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Razer Kraken Forged Edition

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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • but very solid functionality here
  • incorporate aluminum for a more modern look and durable feel
  • enjoyed clear and rich sound

Cons

  • sounds of whizzing bullets and big
  • weighty explosions
  • gravelly voice was deep and arresting

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • , 100 dB
  • 12, 28000 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Razer Kraken Forged Edition - Pros & Cons

Razer Kraken Forged Edition

Pros

  • but very solid functionality here
  • incorporate aluminum for a more modern look and durable feel
  • enjoyed clear and rich sound
  • durable and stylish
  • for easy transport and rest comfortably inside the carrying case
  • foldable design makes it more compact and easier to carry
  • Edition produces very crisp and clean high notes
  • Kraken Forged Edition is top-notch
  • metal piece here is extremely sturdy with a thickness of 0
  • a nice
  • comfortable seal around your ear

Cons

  • sounds of whizzing bullets and big
  • weighty explosions
  • gravelly voice was deep and arresting
  • Low notes were rather loud
  • not too bass-heavy
  • Battlefield 4) sound a bit too loud
  • the ear cups a little too small for my ears
  • bass-heavy audio gets amplified a bit too much
  • the headphones feel extremely heavy on your head and does tire
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  • no integrated microphone or any way of connecting that in-line microphone to

Razer Kraken Forged Edition - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
322 g
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Razer Kraken Forged Edition - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight11.36 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-38.0 dB
Microphone frequency100 - 10000
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Carrying caseyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
  • Black,Green
  • Black,Silver
  • Green
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialAluminium
CategoryGaming
Foldableyes
Noise isolatingyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 100
Frequency range12 - 28000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Maximum input power50.0 mW
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length1.3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Wireless range1.3
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • 2.5mm
  • USB
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity50.0 mW

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Razer Kraken Forged Edition Razer - Editorial Reviews (16)

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Razer Kraken Forged Edition Razer Kraken review: a great design that sadly lacks real audio clarity
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Published: 27.03.2019
Razer Kraken review: a great design that sadly lacks real audio clarity

The Razer Kraken proves headset frequency isn't everything

Razer Kraken Forged Edition Razer Kraken Forged Edition Review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 23.01.2014
Razer Kraken Forged Edition Review
3.0

Razer's Kraken Forged Edition headphones give gamers booming audio in a premium design. Read our full review and recommendation here.

Razer Kraken Forged Edition Review: Razer Kraken Forged Edition (Updated) - MAXIT
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Published: 01.04.2014
Review: Razer Kraken Forged Edition (Updated) - MAXIT

Razer's Kraken Forged Edition is one headset you will be dying to show off.

Razer Kraken Forged Edition Razer Kraken Review - A different kind of monster « TOP NEW Review
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TOP NEW Review
Published: 08.02.2017
Razer Kraken Review - A different kind of monster « TOP NEW Review
4.0

The ear cups on this headset - Razer kraken review are on the large side, with the 50mm audio drivers but you can bet this is what helps them sound so great —

Razer Kraken Forged Edition A Sound Gift for Fathers' Day - Razer Kraken Headset Review - GeekDad
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Published: 06.06.2014
A Sound Gift for Fathers' Day - Razer Kraken Headset Review - GeekDad

The real importance is how they sound, right? Well, they are great at that too. I have no idea how Razer can simulate pure 7.1 surround with two ear speakers, but they do.

Razer Kraken Forged Edition Razer Kraken 7.1 Review
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 09.01.2014
Razer Kraken 7.1 Review

Facebook Twitter Email More Razer Kraken 7.1 Gaming Headset Review – A Kraken is an “enormous mythical sea monster said to appear off the coast of Norway and Greenland”, a giant octopus. That doesn’t mean Razer Kraken 7.1 is designed like a giant octopus or comes in enormous size, thankfully. What we have, is a … Razer Kraken 7.1 Review – Unleash the Kraken! Read More »

Razer Kraken Forged Edition Razer Kraken 7.1 USB Gaming Headset - Gaming Nexus
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Razer Kraken 7.1 USB Gaming Headset - Gaming Nexus

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Razer Kraken Forged Edition iTWire - Razer Kraken, 7.1 surround sound, USB gaming headset
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itwire.com
Published: 26.08.2013
iTWire - Razer Kraken, 7.1 surround sound, USB gaming headset

Take two ears, a burning desire to win, an ability to go extended periods without sleep, and add the latest Razer Kraken USB headset for an unfair advantage. A little lesson – if your headset has a standard audio jack you are at a disadvantage. USB powered headsets generally have a digital signal pr...

Razer Kraken Forged Edition [M] Razer Kraken Competitive Gaming Headset Review
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[M] Razer Kraken Competitive Gaming Headset Review

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Razer Kraken Forged Edition Razer Kraken headset review: Release the sounds
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Critical Hit
Published: 21.07.2014
Razer Kraken headset review: Release the sounds

Razer's budget version of a pro-gaming headset is exactly that - pro quality at a less-than-excessive price. So does it deliver?

Razer Kraken Forged Edition Razer Kraken Gaming Headset Review: Reimagining a Gaming Great
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 25.11.2019
Razer Kraken Gaming Headset Review: Reimagining a Gaming Great
3.5

The new Razer Kraken is great value, and delivers better audio than you’d expect, but there are some trade-offs.

Razer Kraken Forged Edition Review: Razer Kraken Forged Edition headphones
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Published: 09.12.2013
Review: Razer Kraken Forged Edition headphones

Fancypants Niiiiice. That’s what you’d expect to say trying out a premium set of audiophile-quality headphones, especially when they’re priced...

Razer Kraken Forged Edition Razer Kraken Tournament Edition Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 16.04.2019
Razer Kraken Tournament Edition Review
3.5

The Razer Kraken Tournament Edition are decent gaming headphones. They have a great microphone for online gaming and have a great gaming software app, which the ...

Razer Kraken Forged Edition Review: Razer Kraken Forged Edition Headphones - Custom PC Review
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Custom PC Review
Published: 28.11.2013
Review: Razer Kraken Forged Edition Headphones - Custom PC Review

For those living in the United States, it's Thanksgiving. It's the day where most of us gather together to celebrate what we're thankful for over the past

Razer Kraken Forged Edition Razer Kraken X Review
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Published: 19.11.2020
Razer Kraken X Review
3.5

The Razer Kraken X are simple gaming headphones. They have a lightweight design that’s fairly comfortable and a bit less bulky than other Razer headsets we’ve te...

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