Razer Blackshark V2 X - After 6 Months, THIS happened...
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Dmitry reviews the Black Shark V2 X headset after six months of daily use, addressing build quality concerns and user feedback. Despite issues with the size extensions and the splitter cable, he finds the headset's audio performance satisfactory for its $59 price point. He highlights the importance of consistent build quality and the need for a better splitter design to avoid user frustration. The video concludes that the V2 X remains a worthwhile option in its budget category, with the caveat of potential build inconsistencies.
Takeaways
- 🎮 The Black Shark V2 X headset has been the reviewer's go-to wired gaming headset for six months, providing long-term insights into its quality and performance.
- 💰 The V2 X is noted for its value at $59, potentially making it the most popular headset in its price range despite some issues.
- 🔨 Build quality concerns are highlighted, particularly with the size extension variance, which affects the headset's fit and stability.
- 🔌 The 4-pole headset jack's insecure connection in the splitter cable can lead to audio disconnections and unbalanced sound, causing user frustration.
- 🎙 The microphone quality is impacted by the splitter cable's connection stability, and the microphone arm has lost its rigidity over time, affecting positioning.
- 👂 The ear cups' fit may have loosened over time, leading to a non-symmetrical feel and changes in sound sealing and comfort.
- 📏 The reviewer appreciates the headset's solid build in other aspects, such as the green cable's durability and minimal cable noise.
- 📉 The fake leather material has held up well, but the internal padding's harshness on the skin is a noted discomfort, especially for one-sided use.
- 🔊 The volume dial's placement on the left side is inconvenient for the reviewer, and it has become slightly loose over the 50% volume range.
- 👍 Audio performance is considered satisfactory for the price, with no harshness at max volume and adequate detail for gaming purposes.
- 💬 The microphone quality is praised for the price point, suitable for video calls, but lacks built-in sidetone unless software-enabled.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of the video script?
-The main purpose of the video script is to provide a long-term review of the Black Shark V2 X headset, addressing its performance and build quality issues after six months of daily use.
Why is the Black Shark V2 X headset considered a go-to wired headset for gaming?
-The Black Shark V2 X headset is considered a go-to wired headset for gaming because it has been used daily for the past six months by the reviewer and has shown satisfactory performance for its price point of $59.
What are the concerns raised by users in the comments of Razer reviews?
-Users have raised concerns about the long-term quality of the products, as they feel that the short period of one to two weeks before launch is not enough to assess how the product will fare over time.
What issues have been identified with the build quality of the Black Shark V2 X headset?
-The build quality issues identified include variance in size extension, loose 4-pole headset jack in the splitter cable, and the microphone arm losing its memory over time.
How does the headset's 4-pole jack issue affect the user experience?
-The 4-pole jack issue can cause the headset to become easily disconnected or deliver an unbalanced signal, leading users to believe the headset is faulty due to unbalanced left and right audio representation.
What is the reviewer's opinion on the microphone quality of the Black Shark V2 X headset?
-The reviewer considers the microphone quality to be fantastic for the $59 price point, suitable for video calls and providing clear sound for both the user and others on the call.
How does the reviewer feel about the ear cup fit of the Black Shark V2 X headset?
-The reviewer has noticed that the ear cups rotate too easily inside the housing, which can affect sound sealing and comfort, but this issue can be resolved by ensuring the ear cups are properly aligned.
What is the reviewer's stance on the comfort of the Black Shark V2 X headset?
-The reviewer finds the clamping force and weight of the headset to be fantastic, but notes that the internal material is harsh, especially for those who wear the headset on one side at a time.
What are the main disappointments mentioned in the long-term review of the Black Shark V2 X headset?
-The main disappointments are the splitter cable that can cause confusion and microphone issues, and the inconsistency in the size extensions of the headset, which affects build quality and user experience.
Is the Black Shark V2 X headset still considered worth the price after six months of use?
-Yes, despite the identified issues, the reviewer still considers the headset worth the $59 price point for its performance and value in the budget territory.
Outlines
🎮 Long-Term Review of Black Shark V2 X Headset
Dmitry discusses the Black Shark V2 X headset, which he has been using as his primary gaming headset for six months. He addresses concerns about long-term quality, noting that the headset has held up well, but acknowledges issues with build quality variance, specifically the size extension mechanism which can be too loose or vary significantly between units. He also mentions problems with the 4-pole headset jack's connection to the splitter cable, which can lead to unbalanced audio or microphone issues. Despite these concerns, he finds the headset's audio performance satisfactory for its price point and praises its comfort and durability, with the exception of the internal material which can be harsh against the skin.
🔊 Durability and Audio Quality of the Black Shark V2 X
In the second paragraph, Dmitry continues his long-term review by discussing the headset's durability, noting that the microphone arm has lost some of its original stiffness and the ear cups' fit has become slightly looser over time. He also comments on the headset's comfort, with the clamping force and weight being well-balanced, although the padding's material is less comfortable compared to other headphones he owns. Regarding the audio performance, he maintains that the headset offers good value for its price, with a slightly boomy bass but no harshness at high volumes. He notes that the volume dial's placement is inconvenient for him, but acknowledges that the headset's audio output is sufficient for gaming and video calls. Dmitry concludes that despite minor issues, the headset remains a good value at its price point, especially considering its performance and the potential variability in build quality.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Long-term coverage
💡Build quality
💡Tolerance
💡4-pole headset jack
💡Splitter cable
💡Microphone quality
💡Ear cup
💡Fake leather
💡Volume dial
💡Audio performance
💡Budget entry
Highlights
Introduction to long-term product coverage to address quality concerns beyond initial reviews.
Six-month daily use of the Black Shark V2 X headset as the go-to wired gaming headset.
Excitement about the V2X model due to its affordability at $59 and potential market popularity.
Issues with build quality, specifically the variance in size extension of the headset.
Problems with the 4-pole headset jack not being securely connected to the splitter cable.
Impact of the loose connection on microphone quality and left-right balance.
Durability of the exposed green cable and low cable noise.
Deterioration of the microphone arm's memory and its impact on positioning.
Ear cup fit issues and the need for attention to alignment for comfort and sound seal.
Resilience of the fake leather material on the ear cups and headband.
Discomfort from the internal material due to its harshness on the skin.
Audio performance satisfaction despite some boominess in the bass for the price point.
Volume output concerns on consoles and the need for software-sidetone for self-hearing.
Microphone quality deemed fantastic for the price, suitable for video calls.
Long-term value assessment of the V2X headset at the $59 price point despite minor issues.
Call to action for viewers to share their long-term usage experiences with Razer or other gaming products.
Transcripts
well good people hello i'm dmitry
something we want to do more of on this
channel is to do long-term coverage not
just for smartphones and like
miscellaneous items spread throughout
but for a wider range of products i see
so many comments on our razer reviews
talking about long-term quality concerns
which is totally legitimate right like
we have these products for one to two
weeks before launch and i mean to be
honest that's not enough time to see how
the product has fared over time and so
that's exactly what we're doing today
with the
black shark v2 x headset this has been
my go-to wired headset for gaming on a
daily basis for the past six months and
i still feel like my original comment
from the review applies here i'm
actually a lot more excited about the
v2x because at only 59. this is going to
be i think the most popular 59 headset
on the market but as expected it hasn't
been without issues right so many other
users have added to the whole feedback
loop and today i want to answer one
simple question whether or not this
thing is still worth it for the 59 price
point after six months of daily use you
have a 1200 watt power supply in there
yep and the triple slot rtx 3090 sure it
will fit if you find one and a 240
millimeter radiator this my friends is
the new sugar 14 and 15 from silverstone
the microwave
the itx case you need for a no
compromise build under 20 liters check
it out below all right so right away if
you haven't seen the original review
check it out over here but let's get
into the issues shall we my main issue
with the build quality is the variance
in size extension so on my budget v2x
it's been perfectly fine since day one
so nice resistance uh it stays in
position and it's not going anywhere but
on the more expensive v2 and even the
wireless v2 pro some of which have
arrived really loose where the weight of
the ear cup would slide down on the on
the size extensions without even me
touching it this shows that there's a
significant tolerance difference between
each headset and i've gone through six
pairs all of which had some variation of
like nice density versus really loose
and so it's a risk factor for people who
are buying the v2 variation of the
headset because i have no idea what type
of copy you will get the next big issue
i've encountered is with the 4-pole
headset jack that isn't properly secured
into that splitter cable meaning it can
easily be disconnected with a slight
pool or get unbalanced signal in case
the plug pulls out slightly i have read
so many reviews and also experience
these issues myself where you get
unbalanced a left and right
representation so even if this 4-pole
jack gets slightly dislodged like
slightly pulled out because maybe you
kicked this or this has gotten stuck and
you pull down the headset just slightly
because this connection is so loose
you'll obviously think that there's
something faulty with the headset
because left and right are not even this
also extends into the microphone quality
where even if the 4 pull jack is
connected properly into the splitter
cable the rotation of that connection
will impact the microphone quality and
the left and right balance too so this
splitter cable is a big ooh from razer
because many people will just think that
the headset is faulty and it will result
in many negative reviews and are amazed
and i totally agree with the customer
here this splitter extension is terrible
as for all other cables on the headset
i've had no issues whatsoever so the
exposed green cable on the top i thought
might give me problems over time but it
always bends in the right way i'm also
happy at how little cable noise you hear
when the cable is brushing against your
shirt or something it's quiet and muted
next up is the microphone arm so
unfortunately it has lost a lot of its
memory so it no longer stays in the
proper position as it used to before
unfortunately this will get worse over
time and might eventually just get loose
to stay in proper position this makes me
appreciate removable microphones since
you might replace it later on but also
if you remove it you're not using that
bending uh thing on a daily basis and
they also appreciate the solid boom arms
from like sennheiser headsets that are
staying there and they're gonna stay
there for life next up i either did not
notice this at the time of the review or
maybe the ear cup
fit has gotten slightly loose because
they rotate way too easily inside the
housing the ear cushions for example can
simply change position when you're
putting the headset on or off and this
might create this non-symmetrical feel
between left and right i noticed it
because the seams were not aligned and
since the ear cups are oval so they're
not round this change and rotation will
affect how they seal in the sound and
how they feel on your head in terms of
comfort so it's an easy solution because
you can simply see where the seam is and
rotate it accordingly so right now for
example just make sure they're both
facing down but still something that i
have to keep in mind i am surprised at
how well this fake leather has held up
throughout both the ear cups and the
headband knowing that my other
headphones have started to flake with
this material so both the headband and
ear cups are in perfect condition since
day one but i will say this internal
material the one that makes contact with
your skin is a bit harsh especially if
you like to wear one side at a time like
me and constantly go from you know full
headset to trying to hear what's
happening in your external environment
and that motion
it's very harsh and i don't appreciate
that part of the comfort over time
simply because my other headphones that
have much better padding are just a lot
more comfortable that's really the only
downside with comfort because everything
else about it the clamping force and the
weight are fantastic and the last bit
that has changed since the original
review is the volume dial first of all i
never got used to it being on the left
side since that's my keyboard hand and
removing that to change the volume i am
vulnerable in game since i'm not
strafing side to side like with all
other gaming headsets where the volume
connection or like the little dial is on
the right side but the main thing here
is that the volume wheel for the first
50 has gotten slightly loose which is
weird because i never use that volume
range anyway while the the other 50
as nice and resistant and smooth as they
want as for my outlook on audio
performance since day one it's kind of
funny to read some amazon reviews that
express their disappointment in audio
quality but it's a 59 headset let's uh
lower our expectations okay the base
here is slightly boomy but i appreciate
that there's no harshness on the high
end especially if you max out the volume
i still stand by what i said it is
satisfactory for the 59 price point you
know it's not going to compete in terms
of detail and resolution to something
more premium like a proper fidelio x3
headphone for example but for games i've
been using it for six months my ears are
not bleeding i can pinpoint where
everything is happening and you can
drive this easily with both a
motherboard and a headphone amplifier
without issues also a couple of people
who have reviewed this headset have
mentioned that the volume output on
consoles is a bit low to their liking i
don't own consoles so i can't really
comment on that but something you should
take note of if you are planning to use
this with like a like a controller or
something or plug them directly into a
console plus the microphone quality on
this pair i would say is fantastic for
the 59 price point this is the headset
i've been using for all my video calls
because i sound great i can hear
everyone just fine two things to keep in
mind is that there is no built-in side
tone unless you enable it to like
software through your different
amplifier so if you don't like that
muted look or sound when you speak you
can't hear yourself that's something to
keep in mind and number two is that this
boom arm has lost a lot of that uh
stiffness or firmness so it's a lot more
flexible not in a good way versus day
one and so the takeaway for this long
term recap for the v2x is that
i mean it's held up pretty well perhaps
a six-month window is a bit of a too
short of a time frame to
see proper degradation when it comes to
audio products but
i've been using this literally on a
daily basis for the past six months so i
thought this would be a good time to
you know give you a recap the two main
disappointments however are the splitter
cable that will cause confusion
frustrations and definitely are amazed
where people are not
realizing that maybe the splitter cable
is causing the unbalancing and the
microphone issues and number two those
size extensions man they really have to
fix it so there's consistency across
each v2 pair because in all six pairs
they were slightly different slightly
loose slightly tighter and i just kind
of got lucky with the cheapest pair
having like the best
uh
density to the extensions and they stay
in place as they should and so to come
back to that original question whether
or not this thing is still worth it for
the 59 price point and i would say yes
even though you might encounter slight
variation in the size extensions i guess
it's okay given it's a budget entry now
it's not okay when you're spending
double the amount on the v2 pro wireless
pair and you're experiencing all the
same build quality concerns but i would
say for the in that 50
uh budget territory some of the
compromises that we see with this pair
are okay
just keep in mind that that splitter
cable i hope you get a good one where
everything just like snaps into place
it's not just like a very loose
connection but otherwise i would say
it's still worth it all right so i hope
you enjoyed this slightly longer recap
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