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I have speakers for when I’m just messing around but strongly prefer a headset. I use the razor black shark v2 wired and they are fantastic. I play in vr when I “lock in” and being in the vr with a great headset just feels right. I always say I’m no longer at my computer but I’m at the track that I’m racing in in vr with the headset. But sometimes you just wanna dick around in time trials or play Forza horizon and with speakers and my monitor those feel better when I’m just in a casual mood
Seen a couple mentions for Blackshark V2 and a couple for official, I think I’m going to pickup up the black shark just cause I’m looking for cheap and quick and easy, I really only do like FFXIV and a tiny bit of Discord chatting with people, so appreciate the comments everyone.
Yeah I’m seeing a 3rd mention for black shark or official, I’m leaning more towards black shark cause of budget, might go official, appreciate it!
Just got the razer blackshark v2 wired today. (40 euro incl.) Its light, Fits well. And the surround (7.1) works (compared to the trust gtx323 and logitech 335) I can really hear where the sounds come from. The sound is a bit more muffled than my previous razer trasher, (it doesn't have al the weird l twist options that will crap out and breaks after 4 years) downside. They have special surround sound software you can only activate after you added the purchase and sn code on a account. They email an activation code. (I think its free for ever, it wasn't explained very clear) . There was no place that needed . It really works well. Also it comes with the wire for the split mike and sound on a pc. It's very decent for the money spend.
Razer black shark v2 wired is awesome. Great sound and no mic problems so far and it’s a great price
I used Razer Blackshark V2 wired and it was awesome with amazing mic, very comfortable pads, and no pressure to the head. There is also a wireless version called Blackshark V2 Hyperspeed!
I've got the Blackshark V2 (wired) and found them great for the pricepoint. Lasted 5 years at least so far, audio is pretty good to me and they're really light and comfortable to wear for hours. But I'm no audio snob that dishes out $500 for a headset so I guess it depends on what you're coming from.
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 really enjoy my razer blackshark v2 wired I had a corsair virtuoso wireless but so heavy 30mins of gameplay everything hurt. So, I sold them and got the razer honestly amazing! 7.1 digital ss and super lite weight. I did get an amp from fosi from aliexpress, which has been a great addition. Don't get the razer from aliexpress I had issues with activation. First product I have ever had and issue and they did return them no issues.
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