Razer Kraken V2 surround headset is priced at $100
Razer Kraken is now into the second generation. Razer Kraken Pro V2 and Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 are the new gaming headsets from the elite gaming accessory maker. These two new headsets are created to meet demands of e-sports athletes and enthusiast gamers. The Pro V2 is priced at $79.99 and is available at various markets across the globe. 7.1 V2 on the other hand is priced at $99.99 and will be available soon.
Both the headsets come with unibody aluminum frame for longevity. The custom tuned 50mm drivers created accurate audio reproduction and are bigger than the drivers in previous generation headset. Kraken 7.1 V2 on the other hand features advanced 7.1 virtual surround sound engine. The ear cushions too are larger and softer, offer better sound isolation compared to previous generation. The cushions feature in-mold channels so that those who wear specs can wear the headset without any discomfort. While the microphone on Pro V2 is unidirectional, the one on 7.1 V2 has active noise cancelling, activated using Razer Synapse.
“We designed the Razer Kraken V2 headsets to deliver the best esports-focused experience,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “Pro-gaming athletes of today will excel thanks to the Razer Kraken V2’s powerful 50mm custom-tuned drivers, highly durable unibody aluminum frame and redesigned ergonomics for maximum comfort.”
Razer Kraken Pro V2 Key Features:
- 50 mm audio drivers custom-tuned for balanced in-game audio and communications
- Unibody aluminum frame for extended durability
- Designed for maximum comfort and zero fatigue
- Frequency response: 12 Hz – 28 kHz
- Impedance: 32 Ω @ 1 kHz
- Sensitivity (@1 kHz): 118 dB
- Input power: 30 mW (Max)
- Drivers: 50 mm, with Neodymium magnets
- Inner ear cup diameter: 56 mm / 2.2 in.
- Connection type: Analog 3.5 mm
- Cable length: 1.3 m / 4.27 ft. plus 2 m / 6.6 ft mic splitter adapter cable
- Approx. weight: 322 g / 0.71 lbs.
Microphone:
- Frequency response: 100 Hz – 10 kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: > 55 dB
- Sensitivity (@1 kHz): -38 ± 3 dB
- Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional
In-line controls:
- Analog volume control wheel
- Microphone quick mute toggle
Audio usage:
- Devices with 3.5 mm audio jack
Audio + microphone usage
- Devices with 3.5 mm audio + mic combined jack
br />System requirements
- PC / Mac / PlayStation® 4 / Xbox One*
- Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.9 (or higher)
- Internet connection for driver installation
- At least 100 MB of free hard disk space
Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 Key Features
- Advanced 7.1 virtual surround sound engine for pinpoint positional audio
- Active noise-cancelling digital microphone for crystal-clear communication*
- Unibody aluminum frame for extended durability
- Frequency response: 12 Hz – 28 kHz
- Impedance: 32 Ω @ 1 kHz
- Sensitivity (@1 kHz): 123 dB
- Input power: 30 mW (Max)
- Drivers: 50mm, with Neodymium magnets
- Inner ear cup diameter: 56 mm / 2.2 in.
- Connection type: Digital USB
- Cable length: 2 m / 6.6 ft.
- Approx weight: 346 g / 0.76 lbs.
Microphone:
- Frequency response: 100 Hz – 10 kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: > 55 dB
- Sensitivity (@1 kHz): -38 ± 3 dB
- Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional