Razer, a company known for their range of gaming peripherals, has launched its Maelstrom Audio Engine for its Megalodon headphones this time round and not pointed. Many gamers prefer headphones to external speaker systems, because they feel like they can hear more of the game sounds with bluetooth headphones. Razer has a set of headphones on the market called the Barracuda that work very well.

Today, Razer announced two new sets of gaming headphones that use its new Maelstrom Audio Engine. This 7.1 surround sound gaming headset uses military grade audio technology which can process audio algorithms up to 8 times faster as compared to standard HRTF virtual surround sound technologies.

The Razer Megalodon headphones feature 7.1 surround sound and will retail for $149.99. The headphones have a frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz and 40 ohms impedance. The headphones also feature a mic for in game chat and will be available in fourth quarter of 2008. It can be switched between stereo and 7.1 surround sound on-the-fly for which control pod is to be thanked.