The next generation of Razer’s high quality headsets are coming in July with a high price tag to match. The Razer Thresher Ultimate Headset is a wireless Dolby 7.1 surround sound device built for universal gaming with two models for major consoles: PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Both of which will be compatible for PC as well for a pretty price tag of $249 USD (via Polygon.)
Today’s press release announces that the Thresher Ultimate Headset is built as the “most reliable and best-sounding wireless console headsets ever made”, according to Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan. Along with the standard noise isolation and high quality sound, it features cooling-gel infused ear cushions and can remain connected with a 40 foot range. Here are the specifications:
- 50 mm Driver – For powerful lifelike audio
- 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound – For best-in-class positional audio
- 2.4 Ghz Wireless Lag-free wireless
- On-Headset Controls – Quickly adjust mic & master volume
- Noise-isolating Leatherette Ear Cushions – Stay completely focused on your game
- Comfortable with eyewear – With foam indentations for temple relief
- Retractable Boom Mic – Stows completely in ear cup
- Comes with headset stand & audio hub base station
- Dimensions of headset: 196 mm(W) * 214 mm(H) * 104.8 mm(D)
- Approximate Weight of headset: 408 g / 0.89 lbs.
Headphones
- Radio Frequency: 2.4 GHz
- Dolby® Headphone technology
- Wireless Range: 40 ft. / 12 m
- Frequency Response: 12 – 28,000 Hz
- Impedance: 32O at 1 kHz
- Sensitivity (@1 kHz, 1 V/Pa): 105 dB +/- 2 dB
- Drivers: 50 mm, with neodymium magnets
- Estimated Battery Life: 16 hours
- Charging Time: 4 Hours
Microphone
- Frequency Response: 100 – 10,000 Hz
- Sensitivity (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): -42 ± 2dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >55 dB
- Boom Mic Design: Uni-directional
The new headsets will be available this July, however you can sign up to be informed when pre-orders become available for both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions via the official Razer site.