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    Razer Tiamat 7.1 Elite Surround Sound

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by veritass, Sep 28, 2011.

  1. veritass

    veritass Notebook Enthusiast

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    veritass, Sep 28, 2011
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    xfiregrunt Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think "real true surround sound gaming headset" exists and/or is possible. Even if they have 7 speakers in there it isn't really like a 7.1 system, the effect is mostly simulated.
     
    xfiregrunt, Sep 28, 2011
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  3. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Meh...surround sound in headsets is a gimmick any way you slice it. If it's a single speaker per ear, then the effect is entirely done via software, which any game will do on its own with a stereo headset anyway. If it's multiple speakers per ear, then you're just sacrificing the quality of each individual speaker to stuff more into that small space.
     
    Mastershroom, Sep 29, 2011
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  4. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    I haven't seen the links yet. But I will make a prediction already on what Razer will say about it, based on everything else Razer has done:

    * Razer will deceptively call this "The World's First something". When in fact, many vendors have done this already.

    * Razer will heavily promote useless specs, to prey upon the uneducated consumer's perception that a bigger number must automatically mean its better (6400dpi, two mouse sensors, etc).

    * Razer will include some deceptive "educational" material that is positioned to educate you on audio quality. But in fact, is just a poorly disguised attempt to inflate demand for their product by falsely claiming things about competitors' products.

    * There will be colored LEDs to try and convince you that it's for "gamers"
     
    kent1146, Sep 29, 2011
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  5. kent1146

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    Lol. I just visited their website. 2 for 4 isn't bad. Classic, predictable Razer marketing machine at work.

    ... yup. "The World's First True 7.1 Gaming Headset".


    Whoa?!? TEN speakers?!?! That MUST be better than the headset that I saw the other day, that only has NINE speakers!

    Didn't see this one either. But I wouldn't be surprised if it does show up, under the FAQ section.

    Wrong on this one. No LEDs that I could see.
     
    kent1146, Sep 29, 2011
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  6. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Shot down... lol.
     
    sgogeta4, Sep 29, 2011
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  7. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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  8. Captain Razer

    Captain Razer Notebook Evangelist

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    still don't have any regrets for my new corsair HS1A :D
     
    Captain Razer, Sep 29, 2011
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  9. Patrck_744

    Patrck_744 Burgers!

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    10 crappy audio drivers, yummm. I think I'll stick with my Audeze LCD-2.

    FYI, 2 high-end virtual surround drivers is so much better than 10 really tiny drivers.
     
    Patrck_744, Sep 29, 2011
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  10. Rockwell B1

    Rockwell B1 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm pretty happy with my Megalodon, and judging from the pics I bet it's more comfortable too. Which is my main concern while raiding for hours on end.
     
    Rockwell B1, Sep 29, 2011
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    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I am happy with my G35.
     
    spradhan01, Sep 29, 2011
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  12. aussiek2000

    aussiek2000 Notebook Consultant

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    Looks like an Astro A40/mixamp ripoff.
     
    aussiek2000, Oct 1, 2011
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