Razer - BlackShark V2 Pro

Idk what yall do to headsets. I used my 2023 version until the 2025 came out. No issues at all. Now use the 2023 for work…

If you want one Razer headset that nails comfort, sound for games + music, a real step up in mic quality, and easy PS5 use, get the [Razer BlackShark V2 Pro](https://www.amazon.com/Razer-BlackShark-Wireless-Gaming-Headset/dp/B0BY1FXC9N?crid=1AWF5LV314883&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ngp1bFdpSqlHbsZj2dW-KFh7tHg3DtQPha3YWuClRHPC9Y01KQPaA5nqhoj5AOa_U-T0Ouls1pszBw5bsMx7ytRw4zoiQvxuHUrcJpPI--4MW79gwOa36oN3YKDoZ-UTCeKpcXkcnHHaNw1w-iHC1CUELtSrIsrjTDTb1gGkynJsI-mKDHgebrmNCPSfO1Ni9DEh9qBIwpLBc_vG0CY5hBXrWptsfyY16Nf8yvTH4sE.5zoXg3HJeOfPwaW24w_pna3E2Q5J0iZ9LnAoqimqzbU&dib_tag=se&keywords=Razer%2BBlackShark%2BV2%2BPro&qid=1761872070&sprefix=razer%2Bblackshark%2Bv2%2Bpro%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-3&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=drxth-20&linkId=8210c82a12fd50fc46d5d84e01ab480e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) (2023). It’s light and plush enough to wear for hours like your old Nari, uses memory-foam earcups that won’t crush glasses, gives a much clearer detachable mic, supports wireless + wired modes, and delivers spacious, punchy audio that makes both cinematic games and music sound lively, all without the bulk or the mediocre mic that broke your heart about the Nari.

I’ve had the blackshark v2 pro for like 3 years now (it replaced my wireless arctic pro 7, which had a worse mic imo) and love it. Like a lot of ppl here I use a separate mic for my voice BUT the mic is surprisingly good for a wireless headset. I had no idea it was that good either until a friend asked me about the quality and it dawned on me I never used it. He said (let me preface this by saying most of our friends use high quality desktop arm mics) it sounds like a cheaper desktop mic (not a bad thing at all!), but better than what we would normally expect from a headset mic. Comfort wise it also has great breathable cushions, I hated the ski goggle strap that my arctis came with. I generally get fatigued wearing any headset, between it squeezing my fatass head and the weight, can get uncomfortable, so I’m in the process of getting gaming earbuds (arctic gamebuds)

Bit of a necro but just wanted to throw in my experience from this evening. Had a pair of Razer BlackShark V2 Pro's for about 9 months, I can't fault the audio or microphone in anyway (I am not a huge audiophile mind you). What I will say is that the plastic bracket that connects the actual earphones to the headband exploded on me this evening as I took them off. They are well looked after, always on a stand - never laid flat, never wrenched off my head. Bit surprised by it - but I do have quite a large head, so maybe that was a contributing factor. This could be a one off but just letting people know in case they are looking for something long term.

I've had mine for 2 years and never had any issues with it breaking.

@op I have the ath-m50x bt2, best headphones I've ever owned. I had the razer blackshark v2 pro before this, but the charging port went out, or had some other electrical issues like a month after I got them... Quite sad as I loved how they looked and sounded. They're my blender hearing protection now haha. I do have a blue desk mic tho so if you don't, I might consider other headphones. Also, I would consider not doing Bluetooth as the above person isn't, I have issues in certain games with the Bluetooth protocols in windows. Black ops 6 and rocket League are the easiest example, as soon as a match starts and I connect to voice chat, bluetooth immediately and fully crashes until I restart my computer. System Bluetooth settings get laggy, I can turn off Bluetooth but it won't turn back on and it shows no Bluetooth adapter. It is a known issue, and for most turning off hands free telephony in windows fixes, but def doesn't for me. This however doesn't happen in most games and ABI is amazing with them as are most games. I have my old hyper x cloud 2 wired for those games XD.

The blackshark v2 pro sounds worse than the kraken v3 pro though you can check Crinacle and rtings review and measurements on it also the kraken is built better than the blackshark aswell still cracks under stress at the hinges but only a hairline crack doesn't disintegrate like the blackshark does Also the blackshark is limited to a 6db eq either way in synapse and the kraken has a 12db limit so you get more flexibility with customisation of sound

I've had mine for a little over 6 months and love the sound. Definitely has some "quirks" and app is kind of buggy. I use it for single player games and movies/music but daily the Nova 7's cause of simultaneous Bluetooth (phone/pc) for work and fps games. OOB EQ on both is decent for most but i tuned it and Nova 7's to my preference. Go check out GadgetryTech. He does very in depth reviews on audio gear from both a gamer and audiophile perspective. \-For OP's question, I suggest checking out used Nova 7x on amazon. If your in the U.S. market, they can often be found for under $100. I personally like the Sonar software but only after I learned how to use it properly lol. Razer Blackshark line is also good and has an awesome mic but I opted for for the Nova 7's for the slightly more pronounced bass. Both are comfortable but the Blackshark V2 Pro were probably the most comfortable that I've tried. For reference, I've tried Corsair HS80, Razer Blackshark V2 Pro, Arcits Nova 7, Nova Pro wireless, Audeze Maxwells. I cant speak to the other ones you mentioned since I don't really have any personal experience with them. If you do go with the Nova 7's and have larger ears like I do, I suggest upgrading stock pads to something thicker like what Wicked Cushions offers if you are sensitive to the drivers making contact on your ears.

Its'a shame, Poor quality Builds , Poor Audio , nothing ( immersive here with this ones , so avoid if youre planning buy for audio. Mic cheap build , but good sound when talking( im not sure with the fiability , 6month im pretty sure mic will start to be problem.. thats my guess cuz so cheap.) im from Razer BlackShark v2 pro and nothing comparable here , better mic/better audio in all aspects , Bluetooth doesnt worthg it with nova 5 cheap too .. so Nova5 its a budget headphone thats it. if you want spent 200$ on headphone avoid this ones dont worth the prices. im really disapointed . 2/10 for nova 5. im sending them back to get back my blackshark back or kraken v3 who know. Ps: so headache for nothing. Go Razer plug and enjoys. Keyboard/mousse SteelSeries is still my way to go tho ! also\* Hyercloud x2 get better Audio for quality too so dont buy nova 5 you will still be disapointed.

I have this headset, and I absolutely LOVE it, though the mic quality isn't great, the sound design is phenomenal

Does it fix the Blackshark Pro V2 issue where if you used it on Bluetooth the next time you're on hyperspeed, the custom EQ setting will be too quiet? Sometimes only for the playback but sometimes also the EQ on the mic. Opening synapse might reset it (the UI won't show that the bands are all set to -5DB) or it might show that your headset is not on, requiring fully quitting it and reopening it. A minute or more of fiddling every time you pick up the headset to just get it working as intended.

I’ve been using the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro for about 3-4 years now and it’s one of the most comfortable and great sounding gaming headphones I’ve had. I think it’s in the $150 range currently.

I will say Razer Blackshark v2 pro til I die. comfortable, not bulky, lightweight (compared to past headsets I've owned) and clear audio. Even their cheaper wired options are good but I like having the option to remove the mic if I'm just using them as headphones.

Please my brothers in christ. Anybody owned g pro x and x2 wireless ?? I bought g pro x wireless. Sound is good but volume and BASS is lower than my cheap headphones. I bought razer blackshark v2 pro. Sound is horrible, sounds like speakers are really far away, itchy foam, also QUIET. G pro looks 1000x more premium. I basically kept turning both of the headphones up trying to feel the bass, in game or in music in a movie where you are supposed to get pumped. I felt like I was being treated to nice sounding polite bass and not thumping YEAH bass. I have ordered razer kraken v3 pro (my headset is v3x wired) and I'm hoping it sounds good BUT I am reading the x 2 has more bass and is better than the g pro x. The v3pro apparantly has lots of problems. Will I suffer from lack of volume and bass with the pro x 2 ?

I have a blackshark v2 pro and honestly i love it for music, but i am a bass freak, if u don't prefer bass>everything else, then i cannot reccomend blackshark v2 pro. Comfy: 8/10 Wireless distance: 1/10 Battery life: 1/10 Audio quality: 6/10 I have hyperx cloud wireless aswell and i mean, for the right price its a nice backup headset, its not that comfy tho and the sound is at very best meh. Comfy: 5/10 Wireless distance: 8/10 Battery life:10/10 Audio Quality: 4/10 I've not tried ARctis nova pro, but i had the predecessor and if thats anything to go by then it will have great battery life but everything else pretty avg. Never been a fan of Logitech headsets but thats a personal foul i guess. My current everyday headset is Audeze Maxwell followed by HyperX cloud wireless as a backup with blackshark for occasional music listening. It all depends on what you are looking for in a headset tbh, if sound quality & wireless is what you truely want, then there is nothing that beats the Maxwell, it has best sound you can get in any wireless headset/phones, but ofcourse that comes at a higher than avg price for a pair of "gaming headset". Comfy: 10/10 (with third party addons, stock is 1/10 Battery life: 9/10 Wireless distance: 9/10 Audio quality: 9/10 (Personal preference would be more bass) If you do decide to lookup the Maxwell, you NEED to buy third party ear cussions & headband because....yikes. Personal reccomendation would be WC freeze & "ZMF pilot pad headband".

Depends what one is looking for...When it comes to sound quality there is no other WIRELESS headset/phones that beats maxwell, even if i would personally pref more bass. My favorite headset is still razer black shark v2 pro, but its by no means flawless - Has horrible wireless range, even worse battery time, but i like the bass it has, rest of the sound is avg at best tho. So Maxwell is still my daily use headset, i put on the black shark sometimes to listen to music.

After gaming with a wired headset all my life, I purchased a wireless headset 6 months ago and I’ll never look back. After several days of research, I went with the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro. The Razer Synapse software is a bit challenging, but when you get the hang of it; it has a BRILLIANT microphone output, sound quality, and noise cancelling features. Simply one of the best purchases I’ve made!

If you can stretch your budget, my recommendation would be the **Astro A50 X.** I'm recommending it based on two factors: comfort and mic. It's generally rated as comfortable by reviewers and it's not very heavy compared to other good headphones. It also has one of the best mics, even considering wired options. A great budget option would be the **Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed**. It also has a top of the line mic for a fraction of the price. Just don't expect the same sound quality from the headphones. That's not to say it's bad though. It still has a well-tuned frequency response. You could buy the **BlackShark V2 Pro** if you want to detach the mic for outdoor use, but I can't really recommend it due to the inferior wireless performance to the newer Hyperspeed and the massive price difference just for that detaching the mic. Lastly, you could also check the **Razer Barracuda X Chroma** if you like its design better. But for a similar price to the Hyperspeed, I don't think it does audio quality better, especially in the mic aspect.

I use them too, probably my favourite headphones I’ve ever owned honestly

I'm currently using a Logitech G933 but I thought they were broken a while ago so I did some research on what I'd like next. I ended up loving Razer's Black shark V2 pro. I find them very comfortable, the sound is great, has a ton of bells and whistles that are nice to have but what really caught my attention was mic quality. There's a lot of videos on yt comparing it, it seems another level against other brands or even against it's previous version. How durable is it, can't say.

Razer Black Shark Pro2 .. very satisfied .. but hearing footsteps .. or not hearing them .. is an issue of the game .. play PUBG with your headset .. and you´ll realise it´s quite fine .. depends on the game

Just came here to say I wouldn't choose hyper X, I picked up a 150$ mic from them to stream with and it sounded like being inside a tin can inside a cave inside another tin can. The 20$ mic I got on Amazon was better. Not sure how the mic on the headsets are but it's something to think about. My razer black shark v2 pro headset mic kinda sucks too, kinda tin can like as well but it was pretty easy to make it sound better in the razer app. Which is sad because until the one they released this year it was the top of the line from them. Don't get me wrong the audio is AMAZING and I've never worn a more comfortable headset, the mic just sucks on its own, at least on PC.

same thing happened to me literally yesterday after owning them for 2 and a half years with no problems, did yall buy? if so how are you liking the headset

I use a Razer blackshark v2 pro, set you back like 100$ or so, but it’s the best headset/headphones I have ever used. Footsteps, crouching, slight movement, ANYRHING gets picked up on these

Razer blackshark v2 pro Best wireless headphones I've used so far.

I have a Razer Blackshark v2 Pro (bought prior to switching to Linux) and assumed that getting its proprietary wireless USB dongle working in Arch would be a pain, or at least require installing something... I plugged it in and it just worked. No having to install Razer's software, just showed up in KDE sound settings and worked flawlessly.

I tried Cloud 3 , razer blackshark v2 pros, and razer Krakens with hypersense. I went with the Razer Krakens.

As far as mic’s go on headsets I believe the best around are either Corsair HS80’s or Razer’s blackshark v2 pro. I only have experience with the blacksharks and can say they’re very comfortable. UNLESS that is you try and wear one ear on, one off. I have to do this a lot with the kids around and they hurt my ears when I did this. I ended up going for a Steelsseries headset which fixes the comfort problem, most likely due to the swivel they have along with light clamping force. The downside to any steel series headset though is the mic quality is shit, and that includes the Arctis pro. That being said, unless you’re streaming or making content using it, your friends will be able to hear you fine

Two best "gaming" headsets for footsteps have been the hyper x cloud 2's and razer blackshark v2 pro. Both series have newer models, but the v2's were tuned specifically for hearing footsteps in shooters so they remain a favorite for many players, including pros. The newer razer model just came out and have different tuning for more overall uses and some other features within their software so you can EQ them, but haven't tried them. I'd vouch for both the blackshark v2pro and hyperx cloud 2 for fps gaming though. No other headphone/headset I use comes close to the hyperx cloud 2's for footstep directional clarity in games I play (valorant, apex, cs2). Music and movies are ass on it though lmao. Other than that, I'd probably recommend just getting headphones like the seinheiser HD600 and then a seperate microphone to enjoy gaming/media tbh. It's not very hard to hear footsteps if you're locked in and if you wanna get deep into it, you can use EQ software on nearly any decent headphones to lean towards fps gaming and then also switch to another EQ profile to enjoy music/media.

Best gaming headsets from my personal experience are: • Razer - BlackShark V2 Pro (Best Mic Quality) • SteelSeries - Nova Pro (If you’re gonna spend the money for this headset you might as well get the Astros) • Logitech - Astro A50x (Best Overall)

I am literally shopping around because I had the same happen to me yesterday on my v2 pro. Right clip broke and now it just hangs by the wire, not really usable. I was looking at the V3 non-pro but if it also has the bigger dongle I don’t want, I like the small usb stick. hopefully razer can replace mine with another v2.

Actually went through the RMA process since it was less than 2 years. It took a while to get a hold of someone but once I did it was easy process. Took about 2 weeks and got a replacement. But I’m expecting to have to buy a new one as I see this happening again, obvious failure point

I have found that the EPOS H6Pro (both closed and open) can be had on the cheaper side, and I prefer them to the PC38X as someone that wears glasses , as they have more swivel/pivot and deeper cups, and less of a clamp. They’re also very solid for positional audio, and overall great audio quality with a better build. That’s not to say the 38X is a slouch, as they’re fantastic, I personally prefer the H6Pro. The Blacksharks are comfy and lightweight, decent sound and mic quality, and pretty well priced. I am not a fan of Razer’s plasticky build quality on them.

Razer black shark v2 pro

Well, you want something with a clear sounding mic that's about as cheap as you can get. They're about $140 on Amazon. Your other options are going to substantially more expensive or you can get cheaper but you'll have a shitty sounding mic.

Also after testing both arctic 7p+ and razer blackshark v2 pro, the mic is much better on the razer headset after you customize it in windows. If you care for a mic. Gadgetrytech on YouTube has great reviews. Cheers and hope you find what you like.

I have the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro, for a wireless headset the mic quality is really good! Haven't had any issues with it

Had the Blackshark Pro V2 for almost 2 years now. Not had a single problem with it other than sometimes it randomly disconnects from my PC and i have to turn it off and back on again, but this has happened maybe a handfull of times in 2 years.

i think the razer blackshark v2 pro is nice. it’s what i have, my mom bought it for me a few christmasses ago :))

Razer blackshark v2 pro

I use the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro wireless. Yeah, I know everyone likes to shit on Razer but they've been problem free for me and everybody says they can hear me really well. Plus they are extremely comfortable.

I love the knob on the side. Perfect function. The mute is weird, it always takes me a second to figure out of it's muted or not, wish it just had an audible notification.

Razer V2 Pro is great.

I've had mine for about 3 months now, I bought a new strap because the stock one was giving me a headache. I still have issue with them feeling like they are clamping too hard on my head and glasses tho. I have one of the really flexible meshy plastic comfort straps and have one side set to the middle, one side set to the top any looser and it feels like its gonna fall off my head, any tighter and it feels like a vice clamp. That's literally my only complaint. The sound is phenomenal. No issue with speakers, hardware/software or anything buggy on that. If they didn't weigh so much they'd be perfect. But I put on my old Razr Blackshark V2 pros, adjusted the equalizer and in comparison it sounds like actual crap. If I could get this comfort thing under control they'd be absolutely perfect. Sometimes I wish I could exchange them for something lighter but then I want the same kind of sound too. So I guess I'll put up with it until I find a solution.

Razer, Black Shark V2 Pro. I got them 4 years ago when I got my ps5 and they were like $200. The sounds quality is phenomenal, and the comfort of them is amazing. My head never hurts wearing them for long periods of time. Razer makes good products. I don’t think they are specifically advertised for ps5, but they work with the console perfectly.

Blackshark v2 pro is my favorite the only ones I can wear for a while without ears being bothered

I think you are right. I had this same issue with a BlackShark V2 Pro. It would disconnect constantly when the dongle was in the back. As soon as I moved the dongle to one of the front ports, I never had that issue again.

Currently, I use the Razer Kraken V4. It's wireless with either 2.4 Ghz USB-C dongle or Bluetooth. it can also be used with a wired connection, which simultaneously charges it. There is a cheaper option in Razer Kraken V4X, which is a solely wired version. I've both headsets and have had no issues with either. I also quite like the Blackshark V2 Pro. The mic is noticeably better on the Blackshark vs the Krakens, in my experience. However, the mic on the Krakens I own is retractable, which is a big selling point for me. My first ever headset was the Razer Kitty Kraken. Honestly loved it to bits, especially customising the cat ears' RGB, so I can also recommend it if you want something cute. It comes in black, white and pink versions. I'm not sure if the other Razer headsets do, but I absolutely know for certain the Kitty Kraken does! In the past, I've also used Steelseries Arctis 1 and Arctis 5. Both were serviceable, but I feel as though the audio was tinny. The only reason I bring these up two up is because Razer products can be quite expensive, and Steelseries options are affordable whilst still offering similar features (wireless, wired, Bluetooth, detachable and/or retractable mic, etc...) whilst being cheaper. They are also much lighter on ear/in general compared to the Razer headsets. Hope this helps! Would love to know what you go for!

Blackshark v2 pro, for gaming on PS5, work and on PC.

After 2 pairs of Corsair hs60s - wired, great surround headphones, but the cups eventually wear and fall out, I’ve now got a pair of Razor Black shark hyperspeed. Can be used wired/wireless. I tend to keep it wired for the surround when gaming. Bit heavy, not quite as comfortable as the hs60, but decent. I did have a set of hyperx cloud ii for 5 mins… the mic was crap (and need them for teams call) so sent them right back

if you want the best competitive headphones then look for the Logitech G Pro X Lightspeed 2 or the Razer Blackshark V2/V3 Pro. these are imo the best ones

As with anything know what you are buying. "Gaming headset" includes everything from a cheap ass 15 dollar headset Walmart would be embarrassed to stock. To the $330 Audeze Maxwell. "Gaming headsets" as a group are more likely to sport some nice to have for PC Gaming. Including integrated mics, and wireless connectivity. Though yes, they do sacrifice quality of their feature set vs dedicated units. Does that make them bad. Not in my book. I personally can not stand be wired to my desk. So, wireless allows me to keep hearing what's going on/what a buddy is saying, while taking care of real world things. Side note: have a set of razor headphones, the blackshark v2 wireless i believe. Going on some 5 years, still work just fine. They are now just a backup/travel set. Just take of your belongings. Also have had hyperx in the past, solid stuff. Gave them to a friend who has been using them for a while now.

Using razor blackshark pro... they're pretty good.

Do NOT get the razor black shark pro. It’s a great headset and I love it, but it is god awfully quiet. I even fine tuned the sound and tweaked settings to get the best out of it, still very quiet. Or at least on my ps5 it is, Xbox may be better but it’s a gamble

Razer black shark pro.... best and most comfortable headset i ever had. I had a astro a40 before and i think the razer beats it in every aspect.

Blackshark pro (the wireless one with foam earmuffs) thank me later

I have this headset as do a few friends.Bought in 2023 still not a single issue.Absolutely love mine.I bend mine a good bit to keep pressure balanced on my left ear.I bent it ALOT when I first got it...no issues. You either got a lemon or were to rough.Either way no need to be so dramatic and declare all their headsets bad.

I just contacted support for mine. Mine are just over a year old and the hinge started to dig into my head...decided to unscrew the one hinge and it just all crumbled and fell apart https://preview.redd.it/qnv8fovl0puf1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9eb9260fa64a127df9150696d81113b2e3a9bc4a

As a big audio fan that’s not always the truth. Yes you’ll get better experience on the audio side but build quality isn’t always the truth. Sennheiser for instance has had lots of issues with the batteries for their wireless products, Sony and pioneer for instance had insanely awful hinges on anything that wasn’t into the $400+ range. Hinges are some of the big issues (same with earcups) when it comes to what breaks and you have to remember getting more quality of a product doesn’t mean those elements aren’t still flawed, many high end pairs of headphones for instance aren’t meant to be constantly taken off your head or moved around with heavy. (Very high end headphones aren’t great for gaming btw, they are detailed in ways that don’t get taken advantage of and require high end amps to properly utilize and also aren’t always meant for long sessions, also you gotta realize the environment your in) This is coming from someone with numerous high end headsets, headphones, has gotten to demo and use headphones that are way beyond any logical price point even. With that said many of these companies make also gaming headsets now which are usually eq’d specially more for gaming (the way a driver is set up is very much different for use and what you’re primarily listening to) now with that said the blackshark is nice for long periods since it’s so light and doesn’t overheat you also decent mic. Sennheiser had some good with the Epos line but they got rid of them and don’t support them anymore (they sold off the line) and there was some issues with consistency in them however they were great (I owned multiple pairs in the line and love the h3 hybrid and h6pro (still have them too), however sound wise the beyerdynamic mmx300 is a lot better (it’s that beyer style of sound that’s more clinical just as a heads up and you will need to get a decent amp though you can reuse even an older turtle beach or Astro one if you want one more geared towards gaming)

"I broke mine, and therefore, it's bad"

did you interview each and every one of those people? do you know that it's not user error? do you have video of when the headset broke?? do you know what happened when it broke? can you back up each and every one of said posts with facts that it was what happened? Or did you just "read it on the internet"?? hundreds, thousands, maybe tens of thousands of people hate Brie Larson. Does this make her a bad actor, or just that it became popular to hate her?

Argumentum Ad Populum doesn't make anyone "right".. just that a lot of people bitch about it All that proves is someone found a weak spot on their headset and a lot of people treat their headphones like shit, and in the process broke them Millions of people believe a space zombie walked on water and turned it into wine, and a snake talked Does that make it real?

I own a lot of razer gear. I also own a lot of EKWB gear.. does that mean EKWB has great customer service or quality control? Fuck no, they're horrid on BOTH. Razer on the other hand has pretty good customer service. Have dealt with them a number of times, and they were great. Once when I had mentioned on here my mouse not holding it's internal memory and Synapse forgetting the side button settings and having to continually reset.. and they reached out to ME.. not the other way around. That's pretty damn good customer service. But as far as the headset.. it's two wires that go up and into a band on a headset. YES!! IT'S GOING TO BE A WEAK POINT!! And if you're an asshole and treat your gear like shit.. IT'S GOING TO BREAK!! This isn't rocket surgery.. it's common fucking sense. Have had mine for five years.. guess what? Hasn't broke. I mean, wow.. whoda thunk?? But, the infranetz told me it HAS to break at this point.. so that means it's true, amirite?? Or people could just stop being idiots

I've owned one since they came out.. not sure how "common" this is Where exactly do you get said metric from anyway?? 5 people that made a post vs whatever X number bought it?? you'll forgive me for not buying into /trustmebro comments

haa haa.. right?? but! but! I READ IT ON TEH INFRANETZ!! THAT MAKES IT TRUE!! Have had mine since 2020.. ZERO issues I mean, that's not to say that products don't have issues, and sure as hell that Razer doesn't. but STOP TREATING YOUR THINGS LIKE SHIT AND MAYBE THEY WON'T BREAK?? lololol I mean, hey, cool.. a LOT of people broke it.. can you show us how each and every one of those people TREATED their shit?? If not, then you just read some post on the internet.. yay.. happy for you! YOU CAN READ!! gold star!! haa haa

It's got a weak point You broke it Gotcha In comparison. using your own logic How many devices were sold that people DIDN'T break? So that makes it NOT a problem, right?? I mean, Argumentum Ad Populum and all

Love my V2s, good sound quality, build quality seems fine

There are some, like the Black shark V2, Audeze Maxwell, I've got a pair of Artis Nova 5x, can't complain they are very good for the price. My recommendation would be Sennheiser HD560s or one of the newer variants. The HD38X which has a boom mic. I personally use the K712, which I love as a gaming headphones, I even have a 3rd party cable with inline mic so it becomes a headset. I use this on an Astro mixamp connected to my Xbox, works great

I don't know anything about the headphones you mentioned, but I do know for roughly $30 more than the Corsairs, there's the Razer Blackshark V2's. My favorite feature of them is the volume knob on the side, so you can always adjust volume on the fly. The convenience of that alone feels worth it to me. I've had my set for nearly 2 years, and they are holding up great and still sound phenomenal. I'm also a musician, so I will concur with the other commentor that using an audio interface setup with just a set of studio music headphones and a separate microphone is the best way to go. But that's your choice, and that can be just as expensive if not more in my opinion if you're wanting the mic and playing with others and/or streaming. One thing you'll want to be sure and do, though, even with your current set of headphones, is that on your PC, and this is for Windows 11, you should go to Settings > System > Sound > All Sound Devices, and find your set of headphones. Click on the headphones, and it should bring up many different options. Make sure the format is a 2 channel option at 24 bit (Studio Quality). I just checked mine and I've had it on 96000 Hz and it's been great, but I bumped it up to 192000 Hz and that should be even better. This paired with the Dolby Atmos spacial sound setting (what I have, but any other might suffice as well) at the bottom of the same page, and I've had the best sound I've ever had across all games. You have to make a one-time purchase of Dolby Atmos (I think I paid around $10), but if that fixes your sound and you don't even need a new set of headphones, that might be the way to go for you. Also, in your Quake Champions audio settings, my speaker configuration is set to 7.1 surround, which sounds great for me, and I would imagine if you do the other things I suggest and make sure that setting is on too, you should be ready to rock and roll. I can definitely hear people strafe jumping from quite a far distance through walls and stuff. I have been very happy with my footstep audio in every game with this setup. For something like PUBG, for instance, I can tell exactly where a bullet is shot from and flick right to that direction. I was never able to accomplish this without changing that format hz rate setting in my headphones properties, and enabling spacial sound. But alas, I'm rambling far too much. Sorry for the length of this, but I hope you read it and try it out and it helps!! :)

I'm happy to hear someone else thinks so lol I had a pair of Hyper X's Cloud 2's before, and they were alright... but nothing compared to the blacksharks. It's honestly the only actual gaming headset I've truly loved and would buy again

Also, the mic sounds really good according to everyone else I game with on the V2's. You might have to adjust some settings there as well for microphone output depending on the application you are running. Lemme know if you have any issues there and I'm more than happy to look into it and help :)

I have had a fully functioning razer blackshark headset since 2020 and it's fine. I think there are lemons out there as well as folks who don't take proper care of their gear.

just bought the blackshark and its super amazing!.I am all hearing now and not to mention its super comfy.Its also a beast with thx spatial audio software.

Blackshark has a great mic. My current steelseries mic is pretty good too. I was once on the headphones plus seperate mic train, however I said fuck it and realized as of late the "gamer" headsets have about everything I need in them, albeit audiophile quality which most people don't care much about anyway.

All I said was it has a great mic. I mentioned in another reply that the headband hinge disintegrated on me. My viper has lasted me 4 years with frequent travel and is still going strong. Get off your high horse.

I had a blackshark and loved it until the hinges disintegrated on me. I currently have the steelseries and it's... Okay? Noise canceling is useless on it. Software is ass. Other than that it's pretty good. The hot swappable batteries is neat. If I could go back I'd probably get the Audeze Maxwell. However they're heavy and a little unwieldy (I tried my friends on).

Ok, so first of all, let me give you some context: Around 10 years ago, I had the Sennheiser PC363D for gaming. For me it was almost all I wanted: Excellent sound quality and positional sound, lightweight, comfortable, never made you sweat. I really liked it and it was also good for listening to music. But it had two problems: * First, the software was abandonware. Sennheiser stopped updating the drivers and those didn't work well on newer operating systems. * Second, the build quality was not good. It was made of cheap plastic, and after 10 years of heavy use, it was starting to fall apart, specially the flexible rubber of the mic boom. So, when I relocated 5 years ago I sold it. Surprisingly, someone paid for it more than what I paid for it new, because the guy really wanted it. I then got (yeah, I'm an idiot) a wired Razer Blackshark. Not only the sound quality is waaay worse than the PC363D, but the rails to adjust the ribbon band are crap, and the Razer software is horrible: Buggy as hell, and in the past it attempted to install cryptominers. I had it for a few years to recoup my investment, but it is time to let it go. This time I do not want to repeat the mistake, and want a proper headset. I've read good things about the **Beyerdynamic MMX** **~~300~~** **330 Pro**, and I'm also considering the **Audio Technica ATH-M50xSTS**. I owned the normal ATH-M50x at the same time I owned the PC363D, and honestly I thought the PC363D sounded better with most music and games. Is the MMX ~~300~~ 330 Pro as good or better than the PC363D was? Any other contender? My sole requirement is that any recommendation has an integrated mic and equals or surpasses thr PC363D in sound quality for gaming and media. I do not care jack or USB. Detachable cables and mic are a nice to have. Price is not a problem (within the gaming realm), but please do not recommend me some crazy expensive audiophile headset of >500€ because it is not what I need. I am also not interested in gaming crap, such as Logitech headsets. I got one once because it was what all review websited highlighted as "best gaming headset" and I returned it inmediately. Crappy plastic toy with white noise and money spent on rainbow leds. Thank you if you read so far! Edit: there were a couple of typos in my original post. While I originally wrote MMX 300 Pro, I really meant MMX 330 Pro (the newer, open end version). Edit 2: my motherboard has the Realtek ALC4080, which seems to be fine driving headsets up to up to 600Ω. If possible, I'd like to avoid having to buy a separate and big and bulky DAC because my desk is very crowded already. If it is something small like the DAC which came with the P363D (similar to a USB dongle) then it is ok.

Omg, i got the headset a few days ago and I have been so dissapointed with the sound, like you mentioning the bass is absolutely to strong and the sound quality is garbage, cant wait to try this tutorial out, thanks! I was just about to go and return it and go back to a Razer blackshark which I had prior to getting this!

I had Razer headsets like Krakens ,few different Blackshark and never ever had this problem. The only problem I have with Razer is their garbage Synapse.

It's worth it for what it is but my issue im having with it is that the mic after a while has trouble picking up your voice. It's funny cause I had the blackshark razor headset too and I got rid of that too cause of the same issue of after a while it starts to not pick up your voice.

I've been using them for a 1 year now, if you want a headset exclusively for your desktop there is no better option in the market considering comfort, build quality and battery life. I've also tried for a month or so the logitech g pro and the razer blackshark. Sadly mine died out of nowhere yesterday, got in touch with warranty and they are solving everything really fast.

I got a Razer Blackshark on Black Friday for $35. Sounds and feels great.

Search through r/razer and do your own analysis, but the most common failure patterns and causes are as follows: 1. Thin ABS or PC plastic at stress points, specifically at the fork/slider that connects ear-cups to headband. 2. No metal reinforcement on entry-level lines: (Kraken X, Kaira, Barracuda Pro), leading to plastic fatigue after minimal usage. 3. Warranty issues: Razer sometimes approves RMAs when cracks appear inside the 1 or 2 year window, but posts frequently report warranty claim denials, citing physical damage. 4. Razer's design consistency: Similar break locations are reported across multiple generations, implying the underlying manufacturing defects have not fundamentally changed over the years. So, should you buy a Razer headset? If you want a headset that will survive daily travel or years of heavy use, look elsewhere. A review of r/razer posts shows repeated structural failures across most plastic-frame Razer lines within the first year. If you want to ignore post history and reported failures, consider the BlackShark model family. The BlackShark uses a spring-steel headband and has the fewest cracking complaints, though you should be extra careful with the plastic hinges and keep proof of purchase for RMA.

My razor black shark headset

If you can find it on sale the Steelseries Arctis Nova 7X is a great one, great build-quality, light, good sound and microphone if you tweak the EQ a bit, insanely long battery life and the simultaneous Bluetooth connection is amazing when you are on your PC and there's an incoming phone call or you want to use a console alongside it. From the ones you mentioned I know the Razer Blackshark has one of the best microphones ever on a gaming headset but can also be prone to breaking.