I was wrong about Razer - Razer Moray
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check out the new Razer Moray IEMs that are pointed squarely at streamers. With a ton of competition and a rocky audio peripheral history, will Adam be impressed with these or are they a swing and a miss? Buy Razer Moray IEMs: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Adam's ready to love again 0:35 Unboxing 1:21 Design impressions 2:57 Sponsor - PowerColor 3:28 Listening impressions and LABS results 5:09 Overall thoughts and pricing 5:41 Outro
The video presents a thoughtful reconsideration of Razer Moray IEMs, reframing them as streaming oriented earbuds rather than typical gaming buds. It opens with unboxing details, highlighting the sturdy leatherette case, the included accessories such as multiple sizes of silicone and foam tips, and a lightweight cable with a recessed MMcx connector. The host notes the physical design novelty, including the 90-degree termination and dual driver setup, and emphasizes comfort thanks to the light weight and compact nozzle size. While discussing the absence of an inline microphone, the reviewer points out a notable omission for a product marketed toward streamers, and he explains how the tuning aims to keep voices clear for monitoring and communication. He then measures the Moray against a target response curve, noting a bass dip and a treble presence that pushes the overall sound forward, which contrasts with the usual gaming focus on bass. The segment transitions into practical impressions, praising the maturity of the tuning, the absence of gimmicks, and the intent to be non-fatiguing, while acknowledging the lack of spatial audio features. Finally, price and value are weighed, with the reviewer considering the $130 price in the context of a competitive IEM market and advising potential buyers to compare options before purchasing, ending with a recommendation if streaming headsets are desired and performance aligns with expectations.
Topics · technology · audio equipment · consumer electronics · product reviews · peripherals · streaming gear · headphones · wireless and wired audio
Questions answered
- What is the Razer Moray primarily designed for according to the reviewer?
- The reviewer frames the Moray as a streaming IEM, focused on clear voice monitoring and conversations rather than traditional gaming audio features.
- What is the main V2 concern about the Moray’s value at its price point?
- The main concern is that at $130 there are competing IEMs that offer comparable or better sound quality for less money, making the Moray a questionable value for some buyers.