra cord to extend the length but the cord is also not very durable and seem very easy to damage especially if you have pets that chew.
Either way I recommend these headphones for the price they are near perfect, sound quality is very good too. You will still hear footsteps and the perfect amount of bass too.
For people wearing glasses these are perfect they will not be uncomfortable in anyway.
I’ve enjoyed using these, and found that I can wear them for hours without any comfort issues. Some headsets compress my head, but this one sits on my head very comfortably. I find the sound is good but not *very* good.
Great value for quality
Great product for price and offers better sound quality than other budget headphones, issues are with design itself as after a week my headset been squeaking whenever I moved them but it doesn’t do that anymore I presume as its new, software that gives you extra virtual sound so you can hear more from different directions isn’t that great and didn’t helped at all and I will say you don’t even need it as headset by itself does amazing job and let me hear footsteps in games without the software and I knew where they been located even if they are quite, quality is great but sometimes had cracking noises whenever someone went high pitch but does not anymore as I presume it’s my machine fault not the headset and had troubles with connecting it to my machine as it has dual mic and audio jack cable and my laptop sometimes thought it is just a headphones so it’s not headset fault (headset comes with splitter in the box if needed) so great product and has little problematic things but it is still worth buying if you are fine with little hastle of updating drivers and your pc
Okay, so as far as deliver goes it came very quickly. In terms of actual use however, my thoughts are mixed.
The headphones themselves are very study and comfortable and look amazing with my new white gaming setup. The actual setup however, was very painful. I’ve had my fair share of gaming headphones and they’ve never been this difficult to activate, I don’t know what happed but for some reason my pc wasn’t recognising them, so I couldn’t hear any audio at all and the mic wasn’t working either. Luckily my friends are quite computer savvy and managed to help me after 2 days of inconsistent struggle.
The audio itself is pretty decent especially with the 7.1 surround sound add-on, I would recommend having it on as it does make your gaming experience so much more immersive and worth while.
The cooling pads do work, although they do get warm after so many hours, just like any other gaming headset out there.
The mic, from what my friends have told me is much better and crisper, which is what I was wanting.
I would recommend these, however, do be warned about the ridiculous set up, unless I just got the odd one out, then in that case, they’re pretty much worth the money.
I’m enjoying using these headphones however it wasn’t made clear to me when purchasing that the spatial audio adapter was not compatible with xbox. Regardless, good sound quality and solid build.
Very good build quality and super comfy, even when wearing for long periods of time. Not too heavy either!
Pity that the USB sound mixer thingy isn’t compatible with the Xbox One though.
The volume wheel doesn’t have a huge range of motion so it can be hard to fine tune how loud you want the sound coming through, but sound levels can be easily fine tuned in the Xbox Headphone settings.
Overall a pretty sweet deal when I got it on sale for around 30 quid!
I bought this in November 2020 and held off on a review until I used it a little bitas I read some reviews and wanted to see how the mic went. I work from home and let’s just say the sound is amazing for both being on Teams all day and then using it on my Xbox (with an adapter of course). Everything was working fine until last Thursday, 4 months after I bought these when all of a sudden my colleagues stopped hearing me, I could hear them just fine but my mic stopped working. I tried it later on the Xbox and something, the Xbox wasn’t even picking up sound from my mic. I’m currently in discussions with the warranty team with Razer to see what they can do, they have already said it looks like a faulty device. I really liked these headphones and everyone at work complimented them, and of course I had cat ear on them. Super cute! If you do buy these then sign up for the warranty right away!
The sound quality really is the star its really nice and has bass control which is great for gaming. Build quality is very good and is extremely comfortable to wear. Mic quality is nothing crazy though nothing to complain about. However, it does feel a little flimsy at times, overall very good for the price.
Sick headphones if you can get em cheap
Loads of bass gets a bit flappy if you have it turned up too much
The chat volume mixer is sick until your on a game it dosent work with
The headphones themselves feel quality just the mic feels like I will break in a few months but haven’t had an issue yet, time will tell
As a PS4 user, I’m satisfied with my purchase
Overall I’m very happy with these. I’ve had some turtle beech headsets a few weeks back and the Razers sound isn’t as bass heavy. At first I was a bit disappointed with the sound but after using them for a while they grew on me and I actually prefer the softer bass. They are comfortable to wear and the cooling ear pads felt strange at first, but work well.
Microphone quality is also good and I’ve have some positive comments from others on how clear it is.
They also work well on my laptop for Teams calls. Find them more comfortable to wear for conference calls compared to my on ear headset I used to use for calls.
Solidly built aluminium headset, works well for gaming, comfortable
This is the only headset I’ve had that doesn’t fall to pieces on me due to being made of cheap plastic, the sound quality is totally fine for everyone except audiophiles, and I’ve never had trouble with the mic that couldn’t be immediately remediated via changing sensitivity or replugging the USB.
It’s looks quite bulky but that really isn’t an issue as the headset feels light and the earcups and headband are comfortable, the cable is long and you can get quite a bit of distance from your PC with it, the soundcard has controls for volume, bass etc, and the mute button on the sound card is very obvious as it glows red when its activated – more than can be said for many headphone/mic combo headsets on the market. The volume slider is halfway between the soundcard and the headset and is easy to use when needed.
All around a solid headset, if this one ever did stop working I’d buy another.
I game a lot and a few of my games rely on sound. These work nicely and I’m able to hear footsteps well and place the direction that they’re coming from. The sound quality is really really nice.
They’re very comfortable and I can wear them for hours on end without problems, although not when wearing my glasses. I do have to take my glasses off after a while.
I have run into the issue of volume control though, for some reason, possibly because of the software, the headset will randomly adjust the sound so everything is really quiet. I hate this and have spent ages trying to fix it. The only solution I’ve come across is to only adjust
sound using the controller box on the cable. This isn’t great as I have no idea what percentage my PC volume is at.
Other than that, it works well. It’s durable, the mic quality is quite good and the extra settings on the software are great to use. Have been using mine for about a year or so and they still work well.
These headphones are incredible and amazing value for money. I bought the amazon warehouse ones for under 50 and they came with no defects and everything was in the box. Super comfy and great audio quality and the USB device is amazing. The fade between chats and game works brilliantly. Bass control is amazing and I love the mute button. Nothing not to like and i will be using these for years to come.
I’m happy with the purchase. I’ve been using them a while and they have not disappointed.
The sound is definitely quite bassy in comparison to other headphones I use so keep that in mind if you want highest fidelity of sound it’s probably not it.
They have a lot of options to choose from and adjust the sound to your liking but i have not been playing with settings too much. Apparently whenever my partner is using them they are too quiet so definitely need to be adjusted to each person’s hearing.
They are fairly light on the head and do cancel outside noises well without ANC, but as all over the ear headphones they also make your ears warm after a long use. The earcups are mesh, not faux leather so perhaps they may have better longevity than my Sennheiser PXC550 but I have not had either long enough to tell.
The are huge though, i got some funny comments from people on zoom. I thin they look sleek but if your head is small, they will definitely make your head look wider 😀
That sound quality!
So upon receiving this headset, I was very eager to try them out finally. Firstly comfort, I have worn this for a 12 hour long stream. Not once did I feel uncomfortable, or had to readjust the headset to to it slipping off my head. Secondly sound- now I bought this as the reviews were supposedly great for sound! I can not rate the sound highly enough. Picture the scenario, Apex legend- kings canyon- ranked- so I’m playing with randoms as the boys were busy! There’s 6 full squads surrounded me and my team, grenades exploding everywhere around me, gunshots flying passed, So crisp I actually ducked! Bangalore ults landing so close to my legands feet, I could feel it! Octane jumping right over my head, I felt the soaring wind of him fly by. If you want a gaming headset to fully emerge yourself look no further! This is the headset for you. After all the complete chaos, I clutch up for the boys and that sweet notification pops up on my screen- CHAMPIONS!!
Pretty happy with these, bought as a budget replacement for a Sony PlayStation Wireless Stereo Headset 2.0 which had basically rotted away. Phones are comfortable, sound decent plugged into both PS4 Pro and PS5 controllers. Only thing to note it that there is very little sound isolation, so if you want a headset for a noisy environment, I would look to something with noise cancelling.
It's great but......
So firstly, I am a die hard Razer fan. I have a Razer Naga Trinity and I’m still rocking the Razer Deathstalker. But with all the talk of the Razer Kraken being a good headset standalone, but as soon as you turn to the Kraken Tournament Edition, you get more buttons to press and more features that take time to setup and enable, oh and did someone say Razer Synapse software???? Well lucky Mac users, you’ll never be able to use the Razer TE to its full extent as Razer Synapse is only available on Windows and even better the 7.1 Surround Sound feature only works with Windows 10 so if anyone is still rocking Windows 7 or 8 then you better find a Windows 10 key to use this product. But once you get past this first additional barrier then well you have one of the best gaming headsets out there for a reasonable price. One thing that I would have liked was for my S/N and P/N not to be covered by the stickers on the box as this was annoying cause I spent 30 minutes trying to register the warranty incase this headset was a flop. But after testing this headset out for the past 4/5 hours I’ve experienced better gaming and honestly better communication on discord.
Great quality, very pleased!
My husband bought these as a proper gaming headset and he’s very happy with the quality, sound and comfort. He said he would absolutely recommend them. I also use them to listen to my TV when he is playing games with his pals, and it blocks out noise well and the quality of sound is good! For me however, they do get a bit uncomfortable after a while, but not unbearable. I would still absolutely recommend these.
Fantastic, great for Ps5
Really great! Perfect for PS5 as they replicate 3D audio brilliantly! Not as well defined sound wise compared to Astros, but it would be unreasonable to expect that on a 3.5mm 50 headset.
Works great on PS4 and 5 with zero set up required. Build quality is fantastic, it really puts my old turtle beaches to shame build and sound wise.
The best feature of the headset however is hands down the comfort. I guarantee this will be the most comfortable gaming headset you will ever wear for long long sessions. Seriously it doesn’t make sense how this is the first headset to not cause some sort of discomfort after 6+ hours.
Mic quality is fantastic and could never be called unclear or quiet.
Overall 9/10 – Razer have absolutely nailed it with this
I bought 3 pairs for myself and my two sons purely for gaming and have been very impressed with the sound, especially the spacial effect on the PC. Unfortunately we have broken one of the headphone jacks and I am a little surprised that it broke so easily, hopefully we can get this repaired somewhere.
Really good for the money
I’ll start off by saying I’m not a Razer fan. In fact, I actively avoid their products usually due to previous bad experience with their products.
Coming from a HyperX Cloud 2 headset that I really wasn’t happy with the sound I have to say the Razer Kraken X had me pleasantly surprised. The overall sound profile is much better than the HyperX Cloud 2’s, particularly on the low end and bass but they aren’t overly heavy (aka Beats by Dre).
They are comfortable to wear and the microphone is decent (not as good as the HyperX here though).
I dislike Razers software though so I will not be using their weird unlock code for the 7.1 download. Honestly this seems like a huge gimmick anyway. By comparison, HyperX had a USB DAC to handle the 7.1 and it also works with this headset.
I will say the biggest reason I got this one was because it was white and I just changed my setup to mostly white stuff.
Bought for my son to replace steel series with faulty microphone. Bit heavier and sounds a bit dull to my ears but good value on offer price. Perhaps a tough heavy for longer periods of use
You need to get this Headset!
Honestly, these are one of the best headsets i’ve ever used and here’s why.
Pros –
> Comfy
> Fits Perfectly & can be adjusted.
> Mic is Extendable and can be hidden, very useful especially for people who find it distracting.
> Audio is crispy clear & i can hear footsteps and even breathing in some games!
> The Amplifier has a sticky side when you peel off the sticker for better cable management & easy access.
> Usb & a 3.5mm Jack support for both PC & consoles! and even older generation phones and i’m sure nintendo switch.
You can switch between the two, i use these for professional gaming on the playstation with the usb connection and they work perfectly.
Cons –
> The Amplifier/Control Box Mute button is quite buggy with the PS4/5, when you mute with the box you have to unplug it and plug it back in to unmute. For the conclusion to this is because you’re supposed to use the 3.5 mm jack for consoles but i prefer usb for free movement.
Other than that, the headset is brilliant and worth every penny, if correctly looked after it could last years.
Great for pc but not nest for console gaming
hese are a good headset for what I paid 50 sound is very good on pc lots of bass for music as well as on the phone but some of the questions and answers on here say u can plug the USB sound card in to xbox one leading u believe it will be thx sound on xbox, well u can’t on the xbox one x nothing happens at all so left with just 3.5mm anolog sound and I was disappointed as I did look as the question’s and answers section first, but like I said as a pc headset for the price u won’t find any bette
i’ve only had this headset for a day, i was kind of confused on how to install thx audio but when i got it set up and tested it out in a game it was amaaaazing.
the headset is so comfy too, the only way i can even tell it’s on my head is because of how good the bass is when i’m listening to music lol, it’s great. it makes you feel so immersed whilst in games too, 100% recommend as of now.
eally good, 1 important co
hey are great but whenever i plug in the usb port i hear a static noice, so i cant really use that feature
The headset is excellent on Playstation 4 or phone (via 3.5mm jack) but if you want the full experience I recommend getting it on PC/ Laptop.
There is a code somewhat hidden with the code for an application on your PC. Follow the instructions and download it. This makes the audio sound way better and lets you use the 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
There is also another app which lets you hear the sounds in 360 degrees (works on selected games). It’s called THX Spatial Audio and it costs 10 if you buy this headset. It drastically improves the awareness and lets you hear and feel the game.
The headset has decent bass in my opinion but it doesn’t have a noise cancelling microphone (Doesn’t say anywhere). The mic sound is decent according to my friends.
Good but not great...
I bought these for PC gaming, and they are good, but not outstanding headphones for that.
There’s a few things that stop them getting top marks..
The ear cups do get hot after a couple of hours use.. but they are comfortable and feel like they will last a long time.
The 7.1 Surround (you redeem a code in the box for an app on the razer store that does it digitally), is.. underwhelming.. I’d say.. useless.
The hidden glasses channels are certainly hidden.. I don’t wear glasses but I tried these with some sunglasses just as a test.. and there’s no hidden channel in the foam cups.. you can freely rotate them for one thing so the hidden channel would never line up with he glasses.. but if you just feel round it it simply isn’t there. Its foam all the way round.
One final annoying design feature is the 2 part cable.. firstly… why is it 2 parts? It just adds weight to the cable and an extra failure point. And second the 2×3.5mm jacks that go into the PC, the rubber moulded plugs is too small on the end to make removing them without being tempted to pull on the wire tricky..
Other than those small issues they sound OK, feel well built and light, and for the price you cant complain too much.
Great headphones, very comfortable. There’s just an issue with getting the mic to work on my PS4 Pro. I’ve found a workaround for it, but it’s something I have to repeat every time I turn the console on again. Apart from that, they are almost perfect!
Best headset I've owned
This head set is amazing. The surround sound really immerses your in your game and the sound quality is amazing. Comfort is a huge plus for me too as I wear glasses, but I’ve games for many hours without any discomfort as other headsets in the past have become uncomfortable. So much worth out of this headset for the cost, I highly recommend this headset. Don’t go for your budget low end when you can get this for a bit more. The difference is huge.
I’ve had this headset 2x now, and while I would still buy it again if it breaks, there are problems to it.
Pros:
Great sound quality
Fit on smaller heads (probably not children’s though)
Comfortable for me
Cons:
The first headset mic broke within a year
The second headset mic came dodgy and has never picked my voice up properly. Might be due to it cutting out background noise, and I might be too quiet for it to pick my voice up. (So not good for quiet gamers I guess)
For some people its uncomfortable on the ears to wear for a long time (not for me)
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I have a small head and most headsets fall off me, this one fits me well, which is why I’ll always get this one.
Honestly any You get to get this headset take it because it is one of the most good sounding well manufactured headsets I’ve ever owned my previous headset while good is nothing in comparison to this I’m so glad I made the switch overall it has good bass good clarity and I’m able pinpoint movements and sounds easily i’ve used it on both PC and PlayStation both sound amazing both for gaming and music or any activity and ive been able to hear sounds that I never heard before Truly an amazing headset and I don’t have any criticisms whatsoever if you’re thinking about getting This headset you won’t regret it.
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My son loves i
Bought for my son’s xbox one gaming. He’s broken many headsets in a short time. As they all had “stright” jack plug which goes to xbox controller. This one has got “angled” jack so this issue is solved. Even when he holds his controller on his belly the plug doesn’t twist all the time and then eventually break. They seems solid even they’re all plastic. My son is only nine so doesn’t have to adjust them too much. They’re comfortable and have enough padding as he plays many hours with no complains. Even though there were a bit expensive.
I CANNY HEAR YA LOVE???
Bought these so r kid could play PS4 with the lads and have good sound quality and so he can’t hear me tell him to get off now because it’s been 5 hours. 6 hours later he can’t hear me, so the noise cancellation is a great feature for him. Has a little pull out mic on the side which is really good you can hear clearly what he’s saying but he’ll still shout very loudly while playing games… his friends must not have these great headphones. Worth the price. Very comfortable on ears, especially when using for long periods of time doesn’t cause any discomfo
A cute addition to my headphones, they’re definitely fun!
One thing I don’t like though, is how much they have dug into the headphones and left deep marks meaning I can’t really wear my headphones without them on anymore as they have damaged the band. This is a bit frustrating as the Razer Kraken headphones aren’t cheap.
They’re also a little expensive for what they are, but I really wanted them so that wasn’t much of an issue, and since they’ve dented my headphone band I won’t be taking them off, so I am getting a lot of use out of them! I would recommend them if you’re planning to keep them on your headphones permanently.
Other that a slight problem i had which was resolved quickly by support,
The product is amazing and better than what i expected for the price i paid.
These are honestly the worst headphones in the world for low end (footsteps in call of duty/BF) even with synapse THX 7.1 enabled they’re easily the worst-performing headphones I’ve ever used…. don’t waste your money, get some high-end turtle beach or Astro A40’s/50’s if you can afford them.
They’re alright for listening to music, however, I’ve noticed the left-hand speaker driver is rattling a bit, which isn’t great seeing as I’ve only owned them for about 2 months.
(Review from someone who’s played COD religiously since 2007)
Please don’t be fooled by the good reviews, if you’re serious about gaming DO NOT buy these.
S.
Headset is nice. One of the cons is where the jack is, it has like a 90 degrees bend there before the wire continues. Which I find a bit odd. But it works and is a pretty good headset all around
Noise cancellation: Very good
Sound quality: good but there are better options at this price point
Haven’t used the amp that came with the headphones but I’ve seen mostly positive reviews.
Great piece of ki
The Kraken is a great headset for the price. Probably one of the best low range sets I have owned. It certainly focuses more on the low ranges then the high ranges so for bass lovers thats a plus. The 7.1 software (win10 only) certainly makes a improvement. For me what really made the headset a beast is the razer THX Spatial Audio software. Now this is an extra 10 for the headset but for me it is well worth it. It has an EQ and other adjustments which really pushes the sound quality for what I want which is balanced low ranges with clear and crisp high tones. But the the distancing calibration also pushes the levels of the volume which is a plus for an old dog like me!
With the THX software it’s still a good headset and worth the 46. If you can get a free EQ to balance it out then you will be happy but I highly suggest you pair it with the THX software!
Great but can be greate
I have used some of the worst headsets and some basic headsets, I forked out a bit of money for hyperx and the dog got at the wires which led me to grabbing a cheaper model, I bought these because I lost the last hyper x, I do take care of my equiptment I swear but some are not built well, anyway, kraken!
Immediately I was greeted with the familiar comfort that other above basic heasets provide, lighter than I imagined and out of the box the sound is pretty solid, not movie cinematic booming but clear and a little flat, the free software they provide isn’t spectacular, it makes the bass stronger but not in the way I’d hoped as well as the directional audio, their paid software is much better, it makes bass stand on it’s own and amplifies the other sounds as well, I had a free trial period, all in all it’s a very versatile headset with some gimmicks, sounds pretty good but the only negative was the surround sound being a little lack lustre, I had some expectations going in I guess.
Well built headse
I bought this as a back up for my Turtle Beach wireless headset as I was experiencing issues with voice distortion.
The headset is for my PS4 and I have had many headsets prior to this, usually, my son put them to the test and destroyed them quickly. Including TB x 2, Sony etc.
If it wasn’t the headband, it would be the ear cushions or the charging socket. Also had my puppy chew through a cable whilst I was playing once. So I think I have had enough headsets to realize a good and a bad one.
Anyway, received quickly from Amazon and packaging was good.
Took them out of the box, plugged the headset into the THX USB amplifier, and then into the PS4. Not quite plug and play as mic level was really low for a start. To be honest I am concerned about the level of this as when testing at full mic gain it’s only reaching yellow.So this might be an issue going forward.
In-game volume is good though and quality of sound is pretty much as I had expected for a mid-price headset, not brilliant, but good.
The one thing I am happy with is the build and comfort of the headphones, they’re not too tight but fit well. They seem robust, but light enough for a few hours gaming. My glasses fit well with them and are not pressed into the side of my head.
So all in all, so far so good for these.
Took a little set up, the razor drivers are a little annoying, they require online activation to use the 7.1 features and didn’t work at all without them, even with proper drivers. For some reason the servers were acting up, but once I had messed around with them for a while and reinstalled the program and tweaked some windows settings, they work absolutely perfectly and the quality is pretty good. They can go as low as about 30 hz, which for a 50 headset, I wasn’t actually expecting, so that’s a happy surprise. The sound quality is pretty ace, its not exactly enough to be uncomfortable on max volume, which is good, but I know some people like to have the option to destroy their eardrums. The bass isn’t shaky at all, even at high volumes, to be honest I am actually surprised with how good these are. During gaming, the 7.1 features work perfectly (in fps games) but that’s to be expected as they’re a gaming headset!
The microphone is a little annoying, but it is very adjustable and you can pretty much hide it from your eyesight when you’re watching movies or listening to music and it stays in place (unlike some cheaper ones that revert back to straight).
Microphone quality is pretty amazing to be honest, the volume isn’t the highest, you’d be better off getting a standalone mic if that’s what you’re going for (streaming or whatever) but if you’re playing with your buddies or doing general calls, the quality is amazingly clear and there is no feedback or anything.
I live in quite an urban area and there are constant sirens and cars, shouting and just general noise pollution, but the moment I put these on (even without playing any sound) I was impressed at how well they block sound. They fit very snugly on my ears and I’m told my ears aren’t the smallest. When playing games or listening to music or watching anything, I forget that I live in a busy area, so they’re pretty ace. (Unless you’re listening for the door, then you’re ——-.)
All in all I would recommend these definitely if you’re on a tight-ish budget, or even if you aren’t but just don’t overly care about the BEST of everything.
Most comfortable gaming headphones ive had
I have had trouble over the years finding comfortable gaming headphones, usually after some time I’m accepting an amount of pain to keep playing and I already suffer from a debilitating illness so even the better sets I have found didn’t cut it for me.
These however so far have yet to cause new any grievance due to the headset themselves, that’s quite incredible. Not only are they not uncomfortable, I find them pleasing to wear, my ears feel comfy. More comfortable than without them.
Moving onto the microphone, the next most important thing for new due to using it for most of my communication outside of my close family, it’s replaced my Blue Snowball Ice, it’s just not worth the space on my desk as these work just as well if not better for cutting out noise. Maybe if I was doing a podcast or something, I’d expect more but for chatting and gaming, I love it. I use it for VoiceAttack and it picks up everything clearly despite my thick Scottish accent, that’s impressive.
Sound quality is really good for the price, surround sound is added through Razer’s own app and it works well with most games I’ve been playing.
Looks wise, not something I choose my gaming equip on but I got the white set and it goes well with my white keyboard and white mouse, I can’t complain, it’s a bonus.
The wire is well protected and long, it has nice easy to use controls. All round it’s a great but of equipment for a decent price.
I bought these for my brother. He wanted a cheaper headset so I decided to get him a free upgrade for his birthday (admittedly, a pair I wanted to try).
I think I’ve now created an issue for the rest of my family, as he now can’t hear anyone when they call him. I’ve definitely got him into more trouble than he used to get into.
Can’t complain, although family definitely will!
After a fair bit of research I purchased these (tournament edition) for my PS4. Main reason for the review is to help anyone looking to buy these purely on a surround sound basis – not as a headset. I’ve got to say the 5.1 surround sound is incredible, sound has a lot of depth. Having previously been used to a full 5.1 set up these offer a great alternative. You can use the USB, this isn’t always clear but the ps4 recognises it straight away and it works, alternatively you can plug the 3.5mm jack directly into the controller but I’ve found the usb controller easier to use as it has more control options. Highly recommend
Low value - high teir specs
For the price of 54 which i had paid, You cannot go wrong. Coushining is tip top, noise cancelling in my opinion at a perfect level,
the only way you could hear anything in your house is if someone was to scream for their life and thats all you would need to hear am i right? everything else is blocked out, works really well in game with the thx spacial.. put a new meaning to 7.1 for me. They feel sturdy af, and got a lot of space to play with due to the headset hub, not chance of tight wires etc. Can make the cable/desk management look real nicely… I would definitely recommend
Value for money 11/10
Durability 10/10
Quality 10/10
Loose fit.
Pros.
USB adapter is very useful.
Cooling gell feels nice.
Good sound quality.
Good mic quality.
Comfy.
Mute and volume controls on both the headset wire and the usb adapter.
Cons.
Loose fit.
Had to install some software to get good sound through PC.
Audio Bleed out because’ve the loose fit.
They’re good for me and what I need them for but theyre definitely not for pea heads. Fat head only lol.
These headphones are very comfortable and the sound is good. The microphone is very clear but a bit too quiet.
I just rated the “Noise cancellation” category at 3 because it blocks some “noise” but it can be definitely improvised.
The headphones gave me comfort during long hours of playing games.
I just bought them because of a friend recommendation and I don’t regret it.
The overall rating is 4 stars because the cable gets tangled too often and is quite annoying but it might be only me, I have seen some reviews that they don’t have problems with tangling at all.
I use this purely for gaming and also to record. It is a great headset however my biggest problem is picking up my voice. I have to shout to be heard as the mic doesn’t pick up my voice even though its an inch away from my mouth. However, my brother has the same headset, and his works perfectly fine.
I hadn’t realised the difference between the two headsets until I borrowed my brothers the other day. I wish I picked up on this sooner as I could have sent it back for an exchange. 🙁
Very comfortable to wear during long hours of gaming.
The only negative thing I have to say is that the sound adjustment adapter is for PC use not console, I was disappointed in that.
Other than that I’m happy that I bought them
I’d be surprised if you can find better gaming headsets at this price. I like that they’re just all black and don’t have horrible styling like some do where they are bright blue or green.
They’re not as comfortable as I’d hope but I’ve worn them for three hour sessions without any real issues.
The mic retracting is one of the mean reasons I got this. Excellent feature.
No complaints about my mic quality so I’m sure it’s fine.
Sound quality is good but not great. You can’t beat normal headphones at the same price for sound quality so if you want headphones for gaming but don’t need a mic then just use decent headphones.
Great product for the price range.
Very comfortable headset, even when wearing glasses. I use them on both PC and Xbox. Works great with both. The added USB THX remote really makes the audio pop on PC but the sound is great on xbox too.
I wouldn’t call them noise cancelling but I have had my partner creep up on me a couple times without realizing.
The mic audio level in game is great and clear. But for some reason, when streaming, the audio is super quiet and I could not find a fix for this. From what I found this seems to be a problem with this model of headset from Razer.
The Razer software that comes with it works well, but you will need to use it to get the most out of your headset and it can be a little confusing to navigate, and which programs you need to use when and where.
But overall, super happy with this headset. Will be holding onto them for a while.
These are great headphones and i beleive you get what you pay for, although the sound quality could still be better, hence the 4 stars, they definitely do the job for how much they cost. They aren’t Dolby Atmos out of the box but i reckon THX is still pretty decent. Whats also quite cool is the little controller for the THX activation can be stuck to a surface for convenience. I like that as i hate clipping controllers to me
GOOD PURCHASE
-just received the package
-the packaging was decent but overall meh. sadly the headphones don’t come with a pouch
-microphone and speaker test on laptop
speakers ridiculously decent, not the best but far above average, comparing to the Powerbeats Pro sounds relatively the same, ‘apart from when the beat drops’ as expected. the microphone is not Walmart gaming headphone level but not the best, maybe after fiddling with it my opinion would change. but for now the microphone did not sound as fulfilling as the inbuilt microphone on my Mac.
-had to wait for the console to update so that sucked, literally the worst timing. (really triggering).
-still waiting for the console update
just as stated all you need to do is plug into the controller to be connected to the console (xbox 1x).
the speakers sound incredible for music, and It means a lot coming from someone that plays with a full sound system normally.
noticed the headphones are quite heavy, you can really feel the weight on your neck, but it is manageable. After longer gameplays I would re-review the whole thing.
aiit 100% lets go.
-Console test (overall)
F1 2019
The cars sound flat compare to the sound system, an incredible decrease in sound depth *
lap times are about a second of 🙁 , maybe i’m rusty or maybe the difference in tone. not sure if its the headphones in particular or all headphones. so take with a pinch of salt. actually to change it to something relatively close to the sound system I went to audio settings, then advanced audio settings then changed radio output device to main output device. it sort of tricks the system, sounds way better and vibrant. Yeah, way better although you become more afraid of locking up.
Forza horizon 4 and motorspot 7 (never noticed the game had ads your forced to watch) btw if you want the lego pack contact me.
Sounds decent enough, not outstanding but really good.the cars actually sound better than the surround sound, those crackles and downshifts (especially the holy trinity and their modern counterparts). definitely your moneys worth or this game.
FIFA, GTA, ACECOMBAT, FORTNITE & COD franchises
sounds ok, would go more in-depth after 2 weeks of offline and online play, but right now its just meh.
-Overall review
I got mine, the Razer Kraken for Console for about 52.25 pounds and it was totally worth it
pros cons
Sounds good both with music and games a lot of plastic (I personally don’t mind)
Works on xbox without any setup quite heavy
totally worth the price of purchase design is quite cumbersome (just pointing out, IDM)
Build seems sturdy
would I recommend, 100% on the X or this if price difference is below 10 pounds.
I hope this helps, add me on xbox (traplordafro21), or reply to this review for further questions.
most likely I wasted my time with this, but if there’s anyone that appreciates this you are most definitely welcome.
Would be Re-reviewing after 2-4 weeks of ownership.
Tips to know before you buy
Purchased this headset to use on the PS4.
Was purchased as au upgrade from my turtle beach 600’s. At 1st try they sounded not as rich sound as my old headset but this can ge addressed by using the bass dial on the remote.
The remote (along with the thx) is meant for pc. You can still use the remote but do not press the mute mic button as this will crash the remote. The easy workaround I use is to mute the mic via the switch on the cord.
Although not as rich sound as turtle beach, i found it far easier to hear where opponents were coming from which I’m happy with the trade off.
I much prefer being able to adjust the volume and chat/game balance via the remote. Also the comfort is excellent.
Would recommend as long as you take the above into consideration so you won’t be disappointed.
To start off, let me just say this headset is fantastic. Good bass, good sound quality and very comfortable. The ear cushions stay very cool throughout long periods of use. The headset itself is made out of high quality materials. Having used multiple other brands of headsets such as logitech, corsair and turtle beach, I can easily say the Razer Kraken tournament edition headset is by far the most comfortable and high quality while still being in a similar price range to previous headsets I’ve owned. Very good purchase. Would recommend.
All in all, a very good headset. It feels good quality, looks well made and has very easy to follow instructions. I would advise against getting these if you intend to use them for the xbox though – you can’t use the USB audio box connection at all as the way the xbox uses it’s ports prevents you from running any audio signal through them so you’re stuck with just the 3.5mm jack connection. This would be fine normally but you can’t use all the functions or potential of the headphones without connecting the audio control box. Perfect for Playstation users and PC though!
Obsessed! This is probably the perfect way to sum up this review. I haven’t been big on branded headsets in the past and have never really cared about specifics of headphones. Previously, I owned Turtle Beaches and though I’ve had them for a while, they have began to fall apart. Therefore, I started to search for new ones and seeing as I’m into my gaming more these days, I turned to a brand I’d heard a lot about. Razor! Honestly, they are the best headphones I’ve ever had. They are beyond comfortable, never get an aching head from them. The sound… oh my. I used them first when playing Days Gone and it was unbelievable. I was totally immersed! They are fantastic value for money and really great headphones.
If you’re after good sound quality, noise cancellation and something that’s easy to use and set up, this is your headset. They are very good with sound quality, for the price at least.
If you’re looking for a quick fix for a broken headset, something for your friend, family etc, they’ll love this. Mine still work and I have no issues. Retractable mic, mute button and a wheel for the volume all on the headset.
I use mine on my PC for gaming, music etc and it’s great. You’ll also notice that if you have sound up high and music blaring, it’s great in the respect that nobody else around you would know. Great noise cancellation and retains sounds all for your ears.
If you’re looking for something with real sound power, you’ll need to spend a good 100-250 but this is fantastic and for the price you can’t really complain.
It does the job, perfect for a gift or just a replacement to an older headset.
I was expecting this headset to be good, but not this good:
-very comfortable, the most comfortable headset I’ve ever head. Although they seem big and heavy, they very light and you don’t feel them that much. You can wear them for as long as you want, it doesn’t hurt.
-sound quality is amazing, clear, powerful, even without the synapse driver. However, you really want to install the synapse driver, it improves it 3x.
-man, this gel-infused ear cushions feels awesome.
I don’t write reviews, but now I really have to.
These headphones are excellent for both gaming and even listening to audio on mobile devices. I use them for my PS4 and they give such a great surround feel. I’m hearing and picking up things my friends i’m playing with cannot hear. They are comfortable, fit over my entire ear (not causing any rub, itch or eventual sweat) and are light weight (even for the size – they are big). Excellent product for such a fairly reasonable price!
Great value for money!
Very comfortable, easily wear for hours without any discomfort.
Retractable mic is great, can hide it back in the can if not being used.
The wire is quite long, which is handy as between rounds or short breaks you can walk with your controller and wear the headset.
Sound quality is good for gaming, I play for online fps and you can really get a sense of where the opponent is.
For the price I’d highly recommend this headset.
Banger of a headse
Amazing headset, the volume control is amazing and makes listening to your raid leader yelling at you very easy. Can easily toggle the volume up and down until you’ve got your rage levels and music balance juuuuuuuust right.
Overall I would recommend this headset to anyone who needs and upgrade, also if you suffer from horrific eyesight, like myself, the padding in the headset comes with a small area where your glasses would theoretically sit. This is appreciated and makes the yelling so much sweeter to my ears.
The extra THX (DUUUUUUUUUN) box is a welcome addition to my already overflowing Razer Synapse app.
10/10 would buy for my whole guild
When I first saw these I was not drawn to the look of them. On putting them on I was pleased by the feel. The over ear cups are properly over ear, big enough to sit on my head and not touch my ears at all. To be honest I didn’t realise they were gel cooled either but they are comfortable even for extended periods of use, just as it should be for gaming headsets.
When I listened to a sample gaming soundtrack I was blown away and made it my mission to get a set. I am not disappointed. I don’t game, 😉 but I do listen to music and audio files and use while watching movies.
What impressed me was the dynamic range of sounds. It seems to be easy for makers to add a booming bass range for impressive beats, and this in my experience is at the cost of the upper register. Yes, the bass is impressive, as are the top end bright sounds and middle range. i have yet to find something to disappoint.
The in line volume control is very sensitive. The noise cancelling effects work well. My son has used the mic boom and is happy with that, nice that it tucks away when not in use which is all the time for me. … Neither of us has yet used the remote or programmable features and we have had them a month now. Wow – could these headphones get even better? I also like the cloth covered lead 🙂
I would highly recommend these, can you tell?
First Read: USB to pc is virtual 7.1 but stereo standard unless u install and set programs to surround in Razer Synapse.
For xbox players works jack into the controller but stereo only. USB into xbox does NOT work so dont bother trying then complaining.
Now comfort wise great for extended play but if you wear glasses does become painfull after few hours.
Sound quality is superb went through tons of headsets over the years this one is in my top 3.
Build quality is fairly robust dropped a few times nothing’s broken or scratched.
Mic is honestly one of the best headset mics I have ever used, (not including standalone mics) clarity is superb and omni directional so doesn’t have to be right next to ur face to get an input.
In the Razer Syanpses you can also edit ur EQ for ur ideal perfect sound, and mic setting to boost voice clarity, noise gate to stop picking up unwanted breathing or ambient noise.
Would Recommend
DBShadows
Absolutely loving the headset. Prior to this I had the Logitech G433 which honestly was also brilliant for its sound and especially the mic. The difference between them is the Razer Kraken TE is a lot more comfortable and feels a lot more professional and more designed for gaming. It is bulky and heavy which isn’t a bad thing since it adds to the comfort around your head and ears. Very well padded. The sound quality is also fantastic however it may take a day to get used to as it does not sound like any other gaming headset I’ve used. Love the neat addition of the Game/Chat mixer. Saves a lot of time as I no longer need to go into discord (my primary communication app) and individually adjust people’s volume whenever I change games. Very good at blocking noise around you as well. The mic is fabulous with its neat pull out design. A little quieter than Logitech’s but definitely gets the job done. If you have a habit of keeping one ear open at times you may find it a bit tricky at first as the headset may just slide off due to how big it is. Only downside is how long the cables are….
Overall very satisfied by this upgrade from Logitech. 5/5
It’s a really good gaming headset or just headset in general don’t know how people can give it less than 5 stars. If it breaks or goes faulty just give it back and get a new one. I got this on the Black Friday sales so it was only 50 for me, but it’s brill. I also have the ears attached aha
I am what you would call an audiophile…
I have at my disposal:
Astro a40
Beats studio 3
Vmoda crossfade LP2
sony wh-1000xm3
And many other popular headphones I have used for gaming!
Out of all the above I can honestly say these take the win for both accurate soundstage and comfort when gaming. The software is great, and you can even mount the remote next to your desk for easy access.
You won’t get better performance for this price range, and they look great too!
I got this to replace a Turtle Beach headset that broke (not that impressed with Turtle beach headsets robustness) so decided to get this.
It is well built, sounds fine, Load enough, the controls on the lead are a lot easier to find that those on headsets that put the controls on the ear cups. No need to charge it like some, and it is comfortable to wear. It’s not absolutely amazing, but works well for the price and seems robust.
Only issue is that the lead end that plugs into the controller (if using on console) is a right angled plug. This gets in the way of you use a controller with paddles underneath (like Scuf or Xbox Elite etc) and you can catch it with your fingers when the game gets frantic. My suggestion to Razer is to put a straight connector on the lead as never had this issue with straight connectors.
Super comfortable, great audio quality
I bought a set of these to use with the XBox One X. Audio quality is fantastic, and they are really comfortable to wear for long periods as they go over the ear. They have cutouts in the foam as well so you can comfortably wear glasses with them too. Very neat.
Unfortunately though, they don’t work with the THX spatial audio extension. That’s only for PC, and a shame because I do feel that it does sound a little better than the Atoms plugin you can pay for on Xbox One. Could just be me and a bit of confirmation bias, but either way, these sound fantastic and don’t look goofy like the green gamer-oriented ones do (personal opinion of course!)
Best headphones I have ever bought, serious sound, however its important to note that they are the same headset as the Pro 2 but with a mini soundcard/amp as the headset alone need extra power to drive them properly or they sound soft. Hence if you already have a desktop amp you can settle for the Pro 2… I find my desktop amp actually sounds better than the razer soundcard because i can use my own EQ as well. Owner of Kraken Pro 1, Hyper X stinger, Alpha, Beyerdynamic DT770 pro. had the Senheizer 300. Note: not a FPS gamer* can’t comment on mic and spacial awareness but my DT770 seems to have better spacial awareness and slightly better separation however it lacks the raw power, bass and excitement the Razer gives me. I listen to a lot of EDM when I game and DJ*
In my opinion, they are expensive for what they are which is effectively, some rubber ears that clip onto a headset…
My son wanted these so I took the plunge and got them for him. When they arrived they did feel like a higher quality product and you did feel like you had bought a superior product, apart from the fact that these are the only ones I could actually find for sale!
We bought these for a PS4 gold headset and they fit ok
All over its a really good headset. The Mic quality is good but has no noise cancelation which means that its Will pick up audio from around the room. The audio quality is really good for the headset but the only downside to this head set is that you cant use the spacial audio with xbox or ps4. I have looked online everywhere and you can not use the thx with console it just doesnt register it. But if your a pc gamer i would recommend this headset to you but for console not very much.
This headset is extremely comfortable and the cooling gel is really noticeable. The glasses cutout is not noticeable for normal users but great for glasses users. The sound quality is amazing and the THX surround sound spatial audio is really effective and is very cool! The controller is very helpful when playing a game and you are unable to hear your friends in discord or the voice chat you are using as you can simply turn their voices up with the controller, the bass boost controls are noticeable if needed but on standard settings the bass is great. The razer synapse app is great and everything is very customisable, e.g. (spatial audio for individual apps, full mixer, enhancement for voice clarity and enhancements, EQ for different settings of sounds and a great microphone setting.) The only downside to this headset is the razer synapse app can be fairly persistent when asking you to do a quick update very occasionally, this doesn’t bother me much though and the notifications can be turned off in system settings. I do recommend this headset for a high-quality gaming headset! Very nice
I upgraded to these headphones from some turtle beach X12’s and the sound quality on these is top notch! They feel so comfortable to wear for long periods of time which is a must for any gamer. The audio controller is easy to use and straightforward enough, but the small audio controller that sits where your chest is can be problematic. If you move your head upwards it can catch on your chest and turn the volume up so its best to always have it on full volume and adjust it on the main audio controller that sits on the floor or wherever you put it. Im not entirely sure what THX spatial audio does but it seems to make music have abit more bass and overall makes things sound abit better but someone with more knowledge can give you more insight into if its performaing well or correctly. Overall these are a good pair of headphones for the price and have a great build quality and sound quality so i would recommend them to anyone.
You all know razer offers great quality. And as always, with this headset they did too. Very durable metal frame and the most comfortable cushions I have tried. Very stealthy all black look, it doesnt scream that its razer like their other products. The software is very pretty and intuitive, however the thx spatial audio is a little bit worse than you’d expect. Some other 7.1 surrounds I’ve tried worked better but the comfort is just heaven!
This headset is very nice, however it does lack sound quality when using the sysnapse THX spatial sound, i managed to overcome this by using the dolby atmos for headphones drivers (notes these cost an additional 15) but in my opinion this headet paired with those audio drivers is well worth it.
They are incedibly comfortable, most headphones/headsets i have tried hurt your head after long periods of wearing them and must be broken in slowly, however these are perfectly comfable for hours of gaming right out the box.
Pros:
– Very good sound quality (with dolby atmos drivers)
– Extremely comoftable
– Lots of controls
– High quality and great build (mostly metal)
– Easy setup
Cons:
– Short cable between usb sound card/control hub (bad for cable management)
– Out of the bos drivers (synapse THX spatial sound) is not very good (reccomend using dolby atmos for headphones)
– Microphone is a bit wobbly (however it does retract)
I was so happy and excited when I received these, upon order I was a little worried as to whether they’d fit my Corsair VOID headset, I was willing to take the risk as I couldn’t find any information on the compatibility with other headsets, I’m glad to say they fit perfectly! Very snug, and they’re not going anywhere. The quality is excellent and they’re a very nice, soft rubber like material, no harsh plastic. I don’t feel them at all so they don’t cause any discomfort and over all they look very cute, exactly what I wanted to spice up my headset. 10/10 <3
Re revised review.
Kraken Tournament Edition
Xbox one ps4 wii u and pc tested.
Nice clear speech bothways
Good volumes nice and loud.
No distortion when you crank up your fav shooter and nice quality on adventure games.
The THX dongle for pc (does work on ps4 as a amped headphone) so a little louder than just plugging in the controller, although that’s loud anyway.
Good all rounder tested with dolby atmos and worked a treat on xbox and Netflix atmos supported movies.
Many times in online multiplayer shooters I have spun round and killed players because this headset allowed me to hear them coming. Always a plus.
Comfort.
Light, comfy cool gel earphones, glasses wearers these are excellent to, over head band you forget is there no over sweat issues either.
Durability these will last as long as you look after them, a lot of metals in the build quality, shame the cable isn’t removable incase the wire was ever damaged but not an issue here.
On pc you may find the mic doesn’t work when you plug in your USB THX dongle,
Please install razers synapse software to control the headsets volumes and features and all is perfect.
Hope that’s helps, anyone that reads my reviews know I’m harsh on items and know what I’m on about, I’ve been in the electronics game years and know quality wise what’s good.
These are good. I give overall 8/10 as always room for improvement. A good solid buy.
Overall, very good headset with good sound and a high quality mic. What drags this down is the usb dongle. It says it should work with ps4 but it only works for 10 seconds for not responding. The ‘cooling gel’ last for about 10 mins. It doesn’t get really hot but it can definitely be a discomfort to some. It disappoints me the headset is dragged down by the fact it says it should work on ps4 but it doesn’t. Even when the dongle works for 10 seconds the THX feature doesn’t work and is one of the main reasons why I bought this. If they fix the dongle issue then this would be one of the best headsets