Headphones are different: intracannel, overhead, full-size ... assortment such that everyone can choose a device to their liking. However, everything changes when it comes to gaming headphones: this is a whole separate category of sound devices, which often does not lend itself to the understanding of "classical" audiophiles. Why? And let's see - an example of a wireless gaming headset Razer ManO'War.
We will tell at once: the equipment like ManO'War obviously will not approach to the tempted music fans. Yes, and the goal of Razer when creating these headphones was not an ideal scene or exact reproduction of sound. The device should primarily meet the needs of gamers and help them "pumping" in games where sound is considered one of the main components. In the same Counter Strike, much depends on whether you hear in time the steps or sound of reloading enemy weapons.
So in this review you will not see graphs with AFC, titanium 40-mm drivers and other heritage of audiophiles. We'll just see if the company that specializes in gaming equipment has managed to release headphones that are worthy of sophisticated gamers.
Equipment
A headset is delivered in a proprietary black-and-green box, green color has long been a "sign of quality" Razer. Inside - headphones themselves, charging cable, USB extension cable, documentation and ... stickers. Gamers like stickers, do not they?
For gaming headphones in the kit there is everything you need, even a little more. You ask - and where, in fact, the microphone, because it's a headset? And how to connect to a computer? Now tell.
Appearance
ManO'War are mostly made of matte plastic - in places, of course, glides "gloss", but this is not so noticeable. The first thing I want to note is the author's LED lighting Razer - it is located on the cups and can be shone with one of the colors from the available palette. The backlight is bright, but externally very pleasant, you can choose one of three modes. From the side it really looks impressive.
On the left is a headphone switch, a micro-USB port for charging, an LED and a retractable flexible microphone. This is very convenient, because you can quickly remove it, if, for example, you play alone and communicate with team members is not necessary. In the right cup is a removable USB-adapter, with which the headset and connects to the computer. It can, for example, be connected to an extension cord, and the latter is already to the computer.
Externally, the headset looks not just big, but just huge - such cups are rarely seen on conventional headphones. Nevertheless, this entire structure weighs only 375 grams, so it sits perfectly on the head, does not press anything anywhere, ears do not sweat, although the ear pads and the inner part of the headband are made of a soft skin substitute. Bowls have an impressive angle of rotation, and the design is adjustable in length due to the regulators on the headband.
According to the design it is clear that this headset was created exclusively for gamers - ideally those who travel a lot in competitions on e-sports, there will be a special highlight for Razer. "Wrap" is beautiful, but what do we have inside?
Characteristics
- Headphone type: Full-size, closed, gaming
- Speaker: 50 mm, with neodymium magnet
- Frequency range: 20-20,000 Hz
- Connection: Wireless USB Adapter
- Sensitivity: 112 ± 3 dB
- Impedance: 32 Ohm
- Microphone: Unidirectional digital
- Battery life: 14 hours backlit / 20 hours without
- Weight: 375 g.
For sound in Razer ManO'War one big speaker of 50-mm with neodymium magnet answers, built-in audio processor creates a surround sound effect, without which the gameplay can not be imagined. You almost forgot, the sound here is 7.1, everything is according to the canon, but to achieve it you will need to install the Razer Synapse program: here you can calibrate the sound, adjust the microphone, 8-band equalizer, control the backlight and other settings of the headset.
The USB adapter in the kit perfectly holds the signal, but on personal observations the headset plays louder and better if you use the USB extension cable. You can connect the headset to the PS4 (another plus in the Razer karma), though the sound will then be 2.0.
With regard to battery life, the manufacturer states up to 14 hours with backlighting and up to 20 hours without backlighting. On the tests, the headset showed stable 12.5-13 hours depending on the volume.
Sound
Before using this headset, it must be calibrated - only in this case you can achieve an ideal sound. There is no point to argue, the best sound for games is 7.1: it is incredibly rich and voluminous, you can play with pleasure both in shooters and in RPG. The interlocutors perfectly hear you, because the microphone does not sink in the sounds. Also worth noting is the soundproofing of headphones, which is here at a very high level.
ManO'War can easily be used to listen to music on the computer, so that between the games you can break in with your favorite tracks. True, the average and low frequencies for subjective sensations are too soft. On the other hand, this headset was not designed clearly so that you would listen with her help to Frank Sinatra.
Gamers for joy
The average price tag for this headset in Russia is about 11 thousand rubles - for the opportunities that it offers, it's not so much. Of course, more expensive than many other gaming headsets, but, as audiophiles say, sometimes you need to invest once in a good sound, then not to know the problems.
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