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Razer introduces a 5.1 surround sound bar called the Leviathan

by: John - posted: 10/28/2014 10:44:00 AM
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Razer is known to branch out and today, they are heading into more brand new territory. The Razer Leviathan Sound Bar offers up 5.1 surround sound for gaming and movies.

Four front drivers deliver the sound and the product uses the Dolby Virtual Speaker technology to offer up surround sound via these four drivers. 

If you're into streaming music from a mobile device, there's also Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX support built in. Just pair the device up and you're ready to deliver sound wirelessly to the Leviathan.

The sound bar comes with a subwoofer that's 5.25 inches and set to deliver some deep lows to enhance your audio.

The Leviathan will come in at $199.99 and be available sometime in November of this year.

RAZER INTRODUCES LEVIATHAN SOUND BAR FOR SURROUND SOUND GAMING, MOVIES AND WIRELESS MUSIC STREAMING


Razer Leviathan offers 5.1 channel Dolby® surround sound for gaming, movies and Bluetooth 4.0 aptX® for high-quality wireless music streaming, with dedicated subwoofer for deep bass

Oct. 28, 2014:

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today unveiled its Razer Leviathan elite gaming and music sound bar. The new device provides premium quality audio for a wide range of entertainment applications, from desktop listening to home theater sound that’s perfect for gaming, movies and music.

The Razer Leviathan’s 5.1 surround sound mode is ideal for gaming and movies. It also features a wireless music streaming mode via Bluetooth 4.0 for seamless music listening. The Razer Leviathan is able to deliver deep, powerful bass tones through a dedicated subwoofer, distinguishing it from other sound bars in its range that cannot produce lower frequencies as accurately.

Engineered for versatility, the Razer Leviathan can be repositioned easily for any situation – under any desktop monitor, in a living room console setup, or wherever high-fidelity sound is desired.

“The opportunity to produce a precision-engineered surround sound solution for high-performance gaming, movie watching and music listening, and make it versatile to use in any setting, was a very exciting proposition for us,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO.  “The Razer Leviathan delivers what music aficionados, movie buffs and gamers alike are looking for to improve their entertainment setup.”

Rich, full-range 5.1 virtual surround sound is produced by the award winning Dolby Virtual Speakers in the Razer Leviathan. The sound bar features four finely tuned drivers (two 2.5-in. full-range drivers and two 0.74-in. tweeters) that are optimized for surround sound gaming. Regardless of source type (stereo or multichannel audio via optical input), Dolby® Digital will convert audio from a sound card, console or set-top box into a virtual surround sound stage. The result is an immersive aural experience that is perfect for recreating epic in-game battle scenes or simply enjoying favorite movies scenes.


The Razer Leviathan seamlessly connects to other Bluetooth devices in wireless music streaming mode via Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX technology for audio quality virtually indistinguishable from a wired connection. With a connecting range of up to 10 meters, music can be enjoyed without the hassle of wires. The Razer Leviathan also remembers recently paired devices, allowing users to quickly connect with a single tap, and built-in NFC technology allows for ultra-fast pairing.

The Razer Leviathan delivers chest-thumping, deep impact lows by way of a powerful 5.25-in. downward firing subwoofer that is dedicated to accurate bass reproduction and is tuned to produce distortion-free lower tones. Crystal clear mids and impressive highs are delivered by the two precision-tuned, full-ranged drivers and tweeters, rounding-out the full spectrum of frequencies created by the sound bar.

 

FEATURES:

 

  • Powered by 4 expertly tuned drivers plus subwoofer
  • 5.1 virtual surround sound powered by Dolby Virtual Speakers, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic® II
  • Direct audio streaming from any mobile device via Bluetooth v 4.0 aptX
  • Dedicated subwoofer for impressive bass reproduction
  • Space-saving design for versatility
  • Multiple connection methods via analog, optical or Bluetooth v 4.0 aptX
  • Adjustable tilt angles (0⁰, 15⁰, 18⁰) for optimal sound
  • 3 preset equalizer modes tuned for gaming, music and movies

 

TECH SPECS:

 

Sound bar

  • Total power output: 30 W (15 W x 2 RMS)
  • Full range drivers: 2 x 2.5 in. / 63.5 mm
  • Tweeter drivers: 2 x 0.74 in. / 19 mm
  • Impedance: 8 Ω
  • Frequency response rate: 180 Hz – 20 KHz
  • Approximate weight: 4.4 lbs. / 2 Kg

 

Subwoofer

  • Type: Passive 
  • Total power output: 30 W RMS
  • Full range drivers: 5.25 in. / 133 mm
  • Impedance: 8 Ω
  • Frequency response rate: 20 Hz – 180 Hz
  • Approximate weight: 6.6 lbs. / 3 Kg

 

PRICE:  USA: $199/EUR: €199

 

AVAILABILITY:

 

Razerzone.com – Pre-Order

Worldwide – November 2014