20.3.2019

I’ll ignore the fluff and get straight to brass tacks; I have three headsets to compare; the new Logitech G432 (which is an upgrade to the long running G430), the Sennheiser HD25 (a classic pair of audiophile headphones; cheaper than many more recent audiophile headphones, but in my opinion still one of the best for audio), and of course the Kraken.The Kraken is better than the Logitech. The Logitech is a one trick pony that relies on its emulation box of tricks (via its USB connection port). Take the emulation box away and plug straight into audio-out and the G432 is just not that good; it sounds hollow and cheap. The Kraken and G432 are more evenly matched if you use the G432 via its USB port,but then you still have the plasticky Logitech bodywork that looks distinctly old fashioned (its pretty much unchanged since the G430; a 2013 model!). Out of the two I’d pick the Kraken overall.Taken on its own as a gaming headphone, the Kraken does well. There’s simply nothing bad about it. It feels sturdy because it is metal. It is very comfortable, and the sound is perfect for gaming (and movies). It tends towards bass without sounding too muddy, and the stereo separation is good. It rarely goes into distortion at high volume. I used it for a good long session with a modern game that supports modern gaming audio standards (Metro Exodus) and have no qualms with the performance.You also get good noise cancelling via the ear cups; they physically muffle the outside world (bit of an understatement; the ear pads are actually an inch thick!), and you don’t have to turn the volume up much to completely cut out external noise. The ear cups are equally massive (4 inches across, and stand 2.5 inches out from your head on either side – proper aviation headphones!). These are chunky headphones, but also surprisingly light and comfortable. Oh; an additional bonus if you wear glasses (or a head tracking frame); the cups are soft and designed not to press on your glasses so you won’t get sore ears.There's no LEDs or any such fluff, but if you pick the green headphones you don't need flashing lights. The green is very bright and eye-catching. Think neon green marker pen!For listening to music, the Kraken does great given they are gaming headphones. A bit weak in the mids and tends towards bass but that’s to be expected because so do most gaming headphones.Tested against the HD25 and listening to the Battlefield 1 soundtrack (specifically the Flight of the Pigeon), the HD25’s absolutely kill the Kraken in the mids and highs (and equals it in bass) but again, that’s okay because the HD25’s kill most gaming headphones for music.Listening to bass heavy music (Born Slippy by Underworld), I cant tell the two headphones apart, so for things like dance and rap, the Kraken may be a good choice. The Kraken may tend towards bass, but it isn’t as muddy as lesser gaming headphones in the mids and highs. Perfect for listening to music if you are studying because you get decent sound and very good noise cancelling.Overall, the Kraken is actually not bad for listening to music, especially as you don’t need software drivers to make it sound good (as per the Logitech); you can just plug it into a standard audio jack and you are good to go. Plus the HD25’s are not at all good for multiplayer gaming (they don’t have the wide sound-stage that competitive gaming requires, and of course don’t have a mic), so even if you own a pair of audiophile cans, you still need something like the Kraken if you are serious about your gaming.Downsides?None really. The only issue you might see is being fooled into thinking they are open cup headphones because of the grills on the sides. They are not; the grills are just for show! You probably wouldn't wear them out either, as they make you look like a cosmonaut... unless of course you're in Baikonur where the look is bang on trend.So overall, the Kraken is a very good set of gaming headphones, having a very wide sound-stage, decent power in the bass area because of its large drivers, and because it doesn’t require any software, is actually a decent set of general headphones. They are also very comfortable to wear.I actually can’t find much to fault them as a pair of gaming headphones (there wasn't actually much to say about using them as gaming headphones because they worked so well!); all the bases are covered, with no unexpected weaknesses.

27.11.2019

These Razer Kraken Ultimate headphones have been designed from the ground up for serious gamers. For the best possible sound quality - including support for THX Spatial Audio - these are USB only. There’s no aux adapter and no wireless functionality. Whilst some home consoles support USB audio, these headphones are clearly geared towards PC gamers that can use the Razer Synapse software (PC only) to customise the setup of the headphones. THX Spatial Audio is also only supported for PC gamers, so although you can use the headset with both PS4 and Nintendo Switch, it’s fair to say they’re at their best on PC.The microphone retracts almost completely into the left ear cup and can be simply pulled out on a flexi boom arm.A squeeze of the mic tip mutes it. On the back of the headset there’s a simple volume control and another button to turn THX Spatial Audio app settings on and off. The ear cups are huge and very comfy, even if I’m wearing my specs. They fit right over the ear and the cushions are gel-infused to keep them feeling cool. I find them comfy even after a couple of hours of gaming. The braided cable is 2 meters long -which I found plenty long enough - and has a handy little cable management tie attached.On PS4 I had to make sure that the console was powered on before I connected the headphones - if they’re plugged in before you turn the console on they’re not detected. They are then detected as “Razer Kraken Ultimate” under Audio input (microphone) and Output (audio). On PS4 you’re getting high quality stereo audio and not THX Spatial Audio, but they still sound great. The only disappointment is that the volume cannot be adjusted very high - the volume control on the headphone did not function, and whilst upping the master volume on the PS4 certainly helps, you can’t make them as loud as I would like. Mic quality was great. I had to turn down the Mic sensitivity in the Playstation settings because everyone said I was too loud.On Nintendo Switch, things were surprisingly really great - I wasn’t even 100% sure they’d work. Obviously you can only use the headphones when the console is docked, and again you’re not getting THX Spatial, but you can really crank them up (the volume control on the back of the headset actually works) and they sounded fabulous. Playing Platinum Games (I’m a huge fan) new magnum opus Astral Chain on Switch was the first time I heard these headphones really perform and they knocked me out, they really did add to the experience. I quickly found myself switching out carts to hear how different games sounded.Using the headphones on my HP Omen laptop was the first time I got to use the Razer Synapse software. It’s easy to use and offers some pretty deep personalisation options - from a ten stage graphic equaliser with presets to mic sensitivity, volume and side tone. You also get to play around with the THX Spatial Audio. Being able to customise the effect in a clean demo environment really does showcase how well it can work. There’s a chopper sound effect that moves around the sound stage and you do get a real sense of it moving from in front to behind as well as the traditional side to side of stereo. In game I found it slightly more difficult to tell what was going on. Doom for example sounded absolutely immense, but I had no real increased perception of where I was likely to be attacked from next. I will admit that my PC collection consists largely of indie games, Steam sales and Humble Bundles so I’m not necessarily playing the very latest AAA titles - I don’t know if that has any bearing.Overall these are fantastic sounding, super comfortable headphones with a great mic. Whilst I have yet to play a game that has truly sold me on the virtues of the THX Spatial Audio system, these are still superb sounding headphones that get a lot of things right.

7.11.2019

QUICK SUMMARYA great pair of USB wired gamers headphones with excellent sound, great on-head comfort, and incredible lighting effects for standout interactive sessions. Both the ears and the headphone cups have colour morphing abilities, and the light show is highly customisable. Hugely fun and completely nuts, these headphones will definitely get you noticed online! They’re good for cosplay too, by the way.PLUS POINTS* Unique visuals that let you stand out form the online crowd* Noise cancelling microphone works well, giving you a clean audio feed* Microphone fully retracts when not in use* Lighting effects can be made interactive with sound or online feed.* A claimed 16.8 million coloursavailable for your customisable lighting effects* Good sound quality with plenty of power and punch from large drivers.* Excellent audio spatial separation gives an immersive 3D soundscape* Cosplay mode - store your lighting effect of choice and use it on the go (power bank required)* Also available in green if pink is too much for you.MINUS POINTS* Significant price hike from the standard Krakens without ears or lighting* Not wireless* The Chroma lighting is controlled by Synapse 3 which is only available on a Windows PC.* For full 7.1 surround sound you need a Windows 10 64 Bit pc.A MORE DETAILED REVIEWI began by feeling a little dismissive about these headphones, but I’ve been completely won over. They’re just bonkers, and that’s what I love about them. The world can be dull enough as it is, so who needs another bla pair of boring grey headphones when you can look fabulous with ears and lights, and weirdness happening on your head?!I was surprised by how light these headphones are, and that, together with the gel ear cushions makes them surprisingly comfortable for long term use. It’s possible to forget you’re wearing them, and that adds to the immersive experience when you’re gaming. Speaking of which, the 3D soundscape these produce is really convincing, with accurate directionality that helps you avoid those surprise ambushes! It’s things like that which give you the edge over your competitors.The reactive lighting is a lot of fun, and really lets you stand out from the crowd. Using the Synapse 3 software you need to download the Steamer Companion app, which allows full control of stream reactive lighting. This is a lot of fun of course, but if you earn money through online activity it could really boost your earnings too, encouraging subscribers to be more interactive with your content. The lighting effects can alternatively be controlled by you if you prefer, and Synapse 3 gives you an unlimited combination of colours and lighting patterns that will keep you entertained for hours. I like the ability to pick your effects according to mood, and it quickly becomes an extension of your personal expression.COSPLAY MODEIf you want to enjoy your lighting effects on the fly it’s easy.Here’s what to do:1. Plug your Razer Kraken Kitty Edition into your PC.2. Choose a preset lighting effect using Razer Synapse.3. Unplug your headset from the USB port.4. Press and hold the THX Spatial Audio button.5. Plug your headset into a portable charger.6. Release the THX Spatial Audio button.CONCLUSIONI like these headphones a lot! They’re mad of course, and brilliant because of it. The Chroma lighting adds to the price tag, but creates a real wow factor that adds a huge amount to the user experience. And that makes them great value for money in my opinion. So, they’re bags of fun, and I’m sure would be a real hit as a gift for the gamer who enjoys pink. Or green, come to think of it, because that’s available too. Recommended.

19.5.2020

When I look for gaming headsets to buy, I always consider the sound quality (obviously), comfort, noise cancellation quality, the bass (for footsteps) and the mic quality, so this review will be mainly based on those things.Sound QualityThe sound quality is phenomenal, all reviews say “for this affordable price, the sound quality is great”, but I don’t think that is fair, I believe the sound quality is great for 3 times the price of these headphones. Everything is crisp and clear. In addition to this, something I did not expect, these headphones are great for movie watch and music as well! The bass shakes the headphones but doesn’t overshadow the trebles and the highs.The 7.1 surround system software that you can download (with the activation code provided with the purchase) works like a charm and is perfect for fps and campaign gaming.ComfortThese headphones are ultra light and have such a compact build, they feel super comfortable on your head and ears. They have a tight fit but with all the padding, you can barely feel the headphones. These are perfect for long hours of gaming, so obviously ideal for these times with everyone being in lockdown and gaming for 12+ hours a day! Also the mic is easy to move around and very flexible which is always a good feature to have.Noise CancellationObviously there isn’t active noise cancellation technology on these headphones but if Razer said there is, they would’ve gotten away with it! You can barely hear things around you, I have a (extremely) loud mechanical keyboard and I cannot hear it at all which is just great. Makes me so immersed in the gameplay and focus on nothing but that.BassI think everyone can figure out the theme of this review by now! Everything is amazing! That goes for the bass as well. As I mentioned, the bass can be strong enough to shake the headphones but doesn’t overshadow all the other sound fx. In gaming, especially for fps games like CSGO and COD, these headphones will be extremely useful as the footsteps are loud and clear and with the amazing surround system, you’ll never have to guess which way the enemy is coming from.Mic QualitySpeechless! Which is kind of an ironic thing to say for this part of the review. Like I said, I have a very very very loud mechanical keyboard and as you can imagine, all my friends are always complaining, so I would have to put my mic input level to the point where they can barely hear me. With the Kraken X, the mic picks up nothing but myvoice, and it is so sharp and clear and all myfriends noticed it straight away. I tested it out on discord and couldn’t believe how good my voice sounds!Bonus!These headphones look so cool, with a matte black finish and lit green Razer logos on the sides.VerdictWould definitely without a shadow of a doubt recommend these to anyone who is looking for headphones, cheap or expensive! I addition to this, the warranty is amazing and the Razer customer support is fast and reliable.Great experience all around!O Mostafa

26.5.2020

-just received the package-the packaging was decent but overall meh. sadly the headphones don't come with a pouch-microphone and speaker test on laptopspeakers ridiculously decent, not the best but far above average, comparing to the Powerbeats Pro sounds relatively the same, 'apart from when the beat drops' as expected. the microphone is not Walmart gaming headphone level but not the best, maybe after fiddling with it my opinion would change. but for now the microphone did not sound as fulfilling as the inbuilt microphone on my Mac.-had to wait for the console to update so that sucked, literally the worst timing.(really triggering).-still waiting for the console updatejust as stated all you need to do is plug into the controller to be connected to the console (xbox 1x).the speakers sound incredible for music, and It means a lot coming from someone that plays with a full sound system normally.noticed the headphones are quite heavy, you can really feel the weight on your neck, but it is manageable. After longer gameplays I would re-review the whole thing.aiit 100% lets go.-Console test (overall)F1 2019The cars sound flat compare to the sound system, an incredible decrease in sound depth *lap times are about a second of :( , maybe i'm rusty or maybe the difference in tone. not sure if its the headphones in particular or all headphones. so take with a pinch of salt. actually to change it to something relatively close to the sound system I went to audio settings, then advanced audio settings then changed radio output device to main output device. it sort of tricks the system, sounds way better and vibrant. Yeah, way better although you become more afraid of locking up.Forza horizon 4 and motorspot 7 (never noticed the game had ads your forced to watch) btw if you want the lego pack contact me.Sounds decent enough, not outstanding but really good.the cars actually sound better than the surround sound, those crackles and downshifts (especially the holy trinity and their modern counterparts). definitely your moneys worth or this game.FIFA, GTA, ACECOMBAT, FORTNITE & COD franchisessounds ok, would go more in-depth after 2 weeks of offline and online play, but right now its just meh.-Overall reviewI got mine, the Razer Kraken for Console for about 52.25 pounds and it was totally worth itpros consSounds good both with music and games a lot of plastic (I personally don't mind)Works on xbox without any setup quite heavytotally worth the price of purchase design is quite cumbersome (just pointing out, IDM)Build seems sturdywould I recommend, 100% on the X or this if price difference is below 10 pounds.I hope this helps, add me on xbox (traplordafro21), or reply to this review for further questions.most likely I wasted my time with this, but if there's anyone that appreciates this you are most definitely welcome.Would be Re-reviewing after 2-4 weeks of ownership.

1.5.2019

I've been using this Razer headset for a few weeks now, both for general use and for its intended purpose as a gaming headset. It's a sizeable bit of kit, built solidly with big round metal ear cups, but thankfully doesn't weigh as much as you might think.The cups themselves are quite tight, which appears to be by design to help attain the excellent level of noise isolation. The ear pads are comfortable though, and whilst they thankfully don't itch after longer use, the inside of the cups can get fairly warm.The cable comes in two parts, with a shorter four-pole cable from the headset, and a longer extension cable that also splits the single connector into separate headphone and mic plugs.

22.4.2020

I bought these because I was in the market for something good for my games on PC. I was drawn between these and another pair but decided to go with these. They're noise canceling and the microphone works well, but you may need to change some of the settings through the PC for it to suit you better. For the first 3-ish months, you could feel the cooling pads really set in on your ears, it was great. But now they don't really have that much cooling left in them, I can hardly feel it anymore. Not sure if that's just me or the fact I have used them every week. The headset is comfortable though and is adjustable for head sizes. The microphone is stored in the left side of the headset and can be pulled out.

28.4.2019

The overall build quality of these Razer Kraken Gaming Headset is excellent and they feel solid without being that heavy but they are, like other gaming headsets, a bit oversized. The ear pads are thick and comfortable and the gel inside does make them cooler than others. There's a hidden recess inside the pads to ease the pressure on your spec's if you wear them and it does help a bit. The headband is chunky but stays comfortable for extended periods.The sound quality for games is really good while being disappointing for music, overall it's a quality sound but it's got too much mid-range and lacks really deep bass. There's excellent detail and that gives a wide and accurate stereo stage,

5.8.2020

Took a little set up, the razor drivers are a little annoying, they require online activation to use the 7.1 features and didn't work at all without them, even with proper drivers. For some reason the servers were acting up, but once I had messed around with them for a while and reinstalled the program and tweaked some windows settings, they work absolutely perfectly and the quality is pretty good. They can go as low as about 30 hz, which for a £50 headset, I wasn't actually expecting, so that's a happy surprise. The sound quality is pretty ace, its not exactly enough to be uncomfortable on max volume, which is good, but I know some people like to have the option to destroy their eardrums.

2.7.2021

4 stars because I've not tested the mic or software. Arguably, the most important things are the speakers anyway!Righto, so out of the box you get the impression that this is a budget product. Sure, the box is nice and all, but inside it is pretty bog standard which is fine. A lot of companies like to dazzle the purchaser with swish packaging that's just going to end up in a whale's stomach anyway so it's nice to see you're not being treated like a nitwit who goes after things because they're swanky looking.I upgraded from a Corsair Void Pro (yes, I consider moving from a £70 product to a £30 product as an upgrade - you'll see why) and was expecting the Razer X to be not as good due to the price.

5.10.2020

Date purchased: May 2020RIP Headphones: September 2020Razer support: UselessI bought these headphones when I purchased my new rig because I redid everything. I wanted a slightly more expensive set but as I spent around 2k on my gaming build, I had to be sensible. I wish I'd spent a little extra at the time and gotten better quality but hindsight is 20/20.For the record, they worked great and I never had an issue with sound quality or voice quality on the mic. The problem is that after about 4 months the sides started to wear through and then snapped completely (as shown in the picture).Because I have limited funds and it's not easy to find the money to replace things, I'm very careful with my stuff.

30.9.2020

Some may wonder whether these headphones really are that good. I’m gonna tell you a story. Call of Duty Warzone. It’s the last circle and I’m alone, my teammates dead. As they speak words of encouragement to me, I think GOD THATS GOOD SOUND QUALITY. Situated in Riverside, I sit on the top floor of a house...waiting. I close my eyes, my ears are my weapon of choice and they tell me everything. I hear footsteps below me running up the stairs to my right. I open my eyes and send a RPG rocket at him. Dead. And I think again, GOD THATS GOOD SOUND QUALITY. Separating my team’s voices from the action is too easy. I don’t even have to try, and again I think GOD THATS GOOD SOUND QUALITY. The gas is moving in again.

21.10.2020

I bought this headset primarily for gaming both on the PC as well as on PS4 and I have not been disappointed whatsoever, this is after buying the Razer Blackshark V2 X which I unfortunately found to be a bit of a tight fit however the Razer Kraken Ultimate I find to be far more comfortable to wear for prolonged periods of time.The build quality is fantastic being reasonably weighty due to the aluminium and steel construction this gives it a reasonable heft to each headphone however not enough to make it noticeable during wear and use. The audio quality is incredibly solid that is with both the output as well as the input, my friends immediately commented that I sounded incredibly clear through the mic and was very well heard.

24.12.2019

This is a review of the Razer Kraken 2019 headset, which is the 2nd to latest addition of the Kraken lineup, and was a refresh of the previous Kraken models.This headset features Dolby Atmos 7.1 Surround Sound, which is useful when playing battle royale games like PUBG, Fortnite or general first-person shooter games, because by this you can tell where enemies are, as their footsteps can be heard around different directions from you. This feature can also be used for watching movies or listening to music in 8D audio.The headset is easy to set up and plugs into your 3.5mm audio jack, and requires minimal setup. The headset also comes with a spare audio splitter in case your PC has 2 audio sockets,

18.11.2020

What came in the box:The headset with a connecting cable, it has a functional mute button and a volume control dial on the cable. Alongside the headset, came another cable used for connecting the headset to a PC, the mic and audio cables.Finally, I received some documentation, some stickers and a code for the 7.1 surround sound software - more on this later.General aesthetic:I received my order yesterday, they look great inside the box, extremely well presented. It feels nice, each part is well crafted, pulling the headphones down to fit over the head feels great, nice tactile feel.The microphone is seated inside the headset,

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