Razer headphones: features, model overview, selection criteria

At first glance, it seems that the distinguishing feature between gaming headphones and a conventional audio headset lies in the design. But this is far from the case. The main difference between these devices is technical specifications. Designed for esports athletes, these headphones are ergonomic. Their design is endowed with high strength and many specific features. There is a wide variety of audio headsets on the market today for gamers, among which the Razer brand is in great demand.

As you know, any team sport requires cohesion. Only thanks to the well-coordinated actions of the players, the team is able to win. And this applies not only to football, hockey or basketball.

It is especially important to show communication skills in eSports. On the one hand, it may seem that the members of the online battle teams are playing for themselves, but in fact they are all united in a voice chat. Players jointly develop strategy, fight and win.

The engineers and technologists of this company are serious about the development of a high-quality headset, thanks to which they provide their consumers professional gaming equipment... Razer's most striking example of high-end gaming headphones Razer Tiamat 7.1. v2. Their distinguishing feature lies not only in comfortable ear cushions and excellent sound, but also exactly a unidirectional microphone.

Despite the diversity of the range of the Razer brand, the Kraken series headphones are still in high demand among gamers and esports athletes. Each individual model has a low weight, miniature speakers that provide sound insulation, and high-quality sound at all frequencies.

Overall, Razer's headphone line differs high build quality, strength and durability... Of course, some models can significantly hit the pocket, but if we weigh the pros and cons, it becomes clear that such a serious investment will pay off in a few months.

Razer's primary reference point is aimed at gamers and professional esports athletes... But this does not mean that they cannot be purchased by people who prefer to enjoy their favorite music in perfect sound.

To date, the Razer brand has produced quite a few high-end gaming headphones, thanks to which he managed to compete with companies for the production of computer peripherals. However, users from the wide range of Razer audio headsets have a few that have proven themselves to be the best.

Wireless headset designed for novice gamers. From the outside, this model very much resembles its fellow Apple Airpods Pro, released a few days earlier.

According to the documents enclosed in the kit, the presented audio headset has impressive functionality. For example, a configurable Bluetooth version 5.0 connection and a 13 mm emitter.It is these indicators that provide the owner of the device with the maximum stability of the connection with the sound source and high-quality reproduction, corresponding to games and streaming video recordings.

Despite these characteristics, users assure that best presented earbuds are suitable for mobile devices... But today, even for smartphones, they develop unique and perfect applications that meet the technical parameters of computer games. Accordingly, it will not be difficult to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the game with the presented headset. And most importantly, during a serious battle, you will not be able to get tangled in the cable, since the device is wireless.

Besides, These headphones allow their owner to enjoy listening to music or watching movies for 3 hours. A special case, which is present in the kit, will allow you to make 4 charges using the USB connector.

This headphone model is the most affordable of the entire Kraken line. Wherein it is not inferior in quality and functionality to more expensive counterparts. Even the packaging of the product is made of high-strength material with a hinged body. Thanks to the transparent backing, the buyer can see the external data of the device. The kit contains an extension cable, an instruction manual, a warranty card and a brand chip - a sticker with a logo.

In terms of appearance, Razer Kraken Essential looks very impressive... The designers approached the development of the design from a creative side, thanks to which the budget of the model was hidden behind the classic black design. The surface of the earbuds is covered with a matte material, no gloss, which is extremely pleasant for professional e-sportsmen.

The headband of the construction is large, covered with eco-leather. On the underside there is a soft padding, which is responsible for comfortable wearing. Cups do not fold like other models. However, professional users note that with less movement of structural elements, its strength and reliability increase.

The hallmark of the Razer Kraken Essential is in the possibility of adjusting the structure to the anatomical features of the head. The unidirectional microphone in this model has a fold-down leg with a voice switch.

The connection cable is fixed to the left ear cup. Its length is 1.3 m.

The perfect solution for music lovers. The connection of this headset takes place through the usual one-sided cable. The wire end is equipped with a gold-plated connector. The very design of the earbuds has a neat and compact design. The weight of the device is 168 grams, which is practically not felt by a person.

The main distinguishing feature of this model is the sound quality. All frequencies of the melody are respected and transmitted to the user as accurately as possible.

The presented model is the standard of excellent sounding and comfortable use. Thanks to the surround sound system, a person will be able to fully immerse themselves in the gameplay or watching their favorite film. This headphone model has a 2.4GHz wireless connection, so the signal from the source arrives immediately.

The battery is capacious, a full charge lasts for 16 hours of non-stop work.The ear cushions are made of a cooling material that reduces heat build-up. Using the ability to adjust the fit, the wearer will be able to merge with the headphones and not notice them on the head.

Unfortunately, not everyone is familiar with the rules for choosing high-quality headphones for a computer, phone and other gadgets. And in order to choose the best audio headset, you need to familiarize yourself with some of the criteria for these devices.

In the documents and on the box, there must be numbers from 20 to 20,000 Hz... This indicator is precisely the very range that the human ear perceives. Pay close attention to this indicator is necessary for those who wish to purchase a device with a focus on bass, for lovers of classical music and vocal performance.

All headphones are divided into low impedance and high impedance products. For example, full-size designs with a reading of up to 100 ohms are considered low impedance. If we talk about the models of inserts, these are products with a resistance of up to 32 ohms. Designs with higher ratings are referred to as high-impedance devices.

Some argue that an additional amplifier is required for a high impedance audio headset. However, this statement is erroneous. To determine the volume of your favorite headphones, you need to pay attention to the voltage level issued by the port of the device.

Quite often, this indicator is considered in relation to power. The increased sensitivity and low impedance in the headphones indicate a high output volume. However, with such indicators, there is a high probability that the user will encounter unnecessary noise.

Today, headphones differ in acoustic parameters, or rather, they come without noise isolation, with partial noise isolation and complete noise isolation.

Models without noise isolation allow their owner to hear what is happening around him. In this case, people standing next to them will only perceive the music played through the headphones. Partially soundproofed models slightly suppress extraneous sounds. Fully noise-insulated design ensures that the user will not hear any extraneous noise while listening to music.

The most important criterion for choosing a quality headphone is the manufacturer. Only specialized brands can offer the best products... For example, for gamers and esports athletes, Razer is the ideal option. For music lovers and fans to enjoy music tracks in high quality sound, Philips or Samsung headphones allow.

For ease of use, modern people prefer to use wireless headphones. They are connected via Bluetooth technology or a radio channel. However, professional esports players opt for wired headphones. And the crux of the matter is not in the cost of the headset, which is much lower for models with cables, but in the quality and speed of sound and voice transmission.

It's easy to connect regular headphones to a computer or phone. Installing and setting up a Razer professional audio headset is another matter. For example, it is proposed to consider the Kraken 7.1 model.

• First of all it is necessary connect the device to the computer.
• For driver installation you need to download the installation file from the manufacturer's official website. The name of the site is present on the packaging of the device and in documents.
• Next, the installation file is launched according to the instructions that pop-up on the monitor screen. Be sure to register with Razer Synapse 2.0. and sign in to your account.
• Wait for the download to finish and software installation.
• At the end of the installation, you must adjust the headphones. To do this, you need to change the standard parameters to the required indicators in each tab of the window that opens.

In the "calibration" tab, you will be able to adjust the surround sound. This process may seem very complicated, as it is carried out in 3 stages, but in fact there will be no problems. The main thing is to read the explanations for each pop-up step.

In the "audio" tab, you need to adjust the headset volume and bass settings, enable normalization and speech quality.

The "Microphone" tab will help you adjust the sound return, namely, adjust the microphone sensitivity, normalize the volume, increase clarity and remove extraneous noise.

The "mixer" tab will allow you to adjust the volume for different programs. In the “Equalizer” tab, filters are configured that set a certain timbre of the sound reproduced through the headset.

The final lighting tab gives headphone wearers an additional option to customize the indicator. In simple terms, the user can set a favorite color for the logo highlight.

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