This Headset Is A GAME CHANGER! - ASUS ROG Theta 7.1 Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2024
- 7.1 Surround sound is a very hard thing to get perfectly right on a gaming headset, and in this review, we'll see just how close ASUS' ROG Theta 7.1 can get.
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Timestamps:
- Specs overview: 01:20
- Design: 03:07
- Comfort: 04:13
- Build Quality 05:58
- Mic sound test: 06:48
- Audio quality: 07:55
- Final thoughts: 13:15
How do they compare to k712 in terms of sound quality... Btw did you use a dedicated amp and dac?
@@daath1442 Can't really say for sure since I've never tried the K712s, but it's a studio headset by AKG so I'd assume it has superior sound quality. And nope, that would probably invalidate the testing entirely, and the Theta 7.1 has its own DAC and amplifiers built into the earcups.
Hi i am imran i from malaysia i am newbie youtuber can i ask you sometning? Is the headset use 3.5 mm audio jack or usb c?
@@imranhakimi5400 Hey! It uses a USB-C connector and comes with a USB-C to USB Type-A (2.0) adapter.
Could you test the HyperX Cloud Orbit S?
This has to be the best review I have seen on this headset. He goes into detail explaining the pros and the cons while talking about the sound quality and his experience rather than just saying they sound good, alright, or bad like other reviews I have watched.
I am on my 2nd pair of Razer Tiamat 7.1 the first one got a short in the wires after about 3 years of use and now the replacement Razer Tiamat 7.1V2 has the same problem just after 2 years of use. I was very concern with how these headsets would sound using USB type C over 3.5mm jacks and a sound card, along with the fact it does not come with its own audio control unit like the Tiamat or Centurion. Another question I was seeking out was but what about the base tho. They removed the two sub drivers for what seems like to be able to increase the size of the other drivers, and this video gave some details on how that effects the level of base I was looking for.
I would have rather seen them removed the side drivers and made the headset 5.1 than removing the subs. I have yet to play a game that uses the sides in 7.1, only movies, videos, and some music seem to.
Thanks, man! I'm glad you liked the slightly more in-depth style of review I went for in this video!
Sucks to hear about your Tiamat v2 dying on you like that after just two years, I'm assuming it's just out of Razer's warranty period too. You might want to bring the wire shorting issue to their attention, they probably already know about it, but they might be inclined to give you a refund or replacement anyway given the circumstances.
Happy to hear the video addressed some of the questions you had about the headset. I haven't personally experienced any noticeable audio quality degradation from using Type-C over 3.5mm with the one or two I've used. As for the audio control unit, I missed it, but I also didn't miss it. I missed having the ability to toggle switches and turn nobs via a physical unit on the fly, but not being able to do that (except through the software) actually kind of forced me to stay immersed in games rather than obsessing over the smallest tweaks, but maybe that's just me, lol.
I think the Theta's a major step in the right direction for 7.1 headsets, even though I'm not too pumped about the lack of real subs either. In a perfect world, I'd have this exact setup, with maybe a big sub driver behind the smaller drivers, best of both worlds style. I mean, the ear cups would have to be even bigger than they already are, but I think I'd be more than okay with that 😂
Indeed a very good review!
I had a tiamat 7.1 which lasted me about 1,5 years, same issues as you describe. Then I got some asus rog or tuf true 7.1 thing and yep shorting in the wires.
About 20 years ago I used to have a Speedlink MEDUSA 5.1 with an Aureal 3d EAX audio card and it's pretty unbelievable, but I used to be able to kill with eyes closed in Counter-Strike 1.6b after doing a 180 turn. I had to quit playing... they started listing me as cheater. Bummer but also a good thing cause I was addicted, played non-stop. But long story short; I have not found anything that comes remotely close to the Medusa 5.1/aureal setup and I have tried MANY of cards/headsets.
I am looking around for a new one and this review doesn't make it clear cut yet :-)
Is this usb c version?
$300+ for a gaming branded headset is just ridiculous. You could get actually good sound for this price. DT-880 and some hyperX standalone mic for example.
super good content creator, gained a subscriber today and glad i came in early 4.9k?? under rated as all h**l and ill be here for your 1 mil :)
Really appreciate that, man!
Really good review! Mic test was really good as well.
Thanks! Would've loved to do a better mic test, especially since I only realized long after the fact that there was some audio clipping happening during the first part. But hey, now I know what to look out for next time!
They not only good for gaming but for watching movies they got ROG home-theater 7.1 DAC on them. Also for music they really sound dope.
Glad you're enjoying them! I didn't have as good of a media experience with them personally, but luckily that's subjective, lol.
This TH-camr is definitely underated!!! Much love 👍
Thank you so much, man, I really appreciate the kind words!
For anyone wondering how this compares to the ROG Centurion 7.1... It doesn't. I've had the Centurion for a few years and it's had problems but was a great upgrade from the Razer Tiamat 7.1 (not V2) so I was overall pretty happy with it...
Today, after almost a week, I'm sending back the Theta 7.1 (firmware 0039) because it's an absolute disgrace. Uncomfortable, chunky cables, settings don't carry between devices (so you need Armoury II installed on every device and to set it up each time) and that would only be annoying if it wasn't for the awful tinny speakers that are either distorted or quiet, always lacking the bass of the Centurion.
They never should have taken out the subs from the Centurion, this, "virtual bass" doesn't work at all. I'm really disappointed. The Centurion has the external DAC which keeps its settings between devices and you actually never need to install the Asus software anywhere because all the controls are on the device itself. Theta has a volume rocker, a mute button and a switch to change between, "phone" and, "PC"...
At half the price and twice the quality get a Centurion 7.1 or look elsewhere, this was a real disappointment for me. Shame I couldn't find anyone else comparing the two but now I have so here's my feedback.
Thanks for adding your experience to the conversation, man. Always good to hear from people who actually used and own the product.
Very good review my guy
How do you compare this to the Corsair virtuoso?
finally a good review of a headset.....
Hi from France,
You did a great video, thank you very much !
You have been talking about settings to play, listen music, movies, etc.... I got this headset recently and i'm looking how to set the settings to get the best experience as possible, because i know that how we set the headset in the software, can make a big difference.
So please if you could share your configurations, it would be so great. And even better if you could make a video to explain how to configure sound in details.
Thank you !
Hi, appreciate it! When I made this video I forgot to note my settings anywhere and it was so long ago I don't remember them at all, except that I started with the "music" preset in the software and tweaked from there. I would suggest spending some time just playing around with all of the settings until you find something that sounds best to you. Sorry I can't be of more help.
You have your settings saved to share?
Any have custom equalizer for cod game?
I am using ancient Creative Fatal1ty headset for last 10 years - it seems to also only have 40mm driver only in each ear.... so shouldn't the 40mm main drivers in these be the same loudness and bass response? while also having three extra 30mm drivers in each ear? Unless they don't have as big an amp as a standard, single 40mm driver only headset does in each ear. Actually I just noticed they only use 30mm driver for "centre" channel - maybe that's the problem.... anyone into home cinema professionally knows the front three speakers (L, C, R) should be identical to match tone and timbre across front sound-stage. Probably not the bass performance my Sony MDR-HW700DS virtual 9.1 headset does (50mm drivers) for home cinema viewing - those things can physically shake from movie bass - but they did retail at £800 sterling at the time.
can u compare it to the Sennheiser GSP550 ?
I just picked up a pair of these. The crazy thing that I notice is that Front Centre sounds are actually playing quietly Rear Centre. Which makes whatever is happening in front of me super quiet. I thought it was in my head until I looked in the device settings in Armoury Crate. I clicked on the 7.1 Volume Control and sure enough; in the little diagram that shows the spacial placement of the speakers, Front Centre speaker shows directly behind me and pointing backward away from me, which is what front centre sounds sound like. I don't know if it's something wrong with my install somehow; ASUS support is not available at this hour, so I'll give them a try tomorrow. Meanwhile, back to my faithful old Lucid Sound LS41s. They're a pretty decent, if finicky 5.1 surround headset
This just in: Asus has pushed a fix for the problem I describe. Now the sound-space sounds right and in game it's actually quite good. In a Surround 5.1 game I can stand next to a waterfall and spin around (in game) and I now know exactly which direction I'm facing. What I particularly like is that with virtual 7.1 turned on, sounds originating above me can be placed. Also the mysterious quietness is gone and sound is consistent; teammates' volume is corrected. If you go into Armoury Crate and play with Reverb and Equalizer (i tweaked Classic and get a good pretty rich sound). I'm now really quite happy with the spacial sound!
I just picked these up today for my new machine I'm building for Star Citizen. The last pair of actual gaming headsets I used were the Tritton AX360... Yeah. Since those ancient times, I've just been using a pair of Creative in-ear headphones - which are still great, Creative has always made a fantastic product. So hearing about the volume and bass issues made me a little nervous til I realized I've been going without bass at all for years.
Thanks for the review, it really made me confident in my purchase.
EDIT: And FOR ONCE, a review that doesn't start with "First let's look at the BOX! ^_^". Nobody cares about the box! Thanks for reviewing the PRODUCT.
Haha, you're welcome. Be sure to let me know what you think about them when you've played around with them for a while! It sounds like they should be a great upgrade over what you've been using for the last couple of years, lol.
@@TheTechTank As I expected, they work beautifully. My new machine's parts are starting to roll in, and these are a spectacular upgrade to the whole experience. Thanks again!
Very happy to hear that, dude! And congrats on the new setup!
so tell me have you used the 7.1 true strix (same brand)? i know the strix hands down takes out the newer centurion especially with all the complaints for the mic. so how does this one compare to the strix in your opinion ? (i believe the strix also had 5 drivers in each cup )
Haven't used it before unfortunately, so I can't say for sure. The Strix does indeed have 5 drivers in each ear cup, whereas the Theta 7.1 has 4 in each ear cup with kind of like a virtual sub. I suspect that the Theta 7.1 might be better, just because the Strix is like 5 years old at this point, and the Theta probably has improved hardware. But like I said, can't really say for sure.
Hey Just Tank, your review led me to buy the ROG theta. It has been a great experience. However, during your testing did you use aura creator for the lighting effects? Armoury Crate seems to detect the headphone, but not Aura creator. I sincerely apologise for the really late inquiry; hopefully you can squeeze out time to reply to me. Any help will be appreciated!
Hi! I can't remember all the details, but I'm pretty sure I exclusively used the Armoury II app and the default lighting profiles for all of the lighting during the review. Have you tried the standalone version of the Aura Sync software to see if it works with the headset?
Hey mate, great review.
I recently got these and have been playing around with the EQ settings. I mainly play Battlefield and I'm finding that it sounds a bit flat.
Would you possibly have a screen shot of your EQ settings that I could start with, and then tinker with to suit my needs.
Tried a few or the presets they include but not too sure or hear any changes that I make. Possibly I'm increasing when I should be decreasing?
Any help would be great 👍👌
Thanks man!
Dang, unfortunately I don't have any screenshots or recordings backed up, except for what's shown in the vid. But as far as I can remember I started off with the FPS (I think that's what it was) preset, then boosted bass and lowered the treble a little. I wouldn't drop it too low, since the higher treble makes it a little easier to hear and pinpoint enemy locations.
@@TheTechTank Cheers champion! Keep up the great vids! 👍
the only good review of this headset on TH-cam.
Wow, high praise! Appreciate it.
@@TheTechTank thanks to your review, i bought the headset knowing its just what i wanted !
the True 7.1 WORKS ! also improved my gameplay as you stated ! this headset is no joke the best headset for PC. UNDERRATED !
Hi
I have it on playstation 4 but I can't download the program, it can be heard but I don't feel a great difference to the normal ones. Is it necessary to have the program?
I unfortunately couldn't test with with a console, but I definitely got a lot more out of the headset after I started messing around with the software. If you can't adjust any settings on the console then I'm not sure whether you'll be able to get the full experience...
im really torn with these headphone, im loving the the big chunky look of these but they seem to be getting slated on every review. would these work better with atmos do you think? i want something decent for fps..tarkov etc.....
They'd definitely perform better with Atmos, and they should be really good with games like Tarkov, I'm just not sure if Atmos would do enough to make them great with non-gaming applications too. I've been using the ROG Delta for the past few weeks and I actually think they're better all-around.
yet another great review, that price tag doesn't sell me
Thanks man, and yeah the pricing is really disappointing on this one.
I just read some complaints about Volume issue on the Asus Rog forum. Everyone is complaining that when using 7.1, all sounds become much quieter. The problem exist on latest released firmware updates. Everyone is reverting back to old firmware which is FW34. Do you still own the headset? Can you check your firmware version?
how can you do it ? i bought it few months ago and its not that quiet. even tho i have used JBL, Razer, Astro TR amp. compared to them its really good. but sometimes it needs a litttttle boost .
Desibel?
How big is the actual cushons? Do they go around the ears or press on them? Astro A50 has gigantig cushons going alla over the ears. Thankful for an answer :)
They go over the ears for sure.
I have the Razer Nari Ultimate headset, and I was looking for another headset since I have had this for a lil bit. I was looking at this headset, and I was wondering a few things.
(1) Would this be an upgrade from my Razer headset I have right now?
(2) Will the EQ settings save to the headset so when I switched to PS4, it would keep the same sound or would it change back to generic?
Thanks!
1: Yes and no. You'd be ditching wireless, Razer's Hypersense haptics, and most likely more balanced audio performance (especially on the bass end), and you'd be getting phenomenal surround sound performance, and exceptional build quality and comfort.
2: Not as far as I can remember. I believe the profiles only save on PC via the software. But I could be wrong. And on top of that, the official specs page lists this in reference to the PS4: "Using USB-C to USB 2.0 adapter cable" and "note that surround sound is available only on compatible devices". So there's that.
I personally think you should stick with the Nari Ultimate, unless you really want that boosted 7.1 and love the look and promised comfort of the Theta 7.1.
@@TheTechTank Thank you man! Sounds good, I will keep the Naris. I for some reason was not feeling much love for them the other day but the past few days I have really learned to appreciate them. I am just going to save up money for a headset for the PS5!
Sounds like a smart plan to me!
Thanks for the video! Does it work good with PS4/Switch/iPad Pro? Does surround sound work with these non-PC platforms?
Unfortunately wasn't able to test it with any consoles. It does support consoles and iPad Pro (as long as they have the ports for it), but I honestly can't say whether they would perform "good" or not, especially because a lot of the headphone's magic comes from the software control in my opinion.
The headset's official page seems to suggest that surround sound might not work on PS4, but I can't be sure. Check it out for yourself here under "multiplatform compatibility": www.asus.com/Headphones-Headsets/ROG-Theta-7-1/overview/
@@TheTechTank thanks for the quick reply. I have the delta and is great for switch and iPad Pro. Was thinking whether the theta is a good upgrade. Guess it is really not unless I mainly use it on the pc
I wouldn't personally recommend the Theta as an upgrade over the Delta. They're built for entirely different things (and price ranges). The Delta's a great all 'rounder, and the Theta is awesome for 7.1 (for PC). I'd personally stick with the delta and wait for the next iteration of the Theta with improved bass performance and better multi platform compatibility.
You're one of the few reviewers I trust. And many thanks for all the good ones. But one question, do you think one would improve the sound with a DAC or do you have any other suggestions? Keep it up down south!
I always recommend a DAC if you can afford a good one regardless of the headset. A good DAC can make even a crappy headset sound a lot better.
@@TheTechTank Unless the unit has a built-in dac that you cannot bypass. What's the idea of buying another dac then?
@@disadadi8958 Set a flat EQ and turn off specific settings in the built-in DAC, then do all of your adjustments on the external DAC. That should still provide the superior experience.
@@TheTechTank Alright. It just sounds weird having two dacs in series. Are these headphones plugged in with USB or what? I mean you can't feed the internal dac with analog signal and expect it to work.
@@disadadi8958 It's definitely not the ideal setup, but with a USB C to audio jack adaptor it should work just fine. The ideal would be a great set of headphones without a built-in DAC and then a great DAC to plug it into, but if you already have a DAC it should still work.
hey does the headset feel heavy when you using it for like 4+hours because i want to buy it pls answer
Hi, it doesn't feel heavy at all. Wore it for more than 6 hours straight once or twice and barely noticed it was there. Could just be me, but the comfort makes that 600 grams feel super light.
Which headset do you recommend though? I want your recommendation for a good headset with a good mic (I have a budget of 360$)
The Steelseries Arctis Pro + GameDAC has been my go-to for a while now, but with a budget like that you might want to consider getting a good pair of studio headphones, and then just invest in a decent dedicated mic or one of those you can clip onto the headset.
How did this only have 230 likes.. hell yeah you get 1 more.
Haha, appreciate it! And you get a heart.
Mi friend, do you recommend Asus Rog Delta S for streaming, i want a headset With the best MicroPhone posibly.
If you're looking for a great mic you shouldn't be looking at ASUS headsets in general. The mics on Sennheiser headsets are good. If you're looking for great audio quality you should be looking at dedicated mics like Modmics.
Thank you for the review, the bass is also important for me, so i dont think ill go with these, do you have any tips on a headset with phat bass? thank you.
You usually can't go wrong with Sennheiser, although ASUS has single-driver headsets too that should satisfy your bass needs too. Might want to look into the ROG Strix Fusion 500, or the ROG Delta.
@@TheTechTank thanks again! i might go with the delta ones
You're very welcome! I've heard a lot of good things about the Delta.
@@TheTechTank I love Sennheiser headphones, have the HD598 and the HD6xx, and I wouldn't call them bassy at all. The Momentums were the only Sennheiser headphones that were displaying any good bass.
Hello ! Thanks you for the review, i bought one theta 7.1 and i noticed a « sizzle », appeared when i touch the volume (increase or decrease) when a sound is playing. Sizzle disappear when sound is stabilized. Did you notice it ? Thanks !
I don't remember ever hearing anything like that, but it sounds like some sort of electrical interference. Have you tried connecting to a different port?
The Tech Tank yeah, thats it « electical interference », i tried motherboard usb or usb exterior (case)
@@thomasto2142 Hmm, that's a tough one. What about testing on a different system? How about when you connect it to your phone?
Thanks for a great review on Theta 7.1, personally i own Fusion 700 do you think it wise to upgrade to this one for gaming? Majority i use headphone for gaming and looking for something upgrade from Fusion 700, Theta 7.1 / Astro A40 / GSP 600 or other recommendation? FPS actually PUBG is the main one so really don't wanna get jumpscares HAHA.
Thank you in advance
You're very welcome! I would personally stick with the Fusion 700 if it's still working fine, at least for another six months or so. But if you're set on upgrading and don't mind the high price, then the Theta 7.1 is a great option for FPS gaming.
You'll probably still get jumpscared in PUBG when you get sniped from the other side of the map, but if someone tries to sneak up on you, you'll probably hear them long before they get close, lol. I can't guarantee that, since it's been ages since I've played PUBG and I didn't test it, but if the sound design is decent enough now, the Theta might give you a slight edge like I think it did for me in Apex.
Don't have any experience with Astro products, so can't really say much about that, but the GSP 600 is a great option too if you absolutely have to ditch the Fusion 700. Sennheiser is the god of audio quality.
@@TheTechTank Thank you so much for really quick reply. Not really "set on" upgrade but my friend just urge me so, LOL.
Could not agree more with Sennheiser, may be i wait a little longer like you mention.
Thank you
@@sockoohm I fully understand the upgrade urge, I have to fight it off every day, lol.
Be sure to let me know if you do decide to upgrade! Would be curious to see what you end up picking.
@@TheTechTank Just wanna updated my choice; Sennheiser GSP 600. First notice compare to my Fusion 700 is comfort, ear cushion is much comfort to my ears compare to both leather and fabric on Fusion 700. Not sure why but for my small Asian head size that usually play PUBG 4-5 hrs straight, i did not move headphone out to relax my ear that often. For sound i think by itself GSP 600 is really a well-round headphone but after i use it via ROG Throne Qi for DAC it's get better. So i decide to get Sound Blaster X G6 to compare it will Throne Qi, setting both to be exactly the same EQ and i think G6 perform better than Throne Qi. Hopefully i could be with GSP 600 for a while or do you have other suggestion? I've google around and wonder should i try Artics Pro or Beyerdynamic the next step.
Also i do found Stereo mode on G6 to be efficient than 5.1 or 7.1 personally, not sure why.
Nice! I was considering an upgrade to the GSP 600 back in the day but it was slightly outside my budget. Most of the reviews I've watched about it are really positive, especially when it comes to comfort. The sound is apparently also extremely good. I think it's a really solid choice you made there.
I would recommend sticking with the GSP 600 for at least a month or two before deciding whether or not to upgrade again. You need about two weeks to really get used to a new set of headphones, in my opinion. That being said, the Arctis Pro (and the included DAC) is to this day the best-sounding headset I've ever tried. Though, to be fair, Brett and the other UFD tech guys at the time didn't like it nearly as much as I did, so maybe my ears aren't to be trusted 😂
I need to get one it’s not available in Australia and not available to be shipped to australia what I have to do I need one with normal price.
That sucks to hear, man... especially since it'll probably be a good long while before they ship it over there again.
Would it make sense to switch from steelseries arctis pro+gamedac to this? I listen to music and play games. I will be happy if you can help :)
Not at all, I'm currently saving up for the Arctis Pro myself. Much better overall.
@@TheTechTank thanks. bro
Hey man, thanks for the review that spoke at length about surround sound - it's a shame when a stereophile totally disses the surround component of a headset. Got a few Q's: I have USB C ports on the mobo (ROG Maximus XI Hero), and the Gfx card (2080) - which one is better for these babies? Q2: Was it uncomfy with glasses and these puppies on after hours of gaming? Q3: How do these gentlemen show in the mmsys.cpl on Win10? As a 7.1 device I presume? Grateful for advice! Thanks again.
Motherboard port is probably shielded better than the port on the 2080, so it should have the least signal interference. Not at all, the ear cushions were ultra soft in the areas where the frame of my glasses came into contact with it, so I never had that annoying pressure feeling after a couple of hours of use. I can't actually remember what they reported as, unfortunately.
@@TheTechTank Roger that! Cheers!
Thx for review, what should i choose between this and razer nari ultimate? i like BASS i like sound quality but i like RGB too. help me plz @Just tank
Ooh... Interesting matchup. I'd say if BASS is a high priority for you, then you probably won't be blown away by the Theta 7.1. I haven't personally tried the Nari Ultimate before, but it should deliver more bass performance, and at $100 cheaper.
That being said, you might want to look into other options along with those two if you haven't already. Sennheiser, Steelseries, Corsair, Logitech, other ASUS and Razer ones, HyperX, and probably a few others I can't think of right now all make some really great headsets, and a few of them like the Steelseries Arctis Pros offer great bass performance and have great RGB lighting.
@@TheTechTank I have looked razers for example the best of what I saw is nari but not sure. Sennheiser has the best sound but I don't like the design. Not sure about the rest... I'm lost between all the possibility but I want the best thing possible with mic and good looking :D
@@aliyusuf7877 Lol, I hear you. We all want the best of everything in one single thing, but in this case that's not realistic unfortunately.
The Theta 7.1 is geared towards people who prioritize the surround sound gaming experience and looks over almost everything else. And in that respect the Nari seems like a more balanced choice.
Out of all the headsets I've personally tried out (+/- 11 or so), the Steelseries Arctis Pro gave me the best audio quality (largely because of the included DAC), and subjectively looked the best. It also has a really good mic, though not as good as the ones on most of the Sennheiser headsets.
The ideal headset in this price range would have a Sennheiser mic, Sennheiser drivers, an Arctis Pro DAC, and the looks and build quality of the Theta 7.1, lol.
Sorry I can't really help you out more here, there's just so much about headsets that is completely subjective, so it's hard to recommend one over all of the others since none of them have the best of everything.
@@TheTechTank thx a lot anyway that's still helping out :)
I have the Arctic Wireless Pro. Can anyone tell me how the Asus compares to it please?
I use the Arctis 5's personally, and I've tried the Arctis Pros a year or two ago. The Pro for sure had better quality for music, and general media, but fell short when it came to surround sound.
I can't wait for the ROG Chariot to be released, it looks awesome :D
Duuuude, it is AWESOME! Can't wait to get a review of it out soon with hopefully all the details!
@@TheTechTank Please do, I've been waiting for ages for more details! Asus keep teasing it!
It's literally been more than a year since they announced the thing, lol, they've teased enough!
Did it came out
Is the chariot SL300C gaming chair available now?
Not as far as I know, unfortunately. Only info I have for it is the chair itself and the info that's available online already. No expected launch date or even price, lol. I'm starting to think I have the only one 😂
This one or hyperx orbit s?....which one is best for gaming 🤔
Orbit S, but only because it's in an entirely different class and has a pricetag to go along with it.
Where did you get your chair ! Please reply it looks badass!!
Haha, ASUS sent it over to me to check out, my review of the chair is somewhere on the channel. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be on sale just yet.
It is called ROG Chariot
Very nice review. Keep it up . I have to say that i dont like the micro. Für over 300 euros i expect way more tho .
Thanks! The mic definitely could've been a lot better considering the overall price, and with RTX voice being so good, the AI noise reduction of the headset is a little underwhelming.
but what did they focus on? sound? software? look? i like how the headset looks , but for this price it has to be a little more convincing :D
But man i liked ur review a lot . Your Chair is so sexy omg . If u keep it up like this than u will have lot of success i gues.
Have a nice day .
DNARider from Germany
Haha, thank you for the kind words, and hopefully I'll have a review of the chair up on the channel very soon!
As for the headset, they focused mostly on build quality, looks, and surround sound audio capabilities. Unless you're impressed by all three of those then the headset might be a little disappointing at its current price.
Thinking about grabbing these but im a little put off by having to tweak them manually. Im not an audio guy and I have no idea what im doing.
Could they be improved simply by running them with Dolby Atmos?
Dolby Atmost could definitely help a lot, but if you're bothered by needing to fiddle with settings, then I'd recommend looking at a few other options. I'm currently reviewing the ROG Delta that's performing really well.
@@TheTechTank Thanks for the reply man. I ended up grabbing these ones. I did look at the Delta, but with the cheaper price tag I was worried that Id be sacrificing sound quality. Ive tried to find some Armory tutorials to no avail, but I guess I'll run them through Atmos until In can figure it out.
Thanks again for the reply, wasnt expecting one from you yourself. I subbed btw, love your vibe.
@@JackKramme Wish I had shown my full settings in the video for this exact reason, my bad entirely. Please do let me know if you figure out a good balance via Atmos, would love to hear your thoughts on it.
Really appreciate that, man.
@@TheTechTank Its all good man, maybe it would have been helpful for some, but maybe because it comes down to personal preference so maybe if you included your settings you might have gotten people telling you you're wrong haha. I do appreciate the thought though.
I'll see how it goes when I get my headset. If I cant figure out something that sounds good I'll (if its ok with you) reach out on twitter for some pointers in Armory? (Im @LackofSurprise1 btw)
I wouldnt be opposed to a short Armory update video haha, but you most certainly have better things to do and to talk about.
Thanks again dude
Lol, that's true. My settings definitely wouldn't have worked for everyone, and I'd have gotten just as much shit for it by showing them as I do for not showing them.
For sure, man. Maybe my tweaks in Armory for the Delta might prove useful (I can't remember any of the specific tweaks I had for the Theta).
Have you ever used the Armory software? It's super simple to get things set up and just as easy to tweak, I don't think you'll have any trouble on that front. It'll likely just take a little time to mess around with the sliders to perfectly match your preference.
I used the cooler master storm sirus real 5.1 let me tell you, what this guy says is FUCKING REAL, real sound should be important as video, most people just care about resolution and fps, fuck that, audio is equal important...
Couldn't agree with you more.
I have an ageing strix 300 and was thinking to get a new one, should I get the theta or the centurion?
I can't say for sure since I haven't personally used the Centurion before, but from what I'm seeing it'seems like a great set of headphones. The only thing that worries me a little is that it's more than three years old at this point... I'm sure it's still really good, but I'm hesitant to recommend older tech like that.
Hey thanks for your reply, I see, though have you tried steelseries arctic pro? or do you have any other recommendation outside of this brand, I have a budget of around 340usd. also, I honestly don't care about wireless
The Arctis Pro is the best headset I've personally ever used when it comes to audio quality, and the incuded DAC makes changing settings on the fly super easy. I haven't tried a ton of other headsets within your budget, but you might also want to look into Sennheiser. They don't look the best but their headsets are usually amazing when it comes to audio quality.
thanks! I'll consider the arctics pro
so, should i buy it. or u have better suggestion for real 7.1 headset? I really need this type of hs :'v
If you'll mostly be using it for FPS gaming, then yes.
@@TheTechTank ya, i'm playing fps game. Thank you :D
Just bought them so far so good I've had a lot of headsets send heiser's audio tech Hyperx. So I kind of know what I'm talking about when it comes to audio. I have a pair of pc38x an the theta sounds better With these I've heard details that I've never heard before and the sound stage is so expensive and not overly done like it sounds good The details are very good and out of the Box they sound amazing I'm currently using the flat EQ until I make my own but I recommend buying these if you're looking for something different. I'm very impressed that asus could make something like this. I would definitely recommend anybody looking for something like this. Buy them for yourself the comfort Is awesome in the build quality Is a plus 1 of the sexiest headsets I've seen.
I didn't have as good of an overall audio experience with it, but to be fair I made this video a while ago and the software probably got a big upgrade since.
bro how did you download the app bro i cant download
It's right here: www.asus.com/za/Headphones-Headsets/ROG-Theta-7-1/HelpDesk_Download/
ROG Armoury.
Bro are you gonna do a review on the asus theta electret?
I'd love to, man! Just gotta get ASUS to send me one.
@@TheTechTank hope asus sends you one bro. :)
The sound from this is very low, I mean very low with the volume all the way up I can’t even use them to play warzone. Is there something wrong ?
The volume really isn't great for music, like I mentioned in the video, but for gaming using one of the presets, it should be more than loud enough.
@@TheTechTank do you think buying a sound blaster x3 will help with the volume ???
It might, but I'm hesitant to give a definite answer because I didn't try it for myself...
Can I connect it to my smart tv?
Not as far as I know. Only consoles/phones/PCs via USB-C or A.
so is it worth?
or rather upgrade from my asrto a50s gen2 to gen 4?
I'd stick with your Astro's, honestly.
@@TheTechTankBro, i bought them, at first they was so quiet i was ready to throw them away, then i decided to mess with equaliser and figured it all out (took me 2 days), sound is mutch understandable directions of enemy than in my old astros (in EFT game) no need for virtual 3d sound, only get armoury crate setted up and thats it (builded my new rig ROG based, so i had it allready). IMO., very good headsets ( IF you mess a bit with equaliser and turn sound up from there and turn on ONLY enchance audio in audio settings)
Nail on the head. Still the best surround sound I've heard on a set of headphones. It's just the setup and fiddling that needs to be done to make it sound good for everything else that makes it hard to recommend for everyone.
May I know what case is this please?
The case behind me? NZXT H700i.
@@TheTechTank Thank you :)
only thing you missed was the connection. usb? 3.5...?
Could've sworn I mentioned it. It's USB Type-C, or Type-A if using the included converter.
@@TheTechTank oops my bad. So, a year later... what do you think? still a good headset? or would you rather use another one? I found your video cause my kid wants one of these.
The headset went back to ASUS not long after the review, so I can't really give my "one year later" thoughts on it. That being said, after using a few other headsets since this review, I can't really recommend the Theta 7.1 nearly as much anymore. The surround sound experience and aesthetics were the only things it really had going for it. I tested the ROG Delta and it's much better IMO, and a heck of a lot cheaper. The best headset I've ever had is the Sennheiser GSP 670 which I'm using right now (I recently dropped a review of it on the channel if you want to check it out). I also really love the Steelseries Arctis Pro range of headsets (the wired and wireless ones).
What is better this one 7.1 or Delta S ?
Recently tried the Delta and the Delta is better overall.
@@TheTechTank thank u bro
Rule of thumb, the manufacturer that makes your headset also makes a keyboard then it's garbage.
Suitable for music ??
Better than airpods pro ???
Fine for music, but definitely not the best. Audio quality is great, but the slightly disappointing bass makes it hard to recommend for music alone. Almost any decent ($90 or more) set of over the ear headphones will sound better than Airpods. Airpods sound great for in-ear headphones, but compared to regular headphones they can't quite keep up.
Where you got the gaming💺
Borrowed from ROG for review: th-cam.com/video/ZJv7syr0s6c/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=TheTechTank
No idea where to buy the thing, unfortunately.
Hey there.. could you be so kind and share your settings?
Hi! Oof, unfortunately, the headset's back with ASUS already and I uninstalled the Armoury II software.
From what I can remember, for gaming I had 7.1 enabled, used the FPS preset, studio reverb (slider almost all the way down), pushed up the highs and lows with the equalizer, bass boost on (90% or so), and then can't really remember any other specifics.
For other media I disabled 7.1 and virtual surround, used the music preset to start, and the "rock" EQ preset with some minor adjustments, studio reverb (5% or so), bass boost on and turned way up, compressor about 50%, voice clarity about 20%. I think.
Sorry I couldn't provide any real specifics, I unfortunately have to delete completed video projects about two weeks after they go live for drive space reasons.
@@TheTechTank awesome. Thanks anyway..stay healthy
@@CptMagnus You too, man! Sorry again for the lack of info.
Does it work on 8 drives while listening to music?
Yes.
@@TheTechTank
-We can benefit from all the drivers when listening to movies and music.
- Does it offer loud sound as the volume? Many people say there is a drop in volume after the update?
All of the drivers should work all of the time, regardless of what you're listening to as far as I know. And no, like I mentioned in the video max volume is disappointingly low, primarily when listening to music.
everyone stunned by the headphones and i am just wondering where he got his fancy rog chair from lol
Lol, I'm pretty sure the ROG Chariot isn't on sale anywhere yet since I can't find it in any online store, but it's DOOOOPE. Will hopefully get a video out on it soon with all the info.
Hi does this headset sound good and the 7.1 surround sound is better
I discuss most of that in the video, but tldr: The headset sounds good in stereo for music and general video watching, just lower bass than I prefer. 7.1 Sounded great for movies, and improved my game awareness significantly (though there were some audio quirks due to Apex not being optimized for 7.1). Hope that's what you were actually asking, lol.
@@TheTechTank ok then I will order it soon
@@tyronecummins4206 I think it's definitely worth trying it out, just make sure you configure everything in the software to your personal preference.
@@TheTechTank ok I think the Asus Rog mothershipe audio and the software should do the trick
@@TheTechTank but I got to save a lot of money to get some of Asus gaming products but first I have to get a gaming desk and a gaming chair first and hey do saw the Rog Rgb gaming backpack Amazon had it now on sale
bro did u wrap that chair in carbon fiber or it came like that. it looks insanely nice
That's just how it came! I'll have a review of it up on the channel soon - such an epic chair!
Just Tank wow that's crazy bro i love that chair. i can't find it anywhere though 😅. i will look at your review
Bro, I have the thing and I can't even find it online 😂 Hopefully by the time my review goes out I'll have info on where to pick it up and what it'll cost!
Just Tank i really really hope so
FFS why does almost every headset need a bloody software to make them work properly?
Sennheiser and Steelseries sound great without software, the ROG Delta also sounds good right out of the box.
How would you rate this against a Centurion?
Unfortunately I haven't tried the Centurion before, so it's hard to say. It looks like it has a lot more hardware going for it, but it's also pretty old at this point so that hardware is probably pretty old too... I would really need to try the Centurion to be able to tell whether the newer drivers in the Theta 7.1 are actually better than those in the Centurion. The same almost definitely applies to the mic. I can't imagine mic quality got worse over time from the Centurion to the Theta 7.1. Basically, I think if the Centurion was really AMAZING, then ROG would've just built an updated one rather than the Theta.
@@TheTechTank I appreciate your info. I've heard the Centurion suffers from a pretty muffled mic actually. I ordered a refurbished one that came in the other day and the cable had a short in it so I sent it back, but in the short time I used it, it wasn't really anything special and I found the big dial-covered dock to be pretty confusing. Based on what you just said, I'm probably going for the Theta, unless you have another, better headset in mind?
The Theta's a solid choice, especially if you like the look of it, the surround sound performance in gaming, the mic quality I showed in the vid, and having all the dials in software rather than on a dock or something. Personally, I don't prioritize game audio but rather all-around audio quality and the slightly disappointing bass performance would stop me from getting it. I'd prefer something more "balanced" like the Arctis Pro from Steelseries, or something similar from Sennheiser.
@@TheTechTank Alright man, I'll give those recommendations a look. I appreciate your advice, I'll definitely tune in to future videos.
asus makes the best true 7.1 headset. I've had the first Gen the second Gen and they are amazing I'm going to be buying ROG Theta which will be third Gen that I will own
Then I think you're definitely in for a treat!
Which would you buy between Theta 7.1 and Centurion 7.1?
Razer tiamat 7.1 v2 is a good one plus cheaper.
Where you get the chair
Review unit sent straight from ASUS South Africa. I'm not sure when they'll go available worldwide, unfortunately.
@@TheTechTank thank you my friend.
@@TheTechTank this chair is an fps booster right???
@@8dtunes668 Oh 100%. Went from 144FPS all the way up to 320!
@@TheTechTank yep it's the rgb power😂😂
Very bad experience with this headset. The armory software is shitty, I have tons of bugs with sound, it's just a mess.
I have Theta 7.1 and they are almost excellent. Audio quality is around the same as Bose headphones and gaming is great. I would not get any other cheaper headphones, these are just right for me. ASUS software is horrible, I decided not to install it at all. Theta 7.1 work just fine in default mode and bass is great, clean and punchy, not boomy.
Very happy to hear that. I didn't have quite as good of an experience, but maybe they fixed a few things on their end since I made this video.
Without the software isn't it in stereo mode?
@@HaydenBrowne yes, most likely and it is all I want. They sound great, better than expensive Bose headphones.
@@00_UU i plugged it in to me streaming pc using my elgato from gaming pc to pick up the audio from streaming pc. I didn't install any software. In the windows audio enhancements you have the options to enable virtual surround sound and enable loudness equalisation. Did you play with any of those settings?
I payed for true surround sound. Hurts me that I'll end up not using it
GOLDEN
Why aren't 7.1 headsets in any of the top 5 lists for gaming headsets?
Because the majority of them are garbage, of course.
it's like Rog Centurion. Interesting.
Kind of, just with newer tech and a few new features.
Work with ps5 ?
Works, yes, but not recommended. You really need the PC software to get the most out of it.
@@TheTechTank ok thx
@@rogerharveytwofacestefanos7414 it can be set on pc. and after playing it on ps5. it is very well calibrated base to play on console
Heavy to wear ?
Surprisingly not. It seems like it would be, being as big and packed with hardware that it is, but its comfort makes up for the weight, at least for me personally.
@@TheTechTank price of this headphone ?
@@nimakanthi228 It should be around $300, but it doesn't seem to be in stock at Amazon or Newegg right now. You might have more luck finding it at one of your local tech stores, or other online stores.
Personally I regret my purchase I have the impression that it handicaps on Apex or Warzone I cannot find nice settings, in short disappointed I preferred my A50 which is much better than Finally
pls review the delta
Would love to, just depends on whether I can get my hands on one.
ROG Delta's mic sounds better hmm
Yea
So Delta S or Theta???
I'd personally go with the Delta S.
@@TheTechTank reasons(s)
Price would be the biggest one, but it's also less bulky and looks better IMO. I also don't really need the level of 7.1 surround offered by the Theta.
first impression: What's wrong with you computer in the background? No panel? Two fans on cpu block? cheap cheap cheap.
Keen eye. Nothing wrong with the system. I switch parts in and out of it almost every day, so replacing the glass side panel is a waste of time and risks accidental breakage. I have my CPU overclocked and during video rendering and encoding it overheats really quickly, so I sometimes drop a case fan in there to help manage temps. I don't really mind if it looks cheap since I wasn't trying to show off the system, but I'll keep your comment in mind for upcoming videos.
i was just gonna order when i heard the mic :X awful..... i cant believe its so bad. i expected more from ASUS
Yeah... Mics have never really been great on ASUS headsets, unfortunately 😭
I wanna know about his mouse mat
😂 This one?: th-cam.com/video/od_Ln_M-7bs/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=TheTechTank
@@TheTechTank Thanks!!!!
Hey dude, buy a freaking Noctua CPU cooler. :)
Would love to, but they're really hard to find and expensive here in South Africa 😢
Yeah No your scenario at the beginning of this video has literally happened to nobody ever. But if you are trying to suck up to Asus it might be beneficial... to you anyway.
That said You did provide an impartial review
Lol, I disagree. It's happened to me WAY too often, primarily in Warzone though. Don't need to suck up to ASUS, I work with more than enough companies that if they decided to stop lending me review units the channel would still be just fine.
Damn that is a big boy lol. I want a good headset but everytime i play pubg with a headset I jump like rat in a mouse trap. I jump in fear because its so loud and die. But I also am not using a 7.1 lol. Just tonight i was running in circles trying to find a guy shooting at me. I finally tracked him down. Up on a ridge behind a rock. caught him right before he ducked down to reload or change his scope. I than lined up the shot. The idiot didn't even move over so I got a clear line right to his face. He stood up and i pulled the trigger! Click Click. Oh shit i forget to reload the gun. I died. It was great...... Good show. Maybe ill check these out. Might see the trap before I see the cheese.
Oh yeah, I'm exactly the same, lol. PUBG is the only game that still legitimately gets me with jumpscares.
LOL, always be reloading, dude! I'm obsessive about always having a full clip, even though it leads to me dying a lot because of it 😂
A decent 7.1 headset like this could probably help a lot for those times when you need to rely on your game sense, probably not gonna help when you're sniped from across the map in PUBG though, those still get me every time, lol.
@@TheTechTank lol yes Always be reoloading is the truth!
@@mazor13 Haha, it's gotten me killed so many times because I'd down one guy then start reloading while his friend shoots me in the face 🤣
@@TheTechTank lmao
These are wired for 300 dollar what the hell
Lots of wired headsets are this price and way higher, especially when you get into the pro stuff.
Are they real 7.1?
I believe so. Traditional 7.1 home theater systems use 7 speakers along with a sub to "surround" the user, while the Theta 7.1 uses four drivers in each ear cup (8 "speakers") to simulate the same thing. Not sure about the specifics, but it's probably as close to a home theater setup as you're gonna get in a set of headphones.
Just Tank thanks my brother and also I subscribe because your honest and don’t change bro always be you cuz I love your content
Thanks, man, and welcome to you and your bro!
Sad :( I search a premium headset and I'm a Asus FANBOY but the mic sounds SHIT and not really better then bei Steelseries Sibiria 350 and this is cheap trash
I think I will buy a Sennheiser :(
Unfortunately we'll always need to compromise between mic quality, sound quality, build quality, comfortably and price. Sennheiser is a really great choice though.
@@TheTechTank Yea and because of this i buy a *beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO* and a *Antlion modmic 5*
200Euro for this two and i have WAY better sound then ANY Gaming Headset and a way better Mic and this for only 200Euro lol.
Haha, see now you're playing it smart, lol. I'm planning on using my Rode SmartLAV+ mic clipped onto my headset's mic for streaming - best of both worlds!
I don't understand your ... diplomatic ways of describing the mics qualtiy on the Theta, and yes, the AI-noise cancellation feature is a pretty neat thing. But there are other solutions available like NV "RTX" Voice (wich works on non RTX-cards, too) or KRISP, that comes with discord now, but also has a standlone client free to download. So while it is nice to have that with the Theta, it is no unique selling point in any way. Sadly, it does not make up for the terrible sound quality of the mic.
Sorry ASUS, but who in your development department thought it was a good idea to combine a comfortable sourround sound headset with a crapy, cheap shitshow of a mic like that? There is literaly TONS of less expensive but orders of magnitude better headset-mics out there. Ok, if you're soley using it for gaming and want to "enjoy" the illusion of a good 7.1 sourround sound, it will do that. It's just that your clanmates or with whom ever you're communicating will not be thrilled by the sound of that mic.
Oh, and just a general sidenote about "real" 7.1 headsets with multiple drivers vs. just good stereo headsets and a working sourround software like Dolby Atmos or DTS:
th-cam.com/video/-_JpAyWMeiQ/w-d-xo.html
(TL;DR: Actual multi-driver 7.1 sourround headsets SUCK compared to high quality stereo headphones with Atmos or DTS software when it comes to pinpointing audiosources in 3D).
Thanks for taking the time to actually craft a well-thought-out response to the video, rather than just "you suck, the headset sucks, everything sucks".
My "diplomatic" views on the mic and the headset as a whole stem from personal experience. While I've experimented with more headsets and mics than most people due to my line of work, I probably haven't even scratched the surface of everything that's out there. This review was my subjective experience of the headset, just like any review fundamentally is. Entirely objective reviews are almost impossible and terribly boring.
Yes, RTX Voice exists, but it didn't at the time of filming. Yes, other software solutions exist that offer similar functionality. However, not all gaming headsets offer a solution that's baked into the headset itself, and even fewer have an AI-driven one built-in. While I do think it's a cool innovation and worth mentioning in the video as a standout feature (because it technically is), I agree that it did not significantly improve the mic audio quality in my very limited testing. I think I mentioned in the video that it was my first time recording a headset mic through OBS and that I wasn't sure of the best configuration to use, and sure enough that configuration did make the mic sound worse than it normally would in a review (I didn't account for peaking and had the gain set far too high). That's on me. In follow up recordings of the mic I was able to iron out my methodologies, and the mic sounded much better than represented in the video. Again, as I mentioned in the video, not the best I've personally heard, but not even close to the bottom ten I've heard. That being said, I do agree with you that ASUS could have definitely focussed on improving the mic itself, rather than relying on software to make up for it.
I remember watching that video when it first came out and I agreed wholeheartedly with Linus' conclusions due to my experience with headsets at the time. But, that was before I tried the Theta (or any multiple driver headset for that matter). And to me personally, it did make a real, noticeable difference in certain scenarios, the main one being sound awareness in Apex, and I'm sure with a third-party application it could have been even more noticeable. But, I did try my best to explain in the video that this might be a VERY subjective thing, and that I can't guarantee the same results for anyone other than myself.
Basically, again, this was a very subjective review and as Linus states at the end of that video, audio is an objective experience, which is why I also encouraged viewers to try it out if possible before they consider picking it up.
Anyway, I really do appreciate your honest feedback and calling things out that you perceive as possibly problematic. It keeps me on my toes and in so doing improves future videos on the channel.
@@TheTechTank
Oh, thanks for youre time to respond to my response in return, i realy didn't expect that. And if i came across a bit emotional in my post i apologise. There is a reason for that: the last few days i was on the suffering end of that microphone. One of my mates got the Theta and just wouldn't stop boasting how great it is, while everyone else in voice (including me) told him he sounded like talking through a tincan. His previous Headset was some older SteelSeries, and the mic on that sounded alot better. That was the reason i was looking up tests of the Theta, to get an idea of what he bought there. Sorry for this remark, but had i known what he paid for it earlier, i would probably have laughed even harder at him for how the mic sounds. (We're all used to beeing straight foreward with each other and teasing and taunting). I don't doubt that the sound of the Thetas headphones is great, even though multi-driver headphones tend to miss a bit of oomph. That said i myself prefer a neutral monitor or reference style audio characteristic over the usual bathtub-sound of many gaming products. But man that mic ... okok, i'll stop lamenting over it now :D My mate was a semi-decent shooter gamer up until now ... let's see if the 7.1 sound of the Theta improoves his situational awareness ... i have my doubts though.
Another note on all of these AI (or rather shader algorythm) based noise filters: they all work by analysing the audio stream and not just filtering white noise or certain frequencies, but they cut out all sounds that don't match the algorythms identifiers for human voice. Of course this isn't 100% perfect, no matter which product you use. Thats why you sometimes still hear a tiny amount of the sourrounding noise OR it sometimes even clips little pieces of the voice or some syllables if a person doesn't speak clearly. None of them actually change, amplify or equalise the voice to make up for bad microphones though. This makes Asus decision on using such a low quality mic even more odd, as those de-noise algorythms are all more efficient the better the quality of the recorded voice is ....
Always happy to respond to people who put some effort into their comments, lol. You actually came across fine, and made a great argument. I especially enjoyed your rant directed at ASUS 😂
Your friend group sounds like riot - can only imagine all the shit talk and friendly ridicule that goes on.
I actually share your preference for more neutral, balanced, "studio" audio. My system is used for gaming 20% of the time and 80% of the time for everything else including work, so getting a headset optimized for that 20% alone doesn't make any kind of sense to me. Would also love to see whether your friend improves at all due to the headset, I really want it to not have just been my imagination, lol.
I'm actually experimenting with various noise filtering software right now, as I really want to start streaming on the side soon. Thanks to Canon's new software I can use my M50 as my main cam, and I actually figured out how to get my Rode Smartlav+ that I use for filming to work with OBS too after way too much experimentation. The mic sounds SO much better than the one on my Arctis 5, but I plan on having a loud fan running while I stream, so I'm seeing whether I can cut that noise out without sacrificing voice clarity.
I have been using these for more than a year. They are the best for directional sound. Nothing else on the PC market even comes close. I have really good Sennheiser 650 open back stereo cans. While the sound quality is better on the Senns, the directional sound is not. In COD, I literally can find someone by their footsteps. I have been accused of hacking many times. I am going to get the wireless version. These are a little fragile. The plastic on the interior of the steel band cracked. I don't care about that with how well they work in matches. If you are a bass head, don't get these. They have some bass, but not enough to impress people used to Beats. The sound quality is a bit better than average. If you prefer sound quality, some amped audiophile headphones is the way to go with a separate mic.
Bro do u use equalizer for cod game? Your just a default setup
@@alamatYTgaming No equalizer. I set up the 7.1 sound in the Asus Armory Crate software and use Home Theater mix in CoD.
It's for gaming not for movies or music oh holy smart one if you want one all around then go for a cheap one thoughs are meant to hear foot step and other shit not for bass, bass is low frequency, foot steps are high frequency you dont deserve to review it
Everything you just said is what I said in the video, and I even praised it for being decent all around as well as primarily being exceptional for gaming. Also, what's with this self-righteous bullshit? "Oh holy smart one", and "don't deserve to review it"? LOL. I'd love to see your review. Drop me a link here when you finish it.
@@TheTechTank I'll link it with how my esmart car doesnt go as fast as a Bugatti and praise the whole car in 30 sec that'll be a nice review
@@o0owiisnawo0owiisnaw80 😂 I like you.
with that price you can get Sennheiser HD 6xx and with that headphone you can hear even the foot steps of God, these so called "gaming headphones" are not worth of there price for experience, so stop wasting your money on rubbish things.
Creeky and Creeky
I don’t like the fact that it’s not wireless…. GARBAGE!!!
Lol, definitely still a big argument to be made for sticking with wires, sound quality, no need to charge etc.
@@TheTechTank you don't need to charge it but if its plugged into your controller it will make your controller die faster. if its plugged into your console/pc that's just more annoying wires. its 2021 we should have the same quality sound wireless as well as phone apps to customize the headset not just for pc either but all gaming headsets!!
Wireless quality has gotten extremely good over the years, but unfortunately it'll always be a minor step down from wired (not big enough for normal people like us to really notice though).
If it's Rog, it can only be overpriced garbage! The mic sounds like absolute sh!t on wireless money grab!
Here is my personal experience: rog claymore costs an arm and a leg, died in less than 6months of use.
rog centurion7.1, died after 1 year of use. Premium headset with a sh!t mic!
rog spatha, hasn't died on me yet, but everytime it goes into sleeping mode, it never wakes up!
rog maximus vii formula, hasn't died yet, but the display on the mobo will post random numbers from time to time.
Stay away from rog. Asus used to make solid products, now it is nothing but a money grab.
Why do you own so many ROG products if they're all "overpriced garbage" though?
@@TheTechTank I was a big fan of ROG, but recently got disappointed with the quality.
Ah, I see. Well, the best thing you can do in the future is vote with your wallet and go with a different brand then. If enough people do that, companies will be forced to improve their quality control.