Thursday, August 21, 2008

The Megalodon: 7.1 for your ears


If you though 5.1 channel surround in headphones was going too overboard, look what folks at Razer have done!

Presenting, the Razer Megalodon, a 7.1 channel surround USB headset with microphone. For those who are unaware, Megalodon is the name of a prehistoric giant shark, which would have made the current Great white sharks turn in their graves.

This beauty (or beast, depending on which side of the divide you stand), comes with Megalodon’s maelstrom audio processor and has something called HRTF (head-related transfer function) which supposedly enriches the surround sound experience. The kit includes a remote control, which has buttons to switch from standard 2.0 stereo mode to 7.1 mode. And yes, its plug and play.

At $149.99, this is strictly for those who cannot afford a full-blown 7.1 set up but would still like to have a share of the fun. Expect this in Q4 this year.

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