Reviewers Liked
- Great surround sound
- Very powerful bass for a headset
- Excellent comfort
- Excellent bass response
Reviewers Didn't Like
- High price
- Bulky
- Surround sound still doesn't image quite as well as a surround sound speaker system
Razer Tiamat 7.1 Gaming Headset
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tech2
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The Razer Tiamat is a gaming headset of epic proportions. It comes in a humongous and thoroughly magnificent box, it is humongous itself and the name's borrowed from a middle-eastern dragon that represents the very essence of chaos. One look at its...
By Overclock3D
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Getting the surround effect right in the small amount of real estate available in a pair of headphones is a difficult task. After all, surround relies heavily on the space between the speakers to be at its best. When the speakers are almost overlapped...
By Maximum PC
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With the Tiamat 7.1, Razer is redefining the top end of the gaming audio line. Where previous headsets have had trouble creating a surround gaming experience through just two drivers, the Tiamat fits what is essentially an entire surround sound...
By Gaming Nexus
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When I think of the name Tiamat, I think of the dragon from the Dungeons and Dragons TV show. The beastly and deadly dragon was a sight to behold and was awe inspiring when I was a child. While I don’t think Razer thought of the character when naming...
By pcGameware UK
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I must admit that I was really looking forward to testing out the Razer Tiamat 7.1 headset because as far as features go, the Tiamat has the lot. TRUE 7.1 Surround Sound with 5 drivers per ear-cup, Noise-filtering microphone and a control box that puts...
By TechRadar
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Sporting some of the best bass we've heard in a gaming headset, incredible audio quality, and 7.1-channel surround, Razer's Tiamat 7.1 is a great audio addition to your PC gaming setup. Before plunking down that $179.99, you'll need a soundcard that...
By TechRadar AU
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80
Sporting some of the best bass we've heard in a gaming headset, incredible audio quality, and 7.1-channel surround, Razer's Tiamat 7.1 is a great audio addition to your PC gaming setup.Before plunking down that $179.99, you'll need a soundcard that...
By GadgetReview
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90
The Razer Tiamat 7.1 Gaming Headset is far from entry-level. It's not even moderate to mainstream....
By HardwareHeaven
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100
The Razer Tiamat 7.1 feels like a solid unit. Each part fits together well and overall it has a real feel of quality, right down to the green stitching used on the high quality headband. The headset also looks great thanks to the transparent side...
By PC Mag
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The Razer Tiamat 7.1 is an excellent-sounding gaming headset with plenty of bass, and while it's pricey for a wired headset, it's one of the best we've seen yet....
By CNET Australia
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These 7.1 surround-sound headphones pack a whopping 10 drivers; five times more than every other set. The aim is to deliver the best directional audio on the market, but it comes at a severe cost of sound...
By uk.hardware.info
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The Razer Tiamat 7.1 headset is available for an average of £140 or 180 euros. The build quality and surround sound are very good, but if you also plan on listening to stereo then this headset isn't the best choice. The slight hum also doesn't help the...
By Craving Tech
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Razer Tiamat 7.1 gives a full blown experience to hardcore gamers who want to fully utilise their expensive 7.1 sound card to the max. The design of the headset is sleek, sturdy, and also comfortable for hours of gaming.The Control Unit allows you to...
By eTeknix
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Razer are a well established gaming peripherals brand that is incredibly popular across the globe. With product ranges including gaming mice, keyboards, speakers, headsets and even gaming laptops, Razer cover all the bases with high performing and top...
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