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Razer Carcharias
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User Score (394)8.1
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Expert Score (11)7.8
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Value for money (69)7.3
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Features (3)9.8
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Ease of use (13)9.8
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Sound quality (52)8.9
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Comfort (52)10
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Durability (61)7.5
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Overall quality (17)8.7
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Digitaltrends
6 April 2009
7.5/10Gamers will appreciate the headset's comfort, but music fans may want to look elsewhere. We tested Razer’s Carcharias gaming headset immediately after we finished our review of Logitech’s G35 headset , which is also largely targeted at gamers. As we unpacked the former, two things surprised us: Its light weight and the fact that it relies on analog connections to your PC’s line-out and mic-in jacks. The Carcharias is definitely old-school. Read more
- Lightweight and very comfortable; good-quality sound; in-line volume control and mic switch
- Mic does a poor job of rejecting extraneous noise; no detents in the headband
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DigitalVersus
15 September 2009
8.0/10There's nothing shark-like about the Carcharias which is a great headset whichever way you look at it, music excepted. Read more
- Comfortable fit, Light, Refined design
- Not compatible with music
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REVIEW STREAM
18 November 2009
7.0/10The Carcharias are very comfortable, with big padding that rests around my ears rather than resting on them, which made it really easy for me to wear for the long gaming sessions. There is also padding around the headband and your standard adjustable sliding sides. The sliding sides seem to accommodate to even the biggest of heads, as mine is about half an inch from the smallest it can be, and my head is huge! Read more
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OCModShop
20 April 2009
Today we`ll be looking at the Razer Carcharias, a self-proclaimed “Professional Gaming Headset”. We all know Razer for their gaming mice, but recently they have also began making audio related products, of which the humble gaming headset can’t be left out. Read more
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techarkade.com
10 June 2009
The Razer Carcharias Headset is the latest addition to Razer's line up of audio devices for gamers. How do they sound? Keep reading to find out! Read more
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CNET
20 March 2009
7.0/10Serious PC gamers who use voice chat need look no further. The stylish Razer Carcharias PC-gaming headset is extremely comfortable and produces excellent sound Read more
- Thick, rich sound, Very comfortable, Solid mic performance, Great for gaming, music and VoIP chatting, Lightweight, Extra-long cable
- Boom mic isn't as adjustable as we'd have liked
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Hardware Heaven
26 November 2009
On the design front the Carcharias continues to impress. It is one of the most comfortable headsets available thanks to the way it sits on our head and the pressure used to hold the earcups around our ears. The sliding mechanism to extend the length of the headset is also an impressive aspect of the headset and increases the chances of finding a fit which suits every user. Read more
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Red&Blackness
6 July 2009
Even after 8 hours of constant use, this headset was still comfortable. Since the large padded cans rest against the user’s head rather than the ears, there is no sharp pain after wearing them for a couple hours like some other headsets. Read more
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Atomic Maximum Power Computing
23 April 20098.9/10A very solid choice for any gamer Read more
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hardwareheaven.com
15 December 2009
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User Reviews
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Very Comfortable!
10/10Reviewer: theebaldguy, Bestbuy21 September 2011These are pricey, but so far they seem worth it. They are very comfortable, and I could probably wear them all day without any discomfort. As for sound quality, I found them to be better than expected. Nice bass, and overall sound is easy on the ears. According to people I chatted with, the mic sounds nice and clear. I like the braided sheath on the cable - nice touch! Read more
- Very comfortable, excellent sound quality
- Color coded plugs need to be more obvious
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Extreme comfort for tender ears
10/10Reviewer: Bookie, Amazon7 days ago See Product at Amazon ($69.99)So I'm an arrogant sissy. Big head and tender ears, which have never endured other headset/phone combos for more than a week or two of intermittent use. I've been using these Razer Cacharias for five months now, and I hope they last five years. The product description says "extreme comfort" and for once the hype is justified imo. I sometimes wear these for hours at a time, gaming at night--something I could never do before. Read more or see product
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My thoughts
10/10Reviewer: Persnoody, Newegg22 November 2011I didn't drop an egg for the cons cause they really aren't that bad, the clip doesn't need to be clipped to anything cause it is so light, although it would be great if it would. About the discomfort with the headset sliding, I think it is only doing this because it is new and just needs to be broken in. Read more
- Long braided cord, comfortable, padding fits over your whole ear, the sound quality is good and the mic is too from what I have herd from the people I play with online...
- The clip on the volume/mic off/on controller is quite small and doesn't really stay clipped onto many things, I tend to wear a hoodie while I play and I can't fine a s...
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Purchased for the comfort, near perfect
8.0/10Reviewer: Holic, J&R21 December 2010I purchased these both for use in PC video games as well as podcasting. My main concern for both uses was comfort over extended periods of time, and Razer delivers in that area especially. The ear cups feel like almost nothing at all, the mic is lightweight and top band is isn't tight at all. I found the mic did not need much adjustment, and the sound quality is perfectly fine for the price. Read more
- Comfortable, Easy To Use, Great Sound Quality, Quality Microphone
- A tad slippery
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Awesomeness
10/10Reviewer: KansasCityMark, Dell14 December 2011 See Product at Dell ($69.99)My wife and I game. I got her an Alienware with a set of these headphones. After getting these for her, I ordered myself a pair, also. They are NOT uncomfortable, and the cord is like 9' long and cloth covered, no tangles. I would highly recommend these. Read more or see product
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Does the job.
8.0/10Reviewer: killergummieworm, PriceGrabber31 July 2009These headphones have very good sound quality and are very comfortable. I'm able to listen a lot better with these headphones when I'm playing my games. The only problems I really have with them is I turn the volume all the way up, including my computers volume, and they don't sound loud at all. Another problem I have is I get some feedback but you can't really hear it if your playing video games or listening to music. Read more
- -Good sound quality -Good Mic -Long Cord -Very comfortable
- -Feedback -quiet
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Pleasantly Surprised
8.0/10Reviewer: sahovaman, epinions.com28 December 2009As of now, I've only owned this headset for a day, but I would still like to do an initial review an Read more
- Comfortable, light, good sound quality
- In-line remote distance, no foam on mic, thin cable
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CNET
8.0/10Reviewer: Iasius, CNET4 weeks agoA brilliant set of headphones, perfect for gaming and music. Sounds sound like they come from the room you're in. The only pair of headphones I've ever worn that I didn't want to take off. Like pillows on your ear. Read more
- Brilliant sound quality, extremely comfortable, looks great.
- Some of the picture things (the mic on off picture) on the volume adjuster rubbed off after a few months. Noise isolation isn't great.
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Title: Awesomeness
10/10Reviewer: KansasCityMark, Dell14 December 2011My wife and I game. I got her an Alienware with a set of these headphones. After getting these for her, I ordered myself a pair, also. They are NOT uncomfortable, and the cord is like 9' long and cloth covered, no tangles. I would highly recommend these. Read more
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Does the job.
8.0/10Reviewer: killergummiewo..., PriceGrabber31 July 2009These headphones have very good sound quality and are very comfortable. I'm able to listen a lot better with these headphones when I'm playing my games. The only problems I really have with them is I turn the volume all the way up, including my computers volume, and they don't sound loud at all. Another problem I have is I get some feedback but you can't really hear it if your playing video games or listening to music. Read more
- -Good sound quality -Good Mic -Long Cord -Very comfortable
- -Feedback -quiet
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WikiFreak Description
Razer Carcharias™
The Razer Carcharias is a headset with a frequency response of 20 - 20,000 Hz with a speaker impedance of 32 at 1 kHz. It has sensitivity (@ 1 kHz, 1V/Pa) of 102 ± 4dB at 1 kHzMax and has an input power of 200 mW. It has 40 mm drivers, with neodymium magnets. The microphone has a frequency response of 50 – 16,000 Hz with a sensitivity (@ 1 kHz, 1V/Pa) of -37 ± 4dB. The signal-to-noise ratio on this unit is 50 dB. It has unidirectional pick up pattern and comes with a 3 meter braide…
See moreRazer Carcharias™
The Razer Carcharias is a headset with a frequency response of 20 - 20,000 Hz with a speaker impedance of 32 at 1 kHz. It has sensitivity (@ 1 kHz, 1V/Pa) of 102 ± 4dB at 1 kHzMax and has an input power of 200 mW. It has 40 mm drivers, with neodymium magnets. The microphone has a frequency response of 50 – 16,000 Hz with a sensitivity (@ 1 kHz, 1V/Pa) of -37 ± 4dB. The signal-to-noise ratio on this unit is 50 dB. It has unidirectional pick up pattern and comes with a 3 meter braided fiber sheath cable with 3.5 mm connector for its headphone and microphone.
Features
The Razer Carcharias contain key features like a circumaural shape to allow full for prolonged use, over-ear coverage, interchangeable ear pads for a custom fit and a adjustable headband. The Razer Carcharias headset features audio clarity, deep bass and a noise filtering microphone. An inline remote lets users adjust volume and mute the microphone. The Razer’s Carcharias headset was originally announced at CES this year, and is a multi-functional tool that works as a two-way communication device for gamers. It also doubles as headphone. The flip-down microphone can be folded up and out of the way, and its lightweight design allows for prolonged used without any sort of ear pain and unusual pressure on the dome. The headset is sold in the US for $79.99; Europe at €79.99 and is available on Razerzone.com and released Worldwide in quarter 1 of 2009.
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Manufacturer's Description
- Extended Comfort Circumaural Design - Full over-ear coverage ensures a comfortable fit.
- True-to-Life Gaming Audio - Superior clarity and deep, thumping bass.
- Noise Filtering Microphone - Cuts out the noise and focuses on your voice.
- Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
- Impedance: 32 Ω at 1kHz
- Sensitivity (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): 102 dB ± 4dB at 1 kHzMax
- Input Power: 200 mW
- Drivers: 40 mm, with neodymium Magnets
- Frequency Response: 50 - 16,000 Hz
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Specifications
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Alternative namesRZ04-00270100-R3U1 Headset - Stereo, Carcharias Gaming Headset
Release Date
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First seen26 January 2009
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Why does only one speaker work?
I recently purchased the Razer Carcharias headset at first it worked just fine. and I had to take my computer to the shop for repairs. Once I got the computer back, and running only one speaker on the headset works though the headest is fine.
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Why does only one speaker work?
I recently just baught the Razer Carcharias headset at first the product worked beautifuly. I had to take my computer to the shp for repairs, and tried to use the headset and only one speaker works though the headset is just fine.
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