Razer unleashes two new Tiamat headsets in the 7.1 V2 and the 2.2 V2

The Razer Tiamat headsets have been some great gaming headsets. Having owned the original 7.1 version, it provided good quality sound and good clear voice communication. 

Razer is now updating that line with two new headsets. The Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 has five drivers in each ear cup to help create awesome 7.1 directional surround sound. It's got a rotating mic that can be moved out of the way when not in use. Included is an Audio Control Unit that lets you control the sound as well as let you plug in speakers so if you want to switch between the headset or your speakers, it can easily be done through the unit.

Of course, the ear cups and Audio Control Unit has the Chroma feature so you can get a nice colorful display of lights that can be adjusted via Razer's software.

The Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 is out now for a price of $199.99.

For those who aren't looking a less expensive but still very capable headset, Razer also has the Tiamat 2.2 V2 coming at you. This $129.99 headset should excel in 2.1 sound and has a single audio connector for connection to the PC and mobile devices such as your phone or Nintendo Switch.

Each cup holds a 50mm driver and there's a rotating boom mic for voice communications. It's got inline controls so you can control your audio easily as well. 

Both headsets are now available worldwide.

RAZER ANNOUNCES THE TIAMAT 7.1 V2 – THE FLAGSHIP TRUE SURROUND SOUND HEADSET FOR PERFECT POSITIONAL GAMING AUDIO
The Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 features 10 discrete drivers for pinpoint positional audio;
The Razer Tiamat 2.2 V2 features 2 additional subwoofer drivers for maximum bass impact

For Release on July 25, 2017

IRVINE, Calif. – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced two new headsets: Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 and Razer Tiamat 2.2 V2.

Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2
The Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 is an analog, true 7.1 surround sound PC gaming headset featuring 10 discrete drivers, five per ear cup, creating an immersive soundstage, essential for pinpoint positional audio and deep gaming immersion. Each ear cup contains a 40 mm subwoofer, 30 mm front (L/R) and center drivers and 20 mm rear and side surround drivers, working together to create highly accurate directional audio.

Included with the Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 is a completely new Audio Control Unit, which allows gamers to set the volume of each audio channel as well as toggle between true 7.1 surround sound and 2.0 stereo audio. The Audio Control Unit also has a pass-through feature, allowing gamers with external desktop speaker setups to switch between their Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 and their speakers at the press of a button.

For in-game communication, the Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 is equipped with a unidirectional digital boom microphone which rotates alongside the ear cup when not in use and delivers crisp, natural voice in the heat of battle.

“Today’s games use positional audio extensively, so being able to hear which direction footsteps or shots are coming from is crucial to winning,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “With five drivers per ear-cup, the Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 gives gamers pinpoint audio accuracy whether they’re playing intense FPS matches or just want to lose themselves in massive soundscapes to bring their games to life.”

The Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 joins the ever-growing family of Powered by Razer Chroma™ devices, with 16.8 million color options and effects available on the ear cups and Audio Control Unit. Owners of other Razer Chroma enabled devices can sync their Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 with their existing setup or customize each product individually through Razer Synapse.

Razer Tiamat 2.2 V2

The Razer Tiamat 2.2 V2, exclusively featuring two additional 50 mm subwoofer drivers per ear cup, gives gamers maximum bass impact with crisp, clear audio.

Equipped with an adjustable digital boom microphone for natural sound reproduction, and utilizing an in-line remote with extension/splitter cable for compatibility with multiple devices, the Razer Tiamat 2.2 V2 is a versatile cross-platform gaming headset for gamers on PC, Mac, console and mobile.

The Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 and Razer Tiamat 2.2. V2 are available via Razerstore.com and major retailers worldwide. For more information, visit razerzone.com.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY:

Tiamat 7.1 V2: US$199.99/ €239.99
Tiamat 2.2 V2: US$129.99/ €139.99

Razerzone.com – 25 July 2017
Worldwide –25 July 2017

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RAZER TIAMAT 7.1 V2

Headphones:
· 10 discrete Neodymium magnet drivers. Each ear cup contains:

Subwoofer:
· 40 mm Titanium coated diaphragm with Neodymium magnets
· Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
· Impedance: 16 Ω
· Sensitivity @ 1 kHz: 118 dB ± 3dB

Front (L/R):
· 30 mm with Neodymium magnet
· Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
· Impedance: 32 Ω
· Sensitivity @ 1 kHz: 115 dB ± 3 dB

Center:
· 30 mm with Neodymium magnet
· Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
· Impedance: 32 Ω
· Sensitivity @ 1 kHz: 115 dB ± 3 dB

Rear Surround:
· 20 mm with Neodymium magnet
· Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
· Impedance: 32 Ω
· Sensitivity @ 1 kHz: 118 dB ± 3 dB

Side Surround:
· 20 mm with Neodymium magnet
· Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
· Impedance: 32 Ω
· Sensitivity @ 1 kHz: 118 dB ± 3 dB

Microphone:
· Frequency response: 100 – 10 kHz
· Sensitivity @1 kHz: -38 dB ± 3 dB
· Signal-to-noise ratio: 58 dB
· Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional ECM microphone

Audio Control Unit:
· Master volume, front speakers, center speakers, subwoofers, side speakers, rear speakers, microphone volume, microphone mute, audio mute, 7.1 surround sound / 2.0 stereo mode toggle and speaker / headset toggle
· Cable: 3 m / 9.8 ft., braided fiber cable
· USB connector for power
· PC connector: 3.5 mm microphone jack, 4 x 3.5 mm audio jacks
· External speaker connector: 4 x 3.5 mm audio ports

System requirements:
· PC with built-in 3.5 mm audio jacks & 1 USB port (for power)
· Dedicated surround sound card or motherboard with analog surround sound ports (3.5 mm audio jacks x 5 or more) for true 7.1 surround sound.

RAZER TIAMAT 2.2 V2

Headphones:
· Drivers: 4 x 50 mm Titanium coated diaphragm with Neodymium magnets
· Frequency response: 20 – 20 kHz
· Impedance: front 32 Ω, back 16 Ω
· Maximum input power: 50 mW
· Cable length: 1.3 m / 4.27 ft. plus 2 m / 6.6 ft. audio / mic splitter adapter cable

Microphone:
· Frequency response: 100 – 10 kHz
· Sensitivity @ 1 kHz: -38 dB ± 3 dB
· Signal-to-noise ratio: >58 dB
· Microphone type: ECM
· Pick-up Pattern: Unidirectional

In-line volume control:
· Analog volume wheel
· Microphone mute switch

Audio usage:
· Devices with 3.5 mm audio jack
· Audio + microphone usage:
· Devices with 3.5 mm audio + mic combined jack