Kraken V3 X

I use a razer kraken V3 x, it's worth it for the price. incredible bass and excellent surround sound with comfortable audio quality

They're good I reckon. So light too. I use them or Kraken v3 x

I've tried and have (almost?) all currently available haptics headsets, here's my two cents: >**Razer Kraken v3 haptic/ pro if you want wireless/**: The kraken v3 is alright. Worse haptics than the nari in my opinion. If you go for them I'd get the wired version over the wireless. The wireless has the most annoying low battery notification on the planet - it beeps at you every single minute when the battery is low (25% i think) which is unbearable for me. >**Razer Nari Ultimate (if you want wireless and can get it in good condition second hand)**: The nari is still the best thing I've ever used in terms of comfort. The sound quality and the battery life are pretty meh. Fortunately there are tutorials on how to replace/upgrade the battery. I bought them on launch, sold them a year later because I decided to get rid of all my razer peripherals, bought it again second hand on amazon in 2023, because it is just so good, lol. >**Corsair HS60 Haptic if you want wired, but not razer:** The HS60 is alright. Probably a bit better sound quality than the kraken v3 and nari. Nothing to write home about though. You gotta customize your EQ in iCUE if you go for it though, the flat EQ is horrible, as is on all the others I mentioned, lol. >**Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2:** If you want bluetooth (latency is noticeable during games so it's only good for youtube/music), you can use it wired for gaming (still have to turn it on for the haptics). It is my bluetooth go-to for the gym. Good battery life, alright audio quality and massive haptics. I also use it on my PC (via bluetooth) sometimes when I listen to music and I don't want to drain the Nari. If you don't want wireless I'd honestly go for whatever is the cheapest. I can't tell you anything about the microphones on these headsets as I have a dedicated mic I use. Ps. I've also tried the Kraken v4 pro in a razer store and they felt quite heavy, but with good build quality. The audio and haptics were alright for the short period of time I could use it, but the haptics options in synapse 4 made no noticeable difference to me. Probably gonna have to cough a few hundred $ and buy it to test further, but god damn it's stupidly overpriced. And I'll probably still like it less than the nari lol. Good luck.

Using Razer kraken 7.1 since 2021. It has a cold gel ear cushion & mostly I use it for long sessions because of gaming & sound enhancement. Except the leather everything is pretty fine & still works perfectly. I don't know much about Logitech but you can go with the hyperx series if it comes under 5k. The only downside is it doesn't have a retractable mic ( cloud stinger x ) which can be pretty annoying if you want a clean headphone look Sennheiser hd400s is under 5k now. It has a pretty decent sound range also, So you can check that out too.

Don't get the usb version.. the type is prone to break easily.. also the driver size is small ( around 40 mm) Instead try to get the kraken v3 which has 50mm driver size which can deliver better sound quality , mic quality & also support spatial audio support. The cable is braided. Also it comes with a usb A version & you can get a dongle for around 250 if you wanna use it on your phone or any tablet you have. Also you can easily detach the microphone from the headphone if you want a clean look.

100$ - JT7 (cheap planar magnetic. Great sound. Can EQ to taste or add FT1B velour pads for better bass definition and fixing the 2-3Khz peak). Can add a Meze Boom Mic or buy standalone mic. 150$ - HyperX Cloud 3S wireless. Simple no frills wireless headset. With great sound quality, comfort and battery life. Add StealthZ Gadgetrytech collab velour pads and you will have great sound for gaming and music. 200$ - HD 505 with BAM Mic or FT1 Pro. Both are similar with FT1 Pro having better planar slam. Can add a Meze Boom Mic to FT1 Pro. 300$ - Asus Rog Kithara. Absolutely goated at this price. Essentially getting a full box set with everything needed and sound quality very close to an Arya Stealth. 350$ - Audeze Maxwell 2. Good bass definition though some people have complained about being able to hear footsteps in games. Will require EQ. Wireless but heavy at around 550 g. 400$ - Edition XV. Safest option available. Great soundstage and imaging. Never fatiguing. For me comfort also is very good. Can wear for hours. Also takes EQ very well. Just all around a great headphone. Can add Meze Boom Mic to make it a headset. Costs extra. For dacs, I can recommend: Ifi Air - 100$. K11 - 135$. K11 R2R - 175$. F0S! K7 - 200$. DX3 Pro+ - 200$. (A bit older model). Ifi Zen DAC V3 - 250$. DX5 II - 300$. (Maybe some software and build quality issues). K13 R2R - 320$. Hope this helps. Take your pick.

I haven’t tried it. But I tried the V2X and didn’t like it. Also generally I don’t like Razer products (had bad experiences with their mice a decade ago so wrote them off). So no information from me on them.

I have tried Logitech G Pro X 2 and I didn’t like them also. Too muddy and bass heavy for me and footsteps weren’t clear. HyperX Cloud 3 S issue with earpads size can be fixed with the StealthZ Wicked Cushion pads that I spoke of earlier. If you like Razer products then it makes sense to upgrade to V3 Pro headset. I personally, haven’t tried it so I have no opinions about it. Personally, for me durability was important as my son uses the HyperX and it has a metal headband. Razer small bars around the ear cups is what deters me from having them and I have seen quite a few broken V2X in the past. Overall, sound quality wise, you can check out Gadgetrytech latest review videos to make your conclusions. I believe he has a video on HyperX Cloud 3S, Razer V3 Pro, HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 and also a 2026 headset roundup video. Based on that you can decide what you prefer. Hope this helps.

They are fine, I went from the razer V3 to these, and honestly, I prefer the logitechs. The razer had better overall sound, not by much, but the build quality sucked.

I like the razer wired kraken with the mic that lights up when it is muted.