Razer Tiamat 7.1 Gaming Headset

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

5
Average:

0
Bad:

2

Pros:

Great surround sound.
Very powerful bass for a headset.
Excellent comfort.

Cons:

High price.
Bulky.

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Last revision on March 28, 2014

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

Expert reviews and ratings

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 Tech2 on May 04, 2013

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 Overclock3D on January 04, 2013

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 Maximum PC on October 03, 2012

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 Gaming Nexus on July 27, 2012

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 pcGameware UK on June 26, 2012

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 on June 16, 2012

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 on June 16, 2012

The Razer Tiamat 7.1 Gaming Headset is far from entry-level. It's not even moderate to mainstream....

By GadgetReview on May 31, 2012

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 HardwareHeaven on May 22, 2012

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 PC Mag on April 18, 2012

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