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Tim S · 9th Feb 2008, 07:34

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...communicator/1

Sure, it says 'Gaming Communicator', but it really means 'headset'. Has Razer, one of the leading peripheral designers, lost the plot? Or is the Piranha really so good that it needs a new title to help stand out from the crowd?

Blademrk · 9th Feb 2008, 09:49

noticed in the last picture it has a USB connector, is that just to power the light up logo?

Goos!e · 9th Feb 2008, 14:47

Can't agree on the Comfort thingy....mine sits tight and well...perhaps im not that Bigheaded as ma wifey says after all *grin*
I love the piranha.. and would only probably swap it for the barracuda... and to the question for the usb connector:yes..only lights of logo on the side of the earparts and on the control for volume/mute mic

sl1xx · 9th Feb 2008, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blademrk

noticed in the last picture it has a USB connector, is that just to power the light up logo?

id like to know that meself,it looks the same build quality as my £5 headset fromt he fair bar the lights !

keir · 9th Feb 2008, 18:33

looks a bit gash tbh

Ghys · 9th Feb 2008, 19:30

heh , good conclusion joe

Every single headset i've tried over the years have been uncomfortable for me because my head is so freaking huge. I have to use regular headphones and even then they almost all hurt. The only pair that I tried and enjoy a lot is the Sennheiser HD555 but hem.... pricey ..

legoman666 · 9th Feb 2008, 19:44

UK Price (as reviewed): £53.39 (inc. VAT)
US Price (as reviewed): $69.99 (excl. Tax)

UK = owned? 69.99 USD =35.95 GBP

DarkReaper · 9th Feb 2008, 19:52

About par for the course, legoman

serial_ · 10th Feb 2008, 00:12

I'll stick with my Skullcandy Ti s and my boom mic, thanks much.

Skullcandy makes the Ti in a gaming package, where they've mounted a stiff boom mic to the side.

I personally prefer my platform boom that sits on my desk.

[USRF]Obiwan · 10th Feb 2008, 11:52

The problem with all 'on ear' headphones is, that after a hour of 3 into gaming your ears softbone tissue is going to hurt a lot. (at least that is my experience). So after a couple of extended hours of gametime, i had enough of the pain and switch my sennheiser PC151 for the AKG K240DF Studio headphones from my recording studio.

p1RATE · 10th Feb 2008, 15:51

i took one look at it and though... when did tesco start making headsets? probely has the same build quality as the diamond backs and the razer keyboard, so i wouldnt expect it to last much more than a year of heavy use ^_^

9th Feb 2008, 07:34	#1
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9th Feb 2008, 19:30	#6
Ghys DUHHHH Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 2,585	heh , good conclusion joe Every single headset i've tried over the years have been uncomfortable for me because my head is so freaking huge. I have to use regular headphones and even then they almost all hurt. The only pair that I tried and enjoy a lot is the Sennheiser HD555 but hem.... pricey .. __________________ Phenom X3 720 Black Edition @ 3.4Ghz - Asus M3N72-D SLI - 4GB PC6400 - MSI GTX260 216 - RAID0 37gb Raptors - 2x 500GB - Corsair TX850 - Samsung 2233RZ 120hz cheesecake - Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bits Kids ! The Samsung 2233RZ is the solution to all your problems in life ! That is, of course, if your biggest concern is not sucking at FPS games

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9th Feb 2008, 14:47	#3
Goos!e What's a Dremel? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Münster, Germany Posts: 15	Can't agree on the Comfort thingy....mine sits tight and well...perhaps im not that Bigheaded as ma wifey says after all grin I love the piranha.. and would only probably swap it for the barracuda... and to the question for the usb connector:yes..only lights of logo on the side of the earparts and on the control for volume/mute mic

9th Feb 2008, 19:44	#7
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10th Feb 2008, 00:12	#9
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10th Feb 2008, 11:52	#10
[USRF]Obiwan Ultramodder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,218	The problem with all 'on ear' headphones is, that after a hour of 3 into gaming your ears softbone tissue is going to hurt a lot. (at least that is my experience). So after a couple of extended hours of gametime, i had enough of the pain and switch my sennheiser PC151 for the AKG K240DF Studio headphones from my recording studio. __________________ Mascleta: "The most accurate simulation of thunder, humans can simulate..." The answer is 42, so... whats the question again? If you know what 'Peek' and 'Poke' represents, then you are probably as old as me.

10th Feb 2008, 15:51	#11
p1RATE WiC Community Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 15	i took one look at it and though... when did tesco start making headsets? probely has the same build quality as the diamond backs and the razer keyboard, so i wouldnt expect it to last much more than a year of heavy use ^_^