I’ve seen “Discord certified” applied to many mediocre microphones, but this time, it’s well deserved. If you want RGB on top of that, the Razer Kraken V3 has just that plus the surround sound option in Synapse. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. Meanwhile, the FPS Competition holds back the score and brings the more gaming-important elements to the front, like your enemies’ footsteps. While the wired version delivers a more balanced sound — one of the many things I love about it, this wireless model’s low end is overwhelming, and its high end is duller.

And with USB-C quick charge support, you can get six hours of listening time from just a 15-minute charge. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. The mic can handle some echo and reverberation caused by room reflections too—it’s not completely eliminated, but it won’t sound ridiculous if you’re in a fairly empty room. Although people might still hear you typing on your keyboard, for example, it’s not going to be too loud to be distracting. When I was jumping around as Reinhardt and heard the heavy footfalls of another Reinhardt just behind me, I thought I’d been flanked.HS65 SURROUND is made from premium materials for long-lasting comfort, reinforced with metal construction and details for a quality look and feel while weighing in at only 282g.

When it comes down to it, comfort is passable but neither was the most comfortable headset that I’ve ever tried. Specializing in audio, video, lighting, and computers, he has developed a deep interest in all live sound and event technology. In Kena, the background music’s low drums are massive on it, while in Control, the background low-end sound is also very present. I gave the HS65 Surround’s Dolby surround sound audio a go in Overwatch, and instead of improving my awareness, it threw me off.That also means that she has a lot more avenues to explore in terms of understanding how tech can improve the different aspects of our lives. After jumping around some more, it was clear I was hearing my own character seemingly from behind me. Kaza (UK) Limited acts as a credit intermediary and offers credit products provided by Klarna Bank AB (publ). Many competing headsets offer options which you don’t really need, like detachable mics or the Kraken V3 Hypersense's haptic functionality. Surround Sound on PC and Mac: Enables a multi-channel audio experience on PC, putting you right in the middle of your game, plus support for Sony Tempest 3D audio on PS5.

These are all great alternative wireless headsets, but at least the HS65’s microphone quality is on-par with SteelSeries’ clearcast mics.

The microphone is rigid, yet flexible, allowing you to position it in a way that best suits your vocal preferences. The memory foam ear pads are covered in leatherette on the sides, and a soft elastic fabric on the parts that touch your face.