Kraken Tournament Edition

Not saying I don’t believe you but I bought the razr kraken tournament edition like 5 years ago and they’re still great.

Hi guys! I’ve recently got back into siege after a couple years out, and my headphones rn aren’t cutting it! I been wanting to upgrade my headphones for ages now and would ideally like something that’s good for gaming ( mainly siege) and music as well as I’m always listening to diff music. I was debating closed back but then found out about the spatial sounds u get with open back so now idk anymore lol, just with open back I don’t want something where people around me can hear everything I’m listening to! Also any sound settings or just tips in general to help me hear more in game would be amazing! Any suggestions guys plz help!!

Yeah I’ve come across these headphones when researching before. They’re around the same price point as the ones I’ve got now (Razer Kraken tournament edition),and look relatively the same with head band and earphones etc!

Yeah damn there’s been a couple ppl in here saying about iems so will defo hav a look! Trouble is I’ve never rlly got on with them personally, they always end up hurting the inside of my ear after a couple hours of use or just all out if I move around 😭! Might just be that I got bad quality ones tho icl

Yeah just said to someone else that a fair few ppl been recommending iems which actually surprised me as I never thought they would be better then some headphones for directional sound! And that’s interesting about closed backs being not great of the quality side, I always thought that the sound being closed in would’ve made it easier to hear directional, but that’s prolly me not being the smartest in this area lmao! And yeah my bad just posted by budget in the comments, max £200

Just looked up the K712 and I see what u mean with the sound pressure and bass ppl say about that a lot. Yeah I think ppl on here hav swayed me to open backs as well. Also I believe I’ve already got a dedicated soundcard when I first built my pc, but will just double check. Thanks for the info tho!

I have razer kraken wired version bc tbh I can't hear the difference between something like that and the audiophile headphones. I turned off the bass boost and it sounds great to me for what I need it for - game audio and being in voice with my friends - and I like a built in mic instead of a desktop stand mic. Background isolation seems good as it doesn't transmit my bf talking in the same room. Comfy enough to wear for 8 hours at a time also, but I dont wear glasses so if you do can't vouch for that.

I had a pair of Razer Krakens (wired) back in 2015 and they were absolutely spectacular for non gaming use. I've used a lot of flagship headphones and I still look back really fondly on the pair.

I've had 2 gaming headsets, first it was a Steelseries Siberia, then a Razer Kraken, but then I got to know someone at work who is into sound. He convinced me to buy a HD 650 and by god it was a different tier. It was so comfortable, but 5-6 years ago I've changed it to a HD 800, purely because the same friend sold it to me £500, pretty much half price and he took good care of them too.

Hi everyone, I’m officially tired of the "2-year cycle" where gaming headsets snap, batteries die, or hinges start rattling. I’m ready to drop significant money on a high-end wireless headset that actually lasts. **My Profile:** * **Primary Use:** Competitive FPS (Valorant, CS2, etc.). * **Priority 1:** Durability/Build Quality (Aiming for 5+ years of life). * **Priority 2:** Long-session Comfort. * **Priority 3:** Sound Imaging/Latency. * **Budget:** Up to $250. I’m paying for quality and peace of mind. I’ve narrowed it down to four contenders, but I have specific fears about each. I need your help to decide: **1. Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed** * **The Fear:** I’ve heard the mic is mediocre and the "clamping force" can be a bit much for 6+ hour sessions. * **The Pull:** Graphene drivers (less distortion over time) and that all-metal fork construction. It feels like a tank. **2. Razer Blackshark V3 Pro** * **The Fear:** The build quality and materials. Since it is almost entirely made of plastic, I have a strong feeling it might be more "breakable" than the others. I’m also worried about those thin metal adjustment sliders (the hinges) being a major point of failure. * **The Pull:** The mic is best-in-class and, from my research, this is arguably one of the best headsets for FPS imaging. It’s also incredibly light. **3. HyperX Cloud III S Wireless** * **The Fear:** It feels "too simple." No ChatMix dial, basic software, and no extra bells and whistles. Is the tech too dated compared to the others? * **The Pull:** Legendary 120-hour battery. Fewer charging cycles = longer battery health. It’s the "Honda Civic" of headsets-reliable and comfortable. **4. Fractal Design Scape** * **The Fear:** It’s a newer entry in the headset market. Is the durability proven? Is the fabric-heavy design going to wear out or get dirty faster than leather/plastic? * **The Pull:** The Charging Dock is a game-changer for me (no more worn-out USB ports). It has a sober, premium build and uses the LC3+ codec for ultra-low latency. If your goal was to **never buy another headset again** (or at least for the next 5-7 years), which one would you choose? Is the Razer's fragility overblown? Is the Fractal Scape the sleeper hit I should be looking at? Or is the "safe" but basic HyperX the way to go? Looking forward to your insights! P.S. This is my first ever Reddit post, so please be kind! I've spent a lot of time researching this but I really value the "real-world" feedback from this community. Thanks in advance!

I wish I had your luck! I've gone through HyperX Clouds, Razer Krakens, and Sonys. Even with me babying them, it's always something: earpads peeling like a snake, one side randomly dying, or the mic starting to hiss like a haunted radio. I’m basically cursed. Trying to find a 'tank' this time so I can finally stop the madness!

I got my razer kraken 6 years ago for 80€ and still love them