While the parts and sound quality are excellent, the Barracuda HP-1 has a few minor bad points.

Razer has declared itself, in so many words, the ninja masters of the hardcore competitive gaming market. Every time I speak to someone from Razer I am utterly convinced that they are committed to this standard. In the realm of the PC mouse they have forged katana-like peripherals, such as the Razer Copperhead, that have become items of prestige in the professional gaming world. In setting this standard we have come to expect this level of quality from Razer products. Now that the Razer Barracuda HP-1 has been released, we can see if Razer can hold it’s own outside the world of the mouse.



Like any piece of hardware The Barracuda HP-1 now must prove itself worthy against another warrior in the ancient challenge of “Is it Better Than What I Already Have?”

The Barracuda HP-1 vs. the Logitech Internet Chat Headset

The Logitech Internet Chat Headset is the standard gamer headset. In fact, mine came with a special edition of Unreal Tournament 2004 so it’s not exactly an expensive set.

FIGHT!



The first blow is obviously from the Barracuda HP-1 in the realm of audio quality. The sound from the Barracuda HP-1 is top notch. I normally use 5.1 surround sound on my PC, which I would call pretty solid. The Barracuda HP-1 gives me the exact same blanket of surround sound I normally wrap myself in, but without bothering the neighbors. 8 Discrete Drivers: 6 for Mid-High Frequency, 2 for Bass, and eight amplifiers contained within its volume control unit makes for fiercely adjustable variables for a headset. The headset itself is very comfortable, and doesn’t chafe the ears like a lot of headsets tend to do after extended use, and for gamers “extended” can mean up to eight hours or more. Also… well, it has lights on it, and we’re all suckers for cool little glowie lights.