The more premium BlackShack V2 offers THX Spatial Audio for a surround sound experience. This prevented me from using the Razer Mixer to change the sound profile of the headset. However, Razer Synapse software didn't see the BlackShack V2 X as one of its headsets. This is a separate download, activated via a code that comes with the headset. I used a Turtle Beach Atlas Edge Audio Enhancer to connect the BlackShack V2 X via USB for surround sound testing. You'll need some sort of USB connection in order to use the Razer Synapse software or 7.1 surround sound app, which doesn't come in the box. Virtual 7.1 surround sound is limited to Windows 10 (64-bit). The BlackShack V2 X comes with a single 3.5mm plug, meaning you can use it with most modern devices outside of your gaming PC, including the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and mobile phones. I also found there was a bit of clarity lost in the spoken dialog while watching the Tenet trailer. Dropping into some K-pop, I could definitely feel the lower thumps of the bass, but there was a little muffling on the high end out of the box. The idea is treble, mid and bass should sound more distinct, leading to more audio clarity and a richer experience. Razer touts its new Triforce 50mm drivers, which are designed to act like three different audio drivers in a single unit. It's the kind of headset that you could almost forget you're wearing, if it wasn’t for the mic hanging in your peripheral vision. But otherwise, the BlackShack V2 X is exceedingly comfortable to wear. There's a little squeezing behind the ears because there's no swivel on the earcups. At 0.53 pounds, once it's on your head, you barely feel it. The stripped-down nature of the BlackShark V2 X leads to a very light headset, indeed. I prefer volume controls on the cord itself, but that's a feature that Razer added to the pricier BlackShark V2 instead. There's also a mute button and volume control on the headset itself. The left earpiece has the flexible Razer HyperClear Cardioid mic, which cannot be removed. The included mic splitter extension cable is made from the same material, and there's no USB sound card with this model. Speaking of wire, the 4.2-foot cable is wrapped in some soft plastic-like material, not the braided version that you'll find on the BlackShark V2. Likewise, the exposed wire feels like it could get caught on something and torn. There's no swivel to them either, and I feel like this headset is going to get bent if it's packed away for travel. The metal forks don't feel that sturdy I gave them a bit of flex to test them, and they could probably be bent, similar to a good coat hanger. The company landed on a metal fork design with an exposed wire. I'm not a huge fan of the way Razer decided to attach the drivers to the headband.
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