5 Cheap Surround Sound Headsets For Avid Gamers
Our final headset is another one from Razer. The Kraken V3 X is designed with the lofty goal of delivering the most immersive audio experience possible for gamers. Like the BlackShark V2, it does come with THX Spatial Audio 7.1 surround sound, but this is only available on computers with the Windows 10 64bit operating system or newer, so it’s not available on Mac or consoles.
The headset has 40mm drivers with three-part tuning, and is very lightweight, coming in at just 285g. In terms of design, it has a cardioid mic, hybrid leatherette, and fabric-upholstered memory foam ear cups, and utilizes a wired USB Type-A connection. It also has RGB on the outside of the ear cup which can be controlled with the Razer Chroma software.
Rtings gave this headset a 6.7 out of 10 for wired gaming, mostly criticizing the inconsistent audio delivery and poor noise isolation. Tom’s Hardware scored it a bit higher, giving it a flat 4 out of 5, stating, “If you want a high-quality, affordable USB gaming headset, the Razer Kraken V3 X is a great choice.”
It’s also one of the more affordable options out there. This headset MSRPs at $69.99, but can currently be found for less than $45.
