I had a ton of people reaching out to see if the new microphone works on the old Blackshark V2 Pro - So here's a video to answer that burning question! I also cover EQ again, as well as pad swap compatibility. I hope this video helps you out! th-cam.com/video/vfiJ78-8nuo/w-d-xo.html
I don't know if this is supposed to happen. But I seem to have a very quiet static "white noise" in my left earcup. I have tried everything but it wont go away. Apparently many others have had the same problem and I am thinking of returning it. Do you know if this is possible to fix?
I didn’t have a lot of trouble with synapse. it crashed once while updating. But then it updated just fine. Got the headset up on synapse and altered the mic and EQ settings just fine too! It worked greatly and I’m happy. For me - I only use sound canceling and sidetone on the mic. Every other mic setting is turned off. I would recommend making sure that noise gate is OFF. Trust me, the sound cancelling is enough! I’m on PS5. My friends say that my son sounds really really far away even when he is talking to me normally in the same room. Other mics would sound like he is on the mic too hahaha. My friends tell me that it is the best most clear mic they have ever heard me use. Happy! Satisfied! Everything! Thanks y’all! I hope this helped you decide!
My question is, can you adjust the microphone settings without using Synapse ? Lol. I have a MAC and Synapse isn’t available on MAC. My Blackshark V2 Pros arrive Wednesday so I’ll be curious to see how it goes.
@@ScubaProDiver you’ll need synapse in order to get the options adjusted and saved onto the onboard memory chip in the headset. I do not know much else to help your question tbh. I use this for PS5 solely. Yes I can Bluetooth to my phone or use it on windows but I don’t do it often. Just ps5. If I were you, I’d borrow a close friend or family members windows and let them know you’ll uninstall the app when finished. Also, I googled about it - looks like synapse 2 can be installed on Mac, but I don’t think this headset with be detected on synapse 2? No idea. Best of luck :) it’s a great headset out the box anyway it has some EQ’s pre installed, and the mic is wonderful!
Sum everything up in 2 words - Good Job. Exactly what I needed to make my informed purchase. You got a sub. Long video but because it was 100% useful info with no filler it seemed 15 mins long. Don’t ever change!
I've had this headset for two months (2023 edition), and I'm not recommending it, I've also had the squeaking noise from the vide, and it turned into the plastic just disintegrating where the yoke meets the headband, that's where the noises came from in the video as well. Not a user error, as I did not threw it around the room, when it was off it sat on a headphone stand and the desk. This seems like a QC issue to me, as the plastic did not broke but disintegrated into small pieces/dust, even the screwthreads broke inside there. Apart from this it sounded great, and mic was good as well, with great battery life, and never had issues with synapse.
regarding the Synapse install issue, try running it either on Safe Mode with networking or run it as administrator. It might be your pc stopping it from fully installing.
Thank for the tips. I did end up getting it working after about 30-45 minutes of work, which was the point I was trying to make on that part. It should be that level of a hassle for it to work quickly.
@@GadgetryTechSo all the EQ customisations you do on Synapse you can Safe on the headset and use on the Ps5? Unlike with Sonar and the Arctis Nova Pro WS?
5:15 I am so happy you are mentioning this. I cannot stress this enough - comfortable headsets for glasses are SO rare. I'm currently wearing Black Shark V2 + usb sound card (wired) and my rabbit chewed the cable, so only one side works, which is why I'm looking for the wireless option. These are SO! INCREDIBLY! COMFORTABLE! Previous headsets had me tearing up because of how bad my frames would hurt my head. I couldn't wear a pair for more than 2h. Including Razer Kraken X. But Black Shark are just...the best. By far the most comfortable headset I have ever purchased. I just wish there was a pink option for these.
Yeah, for this reason only, i have underwent a LASIK procedure x) And then i bought the Blackshark V2 Pro... Well, at least in case of an car accident, i wont get my eyes gouged out. No for real, headsets that don't mangle your mandibular joints/push your spectacles deep inside your skull are so freaking rare. Eating with Corsair Voids on my dome was a nightmare. The Blacksharks just feel like nothing's on your head. And they cling to your head just enough, I could comfortably workout with them at home during covid era. And i heard the 2023 edition is even more streamlined with the earcup filling. I'm drooling for the updated version. If anyone's wondering, after 28 months of daily 4 hour (at least) use, the battery still holds up well. Iam at 18 hour regular volume use time. It sounds puny but still, that's at least 2 days of heavy use. With more volume, this drops drastically. Should not be a problem on the 2023 edition with USB-C charging WHICH IS WAY FASTER. The old version takes about two hours to top up. Well, there goes another paycheck x)
Oh he told you the others adverts? Cool! How about you let him do is channel how he wishes and if you don’t like it you’re welcome to not view them and comment on them. Thanks
@RogueTurtle07 I'm pretty sure all he meant was that this is the first honest and unbiased review on these headphones he has found. He also said nothing about not liking the channel or the video.
@@TheJustPull5641what are you bitching about, he said this is the only legit review for these headphones and you're acting like he insulted the guy. also you're acting like a paid cyber bodyguard, and nobody ever cares what you people think anyhow.
I have the 2020 version, which was great, until Razer decided to f**k with the THX spatial, then refuse to actually fix it. I switched over to Dolby's Headphone X software and it's FAR better in terms of surround/spatial quality. Sure you can't adjust it like Atmos, but it's so crisp that I don't care. We live in new times where "let's break what doesn't need fixing" is actually a business strategy...
Bought these and have an absolutely horrific static noise when no audio is playing. Sad since there seems to be no fix even though there are forum posts going back 3-5 months. Returning these tomorrow and truly dissapointed that this white noise issue keeps persisting. I had the same issue with the Logitech Pro X wireless too... Just sad for a 240€ (local price) headset.
@@smrmeow i didnt return them, the static noise was annoying first but after a while i didnt hear it anymore because i got used to it. And its a common issue with wireless headphones. For me it was 200€ and it was def worth it.
i bought the old version (2020) by accident, i thought it was the 2023 version from amazon. So far, amazing headphones. I got some settings off youtube and honestly was perfect. The mic clearness and sound quality are amazing. Coming for logitech g533 and the upgrade of quality and comfortable fit, is such a huge upgrade. I ended up getting a used but like new quality from amazon for $80 and got lucky it was in amazing condition. Overall lucky and happy with the upgrade, regardless of the accidental older version buy.
Do anyone else notice white noise all the time, when the headset is turnet on? I can't figure out how resolve it. I read something about the audio-knop being the problem, because it only adjusts the windows-sound and not the headset seperatly...
@@Batu-27i use synapse since 2 years. No problems whatsoever. Its probably hardware problems. Just restart the pc, do a clean install or repair the application and everything is solved. i think i only needed to repair the application once like a year ago but all the profiles save so its not bad at all
digital volume knob is a hard no. in my experience, the headset will have CONSTANT static if it has a digital volume knob that controls windows volume and not just more or less to the speaker itself in the headphones.
@@meh_tr0 i wouldve done the same but i need wireless its a necessity. And with that being so i cant do that type of setup sadly. I cant have a cat chewing a 5m long python next to me and also the tangling, switching from simracing to desk setup is too challenging. Ill take the comfortability over sound quality any day especially when theres already really good wireless headsets. If i wouldnt do sim racing on another rig, id buy wired too. Smart choice by you.
I think the thing you mentioned at 8:45 (This Shouldn't Have Happened) has been fixed through firmware updates since this vid released? As for making discord sound good, turning off echo cancellation and noise suppression.
great work on the video! very detail and easy to understand so far for me, it is very detailed explanation especially in that sound quality, it is kind of rare to see the reviewer included the sound graph measurement, well done!
This Headset brought me so much trouble. It worked fine for 2 weeks, until I had added new RAM sticks to my System. After that my Dongle stopped working and I needed 4h to fix it to the point where my Headset was showing in devices again. And then every Video or audio source froze as soon as i had enabled it´s sound. When I muted the audio source it started playing again. Couldn´t find any fix and took about 6 hours of me trying to fix it. Support also had no Idea. Refunded!
Can't believe they removed the 3.5mm jack. Now doesn't work with Xbox at all. I hate when companies have headsets with wired USB charging but don't support wired USB audio. Doesn't make any sense. Also there is no listening benefit to 24 bit depth audio. It doesn't hurt but it doesn't help either. And high sample rates above 48 actually hurt the listening experience. There is no benefit. It is mainly a marketing ploy.
Could you re-review that latest version of Synapse? How does the 2023 version fit over large heads? Comparable to the Audio Technica ATH-M50x(STS-USB) in that respect? I find the Audio Technicas to be the best fitting over larger heads.
I had the first blackshark pros and I loved them so much that I pushed through the nonsense of the Synapse app not working properly until I started having BSODs that were directly caused by Synapse. So, that was the day I stopped using synapse and stopped using any product that requires software to run properly. I realized this halfway through watching this video. I had forgotten about the struggles of Synapse so thank you for being thorough and honest with your reviews and jogging my memory. Razer will die by the hands of Synapse and Central.
Got this and I agree with you mostly , the mic is very good, sidetone is bad although not as bad as yours seemed to be but you can instantly hear that initial buzz from it, vocal clarity is great and so is mic noise cancellation. I had no issues with the software as of yet. The initial sound on it is a little spikey and uncomfortable, I had to tone things down, not as much as you did but close. It feels lighter than I thought it would so thats good. Overall i'm happy with it so far, the main disappointment for me is the slight muddiness that seems to be there most of the time but I havent fully played with the eq so I may get it to a level where its not too bad. When you're listening to music there is some nice airyness and instrument separation but it lacks any clarity and punch otherwise to make it the headphones I'd go to for any music listening session.
i don't have a computer and don't really go for all of this constant updating crap. would these still work fine out of the box with no updates or do they force you to get the update to use them.
@@Jack_80 there’s minor frequency changes you can make to improve the sound but you don’t need to, the standard eq setting sounds really good overall, although it is free and easy to use synapse on a laptop/ pc and can make it sound like a whole new headset quality wise (Just follow a TH-camr doing it on theirs) I use a shitty little laptop and it went from sounding already good to extremely crisp and clear, better than any headset I’ve used, most newer headsets use some kind of eq software anyway but these take it to another level and youl appreciate it if you dive into it. I’m hopeless with computers but found it easy with one of these TH-cam tutorials.
I was very impressed by your comprehensive overview of sound and surround sound. I have been using the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X for 7 years and in CS2 I know absolutely exactly where the sound is coming from. Not only the direction, but also the distance. I need a second headset that will have these features and at the same time be comfortable for my large ears. Could you give me some tips please?
I know this video came out 1 year ago but after looking at prices and considering the condition of my headset. I have he Corsair Virtuoso SE and the leather is pealing really bad and the flakes are going everywhere and the battery is not holding a charge. I wanted to get another Corsair since most of my rig is Corsair but considering the price now it's not worth it compared to Razer. Thank you for making this review.
2023 and Razer simply cannot release a version that works wirelessly on the Xbox? It just boggles my mind that they cannot or choose not to. I know they make the Kaira Pro for Xbox but personally like the Blackshark better. Maybe V3
So this is a stupid question because you probably answered it in your video (great btw). If I setup EQ settings on Synapse, will they be able to be used on the PS5?
I'm so glad I watched your video. Exactly the type of review someone would like to see before making a purchase. I got these delivered yesterday and oh god its so good. I wanted to use these on phone calls as well but unfortunately the synapse app isn't available on android. For my windows laptop this works like a charm, slack calls, zoom calls, Google meet name it...
would u recomend it now i have a logitech g pro headset not wireless and i need a good headset whit good mic and disent audio is the v2 2023 a good option .good video tho
I know this is an older video but if anyone could give me an answer I'd greatly appreciate it. You said that once you save the settings, they save to the headset so you can use it on a console, so I was wondering if that includes the mic monitoring/sidetone as well, or if that was strictly for the EQ settings. Again, any answers are appreciated, thanks.
As someone who is a huge nerd when it comes to video game accessories and spends too much money on these things I can give my two cents on a few of the “top” headsets on the market right now. 1. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless - fantastic headset. Sound quality is great but if you’re a console gamer I actually wouldn’t suggest it. What makes the headset so great is the Sonar software which isn’t available for console. You can use the included DAC to make 1 custom EQ profile and use the built-in EQ profiles and that’s about it. Still a great headset. 2. Turtle Beach Stealth Pro - Pretty much just released at the end of April and this headset is a gaming headset. Especially for console gamers. No need to use the software on PC/MAC since they have the Turtle Beach app and everything you do on the app transfers to the headset for use on console. Create a custom EQ for sound and your Mic and you even have their “Superhuman Hearing” which I say put to “footsteps” mode and lower it to 30-40% for best results. If you want a headset for single player games and FPS and you are a console gamer this is probably the top headset to get on the market but has a steep price tag. 3. Audeze Maxwell - don’t own this headset. Don’t plan on owning it. Not my style of audio but have watched a couple reviews on it and can see that it primarily excels at music/movie listening with gaming second. Software/app not as user friendly as Turtle Beach. Also not readily available to purchase. You can drop $400+ to wait for your headset to drop in June and who wants to wait that long 4. Razer Blackshark V2 Pro - my pair is arriving this Wednesday so I can’t speak on audio quality but Im curious to see how these “pro EQ” profiles sound and if they’re any good. Pretty much purchased it for that and the incredible mic quality. Notable mentions of headsets I own but didn’t talk about - Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX, Sony InZone H9, Astro A30s. All great in their own way but definitely none of them are the top tier in gaming audio if you want FPS but all pretty good for single player games. If you read all this then you made it to the end ✌️
Wireless headsets with good sidetone are impossible to find. Using a Logitech g pro x, it's really uncomfortable and the sidetone is just passably loud. The Arctis Nova 7's might be better
@@feraligatorade99Turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 and gen 2 max have amazing sidetone. They have quite tight fit but I have bent the metal part on both right and left side to make it super comfy.
I watched Techne's review and he said sidetone was a lot more prominent. Sidetone is a must-have for me, with the older Blackshark V2 Pro you could barely tell when it was activated. Techne said it was almost too loud when it's cranked all the way with the 2023 version.
Just bought this, came from Astro a-10 and I’m taking it straight back to Best Buy to go get one of the Astro line, the headsets nice and it feels comfortable on my head but the sounds nowhere near the Astro, I hate this headset hahahaha
I bought the 23 model a few weeks ago, right off the sound quality was awesome. What made me return it was the microphone, it’s a plug in boom type, and within a week, the mic input kept dropping, and the physical connection jack would not seat properly. A crying shame, as everything else build quality wise , sound wise and functionality when it all worked was fabulous.
@@Cagefighter I wasn’t taking it out at all or at anytime I was using it…it was just loose inside it’s fitting and losing its connection , I’m not sure whether it’s a design fault in the jack plug casing stopping it from going in far enough, or the tolerance on the diameter of the metal part’s inside. I replaced it with a wireless Corsair which build quality seems fine so far..
did someone else notice static noise from them. i got them and they make noise like anc is on when nothing is playing. they shouldnt have anc and i dont know how to turn it of or if they are defectiv/bad. my arctis nova pros dont have that, i can turn of anc and there is no sound at all
Try turning your side tone off to see if that helps! If it doesn't go away, then you may have a bad unit. I've had several people reach out to me complaining of a buzzing sound as well. Does it sound like the same buzzing sound I posted in this video during the mic/software portion?
@@GadgetryTech You're either deaf because you wear headphones 24/7 or you're a shill. These piece of shit headphones have constant white noise, especially noticeable during quiet or silent parts in games or whenever there's no audio playing.
I don't like how this headset adjusts the size. It moves too easily and i find myself having to adjust it a lot to get back to the size i like. Other headsets are either better locked to what you set it to, or there's an easy way to tell what you want it to be.
I just bought these headphones. I've been trying to solve a problem for five days. They keep disconnecting by themselves for 2-3 seconds. It's not normal
Just got one of these from Amazon (came in yesterday). Downloaded Synapse and got the latest firmware for the headset (from July). Regarding the usual complaints I see from some commenters every time someone talks about these: No Synapse software crashes at all over several hours of messing around with it, no strange hissing sounds when using PS5, no issues connecting to Bluetooth on an Apple TV unit, on my PC, or my PS5, no issues with latency, no issues with connecting to the dongle from 5 feet away on either my PC (I also sit on the couch when gaming on my PC and use wireless keyboard and MMO mouse from there) or the PS5. They sound GREAT and are as comfortable as everyone says. I might have gotten the Logitech G Pro x2 Lightspeed headset instead, but I didn’t want to spend 50.00 more after already spending 200.00. I got an extended warranty simply because some people always complain about these headphones, but it seems there may have been quality control issues in those cases. I love mine so far, and I’m glad I made the purchase.
I've been wanting to test it but I have so many products on my plate at the moment that I haven't been able to justify buying it yet. One day I'd love to though!
@@GadgetryTech sorry to bother you further but in terms of sound, is the blackshark flat out better for gaming? And for music? (I am indeed a pc gamer)
how well do these headphones block background noise or people chatting in the background? I have the corsair virtuoso and feel they don't do a very good job at isolating the backgroiund sound. can still be heard, pc fans, even a fan low speed set across the room can still be heard.
Decent video anyways, but the warning message to turn volume down after the mic sidetone test showed a fantastic level of care and attention! Thank you.
Just came across your channel. I love the honesty and please never change that aspect about you going forward. Also dont think that making other peoples decision harder is a bad thing. You gave the pros and the cons w/ better knowledge of other things that are out there. If someone is spending money on a product that is made by several companies, all at different prices and qualities, its good have people trully understand what they're buying and if ots what there looking for. You did an amazing job and pointing out the pros and cons of different uses w/ the headset. You have my sub! ❤
For me this headset started making robot noises ever so often after a firmware update. Also comfort wise it's not the greatest. The mic is awesome though.
little bit worried aobut buying any razer headset that uses a usb bought the kraken when it first came out was the best feeling and sounding headset ever but the usb fried itself after 2 weeks and razer and the internet had no spares usbs so it was a heavy paper weight
I've been using synapse ever since 2014 or 2016 and never had issues, the only issues I had were with just early kraken having shitty plastic holding it
Did you notice that the volume and EQ changes when you close Synapse? It’s supposed to retain your custom EQ but if I’m listening to something with Synapse open and then exit it from the system tray I can hear a distinct change in sound quality. Can you replicate this?
I picked up a pair of these the other week and was wondering if you had any advice for the popping noises that you sometimes get or even like a quiet hissing sometimes that comes and goes randomly?
trying these right now, as my Stealth Pros are being RMA'd. and i can confirm they still suck with windows. Synapse beta is not controling them or barely controling them. i hooked them up to my phone BT and they seem fine. they suck with windows.
I have this headset and I think mine is a broken copy since the mic started making static noise almost always, at least when I moved the mic closer or further from my mic. I dont know if this is a big issue since I have not heard anything about that being an issue but if anyone here has the same issue then pls tell me.
The issues with cod are probably related to the in-game settings of call of duty. Go to the mic settings in call of duty and make sure that your mic is maxed out.
It was maxed out at 100, with open mic threshold set to zero. I appreciate the tips though, as you never know! I tried 3 other headsets that same night, and none of them had the same issue as the Blackshark which was really odd.
Just found you recently and had to see your review on this one. Great job on breaking it down like all other videos and glad I did pick this one for my headset at home. I been loving it and the mic quality is the main thing I wanted. Now just gotta see how this mic compares to the new headsets coming out lol. Some can tell microphone is not better but seeing in comment for the astros 5th gen and X. So can't wait to see how those are since I use astros a50s at work. Which I was not as impress with so hoping the 5th gen and X do. Especially at those price ranges
@GadgetryTech So all the EQ customisations you do on Synapse you can Safe on the headset and use on the Ps5? Unlike with Sonar and the Arctis Nova Pro WS?
So I got my 2023 version from Amazon yesterday. But my box came with the Bluetooth, 2.4 and Tom hardware at the top left. Everybody I see has it at the bottom right of the box. Are mine fake?
Great to see a review that includes actual measurements. Can you elaborate a bit on what your measurement methods are (measurement system, audio content, etc)? There are a few different ways to measure headphones and I'd be interested to know your approach. thanks!
I use an IE711 coupler with XLR interface mounted to a full dual plate, dual pinna system. The pinna is modeled after the older Gras ear mold. The whole measuring rig is about a grand. Hope that helps!
Can’t watch this now but I have these waiting in an Amazon locker for pick up.. should I just let them lapse and get sent back? Bought due to the mic quality and dual Bluetooth
I had a ton of people reaching out to see if the new microphone works on the old Blackshark V2 Pro - So here's a video to answer that burning question! I also cover EQ again, as well as pad swap compatibility. I hope this video helps you out! th-cam.com/video/vfiJ78-8nuo/w-d-xo.html
I have a few questions! Could I email you?
I don't know if this is supposed to happen. But I seem to have a very quiet static "white noise" in my left earcup. I have tried everything but it wont go away. Apparently many others have had the same problem and I am thinking of returning it. Do you know if this is possible to fix?
which is better?
razer blackshark v2 pro 2023 or nova 5
help pls
I didn’t have a lot of trouble with synapse. it crashed once while updating. But then it updated just fine. Got the headset up on synapse and altered the mic and EQ settings just fine too! It worked greatly and I’m happy. For me - I only use sound canceling and sidetone on the mic. Every other mic setting is turned off. I would recommend making sure that noise gate is OFF. Trust me, the sound cancelling is enough! I’m on PS5. My friends say that my son sounds really really far away even when he is talking to me normally in the same room. Other mics would sound like he is on the mic too hahaha. My friends tell me that it is the best most clear mic they have ever heard me use. Happy! Satisfied! Everything!
Thanks y’all! I hope this helped you decide!
My question is, can you adjust the microphone settings without using Synapse ? Lol. I have a MAC and Synapse isn’t available on MAC. My Blackshark V2 Pros arrive Wednesday so I’ll be curious to see how it goes.
@@ScubaProDiver you’ll need synapse in order to get the options adjusted and saved onto the onboard memory chip in the headset. I do not know much else to help your question tbh. I use this for PS5 solely. Yes I can Bluetooth to my phone or use it on windows but I don’t do it often. Just ps5. If I were you, I’d borrow a close friend or family members windows and let them know you’ll uninstall the app when finished. Also, I googled about it - looks like synapse 2 can be installed on Mac, but I don’t think this headset with be detected on synapse 2? No idea. Best of luck :) it’s a great headset out the box anyway it has some EQ’s pre installed, and the mic is wonderful!
Wait till you get Windows 11. Not even a whole month, and iam 4 support tickets in :)
Sum everything up in 2 words - Good Job. Exactly what I needed to make my informed purchase. You got a sub. Long video but because it was 100% useful info with no filler it seemed 15 mins long. Don’t ever change!
Was it good? I plan to buy it.
I've had this headset for two months (2023 edition), and I'm not recommending it, I've also had the squeaking noise from the vide, and it turned into the plastic just disintegrating where the yoke meets the headband, that's where the noises came from in the video as well. Not a user error, as I did not threw it around the room, when it was off it sat on a headphone stand and the desk. This seems like a QC issue to me, as the plastic did not broke but disintegrated into small pieces/dust, even the screwthreads broke inside there. Apart from this it sounded great, and mic was good as well, with great battery life, and never had issues with synapse.
regarding the Synapse install issue, try running it either on Safe Mode with networking or run it as administrator. It might be your pc stopping it from fully installing.
Thank for the tips. I did end up getting it working after about 30-45 minutes of work, which was the point I was trying to make on that part. It should be that level of a hassle for it to work quickly.
@@GadgetryTechSo all the EQ customisations you do on Synapse you can Safe on the headset and use on the Ps5? Unlike with Sonar and the Arctis Nova Pro WS?
5:15 I am so happy you are mentioning this. I cannot stress this enough - comfortable headsets for glasses are SO rare. I'm currently wearing Black Shark V2 + usb sound card (wired) and my rabbit chewed the cable, so only one side works, which is why I'm looking for the wireless option. These are SO! INCREDIBLY! COMFORTABLE!
Previous headsets had me tearing up because of how bad my frames would hurt my head. I couldn't wear a pair for more than 2h. Including Razer Kraken X. But Black Shark are just...the best. By far the most comfortable headset I have ever purchased. I just wish there was a pink option for these.
Yeah, for this reason only, i have underwent a LASIK procedure x) And then i bought the Blackshark V2 Pro... Well, at least in case of an car accident, i wont get my eyes gouged out.
No for real, headsets that don't mangle your mandibular joints/push your spectacles deep inside your skull are so freaking rare. Eating with Corsair Voids on my dome was a nightmare. The Blacksharks just feel like nothing's on your head. And they cling to your head just enough, I could comfortably workout with them at home during covid era. And i heard the 2023 edition is even more streamlined with the earcup filling. I'm drooling for the updated version.
If anyone's wondering, after 28 months of daily 4 hour (at least) use, the battery still holds up well. Iam at 18 hour regular volume use time. It sounds puny but still, that's at least 2 days of heavy use. With more volume, this drops drastically. Should not be a problem on the 2023 edition with USB-C charging WHICH IS WAY FASTER. The old version takes about two hours to top up.
Well, there goes another paycheck x)
This is the first actual review of the headphones that isn't a Razer paid advertisement. Thank you for your honest opinions.
Oh he told you the others adverts? Cool! How about you let him do is channel how he wishes and if you don’t like it you’re welcome to not view them and comment on them. Thanks
@RogueTurtle07 I'm pretty sure all he meant was that this is the first honest and unbiased review on these headphones he has found. He also said nothing about not liking the channel or the video.
@@TheJustPull5641what are you bitching about, he said this is the only legit review for these headphones and you're acting like he insulted the guy.
also you're acting like a paid cyber bodyguard, and nobody ever cares what you people think anyhow.
@@TheJustPull5641How could you actually have read that so wrong 😭😭 Pleas reread his comment
How do you know?
I have the 2020 version, which was great, until Razer decided to f**k with the THX spatial, then refuse to actually fix it. I switched over to Dolby's Headphone X software and it's FAR better in terms of surround/spatial quality. Sure you can't adjust it like Atmos, but it's so crisp that I don't care. We live in new times where "let's break what doesn't need fixing" is actually a business strategy...
Bought these and have an absolutely horrific static noise when no audio is playing. Sad since there seems to be no fix even though there are forum posts going back 3-5 months. Returning these tomorrow and truly dissapointed that this white noise issue keeps persisting. I had the same issue with the Logitech Pro X wireless too... Just sad for a 240€ (local price) headset.
same, just got them today, no youtube video ive watched before buying it said anything about it... hope i can still return it and get the money back
same, returned this shitty 250$ headsets
@@smrmeow i didnt return them, the static noise was annoying first but after a while i didnt hear it anymore because i got used to it. And its a common issue with wireless headphones. For me it was 200€ and it was def worth it.
@@vx33 cant get used to it, there is no any noise in 2020 version, it’s completely silent:((
@@smrmeow ok. Maybe the future headsets wont have this issue.
i bought the old version (2020) by accident, i thought it was the 2023 version from amazon. So far, amazing headphones. I got some settings off youtube and honestly was perfect. The mic clearness and sound quality are amazing. Coming for logitech g533 and the upgrade of quality and comfortable fit, is such a huge upgrade. I ended up getting a used but like new quality from amazon for $80 and got lucky it was in amazing condition. Overall lucky and happy with the upgrade, regardless of the accidental older version buy.
Hey man how they holding up? Also, how's listening to music on it?
Do anyone else notice white noise all the time, when the headset is turnet on? I can't figure out how resolve it. I read something about the audio-knop being the problem, because it only adjusts the windows-sound and not the headset seperatly...
I also ran into this issue and couldn't fix it by buying it again
Mute and then unmute the mic and see if that solves it.
@@garethg8226 it doesn’t, unfortunately
Do you have a probem when you turn them on and theres like sound of them working + the quite zzzzzzz on left side?
Just bought these today and figured I’d share that I had 0 issues with synapse let’s hope it stays that way lol
5 days later how is it?
@@Batu-27i use synapse since 2 years. No problems whatsoever. Its probably hardware problems. Just restart the pc, do a clean install or repair the application and everything is solved. i think i only needed to repair the application once like a year ago but all the profiles save so its not bad at all
digital volume knob is a hard no. in my experience, the headset will have CONSTANT static if it has a digital volume knob that controls windows volume and not just more or less to the speaker itself in the headphones.
thats why i like these over corsair etc
@ I ended up buying a pair of beyerdynamic dt770, an audio interface and an XLR mic. Turned out way better than any gaming headset
@@meh_tr0 i wouldve done the same but i need wireless its a necessity. And with that being so i cant do that type of setup sadly. I cant have a cat chewing a 5m long python next to me and also the tangling, switching from simracing to desk setup is too challenging. Ill take the comfortability over sound quality any day especially when theres already really good wireless headsets. If i wouldnt do sim racing on another rig, id buy wired too. Smart choice by you.
Just bought the headset today, and i want to say, it's way better than the previous v2 headset
I think the thing you mentioned at 8:45 (This Shouldn't Have Happened) has been fixed through firmware updates since this vid released?
As for making discord sound good, turning off echo cancellation and noise suppression.
is echo cancellataion really needed to be off for good sound on discord with this headphone?
how is it used for music? is it good? i mean can you enjoy it?
thanks with EQ, tried to listen different tracks same fragments and yours profiles seems more balanced
Every time I see a Razer “review” it feels like an advertisement. THIS is an actual review. Very informative. Thank you!
great work on the video! very detail and easy to understand so far for me, it is very detailed explanation especially in that sound quality, it is kind of rare to see the reviewer included the sound graph measurement, well done!
This Headset brought me so much trouble.
It worked fine for 2 weeks, until I had added new RAM sticks to my System. After that my Dongle stopped working and I needed 4h to fix it to the point where my Headset was showing in devices again. And then every Video or audio source froze as soon as i had enabled it´s sound. When I muted the audio source it started playing again. Couldn´t find any fix and took about 6 hours of me trying to fix it. Support also had no Idea.
Refunded!
Can't believe they removed the 3.5mm jack. Now doesn't work with Xbox at all. I hate when companies have headsets with wired USB charging but don't support wired USB audio. Doesn't make any sense.
Also there is no listening benefit to 24 bit depth audio. It doesn't hurt but it doesn't help either. And high sample rates above 48 actually hurt the listening experience. There is no benefit. It is mainly a marketing ploy.
You helped a lot man thank you so much I almost sent these back but with the settings you gave us this mic is incredible
Just got this headset and I love it. I'm using your EQ settings and it's amazing.
They fix the mic problem ? And other problem?
@@epernado someone said in comments that "in discord when you turn off echo cancellation and noise cancellation from settings, mic works well"
Could you re-review that latest version of Synapse? How does the 2023 version fit over large heads? Comparable to the Audio Technica ATH-M50x(STS-USB) in that respect? I find the Audio Technicas to be the best fitting over larger heads.
What an excellent and detailed video! Love it when the algorithm actually recommends some quality channels on my home page! Subscribed ♥
Thanks so much! Praise the algorithm under loads!
I had the first blackshark pros and I loved them so much that I pushed through the nonsense of the Synapse app not working properly until I started having BSODs that were directly caused by Synapse. So, that was the day I stopped using synapse and stopped using any product that requires software to run properly. I realized this halfway through watching this video. I had forgotten about the struggles of Synapse so thank you for being thorough and honest with your reviews and jogging my memory. Razer will die by the hands of Synapse and Central.
I love how detailed your reviews.
Thank you
how does the blackshark compare to the Audeze Maxwell in terms of FPS gaming performance?
There is definitly a noise reduction enabled somewhere in the mic. You can clearly hear those artifacts!
This headset has a constant STATIC BRACKGROUND NOISE when turned on!!!
Watch out guys, no youtube video covered this issue
Do you have a probem when you turn them on and theres like sound of them working + the quite zzzzzzz on left side?
Got this and I agree with you mostly , the mic is very good, sidetone is bad although not as bad as yours seemed to be but you can instantly hear that initial buzz from it, vocal clarity is great and so is mic noise cancellation. I had no issues with the software as of yet. The initial sound on it is a little spikey and uncomfortable, I had to tone things down, not as much as you did but close. It feels lighter than I thought it would so thats good. Overall i'm happy with it so far, the main disappointment for me is the slight muddiness that seems to be there most of the time but I havent fully played with the eq so I may get it to a level where its not too bad. When you're listening to music there is some nice airyness and instrument separation but it lacks any clarity and punch otherwise to make it the headphones I'd go to for any music listening session.
Great feedback! Yeah I think dropping the 250hz a bit and then 125hz a bit less helps clean up the bass
i don't have a computer and don't really go for all of this constant updating crap. would these still work fine out of the box with no updates or do they force you to get the update to use them.
@@Jack_80 there’s minor frequency changes you can make to improve the sound but you don’t need to, the standard eq setting sounds really good overall,
although it is free and easy to use synapse on a laptop/ pc and can make it sound like a whole new headset quality wise
(Just follow a TH-camr doing it on theirs) I use a shitty little laptop and it went from sounding already good to extremely crisp and clear, better than any headset I’ve used, most newer headsets use some kind of eq software anyway but these take it to another level and youl appreciate it if you dive into it. I’m hopeless with computers but found it easy with one of these TH-cam tutorials.
@@dunno6442just wondering can you change the eq on phone with the razer audio app?
@timothyonipad nope. If you want that go for the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro
I was very impressed by your comprehensive overview of sound and surround sound. I have been using the Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X for 7 years and in CS2 I know absolutely exactly where the sound is coming from. Not only the direction, but also the distance. I need a second headset that will have these features and at the same time be comfortable for my large ears. Could you give me some tips please?
Out of all the video's I've watched your Custom Equilizer and Mic settings are the best 10/10!
I know this video came out 1 year ago but after looking at prices and considering the condition of my headset. I have he Corsair Virtuoso SE and the leather is pealing really bad and the flakes are going everywhere and the battery is not holding a charge. I wanted to get another Corsair since most of my rig is Corsair but considering the price now it's not worth it compared to Razer.
Thank you for making this review.
2023 and Razer simply cannot release a version that works wirelessly on the Xbox? It just boggles my mind that they cannot or choose not to. I know they make the Kaira Pro for Xbox but personally like the Blackshark better. Maybe V3
So this is a stupid question because you probably answered it in your video (great btw). If I setup EQ settings on Synapse, will they be able to be used on the PS5?
I tried saving it so many times, it doesn’t work
I'm so glad I watched your video. Exactly the type of review someone would like to see before making a purchase. I got these delivered yesterday and oh god its so good. I wanted to use these on phone calls as well but unfortunately the synapse app isn't available on android. For my windows laptop this works like a charm, slack calls, zoom calls, Google meet name it...
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Can I buy its microphone and put it on my logitech g pro x 2 headset?
would u recomend it now i have a logitech g pro headset not wireless and i need a good headset whit good mic and disent audio is the v2 2023 a good option .good video tho
I know this is an older video but if anyone could give me an answer I'd greatly appreciate it. You said that once you save the settings, they save to the headset so you can use it on a console, so I was wondering if that includes the mic monitoring/sidetone as well, or if that was strictly for the EQ settings. Again, any answers are appreciated, thanks.
As someone who is a huge nerd when it comes to video game accessories and spends too much money on these things I can give my two cents on a few of the “top” headsets on the market right now.
1. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless - fantastic headset. Sound quality is great but if you’re a console gamer I actually wouldn’t suggest it. What makes the headset so great is the Sonar software which isn’t available for console. You can use the included DAC to make 1 custom EQ profile and use the built-in EQ profiles and that’s about it. Still a great headset.
2. Turtle Beach Stealth Pro - Pretty much just released at the end of April and this headset is a gaming headset. Especially for console gamers. No need to use the software on PC/MAC since they have the Turtle Beach app and everything you do on the app transfers to the headset for use on console. Create a custom EQ for sound and your Mic and you even have their “Superhuman Hearing” which I say put to “footsteps” mode and lower it to 30-40% for best results. If you want a headset for single player games and FPS and you are a console gamer this is probably the top headset to get on the market but has a steep price tag.
3. Audeze Maxwell - don’t own this headset. Don’t plan on owning it. Not my style of audio but have watched a couple reviews on it and can see that it primarily excels at music/movie listening with gaming second. Software/app not as user friendly as Turtle Beach. Also not readily available to purchase. You can drop $400+ to wait for your headset to drop in June and who wants to wait that long
4. Razer Blackshark V2 Pro - my pair is arriving this Wednesday so I can’t speak on audio quality but Im curious to see how these “pro EQ” profiles sound and if they’re any good. Pretty much purchased it for that and the incredible mic quality.
Notable mentions of headsets I own but didn’t talk about - Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX, Sony InZone H9, Astro A30s. All great in their own way but definitely none of them are the top tier in gaming audio if you want FPS but all pretty good for single player games.
If you read all this then you made it to the end ✌️
How is the blackshark v2 pros?
Can u do an update on Razer blackshark v2 Pro
Did you like the V2 pros? And have you got the 2023 version?
Update on the new blackshark?
@scubaprodiver
does this newer version have sidetone that works well? original one have sidetone feature but it practically was none existing.
Indeed. Need this answer
Just watched. Unfortunately it seems that at higher sidetone levels it is unusable. Shame. Would have been great headset otherwide.
Wireless headsets with good sidetone are impossible to find. Using a Logitech g pro x, it's really uncomfortable and the sidetone is just passably loud. The Arctis Nova 7's might be better
@@feraligatorade99Turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 and gen 2 max have amazing sidetone. They have quite tight fit but I have bent the metal part on both right and left side to make it super comfy.
I watched Techne's review and he said sidetone was a lot more prominent. Sidetone is a must-have for me, with the older Blackshark V2 Pro you could barely tell when it was activated. Techne said it was almost too loud when it's cranked all the way with the 2023 version.
Just bought this, came from Astro a-10 and I’m taking it straight back to Best Buy to go get one of the Astro line, the headsets nice and it feels comfortable on my head but the sounds nowhere near the Astro, I hate this headset hahahaha
I bought the 23 model a few weeks ago, right off the sound quality was awesome. What made me return it was the microphone, it’s a plug in boom type, and within a week, the mic input kept dropping, and the physical connection jack would not seat properly. A crying shame, as everything else build quality wise , sound wise and functionality when it all worked was fabulous.
Why keep taking it out though
@@Cagefighter I wasn’t taking it out at all or at anytime I was using it…it was just loose inside it’s fitting and losing its connection , I’m not sure whether it’s a design fault in the jack plug casing stopping it from going in far enough, or the tolerance on the diameter of the metal part’s inside. I replaced it with a wireless Corsair which build quality seems fine so far..
Which one is the best? This one or g pro x 2?
im really a fan of side tone im like a deafman talking without it any headset that does it the best you know of?
did someone else notice static noise from them. i got them and they make noise like anc is on when nothing is playing. they shouldnt have anc and i dont know how to turn it of or if they are defectiv/bad. my arctis nova pros dont have that, i can turn of anc and there is no sound at all
Try turning your side tone off to see if that helps! If it doesn't go away, then you may have a bad unit. I've had several people reach out to me complaining of a buzzing sound as well. Does it sound like the same buzzing sound I posted in this video during the mic/software portion?
@@GadgetryTech side tone is off, on all 3 pairs i had so far. all the same issue. sounds like whitenoise
@@GadgetryTech You're either deaf because you wear headphones 24/7 or you're a shill. These piece of shit headphones have constant white noise, especially noticeable during quiet or silent parts in games or whenever there's no audio playing.
between this and Beyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO, which do you think is better?
I don't like how this headset adjusts the size. It moves too easily and i find myself having to adjust it a lot to get back to the size i like. Other headsets are either better locked to what you set it to, or there's an easy way to tell what you want it to be.
I just bought these headphones. I've been trying to solve a problem for five days. They keep disconnecting by themselves for 2-3 seconds. It's not normal
Just got one of these from Amazon (came in yesterday). Downloaded Synapse and got the latest firmware for the headset (from July). Regarding the usual complaints I see from some commenters every time someone talks about these: No Synapse software crashes at all over several hours of messing around with it, no strange hissing sounds when using PS5, no issues connecting to Bluetooth on an Apple TV unit, on my PC, or my PS5, no issues with latency, no issues with connecting to the dongle from 5 feet away on either my PC (I also sit on the couch when gaming on my PC and use wireless keyboard and MMO mouse from there) or the PS5. They sound GREAT and are as comfortable as everyone says.
I might have gotten the Logitech G Pro x2 Lightspeed headset instead, but I didn’t want to spend 50.00 more after already spending 200.00. I got an extended warranty simply because some people always complain about these headphones, but it seems there may have been quality control issues in those cases. I love mine so far, and I’m glad I made the purchase.
Just ordered mine, are they still good?
any updates on yours? thinking of getting them now haha@@rockjawzz5177
@@rockjawzz5177
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I have the older model I cannot get it too work wireless at all on my pc
I will take this mic over Nova 7 mic that sounds like its an $5 office mic.
May I suggest a headset to test? I would love to hear your take about the RØDE NTH-100M.
I've been wanting to test it but I have so many products on my plate at the moment that I haven't been able to justify buying it yet. One day I'd love to though!
Would you recommend this over the razer Barracuda (not x) ?
Absolutely. I would pick the Barracuda if your primary use is via mobile phone or a tablet. For console and PC, I'd go Blackshark.
@@GadgetryTech sorry to bother you further but in terms of sound, is the blackshark flat out better for gaming? And for music? (I am indeed a pc gamer)
So what do you think is better to use the new blackshark v2 or the Rocca syn pro wireless headset.
Where is mixer tab? How to enable thx spatial audio now?
You can use Dolby Atmos on this ?
You can use Atmos on any headset.
Are there any alternative with similar "square" cushions ? It's the only headset that doesn't give me earache
If u listen closely to the mic test on a louder volume u can hear static and I have that problem on ps I can’t seem to fix it, has any1 found a fix?
Between this and the Nova 7, what is better for music? I manly listen to heavy metal.
i cant change eq settings becuse i cant even update synapse 3 for this headset
Hs80 not in a list, sad I would definitely compare it to blackshark
Is there a difference in mic quality with the none Bluetooth model that's wireless via USB?
how well do these headphones block background noise or people chatting in the background? I have the corsair virtuoso and feel they don't do a very good job at isolating the backgroiund sound. can still be heard, pc fans, even a fan low speed set across the room can still be heard.
Is there any other headphones that sound as good as these but have less software issues?
Decent video anyways, but the warning message to turn volume down after the mic sidetone test showed a fantastic level of care and attention! Thank you.
Did the range of Bluetooth change doesn’t anybody know? The old Razer headset range was bad.
ooh, I've been waiting for this review...
Also which mic do you use for your youtube videos?
Im considering just using a shotgun mic and some ear buds for my conference calls.
Just came across your channel. I love the honesty and please never change that aspect about you going forward. Also dont think that making other peoples decision harder is a bad thing. You gave the pros and the cons w/ better knowledge of other things that are out there. If someone is spending money on a product that is made by several companies, all at different prices and qualities, its good have people trully understand what they're buying and if ots what there looking for. You did an amazing job and pointing out the pros and cons of different uses w/ the headset. You have my sub! ❤
stopped reading when you wrote you're instead of your
For me this headset started making robot noises ever so often after a firmware update. Also comfort wise it's not the greatest. The mic is awesome though.
little bit worried aobut buying any razer headset that uses a usb bought the kraken when it first came out was the best feeling and sounding headset ever but the usb fried itself after 2 weeks and razer and the internet had no spares usbs so it was a heavy paper weight
Turtle beach stealth pros, these, astro a50 or nova pro wireless...
Currently got astro a50 but may change.
Have they solved the problem of hinges that break after just a few days of use?
I've been using synapse ever since 2014 or 2016 and never had issues, the only issues I had were with just early kraken having shitty plastic holding it
Its has pressure when I wear it how can I cancel this pressure even if the noise cancellation were off it has the same pressure
Is it only compatible with PS5? Or both PS5 and PS4 since I play on ps4.
There are no replacement parts for this dang thing what the heck I want some thicker ear cushions
Is the hinge part still broken or did they fix it?
Man your EQs are really good
Did you notice that the volume and EQ changes when you close Synapse? It’s supposed to retain your custom EQ but if I’m listening to something with Synapse open and then exit it from the system tray I can hear a distinct change in sound quality. Can you replicate this?
I picked up a pair of these the other week and was wondering if you had any advice for the popping noises that you sometimes get or even like a quiet hissing sometimes that comes and goes randomly?
where is the build quality? i have seen so many reiveiws saying it breaks within a year
trying these right now, as my Stealth Pros are being RMA'd. and i can confirm they still suck with windows. Synapse beta is not controling them or barely controling them. i hooked them up to my phone BT and they seem fine. they suck with windows.
I have this headset and I think mine is a broken copy since the mic started making static noise almost always, at least when I moved the mic closer or further from my mic. I dont know if this is a big issue since I have not heard anything about that being an issue but if anyone here has the same issue then pls tell me.
The issues with cod are probably related to the in-game settings of call of duty. Go to the mic settings in call of duty and make sure that your mic is maxed out.
It was maxed out at 100, with open mic threshold set to zero. I appreciate the tips though, as you never know! I tried 3 other headsets that same night, and none of them had the same issue as the Blackshark which was really odd.
Is broadcast EQ the best for call of duty
I am thinking of buying this headset or the Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS XT trying to find out witch one has the best mic
Hi!
Same dilemma, what did you end up with?
What do you think about these compared to Astro a50s
Can I use thx on ps5?
Just found you recently and had to see your review on this one. Great job on breaking it down like all other videos and glad I did pick this one for my headset at home. I been loving it and the mic quality is the main thing I wanted. Now just gotta see how this mic compares to the new headsets coming out lol. Some can tell microphone is not better but seeing in comment for the astros 5th gen and X. So can't wait to see how those are since I use astros a50s at work. Which I was not as impress with so hoping the 5th gen and X do. Especially at those price ranges
I cant get my blackshark v2 pro to show up on synapse
@GadgetryTech So all the EQ customisations you do on Synapse you can Safe on the headset and use on the Ps5? Unlike with Sonar and the Arctis Nova Pro WS?
So I got my 2023 version from Amazon yesterday. But my box came with the Bluetooth, 2.4 and Tom hardware at the top left. Everybody I see has it at the bottom right of the box. Are mine fake?
Does this headset have an Awareness Mode type feature that allows outside noise in? I need to be able to hear "past" them.
my synapse always works but i have really choppy audio and most of the time cant hear anything can someone help
Great to see a review that includes actual measurements. Can you elaborate a bit on what your measurement methods are (measurement system, audio content, etc)? There are a few different ways to measure headphones and I'd be interested to know your approach. thanks!
I use an IE711 coupler with XLR interface mounted to a full dual plate, dual pinna system. The pinna is modeled after the older Gras ear mold. The whole measuring rig is about a grand. Hope that helps!
@@GadgetryTech Many thanks!!
Can’t watch this now but I have these waiting in an Amazon locker for pick up.. should I just let them lapse and get sent back? Bought due to the mic quality and dual Bluetooth