​Less than year ago, Razer released the , which was a solid headset. In the time since then, Razer has put out an impressive 7.1 surround sound software that enabled virtual surround sound on all kinds of headsets.

Now it's time to test out the demon from the deep, the Razer Kraken 7.1 V2. Razer has made a big name for themselves in the gaming scene, producing some of the best mice and

In order to test out the Kraken 7.1 V2, we have fired up DOOM, Mafia III, Paladins, Star Wars: The Old Republic but also GTA V. After the initial fine tuning of the headset, we have found that the product can accurately reproduce surround sound, helping the gamers identify the positions of certain...

, but the triple-headed snake is back once again, shining in one of a potential 16.8 million colours through the sides of the earcups of the newly updated headset, the inventively named Kraken 7.1 V2.

Two weeks ago, I heard over Skype that I would be reviewing the Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 gaming headset. I mention this because, at the time, I was wearing the original green Razer Kraken Pro, a headset that has served me well for many years.

Works with my PS4. The mic quality is clear and the sound output is great! Great for gaming, videos and music, but mostly gaming. The color changing Razer logo is beatiful. I would definitely recommend this headset! I will continue to buy Razer products.

Ive had it a little while now n i love it. The surround sound works really well, the sound in general is really good. They're very comfortable even tho i have quite large ears. And the mic quality is really good and clear.

The best of this Headsets is that the audio quality is really good, but the comfort isn't really not good (at least for me) in the first hours it isn't bad, but then it begins to be uncomfortable. For the price it should be better, but I'm not entirely unsatisfied.

Really nice look and feel. Noise cancelling mic seems to work well also

Sam Moore

Low profile microphone; Decent sound; Sturdy build

Stiff design takes getting used to