The Razer Chimaera 5.1

Get your head in the game
by S Shiva
Updated 11:29 AM Sep 08, 2011
With Razer's Chimaera cupping my ears, I had to constantly remind myself that the gunfire all around me was not real.

The Razer Chimaera 5.1 is the second Xbox 360 offering from gaming peripheral giant, Razer. Taking the form of a black pair of headphones, it brings 5.1 surround sound to the playing field.

The Razer Chimaera 5.1 is music to any gamer's ears: Its 5.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound headphones produce stunning results. Gunfire from the virtual weapons actually sounds more realistic. You will hear the footsteps of your enemies before you actually see them.

Listening to a game through the Razer Chimaera 5.1 will make you realise how much you have been missing from of the game's engineered audio. Be warned though, you can get seriously engrossed in your game, especially with the volume cranked up.

The Razer Chimaera 5.1 is fully wireless and operates on the 5.8GHz frequency, which has higher promise of not conflicting with other wireless gadgets.

During my numerous game sessions, not once did the headphones lose connection with my console - even though I was using a wireless console that was connected wirelessly to the Internet. For those who prefer a wire-free entertainment environment, the Razer Chimaera 5.1 will be a nice touch.

However, for voice chats during online games, the headphones will still need to be connected to the Xbox 360 controller with a 2.5mm wire, which comes in the box.

The dock also works as a control station for the Razer Chimaera 5.1 to preset desired sound levels, and also acts as a charger. A three hour charge will give eight hours of game play.

If you like to immerse yourself in the game, this headset will do the trick.

The Razer Chimaera 5.1 is available now for S$299. S Shiva

Source: www.todayonline.com