2.11.2018

Razer Nari Wireless Gaming HeadsetI have got through so many headsets in recent years - four by Sony, a couple by Sennheiser, a few by Creative and a number of sets by brands I don’t even recall the name of. Some have been aimed at gaming use whilst others have been more for audio. They have all had good and bad points. Most recently a couple have broken at the weakest point - almost by design - at the articulating joint holding the ear pieces onto the head strap.These Razer Nari headphones are substantial and well balanced compared to many that I have used.They are of really good build quality and are well made and presented in Razer livery bright green on black.They are a full over the eardesign and are really comfortable even for big ears like mine.The head strap is of the adjustable double sprung design so they fit nicely onto your head and the weight is well distributed and they don’t slip.All headphones become tiresome over many hours of use - it’s your heads way of saying take a break - but these are better than many I’ve used.The Razer Nari Wireless will also work wired with the 3.5mm jack cable supplied. This is a good quality nylon braided cable with a right angled 4 pole 3.5 mm plug at one end to a straight 4 pole 3.5 mm plug at the other. This will allow connection to most PC and many portable device audio outputs directly. The cable is 1.4m long.There is also a nylon braided charging cable which is USB for connecting from PC or charger to a microUSB connection at the headset. Both USB and microUSB connections have green Razer branded insets.The manual recommends an initial four hour charge out of the box.The head set ear cups are full over the ear type and have a removable gel filled padded cup for comfort and pressure relief.The driver cups are substantial and there are a number of controls on the Left ear cup as well as it housing the microphone.The microphone is housed within the case and extends or retracts as needed. It tucks completely out of the way and there is also a microphone mute button.As well as the microphone the left ear cup houses the on|off switch and an in game volume balance control between chat and game audio. Also on the left cup there is the 3.5mm socket for direct cable connection along with the micro USB charging port.The right ear piece houses the main volume control and stores the RF USB dongle used for wireless connection between the head set and the PC. Wireless mode uses a 2.4GHZ radio frequency and the USB dongle needs to be removed from the Right ear housing where it is stowed and put into a USB port on your PC.On Mac running OSX 10.11.6 the dongle was immediately recognised and gave options for selection in settings. The volume is controlled from the headset.For music audio the quality was very good with good range and discrete but not overpowering bass. I’d say well balanced. Sound preferences are notoriously subjective, but I really like this headset.Wireless range held up to about twenty feet and two rooms away before breaking up.At listenable volumes there is very little spill from this headset so it won’t annoy other people in the room.The head set does have sound isolating qualities and is very immersive.The new Suspiria soundtrack is scary listening on these.The Razer Nari Headset supports THX Spatial Audio through Razer Synapse 3 software on Windows PCs.This is next generation stuff for many of us that will make games and media generally more immersive as it creates a 360 degree soundstage through the headset. Surround sound for your head. I’ve not used it yet and can’t vouch for it.The Nari ear pieces have LEDs embedded in the Razer logo which is controllable through the Razer software in Windows - by default it glows a solid green.This is a really good head set which will be appreciated by Gamers and non gamers alike and will complement anyone with a current Razer set up or laptop.

18.6.2020

Really excellent headphones. Very comfortable, can easy wear these for hours and hours. The sound is superb, and quite precise in the high and low ends. Not world class quality, but far far better than regular headphones and about what you expect for the price.The haptic drivers are also an excellent addition, perfect for gaming. Deep bass undertones such as engines idling will really rumble in your ear, and loud bangs can be physically felt. It's weird at first, but you get used to it. Music is hit and miss, the quality in general is excellent but I turn down the haptic by 10% for music listening. YouTube and movies can feel muddy, generally excellent but sometimes deep voices can trigger the haptic which can be unexpected.

12.12.2020

So I was really fortunate to get these for a fraction of the price during the Black Friday week. It was between these and waiting for the PS5 pulse headphones when they were available.The quality is excellent. They’re robust, they’re cold to the touch and parts feel well made.The fit is average. I’ve been using a set of Beats Solo 3’s and an adapter and I’m used to them hugging my head. These certainly don’t flop off but they aren’t as snug as I would have like. I do have a relatively small noggin though so if you’re an average sized adult male you’ll probably be okay. Equally, if you have plenny hair, you’ll be alright.The sound quality is either good or brilliant, and this firmly depends on the game and the activity.

2.11.2020

After using this headset for a solid 2 years, I can honestly say, well done Razer. This is as it stands, the only headset from Razer I've been happy with. And if not for a few flaws, which may put off some people here, I'd say it's the best headset I've ever used. I think when it comes to price, the headset definitely falls in a sweet-spot of value for money, as well as a glimpse of what good headsets feel like.So, the pros:-Very solid build quality (unlike the prior model, Man O War)-Haptic feedback is a welcome addition (though I use it for music more than gaming)-Synapse 3 makes good use of syncing the Nari's lighting with other Razer peripherals (shown in picture)-Decent battery life (generally,

6.1.2021

Really love this headset ! First off, in standard mode (with all the haptic tech off and stuff ) it sounds good, not a million times better than most headsets you’ve probably worn but still really good and better than most average ones.Microphone although again not the best in the world is clear and definitely more than fine for just gaming with friends or having Skype calls etcThis cooling Gel they mention to me isn’t a great feature the first 3 minutes you put them on yes they feel cold but then just like any other headset within an hour they feel warm just like any other headset doesAesthetically they look great I mean it’s razer they always do nice looking and feeling products and this is no exception,

10.11.2018

My son who is an avid gamer and he absolutely loves these.He uses via blue tooth to listen to music off his iPhone etc and uses to watch TV into the wee small hours.As I have mentioned he’s an avid gamer and on his PS4 he has happily paid for and used other brands of headphones with mic both wired and blue toothed while gaming. None have matched the quality, design or sound he has experienced with these.These headphones have blown him away. Listening to his music he has appreciated the brilliant sound and likewise with his games .....TV equally the sound is amazing.....his TV is 4K Samsung and his PS4 is an older version which I don’t know if this makes a difference to sound quality or not.His

13.7.2019

I've been using these on and off for a few weeks now and I have to say that I'm impressed.One concern that I always have when buying new headphones or headsets is the fit and comfort. Some that I have tried in the past make it feel as if your head is in a vice after more than half an hour of use or they can make your ears feel very warm. Not so with this Razer headset, I found that they were a snug fit without being too tight and the material that the earcups were made from seem to do a good job of reducing heat build up.I use them wirelessly via the included USB receiver, although they can be used wired if needed but after going wireless with most of my tech over the last few years I find cables get in the way.

7.12.2020

Coming from an Astro A50, I've gotta say, the Nari ultimate, which is almost half the price of the A50, is fantastic!Audio quality is about on par, crisp highs, clear mids and deep lows. However, if you crank the bass up, it can get a little... Wobbly. Whereas the A50 keep their quality even at adjusted bass level.However, where these shine is in the haptic feedback. It honestly, genuinely, changes the game. Figuratively and literally. For music, you get a great bit of feedback through your lows, giving you that 'at the concert' vibe. It feels like the bass is vibrating through head, not in an annoying way, more in the added senses way. It's great.For gaming, wow, I've only had a run at Doom eternal and warzone,

10.10.2019

To be honest I thought the Haptic feature was going to be gimmicky, however I watched a few reviews from trusted Youtubers and they changed my mind enough to press the button.The haptic feature is so good in game that playing without it switched on just doesnt feel right anymore!Ten out of ten to Razer for developing this.The haptic feature works independent of any programming, unlike the rumble effect on game controllers which need to be told when to buzz or rattle etc so the effect doesnt need to be limited to your game play, feel explosions in action movies and it almost feels like your at a gig listening to music with them on.

6.12.2020

The mic seems to be a known issue with this headset. I thought it was just my settings but upon researching further it seems that a tinny sounding mic is a common issue across this model of headset. Luckily for me, the mic on this was to be the 'backup' for when I didn't want to use my Yeti mic, so that doesn't cause me huge issues.... but if this is to be your primary mic then you may wish to consider your purchase a little more carefully.The noise cancellation is good, the haptic feedback is very novel, and the sound quality is excellent. I have quite a small head and these are a touch on the large side for me, it's not as huge and unwearable as the Corsair Void headset was.

6.6.2019

I was uncertain about the haptic feedback that's one of the main features of the Nari.I know I don't like led effects on headsets., unless you play in public. Fortunately, you can turn them off and save a little battery life.On the other hand, the THX surround sound is excellent. You can adjust the virtual speakers as you want. It certainly sounds better than other options. It works well with games, but also works with music.So. Haptic feedback. A headset that vibrates. Must be annoying, right? Actually, no. And that was surprising.It works by analysing the bass sounds. No bass, no vibration. And it works with music too. You can adjust the level of vibration via a wheel on the right cup.With games,

29.11.2020

This product is great for gaming/ listening to music. The rumble feature is top quality. It adds that extra punch to all the bassy sounds you expect to hear. It’s a bit weird to get used to at first, but once you’re used to it, you can never go back again. It’s brilliant.My only gripes with this headset is the software that is required to change the audio/microphone/lighting/rumble settings and the microphone in general.The microphone on the headset is useable but is not of great quality. There are definitely better options out there if you are going to be using this headset for predominately chatting to people. But if you plan to use a free standing microphone then my next point will be irrelevant,

17.7.2020

I really like these headphones but unfortunately I will be returning them.First off I was using them with my PS4.The sound quality was brilliant I cant say it's 7.1 surround sound because I think on the PS4 is only stereo. But I could be wrong. I thought the bass was excellent and it did give you a great sense of being up close and personal in the game . At the time I'm playing Tomb Raider. I had to turn down the ingame music as it was creating too much vibration in the headset. The vibration was a good feature and something that you had to get used to but like I said if in Game music was too loud the vibration would react from that rather than what was going on in the game.They don't feel overly heavy once on your head and feel very comfortable.

26.1.2021

Update:After issues with constant disconnects that appeared to be the result of driver issues the USB recivier would no longer be recognized by my computer altogether. After talking to Razers excellent customer support I was able to RMA my faulty headset and get a new one that works great. The headset sounds amazing and the haptic feedback feature is really nice. The headset is also well built and sturdy with a comfortable fit.I'll leave the original review below:"The headset itself is pretty great with pretty good sound and the haptic feedback is nice however this is only when the damn thing works.The headset itself seems to rely on THX synapse for sound which has some pretty great results however it will spontanteously crash and just stop working,

6.12.2020

I bought a Steel Series Arctis 5 headset, because I loved my Icemat Siberias. Boy was I disappointed, the audio bleed from what I was listening to, the poor bass, the high trebles, the fact that it wouldn't stay on my head and flopped forward, and that I couldn't get it loud enough to drown out everything else. The one thing you want to do when you use headphones is hear what you're listening to more than the outside world. The only redeeming factor is that the microphone on the Steel Series is good.That's why I coveted the Nari Ultimate headset, it's wireless, it has haptic feedback, which adds so much more to the audio experience than I expected, it has 50mm drivers which significantly alter the ability to play audio loud,

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