Razer bills the Tiamat 7.1 as the first “true” 7.1 gaming headset. Ten individual drivers are arrayed about the ear cups, mimicking a traditional surround sound speaker set up in a confined space. But headsets are tricky: everyone has a distinct perception of audio fidelity, and the divide between bad audio and audio overkill is going to vary by user. So I'll be objective: the Razer Tiamat 7.1 is absolutely worth the $179 price tag — if you own a 5.1 or 7.1 surround-sound capable sound card.
