We really liked the cloth-braided wire that extends out of the left ear cup as well. Measuring in at just under 10 feet, the cable provides more than ample length for just about any activity. An inline clothing clip and remote provides easy access to the volume control in addition to a microphone mute toggle. While a wireless situation is ideal for conducting Skype or other VoIP sessions, you'll still have some sense of freedom with the Carcharias.
We ran the Carcharias through a series of tests, first examining its performance during a chat-based gaming session. We were a bit uncomfortable with the positioning of the boom microphone to start, as the boom itself isn't as adjustable as some of the headsets we've tested in the past.
Since it's only flexible in the center of the boom, it may initially feel awkward when trying to use it.
That said, we had nothing but solid results in all of our gaming matches with Counter-Strike as our teammates reported loud and clear voice chat from our player. We were very pleased with the audio performance in-game, as the Carcharias was able to immerse us into the multiplayer combat action.
We were able to locate other player's locations hearing gunfire and footsteps quite easily. Next we moved to a Skype session in which our party on the other end said we sounded clear, on par with a normal cell phone call.
We then tested out the noise filtering feature on the device by playing some music in the background at a low volume. It appears the Carcharias was able to filter out most of the ambient sound, however our Skype partner complained about the noise once we increased the music's volume.
The local Carcharias species that most Aussies would be familiar with would be the Grey Nurse Shark, noted for being relatively slow, placid creatures. We're not sure that's the image that Razer was after, all things considered. Features The Carcharias headphones have stereo speakers naturally enough with a stated frequency response of ,Hz and a rated power of mW via two 40mm drivers.
The microphone, which drops down from a pretty standard plastic boom, has unidirectional pick-up which could be interesting in a crowded LAN party situation and a stated frequency response of ,Hz. So even the most squeal-prone of gamers should be covered there. Volume is controlled via an in-line microphone that sits in the middle of the Carcharias 3m cable. That's long enough for most PC gaming use, but those with home media centres or who fancy a little TV-based headphone gaming might find it a little short.
The cable terminates with two standard 3. Performance The Carcharias aren't intended for audiophile usage, but that didn't stop us from assessing them across a variety of audio types to get a real feel for how well they performed.
It's pretty clear, having run them past both PC games, console titles, CD audio and some heavily compressed MP3 files that they're best suited in the gaming arena. Audio reproduction from most sources was accurate enough, but there was a tendency to over-exaggerate the bass, which makes sense in most gaming contexts. You want the explosions to have a lot of grunt, after all. The microphone pick-up was decent across a range of games, and even testing it just recording voice with Audacity revealed a fair, but not exceptional pick-up.
It's not a super-advanced feature that will instantly make you a better gamer, but it is definitely nice to be able to bypass having to change settings in an option screen to adjust the volume.
The microphone boom is a single, solid piece of plastic which, while not malleable, will get the job done with good results. The Razer Carcharias has a mostly even frequency response, outside of small ranges of extremely minor emphasis here and there. Between the left and right cups, there was some distortion, but no enough to notice unless your listening intently at an ear shattering volume.
Overall, the is about everything you could ask a gaming headset to be, and it doesn't break the bank. While it's not perfect, the problems with the are really very minor, and some arise due to the nature of the use of gaming headphones. For example, they should not be able to give you a competitive advantage over other people by boosting the sound of certain frequencies to detect footsteps or the like. This can be accomplished with an EQ, however.
Overall, if you just want a gaming headset, and don't want to fuss with anything terribly complicated, the is probably the headset for you. It's comfortable, performs well, and can hang with the best of them. Be sure to weigh all your options before buying, but this is a great budget pickup. With such a low hanging price tag, this gaming headset has a lot to offer.
In our tests, it had a strong performance, particularly with sound quality. However, this headset is made to be used in a quiet place without distractions. Its open-backed design lets the outside world leak in.
Definitely not recommended for a crowded household. In this regard, the did not perform well.
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