A set of headphones that produce excellent audio quailty with added 5.1 surround support? ... meet the Razer Barracuda HP-1

INTRODUCTION

Razer is known for making gaming products, more specifically mice, so going into the audio market is a new venture for them. They start off this new venture with 2 products; the AC-1 sound card and the HP-1 gaming headphones. We are going to be taking a look at the HP-1 headphones today. These headphones feature eight discrete audio drivers, a built-in microphone and a 99% oxygen-free cable. Let's see if these headphones can compete with the other popular gaming headphones out there and Razer can make a name for themselves in the audio market.

With the Barracuda HP-1 being Razer's first attempt at creating audio products, we were a bit uncertain what to expect when receiving this product. After opening up the packaging we were left with a certificate of authenticity, Barracuda quick start guide, and the actual HP-1 headphones.

The design of the packaging allows the headphones to be viewed by opening the front flap on the box, which is secured by Velcro. Next we take a look at the Razer Barracuda HP-1 specifications: