If you haven't spent your existence in a monastery, then you know the immense popularity gaming has earned in the past year. Sure, there were gamers even before then. But once technology evolved and its means of delivering better performance also evolved, games have become the next best thing to do...

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Excellent bass response; Comfortable

Expensive; Surround sound still doesn't image quite as well as a surround sound speaker system

Razer has released the first true 7.1 surround sound headset that includes ten discrete drivers in the two ear cups for a true surround sound experience. The Razer Tiamat 7.1 is a true surround sound headset with five discrete drivers in each ear piece and connects to your computer using the five...

When I think of the name Tiamat, I think of the dragon from the Dungeons and Dragons TV show. The beastly and deadly dragon was a sight to behold and was awe inspiring when I was a child.

Razer are a well established gaming peripherals brand that is incredibly popular across the globe. With product ranges including gaming mice, keyboards, speakers, headsets and even gaming laptops, Razer cover all the bases with high performing and top quality peripherals.

In the end, I think that the Tiamat 7.1 edge goes beyond its audio quality: it's the industrial design – the whole package. The sad reality is that most people don't really discern the differences in terms of sound "quality" (between "very good" and "great"), and those who can hear the difference...

The Razer Tiamat 7.1 Analog Surround Sound Gaming Headset isn't new – in fact, it's been around for a year plus. However, the company had some problems keeping up with the demand that stocks were pretty limited for months. Anyway, we will see what the hype is all about.

The Razer Tiamat 7.1 headset is available for an average of £140 or 180 euros. The build quality and surround sound are very good, but if you also plan on listening to stereo then this headset isn't the best choice. The slight hum also doesn't help the final verdict.

!!PRODUCT ADVISORY!! You do have to fine-tune the headset first in order to get full 3D sound. You can do this through your system sound settings for [headset] playback devices. This may take several attempts but will work fine after you find your proper settings.

Great sound in 7.1 (must tune first) or stereo

Has an okay mic but retractable mic boom is very flimsy; so be careful with it

I use this for gaming so it should be comfortable for long periods. Well, it is not. This set of headphones is way too tight and too short and not adjustable. Also there's not enough bass. It makes gunshots sound tinny and unbearably loud.