Sometimes it’s hard to justify a soundbar against the best computer speakers. They may fit perfectly under your monitor, but they only emit sound directly forward, which can be a problem if you move around in your gaming chair like I do, or if there’s more than one at the table. The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro turns to AI for a solution with the world’s first soundbar that mimics your face.
It’s not quite as compact as previous entries in the series and is 20% bulkier than the 600mm long consumer version, but it does need to make room for some extra circuit boards and an IR camera somehow. Using artificial intelligence, “advanced head tracking” technology redirects audio based on where you are, so audio always hits the right place. There are plenty of buzzwords, from “extended spatial algorithms” to “3D audio”, but the goal is to fill the room with a bigger soundstage and make you the center of it, wherever you are. .
It’s the tip of the iceberg on the software side, as you can turn it off if you’re working alone, or cycle through different modes depending on what you’re doing. THX Spatial Audio has a virtual headphone mode that works well with songs, and a virtual speaker option offers 5.1 and 7.1 sources for movies.
In terms of hardware, it packs five 2-inch speakers and a 5.25-inch subwoofer to enhance the bass. You can get up to 98dB between those six speakers, but we wouldn’t recommend it unless you want to antagonize your neighbors or send an invite to the local police.
You can connect just about anything with Bluetooth 5.0, a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones and headphones, and a USB-C port for connecting to a gaming PC. I say “almost” for a reason though, as there’s no queue for devices like the Razer Mixer. Razer says this design decision is driven by intent because mixers are streaming devices and no one wants to listen through speakers while streaming, but it devalues the versatility and general-purpose nature of the PC – I personally communicate via from a mixer connected to my computer. Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 during the presentation.
It wouldn’t be a Razer without Chroma RGB lighting, and there are 30 zones at the bottom that you can customize with Razer Synapse on your gaming PC or via Bluetooth with the Razer Audio app on smartphones. You can also customize equalizers in any program.
As you can imagine, beamforming technology doesn’t come cheap, with prices starting at $399.99. It will be available exclusively on the Razer Store in February 2023, but it may be released to other providers soon after.
Source : PC Gamesn
