A $50 Headset Broke The Internet - Razer BlackShark V2 X

[@ThomasMuehler]

What do you think of the microphone on this guy? Let us know down below!

[@Dragonblazered990]

skibidi toilet sounding ngl

[@monkewonkewarthunder]

ohio sigma sounding ngl

[@thenathan4490]

I do have a question for you. So, apart from gaming, do you consider this headphone be certified to hear music and game soundtracks while playing your favourite games ? Or are there better options out there for a similar price range ? Finally, can you put one of those cat ear clip-ons made by Razer (V1 not V2) ?

[@ThomasMuehler]

All great questions. I don't think I have good answer for you unfortunately. Mostly, just because I haven't tried a lot of it. No, I don't think this is a great headset for music/game soundtracks. As I think the bass is a bit too heavy where it squashes the other frequencies. Additionally, I don't think it has good enough separation (imaging) to make that super great. I think you'd be better suited with HyperX Cloud III. Which would be in a similar price range. But performs drastically better. As for the cat ear clips, I have no idea. I'm sorry.

[@aaroncole3796]

I've just bought these and they are honestly great even on console especially for games that require listening for directional sounds

[@ThomasMuehler]

That's awesome! I'm glad you are enjoying them and they work so well for you. Thanks for sharing your experience. Very helpful.

[@aaroncole3796]

@@ThomasMuehler and console tip! If you want more control over sound open party go into options then audio settings. Or great alternative is the turtle beach headset adapter :) great combo

[@jipowrld]

Same

[@bengabp]

I just bought this headset, and the mic isnt working on pc, from my research its an issue with the split cable that comes with the v2 X, Know this before you buy

[@ThomasMuehler]

Interesting. Thanks for the heads up. I've had some people report issues with the mic and maybe that will help them.

[@ErosGalaxia]

I have the splitter that came with my V1 Blacksharks. Will this fix the issue?

[@Jimbo-tx2zw]

When using this headset plugged straight into a controller for console, is the mic still good?

[@ThomasMuehler]

It should be the same.

[@jetjaguar72]

I've had these for a bit. I think the sound and mic quality are easily on par with HyperX Stingers and Krakens. Are they up there with expensive audiophile headphones? Not a chance. The biggest concern is the build quality. Coming off the aluminum framed krakens, these feel very flimsy. I baby them. Great review though! 👍

[@ThomasMuehler]

Appreciate your two cents my dude! I'm glad you enjoy them. I just couldn't get on board. But appreciate you sharing your experience.

[@M4DLC]

what do you think about it durability / longevity wise, i'm worried about this the most, specially the exposed wire and thin metal ( some people say the ear cups extends to full length on it's own on long term too ) , would appreciate your thoughts on this since you tried it

[@jetjaguar72]

@@M4DLC 2 years later, mine are still functioning perfectly. I take care of them, they take care of me 😁

[@M4DLC]

@@jetjaguar72 that's good to hear, do you think a stand would be better to rest the headset on when i'm finished ? i'm new to all of this so thinking of the best way to take care of it since idk

[@jetjaguar72]

@M4DLC you could, but it's not necessary. Just don't drop them, sit on them, etc. I just place mine on top of my console every time I'm done 👍🏼 It has a dust bag, so I put them in there when I know I won't be using them for a few days. Hope that helps!

[@arminsaba8717]

razer blackshark v2 x for non competetive? i think they are great for competetive , iv had hyperx cloud 2 and razer v2x and with razer its way more easy to distinguish where the shots and footsteps are coming from

[@ThomasMuehler]

Between the HyperX Cloud 2 and the Razer Blackshark V2 X the Blackshark V2 X may be a better competitive headset. But compared to the plethora of other headsets I've tried and what I would rate as a good competitive headset the Blackshark V2 X doesn't fit the bill. But sound is subjective so maybe for your ears it works better than for mine.

[@THEREALKAYO1]

Hey i was thinking to get the hyperx cloud 2, it costs 120$cad and then i just saw the razor v2x, it only costs 50$ so its less than half the price, Is the razor really better than the cloud2 for footsteps? I play valorant , what fps are you playing? thanks

[@nafeesrakib5109]

Are you using it with surround sound or on stereo? And have you used custom eq?

[@apetponce6820]

do the v2 x too bassy for you? or its just me? im playing valorant dota 2 and csgo

[@jipowrld]

I bought the headset to use on my ps5 and xbox and i find the quality of the audio is a solid 7

[@ThomasMuehler]

Well good. i’m glad you are enjoying them!

[@DerptyBean]

I love how much detail you put into your videos, I know this is an older vid but I just picked up this headset as a backup because of this video.

[@ThomasMuehler]

I really appreciate the encouraging words! You say you got this as a backup. What are you using for your primary? Or do you just like this one so much you got a second one incase it breaks?

[@AA-uc1cf]

This is a great rewiew and useful bacause im getting these today. The microphone sounds good enough for discord voice call or game calls, maybe some small streamer/ytuber. but i think that if you are doing viedos like you should use a table mic like you.

[@ThomasMuehler]

I would love to hear your thoughts on it when you get them in and have some time to try them out. Definitely agree that if you’re doing videos that investing in a cheap desk mic is going to give you better audio. But also shouldn’t break the bank when just starting and it’s best to keep it cheap while you get your feet under you.

[@AA-uc1cf]

@@ThomasMuehler They are really great, not heavy, great quality, good mic for my purposes, and long enough cable so no need to worry it and owerall just 5/5

[@ThomasMuehler]

@@AA-uc1cf Oh heck yeah dude! I'm glad you are enjoying them and completely agree. Thanks for getting back to me. Always love hearing other peoples opinions.

[@jz-me6mi]

I just bought these for my ps5 and the sound quality is weird it’s like muffled and the bass is loud idk how to fix it I sadly might have to return them I was really excited for these because of the reviews :/

[@ThomasMuehler]

That was the impression that I got from them. Too bass heavy for my liking as it drowned out the other frequencies. But some people I guess like that sound profile.

[@CheseBitez]

unfortunately mine came with a defective cable splitter making the mic not work

[@ThomasMuehler]

That is for sure frustrating. But thankfully, that is an easy fix. If I have to have a problem, I would like it to be an easy one. lol.

[@user-pg8en5qx7i]

This or Logitech g335? 🤔 I kinda narrowed it down to those 2 in like the 50-60€ range.. if there are any other recommendations tho, I’m all ears 😂😅

[@ThomasMuehler]

I'm not the biggest fan of this headset. As I just wasn't impressed by it. That's not to say it is a bad headset. But it sits comfortable in the "good" category. Where it doesn't do anything particularly poor or excellent either. I personally prefer the G335. But the G335 is very treble focused which turns some people off. As the bass presence isn't quite as good. But I'm able to hear audio cues, positioning, and footsteps a lot easier. Along with pull apart different parts of audio easier. But explosions don't sound as good and I don't feel as immersed. I also find it to be more comfortable and have a better microphone. My recommendation would actually be the Corsair HS80 Wired. As I think it looks fantastic. The microphone is the best I've ever tried on a headset. Seriously its ridiculously good. Comfort is solid but not as good as the other two above. But the sound is almost the perfect balance between the two above. Where you have a good low end (as it can actually give you rumbling lows which adds a lot to immersion), then you have very strong mids (some people will say overbearing), and then great highs. Leading to a relatively "balanced" sound profile which allows me to have excellent audio cues (footsteps, reloads, gunshots, brushing of leaves, etc.), excellent directional quality, great imaging, good gunshot and explosions, imaging, and immerses me into whatever it is that I'm listening too. It's $99 which is a bit more than you were looking. But I'm sure on sale it would be close. If not I think it is worth saving up and getting a better headset. As the build quality is also solid and it comes with RGB if that is your jam. I've really enjoyed my time with this headset. I'm still in process of doing the review for KZbin but have finished all my testing and it is my favorite around $99 headset I've tried. The Sony H3 is almost an improved G335. Where comfort is great. Microphone is fine. Sound quality is treble focused but I think has THE BEST directional sound I've ever tried. With the second best going to the HS80 Wired. Where I'm literally able to hunt people down by sound alone. But the rest of the sound is very treble focused and doesn't lead as much to immersion. Which is why I think most reviews are calling them adequate for sound. As you really need to get used to it. I had a hard time nailing it down. But how I'd explain it now is surgical/clinical. You can hear almost everything (it may not be fully accurate but doesn't sound processed either). But you can hear every single audio cue, imaging is great, directional quality like I said was the best I've tried. Explosions are improved over the G335 where there is actual bass. But it is slightly recessed and more accurate over rumbling. Which leads me back to unless if you live and breath for competitive play then the HS80 is the best "balance" where you can easily use it for almost everything and have an above average time with it.

[@user-pg8en5qx7i]

@@ThomasMuehler Thank you for the incredibly detailed answer, I truly appreciate it 🙏🏼 Tbh, i need a headset almost exclusively for playing warzone hahah, so the Logitech 335 sound like the best bang for buck in that regard, and definitely better than the blacksharks, based on your opinions. Don’t really care if the overall sound is not “perfect” you know.. The HS80 is a bit pricy for me, in my country, it’s like 100+.. Don’t really feel the need to spend that much money, considering what i need them for.. Sony is also close to 100, and honestly I don’t like the look of em 😅 Thank you for all the recommendations, and if there’s any more, any better than the 335’s for that price, 50-60, I’d love to know 😂😅

[@user-pg8en5qx7i]

@@ThomasMuehler What about the razer baracuda x wireless, can get them for like 70€, any opinions? Considering they are ps4 controller compatible, which Im not sure of yet lol.. 😂😅

[@ThomasMuehler]

@@user-pg8en5qx7i Yeah, if it is for PlayStation then the H3 would be best over the HS80 (as I don't think the HS80 are officially supported but do work). Granted both of those are off the table. But more of an FYI. As for the anything better than the 335. Not that I can think of. There are a ton of headsets I haven't tried. But the ones I've mentioned are the ones I've tried recently and actually liked and would recommend. As for the Baracuda X Wireless. Haven't tried them so I can't comment on them. They do sound interesting though from the feature set. But I have yet to find a Razer headset that I like the sound on. Also, depending on how much you use your microphone (which I would assume regularly with warzone) wireless headset mics tend to be worse than normal headset microphones (which usually aren't the best anyways). So something to keep in mind or research more into on how this particular one does. You lost me a bit on "considering they are ps4 controller compatible, which i'm not sure of yet". As I can take that in a lot of different ways so I'm not quite sure what that meant.

[@sadgirlzluvmoney3768]

@@ThomasMuehler hii! What gaming headset comes with a decent mic? Does the logi 335 have a decent mic?

[@llmiro0_-637]

sir i have blackshark V2x usb and not appear in my synapse 3 i did everything but the still do not show up

[@ThomasMuehler]

How frustrating! Unfortunately, I’m not sure what to do to get them to show up. Outside of the basic troubleshooting.

[@llmiro0_-637]

i did repair, i did uninstall and isntal again i did modify and troubleshooting and noting i speak with razer sup and noting maybe i think is my problem windows 11 i think i will go back to windows 10, but tank you for your answer @@ThomasMuehler

[@CrimsonScion]

Blackshark v2 X is not supported by Synapse 2 or 3. Only the original v2, v2 hyperspeed, and v2 pro are supported in the blackshark line.

[@bassiebassie3417]

bruv i just got it and tried so many things to fix it but the audio just seems to be to low and i just cant higher it

[@ThomasMuehler]

I don't know why that would be the case. Sorry I couldn't be more help.

[@robertoaltuve4145]

i know why. Look, sometimes isn't only the headphones, but the internal hardware that reproduces the sound, meaning, the sound card. I don't know much about this theme, but enough, i know my phone has a better soundcard, because when i used my old budget auriculars, those of 1$, it sounded a lot better in my phone than in my pc, and i bought a lot of these, so i became some sort of guru to know what sounded the best, you would be surprised how some of them even being the same pirated design sound better, this for the cheap manufacturing, some are made betters. But the thing is my razer blackshark v2 X sounds just as high, but more clearer, than those cheap auriculars i had, in MY PHONE, in my pc it sounds pretty much low, just as the cheap auriculars i had before, always better in my phone. You would be surprised how bad some integrated sound cards are in decent motherboards, that's because when gaming how much high should sound is very subjective and taste dependable, so they don't care to make something good, and at most focus in clear enough sounds. Long story short, buy a sound card. I have read these are awesome good when put in sound cards. It's to expect. Do note, that the difference between my pc sound and my phone sound with these blackshark ARE HUGE. And the sound card of my phone should not compare to normal sound cards for pc of 70$ or more XD. I gonna buy one after my monitor, of course after researching enough, because i'm not an expert in these things. My hope is the sound card is the obvious problem. And too you can MEANWHILE use software to sharpen a bit the sound, you can really use very high volumes , but without the proper hardware, it will sound more and more disturbed the more you higher the sound. Softwares like Viper4windows is what you are looking for.

[@robertoaltuve4145]

Too i would recommend searching and manipulating a bit your configs, and drivers, maybe you need to update something.

[@ThomasMuehler]

​ @Roberto Altuve Thanks for you input Roberto. I would agree to an extent. That yes, the soundcard can be playing a big role. However, in recent years (maybe the last 3 - 5) the soundcards you get on your motherboard have gotten dramatically better. Especially, if you are buying from a reputable brand and get a mid to high level motherboard. But if you are rocking an older motherboard or don't have the correct sound drivers (or updated drivers) running it can reduce the sound quality. Dedicated sound cards can be beneficial in improving your audio. But that isn't always the case. There are two types a Digital Audio Converter (DAC) and and AMP. The DAC will decode the sound while the AMP will increase the volume of said sound. Personally, I use the Schiit Modi 3 and JDS Atoms Amp for most things. I also use the GoXLR Mini because I like to separate my sound into different channels (music goes to music, game to game, video to video) so I can have different sound levels that I can adjust on the fly with a physical slider. As I don't like virtual options for this (Voicemeeter Banana). But my sound is also redundant (as I am going through The Stack (Modi 3 and Atom Amp)) as they are both DAC and Amps and is a stupid way to do it and a waste of money. As you only need The Stack, GoXLR Mini, or Motherboard Sound (depending on PC). Or a different Soundcard. Windows has also continued to make sound on the PC more complicated. Where you can have headset sound along with onboard computer sound. If one of those is low then it can make everything low even though one is at 100%. Not always the case but sometimes. I'd just recommend doing your research before buying as sometimes diminishing returns can come up quickly.

[@lowroo]

Do you know how long do they last cus i want it to last a long time

[@ThomasMuehler]

I don't know. That comes down to a multitude of things. I've never had a headset die on my that I didn't accidentally damage. At which point it was a failure due to me and not the product. But the cheaper you go with a headset the less likely it will hold up over time as they aren't using as good of materials. Which is just me saying this is a certain price bracket for a reason and expectations of what it can and can't do should accurately reflect that price point.

[@JameelKhan-vi8yj]

I’m looking to get the best ps4 headset for directional footsteps. Are the v2 or v2x worth it and if so which one? Also are there any better options I should look at?

[@ThomasMuehler]

I find these to be fine. And by fine I mean they do everything alright but nothing great. For my ears they didn't have very good directional sound. But that is going to be highly personal as our hearing is different. I think my hearing is semi-broken as a lot of headsets directionality are meh to me. Also, I haven't found a headset that checks all the boxes and don't think it exists. You are always trading something. With those disclaimers out of the way the best directional headphones I've tried are (in no specific order). Ranking (S, A, B, C, D, F Tier) from best to worst. 1. Corsair HS80 Wired (Haven't tried the wireless variant. These are my go too for most people but I don't think they work on console which sucks). 2. Sennheiser Game One. Solid all around. Not the most comfortable. 3. Sony H3 has phenomnial directional sound. But the rest of the sound is terrible. And really everything else is F Tier about it. 4. Astro A10 Gen 2 had pretty good sound. But are defective most of the time so I can't recommend them. 5. The G335/535 are alright. I found directional sound to be good. Comfort is also good. Mic was alright. But overall sound for most people is going to be a bit bland and boring. Has a lack of bass. 6. The ones I use all the time and actually hit pretty much every box are the Steelseries Arctis NOVA Pro. I have the wireless variant. They are incredible all around and I love them. But they are stupid expensive. I got mine on sale for $250 which I think they are worth. The $350 price point to me is at best $50 too expensive at worst $100. If you can afford it that would be my recommendation. I'd also recommend checking out this channel (GadgetryTech) as he focuses more on headsets and may be able to give you more ideas

[@JameelKhan-vi8yj]

@@ThomasMuehler awesome man, thanks. I was been looking at the arctis nova 1 and the hyperx cloud 2’s for the ps4. The other options are great but definitely not worth that price range in my opinion, was looking for something in the 50-150 range. How well are these 2 recommendations? If there not and are better options, what others in that price range could beat these two out?

[@JameelKhan-vi8yj]

@@ThomasMuehler alright thanks. I was thinking about the hypercloudx2 or something that matches up to that. Is that a good choice or is there any other headsets that might be better than them around that price range?

[@ThomasMuehler]

@@JameelKhan-vi8yj Sorry for the late reply. I haven't tried either of those headsets. But I've heard good things about both of them and don't think you could go wrong with either. I've heard better things about HyperX's sound. The KZbin I mentioned in the above comment has reviewed at least the Nova 1 (I believe) so I'd check out his reviews as he'll fill you in with everything you need to know. I can't think of any other recommendations in that price range. As I tend to focus on the higher end.

[@DJV_RAZZ_YT]

V2X is good headset. Already try on ps4

[@unordinaryRT]

I’m thinking about buying it how much is it on Black Friday it’s a bit expensive at the moment

[@ThomasMuehler]

I don't remember how much it was on Blackfriday. Sometimes there are sites that track certain products and you can see the different price points. I'm not aware of one in particular or I'd mention it. But may be worth googling.

[@unordinaryRT]

@@ThomasMuehler how’s the audio quality, also I have a choice between getting this headset or getting a keyboard mouse mouse pad and monitor for my Xbox series s, which would I get. Keep in mind I could still use my controller to play modern titles like war zone but I am also interested in Fortnite.

[@ThomasMuehler]

@@unordinaryRT Sorry for the late reply. I didn't like the audio quality. As for which to buy I'm not sure. I think I'd try to go with whatever one is going to get me the most use and go with that one first. Which is most needed to upgrade and which is going to help me out the most.

[@NNSenpai]

are Blackshark V2 still good now in 2022 for 100$?

[@ThomasMuehler]

As I mentioned in my review I think they are good headphones if you aren't looking to be competitive with them. As they were a bit bass/mid heavy making it hard to hear footsteps and other higher pitched audio queues. But they were comfortable. You can judge the mic audio quality yourself. And it seems a lot of people really like them. For me they weren't my cup of tea and I prefer the Logitech G335. But those also have there problems. But at $100 I think you're going to take some trades no matter what. And for the most part the only trade you're making with these is that they aren't good for competitive gaming. Which I know didn't really answer your question. I think they are good, not great. But headphones come down to personal opinion and what YOU are looking for. As mentioned for me they didn't check my boxes. But I still think they are a solid headset for the price.

[@NNSenpai]

@@ThomasMuehler what else would u recommend for really competitive games then cus that's all i play around the same price of 100$?

[@ThomasMuehler]

@@NNSenpai Again, I think the G335 is great for competitive games. I enjoyed the HyperX Flight but I think those are over $100 but you can find them used for a lot less. I'm not the best one to ask. As I haven't tried a lot of headsets around the $100 range. I think the Sennheiser Game One are excellent but I don't think those are around anymore. But I think they have something similar on Massdrop (now drop.com). Which would probably be my actual recommendation. (drop.com/buy/drop-sennheiser-pc38x-gaming-headset). But that was a lot more than I thought as well. Like I said I don't try a lot of headsets around the $100 range. I also tried the Astro A20 Gen 2 and thought they were good. They are on sale currently. Last, the Edifier G4 surprised me for the cost. It isn't the most attractive but sounded great and was very comfortable.

[@NNSenpai]

@@ThomasMuehler thanks I'll look into g335 but can't I mess around with eq for razer to make it suit competitive games?

[@ThomasMuehler]

@@NNSenpai I don't use Razer Synapse for sound. Or EQ anything so I'm not sure if that would work. I know the V2 X isn't seen in Synapse (as it is a just a 3.5 mm headset). So if that EQ you are talking about works on anything plugged into your system then you could but I'm not sure if it would be changed enough to make a difference or not. As again I don't EQ things myself. I'm more of the stock that if it doesn't sound good stock then it just doesn't sound good. I'd love to hear which one you decide to go with and your thoughts on it.

[@YEPCLOCK69]

This or g335 for both movies and videogames?

[@ThomasMuehler]

Depends on what you want the most out of your sound. Blackshark has a more bass heavy sound which means gunshots, explosions, and lower end male voices sound better. Which means for media viewing it is better. It also does a good job for non-competitive gaming. But if you are big into competitive gaming the directional sound and sound queues aren’t as good due to the bass kind of overwhelming some of the high end sounds which are critical for reloads, weapon movement, footsteps, etc. But the G335 is brilliant for competitive gaming. As it is treble (high) focused. Meaning you can easily hear footsteps, reloads, weapon sway, glass breaking, etc. Along with having great directional sound. But bass can be a bit anemic (thin) so explosions and gunshots don’t sound as good. But I find this headset to sound more “realistic” if a bit tinny. Where the other is a bit bloated, processed, and muddy. Both are comfortable. I think the mic on the G335 was better. I don’t recall but you could go to my reviews and listen to the mic sections for both and make up your own mind (if that’s important). Personally, I like the G335 better for gaming and media. But I also prefer the treble focused sound so there is a lot of bias there. Most people DON’T like that. I’d love to hear which one you get and your thoughts on it.

[@YEPCLOCK69]

@@ThomasMuehler Hey, thanks for the fast and really detailed reply! I appreciate the help man, I will go with the G335 since it's currently on sale where I live. I really wanted a comfy and clean headset for both my computer and work computer at home, and G335 just look more comfy as well, at least to me.

[@ThomasMuehler]

@@YEPCLOCK69 I agree. I definitely think they are the better looking headset, a little more sleek, come in different colors to fit what you like. I also found them to be a bit more comfortable and light weight.

[@CarNNNN]

I am global elite 20k MmR CS2/GO player have player a top dueler in quakelive and champions this headset will be fine for anyone

[@ThomasMuehler]

While I get what you are going for. There is a difference for people who lack skills or are developing skills that you already have. I can get rank 50 on Halo with TV speakers. But that doesn't mean that having a high quality headset doesn't make my job easier. As all three of the games mentioned don't prioritize audio. CSGO being a slight exception. Yes, this is "fine" for anyone. But if you lack skill and need any type of competitive edge or are playing a different competitive game, such as Escape From Tarkov, where sound is critically important then your headset can make or break you.

[@lionakarami7986]

for footstep sounds and filtering loud explosion sounds do you recommend g335 over this? ( does g335 support g hub)

[@ThomasMuehler]

I think that the G335 is better than the Razer Blackshark personally. I'm not sure what other reviewers are saying. The reason why is because I find the bass and mids on the Blackshark to be too aggressive causing it to spill over into the other sounds of the headset making it hard to hear each sound individually. Additionally, I find the imaging (directional) sound to be worse on the Blacksharks. Making the G335 a better COMPETITIVE headset. As I am able to hear directional sound, footsteps, etc. a lot easier on them. However, gunshots and other sounds aren't as full making it a less IMMERSIVE headset which I would give to the Blackshark. With the G335 being a 3.5 mm headset it DOES NOT support G Hub.

[@antonioxd41]

Really great video! new sub over here.

[@ThomasMuehler]

Welcome to the family Jose, I'm very happy that you are here.

[@antonioxd41]

@@ThomasMuehler thank you very much

[@tommylim5027]

if this compared to edifier g4te, which will u prefer in terms of overall performance?

[@ThomasMuehler]

Great question. I think the Edifier G4TE is fantastic for the price. It's not as pretty as the Blackshark V2 but both are comfortable. As mentioned in my review I found the sound on the G4 to be more surgical where the V2 is going to be a bit more fun but not as accurate. Meaning if you are going for a headset where you want to hear details to give you a competitive edge then the G4. If you want a headset that you just want to enjoy sound the V2. I think I prefer the G4TE. Which is a bit shocking for me to say. But that headset seriously blew my expectations out of the water. I haven't done dedicated A vs B testing. But I think the sound on the G4 is better all around. I don't remember anything about the microphone. So, you'd have to go off what I said in the review. I may remember to try out the G4 again tonight. But there is a good chance I'll forget. If I don't I'll reply back to you. If you end up getting either one, I would LOVE to hear your opinion.

[@tommylim5027]

@@ThomasMuehler thanks for the info! I already bought the G4TE and its on the way soon

[@ThomasMuehler]

@@tommylim5027 Awesome! I'm excited for you. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

[@tommylim5027]

@@ThomasMuehler i already tried the headphone for a week and its overall a nice headset but its not my cup of tea for the sound. I prefer a warmer sound signature but this headset is a bit towards bright sound and the earcups will build up heat over time ans the headset itself is very heavy. But on the good side, the soundstage is very wide and the imaging is very good, i can pinpoint instruments very clearly and accurately

[@ThomasMuehler]

@@tommylim5027 I appreciate you getting back to me and sharing your opinion. I would agree that the G4 Is a bit more trouble focused which helps with competitive gaming. And that your cup design can definitely get warm. So, are you going to return them and then try out the black shark V2?

[@kevondouglas4088]

The Footsteps is very pronounced I hear the enemies coming.I never owned a Logitech headset but it won’t hurt to try

[@ThomasMuehler]

As long as they work for you that is the most important part.

[@panagiotisgalinos]

I own the Cougar Phontum S (i bought them in 2018 for 70USD) and i got the Blackshark V2 X one week ago for 65Euros. Literally they feel cheap, nothing special with the sound, my phontum S headset overal sounds better, the bass is overexposed u need to tune it with EQ, and the mic is a midrage mic for that kind of money. So nothing special. Dont get me wrong. I do not mean that it is for the trash, but overal not worth the price. If u can find it at 30-35max it is a good deal. For 45+shipping its a no

[@ThomasMuehler]

Pricing is always a rough subject. But outside of that I agree. Haven't tried the Cougar Phontum S. But agree that there are a lot better headsets for around the same price.

[@megamagma4422]

Its $30 now

[@JayceeGenocide]

Where?

[@megamagma4422]

@@JayceeGenocide amazon the blackshark x i remember seeing a sale on it

[@coldblind]

I'm between recon 500 and black series. What do you recommend. I'm console player

[@ThomasMuehler]

since I haven’t tried the recon 500 I really can’t give you a good recommendation. I wasn’t completely blown away by these. So, looking at the marketing for the recon 500 I would probably try that one if I were in your shoes. Also, I’ve enjoyed turtle beaches in the past. Usually their build quality is less than stellar being mostly cheap plastic. however their sound quality tends to be pretty good especially for competitive gaming as they focus on the highs while also providing clean bass. And by that I mean it’s not going to be overwhelming or particularly hard hitting but present. But this is coming from experience from many years ago and I’m sure they have changed a lot. But that’s who I would try out first and if I didn’t enjoy the sound signature I would return it and then try these guys.

[@LjKinG420]

i love the reveiws

[@seizex7458]

Plugged them in and didn’t work.. 5 star forsure

[@ThomasMuehler]

Oh no! That's terrible. But the comment is hilarious. Sorry for your bad luck there.

[@OldestHouse]

has anyone told you you look like jonathan frakes

[@ThomasMuehler]

No, I have not heard that one before. I've gotten a lot of Jack Black. Joseph Gordan Levitt. And a bit of Gerald Butler.

[@spikesandcurles961]

thanks bro

[@santino1431]

bought one for 33 dollars :)

[@ThomasMuehler]

Nicely done!

[@TonyMontana-xj3zv]

@@ThomasMuehler they are now for 25 USD on aliexpress, but they come with already used 7.1 surround key for registering, this is the only one issue but i don't care about the 7.1 sound. The seller has about 4000+ sold on this item xD i don't know where they got them and how, must be some kind of razer crew . But the package is genuine, and the headphones also genuine

[@ThomasMuehler]

@@TonyMontana-xj3zv Interesting. Unfortunate about the surround sound key. But at $25 bucks it hard to complain. lol

[@TonyMontana-xj3zv]

@@ThomasMuehler Yeah, this is why i purchased them because i need a Headset with microphone, for music i have the Audio technica m40x, and Oneodio pro50, now i need a microphone for discord because of Black ops 6 with my friends, we will try it out together, i hope at least the Sound quality on the Blackshark V2 X will be good enough to play

[@ThomasMuehler]

@@TonyMontana-xj3zv I would love to hear your opinions on them once you've put them through the motions. I am pretty excited about Black Ops 6 as well.

[@GTSongwriter]

Horrible headset. It's muffled compared to my Sony MDR-7506 and my cheapo Amazon gaming headset I bought for 1/2 it's price sounds way better! Added bonus - mic picks up your computer fan noise over your voice! Horrible headset!

[@ThomasMuehler]

Appreciate the multiple comments and sharing your thoughts and findings. Agree there are definitely better headsets out there.