Thanks for your support to my blog all along.. I'm back and running now. Today, I'll write a review of my Razer Electra...
Which I'm currently wearing right now! Time to review it "Beam's Style"!
- Green rubber round large cable which isn't so durable but the signals and stuff is pretty neat
- Matte plastic body and foamy leatherette padding with the Green Razer logo on each side, Razer neon green headband which is very cool and comfy but might get muggy in your ears if wore for long period with temperature more than 27C (Thailand... for example)
- Omnidirectional in line mic. which kinda sucks but doesn't look awkward when you're calling/ talking via phone outside.
- Not that good noise isolation... (Similar but poorer noise isolation than the Beats Studio without the active noise cancelling).
Edit: see the Unboxing of it here: http://youtu.be/n3DLaVXq0cA
See the review of it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmBB9zsLigs
Out of the box
Well, as anyone... or any Razer fans will know, the packaging of any Razer product is... wow. So awesome, so sleek and so cool. You can see the unboxing of the Razer Electra HERE from Unboxholics. The unboxing process took me about 15 minutes and a few tearing... But everything is intact including the headphone/headset itself. The things included in the packaging are: The headphone/headset, 2 cables; one with a mic and another without. Razer's "welcome to the cult" note, quick start guide, and of course, everyone's favorite: the sticker. Unfortunately, There's no carrying case included whatsoever.... :(. The headphone/headset itself, unlike the Razer Kraken Pro, this headphone/headset's shape is somewhat rectangle/trapezoid-ish kinda shape... you'll know what I mean later. This headphone/headset has a black matte finish which looks really sleek and virtually finger print free. The headband at the top is eye-bleeding neon green which says "Razer" at the top. Which could draw attention to you across the room.. but not really as attractive in color as the Kraken, but the Electra sure looks more formal and sleek.
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| the headband |
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| The two cables and the logo |
Day 1
The first time I tested it, I had to compare it with the Razer Kraken (my friend's Kraken 7.1) and well, the Electra PWN'ed the Kraken in the aspects of mids and high... considerably clearer and vocals and small details like whistles in songs could be heard easily from the Electra, but not the Kraken 7.1 nor Hammerhead Pro. You guys might start questioning me since the title why do I call it a "Headphone/Headset". Why? Because this Headphone/Headset has interchangeable cable! One for Audio only, another for audio and mic combined... I still dunno why though :/. This headset has a 40 mm Neodymium driver meaning that the bass response is good but the mids and highs aren't drowned by these traits. Gold plated 3.5 mm connectors and soft foamy ear cushions also add up the awesomeness of this ... I'll call it Headset. The bass response it really good, especially when you listen to those small footprint sounds and when used with Razer Surround programs, creates the awesome 7.1 surround headset in everyone's dream for only 60 bucks. Very nice for the Price. |
| Great for music and gaming. |
Features
- 40 mm Neodymium magnet which gives off the awesome bass quality- Green rubber round large cable which isn't so durable but the signals and stuff is pretty neat
- Matte plastic body and foamy leatherette padding with the Green Razer logo on each side, Razer neon green headband which is very cool and comfy but might get muggy in your ears if wore for long period with temperature more than 27C (Thailand... for example)
- Omnidirectional in line mic. which kinda sucks but doesn't look awkward when you're calling/ talking via phone outside.
- Not that good noise isolation... (Similar but poorer noise isolation than the Beats Studio without the active noise cancelling).
-2.0 stereo but up-gradable to 7.1 surround with the help of Razer Surround.
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| a wider view. |
Caring and Maintenance
Nope.. no need to maintain anything.. just don't rip the leatherette padding and the headband... Beam's advice: go buy a hard carrying case! And remember... water and moist are a NO for leather. and they also stink over time if kept in high humidity. And maybe get a headset stand to preserve the foamy-ness of the headband. Maybe make one.. if you really want to.. like me; I made mine from PVC tubes with sponge cusion so I don't leave a dent on the headset when hung on for long periods.
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| Da mighty PVC headset stand. |
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| Fold-able but still no case... |
Until Now...
Until now, this headset have served me very well, both when playing music and gaming. For music, every single note and the small details was picked up, thumping bass but clear mids and highs. For gaming, with the Razer's 7.1 software, this is the beast and the beauty everyone fears and love at the same time. Personally, I think this headset is even better than the Beats Studio since I have tried one already I think it is better in terms of price (yes... nearly 5 times cheaper) and the durability, but it loses the Studio in terms of noise isolation and the brand awesomeness when you wear it around.
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| this is me.... :P Just to show the size of the headset. |
Summary + Score
This headset is good for both hardcore gamers and audiophile. I think it is a very great bargain if you want high-end headphones or a decent price... but if you want the awesomeness and the better looks, I do recommend the Razer Adaro Stereos. They look a lot better and more portable. But still... 0.5 points taken from NO CARRYING CASE I could pay 10 more bucks if Razer included a carrying case in here.... :)
Pros: Awesome bass, cool design, clear mids and high, low price, both for audiophile and hardcore gamers
Cons: Not that good noise isolation, somewhat big and bulky, round cable (don't know what I expected...)
Should I buy it?
If you ask me, I'd say yes especially if you're a hybrid of gamer and audiophile... like me. But if you want a more portable headphone but costs more and doesn't have a microphone, try the Razer adaro stereos, they're neat looking and cheaper than Beats, even the solo, or the UrBeats.
Score Rating
I'd give it 9/10 0.75 point taken from the bulky design and another 0.25 from no carrying case. Very cheap, plastic, but looks cool and luxury. I very very recommend this.
Thank you so much for reading this article. I hope you enjoy it, please leave a comment below if you have anything to say, or recommend me another gaming gear review or maybe a tutorial on how to make the headset stand? :) Again, thank you so much guys, you rock! The next review which might be out in 3 weeks is the Logitech G700s Wireless gaming mouse review!
Until next time, stay healthy and game hard!
BeamS.
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