7 month replace: Nonetheless utilizing these headphones, and tbh, I nonetheless love them. They’re actually comfy to put on for lengthy play periods (we’re speaking 10-16 hours with common breaks) and do not harm my head or give me a headache.
That stated, the static continues to be very a lot a difficulty. I’ve switched to an entire totally different pc and after a couple of hours of taking part in, nonetheless run into the sharp static problem I talked about within the 2 week replace. If that have been mounted, these could be excellent finances headphones… and truthfully, I might nonetheless think about them an incredible headset for the value, simply be ready to unplug and replug them each few hours to do away with the static.
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2 week replace: To date so still-not-bad! I spent a couple of days shoving my headphones on a chunky stuffed animal (A grim reaper squishable, if anybody is curious lmao), and that helped stretch and loosen the band. No extra uncomfortable pinching!
My ONLY criticism is… static. It does not occur on a regular basis, but when I am carrying these for an prolonged time frame (4+ hours minimal), I begin to get a quiet crackle in the precise ear. Thankfully the repair is simply to unplug and replug the headphones. Admittedly I’ve not tried different USB ports on my pc to see if the issue persists. I fortuitously have but to expertise the extraordinarily loud crackle that some customers have reported, only a quiet poprocks-sounding crackle.
The sound has additionally grown on me! You simply must fiddle with the EQ to discover a setting that works for you!
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Unique Overview:
I’ve had these headphones for a day now, so this assessment relies off of preliminary ideas. I will in all probability come again and replace this after I’ve had the headphones for some time longer and damaged them in a bit!
I have been utilizing the identical pair of Razer Kitty Krakens for about 3 years now, (and earlier than that I had ANOTHER pair of standard Krakens for about 5 years) and I’ve beloved them, however like a variety of Razer stuff, they do not final (Disconnecting, crackling, popping sounds, and so forth). Nonetheless, they set the bar excessive for consolation and sound high quality. So how do these examine?
First off, these are a lot lighter, however with out feeling fragile or dainty. My Krakens have been vulnerable to sliding off my head if I tilted my head down, however these keep securely in place–both a blessing and a curse. The clamping power is fairly brutal. I haven’t got a very giant head, however these nonetheless appear to be gripping onto my cranium for expensive life. Apparently the headscarf is fabricated from a metallic alloy, in order that’s not too stunning. I will strive cramming it on to a chonky stuffed animal whereas I am not at my pc to assist break them in a bit, as a result of to date the tightness is my solely criticism in the case of consolation! As I kind this I am feeling a little bit of that pinch already.
The noise canceling is respectable. They’re the equal of ear muffs in that regard.
The sound high quality is totally different. Out of the field it’s kind of skinny and sparkly, positively seeming to want the highest finish. That stated, there are three EQ choices PLUS the toggleable 7.1, which modifications the sound too–and DRASTICALLY, at that. I discover myself having to vary the EQ relying on if I am listening to music, taking part in video video games, or watching stuff on twitch/youtube. The Krakens have a a lot hotter sound as compared, and after years of utilizing them, the fifine ones positively sound brighter (not essentially factor, however not unhealthy both, only a matter of choice), however once more that relies on the EQ you choose. With the ability to swap the EQ and seven.1 SS proper on the cable is a pleasant comfort.
So over all, sound high quality? It is good, however from my untrained ear these guys sound a bit extra balanced than my Krakens that favor the low-end a bit extra (backed up by its chart on RTINGS! Sadly the fifine headsets aren’t on there but to correctly examine, although).
Now, the microphone high quality is INSANE. I’ve by no means heard a headset mic sound so clear. I like that it is detachable, and I simply hope I will not lose it.
Lastly, aesthetics? Stellar, for my part! RGB will at all times be enjoyable, and I disagree with some critiques I’ve seen that say the rotating RBG on this seems low-cost. In opposition to the matte, I feel it seems clear! Then once more, I am a sucker for RGB, so that you do you!
Total, -for the price-, I might say these are a strong pair of headphones! Enjoying with the EQ and encompass sound choices will likely be paramount for locating your most popular sound, and so long as the headscarf loosens up a bit with put on, I can see these turning into a really viable pair of headphones long-term, so long as they stand the take a look at of time!
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