Best PC Gaming Headset: Razer Megalodon 7.1 Surround Sound USB Gaming Headset (Black)

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Product Details

Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 7.4 x 7.8 inches ; 14.9 ounces
Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B002EVPBH0
Item model number: RZ04-00250100-R3U1

Price : $126.84
You Save : $23.15 (15%)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
The Razer Megalodon is a 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset designed specifically to incorporate the Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine, making it the definitive headset for gamers today. Utilizing next generation HRTF technologies and a superb DSP with unheard of processing power, the Razer Megalodon is the most advanced audio headset of its kind.

Amplifying and noise filtering microphone
7.1 virtualized surround sound
Toggle the Razer Maelstrom on and off
Independent control over the center, front, side and rear speakers
The control wheel allows for on-the-fly adjustments of every function
Convenient access to mute the microphone
Mic Sens controls the amount of background noise filtered out
Mic Level controls the volume the microphone outputs to teammates

Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Impedance: 32Ω at 1kHz
Sensitivity (1kHz, 1V/Pa): 102 dB ± 4dB at 1 kHz
Max. Input Power: 200 mW
Drivers: 40 mm, with neodymium magnet Microphone
Frequency Response: 50 - 16,000 Hz
Sensitivity (-37 dB ± 4dB 1kHz, 1V/Pa): Variable (user adjustable)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 50 dB
Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional

Engineered for gamers on the go, the Razer Megalodon combines comfort, portability, and performance into a surround sound headset and sound processing solution. The Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine brings out the optimal surround soundstage in games by delivering deep booming bass and crisp, clear highs allowing you to hear and feel every shot that whizzes by.
Razer Maelstrom™ Audio EngineHear your enemies before you see them with 7.1 channel virtual surround sound. If the sound source does not support 7.1 or 5.1 Surround Sound, the Megalodon will also perform as a quality Stereo Headset with a deep thumping bass.
Onboard Audio ProcessingOffload the virtualization of Surround Sound to the internal sound card and take the demand off your CPU.
Noise Filtering, Amplified MicrophoneBe heard loud and clear.

Razer Megalodon Gaming Headset
Carrying Case
Certificate of Authenticity
Quick Start Guide
Master Guide

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Razer Megalodon™ Gaming Headset 7.1 Suround Sound
The definitive headset for gamers today, utilizing next-gen technologies and a DSP system with unheard-of power
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The Razer Megalodon is a 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset designed specifically to incorporate the Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine, making it the definitive headset for gamers today. Utilizing next generation HRTF technologies and a superb DSP with unheard of processing power, the Razer Megalodon is the most advanced audio headset of its kind.

This Best Selling Razer Megalodon 7.1 Surround Sound USB Gaming Headset (Black) tends to SELL OUT VERY FAST!!

Technical Details

Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine
Onboard Audio Processing
Noise Filtering, Amplified Microphone
Integrated Digital Sound Processor
7.1 Surround Sound

Customer Reviews

I bought pre-ordered this headset from Razer's website a few days before they were released. I eagerly popped the awesome packaging open (watch Razer's unboxing video on YouTube if you haven't already) and threw them on.
The Megalodon's are by far the most comfortable computer headphones I've worn. The headband padding is cushy and keeps the headset from feeling too heavy on your noggin. The earcups, which go around your ears, are very soft and padded well. If anyone owned the Barracudas, some people (myself included) had issues where their ears would actually rest directly on the speakers and get sore after a while. Not with these babies! The padding is excellent and the earcups are very deep.
The mic is permanently attached and can rotate 270 degrees. The control pod is easy to use and let's you adjust the volume of each individual speaker channel and the bass separately. You can also of course switch between 2.1 and 7.1 modes with the press of a button.
The only issue though is to check and make sure that your movies and games can output 7.1 surround sound. If not, some sounds will be a little distorted and muffled. In these cases you are supposed to use 2.1 mode. Check your compatibility to see if what you watch/play is compatible now, but also keep in mind that future games and blu-ray releases should support 7.1.
One example of a standout game was Fallout 3. AMAZING. I could hear the wind blowing, characters talking, and could pinpoint exactly where bullets were being fired from. It truly rivaled my own conventional 5.1 setup. I'm going to have a hard time going back to stereo headsets!
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First off this thing is amazing. Just the packaging it comes in is coo. As soon as I opened it I had my laptop on plugged it in and put it on. It worked without having to configure anything. So easy to use, the best sound quality ever, insane comfort, everything about this headset is almost to good to be true. Although my favorite thing about it is the braided wire. The wire does not get all messed up like a tradition wire and you dont get that anoying problem where you have to be constantly finding that sweet spot in the wire to make the sound work (some people should know what i am talking about). This is definently worth it.
Was using windows 7 and works like a charm.