Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 2023 Edition - Watch Before You Buy!!

[@GadgetryTech]

I had a ton of people reaching out to see if the new microphone works on the old Blackshark V2 Pro - So here's a video to answer that burning question! I also cover EQ again, as well as pad swap compatibility. I hope this video helps you out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJfMe2puYp2hq9E

[@naten971]

I have a few questions! Could I email you?

[@judgecheese3594]

I don't know if this is supposed to happen. But I seem to have a very quiet static "white noise" in my left earcup. I have tried everything but it wont go away. Apparently many others have had the same problem and I am thinking of returning it. Do you know if this is possible to fix?

[@BusraKurt-ub7ug]

which is better? razer blackshark v2 pro 2023 or nova 5 help pls

[@bystander7114]

I didn’t have a lot of trouble with synapse. it crashed once while updating. But then it updated just fine. Got the headset up on synapse and altered the mic and EQ settings just fine too! It worked greatly and I’m happy. For me - I only use sound canceling and sidetone on the mic. Every other mic setting is turned off. I would recommend making sure that noise gate is OFF. Trust me, the sound cancelling is enough! I’m on PS5. My friends say that my son sounds really really far away even when he is talking to me normally in the same room. Other mics would sound like he is on the mic too hahaha. My friends tell me that it is the best most clear mic they have ever heard me use. Happy! Satisfied! Everything! Thanks y’all! I hope this helped you decide!

[@ScubaProDiver]

My question is, can you adjust the microphone settings without using Synapse ? Lol. I have a MAC and Synapse isn’t available on MAC. My Blackshark V2 Pros arrive Wednesday so I’ll be curious to see how it goes.

[@bystander7114]

@@ScubaProDiver you’ll need synapse in order to get the options adjusted and saved onto the onboard memory chip in the headset. I do not know much else to help your question tbh. I use this for PS5 solely. Yes I can Bluetooth to my phone or use it on windows but I don’t do it often. Just ps5. If I were you, I’d borrow a close friend or family members windows and let them know you’ll uninstall the app when finished. Also, I googled about it - looks like synapse 2 can be installed on Mac, but I don’t think this headset with be detected on synapse 2? No idea. Best of luck :) it’s a great headset out the box anyway it has some EQ’s pre installed, and the mic is wonderful!

[@Hansnore]

Wait till you get Windows 11. Not even a whole month, and iam 4 support tickets in :)

[@MacheteJake]

Sum everything up in 2 words - Good Job. Exactly what I needed to make my informed purchase. You got a sub. Long video but because it was 100% useful info with no filler it seemed 15 mins long. Don’t ever change!

[@FluffScripts]

Was it good? I plan to buy it.

[@CharlieLiuPhotography]

This is the first actual review of the headphones that isn't a Razer paid advertisement. Thank you for your honest opinions.

[@TheJustPull5641]

Oh he told you the others adverts? Cool! How about you let him do is channel how he wishes and if you don’t like it you’re welcome to not view them and comment on them. Thanks

[@RufusLeeKing]

@RogueTurtle07 I'm pretty sure all he meant was that this is the first honest and unbiased review on these headphones he has found. He also said nothing about not liking the channel or the video.

[@Jack_80]

​@@TheJustPull5641what are you bitching about, he said this is the only legit review for these headphones and you're acting like he insulted the guy. also you're acting like a paid cyber bodyguard, and nobody ever cares what you people think anyhow.

[@brandon21630]

@@TheJustPull5641How could you actually have read that so wrong 😭😭 Pleas reread his comment

[@DefinitelyNotMyRealName]

How do you know?

[@mitchisreal]

regarding the Synapse install issue, try running it either on Safe Mode with networking or run it as administrator. It might be your pc stopping it from fully installing.

[@GadgetryTech]

Thank for the tips. I did end up getting it working after about 30-45 minutes of work, which was the point I was trying to make on that part. It should be that level of a hassle for it to work quickly.

[@tylertheguy4749]

i bought the old version (2020) by accident, i thought it was the 2023 version from amazon. So far, amazing headphones. I got some settings off youtube and honestly was perfect. The mic clearness and sound quality are amazing. Coming for logitech g533 and the upgrade of quality and comfortable fit, is such a huge upgrade. I ended up getting a used but like new quality from amazon for $80 and got lucky it was in amazing condition. Overall lucky and happy with the upgrade, regardless of the accidental older version buy.

[@Omar_3900]

Hey man how they holding up? Also, how's listening to music on it?

[@huggablepenguin1465]

5:15 I am so happy you are mentioning this. I cannot stress this enough - comfortable headsets for glasses are SO rare. I'm currently wearing Black Shark V2 + usb sound card (wired) and my rabbit chewed the cable, so only one side works, which is why I'm looking for the wireless option. These are SO! INCREDIBLY! COMFORTABLE! Previous headsets had me tearing up because of how bad my frames would hurt my head. I couldn't wear a pair for more than 2h. Including Razer Kraken X. But Black Shark are just...the best. By far the most comfortable headset I have ever purchased. I just wish there was a pink option for these.

[@Hansnore]

Yeah, for this reason only, i have underwent a LASIK procedure x) And then i bought the Blackshark V2 Pro... Well, at least in case of an car accident, i wont get my eyes gouged out. No for real, headsets that don't mangle your mandibular joints/push your spectacles deep inside your skull are so freaking rare. Eating with Corsair Voids on my dome was a nightmare. The Blacksharks just feel like nothing's on your head. And they cling to your head just enough, I could comfortably workout with them at home during covid era. And i heard the 2023 edition is even more streamlined with the earcup filling. I'm drooling for the updated version. If anyone's wondering, after 28 months of daily 4 hour (at least) use, the battery still holds up well. Iam at 18 hour regular volume use time. It sounds puny but still, that's at least 2 days of heavy use. With more volume, this drops drastically. Should not be a problem on the 2023 edition with USB-C charging WHICH IS WAY FASTER. The old version takes about two hours to top up. Well, there goes another paycheck x)

[@Zia_Ali.]

What an excellent and detailed video! Love it when the algorithm actually recommends some quality channels on my home page! Subscribed ♥

[@GadgetryTech]

Thanks so much! Praise the algorithm under loads!

[@brinzy6160]

I bought these today after my steelseries arctis 7p wireless took a crap after 24 hours. These are wonderful. No complaints whatsoever.

[@ildaturkovic]

Do they still work good?

[@brinzy6160]

@@ildaturkovic no probs on my end

[@ildaturkovic]

@@brinzy6160 I was set on getting them as they seem really good and they are on sale rn, but I’ve seen so many people complain that the part where you extend them broke without any harsh movement, just daily use.

[@A-M-F-A]

​@@brinzy6160do you have the noise sound on the background when no sound is playing?

[@brinzy6160]

​@@A-M-F-A 0 problems

[@YGHRT]

I've had this headset for two months (2023 edition), and I'm not recommending it, I've also had the squeaking noise from the vide, and it turned into the plastic just disintegrating where the yoke meets the headband, that's where the noises came from in the video as well. Not a user error, as I did not threw it around the room, when it was off it sat on a headphone stand and the desk. This seems like a QC issue to me, as the plastic did not broke but disintegrated into small pieces/dust, even the screwthreads broke inside there. Apart from this it sounded great, and mic was good as well, with great battery life, and never had issues with synapse.

[@qurtsy450]

Just came across your channel. I love the honesty and please never change that aspect about you going forward. Also dont think that making other peoples decision harder is a bad thing. You gave the pros and the cons w/ better knowledge of other things that are out there. If someone is spending money on a product that is made by several companies, all at different prices and qualities, its good have people trully understand what they're buying and if ots what there looking for. You did an amazing job and pointing out the pros and cons of different uses w/ the headset. You have my sub! ❤

[@paulcharlesmorphy6427]

stopped reading when you wrote you're instead of your

[@faiznrsyd]

great work on the video! very detail and easy to understand so far for me, it is very detailed explanation especially in that sound quality, it is kind of rare to see the reviewer included the sound graph measurement, well done!

[@DrezzyEFTP]

Just bought the headset today, and i want to say, it's way better than the previous v2 headset

[@ScubaProDiver]

As someone who is a huge nerd when it comes to video game accessories and spends too much money on these things I can give my two cents on a few of the “top” headsets on the market right now. 1. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless - fantastic headset. Sound quality is great but if you’re a console gamer I actually wouldn’t suggest it. What makes the headset so great is the Sonar software which isn’t available for console. You can use the included DAC to make 1 custom EQ profile and use the built-in EQ profiles and that’s about it. Still a great headset. 2. Turtle Beach Stealth Pro - Pretty much just released at the end of April and this headset is a gaming headset. Especially for console gamers. No need to use the software on PC/MAC since they have the Turtle Beach app and everything you do on the app transfers to the headset for use on console. Create a custom EQ for sound and your Mic and you even have their “Superhuman Hearing” which I say put to “footsteps” mode and lower it to 30-40% for best results. If you want a headset for single player games and FPS and you are a console gamer this is probably the top headset to get on the market but has a steep price tag. 3. Audeze Maxwell - don’t own this headset. Don’t plan on owning it. Not my style of audio but have watched a couple reviews on it and can see that it primarily excels at music/movie listening with gaming second. Software/app not as user friendly as Turtle Beach. Also not readily available to purchase. You can drop $400+ to wait for your headset to drop in June and who wants to wait that long 4. Razer Blackshark V2 Pro - my pair is arriving this Wednesday so I can’t speak on audio quality but Im curious to see how these “pro EQ” profiles sound and if they’re any good. Pretty much purchased it for that and the incredible mic quality. Notable mentions of headsets I own but didn’t talk about - Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX, Sony InZone H9, Astro A30s. All great in their own way but definitely none of them are the top tier in gaming audio if you want FPS but all pretty good for single player games. If you read all this then you made it to the end ✌️

[@krymox4461]

How is the blackshark v2 pros?

[@lianvdl1416]

Can u do an update on Razer blackshark v2 Pro

[@suleymanunal7637]

Did you like the V2 pros? And have you got the 2023 version?

[@laithurz6408]

Update on the new blackshark?

[@laithurz6408]

@scubaprodiver

[@bartlx]

At first I thought +34 mins, no way...but now I'm happy I stuck around. Really complete to the point review. Could've done with some deeper thoughts on the in-game surround sound experience though, because I find that much more important than the microphone (which I barely use). In comparison, the Logitech G935 I had for a couple of years was super at 3D positional audio, but the SteelSeries Arctis 9x I recently bought (and immediately sent back) was horrible. Still not sure if I should go with this 2023 Blackshark V2 Pro 2023.

[@dzejkic9505]

i think we’re in the same Boat buddy, I have used that 935’s for years now but they are a bit tired and I’m a bit scared that I won’t be able to find anything as good :D

[@ahmedmahmood412]

I'm so glad I watched your video. Exactly the type of review someone would like to see before making a purchase. I got these delivered yesterday and oh god its so good. I wanted to use these on phone calls as well but unfortunately the synapse app isn't available on android. For my windows laptop this works like a charm, slack calls, zoom calls, Google meet name it...

[@meh_tr0]

digital volume knob is a hard no. in my experience, the headset will have CONSTANT static if it has a digital volume knob that controls windows volume and not just more or less to the speaker itself in the headphones.

[@Ryotsu2112]

Just got one of these from Amazon (came in yesterday). Downloaded Synapse and got the latest firmware for the headset (from July). Regarding the usual complaints I see from some commenters every time someone talks about these: No Synapse software crashes at all over several hours of messing around with it, no strange hissing sounds when using PS5, no issues connecting to Bluetooth on an Apple TV unit, on my PC, or my PS5, no issues with latency, no issues with connecting to the dongle from 5 feet away on either my PC (I also sit on the couch when gaming on my PC and use wireless keyboard and MMO mouse from there) or the PS5. They sound GREAT and are as comfortable as everyone says. I might have gotten the Logitech G Pro x2 Lightspeed headset instead, but I didn’t want to spend 50.00 more after already spending 200.00. I got an extended warranty simply because some people always complain about these headphones, but it seems there may have been quality control issues in those cases. I love mine so far, and I’m glad I made the purchase.

[@rockjawzz5177]

Just ordered mine, are they still good?

[@antimatics759]

any updates on yours? thinking of getting them now haha@@rockjawzz5177

[@PittPerla]

@@rockjawzz5177 yo me los voy a pillar como van ?

[@BunnyRocket]

Every time I see a Razer “review” it feels like an advertisement. THIS is an actual review. Very informative. Thank you!

[@theperson101ful]

Out of all the video's I've watched your Custom Equilizer and Mic settings are the best 10/10!

[@Mrollllf]

Got this and I agree with you mostly , the mic is very good, sidetone is bad although not as bad as yours seemed to be but you can instantly hear that initial buzz from it, vocal clarity is great and so is mic noise cancellation. I had no issues with the software as of yet. The initial sound on it is a little spikey and uncomfortable, I had to tone things down, not as much as you did but close. It feels lighter than I thought it would so thats good. Overall i'm happy with it so far, the main disappointment for me is the slight muddiness that seems to be there most of the time but I havent fully played with the eq so I may get it to a level where its not too bad. When you're listening to music there is some nice airyness and instrument separation but it lacks any clarity and punch otherwise to make it the headphones I'd go to for any music listening session.

[@GadgetryTech]

Great feedback! Yeah I think dropping the 250hz a bit and then 125hz a bit less helps clean up the bass

[@Jack_80]

i don't have a computer and don't really go for all of this constant updating crap. would these still work fine out of the box with no updates or do they force you to get the update to use them.

[@dunno6442]

@@Jack_80​⁠ there’s minor frequency changes you can make to improve the sound but you don’t need to, the standard eq setting sounds really good overall, although it is free and easy to use synapse on a laptop/ pc and can make it sound like a whole new headset quality wise (Just follow a KZbinr doing it on theirs) I use a shitty little laptop and it went from sounding already good to extremely crisp and clear, better than any headset I’ve used, most newer headsets use some kind of eq software anyway but these take it to another level and youl appreciate it if you dive into it. I’m hopeless with computers but found it easy with one of these KZbin tutorials.

[@timothyonipad]

@@dunno6442just wondering can you change the eq on phone with the razer audio app?

[@Amp_Edition]

​@timothyonipad nope. If you want that go for the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro

[@Zakatak360]

I have the 2020 version, which was great, until Razer decided to f**k with the THX spatial, then refuse to actually fix it. I switched over to Dolby's Headphone X software and it's FAR better in terms of surround/spatial quality. Sure you can't adjust it like Atmos, but it's so crisp that I don't care. We live in new times where "let's break what doesn't need fixing" is actually a business strategy...

[@iLLFXdrUms]

Just bought these today and figured I’d share that I had 0 issues with synapse let’s hope it stays that way lol

[@Batu-27]

5 days later how is it?

[@adnantoons]

I love how detailed your reviews. Thank you

[@clawson32104]

2023 and Razer simply cannot release a version that works wirelessly on the Xbox? It just boggles my mind that they cannot or choose not to. I know they make the Kaira Pro for Xbox but personally like the Blackshark better. Maybe V3

[@BewareOblivion]

Decent video anyways, but the warning message to turn volume down after the mic sidetone test showed a fantastic level of care and attention! Thank you.

[@joschaschmidt2509]

how does the blackshark compare to the Audeze Maxwell in terms of FPS gaming performance?

[@Ceez9188]

You helped a lot man thank you so much I almost sent these back but with the settings you gave us this mic is incredible

[@lowercasegoat]

ooh, I've been waiting for this review...

[@LobsterMoney]

Best review channel ever, and I watch a ton. Thankful for finding your channel.

[@Mr.Reality]

Just got this headset and I love it. I'm using your EQ settings and it's amazing.

[@epernado]

They fix the mic problem ? And other problem?

[@eness___]

@@epernado someone said in comments that "in discord when you turn off echo cancellation and noise cancellation from settings, mic works well"

[@Sizzyl]

I think the thing you mentioned at 8:45 (This Shouldn't Have Happened) has been fixed through firmware updates since this vid released? As for making discord sound good, turning off echo cancellation and noise suppression.

[@eness___]

is echo cancellataion really needed to be off for good sound on discord with this headphone?

[@Mikoto_Suoh]

how is it used for music? is it good? i mean can you enjoy it?

[@hsjawanda]

Could you re-review that latest version of Synapse? How does the 2023 version fit over large heads? Comparable to the Audio Technica ATH-M50x(STS-USB) in that respect? I find the Audio Technicas to be the best fitting over larger heads.

[@maxchronicler]

Excellent video as always. Been waiting for this. Thank you.

[@riekopo7638]

Can't believe they removed the 3.5mm jack. Now doesn't work with Xbox at all. I hate when companies have headsets with wired USB charging but don't support wired USB audio. Doesn't make any sense. Also there is no listening benefit to 24 bit depth audio. It doesn't hurt but it doesn't help either. And high sample rates above 48 actually hurt the listening experience. There is no benefit. It is mainly a marketing ploy.

[@John-sn4hl]

Also which mic do you use for your youtube videos? Im considering just using a shotgun mic and some ear buds for my conference calls.

[@LoneWolf2k4]

I'll be honest, I bought the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro because of the overall build quality. I was using the Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero and the plastics where the cups mount to the headband developed stress cracks and disintegrated. I think the audio is very good, especially with your EQ recommendations. I'm not an audiophile nor did I want to stray beyond $200. My Aeros were $80.00 on clearance at Target. Thank you for the input and recommendations.

[@GadgetryTech]

That’s so great to hear! Thanks for sharing!

[@Juice-Vibes--Life-]

Turtle beach is the worst headset u could possibly buy u pay for what u get dude

[@morteno.6144]

Love your very informative videoes. Seems very unbiased and i love it. One of few trustworthy tech youtubers who dont shill out for Corporations.

[@MoodyDudey]

What a great review! You covered everything and I was specifically looking for a PS5 headset, thanks!

[@officialjc4899]

did u get it? was it good? Im looking for one for ps5 also

[@MoodyDudey]

@@officialjc4899 It’s a great headset, but to be honest, I don’t have a lot to go off of. I’ve not used any other headsets. Sound quality and mic quality is amazing. The 2 downsides are that you can’t listen to Bluetooth and the console you’re plugged into at the same time, and the cushions aren’t big enough to keep your ear off the speaker wall. It’s not unbearable, but I’m looking for aftermarket ear cushions, but I can’t find any yet.

[@jaxxedup]

I picked up a pair of these the other week and was wondering if you had any advice for the popping noises that you sometimes get or even like a quiet hissing sometimes that comes and goes randomly?

[@TheOneTaboo]

I'd love a piece of advice from anyone that knows better than me: I owned a headset (g935 ) and I tried several other headsets for a while, and I always fell back to them, because The audio was so good It helped me judge the distance and height of the enemies almost perfectly, I haven't found a pair of headphones like those ever since, And they broke about a week ago. So if someone knows the modern equivalent of those (in terms of frequency response and sound stage), I'd be forever grateful to you if you can help me find them. For now, I bought these and I will try them today. Thanks ! Edit: (I don't care about the mic as I have an external)

[@sahasrabhujaneuron5975]

Thank you for the detailed review, which was so helpful, and actually I went ahead and bought it! It turns out the mic performance is a magic, and also I don’t feel uncomfortable at all even though it’s quite big. Only downside is that lots of functions aren’t available on smartphones or mac, for example I noticed that the noise cancellation and noise gate don’t work, which is a shame for me because I was also going to use this headset for phone calls and online meetings for work.(Since now it’s got the bluetooth, I wanted to utilize it.) Maybe to use those features, you always need the software synapse to get them work if my theory is correct. So, probably I’m going to use it for only windows pc… But overall, this product is great!

[@everythingRICHARDIFY]

The mic does still work for mac, right? Only the noise cancellation and noise gate is not working? I'm planning to use this also for my mac for productivity and windows for gaming

[@sahasrabhujaneuron5975]

@@everythingRICHARDIFY Yep, you can use the mic for mac as well, and it still sounds great. The sound quality for audio is also decent. However, I believe that some of the features which utilize synapse don't work on mac or smartphone. But, I haven't tested all of the features yet, so I'm not sure which feature works while which one doesn't.

[@sahasrabhujaneuron5975]

@@everythingRICHARDIFY Also, if there is a feature that you're really looking for on this headset, just tell me, I might be able to test it out on mac for you when I have time

[@warriors7553]

Hey is it like strong and comfy life for rough use

[@sahasrabhujaneuron5975]

@@warriors7553 I'd say this product looks durable and decent. You can get what you pay at least in my opinion. Also, it feels comfy. I just use it for 4 hours or so tho.

[@symbionproject]

Great to see a review that includes actual measurements. Can you elaborate a bit on what your measurement methods are (measurement system, audio content, etc)? There are a few different ways to measure headphones and I'd be interested to know your approach. thanks!

[@GadgetryTech]

I use an IE711 coupler with XLR interface mounted to a full dual plate, dual pinna system. The pinna is modeled after the older Gras ear mold. The whole measuring rig is about a grand. Hope that helps!

[@symbionproject]

@@GadgetryTech Many thanks!!

[@legion2440]

thanks with EQ, tried to listen different tracks same fragments and yours profiles seems more balanced

[@ForTN0X]

There is definitly a noise reduction enabled somewhere in the mic. You can clearly hear those artifacts!

[@MonkeyD_Onmi]

Can I buy its microphone and put it on my logitech g pro x 2 headset?

[@TeddyLindsell]

I bought the 23 model a few weeks ago, right off the sound quality was awesome. What made me return it was the microphone, it’s a plug in boom type, and within a week, the mic input kept dropping, and the physical connection jack would not seat properly. A crying shame, as everything else build quality wise , sound wise and functionality when it all worked was fabulous.

[@Cagefighter]

Why keep taking it out though

[@TeddyLindsell]

@@Cagefighter I wasn’t taking it out at all or at anytime I was using it…it was just loose inside it’s fitting and losing its connection , I’m not sure whether it’s a design fault in the jack plug casing stopping it from going in far enough, or the tolerance on the diameter of the metal part’s inside. I replaced it with a wireless Corsair which build quality seems fine so far..

[@ML-ug1no]

Really nice video, i liked it very much. I own a Corsair HS80 and missed it within the competitors. Is it worth upgrading to the Blackshark?

[@element7448]

This headset has a constant STATIC BRACKGROUND NOISE when turned on!!! Watch out guys, no youtube video covered this issue

[@KlabauterManiac]

For me this headset started making robot noises ever so often after a firmware update. Also comfort wise it's not the greatest. The mic is awesome though.

[@ichbinausgestorben2091]

This Headset brought me so much trouble. It worked fine for 2 weeks, until I had added new RAM sticks to my System. After that my Dongle stopped working and I needed 4h to fix it to the point where my Headset was showing in devices again. And then every Video or audio source froze as soon as i had enabled it´s sound. When I muted the audio source it started playing again. Couldn´t find any fix and took about 6 hours of me trying to fix it. Support also had no Idea. Refunded!

[@therealtyrant]

I just returned these as they truly were to “muddy sounding”. I picked up the cloud 3s and I was impressed how much better they sound.

[@jermzy5574]

So this is a stupid question because you probably answered it in your video (great btw). If I setup EQ settings on Synapse, will they be able to be used on the PS5?

[@cloudn9ne408]

I tried saving it so many times, it doesn’t work

[@dariush2329]

Thanks for all the infos! Do you still have issues with synapse?

[@vuskeedoo]

Thank you for the direct comparisons. I was debating on getting the new or old one.

[@L3MON_Haze]

Subscribed for your honesty. I have one question and hoping for your answer. Im currently using hyperx cloud core wireless, would u recomend upgrading to this? Considering current one causes my ears to become hot and spicy after long sessions. Asking not about only comfort, I mean 200 dollar headphones has to sound better than 100 dollar ones, sometimes even 60 bux you can grab them.

[@BG-4799]

I wanted to leave a comment so more people could see this great review. Great work!

[@vaporpunk24]

Why do these comments seem astroturfed? Everyone is just saying, “Fantastic and honest review” in different ways? That being said, I do enjoy the work that is put into the reviews on this channel.

[@GadgetryTech]

Honestly im not sure but I’m flattered. I do try to keep it honest so I’m hoping that’s all it is. I certainly don’t do anything to boost lol. This is a side hobby that I just love doing

[@Sep000001]

Thanks for the review, having mainly razer peripherals I wanted to love the BS v2 Pro 2023. I tried using the auto eq aiming for Harman curve, but the exported EQ sounds very muddy and muffled. Any tips? Thank you.

[@UnknownLookingObject]

May I suggest a headset to test? I would love to hear your take about the RØDE NTH-100M.

[@GadgetryTech]

I've been wanting to test it but I have so many products on my plate at the moment that I haven't been able to justify buying it yet. One day I'd love to though!

[@johnnysilverhand6986]

Your video really helped me which headset to pick. Thanks a lot for this well informed review my friend.

[@East0n13]

Hey man! Great reviews and tests, thanks a lot! I'm looking for a good headset and checked hundreds reviews already. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless looks good but a bit expensive for me and I don't want to have any additional stuff on my table. I don't care about bluetooth or ANC, I will use it only with my PC via dongle. Mic is pretty important as I play mostly shooters with teammates and I don't plan to buy an external mic. Also I need to be sure that I can go to another room without any issues with sound (~15m radius). Budget is about 200 Eur. Now I'm choosing between SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 and Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 2023. How do you think? Or maybe there is some other better options? Thanks in advance👍

[@bystander85]

Thanks for the detailed review. I come from using studio reference headphones (e.g. Sony MDR-7506 and JD Audio IEMs), but have been looking for a wireless headset with mic for couch gaming on PC only. Which brand and model would you recommend that's the most hassle free (i.e. minimal or no software) and balanced frequency response that would be a good fit for a discerning listener like myself?

[@lordnikonjw]

So what do you think is better to use the new blackshark v2 or the Rocca syn pro wireless headset.

[@kevinmeydio2289]

Which one is the best? This one or g pro x 2?

[@jamesstevens968]

Hi joe another great review your just the best reviewer i play on ps5 i ordered the turtle beach stealth pro 3 do these new razer blackshark headphones do they sound better whats your opinion thank you joe stay safe and happy gaming

[@GadgetryTech]

Stealth Pro has better sound than the Blackshark V2 Pro. Blacksharks have a bass boost but it makes the mid range kind of dark and doesn't seem to have as much detail. The Pros still have some nice bass but are much more clear sounding.

[@Suminod]

Man if they would just release a kraken v3 pro with Bluetooth or the barracuda pro with this mic would be great. Love your reviews bought the Maxwell because of your reviews

[@KhiTV]

What do you think about these compared to Astro a50s

[@adambuchanan4090]

Ive watched this video and the Audeze Maxwell review. If cost is not a problem, between the 2 which would you say is best for discord talking? as thats my primary use case. aka the mic. both sound super close but figured Id wanna hear your personal thoughts

[@myboostedtsi]

I bought this headset and returned it a few days later. For me it just doesn’t get loud enough. Tested on Bluetooth and 2.4. Left me wanting another 15-25% volume. Everything else was great.

[@krebsgewehr]

I don't think anyone else mentioned that they have removed the 3.5 mm headphone jack, that's kind of a bummer even with bluetooth.

[@GadgetryTech]

Yeah unfortunately it kills off Xbox support.

[@Teetumus]

Bought these and have an absolutely horrific static noise when no audio is playing. Sad since there seems to be no fix even though there are forum posts going back 3-5 months. Returning these tomorrow and truly dissapointed that this white noise issue keeps persisting. I had the same issue with the Logitech Pro X wireless too... Just sad for a 240€ (local price) headset.

[@vx33]

same, just got them today, no youtube video ive watched before buying it said anything about it... hope i can still return it and get the money back

[@smrmeow]

same, returned this shitty 250$ headsets

[@vx33]

@@smrmeow i didnt return them, the static noise was annoying first but after a while i didnt hear it anymore because i got used to it. And its a common issue with wireless headphones. For me it was 200€ and it was def worth it.

[@smrmeow]

@@vx33 cant get used to it, there is no any noise in 2020 version, it’s completely silent:((

[@vx33]

@@smrmeow ok. Maybe the future headsets wont have this issue.

[@4000champen]

Do anyone else notice white noise all the time, when the headset is turnet on? I can't figure out how resolve it. I read something about the audio-knop being the problem, because it only adjusts the windows-sound and not the headset seperatly...

[@景阳冈大喵]

I also ran into this issue and couldn't fix it by buying it again

[@garethg8226]

Mute and then unmute the mic and see if that solves it.

[@4000champen]

@@garethg8226 it doesn’t, unfortunately

[@samuelkirk6074]

The best review I have found. Good information and honest. Thank You.

[@aFUllMeTalMUTT]

Just found you recently and had to see your review on this one. Great job on breaking it down like all other videos and glad I did pick this one for my headset at home. I been loving it and the mic quality is the main thing I wanted. Now just gotta see how this mic compares to the new headsets coming out lol. Some can tell microphone is not better but seeing in comment for the astros 5th gen and X. So can't wait to see how those are since I use astros a50s at work. Which I was not as impress with so hoping the 5th gen and X do. Especially at those price ranges

[@Tamazudono]

Are there any alternative with similar "square" cushions ? It's the only headset that doesn't give me earache

[@emilyu7]

Is it only compatible with PS5? Or both PS5 and PS4 since I play on ps4.

[@Pinkfloyd1173]

Awesome vid as always man, never aplogize for giving us knowledge on headsets man, I always which your entire vids, very informative. One question, well a request, can you make a dac vid for the ps5 or xbox consoles, like the G6 or the shiit one, if you have them. What ever you have, lol. I am not a big fan of wireless headsets. Also dont know if you have seen the new Astro's A50's pic leak, looks the same but the the base station has 2 hdmi ports, no more optical. Anyways great vid as always man.

[@Idontwantausername1]

Just bought this, came from Astro a-10 and I’m taking it straight back to Best Buy to go get one of the Astro line, the headsets nice and it feels comfortable on my head but the sounds nowhere near the Astro, I hate this headset hahahaha

[@snakeeyes51]

I will take this mic over Nova 7 mic that sounds like its an $5 office mic.

[@MacJunkyFlips]

The issues with cod are probably related to the in-game settings of call of duty. Go to the mic settings in call of duty and make sure that your mic is maxed out.

[@GadgetryTech]

It was maxed out at 100, with open mic threshold set to zero. I appreciate the tips though, as you never know! I tried 3 other headsets that same night, and none of them had the same issue as the Blackshark which was really odd.

[@mariachiomar81]

Fantastic review. Would you be able to share some footsteps EQ for MW2022 like you've done in other video? It's been insanely helpful.

[@GadgetryTech]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJfMe2puYp2hq9E - I have a Warzone EQ in there for you. Also works for MW2022 of course.

[@mariachiomar81]

​@@GadgetryTech Thank you very much! Works a dream!!!

[@didudiydidudu]

Is the hinge part still broken or did they fix it?

[@devilsthumb]

no simultaneous bluetooth?! it’s like peanut butter w/o jelly, i mean you could, but why would you? good grief what are some of these companies thinking?! good stuff as always joe!

[@hazemzoom6628]

It's a great video , I want to know about bass loudness , if the razer nari ultimate is 100% rated ( about bass ) , then this one would be 120% maybe ? ; Or less than 100% ?

[@DVickers94]

I also commented on your Steal 700 Gen 2 Max video, but just in case you don't see it....I am looking to upgrade my headset to either the Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max, or the Razer Blackshark V2 PRO Wireless. I don't have an XBOX so I am not too worried about compatibility with that since I have a PC. I know they are in the same price range. In your opinion which headset is overall better in audio quality and practicality? I would be using this headset for PC gaming and and work conference calls since I work remotely. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@dominice801]

Great video! If you had to choose between the blackshark v2 pro 2023 and the epos h6pro (open) which one would you choose from a sound and mic standpoint? Have the bsv2 pro and not sure if I should return it and switch it for an epos.

[@DeadCard]

what did you go with in end the end and is it good ?

[@dominice801]

@@DeadCard First i went with the razer but i don’t like closed back even if it is a great headset. Would totally recommend. Then i bought the h6 pro and it was horrible. The sound is super bad, volume too low, mic good. I went back to my old sennheiser game one which sounds amazing compared to the epos h6 pro. Go with razer if you need to choose between them.

[@mamalikhakzad24]

holy jesus christ it was one of the best product reviews ever. complete and honest. thank you for your efforts. this video and channel deserves +1 million subs.

[@LoganRST]

One of the best reviews I've seen.

[@raphamarquez4999]

Awesome review, you really deserve more subs! Do you have any recommendations on Discord settings when using your Mic eq?

[@GadgetryTech]

Honestly I haven't done too much on the mic EQ lately, but it can also come down to how your voice sounds (deeper vs higher pitch). I typically reduce low bass, add 2-3 dB to the 100-125hz region, reduce 1khz and 2khz by 2dB, and go from there. That often takes away the nasal sound most gaming headset mics have.

[@Theemilioyap]

Hi, how did you fix your Black Shark V2 2023 firmware update? Mind going into details having experience and want to try how you fixed yours before I turn it in to Razer.

[@Bloodyhellfinger18]

I am thinking of buying this headset or the Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS XT trying to find out witch one has the best mic

[@SaSuKe01ful]

Hi! Same dilemma, what did you end up with?

[@Secular_Haze]

I used to own Blacksharks (wired) back in the day. Looking for a wireless option and it seems like Blackshark V2 Pro will be my choice

[@huggablepenguin1465]

Did you get it?

[@Secular_Haze]

@@huggablepenguin1465 I did not. I ended getting a pair of Steel series Arctis Nova 7. Had to play with the EQs a bit in Steel series app when I first took it out of the box, but super happy with them so far

[@torchwork8651]

So what headsets would you recommend that have a removable flexible mic with channel mixing? I have turtle beach elites but they broke.

[@johnhe9984]

What microphone are you using for this video?

[@mysticman9570]

This review is awesome. Appreciate it man

[@IronStar343]

Between this and the Nova 7, what is better for music? I manly listen to heavy metal.

[@Number_99]

Would you recommend this over the razer Barracuda (not x) ?

[@GadgetryTech]

Absolutely. I would pick the Barracuda if your primary use is via mobile phone or a tablet. For console and PC, I'd go Blackshark.

[@Number_99]

@@GadgetryTech sorry to bother you further but in terms of sound, is the blackshark flat out better for gaming? And for music? (I am indeed a pc gamer)

[@Nicksort_]

I appreciate any opinions, should I buy the 2020 for $120? I want them specifically for fps and online gaming, I don't care about the new connectivity and also I would like to know if they can also be equalized to my liking like the 2023? I appreciate any suggestions!! ( FOR PC )