Audio/Speakers&Amps by stefan @ 2011-02-27
The new Ferox portable speakers from Razer are ideal for both normal users that want to get a better sound out of their laptop or gamers that are mostly on the go. The sound that these speakers deliver is clear even at high volumes, but they lack a good bass reproduction. The internal rechargeable batteries allow them to be used for about 12 hours and they can be also used while recharging.
The latest Ferox speakers from Razer have a very modern and cool design and are a great replacement to the integrated speakers in laptops, iPod/iPhones or other portable MP3/MP4 players; to carry them easier along with the audio/power cable, Razer have included a small carry pouch (this also protects the speakers from scratches during transport). The speakers are also equipped with LEDs on the bottom, that inform us when the product is fully charged, is charging or the individual rechargeable batteries are almost depleted.
When listening to music and watching movies on my ASUS laptop with the Realtek ALC888 codec, I have found out that Ferox speakers do not distort even at high volumes and the 3D Surround effect was present without setting any special filters from the codec; however, the bass effect is not too great, contrary to what Razer mention on the outside package. At first I thought that it is the integrated audio fault so I have switched to the X-Fi Titanium HD on the desktop computer; the highs and mids improved a little, but the bass remained at the same levels.
Volume control would have been a very nice feature to add to the speakers; on Ferox, it is only possible to adjust the volume though the sound source; I would suggest Razer to release a revised product version in the future, with the ability to use the top of the speakers to adjust the volume level for each speaker, in small steps.
To avoid cable clutter, Razer has designed a custom cable, but is a little short and nowhere to be found as a replacement from another company, in case we lose it. The integrated rechargeable batteries are a huge plus, which means that we do not have to keep them connected to the USB port every time we want to use them; with the 470mAh batteries, Ferox speakers can play for about 12 hours.
The Ferox speakers can be found in shops for about 60 Euros, not the cheapest we could get, but compensate with their sound quality, very modern look and internal rechargeable batteries, without the need to use an external battery, that adds a lot to their portability.
I would like to thank again to Razer for offering me one of their latest products for review!
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