RAZER LEVIATHAN V2
A highly impressive all-rounder PC audio solution.
$399 | www.razer.com
The Razer Leviathan V2 brings a much needed refresh with one of the best computer audio experiences you’re going to find right now, and it’s not even really close. And while not exactly cheap, the Leviathan V2 offers an incredible soundscape at a reasonable price point, easily making it one of the best computer speakers you can buy right now. It’s not without its faults though, and the loss of 3.5mm and optical input pretty much consigns the Leviathan V2 to your PC for good, though it does have Bluetooth connectivity as well so you still have some flexibility.
The THX Spatial Audio is a welcome feature; this goes beyond basic stereo to create a much more surround sound-like experience. The bass response from both the subwoofer and the soundbar itself is impressive. Thanks to the array of drivers on both the soundbar and subwoofer, the soundscape produced by the Leviathan V2 is honestly one of the best audio experiences you’re going to find anywhere close to this price range. Gaming, blasting music, watching new Netflix movies between gaming sessions, whatever. It’s going to sound amazing.
The two passive radiators on the soundbar definitely improves the low register performance of the Leviathan V2 over its predecessor by digging deep into the 45Hz territory, down from the 180Hz of the Leviathan V1. The full range drivers and tweeters also easily fill the room, and a switch in the Synapse settings can redirect the sound to the centre channel, making sure that you are getting the fullest audio experience when sitting at your desk.
"Honestly one of the best audio experiences you’re going to find anywhere close to this price range."
The Razer Leviathan V2 soundbar-subwoofer combo boasts some of the best computer audio we’ve heard outside of a studio setting.
John Loeffler