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Razer has proven to be one of the most respected
companies when it comes down to input peripherals. Their highly innovative
mice are always a step ahead of the competition, and offer the highest
performance possible, coupled with a variety of exclusive features that will
satisfy even the most demanding users. What most may still not be aware of
though is that Razer has expanded their product line, offering a variety of
other quality products. This includes their new Razer Pro line that
primarily targets a whole other group of enthusiasts. Two of the products I've had an
close eye on since their official press release are the new Pro|Tones headphones.
Well, these new headphones have finally launched, and today I have the
pleasure of looking at both their m100 & m250 headphones.
Considering how innovative all their products are, are these new headphones
impressive enough for hardcore audiophiles? Let's take a look at
both...
Packaging & Contents
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Both products ship in similar packaging.
The m100's are their in-ear style buds that come with three different size
plugs for best possible fit. The m250's are larger of the two and sport a
"street-style" over-the-ear design. Both come with a jet-set adapter
for those long flights. Also, they both include a neoprene travel pouch
that is similar to the ones they include with some of their high-end gaming mice.
Design - Pro|Tones m100
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Looking at the pic to your left above, can you
tell which are the Razer m100's? These earbuds are almost identical in
design when compared to the excellent Sennheiser MX300's and even Creative's
own
EP-630's. The real difference between them, other than the
straight gold-plated plug, is the technology behind them. Razer's
m100's have their own "ProBass" technology that is said to provide deeper,
richer bass response from these "tiny but mighty" earbuds. I will be
testing both in order to compare sound quality and see if it does indeed
make a difference.
Design - Pro|Tones m250
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The m250's are the larger of the two and sport a
very appealing design. As with every Razer product, there is
quality written all over these, right down to the brushed aluminum finish
and rubber coated clip arms.
Specifications
Before we get to performance, let's have a look
at the specs from both models...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - m100
Frequency Response: 6 ~ 23,000Hz
Dynamic Transducer
Impedance: 16 ohms
Max Sound Pressure Level (SPL): 108dB
Cable Length: 1m/ 3.28ft
3.5mm connector plug
Max Power Rating: 20mW
Weight: 9g (with cable)
Colors Available: Black or White |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - m250
Frequency Response: 50 ~ 20,000Hz
Dynamic Transducer
Impedance: 32 ohms
Max Sound Pressure Level (SPL): 105dB
Cable Length: 1.15/ 3.77ft
3.5mm connector plug
Max Power Rating 50mW
Weight 38g (with cable)
Colors Available: Black or White |
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