Razer Acquires THX
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War child
I guess Razer want to follow Logitech who released some outstanding THX certified speakers. Whether or not they continue with their cheap quality is another thing. I'll stay positive though.
The Z2300 2.1 from Logitech even to this day are an amazing little pair. I had mine 8 years ago and quality and performance are better than the Corsair SP2500.
Yes, I know sound is subjective and monitor speakers etc etc are better But considering the desk space I have available, I'll only changes these when they actually no longer work.
rl66
thx have a dynamic that none of the most recent standard have reach.
Clouseau
Think more along the lines of a new revenue stream for Razer. Like with all acquisitions, time will tell how this shakes. Currently Razer is stating that THX will operate as an independent entity. If they are going to survive in a global economy, they are needing to diversify...this is their first shot. If Razer crumbles, they will fold themselves into THX.
Clouseau
Writing was on the wall for Newegg when they started offering housewares. Newegg built their name with the computer DIY community. As the desktop market continues to decline more and more well known brand shops will close or be gobbled up. What baffles me is how Tiger Direct is still alive. Newegg still has better prices than Amazon on some items. Now if Bezos decides to sell a 55% stake of Amazon, then I would agree we are in for some hurt.
PrMinisterGR
Razes buys THX, thus rendering an already useless certification, even more useless.
Clouseau
All the certification meant was that the source signal was still the same, in nature, by the time it has finished going through all processing and exits your speakers. It has never said anything outside of signal processing. There are many levels of THX certification. Not many outside the industry realize this and associate sound quality with the certification. The sound one hears can be absolute garbage but the signal being processed has not been significantly altered.
pimp_gimp
They were a great set. I had the S550s, I had the same thing happen. I really wish Cambridge Soundworks who manufactured the sets for Creative would come out with some new for us PC gamers.
Dazz
I still have my Z5500's they are still going strong... even if the paint job an't LOL
Just check their date fricking hell have i really had them 12 years!!! 2004.
scatman839
That's some mighty fall from grace.
Guess we got audio down to a T then if a company like that can be bought over by a gaming peripheral company.
moab600
mine Z906 going so fking stronk 😀 i hope that does not mean we gonna get cheap ass products, i had two razer mice(abyss and deathadder 3500) and both made of cheap plastic, stopped working after exactly 1 years, yet mine Roccat Kone XTD serves me 3+ years.
sovietwarbear
use that set to for many year and then some thing died in side sup and wil not go one any more was best set ever next set was 5.1 logitech THX who look like kid set with all fake silver on
Neo Cyrus
Guess THX will start charging in the wrong currency when shipping items and offer crap customer support.
xIcarus
I lold. These guys bullsh!t at levels akin to a cock measuring contest.
Razer's product quality leaves a lot to be desired.
Amen to that, I have a Z-5500 since I was 8th grade I believe (that's 9 years ago) and they're still working like a charm.
Only problem is that the console backlight went bad; have to shine light on it to see what's written.
But hey, I just use the volume and occasionally balance it out between the speaker groups. So not a major inconvenience.
