Such a GOAT reviewer! Doing so much for the gaming / audiophile community with "only" 79k subs. This channel should have MKBHD level of subscribers for sure! Keep it up if possible!
From all of the reviewers Ive seen you are my favourite! Hope your channel grows further. Please Keep up the reviews related to gaming headphones and audiophile headsets for gaming! :)
Headphones have been the bane of my life. So much so I gave up a while back looking at premiums because it's such a minefield. Tried SteelSeries once before and all my friends cussed me out for poor mic. Cheap as chips wired Kraken - no issues? What the hell. Anyway, this was the first time I've been through a review where everything got broken down into language I can understand the second where I can hear the mix was absolutely what I was looking for. Liked and subscribed. Thanks.
Looks really nice! The $400 price tag holds it back imo because of what else is out there such as the Maxwell or some normal headphones for that matter. Great work as always Joe!
Amazing review quality. Very informative, I loved the technical jargon and overall vocabulary. A linguistic dream! The eq informatic was so in-depth, it helped me get a bit closer to deciding, I'm gonna head to the blackshark review to make a comparison between that and the v4. The pro is too expensive for me...
bought them today. review is 10/10 with the only exception being about haptic response (you can turn it off). Coming from Kraken V2, at max setting they are barely at 70% power from older model. Setting it to 1/6 (6 being max value in synapse) barely feels different from 0/6. I've tried in cod:mw2 and it doesn't feel "super powerful". Maybe it depends on specific game or something. In overall 10/10 would recommend.
They are quite pricey at $400, but they offer quite a lot too. DAC, RGB, haptics, good sounds, bluetooth and PC at the same time, comfort, excellent build, etc. This aren't audiophile headphones, this are gaming headphones and so far the pnoy ones to offer all a gamer could want. If you want just great audio just look somewhere else.
Havent watched yet but im so stoked your are reviewing these. Im a sucker for this haptic stuff lol. I dont want to drop 400 unless they're really good
considering the v4 pros are very similar to the astro a50x in terms of price range, which do you think is better? Haven't watched the full review yet but I recently swapped to the astro a50x after watching your review on it despite having been using razer headphones for years now so i'd like to know. Great content as always! Edit: Why does the standard V4 microphone sound way better than the Pros? Aren't they using the same mic? I'm confused
how does custom flat preset measure? as that wasn't stated in the review as thats the true frequency response of the headset without eq applied. All other presets have pre applied eq
This is such an outstanding review. I can see that you put a lot of time and effort to make this video. You covered basically everything that was possible for those two! Sub is a total no brainer. Looking forward for more!
@ you deserve it 100%! I am currently using Sennheiser HD660S, but because of the open-ear system I need to switch to closed headphones (too much noise is coming out). Deciding between Kraken v4 and Blackshark v2 pro (2023) since I also prefer the wireless. Probably will go for the Kraken, thanks to you. Guess they sound (a little) better then BS2023
Bought the Kraken V4 and returned 2hrs later. Maybe I had a defective unit but my microphone echoed out of the box on my PS5 and I couldn't remedy it in Synapse. The 40mm drivers sounded like crap compared to the Blackshark V2 Pro. Then the kicker was they simply were too big for my smaller head Even on the smallest setting they moved all around and fell off whenever I moved my head. Never experienced that with any other headset I've tried.
The eco from the mic is actually an option of the headset you can manage from the dac to reduce or remove it but yeah I’m returning them too, they sound so shit compared to anything I’ve ever had. Really disappointed.
The EQ's you showed, should I use that over the ones you had recommended for V2 Pro 2023? I have the V2 Pro 2023. If not, what is the best EQ for FPS games where footsteps are important?
Every video i just sit there waiting for you to say whether the headset has simultaneous audio or not with my fingers crossed hoping that finally well get a new good implementation worth spending on
I never clicked so fast on a review on any headset, my personal opinion ... if they were ~ 200 euro (210 USD) sure but that much money I will rather try my luck with the 4th Maxwell and I have seen some people saying that "the v4 pro feel cheap for that much money"
I´ve got the V4 pro for free for a test last month. Directly at the beginning the mic didn´t work. I´ve tried it on three PCs (with Windows and Linux). Now I will get a new headset. Hope the mic will work this time.
sound from the kraken v4 is absolutely terrible adn the people at razer who design teh eq settings need a reality check.Not worthy of the asking price.Terrible headset with terrible audio.
So in your opinion is it a beast or a bust? Does the high price impact your opinion. If its was priced the same as nova pro or a50x would you recommend it over those headsets? Forgot the maxwell might have the best sound quality but the drivers fail if you look at them wrong. I went thru 2 maxwells in a short period of time (both ended up with crinkling/popping sound) having the best sound quality doesnt matter if they are not durable and dont hold up to regular everyday gaming use. Maxwell is the Most fragile gaming headset on the market maybe their next iteration will be perfect but id avoid maxwell unless your ok with buying a new pair every year
Thanks for the review, as always. When You mention other headsets, especially mic, why did You stop mentioning Corsair HS80 Max. Do You still consider it a decent option, especially if it is possible to get them for 150US/EUR during promotions?
You make hands down the best headset reviews! Every video is just a pleasure to watch! Do you still think the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro is the best headset for Call of Duty or whats your number 1 recommendation for primarily CoD and overall your favorite gaming headset?
Question: Which headphone would be better overall for casual gaming, music and movies? In terms of value, comfort and sound between the Audeze Maxwell and the Hifiman Edition XS? The maxwell are 330$ and the Hifiman Edition XS are 360$ where i live.
amazing review!! i'm still deciding to go with the v4 or the new barracuda chroma and i would love if you could make a review of them both and also not deciding to go with the razer v4 its because i been reading reviews and they say that they sometimes had problems with connectivity on pc and bluetooth
At $400 they couldn’t do a usb connection for Xbox? That’s really lame considering that RIG and the a50x both are able to connect over the dac, and the Nova Pro wireless with dac also connects to Xbox and PC just fine. This was a huge miss. That sucks
I’m currently considering either the Kraken v4, Logitech G Pro X 2 or Delta 2. Which would you recommend for music, movies, casual gaming and with good comfort? Or maybe something else, that might be better?
I've had the Logitech G Pro X 2 & ROG Delta 2. Out of those two, easily the ROG Delta 2. Better audio, insane battery. I found the headband lacked cushioning, but they are lightweight. I find the G Pro X2 uncomfortable. The ear pads and headband become uncomfortable. Plus I don't like the thin bass of graphine drivers. I also sent back the Alienware Pro wireless for the same reason. I am tempted to try the Kraken V4. I find the extra comfort appealing. I'm not fussed on the haptics of the Pro version.
@ Did you only used gHub with Pro X2 to EQ them? It only has a 5 band EQ and doesn’t go really down there, so I hoped the bass delivery would be better if I used a 10 band EQ like Dolby atmos. You could also try the ASUS Pelta, it seems really similar spec wise to the Delta 2 and they have a floating headband, they also only cost 150€ here but I never seen a review about them :( I’m currently also considering the Turtle beach stealth 700 gen3, since they are on sale for 130€ but they are also heavy and turtle beach products always have many issues.
@Bocchii I now have the Kraken V4. The mic isn't as bad as some suggest. I speak with friends and they don't complain. It does the job. I don't get the fascination with mic's. The audio & comfort are most important. That's where the V4 excels. I would say the audio is on a par with the Delta 2, though the latter has a wider soundstage - mostly because those ear pads are so thick, your ears are far away from the drivers. Especially using the leather ear pads. The best sounding headset is still the Maxwell. But they're too damn heavy and uncomfortable. Plus the bass on those, along with graphene drivers, just lack that thump. I'm not a fan. I've never tried haptics on a headset before. So I'm mildly curious if it's just a gimmick? £380 for a headset is a lot though. I'm not a big fan of base stations either. I much prefer a discreet dongle. I didn't EQ the G Pro X2. The bass wouldn't change it's characteristics, no matter how much I increased it. Graphene drivers do remind me of planar magnetic in that respect.
Avoid the kraken like the plague they are absolutely awful,had them 10 minutes ended up sending them back,no way was i paying for a headset like that.The arctis nova pro wireless are really good,but avoid The krakens.
I went with sennheiser 660s cans. Got a fio11 RTR amp/dac. Ive tried most of the higher end blue tooth headphones. All of them have been disappointing and a waste of money. Im very pleased with my setup. I went with a quadcast 2 for the mic.
Thanks for this detailed video, I was looking for something like this! This definitely made me wanna go for the Razer Kraken V4 (hopefully it's on sale during Black Friday) Do you use the same EQ cutom settings as shown in the video when using THX?
Been searching for a new headset for my Xbox but I feel like nothing checks all my boxes. Like being wireless with simultaneous Bluetooth, game to chat mix wheel, volume and chat mixer wheels have hard start and stop point, headset is moderately comfortable, decent mic and comparable sound quality to Audeze Maxwell for under $500. I don’t care about noise cancellation as I game in my man cave so there is no outside noise I need to block out. I think I might actually prefer an open back headset but that’s even harder to find for a “gaming” headset
Sonar is more powerful, but at the expense of more overhead. You still need Synapse to control everything else, and I think the EQ on Synapse does a good enough job to make it sound good. This is one of the few cases where I think the 10 band EQ is enough for these models.
GadgetryTech Hello. A bit offtopic but after seeing a clip from you with the review of the Epos H6pro, I bought a pair ( open version) and was wondering if you have some EQ profile for them. Stock I find the sound to be kind of muddy. Using a Fiio e10K dac.
When I use the headset on PS5, my friends say that there is a repetition of the sound when they talk. Is there a solution for the Razer Kraken V4 headset?
Thanks for an honest review. I thought this would be a biased review (like others). Worst MIC performance for a flagship unit. Audeze Maxwell still has a better MIC and cheaper too (on sale at $220 right now on Audeze annual event).
Planning on looking at the fiio ka15? It has uac1 support for switch and ps and the best feature is parametric EQ which is web based so maybe a good dac/Amp for gaming?
as usual, it seems gaming companies cannot do sound well and just charge extra for... features. sigh. even in late 2024 there really is not much of an alternative to audiophile headphone + mic (desk or wire/clip on). maxwell exists but thats from an audiophile company to begin with and even then, complaints about its lack of comfort exist. Also from experience, build quality has been much better on proper audiophile headphones that deliver the sound for less money
I'm hoping to see some StealhZ earpads for the blackshark v2 pro 2023. I love the headset but some thick velour pads... Oh man. Hope you gonna make it for the V2 pro 2023.
Man…and I once thought A50 was the top. Seems like they’ve went in a direction that doesn’t support my situation. I’m very intrigued by how cozy they look. Watching meow to see if it has those quirks and features in on the hunt fer😊
Being a Razer fanboy, I feel this headset is a real letdown. I hoped it had everything the Arctis Nova Pro had and more. It has some cool features, such as the quality and RGB, but many other features are provided by a cheaper headset. I may wait until it goes on sale to give it a try. Also, I think Razer ctrl+v the SteelSeries Wireless Base Station "Same Same but different". It's upsetting that you will have to jump through all the hoops to make it work with Xbox. P.S. Amazing video, very helpful and informative. Thank you. ( I have the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless) I love them.
The chat balance is working with discord. It can't distinguish Between FFXIV online and the discord chat... I've tried adjusting the levels using the mixer but it just drowns out the chat... anyone have any advice for this? I'm wondering if it only mixes when the chat is built into the game
Returning and keeping the v3 pro that got for $130 new. V4 pro is cool and I wouldve kept if the left ear wouldn't pop like a mfer 2 dif ones did it. Got v3 pro see and the haptics are on par with the nari im talking about bass ear tickle rumble v4 pro didnt really do that as it had alot of sound leakage and 40mm driver so needless say v3 pro already better in my book.
It tied everything I could to make it better. Razer advertises ultra wideband mic support with 32 bit, but Windows only shows 24 bit with no option to change. So it’s either a 32 bit back end, and USB is at 24 from the DAC to host, or the driver is messed up and doesn’t allow me to select what it’s capable of
Good review as always Joe! Hell to the no no, razer is smoking crack to think this is worth 400, that mic is pure ass, they should have shit canned the box and gave us a better mic in my opinion. Have fun sitting on all that inventory :D So far i'v stuck with my black shark v2 pro (2023) for comfort and mic, footsteps are very good on this headset and surprised me to me honest, iv tried a lot of headsets that sound better with music and movies but ultimately sent them all back because they were the same or a lot worse for hearing footsteps in games, also while being more uncomfortable for long sessions. I also have the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro but man ny ears get spicy in them and cant wear them long term, they are great for foot steps and music/movies but spicy and forget about swapping pads for them, if you do bye bye to all bass and EQ does not fix it and makes them sound like trash. A50 gen 5 could have been the one if.....they made the pads bigger for my ears to fit into them instead of sitting on them and i have small ears! Also they sound dark, even after EQ foot steps are hard to hear compared to my 2 other headsets i mentioned, i used them only for a couple of hours and reboxed them and sent them back, they were getting me killed in pubg lol. Maxwell is still the champ on sound quality to me, but like Joe says, not the best for completive fps, everything else they will make you grin! For now i guess ill just keep my black sharks and hope they make the next BS without the stupid gimmick triforce puke, if you want to spit up the bass and treble i dont think thats the way to go, planar or at most a two driver design. I want tight textured bass and keep the cloth pads, no loose flappy buttcheek bass. I'am considering purchasing the Asus Delta 2 again, i only sent it back because i got hyped for another let down the Turtle beach 700 gen 3, the deta 2 sounds amazing for its cost and the mic is just as good to me as the black shark and its simultaneous Bluetooth! for 220!
That 3.5mm on the control hub for a goxlr and mic monitoring zero latency had me waiting for a legit review No mix audio at that price is a big L for the pro.
If you are only on PS5 the Astro A50 Gen 5 are a better option than the A50X and cheaper. If you mainly play FPS then the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro have to be considered. Can hear things so easily with them just using the default Signature Sound
I had nova pro and it was nice for playing CoD in case of sound quality but, it was super uncomfortable for my ears so I returned them. Then I got kraken v4 pro, still not super comfortable but it's acceptable. However, the sound quality is so amazing for me and I fell in love with haptic, man in CoD it's so nice to have this feature, highly recommend to try it.
@GadgetryTech thank you for reply, I have around 200 UK pounds to buy a decent headset for just my xbox as I don't have a pc and well its a minefield out here lol your vids are definitely the best at helping me find the best for me, thank you.
When you need "features" to get bass, in general, is not it. For that cost, there are better, non-gimmicky, options out there. Hell, there are better headphone and separate mics options.
I was impressed when i bought the Shark V2, box, cables... but sound was not my type, but 400$ with this mic quality? Sometimes I think is something really wrong who decide things in companies, makes no sense. Man if they price this 400$ we expect perfection, otherwise make it 199$. Strange.
Bonjour, merci pour vos tutos je voudrais savoir si vous le voulez bien comment je peux avoir le code d'activation pour casque Kraken v4 si vous le savez merci.
@@VarjoPira Sure multi-task as if everyone needs that. They're sacrificing audio quality for those extra features resulting in higher price tag with lower quality and performance.
Totally agree I have Fiio k11 amp ft3s jt1s epos h3 epos h6 pro open backs that’s 400 spent and blows away this crap for 400… headphones are for listening to sound , I don’t care about excuses and pointless crap
Because it's just that much more convenient. After trying a wireless mouse, I never went back to wired mice. Losing the cord mean that much. And that's just for a mouse, which is never actually going to be leaving the computer area. For a headset, the difference isn't even comparable. Having the ability to still have your music playing seamlessly as you get up and go use the restroom or something, and/or still be able to hear your friends as you run and pick up the laundry real fast while gaming (again with music still going)... it's just a huge difference. Or if I'm in the office and I need to get up and grab a coffee. The missed opportunity here is that I'm surprised there isn't a bigger market for a simple tiny wireless DAC/AMP/receiver that you can tuck onto a pair of headphones you choose, paired with a dongle that talks to it. With a detachable mic, you can have the best of both worlds, and it's going to be less fragile since it's modular. But I just haven't really heard about that being researched much, and it baffles me.
FINALLY I was searching for this last night lol I want to see Razer rise up and get to turtle beach level They need to make the blacksharks with leatherpads and give it more power/volume and maybe add a reflector or something and give it some sound chamber capability.
Anyone have random pops in left ear not bad but weird im on pc. Well i jus thought about that it autoconnects to my phone through bluetooth so it connect to pc and phone at same time so might have something to do with it
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Such a GOAT reviewer! Doing so much for the gaming / audiophile community with "only" 79k subs. This channel should have MKBHD level of subscribers for sure! Keep it up if possible!
We need to get you 100k subs asap. You're too good.
@@pwd1134 I can’t believe it’s getting as close as it is!
Thank you so much sticking with my v3 pros
Missed opportunity to start with a "Let's get krakkin'. "
Amazing review. 400$ for that ? Razer need a reality check.
Razer what crack are you smoking? 🚭
not really, for the specs and features, it's in line with others.
@ audeze maxwell better and 100$ cheaper so...
They want to be like the steelseries
From all of the reviewers Ive seen you are my favourite! Hope your channel grows further. Please Keep up the reviews related to gaming headphones and audiophile headsets for gaming! :)
I was waiting for this video, tons of UA-camrs recommend them but definitely I’ll keep my aune ar5000. Thanks for this honest review
LOL the Aune is probably miles better anyway. I got the 4.4 copper cable for mine, good stuff.
@ I also have it, which Dac do you have ? Mine a fiio k7
Headphones have been the bane of my life. So much so I gave up a while back looking at premiums because it's such a minefield. Tried SteelSeries once before and all my friends cussed me out for poor mic. Cheap as chips wired Kraken - no issues? What the hell. Anyway, this was the first time I've been through a review where everything got broken down into language I can understand the second where I can hear the mix was absolutely what I was looking for. Liked and subscribed. Thanks.
Looks really nice! The $400 price tag holds it back imo because of what else is out there such as the Maxwell or some normal headphones for that matter. Great work as always Joe!
I’ve tried all of these headsets that he mentioned and I still think the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is the best overall for gaming!!
If you were to use it for music on your phone as well do you think it's still the best?
Amazing review quality. Very informative, I loved the technical jargon and overall vocabulary. A linguistic dream! The eq informatic was so in-depth, it helped me get a bit closer to deciding, I'm gonna head to the blackshark review to make a comparison between that and the v4. The pro is too expensive for me...
bought them today. review is 10/10 with the only exception being about haptic response (you can turn it off). Coming from Kraken V2, at max setting they are barely at 70% power from older model. Setting it to 1/6 (6 being max value in synapse) barely feels different from 0/6. I've tried in cod:mw2 and it doesn't feel "super powerful". Maybe it depends on specific game or something. In overall 10/10 would recommend.
Awesome review Joe! Are the pads removable and would the V4 pads fit on the V4 Pro?
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Thanks! They are both removable and interchangeable. Sorry for not stating this in the video!
@ Nice! I’m curious if you put the V4 pads on the V4 pro how would that change the comfort n sound?
They are quite pricey at $400, but they offer quite a lot too. DAC, RGB, haptics, good sounds, bluetooth and PC at the same time, comfort, excellent build, etc. This aren't audiophile headphones, this are gaming headphones and so far the pnoy ones to offer all a gamer could want. If you want just great audio just look somewhere else.
Havent watched yet but im so stoked your are reviewing these. Im a sucker for this haptic stuff lol. I dont want to drop 400 unless they're really good
considering the v4 pros are very similar to the astro a50x in terms of price range, which do you think is better? Haven't watched the full review yet but I recently swapped to the astro a50x after watching your review on it despite having been using razer headphones for years now so i'd like to know. Great content as always!
Edit: Why does the standard V4 microphone sound way better than the Pros? Aren't they using the same mic? I'm confused
how does custom flat preset measure? as that wasn't stated in the review as thats the true frequency response of the headset without eq applied. All other presets have pre applied eq
This is such an outstanding review. I can see that you put a lot of time and effort to make this video. You covered basically everything that was possible for those two! Sub is a total no brainer. Looking forward for more!
@@RinCalibur thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate it
@ you deserve it 100%!
I am currently using Sennheiser HD660S, but because of the open-ear system I need to switch to closed headphones (too much noise is coming out).
Deciding between Kraken v4 and Blackshark v2 pro (2023) since I also prefer the wireless. Probably will go for the Kraken, thanks to you. Guess they sound (a little) better then BS2023
Bought the Kraken V4 and returned 2hrs later. Maybe I had a defective unit but my microphone echoed out of the box on my PS5 and I couldn't remedy it in Synapse. The 40mm drivers sounded like crap compared to the Blackshark V2 Pro. Then the kicker was they simply were too big for my smaller head
Even on the smallest setting they moved all around and fell off whenever I moved my head. Never experienced that with any other headset I've tried.
The eco from the mic is actually an option of the headset you can manage from the dac to reduce or remove it but yeah I’m returning them too, they sound so shit compared to anything I’ve ever had. Really disappointed.
Its called sidetone LMAOOOOOOO
The EQ's you showed, should I use that over the ones you had recommended for V2 Pro 2023? I have the V2 Pro 2023. If not, what is the best EQ for FPS games where footsteps are important?
Every video i just sit there waiting for you to say whether the headset has simultaneous audio or not with my fingers crossed hoping that finally well get a new good implementation worth spending on
I have just purchased these and I'm happy.
Wonderful Joe. Thanks as always.
I never clicked so fast on a review on any headset, my personal opinion ... if they were ~ 200 euro (210 USD) sure but that much money I will rather try my luck with the 4th Maxwell and I have seen some people saying that "the v4 pro feel cheap for that much money"
I´ve got the V4 pro for free for a test last month. Directly at the beginning the mic didn´t work. I´ve tried it on three PCs (with Windows and Linux). Now I will get a new headset. Hope the mic will work this time.
Test for who i might ask? How do you get into company sending stuff?
just picked up the v3 pro. Liking it so far
How does the sound quality compare to the Blackshark V2 Pro 2023?? Knowing that it cost basically 200$ more.
It doesn’t sound $200 better. You are paying more for features than sound improvement
sound from the kraken v4 is absolutely terrible adn the people at razer who design teh eq settings need a reality check.Not worthy of the asking price.Terrible headset with terrible audio.
Hey , do you plan to review Ziigaat Arcadia or Odyssey?
So in your opinion is it a beast or a bust? Does the high price impact your opinion. If its was priced the same as nova pro or a50x would you recommend it over those headsets? Forgot the maxwell might have the best sound quality but the drivers fail if you look at them wrong. I went thru 2 maxwells in a short period of time (both ended up with crinkling/popping sound) having the best sound quality doesnt matter if they are not durable and dont hold up to regular everyday gaming use. Maxwell is the Most fragile gaming headset on the market maybe their next iteration will be perfect but id avoid maxwell unless your ok with buying a new pair every year
Thanks for the review, as always. When You mention other headsets, especially mic, why did You stop mentioning Corsair HS80 Max. Do You still consider it a decent option, especially if it is possible to get them for 150US/EUR during promotions?
You make hands down the best headset reviews! Every video is just a pleasure to watch!
Do you still think the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro is the best headset for Call of Duty or whats your number 1 recommendation for primarily CoD and overall your favorite gaming headset?
Question: Which headphone would be better overall for casual gaming, music and movies? In terms of value, comfort and sound between the Audeze Maxwell and the Hifiman Edition XS?
The maxwell are 330$ and the Hifiman Edition XS are 360$ where i live.
Can you post you post your custom EQ? Nice video by the way.
amazing review!! i'm still deciding to go with the v4 or the new barracuda chroma and i would love if you could make a review of them both and also not deciding to go with the razer v4 its because i been reading reviews and they say that they sometimes had problems with connectivity on pc and bluetooth
At $400 they couldn’t do a usb connection for Xbox? That’s really lame considering that RIG and the a50x both are able to connect over the dac, and the Nova Pro wireless with dac also connects to Xbox and PC just fine. This was a huge miss. That sucks
I’m currently considering either the Kraken v4, Logitech G Pro X 2 or Delta 2. Which would you recommend for music, movies, casual gaming and with good comfort?
Or maybe something else, that might be better?
Same here, i wonder how the v4 is compared to the Delta 2.
I've had the Logitech G Pro X 2 & ROG Delta 2. Out of those two, easily the ROG Delta 2. Better audio, insane battery. I found the headband lacked cushioning, but they are lightweight. I find the G Pro X2 uncomfortable. The ear pads and headband become uncomfortable. Plus I don't like the thin bass of graphine drivers. I also sent back the Alienware Pro wireless for the same reason.
I am tempted to try the Kraken V4. I find the extra comfort appealing. I'm not fussed on the haptics of the Pro version.
@ Did you only used gHub with Pro X2 to EQ them? It only has a 5 band EQ and doesn’t go really down there, so I hoped the bass delivery would be better if I used a 10 band EQ like Dolby atmos.
You could also try the ASUS Pelta, it seems really similar spec wise to the Delta 2 and they have a floating headband, they also only cost 150€ here but I never seen a review about them :(
I’m currently also considering the Turtle beach stealth 700 gen3, since they are on sale for 130€ but they are also heavy and turtle beach products always have many issues.
@Bocchii I now have the Kraken V4. The mic isn't as bad as some suggest. I speak with friends and they don't complain. It does the job. I don't get the fascination with mic's. The audio & comfort are most important. That's where the V4 excels. I would say the audio is on a par with the Delta 2, though the latter has a wider soundstage - mostly because those ear pads are so thick, your ears are far away from the drivers. Especially using the leather ear pads.
The best sounding headset is still the Maxwell. But they're too damn heavy and uncomfortable. Plus the bass on those, along with graphene drivers, just lack that thump. I'm not a fan.
I've never tried haptics on a headset before. So I'm mildly curious if it's just a gimmick? £380 for a headset is a lot though. I'm not a big fan of base stations either. I much prefer a discreet dongle.
I didn't EQ the G Pro X2. The bass wouldn't change it's characteristics, no matter how much I increased it. Graphene drivers do remind me of planar magnetic in that respect.
Avoid the kraken like the plague they are absolutely awful,had them 10 minutes ended up sending them back,no way was i paying for a headset like that.The arctis nova pro wireless are really good,but avoid The krakens.
Gonna review the noble fokus?
right in time for a lunch break watch :)
I went with sennheiser 660s cans. Got a fio11 RTR amp/dac. Ive tried most of the higher end blue tooth headphones. All of them have been disappointing and a waste of money. Im very pleased with my setup. I went with a quadcast 2 for the mic.
I can’t trust Razer with $400. But thank you for this video
11:51 it was at this moment that I completely ruled out buying this headset
Which ones better these ones or the Alienware pro headset
Thanks for this detailed video, I was looking for something like this! This definitely made me wanna go for the Razer Kraken V4 (hopefully it's on sale during Black Friday)
Do you use the same EQ cutom settings as shown in the video when using THX?
Been searching for a new headset for my Xbox but I feel like nothing checks all my boxes. Like being wireless with simultaneous Bluetooth, game to chat mix wheel, volume and chat mixer wheels have hard start and stop point, headset is moderately comfortable, decent mic and comparable sound quality to Audeze Maxwell for under $500. I don’t care about noise cancellation as I game in my man cave so there is no outside noise I need to block out. I think I might actually prefer an open back headset but that’s even harder to find for a “gaming” headset
Does the mic quality of this two headest makes a difference when used wired?
Thanks man for the video, I was missing the chat mix option on the hub and was wondering how to have it since it's been advertised in razer's website.
Would you use Razer synapse for the eq or sonar?
Sonar is more powerful, but at the expense of more overhead. You still need Synapse to control everything else, and I think the EQ on Synapse does a good enough job to make it sound good. This is one of the few cases where I think the 10 band EQ is enough for these models.
Any updates on the g8 review?
GadgetryTech Hello. A bit offtopic but after seeing a clip from you with the review of the Epos H6pro, I bought a pair ( open version) and was wondering if you have some EQ profile for them. Stock I find the sound to be kind of muddy. Using a Fiio e10K dac.
When I use the headset on PS5, my friends say that there is a repetition of the sound when they talk. Is there a solution for the Razer Kraken V4 headset?
Thanks for an honest review. I thought this would be a biased review (like others). Worst MIC performance for a flagship unit. Audeze Maxwell still has a better MIC and cheaper too (on sale at $220 right now on Audeze annual event).
What is the best headset for PS5 that has game/chat volume control, either on headset or amp?
Hello brother, would you tell me the model of the headphone stand you're using with the V4 Pro in this video? Thanks
Is there a way to get the Sport Breathable Fabric for the V4Pro? I really like the pro but not a huge fan of leather ear cups.
Which is better the Kraken V4 or the BlackShark V2 Pro?
I have a question! Atm I have kraken v3 pro.. is it worth to change to v4 pro or should I stay with v3? thank you all!
So rog delta Corsair. V max or Astro a50x if all were same price what has best sound and mic for BO6 what would you choose
Planning on looking at the fiio ka15? It has uac1 support for switch and ps and the best feature is parametric EQ which is web based so maybe a good dac/Amp for gaming?
Im looking at upgrading my nari which has the haptic and is great, but to go all the way to £400 to get it as a option is just stupid.
What sounded better Hyperx cloud flight wireless or the hyperx cloudx?
as usual, it seems gaming companies cannot do sound well and just charge extra for... features. sigh. even in late 2024 there really is not much of an alternative to audiophile headphone + mic (desk or wire/clip on). maxwell exists but thats from an audiophile company to begin with and even then, complaints about its lack of comfort exist. Also from experience, build quality has been much better on proper audiophile headphones that deliver the sound for less money
I'm hoping to see some StealhZ earpads for the blackshark v2 pro 2023. I love the headset but some thick velour pads... Oh man. Hope you gonna make it for the V2 pro 2023.
Man…and I once thought A50 was the top. Seems like they’ve went in a direction that doesn’t support my situation. I’m very intrigued by how cozy they look. Watching meow to see if it has those quirks and features in on the hunt fer😊
Razer kraken v4 pro or the a50x? Asking for a friend.
What are the best headphoes to hear footsteps in black ops6?
Being a Razer fanboy, I feel this headset is a real letdown. I hoped it had everything the Arctis Nova Pro had and more. It has some cool features, such as the quality and RGB, but many other features are provided by a cheaper headset. I may wait until it goes on sale to give it a try.
Also, I think Razer ctrl+v the SteelSeries Wireless Base Station "Same Same but different".
It's upsetting that you will have to jump through all the hoops to make it work with Xbox.
P.S. Amazing video, very helpful and informative.
Thank you.
( I have the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless) I love them.
Are you gonna review the astro a50 5th gen?
The chat balance is working with discord. It can't distinguish Between FFXIV online and the discord chat... I've tried adjusting the levels using the mixer but it just drowns out the chat... anyone have any advice for this? I'm wondering if it only mixes when the chat is built into the game
Crazy that the V4 has better mic quality than V4 pro
the kraken V2 mic is miles better than both of these, I was looking to upgrade but man the mic quality sucks
Returning and keeping the v3 pro that got for $130 new. V4 pro is cool and I wouldve kept if the left ear wouldn't pop like a mfer 2 dif ones did it. Got v3 pro see and the haptics are on par with the nari im talking about bass ear tickle rumble v4 pro didnt really do that as it had alot of sound leakage and 40mm driver so needless say v3 pro already better in my book.
Anyone who has purchased these how were they? I’m considering purchasing if I shouldn’t then what else should I look at?
you shoud check out Sennheiser 300 pro for an oustanding cheap closed back that sounds holografic and natural
Why does the v4 sound better than the pro?
It tied everything I could to make it better. Razer advertises ultra wideband mic support with 32 bit, but Windows only shows 24 bit with no option to change. So it’s either a 32 bit back end, and USB is at 24 from the DAC to host, or the driver is messed up and doesn’t allow me to select what it’s capable of
Good review as always Joe! Hell to the no no, razer is smoking crack to think this is worth 400, that mic is pure ass, they should have shit canned the box and gave us a better mic in my opinion. Have fun sitting on all that inventory :D So far i'v stuck with my black shark v2 pro (2023) for comfort and mic, footsteps are very good on this headset and surprised me to me honest, iv tried a lot of headsets that sound better with music and movies but ultimately sent them all back because they were the same or a lot worse for hearing footsteps in games, also while being more uncomfortable for long sessions. I also have the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro but man ny ears get spicy in them and cant wear them long term, they are great for foot steps and music/movies but spicy and forget about swapping pads for them, if you do bye bye to all bass and EQ does not fix it and makes them sound like trash. A50 gen 5 could have been the one if.....they made the pads bigger for my ears to fit into them instead of sitting on them and i have small ears! Also they sound dark, even after EQ foot steps are hard to hear compared to my 2 other headsets i mentioned, i used them only for a couple of hours and reboxed them and sent them back, they were getting me killed in pubg lol. Maxwell is still the champ on sound quality to me, but like Joe says, not the best for completive fps, everything else they will make you grin! For now i guess ill just keep my black sharks and hope they make the next BS without the stupid gimmick triforce puke, if you want to spit up the bass and treble i dont think thats the way to go, planar or at most a two driver design. I want tight textured bass and keep the cloth pads, no loose flappy buttcheek bass. I'am considering purchasing the Asus Delta 2 again, i only sent it back because i got hyped for another let down the Turtle beach 700 gen 3, the deta 2 sounds amazing for its cost and the mic is just as good to me as the black shark and its simultaneous Bluetooth! for 220!
Looks like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro!
What do you think about the Philips SHP9500?
How is that possible that v4 mic sounds much better than v4 pro
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NICE Review
That 3.5mm on the control hub for a goxlr and mic monitoring zero latency had me waiting for a legit review
No mix audio at that price is a big L for the pro.
Whats the best headset for ps5 fpa shooters like CoD? Price doesnt matter. Im thinking astro a50x
A50X isn't bad but it lacks sound isolation. If your room is quiet it's great. Otherwise Nova Pro Wireless may have an edge
@GadgetryTech yup those are the 2 I'm debating. Thanks for the reply. My room is quiet so I'll think I'll give the astro a try with ur EQ settings..
If you are only on PS5 the Astro A50 Gen 5 are a better option than the A50X and cheaper. If you mainly play FPS then the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro have to be considered. Can hear things so easily with them just using the default Signature Sound
@@GadgetryTech is the acezone aspire the best for cod? Just saw ur review.
I had nova pro and it was nice for playing CoD in case of sound quality but, it was super uncomfortable for my ears so I returned them. Then I got kraken v4 pro, still not super comfortable but it's acceptable. However, the sound quality is so amazing for me and I fell in love with haptic, man in CoD it's so nice to have this feature, highly recommend to try it.
Would you review the Xenns Mangird Tea Pro ?
Will there be an xbox version in the future?
Hard to say tbh. I think it could depend on sales and demand for down the road
@GadgetryTech thank you for reply, I have around 200 UK pounds to buy a decent headset for just my xbox as I don't have a pc and well its a minefield out here lol your vids are definitely the best at helping me find the best for me, thank you.
how about the Logitech G Astro A50 (Gen 5) ?
Can you review the new Asus rog Pelta it's kind of a cheaper delta 2
When you need "features" to get bass, in general, is not it. For that cost, there are better, non-gimmicky, options out there. Hell, there are better headphone and separate mics options.
Any chance get audio settings for Bo6 sonar steel series Xbox series X. Thanks
DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO ADJUST GAME/CHAT VOLUME? I CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT
How many of yall would trade the fancier buttons and other material upgrades for the BlackShark V2 mic? The current mic sounds like a drive thru 😂
Please review the noble fokus apollo
I bought the razer kraken v4 2 days ago and im baffled over the cheap material used….
Could you review Sivga sv023?
I was impressed when i bought the Shark V2, box, cables... but sound was not my type, but 400$ with this mic quality? Sometimes I think is something really wrong who decide things in companies, makes no sense. Man if they price this 400$ we expect perfection, otherwise make it 199$. Strange.
can u turn off the haptics ?
yep
@@emptulik thanks
Bonjour, merci pour vos tutos je voudrais savoir si vous le voulez bien comment je peux avoir le code d'activation pour casque Kraken v4 si vous le savez merci.
For 250 dollars, You Can buy a fiio ft1 with a ZEN Dac air, why gamers care about wireless too much!
Not really. The convenience is quite notable where it matters. It's not a deal breaker, but if you multi-task a lot, it is a BIG nice-to-have.
@@VarjoPira Sure multi-task as if everyone needs that. They're sacrificing audio quality for those extra features resulting in higher price tag with lower quality and performance.
Totally agree I have Fiio k11 amp ft3s jt1s epos h3 epos h6 pro open backs that’s 400 spent and blows away this crap for 400… headphones are for listening to sound , I don’t care about excuses and pointless crap
Because it's just that much more convenient. After trying a wireless mouse, I never went back to wired mice. Losing the cord mean that much. And that's just for a mouse, which is never actually going to be leaving the computer area. For a headset, the difference isn't even comparable. Having the ability to still have your music playing seamlessly as you get up and go use the restroom or something, and/or still be able to hear your friends as you run and pick up the laundry real fast while gaming (again with music still going)... it's just a huge difference. Or if I'm in the office and I need to get up and grab a coffee.
The missed opportunity here is that I'm surprised there isn't a bigger market for a simple tiny wireless DAC/AMP/receiver that you can tuck onto a pair of headphones you choose, paired with a dongle that talks to it. With a detachable mic, you can have the best of both worlds, and it's going to be less fragile since it's modular. But I just haven't really heard about that being researched much, and it baffles me.
@@xshadowinxbc This. It's like switching from 1080p to 1440p. Once you make the transition, what you had formerly will ALWAYS feel awkward.
that mic has no business being that bad for its price
FINALLY I was searching for this last night lol
I want to see Razer rise up and get to turtle beach level
They need to make the blacksharks with leatherpads and give it more power/volume and maybe add a reflector or something and give it some sound chamber capability.
@GadgetryTech can you do Squiglink for the Sennheiser G4ME ONE?
Anyone have random pops in left ear not bad but weird im on pc. Well i jus thought about that it autoconnects to my phone through bluetooth so it connect to pc and phone at same time so might have something to do with it