To adjust how it sounds on your PC, you’ll need to run your own separate EQ software. If you’re considering the analog Kraken Pro V2, keep in mind that the default audio is more of an issue.

Also, it’s a $100 headset, so I’m a bit more forgiving than I am with, say, the $300 Astro A50. The difference here though is the degree by which the Kraken changes.

2) Yes, I’d prefer if the Kraken 7.1 V2 was a better headset out of the box, as every headset can obviously benefit from EQ tweaks. I got better bass, a more distinct treble range, and the same solid mids as the default setting.Ī few things here: 1) Yes, it’s still weird that Synapse’s EQ settings are named after music presets instead of games. When I changed to the “Rock” setting and rolled off the bass a bit-the same settings I used with the Man O’ War a few months back-the sound opened up considerably. Swapping between the various EQ presets included in Razer’s Synapse software can make a huge difference. Everything blends together into one narrow band of sound.īut like the Man O’ War, the Kraken’s strength lies in its EQ headroom. Simple music like most of Julien Baker’s piano-and-voice songs or some of The Band’s ouvre sounds fine, but more complex mixes seem a bit lifeless. It leans a bit heavy on the mids and treble range, without much of the bass punch you’d expect from the jump to 50mm drivers. Like the Man O’ War, the Kraken on its default setting isn’t fantastic. The Kraken now hews much closer to the Man O’ War, a headset I found rather enjoyable. Still, it’s an important change for the Kraken, which has been plagued by middling audio for years. Ostensibly, the switch to 50mm drivers over the past few years has been to facilitate bass quality and provide a “larger” sound, though it’s worth pointing out that a good 40mm driver will outperform a weak implementation of a 50mm driver. The Kraken’s one of the last gaming headsets to move to the larger size.

The biggest change to the Kraken V2 can be found under the hood: 2016 marks the first use of 50mm drivers inside.

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