Razer Mako X gets reactive RGB lighting in End of Abyss

Razer and developer Section 9 Interactive are teaming up on Chroma RGB effects for End of Abyss. Razer is putting its Mako X desktop speakers at the heart of the collaboration: lighting underneath the speakers reacts to in-game events. The announcement also includes some hardware specifications, but provides no price or firm availability details.

Lighting that complements the game

End of Abyss is a sci-fi action-adventure game in which you explore an abandoned underground complex. The collaboration adds developer-designed lighting effects for events such as explosions, reloading a weapon and taking damage. These effects appear on compatible Razer devices with Chroma RGB.

On the Mako X, this works through lighting on the underside of the speakers. Rather than simply displaying a static color that matches your desk setup, the lighting follows the action on screen. The announcement does not specify which other devices are supported or which software settings are required.

Compact stereo setup with passive radiators

The Mako X is a 2.0 speaker system. That means you get two audio channels, with no separate subwoofer in the setup described. Razer uses 2.75-inch full-range drivers and built-in passive radiators. The latter are designed to support bass reproduction.

• Configuration: 2.0-channel desktop speakers.
• Drivers: custom-tuned 2.75-inch full-range drivers.
• Bass reproduction: built-in passive radiators.
• Lighting: Razer Chroma RGB on the underside.
• Game integration: reactive lighting effects for End of Abyss.

Razer describes the speakers as compact, but provides no dimensions. Connectivity options, power output and frequency response are also missing. This makes it difficult to assess how much desk space the set actually needs or how you would connect it to your PC.

No measurements or pricing announced

According to Razer, the set is designed to reproduce sounds such as echoes, warning signals and machinery clearly. These are manufacturer claims; the announcement includes no measurements or independent listening tests. Whether this makes sounds easier to locate in practice cannot be determined from the information provided. European pricing and a firm availability date have not been announced either.

What does this mean for you?

If you enjoy gaming with speakers and already use Chroma lighting, this integration could add a visual element to your setup. When making a purchase decision, however, sound quality, connectivity and price matter more than integration with a single game. If you are considering the Mako X as a replacement for your current speakers, wait for the full specifications and listening tests.

Source: Razer Newsroom