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Razer made some changes - Barracuda X Gaming Headset

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    @microtasker3 years ago " it' s a pretty decent length. We' ll see exactly where it gets to on my mouth. How much spit i' m going to get on it. " david g. Linus tech tips. 1010
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    @Yama_12913 years ago " if you can' t see rgb, does it even exist? "
    that' s the true wishdom i come here for.
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    @smittywermen84183 years ago I dont want to be a walking advertisement for a company
    sticks razer sticker on forehead.
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    @MK-bi1hj3 years ago " oo i almost dropped them. " david
    linus has taught you well.
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    @VaibhavGuptaisawesome3 years ago Razer finally hired a person with more than 100 iq. 533
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    @mohannadalghabra71753 years ago I like this guy, he seems honest and dosen' t make tons of bad jokes. 862
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    @diabolik53623 years ago This unboxing and first impressions are practical and fits the kind of unboxing i' m looking for. Awesome. 756
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    @leo-ub6nb3 years ago -
    />Close your eyes and imagine you're over hearing a conversation from another room with no context.
    .. 38
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    @pijen3 years ago The best thing about this headset is its mics ability to block wind noise. I have my stand fan right next to me and it can block like 80-90% of wind noise. Good job razer. 8
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    @CarthagoMike3 years ago That microphone really is extremely crappy. Bit of a downer, given the headset in general seems to be pretty neat. 189
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    @viniciusalucas3 years ago The Switch comes with a option turned on by default on its settings that limits the audio capabilities when headphones are plugged in, as a measure to evitate hearing loss or damage to your ears. It can be found in System Settings -> System -> "Lower Max Headphone Volume" .. ...Expand 1
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    @georgf92793 years ago David: " if i don' t get to see the rgb. "
    razer: makes the next headset with such bright rgb that it illuminates your entire desk.
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    @Quade-3 years ago These look exactly like my steel series arctis 1. Even the dongle and mic connector. 49
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    @SirSpuddington2 years ago A bit late to this review, but as it turns out you don' t actually need to have razer synapse installed on your pc to use this headset on windows. I . ...Expand 3
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    @SGTWynterblast3 years ago I love the lmg crew! Seriously, linus could retire easily and this empire would continue. He has such an amazing crew with unique personalities. Great content. 21
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    @334nickg3 years ago I' d like to see a $100-150 comparison like they did for earbuds a while back. 18
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    @Dan-Simms3 years ago I really like it when you guys do a low end comparison with certain devices. You should review a bunch more then pit them against eachother and a higher end brand. 5
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    @Matt433 years ago That shirt looks like my wife' s pajamas. Brave man you are david! 9
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    @BradGilroy3 years ago Honestly i don' t think there' s any issue with comparing these headphones with the sony pair you' re used to. I think this is the kind of unboxing . ...Expand 2
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    @pumpuppthevolume3 years ago I can' t believe he doesn' t have the sticker on his forehead in the thumbnail. 10
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    @derekmiller26473 years ago I usually dont comment on videos but ive seen this a few times and always check the comment to see if someone calls it out. You called vessis mater id="hidden10"ial dynamax, i think its supposed to be dyma-tex. Dynamax is a pokmon mechanic. Doesnt really matter but i had to comment since i didnt see anyone else bring it up. ...Expand 24
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    @alicesmith26363 years ago I have an arctis 1 wireless and the mic as well as the usb-c adapter looks exactly the same. 24
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    @nazmulhasanshajib97213 years ago " cheap headphones comes with cheap
    me who uses a 10 dollar headphone: vanishes in thin air.
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    @SegmentW3 years ago That intro was the best edit. Hilarious.
    great review david.
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    @R4K45H1_GAMING3 years ago The energy in this unboxing is a vibe. 1
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    @cal74472 years ago For similari' m leaning towards the steelseries arctis 1 simply for the eq adjustability to reduce some of the obnoxious basd. 1
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    @mikkel31353 years ago Is this basically just a razer steelseries arctis 1? 62
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    @blindmamba73 years ago Should do a best in this price point headphones (an updated one, the last one was a little bit ago i believe) 2
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    @ericwelp473 years ago Got them yesterday, working great for me! 1
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    @awzup573 years ago I think the g733 from logitech would make a good comparison point for these. The logis are like $30 more, but i think would likely be cross shopped for those without brand loyalty. 3
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    @davidashurov52553 years ago For $100(hell its on sale pretty frequently) you can get a corsair void elite wireless and its been a very well received headset, sure i would recommend . ...Expand 1
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    @azetyler3 years ago Not to be confused with the seagate deathadder. 6
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    @elvere313 years ago I' ve always asked myself why does it take so long for some hardware manufacturers to make a simple straightfoward product at a good price. This headset looks like a pretty nice alternative in that price range. 3
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    @Quettesh3 years ago Razer products should be reviewed after 2 years if they still work. 80
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    @OGFlipperbaby4 months ago I own these and they are great. Only problem i' ve had is them stretching out a little bit over time. Great sound. 7. 1/atmos/thx etc.
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    @MrC90003 years ago I want to know more about the wire. Is it mic and audio or is it just audio when wired? Can you use it with the power off and how is the quality with no . ...Expand
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    @eldgard3 years ago You got to love the way they refer to 100usd headphones as budget jajaja i game with my $30 sony mdrzx110. 12
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    @smokemyjohnson67553 years ago Rig 700hx are my go to wireless gaming headphones. Comfortable, great sound, long battery life and has a quality mic.
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    @smokemenace11 months ago The sound thta comes fro these headphones is amazing better then a lot off other brands at the same price by fare the best out of headsets.
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    @BlacklistBill3 years ago Fyi, genki makes a usb-c bluetooth dongle forelse, but like all (ok most) bluetooth headphones latency is a problem (unless you can find headphones with aptx low latency or aptx adaptive. Jk, they don' t exist) this looks like a really good product since the wireless connectivity is proprietary. ...Expand
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    @SafeTea3 years ago I' ve got a pair of corsair voids that i love around the same price range and would love to see them compared. 10
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    @melonhusk43972 years ago I plan on buying a new gaming headset
    should i get this or the logitech g pro x
    not sure which one is better.
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    @itssalok3 years ago linus when he sees david' s hand span
    linus: finally a worthy opponent.
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    @marsh29043 years ago I purchased this headset not too long ago. But when i had everything set up and the little adapter connected to my xbox. I couldn' t hear anything and . ...Expand
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    @izakamaki_3 years ago This might be a bit late but an unboxing of the logitech g733 would be nice. It' s a great competitor to this headset as well. In fact, i' m planning . ...Expand 1
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    @Dellphox3 years ago The first thing i did with my corsair void headset was disable rgb to increase battery life.
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    @TheCarCollector693 years ago David is learning from the boss himself 1
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    @GREQ3 years ago A channel this big should do be able to do consistent sound-demos of the headsets.
    even if you just get a cheap binaural microphone jig, eq it it makes no sense not to show the main purpose. ...Expand
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    @stefani57503 years ago Hi, what if i buy a type c adapter and plug the flash into it and plug it into the iphone charging port, will it work?
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    @MemesnShet3 years ago I like this guy
    a conciseto the point and really practical.
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    @MaxWeir2 years ago Yes more of this please, im still deciding on a gaming or standard wireless headset but dont know enough yet to compare and make a decision.
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    @luan1763 years ago I was asking yesterday when david was going to be back hosting lol nice surprise. 5
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    @Kaido2tac3 years ago I just love how he weaved the sticker throughout the whole vid.
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    @GSensei3 years ago Me: it will break in 6 months
    also me: have a working v1 kraken for almost 9 years.
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    @dollymix52 years ago A huge advantage is for people who like razer mouse. One dongle to connect em' all. 1
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    @murfad3 years ago I ordered the logitech g435. Was little bit concerned about mic quality and was thinking about cancelling the order to buy the barracuda x. After listening . ...Expand 1
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    @hsjawandalast year Does this headset only work through the dongle? It can' t connect to bluetooth laptop?
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    @aaronlink1273 years ago It very much reminds me of the steelseries arctis 1, the dongle shape, the button, etc, and i assume a very similar sound. Although from the video its . ...Expand 1
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    @nicolaschaparro20953 years ago Hello that such, a question the razer barracuda x are compatible with xbox series wirelessly.
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    @thetalesofdaneandco3 years ago I like david' s hosting skills. Well done, dude.
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    @alfascarlate3 years ago Excelent video. Unfortunately, we can' t hear stuff without buying it. I was considering buying it for games but the microphone on my kraken 7. 1v2 sounds somehow far better than this one. Bit of a downer. 1
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    @PatalJunior3 years ago I have razer headphones, and where the foam ends and starts the plastic up top, the plastic snapped in half, always used them in desktop pc, never even from now on, im getting headphoes with metal band instead of a plastic one, specially razer. ...Expand 1
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    @ComputerGeeks-R-Us3 years ago That dongle would block a usb-a port on my 2020 razer blade pro 17. What are you thinking, razer?
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    @ethanw15023 years ago Me looking for some decent noise cancelation for listening to music:
    david: " it' s good for edmx
    me: " it' s all coming together "
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    @CheeseDoodle3 years ago Do these work over bluetooth with the dongle somehow or is this a 2. 4ghzdongle to communicate with the headset? 2. 4ghz wifi is definitely better, hope this isn' t bluetooth which has high latency.
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    @Juugie3 years ago If i connect the transmitter to my monitor and pc, and want switch to my playstation, would i have to take the transmitter out and connect it to my ps4?
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    @xSiJuki2 years ago Would you consider the sennheiser 450bt be a competitor for this? Thanks.
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    @kau4967last year This headphone have dual pairing and fast charging?
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    @phucnguyen01103 years ago This is pretty damn good for 100 bucks.
    i just got myself a cheap deathadder v2 mini and i am so impressed with it.
    probably time to suit me some more razer items.
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    @trimorth599611 months ago This was one of the most down to earth reviews ive ever seen. 1
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    @ItsGralex3 years ago It has an audio input, so you can use it wired? 1
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    @yfaitube3 years ago David needs to be in front of camera more. My new obsession - lmf muscle edition. 2
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    @rokopavic644last year Please can someone tell me, should i buy a steel series arctis 1 wireless or razer baracuda x 2022.
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    @BisikletceSeylerlast year Got this barracuda x thing a week ago and switched from asus cerberus v2 cabled headset which has 53mm drivers. But razer just crushed that in seconds i will also make my own review soon in my channel. ...Expand 2
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    @Bang13243 years ago I' d really love to see you guys look into the opus x, good option for people with a dedicated mic already. 1
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    @sxndovaal3 years ago I plugged in my 3. 5 mm cable into my headset and controller but i didnt realize i had my usb plugged in to. So i unplugged my 3. 5 mm cable and all the . ...Expand
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    @Taterisstig3 years ago Damn these are like the more budget version of the black sharks which are my favorite pair of headphones ever, plus switch support! These might be the play.
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    @swindlehappy93093 years ago Bluetooth audio now works with switch!
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    @asterpin98883 years ago Love david hosting. His energy is great! 1
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    @LyraelRayne3 years ago Im glad im not the only one who sticks any sticker im given on my forehead lol.
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    @OperaWraith3 years ago Sorry logitech pro lightspeed. In poland same price, blue mic + unbelievable good sound and eq.
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    @1ronsid33 years ago Honestly get the arctis 7 wireless, you can get them for 150 (i got mine still boxed for just over 100) and the mic is much better and honestly having a . ...Expand
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    @nehsgnoy53043 years ago I am planning on buying headset for ps5, would it comparable with arctis 7p? Because that one is out of my budget.
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    @JScott-lg4jb3 years ago Please do more products like this because i need a set of wireless headphones with a dongle about this price for gaming on my pc and i want to make sure . ...Expand 1
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    @tilgare3 years ago What' s the expected battery life? Can you not tune the sound profile in synapse?
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    @fluffycatstream61963 years ago I have bought this headset, for my big head, it is so small. And do u guys know why the earpads are so hot and uncomfortable even with usage within 5 mins? The sound quality is very good tho.
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    @archenemy243 years ago My midnight blue razer opus headphones have been great. I was really surprised with them considering i got them on sale for 69. 99 at sam' s club.
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    @knowsage2429last year Is the mute button easly pressed in? Im disabled and game from my bed so im worried the mute button would be a problem when pressed against the pillow. If . ...Expand
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    @samevans5153 years ago I think you forgot to mention the " agressive plannedfeature that razer adds with all their products.
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    @kiefferwebb1423 years ago Havent seen this guy before, but i need more of him. Absolutely lovely. 6
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    @thepebble3last year Is there an built in mic, if i dont want to use the detachable mic.
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    @Ghost19_3 years ago That is the preferred padding (breathable ones) for summer. I' ve owned several hi-fi cans and even the most premiumpads are freaking sticky, it still rips off, and easily smells bad (not to mention it collects all the sweat) unlike even the most decent but cheap fabric padding, they fair better esp for hot situations. ...Expand
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    @koonYwong3 years ago Have corsair hs70, worth replacing with this? Been looking for wireless headphone that has better noise cancelation (not mic)
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    @pacificsword16323 years ago You can see that david knows what he is talking about. Good to see him on.
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    @francisconaylor86953 years ago There' s another usc headset called the rog strix go 2. 4 that are about twice the price but it' s the only other type c headset i can think of. A review of that would be awesome! 2
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    @thegrimm543213 years ago > clicks on video to see the 3. 5mm connection
    > throws the cable away instantly.