Testing:
Having a nice headset is a huge benefit when playing videos games. Having the 5.1 surround sound headset makes you feel as if you are in the game. You know exactly what’s going on, and where. For testing purposes I played some of the newer titles for the pc, like Bioshock, Hellgate London, and Crysis. While playing these games I felt as if I was truly in the game and felt fully aware of the environment around me. Not only was the game play enjoyable, but the comfort of the headset was amazing. After three hours of wearing them, my ears didn’t hurt at all. The way the headset breathes is very nice and allows for hours on end of game play.
Great sound doesn’t only enhance your gaming experience, but it will also enhance your experience while listening to music. The barracuda HP-1 deliverers a crisp sound unlike all others, it is very soothing and clear.
Conclusion:
Before I even laid my hands on the headset, I was rather skeptical that a headset could provide true 5.1 sound. Although I knew it was a razer product, and I have yet to be disappointed by one of their products, I was still worried. Now I can say again that I am not disappointed by razer’s products. When listening to music on the Razer Barracuda HP-1, I felt myself slip away and emerge into a state of tranquility. Although I didn’t use this headset in conjunction with razer’s high-definition audio card, AC-1, I’m sure that with the addition of the AC-1 the sound quality would have been even more realistic.
