Razer Kraken Ultimate Unboxing and initial thoughts
32This is an unboxing of the Razer Kraken Ultimate gaming headset with my initial thoughts and an overview of the device.
See the official page here - https://www.razer.com/gaming-audio/razer-kraken-ultimate
See the Razer Kraken Ultimate here:
Razer US - https://razer.a9yw.net/jK4V5
Best Buy - https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/xAvO5
Amazon US - https://amzn.to/37OKdeF
Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/2FvCg23
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Highlights of the Kraken Ultimate for me are:
- Superb virtual surround sound (very accurate)
- Comfortable (cooling) ear cups
- Sturdy design
Lowlights are:
- Poor audio range
- Low frequency response
- Lacks moveable ear cups
- Lacks padding on headband
- Mic quality is OK
Specs of the Razer Kraken Ultimate are:
THX Spatial Audio
Custom-tuned 50mm drivers
Active noise-canceling microphone
Eyewear-friendly cooling gel cushions
Razer Chroma™ RGB underglow lighting
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω @ 1 kHz
Sensitivity (@1 kHz): 112 dB
Drivers: 50 mm, with Neodymium magnets
Inner ear cup diameter: 65 x 60 mm
Connection type: USB Digital
Cable length: 2.0 m / 6.56 ft.
Approx. weight: 390 g / 0.86 lbs
Oval ear cushions: Designed for full-ear coverage with cooling gel, for sound isolation and comfort
Microphone Frequency response: 100 Hz – 10 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 60 dB
Sensitivity (@1 kHz): -38 ± 3 dB
Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional ECM boom
Mute Function: Click-to-mute
On-earcup controls
Volume up and down
THX Spatial Audio on/off toggle
Audio Usage
Audio Usage: Devices with USB Connector
Audio + Microphone Usage: Devices with USB Connect
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Recorded with:
Panasonic Lumix GH4 - https://amzn.to/2ZE54B0
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32 mm Lens - https://amzn.to/2L9mm0O
Panasonic Lumix G Macro Lens - https://amzn.to/2ZCmTML
Blue Yeti mic - https://amzn.to/2Hz9GOE
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