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Razer Piranha

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User ratings:
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9 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
55 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
12
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12 editorial reviews
I’m new to the video review thing, so forgive me if the thing above is too long by half, which I’m pretty sure it is. I’ve included a traditional text review as well, in case you don’t want to look at my smirking video-face. Anyhoo, I’m reviewing Razer’s Piranha …Read more
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Pros

  • a headset that is perfect for gaming
  • The microphone worked perfectly and the noise filtering functioned as advertised
  • the Piranha is fantastic

Cons

  • sound overall isn t bad
  • logos will only illuminate when the headset is connected via USB
  • the only way to remove the headphones is to cut the package

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • , 114 dB
  • , 22000 Hz
  • Half opened
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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Razer Piranha - Pros & Cons

Razer Piranha

Pros

  • a headset that is perfect for gaming
  • The microphone worked perfectly and the noise filtering functioned as advertised
  • the Piranha is fantastic
  • the bass was rich and the gaming audio was immersive
  • Sounds pretty good
  • True-to-life audio for superior clarity and bass
  • Razer Piranha actually came properly
  • decently packed
  • fantastic
  • reliable audio with decent battery life

Cons

  • sound overall isn t bad
  • logos will only illuminate when the headset is connected via USB
  • the only way to remove the headphones is to cut the package
  • it was a little disappointing
  • the insert has a velvet-like texture
  • logo lights up when the headphones are plugged into a USB port
  • is a braided cable coming off the left ear piece
  • the Piranha does not function as a USB headset
  • rigid plastic tended to squeeze on my head
  • cups are bit small and do not completely cover my entire ear
  • their design aesthetic was a bit too minimalist

Razer Piranha - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
510 g
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Razer Piranha - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight17.99 oz
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Microphone
Microphone sensitivity38.0 dB
Microphone frequency80 - 15000
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Features
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designHalf opened
Attachment typeHeadband
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 114
Frequency range< 22000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
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Connectivity
Cable length3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
USByes
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno

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Razer Piranha Razer - Editorial Reviews (12)

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Razer Piranha Review: Razer Piranha headset
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Published: 17.08.2008
Review: Razer Piranha headset

I’m new to the video review thing, so forgive me if the thing above is too long by half, which I’m pretty sure it is. I’ve included a traditional text review as well, in case you don’t want to look at my smirking video-face. Anyhoo, I’m reviewing Razer’s Piranha …

Razer Piranha Razer Piranha Gaming Communicator | Technogog
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Razer Piranha Gaming Communicator | Technogog
Razer Piranha RAZER Piranha Gaming Communicator | Introduction | Audio
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Published: 26.08.2008
RAZER Piranha Gaming Communicator | Introduction | Audio

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Razer Piranha Razer Piranha Gaming Headset Review - Hardware Secrets
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Hardware Secrets
Published: 30.07.2008
Razer Piranha Gaming Headset Review - Hardware Secrets

Our test of the entry-level gaming headset Piranha from Razer.

Razer Piranha Razer Piranha Gaming Communicator
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Published: 21.02.2008
Razer Piranha Gaming Communicator
3.5

Razer has bolstered its impressive range of peripherals with a gamer-oriented headset, but will it close in for the kill or swim with the fishes?

Razer Piranha Razer Piranha Gaming Headset
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Razer Piranha Gaming Headset

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Razer Piranha RAZER Piranha Gaming Communicator Headset Review - Futurelooks
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Published: 14.02.2008
RAZER Piranha Gaming Communicator Headset Review - Futurelooks

Many online games these days offer players the ability to talk to one another. As a result, not only do want the best in sound quality so that you can pinpoint the location of your next target, but you also need the ability to bark out orders to your team mates (or taunt them) clearly. […]

Razer Piranha Razer Piranha gaming headset - LanOC Reviews
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Published: 04.06.2008
Razer Piranha gaming headset - LanOC Reviews

Review Sample Provided by: Razer Review By: Garfi3ld Pictures by: Garfi3ld (koolaid took the picture of garfi3ld wearing them) Specifications Headphones Freq...

Razer Piranha Razer Piranha Gaming Communicator - Page 1 of 4 - Big Bruin
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Razer Piranha Razer Piranha Gaming Headset Review - Phoronix
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Razer Piranha Techware Labs - Reviews - Razer Piranha Gaming Headset
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Razer Piranha Razer Piranha Gaming Communicator
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Bit-Tech.net
Published: 09.02.2008
Razer Piranha Gaming Communicator

Sure, it says 'Gaming Communicator', but it really means 'headset'. Has Razer, one of the leading peripheral designers, lost the plot? Or is the Piranha really so good that it needs a new title to help stand out from the crowd?

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