Well I just got these online for $59.00 Australia, so prices will be different for you guys.
Well these are one of those in-ear earphones and they come with an inline microphone
Also forgive me you guys, because my camera went AWOL so I had to use my mobile camera, which isn't that great.
So here is the Tech Spec
However it should be noted that on the box that I got it said the frequency response was from 20-22,000Hz, and after some testing it does appear to have a higher frequency range than 11,000Hz
Initial Impressions
Well I personally find the packaging to look really nice as it gives you a "window" to look at product, also it isn't all that hard to get out unlike some other headphones and earphones.
The box is just the simple lid with a sticker holding it in, you just peel it off and pull out the container.
At the pack there is also another table with accessories that you don't see in the "window".
So after taking everything out of the box I found the following things.
In my opinion I think they look really slick and clean with the all black design except for a chrome ring. At the back of the earphones there's also the Razer logo, unfortunately no fancy glow effects, but I doubt they should fit LEDs in this thing
All the connectors are gold plated for extra conductivity and corrosion protection.
Right after I pulled the earphones out to try them I somehow managed to get them tangled and after a minute I was able to start using them
Comfort
Well for in-ear earphones these are exceptionally comfortable; comparable to Skullcandy in my opinion. They also come with additional earbuds of different sizes, so they should remain comfortable for most.
After using these for a 12 hours straight in both gaming and listening to music I still found them to be comfortable, probably due to the soft silicone rubber earbuds.
Performance
Noise Isolation
The point of a mobile gaming earphones is to be able to hear whatever it is your listening to even when out in public. I've used these on a train and even without the music playing at 30%, I can't hear anything else; Note I normally listen to music at 60%, so this is impressive since your not only able to block out all noise, but you save battery life while your at it.
The noise isolation works so well that Razer actually have a Caution: Don't use while crossing roads. And considering how well these work, I wouldn't be surprised if you aren't even able to year a Ferrari speeding towards you.
Sound
The sound is clear, but it isn't perfect, I've noticed that on certain songs where there is a lot going on, there is a really faint amount of static noise, it's barely distinguishable, but it is a problem nonetheless.
The bass also doesn't pack the much punch, even when I set my computer on bass booster they are noticeably weak, however they do remain clear.
For gaming the sound quality is good, all the gunshots and explosions work well, and this is what these earphones were made for. Unfortunately my computer has a horrible sound card so I can't tell you how well it does when it comes to 3D sound.
Microphone
According to my buddies on Ventrilo and the people that I've called the microphone quality is good, people are still able to recognize my voice and I don't sound like a chipmunk or a stoner.
Also when using this to make phone calls, since you can plug it into your mobile the microphone won't pick up the background noise, it seems to have a limited range, so unless some guy is literally right next to you, the person on the other end shouldn't hear them.
Other
The earphones come in a nice little wallet, which not only looks good, but helps you carry all the accessories that they give you, It should also be noted that you can fit an iPhone in it even with all the other plugs inside, so you can use it as a protective wallet.
Conclusion
Well these aren't the greatest earphones in the world, they lack any real omph when it comes to bass, the sound quality does deteriorate slightly during songs that have a lot of things going on at the same time. But considering that they are only $60, while music earphones such as the Sennheiser CX 300 do offer better sound, those would set you back an extra $30 AUD and you no long have the mic, so when it comes to value of money I think these are exceptional.
The only real beef I have against these earphones is the cord. Since it's really thin, it's exceptionally flexible, but it also makes it prone to being tangled. These are the most tangled prone cords I've ever come across and when I'm using them I thinking the cord is getting, shorter, but it's just somehow tying knots around itself.
Good
Price
Comfort
Microphone
Carry case/wallet
Adapters included
Styling
Noise Isolation (Albeit a bit dangerous due to complete lack of situational awareness)
Mediocre
Bass
Clarity
Bad
Cord (I just can't explain to you in words how much they get tangled.)
Well these are one of those in-ear earphones and they come with an inline microphone
Also forgive me you guys, because my camera went AWOL so I had to use my mobile camera, which isn't that great.
So here is the Tech Spec
However it should be noted that on the box that I got it said the frequency response was from 20-22,000Hz, and after some testing it does appear to have a higher frequency range than 11,000Hz
Initial Impressions
Well I personally find the packaging to look really nice as it gives you a "window" to look at product, also it isn't all that hard to get out unlike some other headphones and earphones.
The box is just the simple lid with a sticker holding it in, you just peel it off and pull out the container.
At the pack there is also another table with accessories that you don't see in the "window".
So after taking everything out of the box I found the following things.
In my opinion I think they look really slick and clean with the all black design except for a chrome ring. At the back of the earphones there's also the Razer logo, unfortunately no fancy glow effects, but I doubt they should fit LEDs in this thing
- Earphones
- PSP Adaptor
- DS Adaptor
- Computer audio aux adaptor
- Certificate of Authenticity
- 2x Extra earbuds (medium and large)
- User manual
Right after I pulled the earphones out to try them I somehow managed to get them tangled and after a minute I was able to start using them
Comfort
Well for in-ear earphones these are exceptionally comfortable; comparable to Skullcandy in my opinion. They also come with additional earbuds of different sizes, so they should remain comfortable for most.
After using these for a 12 hours straight in both gaming and listening to music I still found them to be comfortable, probably due to the soft silicone rubber earbuds.
Performance
Noise Isolation
The point of a mobile gaming earphones is to be able to hear whatever it is your listening to even when out in public. I've used these on a train and even without the music playing at 30%, I can't hear anything else; Note I normally listen to music at 60%, so this is impressive since your not only able to block out all noise, but you save battery life while your at it.
The noise isolation works so well that Razer actually have a Caution: Don't use while crossing roads. And considering how well these work, I wouldn't be surprised if you aren't even able to year a Ferrari speeding towards you.
Sound
The sound is clear, but it isn't perfect, I've noticed that on certain songs where there is a lot going on, there is a really faint amount of static noise, it's barely distinguishable, but it is a problem nonetheless.
The bass also doesn't pack the much punch, even when I set my computer on bass booster they are noticeably weak, however they do remain clear.
For gaming the sound quality is good, all the gunshots and explosions work well, and this is what these earphones were made for. Unfortunately my computer has a horrible sound card so I can't tell you how well it does when it comes to 3D sound.
Microphone
According to my buddies on Ventrilo and the people that I've called the microphone quality is good, people are still able to recognize my voice and I don't sound like a chipmunk or a stoner.
Also when using this to make phone calls, since you can plug it into your mobile the microphone won't pick up the background noise, it seems to have a limited range, so unless some guy is literally right next to you, the person on the other end shouldn't hear them.
Other
The earphones come in a nice little wallet, which not only looks good, but helps you carry all the accessories that they give you, It should also be noted that you can fit an iPhone in it even with all the other plugs inside, so you can use it as a protective wallet.
Conclusion
Well these aren't the greatest earphones in the world, they lack any real omph when it comes to bass, the sound quality does deteriorate slightly during songs that have a lot of things going on at the same time. But considering that they are only $60, while music earphones such as the Sennheiser CX 300 do offer better sound, those would set you back an extra $30 AUD and you no long have the mic, so when it comes to value of money I think these are exceptional.
The only real beef I have against these earphones is the cord. Since it's really thin, it's exceptionally flexible, but it also makes it prone to being tangled. These are the most tangled prone cords I've ever come across and when I'm using them I thinking the cord is getting, shorter, but it's just somehow tying knots around itself.
Good
Price
Comfort
Microphone
Carry case/wallet
Adapters included
Styling
Noise Isolation (Albeit a bit dangerous due to complete lack of situational awareness)
Mediocre
Bass
Clarity
Bad
Cord (I just can't explain to you in words how much they get tangled.)
