Sound quality is amazing and I love the retractable microphone. I lost my last headset's mic about 5-6 times and finally decided to get a headset that I couldn't lose the mic to.

For $100 price range, the Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma offers excellent gaming performance, a lot of bass and lot of software support. Oh, and we cannot forget the cool design and the programmable RGB LEDs.

Visually appealing design 7.1 audio headset at very low price Good quality microphone with high SNR No distortion Large drivers Very comfortable to use Braided cable that will last long Very effective EQ

Software isn't perfect; requires you to re-calibrate surround sound May not be comfortable for people with large heads Too much bass bias; needs to be reduced through software EQ

Sam Moore

Low profile microphone; Decent sound; Sturdy build

Stiff design takes getting used to

When push comes to shove, a good gaming headset needs two things above all else: high-quality sound and a reliable microphone. The Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma ($100) possesses both of these, and offers them at a reasonable price.

Good sound quality; Great microphone; Colorful lighting

Limited software; Very tight fit; Inconsistent volume levels

Gamers are the type who enjoy decking-out the style and performance aspects of their tech purchases whenever possible. When it comes to gaming it's often difficult to find affordable products that offer both killer performance and a super-stylized presentation.

Combining a dependable microphone and superb sound quality, the Razer Kraken 7.1 is every gamer's dream. However the inconsistent volume levels and tight fitness makes it fall short of perfection.

Superb sound quality; reliable microphone

Tight fit; erratic volume levels

Subtle and very nice lighting effects. The single USB connection is convenient for setup and use. The headset is very light yet premium and quality feeling. Plenty of bass and great audio quality.

Very good gaming experience with these headphones as they provide superior quality. As these are amazing I definitely prefer the Razer Mano war. But he lower price tag in these drew me in. Recommended if you need amazing headphones for a good price.

The Kraken is an amazing, corded 7.1 headset that never runs out of batteries or fails to produce decent sound. While there is a downloadable Razer calibration device, you'll never require it as the Kraken works and sounds perfectly, right out of the box.

​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.