Razer Mako 2.1 Speaker System

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Max Slowik
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Jun. 4, 2008

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These are, despite my leanings, $400 speakers to consider. What they lack in volume they make up for in precision. What they do with sharp highs they make up for in gorgeousness. Rub an equalizer on 'em, they're good to go. Really, my criticisms are rooted in music-listening. These are gaming speakers, and, for that, they're unparalleled.

If you're looking for more volume, purer tones, and some leftover cash, you need to check out Audioengine (see our A5 and A2 reviews). Like any good Razer product, there are pros and cons to the Mako, and people can take it or leave it. But gamers can only do worse by spending their green elsewhere.

Pros

Razer and THX make good bedfellows
Powerful 2.1 gaming sound
Great looks and sexy controls
Very clean playback
Click!

Cons

Only two channels
Bright high-end
Bass softened by carpet
$400

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7 User Comments

1 - Posted by aireiq on June 4, 2008 - 1:09 pm

> Rub an equalizer on 'em, they're good to go.

Is this like rubbing CrossFire on your box?

Too much damned rubbing going on. Consider waving. Or hotly injecting. Or something.

2 - Posted by Max Slowik on June 4, 2008 - 2:25 pm

Yeah, well...

Your memory is too damn long.

3 - Posted by Kurtis on June 4, 2008 - 4:09 pm

How about slathering or smothering. Basting, perhaps? ;-)

4 - Posted by Max Slowik on June 4, 2008 - 4:38 pm

"Slap 'em with the equalizer, they're good to go," that'll do?

5 - Posted by Milan on August 20, 2008 - 7:30 am

This is the best speaker set I've heard for PC. Few months ago I auditioned it in a local store and I was impressed by the quality of sound. It sounded great at the first listening and I bought it. This set of speakers sounded much better than any of the sets that I tried. (I was also impressed by Harman-Kardon SoundSticks but it wasn’t loud enough for me.) However, I had a feeling that something is missing or different than I’ve used to before. After few days of listening, I found out that the treble is too sharp. I was looking for reviews on internet if there is a similar opinion about this and I’ve found this one. I wasn’t very happy to found out that my 350 EU speakers have a fault like that. I had even an idea to sell it and buy a hi-fi system. I auditioned some good speakers with stereo amplifier that were priced about 1000 EU and I wasn’t completely satisfied as my mp3 music didn’t sound much better than I was used to. In the meantime I sold my computer to buy a new one and get an IPod from my friend just to listen to the music before my laptop is delivered. I was surprised that my speakers sounded much better with IPod. It was so obvious that actually the sharp highs were result of my integrated sound card on my last computer. I was so happy that I don’t need to buy new speakers. Razer Mako sound brilliant for mp3. I guess that it will sound great on my new laptop if I take a sound card or have luck to get a good one integrated.

6 - Posted by Kurtis on August 20, 2008 - 6:47 pm

Thanks for sharing your experience with the Makos, Milan. :)

7 - Posted by Razermania on November 10, 2008 - 11:57 pm

Not a bad review... the mako's are going on free shipping. Check out there product page. http://www.razerzone.com/p-90-razer-mako-21-advanc...

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