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Razer Megalodon
$150.00
Released June, 2009
The Pros:Comfortable. Includes hard-shell case for protection while not in use / while being transported. 2 quality large drivers is far better than multiple smaller, poorer ones.
The Cons:Side lights on headset (Razer Logos) stop working after a short while for many. High price. Microphone background hiss.
The Razer Megalodon is Razer's top of the line headset. There are three component to this headset, the headphone itself, a noise filtering microphone, and lastly, an external audio processing unit. The entire set is connected via a single USB port where the audio processing unit will act as an external sound card in place of your computer's sound card.
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With the external audio processing unit (Razer Maelstrom), it is able to produce 7.1 virtual surround sound. Note that it is not true 7.1 sound, but only a software produced virtual 7.1 sound. the Razer Maelstrom can also be used as a volume control for the headphones and mic. The headset and microphone themselves are largely identical to the mid range Razer Carcharias headset, the only difference being the Megalodon's headset is connected to the Maelstrom unit.
Features / Specifications
Headphones
- 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 magnets
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
Audio Processing Unit
- Master volume, center speaker, front speakers, side speakers, rear speakers, bass level, mic sensitivity, mic leveling, mic mute, Razer Maelstrom on/off, active/standby toggle, reset
- Cable: 3.3 meters, Braided Fiber Sheath
- Connector: Gold-plated USB
User Reviews (7)
Pros & Cons
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includes hard-shell case for protection while not in use / while being transported
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2 quality large drivers is far better than multiple smaller, poorer ones
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stylish all-black aesthetic
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lightweight whilst still being large enough to cover your ears completely (circumaural)
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boom microphone which can be swiveled away when not in use
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10-foot cloth-braided cord
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control built into the line for 7.1 channel balance / volume, microphone mute / sensitivity
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virtual 7.1 surround works quite nicely
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Side lights on headset (Razer Logos) stop working after a short while for many.
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microphone background hiss
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only 2 drivers - far from capable of a true surround sound experience
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USB only - won't be able to implement all of the special audio technologies found on most audio cards, supported by most games
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Comments (2)
Midwinter:
#razer_megalodon I just got this headset the other day, and I keep thinking about it while i'm at work. It's really cool, and the sound is the best I've ever heard in a headset.
I used to have an extremely expensive pair of huge headphones from Sony, 7 years ago, these are blowing them out of the park.
Nov 12, 10
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Joe Hurshman:
#razer_megalodon Headphones and Microphone do work with Mac, limited 7.1 and 5.1 support. No testing from razer yet on full mac functionality. Still a fantastic headset even in 2.0
Jul 16, 10
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