no way .... i saw this product on razer website yesterday and i thought to myself: i wish linus had a unboxing and review of this, but you didnt have one and now you do .... U SIR ARE A MAGICIAN
So I got these about 6 years ago and finally just replaced them. You hit the nail on the head with this one.... yeah ok this is probably such an old video you forget you even did it lol. Biggest complaint and the reason for replacing was that mic.
I really wish Linus would make some more reviews of CPU coolers and fans. I always enjoyed the videos where he actually tested them and was really hoping to see one for the swiftech h320 especially. Lately it seems like everything is a little less technical and a little more mainstream.
Max Wang "An audiophile is a person enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction.[1] Audiophile values may be applied at all stages of music reproduction: the initial audio recording, the production process, and the playback, which is usually in a home setting." "A key goal of audiophiles is to capture the experience of a live musical performance in a room with good acoustics, and reproduce it at home. It is widely agreed that this is very difficult and that even the best-regarded recording and playback systems rarely, if ever, achieve it."
The intro is like a dating site add. Side note what adblocker on what browser are you using? Mine hasn't been working, youtube has the upper hand on mine at the moment.
I currently use the Plantronics RIG headset, and as I was comparing it to the Razer Kraken I noticed that the Razer headset sounded like crap, both from my computer and from my i9300 phone. The sound quality is incredibly bassy but it sounds muddy, while the Plantronics headset shines in definition and balance. Really a shame since Razer makes very good mice and keyboards.
Daniel Mendoza Just bought the Plantronics gamescon 780 dota 2 edition for around 59 dollars or so. Its funny because the dota 2 edition is on sale more than the original ha.
As a "discerning audio snob" who goes for flat frequency response curves these would not be for me, but I would have liked to have seen a side with this headphones curve, probably not the most useful criticism because I would be in the minority that can read one, but it would have been nice to see. I use a pair of Sennheiser HD280 Pros that I have had for almost a decade now and I really like them. The only upgrade I could foresee is a pair of stax earspeakers.
People, I bought these, and if you want an honest opinion I'm sure for the price you could get something better. The sound and bass is really good, but the only thing I found annoying is how uncomfortable they are. They do not move to the sides, only to adjust the ear cup height. So, if you wear them for 30 mins to an hour, your ears are going to hurt. They look awesome and have pretty good sound, but they are not comfortable at all. Hope I help people wanting to buy.
MmM Well, yes. I was only generalizing the fact. And compared to some other headphones, I am sure people will find them uncomfortable. Razer could really have done something about this, I have the Tiamat headset and it is extremely comfortable.
depends on how large your ears are,even my ears hurt from wearing the razer kraken pro for 2 straight hours but thats just because my ear lobes are quite large.so i wouldnt complain much about discomfort in my prespective.But the performance is good though. :D
Linus# "Why are you still watching this video at this point?"; Well I am still watching because just because it is the internet it is still rude to cut someone off just because some things are not 100% relatable with yourself, I like watching your reviews I even watch the ones that I have no personal interest in such as this one. I watch them just for the fact that its another quality review from the channel I turn to for info about the goings on when it comes IT products. I guess you can say I am still watching because you present things in an interesting light and with enough detail sooo yea, have a good day.
Heh, same thing here actually. I spent the entirety of the video thinking to myself how my current 300 USD headphones are flat out better than these with the build quality to boot, but I still listened to what he has to say.
What in the world was that intro... I felt like I was about to watch a video titled "5 BEST BOSS BABY DIY TRICKS PENNYWISE BOXFORT CHALLENGE!!!!!!😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱"
MINI REIVEW: Just got these because i didn't want to use my high end headphones for gaming and regular use. I've now listened to them while gaming and listening to music. I've tested it with different amplifiers from low to high end and straight from a phone and computer. It's the worst audio experience i've ever had plain and simple. The "bass" if you want to call it that, BOOMS away inside your skull, that's the feeling i get, as these are closed headphones and the low end on this headphone is raised to a perverted degree. If you like any kind of good sound i would not recommend a product from razer, as i have tried several of their products and they all have about the same signature of sound. Even if you like very bass heavy headphones you should not go for these as the bass they produce can only be described accurately as noise. It sounds like you're inside a tin can and there's a nuclear war going on outside. This headphone is as far from neutral, clean, punchy, and rythmic sound as you'll ever get, and if i had to listen to this product for another millisecond, i would consider myself in heartwrenching torment. DONT BUY.
Thanks for sharing your review!! I give it 10/10 for your deep information. Because im about to buy this!! And i thoughts its better to give a review first since its expensive and not a lot of people in Malaysia have it and we cant test it first not after buying it >.
Arif Yusof You're welcome. If you're looking for gaming headphones go for sennheiser, akg or audio technica. If you're getting them for music primarily, go to the head fi website and search for top headphones. You'll find some good ones in there.
You clearly haven't delved very deep into the Audiophile realm if you consider these the 'best built headphones I've ever seen'. Regardless, great review as always :)
Build quality looks pretty good, not sure how well they would do comfort wise for extended wear though. Cups look a bit small for those with bigger ears, perhaps I'm wrong. As far as the price, not overly terrible given the other options out there in terms of trendy looks. But I certainly wouldn't recommend those that want better sound for the price. Don't have anything against them though.
Grammar Nazi So? You must have been unlucky. My Razer Setup-Deathadder, Ironcral, Arctosa, blackwidow has been serving my for 4+ years now. STILL going very very strong. Its like this: Many pro gamers use Razer products, and those peeps win ton of world championships. but not ONE audiophile would use beats.
I wish I was rich (or rather my parents were) so I could actually have an opinion on this kind of stuff. There are so many things I want to experiment with like headphones, displays, mice and that sort of thing, but just can't due to me not having any actual income.
Thechronexprime But it does make it more likely you'll get more expensive gifts and you might be more successful at persuading your parents to buy you something.
not sure "Razer" and "audiophile" can be used in the same sentence really. and i don't entirely see what market razer is aiming for with these headphones? they aren't audiophile headphones due to colourful sound signature, and they aren't a gaming headset due to the lack of a built in mic and nothing higher than stereo reproduction? kind of seems to me like you're just paying for build quality.
Build quality, aesthetics, people who don't communicate in-game with a headset. It would also pair well with their laptop for that gaming/business application/look thing. I think they're trying to target the people who need something that looks really clean, but want performance for games.
I have the razer kraken forged. i´ve had them for almost two years now. this guy (except for my love for razer products) mainly made me buy these, and i have been very happy with them, the best headphones i've ever had. he's telling you these things are comperable with headphones over a 1000 bucks and he's completely right. my message to you is, buy these. you won't regret it.
i have the siberia elites, i returned them a week ago because they have a rather flat sound signature unlike the bass heavy headphones i prefer. And another thing about the elites are that they are not as comfortable as you think due to the drivers being rather close to the ear. Its all down to preference but i would suggest looking at the razer adaro line for being cheap, going looking and a decent sound quality
I've bought a 3 Razer products before, and all 3 I disliked. All 3 broke in a year , I don't use them vigorously, mediocre performance and cost me so much money that with the money I could have saved I would have bought another product that's much better, but after using Razer products for a while I'll never go back to them, i really can't recommend them at all
Razer Kraken forged edition head phones are quite good, at least for me. When you listen to dubstep they are AMAZING. gaming with them is pretty cool. especially ones such as battle field and call of duty.
Just got a pair of Beyerdynamic DT990. I'd argue that they're great. I didn't hear any talk about soundstage with these which is concerning. That's a huge factor. Open headphones will always do a better job then closed. Hope to use my DT990 with an Astro Mix Amp and headphone amp!
Poor Linus was trying hard to be diplomatic and polite about it when in fact he was saying "This is shit, just like Beats headphones." lol! Razer care about packaging, style, ergonomics, "looks" and the last thing they care about is quality of the product.
Atleast it makes sense, its a metal headset so its expensive, bro, $200 beats headset AND THEY ARE JUST PLASTIC... You can get this headset as low as $250. Worth it rather than beats.
I'm more interested in the new Audio-Technica ATH-AG1 Closed Back Gaming Headset. They have what could be a decent mic and come in at $280. I'd love to see them compared to these. I have a feeling you'd be getting closer to a flatter curve with them which could be the ticket for those that like to eq a bit.
If you go into eq and put it to bass reducer the audio quality for music with vocals is increased dramatically. The music becomes a lot more even when it comes too high and mids and overall they sound awesome for non heavy bass music when set to bass reducer eq (:
I agree , I'd shoose Corsair Vengenance 1500 over these any day , these are 300$ and Corsair ones are 100$ , so when you are building a gaming pc that 200$ more too concentrate on other things
id recommend trying out Qpad QH90 53mm drivers and 60 ohm great sound for both gaming and music and movies and in my opinion its good in any kind of music just my opinion but better then Razer -.-
If you're ok with sound-leakage (others around you being able to hear what you're listening to when medium-to-loud volume), might I recommend the DT-990 Pro. Half the price of these. And absolutely FANTASTIC sound stage and overall response for the price.
I have the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pros and the Sennheiser HD 558s, and I had the Razer Kraken headset for a little while, but I couldn't stand the bass. It was just too much, even when listening to dubstep, electro and so on, because the vocals disappeared from thoese genres as well. The Krakens are good for gaming, but again, the bass is a bit much, making it harder to hear enemies, team mates and so on. For instance, with my HD 558, everything is very detailed and crisp. I can "see" enemies just by hearing them.
These headphones were definitely the best ones I have ever owned, with the understanding I have only ever owned these and some obscure pair from walmart. I eventually used them in a trade along with other stuff for a gaming rig, but I really wish I had them now that I work way more and music is just about the only real enjoyment I can afford both in time and money.
I've used the Razer Megalodon's for about 2 years now and they're still going strong. I don't think I like the sound as much as I did my Sennheiser pair though so I'll be going with a different brand. Regardless, thank you for the video. Great work.
Audiophile and gaming cannot coexist. I doubt I would ever trust Razer with "Audiophile" headphones. The fact that they made "Audiophile" headphones (solid ID and build quality, marketing, ect) and decided to tune them for gaming, shows they still have a lot of growing up to do.
I agree. These headphones look MIGHTY attractive. I love the aluminum materials and sleek design. But I have to agree with what Linus said. These should have definitely been geared towards gaming instead of Razer bothering to appeal to audiophiles. No actual audiophile is going to even bother with a headset from a company that's only known for its gaming-centric peripherals. They'll look to the serious companies like Sennheiser or Beyer Dynamics that have a much richer history in high-end audio. Razer simply doesn't have any kind of status in the audiophile community. They should have put in a mic that attaches via 3.5mm aux like in other gaming headsets have. They could implement a little plug for the mic's aux port so you can cover it up if you want to use these in public. That way you don't have to look like a dork. You could definitely slap on an Ant Lion Mod Mic, but that's another $40 on top of the $300 price tag for these cans. Not worth the price in my opinion. Also this reminded me of the guy who had a pair of the green Krakens around his neck that I saw at Target on Black Friday while I was working. So goofy looking.
I've come to experience is like this: gaming headsets will never satisfy audiophiles, BUT using audiophile grade headphones WILL benefit gameplay because these headphones are extremely detailed. Which means that you can hear and differentiate details in the audio spectrum and sound stage better, like footsteps, gunshots, grenade throws and their point of origin.
Mercy Studios I think that's maybe stretching things a little bit. It's not really about the quality, but more about positional audio. Obviously someone with a simulated 7.1 headset is going to have an advantage over someone with a standard stereo headset, since they can tell when someone is running up from behind them in games like CoD. Quality can make a difference, but not by that much. A higher end gaming headset provides more than enough fidelity for gaming. And you have to remember that the audio SOURCE matters too, not just the hardware. You could spend $10,000 on an audio system, but if you're playing MP3 files at 192kb/s, it's still going to sound like crap. Not all sound samples in games are going to be totally lossless and crisp. I'm sure developers compress a lot of stuff to keep the disk space requirements to a minimum. Sound effects add up real quick in disk space. Same goes for textures too.
I have been using these headphones for a couple of years now, and I have compared them to more expensive headphones such as Shure and Bose headphones, to HiFi turntable speakers (using a great audiophile turntable from the late 70's, a Technics turntable, with its compatible equalizer amp system), to more popular headphones such as Marshall over ear headphones and obviously, the worst of them all, Beats headphones, and they do a really great job as long as you can use an equaliser! Their base tuning is meant for gaming, but these headphones are capable of reproducing a better sound than most audiophile headphones! It turned out to be better than any speaker plugged into my Technics turntable! (With the 6.35mm adapter) Therefore, this video isn't that good. The build quality is great indeed, but these headphones get scratched so easily, we can hear most sound waves from the outside, they're not really closed headphones, sound does get through them and they get quite loose with time, but they're comfortable, I literally spend over 10 hours straight wearing them. It does hurt my ears when my glasses slide off, but they're the most comfortable headphones I've ever owned or tried. I believe comparing headphones is not the right way to tell whether sound is good or not. The best way to do so is to compare them to turntables since they reproduce natural sounds and not digital sounds (digital sounds are not full, many sound waves are missing.)
i've been using these headphones for about 4 years now (a week after they launched) and i am still amazed by the sound every day. IMO the best headset out here for the price they ask.
Audiophile Grade? I think not, if your looking for something to meet that standards I'd definitely check out Sennheisers gaming headphone line. I own the Sennheiser PC 363d and its by far the best headset I've ever had.
My thoughts waver in the light that sound staging isn't mentioned in this video, I grade my headphones for "GAMING" by its sound staging and clarity vs Bass or musical reproduction. With a Xonar doing my PC staging I want headphones producing a highly reliable sound stage for picking off gun shots, footsteps, and explosions for their directional assistance. Hear/See/Aim if you can do 2/3 of those, you can have a good game.
A friend of mine has razer krakens and I've tried them. I'm sure these maybe sound a little bit different but it's the same product so I highly doubt they sound much better.
Well done Linus a lot better review on headphones then previous reviews you've done. You seemed to be more well informed now, it shows that you've done your research. Audiophiles can appreciate your reviews more now.
To answer the question at the end of your video on why I was watching this, I saw these headphones teased on Razer CEO's Facebook page. I commented on how the bass is muddy and over bearing over the mids and highs on the Razer Kraken Pro and said these probably will too. I got blasted by comments defending this product, but you proved me right Linus,
I have the hammerhead pros and actually an equalizer that is anti-bass is really nice for your taste linus , and I can then change to my bass equilizer for dubstep
I've heard Superlux HD 681 EVO, HMC 631 and yet nothing is better for me than Razer Carcharias, they are comfortable and give my sound quality as good as those i mentioned before. I recommend Razer Carcharias ( i have the older ones )
thanks man, i just got it on sale for only 173.50, was going to return it because i also have a ue 9000 and a razer megalodon, but after watching your review i am going to keep this piece and get rid of the megalodon simply because its a great upgrade
If you want awesome bass for 300 bucks get the Hifiman HE-400. They are quite heavy as they are planer magnetic headphones, but the upside that from around 5Hz to 1kHz it's performance is nearly perfect.
Looks really good. Kinda off-putting that it has an inline because those usually SUCK but it's not an out-of-the-question headset for someone that does gaming AND music production... definitely something to look into if a mic is not a problem.
Hey Linus could you compare the general audio/build quality AGAINST the other headphones you mention. I'm rocking the Beyerdynamic DT 770 80hm version also and I would of loved it if you mention how they faired against the Kraken. Just a little tip for the future.
It's absolutely not an indication of quality. It makes them more difficult to drive without a headphone amp. So for portable use it's handy to have a high sensitivity, low impedance headphone.
for $300 and knowing razer's sound signature, v-moda crossfade m100 is a much better choice. it's aimed to be a slightly bass heavy headphone but doesn't sacrifice the clarity at all. it also comes with a boom mic which only cost $30 and it's customizable for the side plate
It's pretty simple, if you want bassy headphones, then pickup these razer kraken edition cause they're similar to Beats by Dre, but if you want to listen music as it was made you should use something like the Audio Technica ATH-M50, I have one of these and I can tell you they're amazing for any and I'll say again, ANY kind of music. I'm a great fan of razer but I just dont think they were made for music, get some monitoring headphones and you'll see what I mean.
These headphones remind me of beats pros. They looks similar and see to be a mainstream trying to go audiophile but just prioritises bass. I have a pair of dt 770 pro and the AKG 702 and I prefer the AKG for easy listening, they are extremely comfortable, but for sound nothing beats the 770 pro that I've listened to.
I'd not say overpriced... The products are expensive but you get very well built peripherals... only exception I've ever seen was the Megalodon... I don't know what went wrong, but the mic is aweful. It picks up sound from the speakers and the level and gain adjustements never seem to work like intended but the speakers are fine (Yes I had more than one Megalodon to test)... But for everything else I have from Razer I can't complain. My dad still uses my old Deathadder which will reach it's 6th year in use soon.
people immediately write Razer off as overpriced just because they're more expensive than what you might get from Logitech but for that money you get well built and well presented products. %90 of Razer haters are hipsters jumping on the bandwagon that think just because something is expensive it immediately makes it overpriced.
I know a lot of people who'd choose Beats (yes, you heard me right) over these pair for $300.. and that's a double insult.. ATH-M50s & TMA-1 are respectable alternatives if you'd ask me. But how I wish there'll be cans with looks and build like the Aedle VK-1 or B&O H6 but sounds just as good as sub $300 monitors
I feel like, in reviewing a gaming product, you didn't go deep enough into how it performs. Sure gunfire and explosions sound great, but how does it handle footsteps and other, higher noises that alert you to enemy presence? What about for the non-FPS gamer? How does it sound for the usual gaming sfx? Is it clear, immersive? Is the 3D presentation and soundstage well-built? This isn't a purely music-marketed product, and you really can't treat it like one.
I own a pair of AKG K272HD Headphones which i use for gaming and listening to music. I got them at £100 and produce an excellent sound in both. As for the aluminium, yeah it looks nice but nothing is more durable than plastic if you dont want heavy cans.
Linus as a audiophile have you tried Grain Audio's OEHP? I enjoy your reviews and I would appreciate a trusted personality with the experience and know how to give a review of these elusive headphones.
Linis I would love for you to do more headphone reviews. Ive got my eyes on the V-Moda Crossfades myself but havent done much more research than on them.
I typed this comment with a Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013, listened to the video with my Razer Blackshark and clicked the post button with my Razer Naga 2014. Now I need to upgrade my Blacksharks.
He really missed the point when he concluded that these are great for gaming without actually testing positional audio. In any FPS or action game, positional audio is extremely important and since these are closed cans, something tells me they don't perform quite as well as something like an ATH-900x or AKG K7xx.
I have the Razer Kraken Pro that I use on my laptop and phone. I also have the Razer Megalodon and Carcharias (non 2013 edition) and I love them. I also have the Corsair Vengeance 2100 now. The Kraken has very VERY good bass. For rock and harder hitting music they are amazing but for something like violins (Lindsey Stirling is an amazing mixture of both) they don't sound as good compared to others. I don't know how I feel about the forged edition but I know i'm not getting any unless I find them around half off in maybe 2 years.. Also i'm not an "audiophile" but I do love the sound of good music and can tell when something isn't tuned right or could be tuned better. I really wish the forged edition would've kept the retractable mic from the Razer Kraken Pro but maybe they'll have a Forged Pro Edition or something with that later..
i have some razer blacksharks and it was the best choice in headsets ive made, with the mid range price and decent microphone, along with very good sound quaility for games i think they are a good choice compared to my previos kraken pros
About the question asked at the end of the video, I maximum spent 253 USD (converted from my local currency) on a pair of Sennheiser's HD 598. I know there are much more expensive products out there, but on the high-end market, prices are overinflated and price to quality ratio is very bad. If you have buckets of money (I don't) and you have suppa-duppa ears, you can go for insanely expensive equipment for a bit extra quality, otherwise, I say I would rather go as high as maximum 400-500 USD on a pair of headphones (you also need good sources to power them as well and this involves more money).
This new intro, even though it's pretty good, I very much feel like it isn't the LinusTechTips' cup of tea. Therefore I actually mute it - The first thing I hear that calm song it automatically reminds me of a very major, cold-hearted company. LinusTechTips is a collection of all of them, not only several major companies that paid Linus and gave him a script what to say. It's funny how a simple intro made me feel differently than what LTT actually is. I know that LTT is full of open-mindedness and that the forum community is very eager to help me like I'm their own, but that intro is just too cold for it to show any of that. It's supposed to be an *Intro*duction to the new people, and if it actually is, its not shining enough light on what LTT really has to offer. I don't know.. I'm just trying to write this but it's very difficult to explain... It just feels wrong to put that song in a LTT video. /rant
Have you really just fucking wrote 11 lines of complaints about a FUCKING INTRO, WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU , IT'S A 5 SECOND FUCKING PART OF A VIDEO YOU FUCKING FREAK, GET THE FUCK OUT.
*Discerning Audio snob here* - Great review, kind of already knew what you were going to say (They don't sound good and would be better if they were a headset). As long as Razer knew that they know that these headphones can't compete with headphones from the likes of real audio companies that have been around for over 25 years, that's good. If they were boasting that these sound better than anything close to their price range in terms of real headphones, I would have a problem.
I have these Krakens and I love them! I use them mainly for gaming than listening to music but from what I have listen to they are still pretty damn good for the music I enjoy, plus I got them for $150 from a sale that Razer had going on and the build quality is amazing!
Don't like the headphones but I do like your review. Good job on being realistic and telling your audience things they do consider and care about. +1 Subscriber
Thank you for mentioning Razer's tone overall. I'm an audio junky but I'm looking for something with an attached mic. I like the construction/look of the Razer Blacksharks, is there anything in that range with a flatter tone and good mic. I'm thinking something under the $250 price range. I'm into classical heavily, 75% of what I listen to + a lot of Pink Floyd.
razer Krakens earned my distrust with their earlier versions, dont really feel like trying out a headset almost 3 times the cost for the internals to fail , good review though.
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no way .... i saw this product on razer website yesterday and i thought to myself: i wish linus had a unboxing and review of this, but you didnt have one and now you do .... U SIR ARE A MAGICIAN
Razer is pretty on the ball about sending me their latest, most awesome gear :)
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no i did not
but...can it play sound in gifs?
So I got these about 6 years ago and finally just replaced them. You hit the nail on the head with this one.... yeah ok this is probably such an old video you forget you even did it lol.
Biggest complaint and the reason for replacing was that mic.
For me, Sennheiser has the best sound signature overall in any situation. But that's just my personal preference.
I really wish Linus would make some more reviews of CPU coolers and fans. I always enjoyed the videos where he actually tested them and was really hoping to see one for the swiftech h320 especially. Lately it seems like everything is a little less technical and a little more mainstream.
propably he not getting much new stuff, thats why he not making videos :)
Razer you use this word "Audiophile" but I don't think you know what that means.
can you please tell me what that word means exactly? i'm someone that find deep thumping bass from "gaming" headset satisfying... i'm a audio noob.
Max Wang
"An audiophile is a person enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction.[1]
Audiophile values may be applied at all stages of music reproduction: the initial audio recording, the production process, and the playback, which is usually in a home setting."
"A key goal of audiophiles is to capture the experience of a live musical performance in a room with good acoustics, and reproduce it at home. It is widely agreed that this is very difficult and that even the best-regarded recording and playback systems rarely, if ever, achieve it."
i thought my adblocker didnt work for a second
The intro is like a dating site add.
Side note what adblocker on what browser are you using? Mine hasn't been working, youtube has the upper hand on mine at the moment.
Come on. You can at least turn it off when you get to a worthwhile channel ...
cfox109 chrome and adblock - never fell me down ;) You can even update ad list, but I think it is automatic anyway ;)
i do turn it off and click on ads when i watch youtube pages i like. just i cant turn it off as soon as i load up the page because my net is so fast.
I use Audio Technica ATH-M50s... love them. I used a Razer headset for a while and it was shit... can't imagine these being much better.
I currently use the Plantronics RIG headset, and as I was comparing it to the Razer Kraken I noticed that the Razer headset sounded like crap, both from my computer and from my i9300 phone. The sound quality is incredibly bassy but it sounds muddy, while the Plantronics headset shines in definition and balance. Really a shame since Razer makes very good mice and keyboards.
Daniel Mendoza Just bought the Plantronics gamescon 780 dota 2 edition for around 59 dollars or so. Its funny because the dota 2 edition is on sale more than the original ha.
Oh, that's not a bad choice, as I understand the 780 and the RIG have the same speaker driver, so it should sound just as balanced. Nice purchase.
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As a "discerning audio snob" who goes for flat frequency response curves these would not be for me, but I would have liked to have seen a side with this headphones curve, probably not the most useful criticism because I would be in the minority that can read one, but it would have been nice to see. I use a pair of Sennheiser HD280 Pros that I have had for almost a decade now and I really like them. The only upgrade I could foresee is a pair of stax earspeakers.
Yeah I asked for one, but they haven't sent it yet.
People, I bought these, and if you want an honest opinion I'm sure for the price you could get something better. The sound and bass is really good, but the only thing I found annoying is how uncomfortable they are. They do not move to the sides, only to adjust the ear cup height. So, if you wear them for 30 mins to an hour, your ears are going to hurt. They look awesome and have pretty good sound, but they are not comfortable at all. Hope I help people wanting to buy.
thing is maybe for you are uncomfortable but for some one they would fit perfectly :)
MmM Well, yes. I was only generalizing the fact. And compared to some other headphones, I am sure people will find them uncomfortable. Razer could really have done something about this, I have the Tiamat headset and it is extremely comfortable.
depends on how large your ears are,even my ears hurt from wearing the razer kraken pro for 2 straight hours but thats just because my ear lobes are quite large.so i wouldnt complain much about discomfort in my prespective.But the performance is good though. :D
My krakens are the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn. I think you're doing it wrong.
ihaverecon You need to get used to them, yes. But compared to other headphones, these are pretty uncomfortable.
Linus# "Why are you still watching this video at this point?"; Well I am still watching because just because it is the internet it is still rude to cut someone off just because some things are not 100% relatable with yourself, I like watching your reviews I even watch the ones that I have no personal interest in such as this one. I watch them just for the fact that its another quality review from the channel I turn to for info about the goings on when it comes IT products.
I guess you can say I am still watching because you present things in an interesting light and with enough detail sooo yea, have a good day.
Heh, same thing here actually. I spent the entirety of the video thinking to myself how my current 300 USD headphones are flat out better than these with the build quality to boot, but I still listened to what he has to say.
What in the world was that intro... I felt like I was about to watch a video titled "5 BEST BOSS BABY DIY TRICKS PENNYWISE BOXFORT CHALLENGE!!!!!!😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱"
MINI REIVEW:
Just got these because i didn't want to use my high end headphones for gaming and regular use. I've now listened to them while gaming and listening to music. I've tested it with different amplifiers from low to high end and straight from a phone and computer.
It's the worst audio experience i've ever had plain and simple. The "bass" if you want to call it that, BOOMS away inside your skull, that's the feeling i get, as these are closed headphones and the low end on this headphone is raised to a perverted degree.
If you like any kind of good sound i would not recommend a product from razer, as i have tried several of their products and they all have about the same signature of sound.
Even if you like very bass heavy headphones you should not go for these as the bass they produce can only be described accurately as noise. It sounds like you're inside a tin can and there's a nuclear war going on outside.
This headphone is as far from neutral, clean, punchy, and rythmic sound as you'll ever get, and if i had to listen to this product for another millisecond, i would consider myself in heartwrenching torment.
DONT BUY.
Thanks for sharing your review!! I give it 10/10 for your deep information. Because im about to buy this!! And i thoughts its better to give a review first since its expensive and not a lot of people in Malaysia have it and we cant test it first not after buying it >.
Arif Yusof You're welcome. If you're looking for gaming headphones go for sennheiser, akg or audio technica. If you're getting them for music primarily, go to the head fi website and search for top headphones. You'll find some good ones in there.
You clearly haven't delved very deep into the Audiophile realm if you consider these the 'best built headphones I've ever seen'. Regardless, great review as always :)
Yep, go look up the German Maestro 8.35D to see what build quality actually is.
Build quality looks pretty good, not sure how well they would do comfort wise for extended wear though. Cups look a bit small for those with bigger ears, perhaps I'm wrong. As far as the price, not overly terrible given the other options out there in terms of trendy looks. But I certainly wouldn't recommend those that want better sound for the price. Don't have anything against them though.
Razer is the Beats company of the gaming industry.
This x145799
DONT EVEN COMPARED THE TWO BRANDS. The difference:
Beats= Good looking but shit.
All Razer Products= Good looking, the opposite of shit.
Goody Loc
I had Razer products.
They broke...
Grammar Nazi So? You must have been unlucky. My Razer Setup-Deathadder, Ironcral, Arctosa, blackwidow has been serving my for 4+ years now. STILL going very very strong. Its like this: Many pro gamers use Razer products, and those peeps win ton of world championships. but not ONE audiophile would use beats.
True, it breaks after looking at it.
I wish I was rich (or rather my parents were) so I could actually have an opinion on this kind of stuff.
There are so many things I want to experiment with like headphones, displays, mice and that sort of thing, but just can't due to me not having any actual income.
try get a sponsor sample?
just because you're a parents are rich, dosent make you rich.
Just wait eventually, you will be able to take desicions on how much do you spend in these kind of things.
Thechronexprime But it does make it more likely you'll get more expensive gifts and you might be more successful at persuading your parents to buy you something.
Maybe you should just get off your behind and pursue a job and a career, so the things you are able to acquire doesn't rely on other peoples wealth?
not sure "Razer" and "audiophile" can be used in the same sentence really. and i don't entirely see what market razer is aiming for with these headphones? they aren't audiophile headphones due to colourful sound signature, and they aren't a gaming headset due to the lack of a built in mic and nothing higher than stereo reproduction? kind of seems to me like you're just paying for build quality.
Build quality, aesthetics, people who don't communicate in-game with a headset. It would also pair well with their laptop for that gaming/business application/look thing. I think they're trying to target the people who need something that looks really clean, but want performance for games.
hammuhr So basically people playing LoL at Starbucks with a macbook pro?
I have the razer kraken forged. i´ve had them for almost two years now. this guy (except for my love for razer products) mainly made me buy these, and i have been very happy with them, the best headphones i've ever had. he's telling you these things are comperable with headphones over a 1000 bucks and he's completely right. my message to you is, buy these. you won't regret it.
Kraken forged or the siberia elites? i'm leaning towards the syberia's because i feel like razer products are overhyped and overpriced.
i have the siberia elites, i returned them a week ago because they have a rather flat sound signature unlike the bass heavy headphones i prefer. And another thing about the elites are that they are not as comfortable as you think due to the drivers being rather close to the ear. Its all down to preference but i would suggest looking at the razer adaro line for being cheap, going looking and a decent sound quality
i'll probably never buy a razer product, but thanks anyways.
Why.not buy another razer product? Did something happen?
I've bought a 3 Razer products before, and all 3 I disliked. All 3 broke in a year , I don't use them vigorously, mediocre performance and cost me so much money that with the money I could have saved I would have bought another product that's much better, but after using Razer products for a while I'll never go back to them, i really can't recommend them at all
That's disappointing :(
I bought a couple and didn't have any problems, EXCEPT one but I got warranty which worked.
Razer Kraken forged edition head phones are quite good, at least for me. When you listen to dubstep they are AMAZING. gaming with them is pretty cool. especially ones such as battle field and call of duty.
I got these for 99$ on Black Friday and they are the best headphones ever
YashGaming then you most have not used anything from audio technica or Sennheiser.
Mohamad Ismail you're correct, these are my second pair of headphones ever lol
Sometimes i prefer kraken forged edition over sennheiser hd650
Just got a pair of Beyerdynamic DT990. I'd argue that they're great. I didn't hear any talk about soundstage with these which is concerning. That's a huge factor. Open headphones will always do a better job then closed.
Hope to use my DT990 with an Astro Mix Amp and headphone amp!
Poor Linus was trying hard to be diplomatic and polite about it when in fact he was saying "This is shit, just like Beats headphones." lol!
Razer care about packaging, style, ergonomics, "looks" and the last thing they care about is quality of the product.
Considering Linus has a strange relationship with Razer's products, and is good friends with the CEO, you can't help him for trying to be polite
Atleast it makes sense, its a metal headset so its expensive, bro, $200 beats headset AND THEY ARE JUST PLASTIC... You can get this headset as low as $250. Worth it rather than beats.
I'm more interested in the new Audio-Technica ATH-AG1 Closed Back Gaming Headset. They have what could be a decent mic and come in at $280. I'd love to see them compared to these. I have a feeling you'd be getting closer to a flatter curve with them which could be the ticket for those that like to eq a bit.
NAD Electronics VISO HP50 for $299. You want a sealed Headphone for $300 this is it. Fantastic.
Update: Had mine for almost 6 years now and no issues. Best headphones I've ever owned. Great for gaming and having in the jam space.
YES! Now I can rage quit without breaking another pair of Krakens!
I've got a pair of Sennheiser HD600. Those are freaking amazing with the Asus Xoner Essence STX!
200 euros cheaper right now in the Netherlands. Awesome deal
Heb je die besteld en ontvangen? Vindt het een beetje verdacht
Acid Wolf Het is gewoon van bol hoor. Heb op het moment al een goede headset dus heb hem niet nodig.
***** Ik heb ze weldegelijk gekregen ze zijn echt super
Acid Wolf Zijn ze het wel waard? Ik zat er namelijk ook aan te denken om ze te kopen :)
Als je een basshead bent en je houd van iets robuust en stijlvol ja
If you go into eq and put it to bass reducer the audio quality for music with vocals is increased dramatically. The music becomes a lot more even when it comes too high and mids and overall they sound awesome for non heavy bass music when set to bass reducer eq (:
Audio Technica M-50's are the way to go.
I'm pretty happy that you put so much detail on the sound production, Will keep in mind when purchasing another pair of phones. Thanks loads
Razer are just like Beats by Dre, You are paying for the name. Get a better headset that isn't mainstreamed.
I agree , I'd shoose Corsair Vengenance 1500 over these any day , these are 300$ and Corsair ones are 100$ , so when you are building a gaming pc that 200$ more too concentrate on other things
***** Absolutely anything is better than beats.
For that money I bought Creative Aurvana Live for music and Steeseries Siberia v2 for gaming =)
id recommend trying out Qpad QH90 53mm drivers and 60 ohm great sound for both gaming and music and movies and in my opinion its good in any kind of music just my opinion but better then Razer -.-
Audiotechnica AD 700. $130 for a 5hz-30000hz range, god daym.
If you're ok with sound-leakage (others around you being able to hear what you're listening to when medium-to-loud volume), might I recommend the DT-990 Pro. Half the price of these. And absolutely FANTASTIC sound stage and overall response for the price.
I have the green krakens, they are by far the best headphones I own.
I have the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pros and the Sennheiser HD 558s, and I had the Razer Kraken headset for a little while, but I couldn't stand the bass. It was just too much, even when listening to dubstep, electro and so on, because the vocals disappeared from thoese genres as well. The Krakens are good for gaming, but again, the bass is a bit much, making it harder to hear enemies, team mates and so on. For instance, with my HD 558, everything is very detailed and crisp. I can "see" enemies just by hearing them.
u mamma lmao!
These headphones were definitely the best ones I have ever owned, with the understanding I have only ever owned these and some obscure pair from walmart. I eventually used them in a trade along with other stuff for a gaming rig, but I really wish I had them now that I work way more and music is just about the only real enjoyment I can afford both in time and money.
For Audio headphones I would stick to the well known audio brands likes Sennheiser, Bose, Beyerdynamic, Audio Technica....
Bose not so much because they're overpriced.
Sennheiser products are overpriced too.
I've used the Razer Megalodon's for about 2 years now and they're still going strong. I don't think I like the sound as much as I did my Sennheiser pair though so I'll be going with a different brand. Regardless, thank you for the video. Great work.
Audiophile and gaming cannot coexist.
I doubt I would ever trust Razer with "Audiophile" headphones. The fact that they made "Audiophile" headphones (solid ID and build quality, marketing, ect) and decided to tune them for gaming, shows they still have a lot of growing up to do.
I agree. These headphones look MIGHTY attractive. I love the aluminum materials and sleek design. But I have to agree with what Linus said. These should have definitely been geared towards gaming instead of Razer bothering to appeal to audiophiles. No actual audiophile is going to even bother with a headset from a company that's only known for its gaming-centric peripherals. They'll look to the serious companies like Sennheiser or Beyer Dynamics that have a much richer history in high-end audio. Razer simply doesn't have any kind of status in the audiophile community. They should have put in a mic that attaches via 3.5mm aux like in other gaming headsets have. They could implement a little plug for the mic's aux port so you can cover it up if you want to use these in public. That way you don't have to look like a dork. You could definitely slap on an Ant Lion Mod Mic, but that's another $40 on top of the $300 price tag for these cans. Not worth the price in my opinion.
Also this reminded me of the guy who had a pair of the green Krakens around his neck that I saw at Target on Black Friday while I was working. So goofy looking.
***** That's probably because Sennheiser makes them.
I've come to experience is like this: gaming headsets will never satisfy audiophiles, BUT using audiophile grade headphones WILL benefit gameplay because these headphones are extremely detailed. Which means that you can hear and differentiate details in the audio spectrum and sound stage better, like footsteps, gunshots, grenade throws and their point of origin.
Mercy Studios I think that's maybe stretching things a little bit. It's not really about the quality, but more about positional audio. Obviously someone with a simulated 7.1 headset is going to have an advantage over someone with a standard stereo headset, since they can tell when someone is running up from behind them in games like CoD. Quality can make a difference, but not by that much. A higher end gaming headset provides more than enough fidelity for gaming. And you have to remember that the audio SOURCE matters too, not just the hardware. You could spend $10,000 on an audio system, but if you're playing MP3 files at 192kb/s, it's still going to sound like crap. Not all sound samples in games are going to be totally lossless and crisp. I'm sure developers compress a lot of stuff to keep the disk space requirements to a minimum. Sound effects add up real quick in disk space. Same goes for textures too.
Nick Baysingar Wholeheartedly agreed.
First appearance of version 3 of the show intro, much more chill than version 2, good upgrade
New intro song is super annoying.
its too long, in my opinion, and sounds like its from the sims
and also wasted ad space - I really didn't mind the voice-over ad in the intro
lol
I have been using these headphones for a couple of years now, and I have compared them to more expensive headphones such as Shure and Bose headphones, to HiFi turntable speakers (using a great audiophile turntable from the late 70's, a Technics turntable, with its compatible equalizer amp system), to more popular headphones such as Marshall over ear headphones and obviously, the worst of them all, Beats headphones, and they do a really great job as long as you can use an equaliser! Their base tuning is meant for gaming, but these headphones are capable of reproducing a better sound than most audiophile headphones! It turned out to be better than any speaker plugged into my Technics turntable! (With the 6.35mm adapter) Therefore, this video isn't that good. The build quality is great indeed, but these headphones get scratched so easily, we can hear most sound waves from the outside, they're not really closed headphones, sound does get through them and they get quite loose with time, but they're comfortable, I literally spend over 10 hours straight wearing them. It does hurt my ears when my glasses slide off, but they're the most comfortable headphones I've ever owned or tried. I believe comparing headphones is not the right way to tell whether sound is good or not. The best way to do so is to compare them to turntables since they reproduce natural sounds and not digital sounds (digital sounds are not full, many sound waves are missing.)
This is a heavy cool looking headphone. Seems to me that these are marketed more towards people who would buy beats than audiophiles.
Spot on.
i've been using these headphones for about 4 years now (a week after they launched) and i am still amazed by the sound every day. IMO the best headset out here for the price they ask.
Linus since you admit you're a pop limited person can you pass headphones after you've done your review on to Logan of teksyndicate?
I don't view my disability as a limitation :p
LinusTechTips I suppose if there is enough variation it wouldn't really. You win XD.
Audiophile Grade? I think not, if your looking for something to meet that standards I'd definitely check out Sennheisers gaming headphone line. I own the Sennheiser PC 363d and its by far the best headset I've ever had.
just sayin....its not the aluminium that is making it heavy.....its the Neodymium magnets
True
No its not there are lighter 50mm driver headphones
My thoughts waver in the light that sound staging isn't mentioned in this video, I grade my headphones for "GAMING" by its sound staging and clarity vs Bass or musical reproduction. With a Xonar doing my PC staging I want headphones producing a highly reliable sound stage for picking off gun shots, footsteps, and explosions for their directional assistance. Hear/See/Aim if you can do 2/3 of those, you can have a good game.
A modmic and audiotechnica mh50s or bose custom one pros would be cheaper and sound better. Razer is a joke.
I guess you have tried them, otherwise that statement is a Joke
A friend of mine has razer krakens and I've tried them. I'm sure these maybe sound a little bit different but it's the same product so I highly doubt they sound much better.
i think *BOSE* custom one pros are a joke.
but i think you meant *BEYERDYNAMIC* custom one pros right?
+ Razers are still mostly meant for gaming.
jiiub Any headset tha costs over 200 dollars is a joke basically.
I agree. Actually I don't trust any PC peripheral manufacturer with my audio equipment.
Well done Linus a lot better review on headphones then previous reviews you've done. You seemed to be more well informed now, it shows that you've done your research. Audiophiles can appreciate your reviews more now.
I love my razer hammerheads
Me too, they are awsome!
To answer the question at the end of your video on why I was watching this, I saw these headphones teased on Razer CEO's Facebook page.
I commented on how the bass is muddy and over bearing over the mids and highs on the Razer Kraken Pro and said these probably will too. I got blasted by comments defending this product, but you proved me right Linus,
Beats, what Beats?
I have the hammerhead pros and actually an equalizer that is anti-bass is really nice for your taste linus , and I can then change to my bass equilizer for dubstep
Or razer 7.1s
Very good video. Especially considering the audio quality part. Very well done, Linus!
I'm watching this using a razer kraken pro. Lolz
***** im using the green one. nice choice :)
***** I ordered the green one today for my PS4 and PC.
I have the green ones. They look better IRL than in videos and pictures.
Dax Meredith
mee too (like a little girl)
i have them too
and i see them in videos all the time what does everyone have them?
I've heard Superlux HD 681 EVO, HMC 631 and yet nothing is better for me than Razer Carcharias, they are comfortable and give my sound quality as good as those i mentioned before. I recommend Razer Carcharias ( i have the older ones )
Your friend likes beats and skull candies? That's so sad... :c
Knight Templar are you serious?
Knight Templar
Everything. Everything is bad with Skull Candy. Genuinely the worst built audio decives I've ever had the displeasure of using.
plebeians will stay plebeians.
thanks man, i just got it on sale for only 173.50, was going to return it because i also have a ue 9000 and a razer megalodon, but after watching your review i am going to keep this piece and get rid of the megalodon simply because its a great upgrade
So these are just like Beats Pro and maybe sound even shittier
+Толик Мандра Yup.
+Толик Мандра Pretty much
No, they're not lol. I bought a pair to try them and return them, and they're much better than Beats.
shittier? nah, beats is shit compared to all headphones in this whole wide world
Cameron Johnston
Still not good.
Linus, all I have to say is that you were really great in the Suns-Blazers game awhile ago. 29 points!!!!!
im a "snob" but i watched the eintire video :p
If you want awesome bass for 300 bucks get the Hifiman HE-400. They are quite heavy as they are planer magnetic headphones, but the upside that from around 5Hz to 1kHz it's performance is nearly perfect.
Whaaaaaaaaat? 300 dolars ? LOL With that money you can buy some Sennheiser HD 650
The HD650 bass is pretty weak.
basshead replies to a 5 year old comment which is now irrelevant
+EthanandBros Sennheiser still sells the 650.
Wow Linus, I never though I'd see you say something like that about a pair of Razer headphones. Cant wait to see more of these ;)
I've never seen this old of an ltt video. And wow that intro is cheesy
Looks really good. Kinda off-putting that it has an inline because those usually SUCK but it's not an out-of-the-question headset for someone that does gaming AND music production... definitely something to look into if a mic is not a problem.
Buy Audio technica ath m50.. way better
Hey Linus could you compare the general audio/build quality AGAINST the other headphones you mention. I'm rocking the Beyerdynamic DT 770 80hm version also and I would of loved it if you mention how they faired against the Kraken. Just a little tip for the future.
lol, 32ohms... are they serious?
What's wrong with that?
LutkeVeldNL real audiophile headphones are usually 250+
It's absolutely not an indication of quality. It makes them more difficult to drive without a headphone amp. So for portable use it's handy to have a high sensitivity, low impedance headphone.
Judging audio quality by ohms? Are you serious?
Gamesrock22 I'm not saying there can't be good low impedance headphone but generally audiophile headphones are high impedance.
for $300 and knowing razer's sound signature, v-moda crossfade m100 is a much better choice. it's aimed to be a slightly bass heavy headphone but doesn't sacrifice the clarity at all. it also comes with a boom mic which only cost $30 and it's customizable for the side plate
i feel like he's being paid too say all of this lmao
Dude, he said himself in another video he doesn't like these headphones, just the build quality.
i still feel like he gets paid to say it all
sponsorships "dumbass"
someones a bit defensive arent they
Comeback? im not arguing with you, thats because the cancer youve given me hurts so bad...
It's pretty simple, if you want bassy headphones, then pickup these razer kraken edition cause they're similar to Beats by Dre, but if you want to listen music as it was made you should use something like the Audio Technica ATH-M50, I have one of these and I can tell you they're amazing for any and I'll say again, ANY kind of music.
I'm a great fan of razer but I just dont think they were made for music, get some monitoring headphones and you'll see what I mean.
Poods uses these
Yeah, now he use Kraken neon
Idk why he would downgrade...
Well he's sponsored by them and they probably wanted the kraken pros more popular
JacksPCGames No, they're not sponsered by Razor in anyway, in the past yes, but right now, they are not.
JacksPCGames nah razer just likes giving free stuff to popular youtubers
These headphones remind me of beats pros. They looks similar and see to be a mainstream trying to go audiophile but just prioritises bass. I have a pair of dt 770 pro and the AKG 702 and I prefer the AKG for easy listening, they are extremely comfortable, but for sound nothing beats the 770 pro that I've listened to.
Razer = Overpriced Garbage.
I wonder if you even watched the video!
these might seem overpriced but most of razer's products aren't even that expensive
Got a problem with my $40 deathadder? GR33NM0NK33
I'd not say overpriced... The products are expensive but you get very well built peripherals... only exception I've ever seen was the Megalodon... I don't know what went wrong, but the mic is aweful. It picks up sound from the speakers and the level and gain adjustements never seem to work like intended but the speakers are fine (Yes I had more than one Megalodon to test)... But for everything else I have from Razer I can't complain. My dad still uses my old Deathadder which will reach it's 6th year in use soon.
people immediately write Razer off as overpriced just because they're more expensive than what you might get from Logitech but for that money you get well built and well presented products. %90 of Razer haters are hipsters jumping on the bandwagon that think just because something is expensive it immediately makes it overpriced.
I know a lot of people who'd choose Beats (yes, you heard me right) over these pair for $300.. and that's a double insult..
ATH-M50s & TMA-1 are respectable alternatives if you'd ask me. But how I wish there'll be cans with looks and build like the Aedle VK-1 or B&O H6 but sounds just as good as sub $300 monitors
I feel like, in reviewing a gaming product, you didn't go deep enough into how it performs. Sure gunfire and explosions sound great, but how does it handle footsteps and other, higher noises that alert you to enemy presence? What about for the non-FPS gamer? How does it sound for the usual gaming sfx? Is it clear, immersive? Is the 3D presentation and soundstage well-built? This isn't a purely music-marketed product, and you really can't treat it like one.
Agreed. Let's hope linus read this and improve his reviewing style
I own a pair of AKG K272HD Headphones which i use for gaming and listening to music. I got them at £100 and produce an excellent sound in both. As for the aluminium, yeah it looks nice but nothing is more durable than plastic if you dont want heavy cans.
Linus as a audiophile have you tried Grain Audio's OEHP? I enjoy your reviews and I would appreciate a trusted personality with the experience and know how to give a review of these elusive headphones.
Linis I would love for you to do more headphone reviews. Ive got my eyes on the V-Moda Crossfades myself but havent done much more research than on them.
I typed this comment with a Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013, listened to the video with my Razer Blackshark and clicked the post button with my Razer Naga 2014. Now I need to upgrade my Blacksharks.
Love Linus' honesty and candor in his reviews.
He really missed the point when he concluded that these are great for gaming without actually testing positional audio. In any FPS or action game, positional audio is extremely important and since these are closed cans, something tells me they don't perform quite as well as something like an ATH-900x or AKG K7xx.
For clarity, fedelity, Sony is also good inlcluding all round use just the models with detachable cables, bass razer will just do fine...
I have the Razer Kraken Pro that I use on my laptop and phone. I also have the Razer Megalodon and Carcharias (non 2013 edition) and I love them. I also have the Corsair Vengeance 2100 now. The Kraken has very VERY good bass. For rock and harder hitting music they are amazing but for something like violins (Lindsey Stirling is an amazing mixture of both) they don't sound as good compared to others. I don't know how I feel about the forged edition but I know i'm not getting any unless I find them around half off in maybe 2 years.. Also i'm not an "audiophile" but I do love the sound of good music and can tell when something isn't tuned right or could be tuned better. I really wish the forged edition would've kept the retractable mic from the Razer Kraken Pro but maybe they'll have a Forged Pro Edition or something with that later..
i have some razer blacksharks and it was the best choice in headsets ive made, with the mid range price and decent microphone, along with very good sound quaility for games i think they are a good choice compared to my previos kraken pros
About the question asked at the end of the video, I maximum spent 253 USD (converted from my local currency) on a pair of Sennheiser's HD 598. I know there are much more expensive products out there, but on the high-end market, prices are overinflated and price to quality ratio is very bad. If you have buckets of money (I don't) and you have suppa-duppa ears, you can go for insanely expensive equipment for a bit extra quality, otherwise, I say I would rather go as high as maximum 400-500 USD on a pair of headphones (you also need good sources to power them as well and this involves more money).
This new intro, even though it's pretty good, I very much feel like it isn't the LinusTechTips' cup of tea. Therefore I actually mute it - The first thing I hear that calm song it automatically reminds me of a very major, cold-hearted company. LinusTechTips is a collection of all of them, not only several major companies that paid Linus and gave him a script what to say. It's funny how a simple intro made me feel differently than what LTT actually is. I know that LTT is full of open-mindedness and that the forum community is very eager to help me like I'm their own, but that intro is just too cold for it to show any of that. It's supposed to be an *Intro*duction to the new people, and if it actually is, its not shining enough light on what LTT really has to offer. I don't know.. I'm just trying to write this but it's very difficult to explain... It just feels wrong to put that song in a LTT video.
/rant
Have you really just fucking wrote 11 lines of complaints about a FUCKING INTRO, WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU , IT'S A 5 SECOND FUCKING PART OF A VIDEO YOU FUCKING FREAK, GET THE FUCK OUT.
Well excuse me for having a thing for detail that is just too high for your 12 year old standards.
lol im not 12? it just makes no sense at all..... It's about the video not the intro.
*Discerning Audio snob here* - Great review, kind of already knew what you were going to say (They don't sound good and would be better if they were a headset). As long as Razer knew that they know that these headphones can't compete with headphones from the likes of real audio companies that have been around for over 25 years, that's good. If they were boasting that these sound better than anything close to their price range in terms of real headphones, I would have a problem.
very good review... did not expect Linus has that many headphones
These look beautiful. Wish, as you said, that they were more for gaming.
I have these Krakens and I love them! I use them mainly for gaming than listening to music but from what I have listen to they are still pretty damn good for the music I enjoy, plus I got them for $150 from a sale that Razer had going on and the build quality is amazing!
I got it today for my birthday and i love it
Don't like the headphones but I do like your review. Good job on being realistic and telling your audience things they do consider and care about. +1 Subscriber
Thank you for mentioning Razer's tone overall. I'm an audio junky but I'm looking for something with an attached mic. I like the construction/look of the Razer Blacksharks, is there anything in that range with a flatter tone and good mic. I'm thinking something under the $250 price range.
I'm into classical heavily, 75% of what I listen to + a lot of Pink Floyd.
razer Krakens earned my distrust with their earlier versions, dont really feel like trying out a headset almost 3 times the cost for the internals to fail , good review though.