From watching numerous of your reviews, I honestly don't think you need to change or shorten a thing. You go into details that as a consumer are important to know. I have had the Primes since their launch and mainly play shooters and I agree they are perfect for them.
Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.
Thanks Robert! I love audio so I think the channel will keep focusing more on that, but as a whole, tech def get's me excited. I'm glad you enjoy the content!
Primes are excellent for gaming, just got a pair the other day and am really enjoying them, like you and others have said they’re not the best for music, not nearly as much bass as you’d want and you’ll notice it right away. And other than the clamping force being a little high, they are still comfortable and the surround sound effect is insane, you can hear everything and know exactly where it’s coming from. also build quality is on point and features are perfect
Hello, I know I'm replying to an old comment, but I'm looking for new gaming headphones for Xbox Series S and I'm interested in these. From what I've read, people in steelseries headphones tend to feel a flat sound, while these headphones have a stronger HZ range, is the bass well balanced? I'm not an e-sports player so I just want comfortable sound, are your headphones still in good condition? I have a dilemma whether to buy wired or wireless headphones because I have never used more expensive wireless headphones, and apparently wired ones have better sound, do you know if the difference is noticeable? I also have my eye on Arctis 7X+, but I'm not sure if they are better than prime.
Best review in something I have watched in a long time and I enjoy that you like to explain all the details. It does help people decide what they need. Thank you!
I just bought a pair of the primes and I am happy with them aside from music. It truly isn't good for music listening. I was immediately unimpressed, but then I hopped on a game and everything changed. Its like the sound quality did a 180 and became perfect in games
@@Willehy I ended up returning them and getting some other headphones, so I couldn't tell you how the mic quality is. From what I have seen it's pretty good for a headset mic
@@cerda.. i returned these headphones for a different pair and never tried the mic because I have a different mic so I'm not sure about mic quality. Video reviews make it seem decent but I don't know from experience
Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say. Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.ust discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of coursebeing concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say. Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.
If u play warzone I found that footsteps and parachutes are very easy to hear up to 20-30 meters away. But air strikes and mortars will kill your ears. I almost have to turn them down everytime an airstrike is nearby. You won’t hear any footsteps or gunshots when any kind of artillery is called for sure because the explosions absolutely take over everything else.
@@stansmith7445hard to recommend anything else over these in a similar price range. Easily one of my most comfortable headsets. It’s even more comfortable than some of my headsets that are 200-300$ more. The mic quality seems to be fine, I’ve talked to tons of people and none of my friends have complained. The footstep audio is great for the price of the headset, and my only real complaint has still been the artillery and explosion sounds. Any explosion is very overpowering compared to footsteps or gunshots, which is realistic but also annoying at times in an fps game. I’d rate these an 8/10 after 7 months of use. I have headsets I’d give a 9 or 10/10 but they’re a lot more costly. Can’t go wrong for the price on these. And there’s constantly deals online to get them even cheaper.
Just got these. They are absolutely amazing. The ONLY bad thing, is the Mic. You will need to increase your settings even in game, highest settings on your console will still be quiet. Specifically on warzone: the mic threshold thing is giving me nothing but stress 😩😩 on 1 setting it is CONSTANTLY showing as being heard. This symbol on screen drives me maaaad. Increasing the threshold up 1 suddenly means I have to shout. There is no perfect one rn.
I just have to say that when i saw 19m i said meh wont waste my time but then i really enjoyed your review and watched the whole video… ill tell you why i was engaged the whole time. The attention for details and you going beyond and doing the research for us by comparing other headsets at the same price point. As a sound enthusiast i need to have good audio all the time and you did very well to explain how the headset operates in different environments also the mic and basically everything you said was accurate. Let me tell you one more thing i already have bought the headset two years ago but i still watched the whole video and if I didn’t have bought it I would after your review cause you basically covered everything that comes to mind to us who are details oriented devils that like to know everything before pulling the trigger! Keep up the good work 👍
@@dahman97 Oh ok, btw..which steelseries headset model would you recommend for Xbox today? Unless it's from steelseries, I've heard different things about this brand, but I don't know anymore. I had Xbox Wired headphones and after about 2 years the cushion cover is falling apart and I have the impression that these headphones sound much worse, even though I bought new ones and they sounded similarly bad, and at the beginning I used them well (I finally returned them and I'm still without them). good headphones). I read a bit about wireless, that Wi-Fi has better sound and range, but isn't this method more susceptible to interference?
@@G1Syndrome if you want a decent pair of headphones pick steel series. I wouldn't worry about interference at all. This is from my previous research about the brand. The only down side is the price. Wait for them to go on sale and buy em else look somewhere else. Currently I'm using a non gaming headphones sony mx3 and i love them wont work on xbox though i think.
Great review buddy ,looking at the steelseries for my next headset (on Xbox) these or the much cheaper 1s that are like 50 bucks now (sales) But these seems a step up from them Edit ,oh yes, I have the HyperX ( bought as backup for my wireless TB Stealth) ,hate that mute on the cord slider ,loved my Stealth 600 system with the mic pushed up =mute system. Looking fw to your Steelseries 1 review. Have a good one
I was apprehensive about the video as it was indeed long. However, I do appreciate the honesty and how detail oriented the whole video was. This was a great video and I am looking forward to your other reviews in the future. I think I'll go and subscribe now :D
Seems pretty similar to my Arctis 3, same audio bypass and all, just no wind sock. Was considering getting this one just as an upgrade, but as decent as the mics are, that loss of bass pickup is bad for how bassy my voice is, might just keep hold of my Arctis 3 and get a separate mic.
Great review, you got all the important details in and i dont think you should shorten anything! Only question i have is how does the Prime compare to the arctis 3 wired? Sound quality wise im getting mixed responses, maybe the pleather vs the cloth making the difference? Thanks
@@mikerobbins2076 I was thinking about something less expensive, am I doing the right thing by choosing between arctis prime and arctis 7x+? Which mid-priced Steelseries headphones would you honestly recommend?
For controller/console- Arctis Prime. For PC, if you buy the BlackShark v2 + USB DAC, you have more control over your sound (EQ, THX virtualization, etc). If those features are important, then buy the BlackShark, but if you just want to plug and play, stick with the Arctis Prime. The BlackShark still sounds great too though!
I am primarily a Warzone and fps shooter gamer. I have a cheap headset and am looking to upgrade , but would like to stay in the under $100 range. I use the 3.5mm port in the controller for my connection. With the Steelseries 3 can I still adjust audio with USB, save to headphones, and use 3.5mm to play? A sense of directional sound for footsteps, etc is what I care most about. Are these top tier for that in the price range or is there another headset that may perform better for what I'm looking for?
Sound quality is top notch on this headset. The microphone is absolute garbage. The first one I got, the mic didn’t work so I swapped it out. The second one? It worked but I had to basically yell like Lil Jon into it in order for it to work on Xbox. I really wanted to like this headset, just had to move on to something else.
Lol yeah it seems the mic is incredibly inconsistent on this headset which stinks. I bought this one, so it wasn't a special sample sent to me by SteelSeries. I must have received a unicorn model though, as the mic wasn't great but not nearly as bad as what I've heard form others.
Are you not happy with the Recon 500? Asking because I have both and I mainly play shooters but find myself using the Recon 500 more. They sound great and are far more comfortable.
I still like the Recon 500 more purely for comfort and them sounding good with nearly everything. The Primes just have a little it more detail to them which can help with certain games.
Yes , I did not like them, I wonder if I got a bad set 🤔 The volume was not that loud and second I have a big head the fit was not working for Me. I decided to upgrade to the artics 7p and I love them.
Currently looking at getting either these or the recon 500 and this video has been super helpful with a direct comparison and a few options i didn’t know about were brought up which was great
In gaming with sound card Prime ise way better, powerful and comfortable than Cloud II, Logitech G Pro x and GSP 601. Why i saying that because i have 3 of them. And with GSX 300 sound card and Arctis Prime is another level headset because have Hi-fi drivers. You cannot getting full potential with mobo sound card or laptop even PS5 controller sound. No you need good and powerful Usb sound card for this headset potential. If you guys will get this Prime headset and will use with mobo or laptop don't buy it. Get G Pro X or Cloud II. But if you have a good external sound card, don't think twice and get Arctis Prime.
I really like your reviews. I know you said you think they run long, but I like how much information your videos have and they cover all the details for people that like to do their research for these kinds of purchases. The format also seems less scripted / more natural than other tech reviewers, because you obviously know your shit. So if you're asking for opinions, I'd just say to stick with the status quo.
Thanks so much Mark I appreciate it. I try to balance "not wasting people's time" with "but I really think they should know this" on every review haha. I'll likely stay with this format going forward, as that seems to be the general consensus from everyone. Have a good one, and thanks for checking the channel out!
i like this reivew~~~ SteelSeries Arctis is on my buy list, I just want to know----how about compare with ROG Delta S ?? Did you try or try in later day?
Great informative review. I had a question as I recently picked up a pair of these to use with my Xbox Series X. Simple 3.5mm hook up, the Xbox recognized a headset was hooked up. I could hear the game, but the mic didn’t work. Checked audio in settings, as well as the separate audio adjustment on the home page. Everything was on, adjusted correctly, but still no mic audio. I also noticed the mic mute light wasn’t activating. So my question is there something that had to be set up on PC first, before these can be used on Xbox? Or should they simply work like any other 3.5mm headset, and shouldn’t the mic light up when muted? Did I just get a bad unit? Thanks in advance.
From a purely analog sense yes. Some people like having all the bells and whistles for adjusting the sound/mic, etc. though. With the Prime, the money goes towards high quality drivers, mic, and construction. The Arctis 5 uses lower quality drivers but has more features for adjustment.
Yo Joe, been thinking since the stream this morning, was a toss up between the pc38x and the prime.... I've ordered the prime... It's nearly half the price of the pc38x, and the main reason, pc38x being open back it's going to disturb people in the house around me hearing the game and me hearing them through the headset. Again thanks for the chat this morning. Coupling the prime to the turtle beach chat mixer for the controller
@@GadgetryTech Joe my prime arrived today... My team mates can't hear me, they say I'm so quiet :( mic monitoring isn't picking up my voice and on warzone where you can test the mic...it's moving only when I shout or talk loud :(
I want you to compare the weight of those headsets. I really like how you reviewing stuff and I really wish to buy one that is light-weighted. Because I chose weight over sound quality if that sounds crazy enough. But yea. I guess I go for black shark V2.
Arctis Prime is up there if you can deal with a slightly quiet mic. If you can still score an Arctis 7X under $100 due to clearance that would be ideal as well. If you need wireless under $100, the Stealth 600 Gen 2 sounds great for the money but has a super sensitive mic. Lastly, the Blackshark V2 is a good all-rounder.
Hey man I really enjoyed the review and idk if your still replying but I’ll just give it a shot. I bought these a couple days ago and my mic is not picking up ANY noise. I made sure it plugged in, Mic’s on, and I went through all the settings of everything to make my mic work. But it still pick up much noise. Is mine defected or is there something I’m missing?
would really love to see a gsp 600 review cause sennheiser dropped the price to 149 € in europe for all versions and now they r only 30 € extra compared to the ss prime and epos h3
that is probably because of how they sound..... they are very clear(amazing detail)..... but they sound off... like they are our of phase. if you switch back and forth from the gsp600 and another headset/phone you will really notice it.
Hey brother, love the videos. Looking for some advice. Currently running an AKG K553 pro with a mod mic going into a y splitter into by Xbox series X controller. Everyone I game with is saying my mic sounds horrible and they can barely hear me. Torn between going the hdmi audio extractor and dac/amp route (game on a 1440p monitor) or picking up one of these headsets (hyperx cloudx or recon 500). I’d hate to invest in the extractor and amp and have it not solve the mic issue. Definitely leaning towards a simpler fix, and just getting an all in one headset. Any advice?
Hey I know this has been forever since you asked this but sometimes comments get buried if I get too many at once. Sorry! Anyway, if you want a quality all around experience I would consider the new EPOS H6PRO or the older PC38X. There is a special new EPOS model coming out soon but I can’t talk about it yet. The model is H3PRO Hybrid.
The Prime is analog. All analog recordings are done via phone or laptop combo port with no editing done to the mic. I can say that the Prime mic sounds good but is a little quiet compared to others in this price. If you speak loudly you will be fine. If you whisper or talk softly at night, it may be a little too quiet for you.
@@GadgetryTech I also cannot get the mic to work unless I use the green line in and red line out 2 way jack which is not like my old logitech which you can just use the straight up 3.5mm jack so I'm only getting sound that some pretty terrible and the steelseries engine won't recognize it
@@GadgetryTech I've heard people have gotten duds of this mic so I'm trying to try everything before I consider it a dud and return it to try a new one
I bought 5 headsets and sent 4 back and kept the lucidsound ls50x. Sent back stealth 600 and 700 gen 2 astro a20s gen 2 and the kaira pros. Didnt try steelseries....do you think i got a top of the line headset in terms of sound quality? And do you think i picked the best one?
For the Xbox series X and to play mainly fps but also other games would you go with the Xbox wireless or the Arctis Prime? For me wireless or wired doesnt matter, im just looking for the best overall.
Prime gives you a lot more detail out of the box, whereas the Xbox Wireless needs a lot of EQ tuning for passable sound. One advantage to XBW though is the adjustable game/chat mix via a dial, instead of having to use the onscreen chat mix adjustment when using a wired headset like the Prime.
@@GadgetryTech Right now here in Portugal the Prime and the Xbox Wireless are exactly on the same price and i´m in doubt which one to buy, i don´t care about microphone or the wireless part, i just want the better sound ones especially for FPS games, of course sometimes i also like to play Forza Horizon and other games, i lknow the primes don´t have EQ but i can buy the Atmos license and i can tune them, after all, if it was you, what would you pick? Thanks again and keep on with your excelent reviews!
What software are you using for those headphones? your mike sound is so good, but on my pc i cant even hear myslef and have to speak so loud, even then my friend cant hear me sadge :( even tried 30+ db and its still very quiet damn microphone
Hey man really dig the reviews, question what do think is pretty good headset on the 100$ sub price range and a little above that too I’ve been wanting to get a good headset for console and don’t really spend to much sorry if the questions a little vague
So you have a couple ways you can go. If you want a bright sound stage (very open and detailed sounding), and don't mind the stronger clamp force, the Arctis Prime is a top pick. The controls, comfort, and sound stage are excellent. If you want a more laid back/smooth sound (not super bright/detailed), then the Recon 500 is a top pick, as the long term comfort on it is phenomenal. These also sell for only $80 which is nice. HyperX CloudX is an incredible value with sound quality and comfort, but I don't like in-line volune/mic controls which is a deal breaker for my own preference. Lastly, the Xbox Wireless Headset is a surprisingly comfortable headset, with wireless and Bluetooth support at $100. The bass is overpowering out of the box, so I would use my EQ video to tune it if you go that route and want wireless. The mic on the Xbox Wireless Headset is the worst of the four headsets mentioned here. I hope that helps! Sorry if I made things more confusing.
I have the Steelseries Arctis 3 "Console Edition" and I'm a fan of them, but I was looking for an upgrade on the $100 range and saw this option, so, what do you think if you compare them? Is it worth the change? Btw, I'm new to your channel haha, first video I'm seeing, definitively gonna see more.
Any luck? I thought just about any headset would work on it. I have been thinking about getting a recon controller. When I get the headset, I'm hooking it up to my old turtle beach px22 amp. Yeah its "dated" but it works good still lol.
@@RainWalker24c Yeah. Restarted Xbox and everything worked. Great controller. I've been using a Logitech Pro X headset . A great headset for footsteps with PUBG.
Prime is better sounding out of the box for sure. The features on the 1 Wireless is nice though and if you buy the Xbox version, it works wirelessly on Xbox, Switch, Playstation, and PC. Technically the Prime does as well, but via wire of course. It really comes down to if you want a little better sound quality or the convenience of wireless.
What would you say the best wire and wireless headset is rn for xbox? I currently have the xbox one s but will be upgrading to the series x or switching To pc I use the astro a40 with mix amp pro currently cause I like competitive.
@@Smoothtiminal So Best Buy will limit you a little bit but, if you want the best wireless headset sold there for Xbox, it's still the Astro A50 as long as you can use an optical cable. If you can't then it's between the Arctis 9X and the Stealth 700 Gen 2 (as far as competitiveness goes). For wired, it's likely going to to be either the Bose QC35 II or the EPOS GSP 600/601/602. My review for the GSP 601 may go live as soon as tomorrow, but by next week for sure! Lastly - a "God tier" build (not at Best Buy) would be a y-adapter + Antlion Mod Mic into the controller, with the line out going to something like the JDS Atom or Schiit Hel2 headphone amp, which would then be connected to the Hifiman HE1000se. That whole setup would cost right around $4,000 but nothing would come close for gaming. I'll likely put this all together for a "fun" video of what's possible.
@@GadgetryTech awesome thanks for the feedback and what would be you’re wireless option of not limited to Best Buy jw. I’m have to check them out would you risk sound quality and mic for cutting the cord or what do you prefer wired or wireless
how exactly do you have the microphone connected to the PC? my friend and I have been trying to figure out why the mic quality is very muffled when using the dual audio jack. we think it might be a usb connector because that tends to produce the best mic quality, but the headset didn't come with such an adapter.
I connected it to a laptop that had a 3.5mm (combo port) built into it and used Windows voice recorder. The other method used a much more expensive setup (Schiit HEL2 amp/dac) with a y-splitter that came with one of my ROCCAT headphones and it worked well also.
@@GadgetryTech Nova cost 50$ while prime is around 40$ should I still consider Nova,my main usage is for the ps4 and I mostly break cords so can u please guide I am in a bit of hurry as I have to order it today thnx alot
That's crazy how much the Prime dropped. Nova 1 has a more agreeable sound profile, and a much better mic. Even though it had a lower MSRP price, I think it's the better headset. Go w Nova 1. For the money it's great and worth it.
@@GadgetryTech thnx a lot bro last qs bro wdy say about the build does it have good durability compared to a10s coz I am a lil rough, I need something which will work for a longer time i.e durability Again thnx a lot bro
@@bilalkhan-uv2db A10s seem to be more durable but time will tell. I would still prefer the comfort, sound, and mic of the Nova 1 though. So just try going easy on them lol
please answer, is the arctis prime still worth it now? i see many headset on sale but not sure which to get, i play mostly open world game as AC, elden ring and COD as well, will these do me good? or what do u recommend more
Just windows voice recorder. It does seem quiet in general unfortunately. I would consider the Blackshark V2 over this to be honest. It’s better in most ways and still costs less.
From watching numerous of your reviews, I honestly don't think you need to change or shorten a thing. You go into details that as a consumer are important to know. I have had the Primes since their launch and mainly play shooters and I agree they are perfect for them.
Thanks for the kind words Curtis! Yeah, for shooters they are amazing at this price point, better than some other more expensive ones as well.
Where do you use them? Ps5?
@@pedro_ferreirinha I use my Primes with a Series S.
@@clawson32104funktioniert bei dir das mic?
Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.
finally a reviewer who understands AUDIO lol i hope ur channel blows up man you deserve it
Thanks Robert! I love audio so I think the channel will keep focusing more on that, but as a whole, tech def get's me excited. I'm glad you enjoy the content!
I enjoy the longer reviews.
Thanks Jaysin!
Me too
love how honest you are in your reviews!
Primes are excellent for gaming, just got a pair the other day and am really enjoying them, like you and others have said they’re not the best for music, not
nearly as much bass as you’d want and you’ll notice it right away. And other than the clamping force being a little high, they are still comfortable and the surround sound effect is insane, you can hear everything and know exactly where it’s coming from. also build quality is on point and features are perfect
@astrosis it’s great
@@mohamdb8273 how do u get the mic to actually work without having to scream into the mic?
@@Maydixierect thats literally what im wondering right now, have you managed to fix it?
@@Sephrow009did yall figure it out
Hello, I know I'm replying to an old comment, but I'm looking for new gaming headphones for Xbox Series S and I'm interested in these. From what I've read, people in steelseries headphones tend to feel a flat sound, while these headphones have a stronger HZ range, is the bass well balanced? I'm not an e-sports player so I just want comfortable sound, are your headphones still in good condition? I have a dilemma whether to buy wired or wireless headphones because I have never used more expensive wireless headphones, and apparently wired ones have better sound, do you know if the difference is noticeable? I also have my eye on Arctis 7X+, but I'm not sure if they are better than prime.
Best review in something I have watched in a long time and I enjoy that you like to explain all the details. It does help people decide what they need. Thank you!
I just bought a pair of the primes and I am happy with them aside from music. It truly isn't good for music listening. I was immediately unimpressed, but then I hopped on a game and everything changed. Its like the sound quality did a 180 and became perfect in games
It’s definitely tuned specifically for gaming. Music sounded off to me too, especially on rock music.
how’s the overall mic quality for talking?
@@Willehy I ended up returning them and getting some other headphones, so I couldn't tell you how the mic quality is. From what I have seen it's pretty good for a headset mic
I just bought this and the mic is literal shit, doesn’t pick up my voice at all, how did you make yours work ?
@@cerda.. i returned these headphones for a different pair and never tried the mic because I have a different mic so I'm not sure about mic quality. Video reviews make it seem decent but I don't know from experience
in my opinion i love when the controls are on the cable since it gives u a visual of what your pressing
Great vid. Well spoken , no “like”s all the time. Can’t believe how good the prime mic sounds!
Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.
Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.ust discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of coursebeing concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.
Just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content. Please don't shorten your videos just for the sake of shortening them; being detail oriented is so important and often forgotten amongst reviewers. Of course being concise is important but hopefully you know what I mean to say.
If u play warzone I found that footsteps and parachutes are very easy to hear up to 20-30 meters away. But air strikes and mortars will kill your ears. I almost have to turn them down everytime an airstrike is nearby. You won’t hear any footsteps or gunshots when any kind of artillery is called for sure because the explosions absolutely take over everything else.
What would you recommend over these in a similar price range?
@@stansmith7445hard to recommend anything else over these in a similar price range. Easily one of my most comfortable headsets. It’s even more comfortable than some of my headsets that are 200-300$ more. The mic quality seems to be fine, I’ve talked to tons of people and none of my friends have complained. The footstep audio is great for the price of the headset, and my only real complaint has still been the artillery and explosion sounds. Any explosion is very overpowering compared to footsteps or gunshots, which is realistic but also annoying at times in an fps game. I’d rate these an 8/10 after 7 months of use. I have headsets I’d give a 9 or 10/10 but they’re a lot more costly. Can’t go wrong for the price on these. And there’s constantly deals online to get them even cheaper.
do you recommend Arctis 7x or the Arctis Prime
Just got these. They are absolutely amazing.
The ONLY bad thing, is the Mic. You will need to increase your settings even in game, highest settings on your console will still be quiet.
Specifically on warzone: the mic threshold thing is giving me nothing but stress 😩😩 on 1 setting it is CONSTANTLY showing as being heard. This symbol on screen drives me maaaad. Increasing the threshold up 1 suddenly means I have to shout. There is no perfect one rn.
is it fixed? I bought it and its the same issue as you its quiet
I just bought these for my brother and they were on sale for 40$ got a steal!!!
I never leave comments but you clearly know your shit and this video was super helpful, watched the whole thing. thanks man!
I just have to say that when i saw 19m i said meh wont waste my time but then i really enjoyed your review and watched the whole video… ill tell you why i was engaged the whole time. The attention for details and you going beyond and doing the research for us by comparing other headsets at the same price point. As a sound enthusiast i need to have good audio all the time and you did very well to explain how the headset operates in different environments also the mic and basically everything you said was accurate. Let me tell you one more thing i already have bought the headset two years ago but i still watched the whole video and if I didn’t have bought it I would after your review cause you basically covered everything that comes to mind to us who are details oriented devils that like to know everything before pulling the trigger! Keep up the good work 👍
19m?
@@G1Syndrome 19 min!
@@dahman97 Oh ok, btw..which steelseries headset model would you recommend for Xbox today? Unless it's from steelseries, I've heard different things about this brand, but I don't know anymore. I had Xbox Wired headphones and after about 2 years the cushion cover is falling apart and I have the impression that these headphones sound much worse, even though I bought new ones and they sounded similarly bad, and at the beginning I used them well (I finally returned them and I'm still without them). good headphones). I read a bit about wireless, that Wi-Fi has better sound and range, but isn't this method more susceptible to interference?
@@G1Syndrome if you want a decent pair of headphones pick steel series. I wouldn't worry about interference at all. This is from my previous research about the brand. The only down side is the price. Wait for them to go on sale and buy em else look somewhere else. Currently I'm using a non gaming headphones sony mx3 and i love them wont work on xbox though i think.
@@dahman97 Ok, thanks.
Great review buddy ,looking at the steelseries for my next headset (on Xbox) these or the much cheaper 1s that are like 50 bucks now (sales)
But these seems a step up from them
Edit ,oh yes, I have the HyperX ( bought as backup for my wireless TB Stealth) ,hate that mute on the cord slider ,loved my Stealth 600 system with the mic pushed up =mute system.
Looking fw to your Steelseries 1 review.
Have a good one
I was apprehensive about the video as it was indeed long. However, I do appreciate the honesty and how detail oriented the whole video was. This was a great video and I am looking forward to your other reviews in the future. I think I'll go and subscribe now :D
Thanks so much for the kind words Faigz
I just picked up the Arctis prime for $45 on prime day. I can't wait to try I had 9x and I loved sound quality so I had to stick w it
Definitely one of the better reviewers on the platform, dont change a thing
Seems pretty similar to my Arctis 3, same audio bypass and all, just no wind sock. Was considering getting this one just as an upgrade, but as decent as the mics are, that loss of bass pickup is bad for how bassy my voice is, might just keep hold of my Arctis 3 and get a separate mic.
Great review, you got all the important details in and i dont think you should shorten anything! Only question i have is how does the Prime compare to the arctis 3 wired? Sound quality wise im getting mixed responses, maybe the pleather vs the cloth making the difference?
Thanks
Prime is much better loudness and sound wise
@@mikerobbins2076 Which steelseries headphones would you recommend for xbox today?
@@G1Syndrome nova pro wired or wireless
@@mikerobbins2076 I was thinking about something less expensive, am I doing the right thing by choosing between arctis prime and arctis 7x+? Which mid-priced Steelseries headphones would you honestly recommend?
@@G1Syndrome nova 7x
How do you switch between these and 3.5mm speakers without plugging them in/out all the time? That's why I prefer usb headsets.
This review is awesome. Thank you!
Hey, would love to hear your thoughts on these vs the newer Nova 5’s? I currently have the arctis Prime’s and looking to upgrade.
For Xbox Series X, would you recommend the Arctis Prime or the Arctis Nova 1x ?
hi if i want too hear everything and know exactly where ، What do you suggest to buy with A hundred dollars or less? on xbox
hi Great video. How do this compare to Steelseries Arctis 5?
I kneed to know as well
Which is better for FPS games (footsteps) on pc ? Prime or V2
Overall which do you think is better, Razer blackshark v2 or this arctis prime headset
For controller/console- Arctis Prime. For PC, if you buy the BlackShark v2 + USB DAC, you have more control over your sound (EQ, THX virtualization, etc). If those features are important, then buy the BlackShark, but if you just want to plug and play, stick with the Arctis Prime. The BlackShark still sounds great too though!
@@GadgetryTech Thank you, looks like im buying the steelseries now
I am primarily a Warzone and fps shooter gamer. I have a cheap headset and am looking to upgrade , but would like to stay in the under $100 range. I use the 3.5mm port in the controller for my connection. With the Steelseries 3 can I still adjust audio with USB, save to headphones, and use 3.5mm to play? A sense of directional sound for footsteps, etc is what I care most about. Are these top tier for that in the price range or is there another headset that may perform better for what I'm looking for?
Sound quality is top notch on this headset. The microphone is absolute garbage. The first one I got, the mic didn’t work so I swapped it out. The second one? It worked but I had to basically yell like Lil Jon into it in order for it to work on Xbox. I really wanted to like this headset, just had to move on to something else.
Lol yeah it seems the mic is incredibly inconsistent on this headset which stinks. I bought this one, so it wasn't a special sample sent to me by SteelSeries. I must have received a unicorn model though, as the mic wasn't great but not nearly as bad as what I've heard form others.
Awesome review Bro, I just got the recon 500 but thinking about returning them to get the artics prime 🤙🏼
Are you not happy with the Recon 500? Asking because I have both and I mainly play shooters but find myself using the Recon 500 more. They sound great and are far more comfortable.
I still like the Recon 500 more purely for comfort and them sounding good with nearly everything. The Primes just have a little it more detail to them which can help with certain games.
Yes , I did not like them, I wonder if I got a bad set 🤔 The volume was not that loud and second I have a big head the fit was not working for Me. I decided to upgrade to the artics 7p and I love them.
@@GadgetryTech thank you for your time Boss 🤙🏼
@@GadgetryTech I've been looking for a new headset, recon 500, prime and mh751 are ones Ive been looking at
Currently looking at getting either these or the recon 500 and this video has been super helpful with a direct comparison and a few options i didn’t know about were brought up which was great
Which one did you go with?
@@superman37876 I got the arctis prime and love them
Amazing review!
Question: Is this way better than Artics 1??? I don't know Which one should I buy.?
Great video! I'm not truly a gamer but I found them in 37$ and I'm seizing that
In gaming with sound card Prime ise way better, powerful and comfortable than Cloud II, Logitech G Pro x and GSP 601. Why i saying that because i have 3 of them. And with GSX 300 sound card and Arctis Prime is another level headset because have Hi-fi drivers.
You cannot getting full potential with mobo sound card or laptop even PS5 controller sound. No you need good and powerful Usb sound card for this headset potential.
If you guys will get this Prime headset and will use with mobo or laptop don't buy it. Get G Pro X or Cloud II. But if you have a good external sound card, don't think twice and get Arctis Prime.
Which headsets are better between The Steelseries Arctis prime and the Steelseries Arctis Nova 1
Hello, why did you decide to buy and how was the sound?
I'm trying to decide between this headset and the Turtle Beach Recon 500 for my xbox.
if they really do sound just like the arctis pro.... get'em....
For shooters would you recommend these or another headset?
I really like your reviews. I know you said you think they run long, but I like how much information your videos have and they cover all the details for people that like to do their research for these kinds of purchases. The format also seems less scripted / more natural than other tech reviewers, because you obviously know your shit. So if you're asking for opinions, I'd just say to stick with the status quo.
Thanks so much Mark I appreciate it. I try to balance "not wasting people's time" with "but I really think they should know this" on every review haha. I'll likely stay with this format going forward, as that seems to be the general consensus from everyone. Have a good one, and thanks for checking the channel out!
i like this reivew~~~ SteelSeries Arctis is on my buy list, I just want to know----how about compare with ROG Delta S ?? Did you try or try in later day?
is this headset good for open world story games like fallout 4?
So, can they be considered universal? I just love to play games, watch movies and listen to music.
Great informative review. I had a question as I recently picked up a pair of these to use with my Xbox Series X. Simple 3.5mm hook up, the Xbox recognized a headset was hooked up. I could hear the game, but the mic didn’t work. Checked audio in settings, as well as the separate audio adjustment on the home page. Everything was on, adjusted correctly, but still no mic audio. I also noticed the mic mute light wasn’t activating.
So my question is there something that had to be set up on PC first, before these can be used on Xbox? Or should they simply work like any other 3.5mm headset, and shouldn’t the mic light up when muted? Did I just get a bad unit? Thanks in advance.
would you recommend these or the corsair hs65 aurround for xbox?
Is the Arctis Prime better than the Arctis 5
From a purely analog sense yes. Some people like having all the bells and whistles for adjusting the sound/mic, etc. though. With the Prime, the money goes towards high quality drivers, mic, and construction. The Arctis 5 uses lower quality drivers but has more features for adjustment.
Same speakers as arctis pro!! Thanks,good to know cause I can care less about RGB!
Yo Joe, been thinking since the stream this morning, was a toss up between the pc38x and the prime.... I've ordered the prime... It's nearly half the price of the pc38x, and the main reason, pc38x being open back it's going to disturb people in the house around me hearing the game and me hearing them through the headset. Again thanks for the chat this morning. Coupling the prime to the turtle beach chat mixer for the controller
That’s a great combo. I’m sure you’ll love it
@@GadgetryTech Joe my prime arrived today... My team mates can't hear me, they say I'm so quiet :( mic monitoring isn't picking up my voice and on warzone where you can test the mic...it's moving only when I shout or talk loud :(
I want you to compare the weight of those headsets. I really like how you reviewing stuff and I really wish to buy one that is light-weighted. Because I chose weight over sound quality if that sounds crazy enough. But yea. I guess I go for black shark V2.
Hey GadgetryTech great video but i do need some help what is the best sub 100$ for competitive gaming (hear footsteps). thanks in advance
Arctis Prime is up there if you can deal with a slightly quiet mic. If you can still score an Arctis 7X under $100 due to clearance that would be ideal as well. If you need wireless under $100, the Stealth 600 Gen 2 sounds great for the money but has a super sensitive mic. Lastly, the Blackshark V2 is a good all-rounder.
Hey man I really enjoyed the review and idk if your still replying but I’ll just give it a shot. I bought these a couple days ago and my mic is not picking up ANY noise. I made sure it plugged in, Mic’s on, and I went through all the settings of everything to make my mic work. But it still pick up much noise. Is mine defected or is there something I’m missing?
would really love to see a gsp 600 review cause sennheiser dropped the price to 149 € in europe for all versions and now they r only 30 € extra compared to the ss prime and epos h3
It should be my next one out! Still trying to get over some illness issues. It’s all filmed though!
that is probably because of how they sound..... they are very clear(amazing detail)..... but they sound off... like they are our of phase. if you switch back and forth from the gsp600 and another headset/phone you will really notice it.
For mostly playing warzone, these, recon 500, hyper x cloudx or Logitech pro x wired?
At the time of this comment the proce dropped to 70 dollars so which one should i get the hyperx or this headset
Hey man, I really enjoyed the reviw
Realy good review THX
Just bought these today at Best Buy for $75. I play codm on a backbone. My AirPods sounded better. Anything I can do??
Does this headset has any Surround sound or spatial audio?
Hey brother, love the videos. Looking for some advice. Currently running an AKG K553 pro with a mod mic going into a y splitter into by Xbox series X controller. Everyone I game with is saying my mic sounds horrible and they can barely hear me. Torn between going the hdmi audio extractor and dac/amp route (game on a 1440p monitor) or picking up one of these headsets (hyperx cloudx or recon 500). I’d hate to invest in the extractor and amp and have it not solve the mic issue. Definitely leaning towards a simpler fix, and just getting an all in one headset. Any advice?
Hey I know this has been forever since you asked this but sometimes comments get buried if I get too many at once. Sorry! Anyway, if you want a quality all around experience I would consider the new EPOS H6PRO or the older PC38X. There is a special new EPOS model coming out soon but I can’t talk about it yet. The model is H3PRO Hybrid.
Can I connect prime to gamedac? Because my arctis pro broken and damage at the frame😢
The mic sounds really good we're you using the steelseries software or is that just plugged in straight from the box no updates no editing?
The Prime is analog. All analog recordings are done via phone or laptop combo port with no editing done to the mic. I can say that the Prime mic sounds good but is a little quiet compared to others in this price. If you speak loudly you will be fine. If you whisper or talk softly at night, it may be a little too quiet for you.
@@GadgetryTech thanks for letting me know I primarily play at night after the kiddo goes to bed so that's great info
@@GadgetryTech hey i got this headset however i cannot get it to work in the steelseries engine any ideas ive tried a bunch online
@@GadgetryTech I also cannot get the mic to work unless I use the green line in and red line out 2 way jack which is not like my old logitech which you can just use the straight up 3.5mm jack so I'm only getting sound that some pretty terrible and the steelseries engine won't recognize it
@@GadgetryTech I've heard people have gotten duds of this mic so I'm trying to try everything before I consider it a dud and return it to try a new one
Good review
Thanks Matt!
I bought 5 headsets and sent 4 back and kept the lucidsound ls50x. Sent back stealth 600 and 700 gen 2 astro a20s gen 2 and the kaira pros. Didnt try steelseries....do you think i got a top of the line headset in terms of sound quality? And do you think i picked the best one?
I know this was 2 yrs ago but how did you enjoy your lucidsound headset ?
Do we need to charge the headset. I just plug it to PS4 controller. Please let me know, where or how to charge the headsets. Thanks
Charge wired headset? You crazy?
I really like your reviews 👍, how long is the wire of the SS prime for PC?
Thanks! Total length with the PC Y-splitter is 9’ 10”. The splitter adds 6 feet of cable.
@@GadgetryTech great! Now I'm decided to get one. Thank you very much! 👌
For the Xbox series X and to play mainly fps but also other games would you go with the Xbox wireless or the Arctis Prime? For me wireless or wired doesnt matter, im just looking for the best overall.
Prime gives you a lot more detail out of the box, whereas the Xbox Wireless needs a lot of EQ tuning for passable sound. One advantage to XBW though is the adjustable game/chat mix via a dial, instead of having to use the onscreen chat mix adjustment when using a wired headset like the Prime.
@@GadgetryTech but talking only in terms of sound quality, for the Xbox SX, would you pick the Microsoft wireless or the Arctis Prime?
@@pedro_ferreirinha Prime is much better sound quality out of the box for gaming. Mic quality is worse by a bit if that matters though.
@@GadgetryTech Right now here in Portugal the Prime and the Xbox Wireless are exactly on the same price and i´m in doubt which one to buy, i don´t care about microphone or the wireless part, i just want the better sound ones especially for FPS games, of course sometimes i also like to play Forza Horizon and other games, i lknow the primes don´t have EQ but i can buy the Atmos license and i can tune them, after all, if it was you, what would you pick? Thanks again and keep on with your excelent reviews!
could I use the arctis prime on the gamedac since they are tuned the same as the arctis pro wired?
literally watching this video without headset
What software are you using for those headphones? your mike sound is so good, but on my pc i cant even hear myslef and have to speak so loud, even then my friend cant hear me sadge :( even tried 30+ db and its still very quiet damn microphone
Whats your favorite steelseries headset
I got these for christmas however I cannot hear the audio and the mic doesn’t work on my ps4 even though it says it’s plugged to controller pls help
till now , is this one still good for fps games?
They sound is good for fps but the mic is only okay.
@@GadgetryTech would you recommend any thing different than this one ? i kinda in the middle now , cant decide which is best for fps
it was completly helpfull man, like and sub !
How well does it block out outside noise like fan noise?
Hey man really dig the reviews, question what do think is pretty good headset on the 100$ sub price range and a little above that too I’ve been wanting to get a good headset for console and don’t really spend to much sorry if the questions a little vague
Thanks man. What console is it for, do you play with friends often, what kind of games do you play?
@@GadgetryTech I play on series x, and yeah I do play with friends often and I play online and campaign games
@@diegop7225 Is frequently adjusting chat to game mix volume important?
@@GadgetryTech nope not really
So you have a couple ways you can go.
If you want a bright sound stage (very open and detailed sounding), and don't mind the stronger clamp force, the Arctis Prime is a top pick. The controls, comfort, and sound stage are excellent.
If you want a more laid back/smooth sound (not super bright/detailed), then the Recon 500 is a top pick, as the long term comfort on it is phenomenal. These also sell for only $80 which is nice.
HyperX CloudX is an incredible value with sound quality and comfort, but I don't like in-line volune/mic controls which is a deal breaker for my own preference.
Lastly, the Xbox Wireless Headset is a surprisingly comfortable headset, with wireless and Bluetooth support at $100. The bass is overpowering out of the box, so I would use my EQ video to tune it if you go that route and want wireless. The mic on the Xbox Wireless Headset is the worst of the four headsets mentioned here.
I hope that helps! Sorry if I made things more confusing.
what aobut this ones versus Arctis 5 ?
What is the name of the hyperx headphone?
Hyper x cloud for ps4 hyperx cloudx xbox
I have the Steelseries Arctis 3 "Console Edition" and I'm a fan of them, but I was looking for an upgrade on the $100 range and saw this option, so, what do you think if you compare them? Is it worth the change?
Btw, I'm new to your channel haha, first video I'm seeing, definitively gonna see more.
Can’t get the Arctic Prime to work with the Turtle Beach Recon controller. It will work with a standard Xbox controller. Any suggestions appreciated.
Any luck? I thought just about any headset would work on it. I have been thinking about getting a recon controller. When I get the headset, I'm hooking it up to my old turtle beach px22 amp. Yeah its "dated" but it works good still lol.
@@RainWalker24c Yeah. Restarted Xbox and everything worked. Great controller. I've been using a Logitech Pro X headset . A great headset for footsteps with PUBG.
still don't work? ihave the controller and i want to buy the headset
Working fine. No issues
@@flexmcgee8429 ok can you know exactly where the enemy are with this headseat? thank you for responding tho
Thank you.
Arctis prime or Arctis 1 wireless? I think the primes dont have Eq
Prime is better sounding out of the box for sure. The features on the 1 Wireless is nice though and if you buy the Xbox version, it works wirelessly on Xbox, Switch, Playstation, and PC. Technically the Prime does as well, but via wire of course. It really comes down to if you want a little better sound quality or the convenience of wireless.
I am a professional csgo player, should i get it for the competetive advantage
p.s: I am not a fan of 7.1
Picked them up brand new for 50 dollars
If anyone is looking at comments they’re $40 on Amazon rn
What would you say the best wire and wireless headset is rn for xbox? I currently have the xbox one s but will be upgrading to the series x or switching To pc I use the astro a40 with mix amp pro currently cause I like competitive.
Do you have a price limit to the best? There’s a lot to choose from.
@@GadgetryTech Not really a price limit prefer them to be sold at Best Buy usually like getting the geek squad warranty
@@GadgetryTech would have to be good with directional audio got have it for competitive lol but I know you know that already 😂
@@Smoothtiminal So Best Buy will limit you a little bit but, if you want the best wireless headset sold there for Xbox, it's still the Astro A50 as long as you can use an optical cable. If you can't then it's between the Arctis 9X and the Stealth 700 Gen 2 (as far as competitiveness goes).
For wired, it's likely going to to be either the Bose QC35 II or the EPOS GSP 600/601/602. My review for the GSP 601 may go live as soon as tomorrow, but by next week for sure!
Lastly - a "God tier" build (not at Best Buy) would be a y-adapter + Antlion Mod Mic into the controller, with the line out going to something like the JDS Atom or Schiit Hel2 headphone amp, which would then be connected to the Hifiman HE1000se. That whole setup would cost right around $4,000 but nothing would come close for gaming. I'll likely put this all together for a "fun" video of what's possible.
@@GadgetryTech awesome thanks for the feedback and what would be you’re wireless option of not limited to Best Buy jw. I’m have to check them out would you risk sound quality and mic for cutting the cord or what do you prefer wired or wireless
how exactly do you have the microphone connected to the PC? my friend and I have been trying to figure out why the mic quality is very muffled when using the dual audio jack. we think it might be a usb connector because that tends to produce the best mic quality, but the headset didn't come with such an adapter.
I connected it to a laptop that had a 3.5mm (combo port) built into it and used Windows voice recorder. The other method used a much more expensive setup (Schiit HEL2 amp/dac) with a y-splitter that came with one of my ROCCAT headphones and it worked well also.
Same problem , did u fix it ?
who thought that the headset mic sounds better than the one he uses for his vids thats just me tho
Do u recommend these or astro a10?
Nova 1.
@@GadgetryTech Nova cost 50$ while prime is around 40$ should I still consider Nova,my main usage is for the ps4 and I mostly break cords so can u please guide I am in a bit of hurry as I have to order it today thnx alot
That's crazy how much the Prime dropped. Nova 1 has a more agreeable sound profile, and a much better mic. Even though it had a lower MSRP price, I think it's the better headset. Go w Nova 1. For the money it's great and worth it.
@@GadgetryTech thnx a lot bro last qs bro wdy say about the build does it have good durability compared to a10s coz I am a lil rough, I need something which will work for a longer time i.e durability
Again thnx a lot bro
@@bilalkhan-uv2db A10s seem to be more durable but time will tell. I would still prefer the comfort, sound, and mic of the Nova 1 though. So just try going easy on them lol
where can i buy the replacement cord? mine broke sadly
Only through SteelSeries website
Aliexpress
You would have to have been throwing it down to break it?!
Why is the mic not working on ps 5
please answer, is the arctis prime still worth it now? i see many headset on sale but not sure which to get, i play mostly open world game as AC, elden ring and COD as well, will these do me good? or what do u recommend more
It working on PS4 too?
everything
Does it cover your ears? My only problem is when they don’t. I have big ears so that’s why. If it’s not covering my ears then I don’t like them lol
The arctis 3 has the share port
I usually wear my headphones over my hoodie so the ear cushions don’t really bother me
whatd u use to record ur audio? i saw in other mic test a much less quality on the mic :(
Just windows voice recorder. It does seem quiet in general unfortunately. I would consider the Blackshark V2 over this to be honest. It’s better in most ways and still costs less.