PC hardware and peripheral manufacturer Razer has this week announced the launch of a new surround sound gaming headset in the form of the Razer Kraken X 7.1 which is priced under $50 and now available to purchase throughout the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom. (Surround sound only available on Windows 10 64-bit)
“The Kraken X is great for any gamer,” says Alvin Cheung, Senior Vice President of Peripherals at Razer. “It’s ultra-light and incredibly comfortable, so you can game for hours with it. It is the companion of choice for domination and immersion in your game with 7.1 surround sound.”
“What if we told you it’s possible to experience complete gaming immersion without feeling like you’ve got a headset on? Enter the Razer Kraken X. Ultra-light at just 250g and ultra-immersive with 7.1 surround sound. Sit tight and play for hours—your gaming marathons are about to be a breeze Equipped with 7.1 surround sound software so you can experience accurate positional audio when gaming—you’ll be able to pick up the direction of where the action is coming from so you’re ready to pounce into a gunfight. Featuring custom-tuned 40mm drivers, the Razer Kraken X produces clear and balanced sound from thundering explosions in all-out wars to subtle footsteps in stealthy covert operation.”
The Razer Kraken X 7.1Gaming headset is now available to purchase priced at £49.99 in the UK, $49.99 in the US and €59.99 in Europe. For more information and purchasing options jump over to the official Razer website via the link below.
Features of the new Razer Kraken X gaming headset :
– 7.1 Surround Sound
– Ultra-light at 250g
– Bendable Cardioid Microphone
– Custom-Tuned 40 mm Drivers
– On-headset Controls
– Cross-Platform Compatibility
– Frequency response: 12 Hz – 28 kHz
– Impedance: 32 Ω @ 1 kHz
– Sensitivity (@1 kHz): 106 dB
– Drivers: 40 mm, with Neodymium magnets
– Inner ear cup diameter: 65 x 44 mm
– Connection type: Analog 3.5 mm
– Cable length: 1.3 m / 4.27 ft.
– Approx. weight: 250g / 0.55lbs
– Oval ear cushions: Designed for full-ear coverage with leatherette, for sound isolation and comfort
Source: Razer
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