As far as Razer products go ManO’War is considered an elite product among them in the gaming world. It not only has its uses while gaming but it is also used by a lot of sound experts in the music industry due to its clarity in the sound. The ManO’War 7.1 sound great. This tank of a headset sounds surprisingly roomy and gentle, allowing nuanced details to be well represented in the mix — whether that be gameplay sound effects, or the individual instruments of a song. Compared to the Prismatic Afterglow, which provides a tight mix and punchy high end, the ManO’War 7.1’s sound reads more relaxed. There’s quite a bit of space in the upper register that isn’t present in the bass, but overall things sound balanced and weighty without being overpowering. Bill Roberson/Digital Trends At this price point, no. This wired version is compatible with just about everything — PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, mobile devices, or plugging directly into a monitor or speaker’s audio out — making it as versatile as it is high quality. While its size proved to be a limiting factor, your mileage may vary. Certainly, as a mobile headset, the ManO’War 7.1 may be a bit much, but if it’s top-quality sound and mic performance you’re after, we’ve yet to experience a superior alternative.

title=More%20Expert%20Tech%20Roundups&type=articles%2Cvideos&tags=tech-roundup&count=6&columnCount=6&theme=article Razer is transforming the way people play games, engage with other gamers and identify with the gamer lifestyle. Having won the coveted “Best of CES” award consecutively for six years, the company’s leadership in product innovation continues to create new categories for the gaming community that is estimated to have over 1 billion gamers worldwide.One of the headlining features of the ManO'War is its virtual 7.1 surround sound, provided by the included USB dongle. Normally the headset connects to your PC or device through a standard 3.5mm TRRS connector, but this connector can be inserted into the USB dongle for surround support. After the dongle is attached to your PC, the ManO'War appears as an eight-channel sound device to games and applications. You can use the ManO'War with a Mac, PC, or PlayStation 4, but not a Microsoft Xbox. In all three cases, you just need to plug the receiver into a free USB port and the headset will show up as a connected audio device. After connecting the receiver to a computer, you can then install Razer Synapse to access a variety of customization options, including the aforementioned lighting settings. You need to use the wireless receiver; there's no analog, wired connection option for the headset, like you get with the G933 or the Astro A50 . At times, it felt a bit ridiculous to wear something this large on my head, however I imagine some gamers will appreciate the massive, circular design used here. In fact two other TechSpot writers particularly liked the circular padded design of the Razer, go figure. The Razer ManO'War originally hit the market in 2016 as a premium wireless headset for gamers, complete with LED lighting and virtual 7.1 surround sound. This year, Razer has released a new version of the ManO'War that ditches wireless connectivity bringing the same technology down to a lower price point.

https://resource.razerzone.com/index.php/en/source/audio/mano-war-family/mano-war-7-1/images-111/product-images-112 Set the Sound Normalization to +10 (reduces the treble just the right amount so you won't get that ear-scratching feeling) This EQ has even more bass, but you'll have to sacrifice some treble for it. This is as smooth as it can get before becoming all distorted. You may be able to tinker a bit more with this one on different Razer headsets The connection strength is by far my favorite feature on the headset, as no matter where I moved to in the room, the connection was perfect. I was even able to move to the room above my test PC and have a connection (albeit unstable), which is something the Corsair Void Wireless couldn’t achieve. Razer’s great variety of gaming hardware products is one that a lot of people love, and this variety is arguably the reason why the brand is as popular as it is today. One of the many great products which they have in store for users to enjoy is the Razer ManO’War.

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The 7.1 audio also makes a big difference here, and really opens up the soundstage. The Battlefield 1 beta felt punchy, with plenty of bass present in explosions and gunfire – the balance of the headset makes gaming a joy. Note that because of the software requirement, the 7.1 audio is for PC only. I’m impressed with the Man O’ War’s sound, too. It’s not the best headset I’ve heard—not even in its division, as I think the similarly priced (and also wireless) Logitech G933 justedges it out. But you could do a lot worse.