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If you want to go wireless with your headset, the Razer Barracuda Pro is an excellent choice. It earned a 4.5-star score in our review for its effective noise cancelling, superb sound quality, and understated design. One of the only downsides we highlighted was its high price tag, and Amazon Prime Day is here to fix that.