RAZER Megalodon Circumaural 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset

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nicely its got a lot of bass and noise cancellation is excellent. AH! lets see Number 1.) Mic Background noise produces excessive amount of higher frequency static. Number two.) Mic keeps turning off each 20 minutes.Number three.) Mic keeps cutting off every single time i attempt to talk to my teamate.Quantity 4.) is the most but frustrating factor about..and it's not the headset but, the companies Support and its capability to help client in their dyer require of aid circumstance. Also reply from Razer takes years. What you have to say about your self and your lack of help Razer? and don't tell me about the S2 pack Stuff because i got S3 and all my drivers are up to date. It's simple actually, take the initiative and time to make a excellent headset not construct, sell sell sell variety of thinking. i guess it's all about the income huh? properly your putting your self and your organizations name in the incorrect path i can inform you that considerably.

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Stylish, unbelievable sound, really precise, crystal clear microphone. Fantastic product design and style, comfy, and the level of tweaking offered is good :) DO NOT Get THESE IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO ADJUST YOUR SOUND SETTINGS! Most persons obtaining issues, most likely don't comprehend that you need to tweak the hardware settings on the Megalodon, and the system settings (vent, in-game microphone support, ect.) AND windows sound settings. You have to get all three settings to play along collectively, or you will have all the feedback, static, ect ect troubles that are finding posted here :(So once more, if you know how to tweak your sound, then wonderful. Get them. If you're not comfortable doing that, then you could be in for a headache. Both my buddy and I have a pair of these, and they each operate excellent. In spite of my testimonials above, I did have to RMA my initial set since the microphone arm was sort of loose. The Mic would slide a little bit, but the RMA method was painless. As far as sound even though, all three headsets have had excellent sound/microphone performance.

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Good bass and treble. Sound is crystal clear as properly as the constructed-in mic. Well worth the price. I upgraded to these from the IceMat (now Steelseries) Siberias. Practically nothing about these.

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*Increases gaming functionality by re leaving the processor from having to deal with a sound card and gaming sounds.*Conrol Pod is really straightforward to use. *Allows for volume customazation on all 7 channels*Sound is clear, loud, and bass thumping*Presentation is beyond something i have ever bought for my Pc*Control Pod looks like a thing out of Stargate Atlantis *No equalizer*Does not turn off if computer is left on standby*Takes a bit of tweaking to get the sound JUST Suitable. Will not sound good unless you adjust all 7 channels to YOUR ear's timber. If you are like i was 1 week ago, confuse, dazed, and frustrated with the selection creating procedure of a wonderful gaming headset, then you Must read this. Your sound card must play a Big part in the choice of your gaming headset. If you personal a prime of the line 5.1 or greater sound card designed particularly for gaming, then your possibilities are limitless. Even so, most gamers dont. If your a Pc gamer, a true hardcore computer gamer, then you rather enjoy your game time in a far more private way, headsets. Also, most Computer gamers play computer games simply because of the huge on the net game community which implies that you will be comunicating your intentions and listening to these of other folks playing with you. In the end, as gamers, we commit our budget on a very good processor, memory, and the clear video card. If this is you, then you probally have the typical onboard sound card. If you do, Overlook any other headset. The megalodon IS ITS Own sound card. This means no processor burden which means More rapidly GAMING!!!!

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pros - extreamly light weight meteralsvery sturdy, contry to what other folks had statedexcellent controlpowerful cord = no breaks like other heads i've hadthe cushings, the telephone on the portion that wraps around your head, is exceptional excellent, feels like soft skin. very confy. the mic choose up is Excellent, i accualy had somone inform me i sounded like a totally different individual. the mic is exceptionl. i wish it had a metal post, but the plastic post isn't as flimsy as it appears, it's really sturdy feeling. cons - could be loud, and have beter music play back it appears most take their judgments of media on these headphones they aren't developed for the noises made by instruments. their incredibly clearly a gaming headset, also to be noted its obvious to me why they didn't use "sturdyer" meterals like other individuals pointed out...they are genraly heavier and add discomfort to the headset.

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This is a extremely competent headset, and customers must really give it a solid try ahead of complaining like this headset (and Razer) is the devil incarnate. Customers must read the several critiques on the internet by respectable review internet sites (t0msH4rdw4r3, for example) Razer customer help's capability at handling user's problems is not what I would get in touch with "Exemplary". Posting the problem situation into an email to the buyer is unacceptable. I've worked enough time as tech assistance to know that Razer has a lot to study. I only hope they get their act with each other ahead of they tarnish their reputation. I believe its quite critical to point out that RAZER HAS RELEASED UPDATED FIRMWARE on their internet site that is supposed to Fix the concern of: mic & sound cutting out randomly. A lot of testimonials on right here (specifically the last a single that prompted me to post) look to written by people in a panic after they uncover any troubles with their headset. Even though I'm not excusing Razer's inability to completely QA their headsets, I do think that a little patience would go a long way. Each consumer that buys this solution is utilizing it on a wide variety of operating systems, with a variety of settings. SOME operating systems are experiencing issues. Are all operating systems experiencing problems? NO. Plenty of evaluations were published on this headset and most of them saw no concerns like users are reporting on here. As a different user pointed out, it may take fairly a bit of effort experimenting with Windows' settings and application settings to get factors working completely, a smaller sacrifice for a fantastic heaset IMO.

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Operating Win 7 x64 Enterprise and they worked proper out of the box zero firmware updates.-The 2 and 7.1 each sound superb!-The mic is awesome other than it becoming crystal clear on the internet I figured I'd test it with voice recognition software program and type a document on Word 2007; the finish result was only about 11 errors for a 4 web page document where nine errors had been names!-The Megalodon is veeerry comfy-I really like the blue LED lights they have officially completed my pc giving me a keyboard, mouse, case, headset, and hell even blue led for the energy indicator on my monitor! As comfortable as they are I personally can't put on headsets for as well lengthy so following about 18 hours of gaming/music and media I have to let them rest about my neck for a couple of minutes.The LED lights for the control box and headset don't seem to turn off when you energy down your personal computer which in most circumstances shouldn't matter on the other hand, my computer is right next to my bed and glaring blue lights don't necessarily enable me sleep. I usually appreciate opening Razer packaged goods they usually are a genuine treat and this was the very same.The case they come in is fairly nifty and I do place them in there from time to time either when I want to take them with me to a lan celebration or just carry them with me for additional casual get togethers with my laptop.The handle box is awesome in the aspect that you can adjust so substantially from correct there. You can modify mic volume, mic sensitivity, common volume, the quantity of bass your getting, and just soooo a lot.Just a hit on a few other evaluations, most of the troubled persons who JUST OPENED their headset and immediately reviewed it low seriously ought to have place in a RMA very first. When you're getting higher high quality gear there's a lot much more that can go wrong then in a simple headset. As such you sometimes just have to be more patient.

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- Pretty good audio excellent- Incredibly comfortable- Does not appear or feel affordable at all- USB connection - Microphone is not really great at all. Picks up a lot of background noise, even following fine tuning it.- Cuts out sound/mic immediately after prolonged use on Windows 7. It was recently patched through a firmware update to make it function superior in other Windows environments, but Razer dropped the ball and apparently forgot Windows 7 exists now. I truly wanted to like this headset. It's extremely comfortable and looks, feels, and sounds good... but on the computer software side of factors, Razer basically botched it up. It's awful - the cutting out of audio at random points. It's specifically terrible in the middle of a substantial-paced game of Left 4 Dead, where the loss of your indicates of communication fairly significantly suggests your doom. Manufacturer Response:Windows 7 is a new operating system and There are particular Windows 7 systems that look to have an intermittent challenge with the Megalodon Mic and Audio. Razer engineers are working difficult to discover and release a answer for Win 7 users impacted by this situation. Please periodically check back to www.razersupport.com for any updates. You may well also want to view our FAQ relating to default mic levels on Windows 7. These defaults may possibly need to be adjusted to get the greatest performance from your Megalodon mic.Razer|Wave

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1st off let me commence out saying that as of proper now my headset is 100 % functional, it could not have began that way..but can easily be created so. When it is up and operating effectively the sound on this is remarkable...the surround is strong, ad with the ability to adjust the person speaker though gaming can be dialed in to meet just about any demand..The head set is a comfortable as could be after hours of raiding I nevertheless cant tell its even on my head....The mic works properly for team speak or vent with all my friends saying that right after i got the setting right that i sounded like a radio host. Nevertheless it did not come out of the box this way...very first off the mic didn't perform for a couple of days...then the whole unit began flashing on and off intermittently followed by a windows error about two substantially USB bandwidth...The answer was a uncomplicated one particular even though... The challenge with this item can be solved in whole by acquiring a AC powered USB hub and operating it off that...possibly Newegg need to do a combo deal...or possibly razor really should just own up and admit that this thing is a energy hog and tell those of us who pay 150 bucks for it that we may need a hub to make the product operate..

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Fairly remarkable audio, and getting alternative in between 2. and 7.1 on the fly, it makes for entirely simple changes. The 7.1 audio seriously assists in games that support, a completely surround sound practical experience. Hearing points across the area, with the proper settings can make all the difference.The mic is fairly wonderful also, crystal clear audio. Absolutely everyone can hear me fine, chat on Skype or Teamspeak with no audio problems. The ability to retain the mic away, although also coming in clear is worth it. Most mics are not sensitive sufficient, and you come in all hushed to other folks.Having total control more than the audio, generating the front a small lower, although raising the back is nice. Generally it's getting, you often appear ahead and can't see behind. So the variability for all audio manage, can actually support in FPS games and more. Pretty fantastic at cutting out, all background audio from being heard. The mic isn't in a position to choose up background sounds, the way numerous other mics have been. It can be a little warm, getting the headphones cover my ears entirely. Other than that, ideal now I find no true cons. It's nicely worth the money, I also purchased the two year warranty coverage. Mostly becoming I'm not the only particular person, in the space and don't want them to be handled badly.Other than that, just thoughts how you handle em.

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Comfortable for extended gaming sessions, audio sounds remarkable. Mic is WAY too sensitive. I can't listen to music through the headphones devoid of the mic choosing up the audio. The handle pod is nice, but you can\'t turn off the lights, so it is very bright at night. I have to cover it up with a microfiber cloth. Windows speech recognition (Windows 7) for some explanation will not function with this mic, I have not had difficulty setting up speech recognition with any mic just before. MOST ANNOYING: Audio stops working randomly whilst gaming, listening to music, or fairly considerably whilst carrying out something. Often will commence working after restarting the system, other instances, unplugging is expected. Really ANNOYING. I believe Razer has been attempting to make all these seriously great higher-end gaming peripherals so excellent that they are not spending sufficient time on good quality handle. I had a equivalent expertise when i bought my Razer Mamba. It's a excellent mouse now... right after like 8 firmware updates, but still has a couple minor issues. Razer, can we please get a firmware update?The comments that it is a Microsot issue (the hotfix) doesn't appear to apply to my case because i am running Windows 7. Any other recommendations?

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I plugged them in and they worked perfectly. Super higher quality sound and excellent microphone! Completely none. My brother has had these for a long time and he hasn't had a single difficulty either. The guy that stated they dont perform with Windows 7 64bit is a fool... And hopefully didn't scare away anybody. This is a fantastic headset and I wouldn't want anyone to miss out.Price range Make -Windows 7 64bit UltimateThermaltake Element GPhenom2 965Asus Evo Motherboard4gb DDR3 1600EVGA GTX260Thermaltake 1000w PSUTotal Expense - 辎

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They are lightweight, they are comfy, and I like the potential to make on the fly adjustments. Also the construction is superior to any other set I have owned. I am angry at myself for speaking a buddy into ordering this headset. He also now feels as even though he is out 160.00. This is a excellent headset if you get pleasure from losing the mic after about a half an hour of use in game. That's give or take a minute or two how long it takes prior to the mic cuts out and you have to dump the game to reset. Razer provides tiny to no tech support. What would they care? They already have my funds. In addition to, they'll just inform you to request a hotfix for windows. You'd think that a firm like Razer could test their item to see if it performs with a particular operating process ahead of they SCAM the men and women. Don't waste your dollars right here. That's my opinion. I really ought to have read the critiques prior to acquiring this headset. I feel utilised and dirty.

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supports 2 channel, five.1, and 7.1 surround sound.Headset Is incredibly comfy and light.It's produced by razer and has upgradeable firmware!!!True Plug and Play. If you're operating 7.1, make certain you configure vent to run in five.1 or 7.1 otherwise it echo’s in games operating 5.1 or 7.1 since vent runs two channel audio default.This is straightforward to do, but food for thought.An additional con is that from what I can inform there is no software to edit anything on the megalodon. Almost everything is configured from the handle box if you consider that a con. For everybody who says it echo’s, This only happens when you have the headphones turned to 7.1 when you have a 2 channel source "stereo". This is not the fault of the headphones, but rather the users fault. I’ve run these headphones in Bad Corporation two "War Tapes audio", and Love these headphones. Base is satisfying, and it’s extremely simple to determine exactly where you're targets are coming from.The most important factor you have to search for is regardless of whether or not you're game supports five.1 or 7.1, mainly because these headphones can't create 7.1 sound out of absolutely nothing...

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Does sound great when it works. Countless compatibility with windows 7 64bit and razer won't repair it. Also has a enormous bandwidth load. very good luck acquiring it not to cut out on you.

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I didn't go into this headset devoid of ever owning a excellent pair of cans so I hope my overview holds some credit. The Megalodon undoubtedly does execute effectively where it promises...it delivers good two. audio where there is mono or stereo sound, and superb 7.1 sound from 5.1 or 7.1 sources...of program playing 2. or much less in 7.1 mode will result in it to sound like the voices are in a box, but otherwise five.1 and 7.1 sound ok in two. mode. Music sounds excellent in 2....about what you would expect from a set like this...quite nice in fact. The controller that comes with it is really effectively built, buttons are back-lit, and the usb cord is tough which is a relief. The genuine major pro to this headset (as well as the Carcharias) is the comfort. Cushions are places along the leading arch, and the ear pieces are fully-insulated to block outdoors noise and minimize ear anxiety so you can play hours on finish...assuming you downloaded the essential drivers and did what you could to get your Megalodon bug-totally free. Ok, right here's exactly where factors get sketchy. When I initially got the Megalodon, I got constant static noise which completely ruined the really feel for me. Maintain in thoughts this was immediately after the hotfixes/Razer updates. I found that any USB port that was not completely-powered would trigger the static...at times even the fully-powered ones would, but following a handful of un-plugs it would right the situation. The Megalodon would never ever turn off right after long periods of time so I cannot confirm that difficulty, but I will say that if your supply audio is not loud that the Megalodon will not execute any amazing audio boosts. I'm not confident what caused the aforementioned static, but I hope that its just a power/usb concern or maybe a vista situation I haven't fixed. I've located with laptops it works finest if you plug it into the usb port closest to power outlet...it performs 90% of the time on laptops I've utilized it on and no static. The only other huge con to this set is that you at times have to restart your personal computer immediately after unplugging them. I will conclude by saying that I have owned numerous great headsets prior to but none were that high of frequency so this was one of the very first I've owned in the higher range. I've sampled some high-finish cans just before at friend's houses just before like some Logitechs, Senns, or even Razer's personal Barracuda HP-1, and my nod would go to the Senns or the Barracuda HP-1's, but the Barracudas had paint flaking troubles and only work with an audio card (through DAI) that is no longer getting generated by Razer (according to an email I got back from the Razer shop). I wish you could plus much more than a single of these into a computer system at a time (I watch motion pictures with my wife) but you can only use 1 at a time. I only advocate these beasts to gamers who don't want to obtain a high finish sound card and possibly travel a lot. They sort of get temperamental on laptops so its a toss up if you want it or not. Do a little study initially, but they DO work (at least my pair), but for the most element you're far better off with a jack.

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Feels good on your head, lots of choices.... when it performs... Its soundcard goes out, starts to crackle, or cuts out totally RAZER stated in E-mail there is no remedy for this as of however....Push to talk on vent due to this unit stops operating... Help will inform you to update your os, etc even though you have completely updated it, dnloaded the hot fixes"that do not apply to your program simply because you already have sp2 of vista". For the cost you paid it should just work.... the speaker surround choices bug out exactly where you can tweak every single a single, just start blinking sparatically....response e-mail below and absolutely nothing back from them I have a 150 dollar piece of junk that they are doing nothing about.... I even replyed to that e-mail and its been more than a week notta, dont obtain... Razer and Microsoft are conscious of intermittent troubles that could take place with the Razer Megalodon and customers of particular Vista 64 bit systems. The most widespread problem will be your audio or your microphone cutting out. We are operating hard to discover an answer to this intermittent issue and hope to have a answer in the incredibly close to future. We know this issue is quite frustrating for you and we are working tricky to come across the remedy. We ask kindly for your patience as we try to remedy this challenge for any of the impacted users. Megalodon users with other forms of updated operating systems are not impacted by this concern. If you are utilizing a Megalodon and are getting similar issues please be sure your operating process has all the readily available updates installed. Vista users want to make sure that Service Pack 2 (SP2) has been installed on their computers. If you are in require of additional help with your Megalodon please get in touch with us at the links under and we will be satisfied to assist you.Ideal Regar

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Really comfortable, powerful bass, and great in-game sound. You can hear every thing going on around you! These are even better than the old setup I had, which was the Razer Barracuda AC-1 and HP-1 set.The general sound is extremely crisp and clear. The bass is just about overpowering from time to time, but when explosions are going on around you it makes you feel like you are appropriate in the action!When you aren't gaming and are just listening to some music you can switch it to two. if you wish. Personally, I choose to leave it on 7.1 since it makes me really feel like I am at a concert. Just watch how high you turn the volume up, this thing can get seriously loud! Loud enough so that you don't even have to have them on your head to hear every little thing obviously.When once more, I can't anxiety how competitively Razer priced the Megalodon. You will not locate one more headset/soundcard combo that is as fantastic as this for as inexpensive as this. Bottom line. The only problem I had with these factors was when I 1st bought them. They would cut out and I would have to unplug them and replug them back in to get them operating. It was incredibly annoying.Razer released a firmware update a couple of months following the headset was released that solved all of the issues the Megalodon was encountering. So, genuinely, this con isn't even a valid con any longer. Just make sure to update the firmware *CORRECTLY*! I have noticed a lot of folks complaining the firmware not fixing the problems and it is simply because they are not reading the directions before putting in the update. All of my computer system peripherals are Razer items. I am currently employing the Megalodon headset, Tarantula keyboard, and Naga MMO mouse. I personal a lot of other Razer goods like the Lachesis mouse, Diamondback mouse, and the Barracuda AC-1 and HP-1 audio combo. I have been pleased with just about every Razer item I have purchased and will stick with Razer for all of my future computer peripherals.I am hardly waiting for the Razer Onza Xbox 360 controller and the Chimaera wireless console headset! Watch out other third-party console accessory firms!

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Headset functions good when in regular use. In-game sound is quite precise, substantially better than a standard two.1 headset. Top quality is stelar, came in extremely great case and each and every side of headset glows blue, reminiscent of most Razer merchandise. I have a 1000-watt PSU and only three devices plugged into my principal USB's on back of Computer, I get the very same results as most other people have reviewed. The sound will cut out after about 15-20 minutes of play or it appears when in sound-intensive portions of the game. I also have the very same exact situation with Ventrilo, it will cut out or the mic will lose it's functionality, hence requiring the device to be un-plugged and re-plugged in. For someone who plays competitive gaming, you can't have a headset cutting out totally on you when in a game, it's just unacceptable. I have duplicated this problem on each a Windows 7 Ultimate ࿠-bit) and Windows Vista Ultimate ࿠-bit) program. In the previous I have been a massive advocate of Razer, in reality I'm still thrilled with my Reclusa and Mamba, but for 贶, I could've just bought Sennheiser's or another pair of iceMat Siberias (which worked great for me in the previous). Stay away from this headset till Razer addresses this issue, additional than just pointing you to a FAQ section that links to hot-fixes on Microsoft's web page.

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Pros: Razer, higher qualitySound is just astounding (You require to TWEAK it)No cpu drawSo comfy, no joke.Mic is clearer than any I have owned ahead ofBass is excellent, but but once more this is for my ears, the 3 previous headsets I owned had absolutely no bass.Comes with a case for lan parties, What other headset even does that? Tweaking, but is expected with most gaming tech, it can't be configured for Everybody out of the boxDifficult to find a decent bass level without it sounding a small hollow Acquire it, you won't regret it. Well worth the funds, sturdy develop (Not even kidding right here, these points are sturdy.)

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plug and play!!! i discovered this headset really effortless to set up with windows 7... the sournd sound operates grate and the mike pics up everthing i say and nothing at all from the headset. expensive

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i like the comfort, the in-line controls, and the fact that it is 7.1..... Sound is Fantastic in games..... I also like the soft clothy feel of the cord, and the truth that it is about ten feet long so i can route it about my monitors so there is no way of it touching the floor (and therefore acquiring ran more than by the office chair). i was conscious of the "crackling" some men and women observed before acquiring and weighed the odds and purchased it anyway. I do not hear the crackling even though i am playing any games, weather i just dont notice it simply because of all the explosions and whatnot going on or what.. but its not there. when listening to music, youtubing, or watching video nonetheless, it is occasionally also much and i have to switch to my room speakers. i might have come to the conclusion that it is just 2. sourced audio, but im not positive. that is -1 egg.One more -1 egg is because of the following:When i set the built in microphone as the primary microphone, and went onto Ventrillo and started speaking, it worked for about 20 seconds and then a popup said "usb bandwidth exceeded". My laptop or computer is not the newest factor in the planet, about two years old, with a three year old engineering motherboard(asus crosshair two am2 mobo). I am going on the assumption that this dilemma will go away once i construct my new system. i have had this headset for about a month now. I owned a barracuda hp1 prior to this one for nearly 3 years. the ฮ walmart headphones i had ahead of that 1 lasted about a month on common.

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It's remarkable. Sound top quality is out of this globe. The firmware update is horrible. Not only do you have to google how to make it in fact work, when you do google it and figure out how to make windows 7 appear for the drivers in the right spot the firmware update software program is broke and doesn't perform! The graphics on it are all ugly and messed up. There's no ok button. Gives me an error each time I attempt to run it. Freaking scary stuff for such an high-priced headset.

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Let me begin by stating that these are one of the finest headsets I have ever owned. The Razer Megalodons are awesome for Games, Music, and Motion pictures. The sound is extremely wealthy with clear highs and wealthy thumping lows. There is distortion, even when i crank them up. The microphone sounds awesome according to all my close friends, mind you i did fine tune it with the Malestrom and with in Windows, so if you are not receiving the benefits try tweaking. But.. what really sold me was the extreme comfort these headsets present. The primary cause I dislike a lot of headsets is mainly because i have sensitive ears and most headsets make them hurt real undesirable, but with the Megalodons i can go four+ hours with out remembering they are on. Bottom line is these headsets are a tenቦ in my book. There is no energy On or Off button. Even right after i shut my Computer down they keep on (lit up), so i have to plug and unplug. This is sort of a hassle but not even a dilemma when you evaluate the Pros. I was skeptical about the "Virtual 7.1 Surround" and not definitely being all that wonderful. I was proven incorrect, i can surely hear everything going on around me. This also applies to films and feel it or not music sounds much better too.

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Very comfortable, entirely adjustable, loud and crisp, pure plug and play, amazing in line mike, volume and speaker config handle. Not suited for hot rooms. While ear-buds are comfy, they will start off to irritate if your in a hot adequate space. I've gone by way of about 5+ headsets in the previous two years, and this one particular has been the finest by far. Incredible challenging case to shield it, excellent controls. And when it says plug and play, it seriously suggests it, no require to load any drivers, it requires care of everything, you don't even handle the volume through windows, its all done straight from the inline handle pad.