Razer Piranha Stereo Gaming Headphones

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 2 x 7 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000XU74TC
• Item model number: RZ04-00080100
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank

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  #13 in	Video Games > PC Games > Hardware > Microphones, Earphones & Headsets
  #25 in	Electronics > Computers & Accessories > Game Hardware > Microphones, Earphones & Headsets

• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 25, 2007

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Razer Piranha is engineered from the ground up to blend performance, long hours of comfort and functionality, to deliver realistic in-game audio that will satisfy the needs of the most demanding gamer--You.

From the legendary Razer Boomslang to the Razer DeathAdder and now the Razer Piranha... you are now Razer.

Now go forth and conquer.

True-to-life audio quality with superior clarity and bass. An audio experience with crystal clear highs and visceral bass that will satisfy the needs of the most demanding gamer.

Adjustable, noise-filtering microphone. Communicate clearly with your teammates through the noise-canceling microphone, even in crowded gaming environments.

Comfortable, ergonomic and adjustable head phones suitable for prolonged use. The fully adjustable on-ear headphones and microphone ensure perfect fit and comfort for hours of use

Technical Specifications

• True-to-life audio quality with superior clarity and bass
• Adjustable, noise-filtering microphone for clearer in-game communication comfortable, ergonomic and adjustable earphones suitable for prolonged use.
• In-line remote control with convenient volume and microphone muting adjustments
• Single-sided cable for hassle-free usage
• Durable braided fiber cable protection
• Internet telephony compatible
• Compatible with most major operating systems
• Usable with CD, DVD and digital audio players (via 3.5mm minijack)

Product Description

The Razer Piranha delivers realistic in-game stereo audio with superior clarity and deep bass tones for discerning gamers requiring superior audio fidelity. Featuring plug-and-play functionality, the Razer Piranha also sports an adjustable noise-canceling microphone enabling gamers to communicate with teammates in the noisiest of gaming situations. The ergonomically designed and cushioned earphones also offer hours of comfort and functionality for extended gaming sessions.With its in-line remote control, the volume on the Razer Piranha can be easily adjusted at a moment's notice. A microphone mute button is also conveniently located on the remote, so gamers have the option to select which commands are sent out to those listening in. The Razer Piranha's sleek design is further accented by the glowing Razer logos located on either side of the headset, ensuring that gamers are seen as well as heard at their next LAN party.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A little heavy but great overall, July 23, 2008

By	Gamer Girl (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This is one of many headsets I have tried for gaming. I love it. It is a bit heavy weight wise. So when wearing for a long time it starts to get noticeable. But its so comfortable in how it fits my head, and the padding on my ears. Those we problems with past headsets. Too small, too big, too tight on the ears too loose on the ears, lop sided weight etc. This one none of those things.

For feature that I love, its mute button. Not only does it have one, which is nice. But its a switch that is not easy to just click on accident. The sound is good. It has adjustable volume on it that is easy to use, but also not use by accident.(Had problems with past headsets in this area too.)

Its not USB. Which if you want it for teamspeak or ventrilo(most gamers do I am sure) , it can be finicky to set up. Once I got it working though, its become my favorite so far!

2.0 out of 5 stars Good sound, bad comfort, June 7, 2009

By	Brent Zeimen "Gamer with audiphilic tendencies" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Overview: the headset sounds nice, and is good for casual play, but not good at all for professional or avid gamers. I am buying a new set of headphones after a year because I'm tired of having to take a break every ten minutes because my ears hurt from the pressure. The sound will please most people, but not those used to higher-end headphones or in-ear 'phones for music. this headset, in my eyes, has a value of about $30 so if you find it for cheap you might like it but I don't think I would buy it even then, the thing is very uncomfortable and even painful after about twenty minutes.

Sound: the sound quality is good, but not fantastic, this is definitely not a headset for avid music listeners, as the sound isn't really true to what you'd want for music, this is a headset completely made with gaming in mind. explosions, gunfire, and steel on steel sounds way better than music does with this headset. The sound goes from a moderate, comfortable volume to a really loud volume, though not quite painfully loud. this headset does not need an amp to work fine. This headset also picks up very little noise compared to other headphones, the signal isn't impeded by any noise, even on most onboard sound cards.

Microphone: the mic is good, but not fantastic, again it's made with gaming in mind, the mic itself is very quiet even though the sound coming from the pads is quite loud, it's on an adjustable, semi-bendable boom coming from the left side, and has no filtering foam on it. if a software microphone amplifier is used on a recording of the mic it can and probably will sound sibilant (where everything with a "t" or "s" sound is prominent). The mic is not for the very quiet, several times I've had to raise my voice to a louder level just to be heard through the mic by other players. Having the USB cord plugged in at the same time as the mic cord seems to help a little, but not much.

Build Quality: the headset is sturdy and will last awhile (mine has lasted for over a year with no problems whatsoever, and I am not gentle with it) the ends of the cord are separated about four feet from the minijack and usb plugs, those cords are all sturdy and won't give out. I braided the separate cords except for the last five inches or so both to protect the cords and to keep the ends from tangling, it works very well. after the seperation the cord is covered by some form of nylon shoe-string-esque covering, it's tough and will not tear, this goes all the way up to the left ear-cup where it is attatched to the headset. about two feet from the headset there is a volume dial/mic switch. the low end of the volume dial is the on side for the mic switch. be careful when using the headset because both the volume dial and the mic switch like to flip easily.

Comfort: this headset is comfortable for about 15 minutes, then the pressure starts to hurt one's ears, the headset in a relaxed position has about two inches or so between ear pads (at the smallest size setting) the headset is made to pull apart, sure, but the pressure crushes the ear against one's head, meaning if you have glasses, like myself the back of your ears will hurt unless you adjust your glasses. after about thirty minutes of use, the headset's ear pads will have crushed your ears quite well, and any movement of the headset will be painful. when the headset is taken off I do not recommend putting in-ear headphones on, your outer and mid-ear will thank you for not.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound and amazing mic, January 26, 2009

By	D. Seskey "Technology Nerd" (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this to play games on my computer as well as to test computer programs I write for voice commands.

When listening to music it sounds great and cannot hear much around me. The mic picks up well, great for gaming and I can wear it hours on end.