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Razer Chimaera 5.1

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User ratings:
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22 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
Chances are if you’re a gamer, you own a Razer product or have at least thought about buying one. Mainly known for their mice, Razer products have an attractive look, and often outperform the competition. In this review we’ll be checking out a headset. More specifically, the stereo version of the Razer Chimaera. It has the good looks that every Razer product shares, and a fancy spec sheet. But how does it perform, and can it stand toe to toe with the similar Logitech Wireless Headset F540? Dive into the complete review to find out.Read more
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Pros

  • Setting up the headsets were fairly straightforward
  • solid bass reproduction as well as excellent highs and mid-range
  • crisp

Cons

  • poor non-combatants that are paying a high price as collateral damage
  • too old and slow to do well at the FPS twitchers or
  • take long for them to become uncomfortable

Key specs

  • 5.1
  • 32 Ω
  • , 105 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Surround
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Razer Chimaera 5.1 - Pros & Cons

Razer Chimaera 5.1

Pros

  • Setting up the headsets were fairly straightforward
  • solid bass reproduction as well as excellent highs and mid-range
  • crisp
  • clear voice reproduction and minimal background noise
  • crisp
  • clear sound reproduction and a clean split between music and voice
  • overall look of the headset and the charging base station is really nice and elegant
  • The sound is amazing and of high quality

Cons

  • poor non-combatants that are paying a high price as collateral damage
  • too old and slow to do well at the FPS twitchers or
  • take long for them to become uncomfortable
  • Without an extensive side-by-side comparison
  • You still have to use a cable to connect the microphone to the Xbox controller
  • is wireless there are no in-line controls
  • There s not even an info about this on Razer s site
  • how does it connect to the PC for the Mic to work
  • the microphone does not seem to function
  • Gaming consoles are not in everyone s home
  • the sounds of the action came to live as bullets and explosions rattled around my ears

Razer Chimaera 5.1 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
50 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
369 g
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Razer Chimaera 5.1 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputSurround
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Width7.87 in
Depth3.46 in
Height8.03 in
Weight13.02 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-42.0 dB
Microphone frequency130 - 10000
Microphone direction typeUnidirectional
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Features
ButtonsVolume
FM radioyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryGaming
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Sound
Channels5.1
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 105
Frequency range20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.9 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.97 in
Audio format
  • Dolby Headphone
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
Simulated surround soundyes
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Wireless connection
Radio
Wireless range10
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Detachable cableyes
Other connectors
  • Digital optical input
  • RCA stereo input
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery life8.0 h
Talk time8.0 h

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