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Testseek.com have collected 53 expert reviews of the Razer Megalodon and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Razer Megalodon.
Award: Highest Rated September 2009
September 2009
 
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53 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Incredibly lightweight
  • Comfortable
  • Positional audio works great in newer Windows
  • Individual controls over all 8 channels
  • Driver-free installation for eSports tournaments and cross-platform compatibility
  • Hard shell case included for traveling
  • The Razer Megalodon does not require any driver installation
  • Comfort
  • USB Sound card
  • Feature rich
  • Driver less
  • Market leading sound quality for a USB headset
  • Brilliant microphone
  • Well built
  • Virtual 7.1 surround sound
  • Great sounding 7.1 surround sound headset
  • Boom mic
  • In-line control box
  • Fully customizable surround sound and mic levels
  • Includes high-quality carrying case.

The editors didn't like

  • Expensive
  • Poor 50% compatibility for Windows XP
  • Mic has background hiss even at lowest sensitivity
  • Audio in 7.1 mode sounds a bit hollow
  • Unable to upmix stereo content to 7.1 or decode Dolby Pro Logic II audio
  • Blocks system controls in Mac and XP...
  • This headset is USB only
  • And therefore it does not have any connector adapters available.
  • Virtual 7.1 surround sound
  • Shows fingerprints and dirt fast
  • Wont work with Mac
  • USB only.

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  Published: 2012-02-20, Author: PC , review by: techradar.com/au/

  • Decent sound quality in 2.0 mode, Good jog dial, Noise cancelling mic
  • 7.1 surround sound makes sound worse, A bit tacky feeling

 
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  Published: 2010-03-26, review by: cravingtech.com

  • Razer Megalodon is a worthy arsenal for your gaming experience, especially if you are a hardcore gamer who wants to win. With the Megalodon 7.1 superb experience, you’ll be able to hear every single shot and other sounds made by your enemies. If that’s...

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  Published: 2009-09-18, Author: James , review by: tweaktown.com

  • The Razer Megalodon headphones are an impressive piece of technology in many ways. They are very well built utilizing a good mix of different materials and they are also very versatile due to the fact that USB has being chosen for connecting the u...

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  Published: 2009-09-04, review by: cnet.com.au

  • Great sounding 7.1 surround sound headset , Boom mic , Comfortable , In-line control box , Fully customisable surround sound and mic levels , Includes high-quality carrying case
  • Won't work with Mac , USB only
  • While it may not be ideal for the casual PC gamer, the Megalodon is an incredible sounding and comfortable PC gaming headset that lets you fully customise your sound....

 
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  Published: 2009-11-30, Author: Paul , review by: pcworld.co.nz

  • Abstract:  NameThe Megalodon is a virtual 7.1 surround sound gaming headset from American peripherals manufacturer Razer. Retailing in NZ at $480, this headset comes with a big price tag and big promises to match.The main feature of the Megalodon is the Maelstrom au...

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  Published: 2012-02-22, Author: PC , review by: techradar.com

  • Decent sound quality in 2.0 mode, Good jog dial, Noise cancelling mic
  • 7.1 surround sound makes sound worse, A bit tacky feeling

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  Published: 2012-02-10, review by: tomshardware.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Surround sound headsets are often more practical than a home theater system attached to your PC. We compare eight premium models from Arctic, Psyko, Cooler Master, Logitech, Creative, Thermaltake, Corsair, and Razer to figure out who sells the top opti...

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  Published: 2010-05-20, review by: digitalversus.com

  • Pluses, Comfortable and light, Well finished, Sober design, Audio sources wellpositioned
  • Minuses, Unusable 7.1 mode, Oversized remote, Not really for music or films

 
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  Published: 2009-11-26, review by: tomshardware.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Considering the Megalodons retail for $150, their price is in line with its competition from Logitech, Sennheiser, and Plantronics. The Megalodons are a bit flashy, with LED Razer logos on each ear cup, but that's what we come to expect from gaming headsets these days. Overall, the price for the..

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  Published: 2009-09-17, review by: CNET.co.uk

  • Great 7.1-channel surround sound; good boom mic; comfortable; in-line control box; fully customisable surround sound and mic levels; includes high-quality carrying case
  • Won't work with Macs; USB connection only
  • While it may not be ideal for the casual PC gamer, due to its extensive customisation capabilities, the Razer Megalodon PC gaming headset sounds incredible and is very comfortable ...

 
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