Razer Leviathan V2 Pro early impressions

Razer’s newest audio innovation, the Leviathan V2 Pro, was first proven off at CES 2023.

Right off the highest, it turned a speaking level due to its novel beamforming tech with head-tracking AI. The soundbar incorporates a built-in infrared digicam on its entrance that tracks your head whereas providing options like Spatial Audio Virtual Speakers and Room Fill, each of which usually require an even bigger setup with audio system across the room.

The Leviathan V2 Pro, nonetheless, is only a soundbar accompanied by a down-firing subwoofer, leading to a not-so-crowded speaker setup. Both the soundbar and the subwoofer are plug-and-play, making the system straightforward to connect with your PC. The Leviathan V2 Pro can also be suitable with Bluetooth gadgets comparable to cell phones, tablets, and the Nintendo Switch, although I haven’t been in a position to make it work with my TV.

Together, the soundbar and the subwoofer weigh roughly 7.3kg, making the combo comparatively mild to maneuver round if wanted. The soundbar is roughly 24 inches in size, leading to it being the proper dimension to suit below most PC screens. The subwoofer, then again, suits simply below your desk, saving ample area in your desk for equipment and different peripherals.

The entrance of the soundbar sports activities a black mesh grille that provides the soundbar a premium look, whereas the remainder of the physique is coated with a matte-like materials that’s good at attracting fingerprints. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Razer product with out RGB lights. The backside of the soundbar sports activities an RGB strip that isn’t all ‘in your face,’ but additionally gives a pleasant aesthetic when utilizing the Leviathan V2 Pro in a darkish setting.

The high of the soundbar incorporates a quantity dial alongside 4 bodily buttons to regulate equalizer presets, audio modes, RGB lights and connections. The identical may also be finished by way of the Razer Synapse app in your PC or the Razer Audio app in your telephone with greater customizability.

The soundbar itself doesn’t have built-in woofers, and utilizing it independently leads to plain flat audio. With the subwoofer, nonetheless, it’s a special story. The single bottom-firing subwoofer is able to producing extremely thumping bass, and may fill a decently-sized room with ease. Sad for my neighbours, nice for me.

In my temporary time utilizing the soundbar, I can verify that the completely different audio modes really do what they’re labelled as. For instance, utilizing the Leviathan V2 Pro within the ‘Virtual Headset’ mode really seems like I’m carrying a headset. I used to be even in a position to transfer my head round in entrance of the soundbar, and it felt just like the audio adopted me alongside. Similarly, the ‘Virtual Speaker’ mode precisely replicates what it feels wish to have a 7.1 encompass sound system, with audio beaming to you from both sides of the room in a stage-like expertise. The expertise is similar when listening to music and whereas gaming.

I’m nonetheless testing out the Leviathan V2 Pro.

Sometimes the subwoofer’s bass is sufficient to overpower the vocals, and I’m nonetheless looking for the proper EQ setting to stability them each. I’ve additionally ordered a USB-C to HDMI cable from Amazon to attempt to make the soundbar work with my TV, as I’m positive it could actually carry out equally nicely as a house theatre setup and never simply be restricted to getting used with a PC. It’s value noting, nonetheless, that the soundbar cannot monitor you and beam audio on to your ears if a couple of individual is sitting in entrance of it. In such conditions, it’s higher to make use of ‘Room Fill’ or the common ‘Stereo Mode,’ each of that are good for a number of listeners in a single room.

Overall, the Leviathan V2 Pro has left a smile on my face. It isn’t overly costly, coming in at $549.99 in Canada, and delivers options that may be labeled because the business’s first. I’m excited to proceed utilizing the Levithan V2 Pro and see how immersive the head-tracking expertise can get with minor tweaks.