** NEW RAZER STUFF FOR YOUR HEAD **

[rjk]

Hey Guys

Landing very soon we have a load of new stuff from Razer

Two new Kraken SKUs offering a new White colourway on the popular headset as well as the Kraken Forged which is a mental, ultimate performance hi-fi grade version of the Kraken design but with massively uprated internals and a much higher build quality.

In addition to the range, we have the Adaro range from Razer.
The Adaro is more of a lifestyle range which is wearable on the street as well as being great for mobile gaming. Whilst they don't come with microphones, the focus here is on audio quality and style.

Razer Adaro In-Ear Analog Music Headphones Black @ £69.98 inc VAT

Crafted and engineered to exacting standards, the Razer Adaro In-Ears are developed to provide a solid in-ear aural experience. Precision-milled out of aircraft grade aluminium and finished with diamond-cut edges, the look and feel of these advanced in-ear monitors is just as premium as their sound.

Incorporating quality hardware packed inside its sleek body, the Razer Adaro In-Ears are more than just head turners. High performance, custom-tuned 10mm neodymium drivers are sonically optimized to complement their inner acoustics chambers, producing crisp, high fidelity stereo sound. Interchangeable ear-tips in 3 sizes and bi-flange attachments are included, allowing for a personalized fit and brilliant audio.

Combining killer sound, a sleek, robust aluminium body and a convenient, compact carrying case, the Razer Adaro In-Ears are built for pure listening pleasure on the go.

Key Features:
- High performance 10mm dynamic drivers
- Robust, precision milled aluminium body
- Personalized fit and sound isolation
- Flat, anti-tangle cable
- Compatible with iPhone, Android and mobile devices

Specifications:
- Interface: 3.5mm jack
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Impedance: 32 Ohms
- Sensitivity: 1kHz: 96dB ± 3dB
- Driver Unit: 10mm Neodymium magnet
- Product Weight: 22g

Package Contents:
- Earphones
- Carrying case

Only £69.98 inc VAT.

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Razer Adaro Stereos Analog Music Headphones Black @ £84.95 inc VAT

To create the perfect pair of headphones for listening to music, we approached the design with 3 things in mind - uncompromising audio, long lasting comfort, and robust portability. And with the Razer Adaro Stereos, we believe we have done just that.

Packing high performance, custom-tuned 40mm neodymium magnet drivers, the Razer Adaro Stereos deliver crisp, natural sounding acoustics for an amazing audio experience. These powerful drivers are housed in the Razer Adaro Stereos' custom developed, fully adjustable architecture, allowing for an extremely comfortable and lightweight design.

The Razer Adaro Stereos are meant for you to take them wherever you go. Their construction is sleek and compact, allowing for easy transportation, yet incredibly robust for endless hours of use.

With its brilliant sound, comfortable form factor and portability, the Razer Adaro Stereos are the perfect headphones for music on the go.

Key Features:
- Custom-tuned 40mm dynamic drivers
- Comfortable, lightweight form factor
- Compact yet robust construction
- Fully adjustable architecture
- Plush leatherette ear cushions
- Compatible with iPhone, Android and mobile devices

Specifications:
- Interface: 3.5mm jack
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Impedance: 32 Ohms
- Sensitivity: 1kHz: 104dB ± 3dB
- Driver Unit: 40mm Neodymium magnet
- Product Weight: 168g

Only £84.95 inc VAT.

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Razer Adaro Wireless Analog Music Bluetooth Headphones Black @ £149.99 inc VAT

We all require a pair of headphones that can keep up with our work and play, a personal companion that you can take about whether you are chilling on the couch or out on the move. Introducing the Razer Adaro Wireless Bluetooth® headphones - wireless freedom for your music.

The Razer Adaro Wireless is built to follow you wherever you go. Featuring the advanced Bluetooth® 4.0 standard with aptX technology, the Razer Adaro Wireless easily connects to your Bluetooth® audio devices, providing pristine CD-quality audio for up to 20 hours.

Packing high performance, custom-tuned 40mm neodymium magnet drivers, the Razer Adaro Wireless delivers crisp, natural sounding acoustics for an amazing audio experience. These powerful drivers are housed in the Razer Adaro Wireless' custom developed, fully adjustable architecture, allowing for an extremely comfortable and lightweight design.

With its brilliant Razer Adaro sound, wireless portability and comfortable form factor, the Razer Adaro Wireless are the perfect headphones for cord-free music enjoyment on the go.

Key Features:
- Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity with aptX technology
- Custom-tuned 40mm dynamic drivers
- Comfortable, lightweight form factor
- Playback and volume controls
- Plush leatherette ear cushions
- CD-quality audio over Bluetooth
- Up to 20 hours of playback

Specifications:
- Interface: Bluetooth 4.0
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Impedance: 32 Ohms
- Sensitivity: 91dB ± 3dB
- Driver Unit: 40mm Neodymium magnet

Only £149.99 inc VAT.

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Razer Kraken Pro Analog Gaming Headset - White @ £69.95 inc VAT

Just like the Razer Electra, the Razer Kraken Pro gaming headset has been field-tested by countless professional gamers and athletes to determine the optimal weight for extended gaming sessions as well as for unparalleled comfort on the go.

The Razer Kraken Pro's large 40mm neodymium magnet drivers are tuned for clear high- and mid-ranges as well as deep bass for powerful lows. A closed ear cup design with plush circumaural padding creates superior sound isolation so you can focus on your game or conversation uninterrupted by outside noise.

The left ear cup houses a fully retractable microphone boom that pulls out only when you need it, perfect for taking your headset on the go. The flexible design allows the unidirectional mic to be adjusted to individual needs so it's always in the best spot whether you are giving strategic commands or making a quick call to your friend.

Key Features:
- Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
- Impedance: 32 ohms at 1kHz
- Sensitivity (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): 110 ± 4dB at 1 kHz Max
- Input Power: 50 mW
- Drivers: 40 mm, with Neodymium Magnets
- Inner Ear Cup Diameter: 50 mm / 1.97"
- Cable Length: 1.3 m / 4.27 ft plus 2m / 6.6 ft splitter adapter
- Approximate Weight: 293 g / 0.65 lbs
- Connector: Analog 3.5 mm combined jack (headphone and mic)


Specifications:

Audio Channel: Stereo
- Interface: 3.5mm combined jack
- Frequency Response (Headphones): 20Hz to 20KHz
- Frequency Response (Microphone): 100Hz to 10KHz
- Impedance (Headphones): 32ohms
- Sensitivity (Headphones): (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): 110 ± 4dB at 1 kHz Max
- Sensitivity (Microphone): (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): -40 ± 3dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 52 dB

Only £69.95 inc VAT.

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Razer Kraken Forged Edition Headset @ £207.95 inc VAT

A comfortable pair of headphones makes you want to keep them on all the time. With plush leatherette ear cushions lining the ear cups, a fully adjustable headband and lightweight, foldable design, the Razer Kraken Forged Edition headphones are ones that you can wear for hours on end. Packed in a hard carrying case for portability and storage, the Razer Kraken Forged Edition also includes a swappable cable with an in-line microphone, giving you the versatility to use the headphones for music or gaming.

The Razer Kraken Forged Edition is crafted with ear cups that are machined out of aircraft-grade aluminium and finished with a sleek brushed metal texture for a durable, lightweight form factor. It is then carefully hand-assembled with high quality aluminium and leatherette parts to ensure that the Razer Kraken Forged Edition is built to last.

To equip the Razer Kraken Forged Edition with a studio-grade sound, the audio engineers spent countless hours fine-tuning the 40m neodymium drivers to perfection. As a result, the exceptional drivers work in unison with the headphone's optimized acoustic chambers and isolated closed ear cup design to deliver booming bass, clear mids and crisp highs - a sound signature perfect for music and gaming.

Easily swap in the in-line microphone cable to use the Razer Kraken Forged Edition headphones as a headset for gaming or voice calls. An included ¼ inch audio connector adds even more versatility to use with other devices.

Key Features:
- Ultra-premium materials and finish
- Custom tuned drivers
- Comfortable form factor
- Closed ear cup design
- Foldable ear cups
- Hard carrying case
- Swappable cable system and adapter

Only £207.95 inc VAT.

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[Cookeh]

no ty.

 

[Ryanr1987]

+1 ^^^

 

[rjk]

no ty.

+1 ^^^

excellent and well considered posts. 10/10

what don't you like about them?
what would you choose as an alternative?
how could the design be changed to be more suitable for you?
what similar products have you used that you are using to base your opinion on these products?


come on guys, this is a discussion forum, im sure you can come up with a better reasoned argument than that.

 

[Psycho Sonny]

excellent and well considered posts. 10/10

You guys ever considered selling proper headphones and v moda boom pro mics or mod mics?

Stuff like that if cheaper than the current retailers we would be interested in.

 

[rids57]

^^^

should at least sell headphones like the Creative Aurvana Live (1 & 2) which are already well respected at the lower end of the market.

 

[Ryanr1987]

excellent and well considered posts. 10/10

what don't you like about them?
what would you choose as an alternative?
how could the design be changed to be more suitable for you?
what similar products have you used that you are using to base your opinion on these products?


come on guys, this is a discussion forum, im sure you can come up with a better reasoned argument than that.

While I like the colour scheme, they just look kind of unattractive for a portable a headphone, but that's just my opinion(I use the D7100 for portable use which many find ugly)

For the price the K167, SRH440, 003 clones like the HM5, Skull Candy Aviator are reputable and tested and are more likely to be recommended. I would obviously need to hear one and give them a fair shot against some competition. The use of velour pads would have been nice. I'd like to hear more explained about the actual sound.

The gaming version wouldn't really have a place in my collection unless it can outperform my current sets.

Also the Razor forged Kraken edition is over £200. For that price I can get a reputable excellent pair of headphones, why should someone pick this product over say the AKG K267 which is class closed back or even the Denon D600.


I'd like to hear them though as I would any set. Send me some for review and I'd give them a fair shot.

Hope this helps,

 

[Cookeh]

what would you choose as an alternative?
how could the design be changed to be more suitable for you?
what similar products have you used that you are using to base your opinion on these products?

come on guys, this is a discussion forum, im sure you can come up with a better reasoned argument than that.

I certainly could, I just wasn't expecting our opinions to be considered off the back of a promotion.

The post would be fine in gaming peripherals, but generally those in Sound City are not a fan of the "gaming" brand market. Headsets are almost exclusively inferior to a set of headphones - there are several 'budget' (read <£50) 'phones on the market that are street miles ahead of headsets priced twice as much or more.

As an alternative, we (I presume I am speaking for more than just myself here!) would like to see a range of hifi equipment start to hit your shelves - of course there are mother retailers which exclusively deal with hifi-audio, but why not? - such as some of the more commonly recommended 'entry'-level headphones; Koss PortaPros, Panasonic HTF600S-E, CAL!, Logitech UE600, HM5s, DT770/990 for example. As you are already tied to several of these companies with regards to their other hardware/peripheral offerings it shouldnt be hard to introduce stock or indeed acquire sales. This would have two benefits: You would cater to a wider market here at OcUK and secondarily, it might improve peoples knowledge of the sound market and how headphones will be superior to headsets - 'abolishing' many of the myths associated with it.

I'm not sure what you mean by design - if you mean with regards to the product then you have no control over that anyway, but if you mean with regards to the layout of the post then I see nothing wrong with it.

See the first paragraph for alternative products. With regards to why they are better, a google or a look at the sticky will give you some basics on that - but I'm sure you already know they are superior.

Thanks for your time and consideration on the matter, I would be happy to answer any further questions or provide any more info at your request.

 

[Cookeh]

As an aside, before I knew anything much about audio I bought myself an older Plantronics GameCom model and I thought it was excellent - comfy, looked 'cool' and functioned. I then started getting into the audio world so to speak, and wanted a cheap pair of comfy headphones for portable uses; this resulted in my purchase of the the Koss PortaPros. I wasn't expecting a great deal, my budget was low and I payed 50% of what I did for the GameCom for them. Anyway, I get hold of them, and they just blew my mind. There was no comparison between a £40 headset and a £20 of headphones - the soundstage was better, better separation, better clarity, more controlled bass, more forward mids. No word of a lie, I went up 2 divisions by the end of a ESL CS:S season, because of the headphones, I could hear were people were, explosions, guns, footsteps, weapon switches were all clearer and more accurate. To top it off they were pretty damn decent for music too.

I know it sounds like Im laying it on a bit thick, and headset audio will have come along a bit since (or I hope so, I tried the Siberia V2s about a year back and they were utter trash), but for gaming purposes, headphones will simply be better as they are focused towards audio, as opposed to being focused to being a marketing gimmick (LED pulsing on the V2s, for example, what the hell is the point in that, I mean seriously, who gives a toss).

 

[Cookeh]

Oh, and I find it daft that you stock other 'gaming' IEMs, but not the SS Flux's which are actually the only half-decent set out of the lot and are actually worth stocking. They're great for music and gaming on a sub-£50 budget - unlike the others in stock!

 

[Ayahuasca]

I'd rather go soundless than buy overpriced razer audio peripherals

 

[rjk]

You guys ever considered selling proper headphones and v moda boom pro mics or mod mics?

Stuff like that if cheaper than the current retailers we would be interested in.

would you guys actually be interested in stuff like this?

i have been our headset buyer for a long time now and each time i try hi fi and audio stuff, there just isnt any demand for it.

^^^

should at least sell headphones like the Creative Aurvana Live (1 & 2) which are already well respected at the lower end of the market.

ok, i will look into that, thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Cookeh]

You need to convince the market base that headphones are superior, as I previously stated there seem to be a lot of myths around it - the most infuriating and bs one is "more convenient". The largest obstacle, in my opinion, is that there are so many different headphones, so many different sounds, and a plethora of 'complex' terms being used to describe how the headphones sound. If you could find a way of simplifying that (perhaps through a guide, or even expand upon the current sticky and get it spread out to other areas of the forum - perhaps even offer demo pairs, then I am confident there would be interest.

See my earlier post for other more budget/simplistic headphone alternatives.

 

[Psycho Sonny]

would you guys actually be interested in stuff like this?

i have been our headset buyer for a long time now and each time i try hi fi and audio stuff, there just isnt any demand for it.



ok, i will look into that, thanks for the suggestion.

you guys are probably stocking too much choice or are pricing yourselves out the market

If I was in charge I would be looking at

Koss Porta Pro's and KSC75 for the cheap end of the market

Creative Aurvana Lives for mid end of the market

Fidelio X1's and Sennheiser HD 598's for the high end of the market

I wouldn't go any higher than that or stock anything else, it just wouldn't sell then.

then bundling the V moda Boom Pro with the Fidelio X1's and Bundling the Antlion Mod Mic with the HD 598's.

You then also may want to look into PC headphone splitters like the on es sennheiser and astro sell, etc.

So basically adding 4 headphones and 2 mics to your current range of goods, so long as you were cheaper than the competition, then you could stick a few posts on hotukdeals and then word would get around where to go for a good gaming headset.

 

[rjk]

D7100 K167, SRH440, 003 clones like the HM5, Skull Candy Aviator, AKG K267, Denon D600.

excellent points, thanks for that. will take those models you suggested into consideration

I certainly could, I just wasn't expecting our opinions to be considered off the back of a promotion..

not at all. this is a discussion forum. Razer give me little incentive to support their brand, we just do because they are popular.

I love hearing feedback on products, good or bad. As a Product Manager, this sort of information is valuable to me and a resource that other resellers don't have access to.

In honesty, I have only bought a small quantity of all of the above units [bar the white kraken as I am sure they will fly out] the reason behind the small quantity is to test the water really as i mentioned above, OcUK hasnt ever had success with audio only headphones.


We have a direct relationship with Sennheiser so that may be a good place to start, I will also look into a few other units and see if we have the facility to buy them too.

 

[Cookeh]

tbf, cutting down your current range of headsets wouldn't hurt either. Some are arguably better than others - even at a lower budget - and so by axing the 'crap' ones you will have a much smaller base of headphones/headsets that will be less confusing for the buyer. To expand on this, you have about 20 products between £30-50, they are all very similarly specced and offer very little over one another - aside from name. IF you could reduce this to say, five or so which are 'better' than the others, it could stand you in good steed and confuse the buyer less if more audiophile based headphones were to be brought into the mix.

 

[Psycho Sonny]

ohhhhhh and MIXAMPs if you can get Astro mixamps in for cheaper than £130 then you could be onto a winner there for everyone in the console section.

there should be a new 2014 model being released soon for the new gen consoles, get that in for launch and I imagine sales of decent gaming headphones you had in stock would also fly off the shelves.

 

[rjk]

feedback noted, ill give it a going over in the coming months.

 

[Ryan-3]

come on guys, this is a discussion forum, im sure you can come up with a better reasoned argument than that.

Exactly! At least mention how you can have either a pair of DT770's or DT990's for less than their 'premium elite pro 1337' grade of headset.