Razer’s new gaming headset, the Kraken 7.1, features thick and soft headphone pads that create a comfortable seal, as well as fabric on the ear cushions that doesn’t trap heat as much as faux leather. This headset is perfect for gamers with glasses who want to reduce tension on their ears and head. Additionally, hidden glasses channels are engraved into the pads to reduce tension and facilitate a good seal. A velor option would be desirable, but Razer has been using this solution for a while and it works well. ..
The Razer Kraken Ultimate is a great gaming headset that offers good isolation. It’s not as good as active noise cancellation, but the ear cushions do a good job of blocking out the kind of noise you’d encounter at home. This is a pure PC headset, after all, you don’t have to block out noisy cafes or buses on the go.
The Razer Kraken Ultimate is a good gaming headset for those who want an accurate sound. The bass is overemphasized and the mid and high ranges are understated, which can lead to auditory masking.
The microphone of the Razer Kraken Ultimate is not particularly remarkable. As with most gaming headset mics, there is a steep attenuation in the bass range up to about 400 Hz and a slight boost in the treble. This means that sibilants come through loud and clear, which is important for making speech sound natural. However, people with lower voices will find that they sometimes sound a bit like they are speaking into a tin can, as the underemphasized bass can take away much of the natural timbre. ..
