how are they i know its 5 months but how are they after all this time and do they sound good i play call of duty quite a bit and need a good headset would you recommend them?
@@nikobrul7147 the device is not rated for 192 kHz however up until an update for windows a few months ago I could also use the option. Without the dac you only get 48 kHz and with it you are only rated for 96 kHz.
I'm watching this now because I am in the Market for a DAC for my new PS5. Great insight, and dude....Your energy and enthusiasm is great! Keep it rolling.
For the record, i own this with the Gamedac. This does 100 percent work on xbox one S. As long as the controller has a 3.5mm jack. However, you must connect the PRO headphones directly to the xbox controller and then you can speak and hear. Just do not use the DAC. Sound is clear, party chat is clear and the other people can hear me well.
Hi! Just wanna say thank you! Your charisma and happiness just make the best reviews ever. My wife and I (yes I hooked her up also on your reviews) love to see your videos. From just looking up for some reviews now, you are pure inspiration for me. For this I thank you again. I want to start soon on TH-cam and besides aiming a different side (gaming) your sharp, funny and straight to the point vídeos guided me with good part of my gear. Please, keep up with this awesome work. Cheers from a dreamer... Have a blessed day @The Techne
man thank you so much for the kind words, support, and spreading the word! glad to have you both here :) PS: good luck with your channel, and if I may just give one tip, don't make it a money thing (job), have fun with it.
Absolutely right we wanna know the details I have been watching reviews on theses headsets by other people and by chance happened to come across your review and what can I say by far its like night and day with other reviews some people might say its long or too informative however you have cleared all my uncertainty and deliberate omissions by the manufacturer a big thank you
Purchased the arctis pro wireless earlier this morning, returned them for the wired + gamedac after watching this. best buy will price match amazon, ended up getting these for $189 + tax!
Addison Heddins I actually purchased the hyperx cloud 2 they are much cheaper and I think they were worth it. I haven’t had any issue with it on my PS4, you have to update the software on it to use its own type of “dac “ on console. But I’m sure on PC it works great if you are trying to spend less than 100. But I’d say go for these if you want to pay below 200 or upwards of 100. These will prob be my next purchase for headphones once my hyperx cloud 2 get to old! Hope this helps you in some way!!
I just picked up an Arctis Pro with DAC (used/like new) on Amazon for $120! An absolute steel for more than half off the new price, and they were basically new out of the box. This my first headset ever and I absolutely love em.
I watched endless videos and your help the most,went for the pro with dac and don’t regret spending the money at all,using your EQ setting and amazing for cod
I had my Arctis Pro headset since 2019 without the Dac for my ps4. the sound I believe was good. I spent the money after seeing your view about the Dac and the EQ controls I would have the sound is F$#@ awesome. Anyone with a ps4 on the fence about adding a Dac get it you won't be disappointed. Awesome view as s usual.
I have the latest Xbox ,PS5 and a PC with the LG 48" OLED TV. Connect the DAC to the LG optical out . Only need one headset that way if you don't need the mic like me
Hey Techne could you possibly do a review on the Arctis 9X? Its a new wireless headset and I would love an honest review of them. Alot of channels reviewed it but they just seem like an advertisement. Would love for you to compare them to the Pros. The 9X is an Xbox headset
I bought this headphones about 3 months ago and LOVE them. This is the best headphones I EVER had. THE DAC is also really cool. Some say you can't get the high volume.. oh YES you can. use the dac and move all on the equalizer to the top.. it so loud you can't stand it! super loud! and I love that on the left headphone, there is the wheel... to turn the volume up or down. On TH-cam I have all volume maxed out......and this way if something is too loud, I just use my wheel. PERFECT. You can't go wrong with these. The lights are cool, you can change them to a few different colors.. red, green, yellow and maybe another. I have mine on green with the mic on red. The headphone quality is very good, the sounds are great. The Dac is VERY VERY VERY COOL! Get it, you won't be sorry. I will never use another headset.. this is for me!
Wow this helped me so much!!! Along with the separate video you did on the non gamedac version. Thank you so much for this review. Exactly what I needed. Keep up the cool videos. You got yourself a new subscriber. 🤙😎
@@TheTechne Can you do a review on the SeelSeries pro hard case. I can't find any reviews of the case on TH-cam. Only place I could find the case for sale was on steelSeries website. Not on Amazon that I could see/find. But a review on the case for the Pro hard case would be really cool. Since I can't really see the size based on the 3 pics on steelSeries website. Thanks man 🤙
you should make clear that it doesnt matter what your motherboard supports if you plug in usb without dac. Doing that bypasses any onboard sound chip your board may have and uses the headset's own amp, which is rather lackluster. If you plug into analog 3.5mm jack then you do get your motherboards sound chip usage, but then you dont get rgb effects and no DTS HEADPHONE:X V2 is available through 3.5mm. Thats a pretty major difference for both music and games and makes the dac much more worthwile. I had initially listened to your review and got the no dac version. Took me a couple days to figure out what was going on and luckily was able to exchange at microcenter for a dac version without losing money. Its much better and feels like the whole package. At moment both your videos concerning arctis pro non dac are extremely misleading.
@@magnusmemes.m I think best sound quality would be 3.5mm jack. And maybe ensure youre audio drivers are up to date as well to get best performance from motherboard sound chip.
@@craftwanderer8802 umm if the dac still plugs into usb, that should bypass your motherboard/soundChip and the hi-res will come from the dac (I believe)
Carlos Durán I have the slim ps4 so I have to use a extra thing to get better sound so it’s not as good as it could be but it’s still amazing ! And yeah they are very comfy bro !
For anyone still buying these headphones in 2021, Look up Arctis Pro + Gamedac breaking just on google. The hinge points where it connects the ear cup to the band is extremely weak and after going through 3 of these headsets now they keep constantly breaking in the exact same spot as those that also saw the same problem. Avoid buying these and buy a headset with a different design.
Hi Techne.... Love the videos.. and really enjoy your honest reviews..... .... I have a question.... on the Arctic Pro + game DAC... The DAC has an Android connection ... can you plug it into your Android phone and use the Headset as normal to watch videos or to game on?
It's not just about DACs cause sometimes getting a professional fax for a professional headset boosted it's performance and a 3.5. May just not be enough to power something like hyper X revolvers so they give you a little usb thingy that can use the full power of that certain headset
Techne, Love your channel and you’ve really turned me on to the Steelseries😊👌🏼. I just bought the Arctis pro “wired Hi-Res. “ without the dac. Can I purchase a dac separately and add it with these headphones? TIA
@@hatimramadan5643 yes you can. It's about $130 for just the dac by itself or $250 for the combo....I just spent $179+ without the dac before I realized I should get the dac since I play ps4 mostly. I'll be returning it and ordering the combo outfit. $70 extra for the combo vs $130 for the dac alone....🤯😵
I play games such as Rainbowsix, Apex legends,COD, im on the Ps5 right now but soon get a PC so both compatible would be nice. With a budget of around 120$ Max I’m willing to pay or alittle more, surround sound and noise cancellation would be ideal aswell as I play shooters.(LF wired mic)
The HiFi audio is for 24bit tracks, only achievable with high quality music, original movies or special streaming services. On a play station at most you get 12bit music lol
I bought the corsair Virtouso and it was complete garbage returned it the next day, got Razor Nari after and jesus another trashy buy, returned them next day too, then got this and man let me tell you the sound of the other 2 dont compare the comfort dont, it sounds amazing and i got the wired one. just love them
im looking for the same answer but i really cant find it.... but through my search i think they are xD but the dac gives u easy access to costumization
Hello. Great review.... Question for ya. Can you bypass the Dac and go wired directly from PS4 controller or laptop 3.5mm plug? I already have an ESS Sabre Dac in my gaming laptop and hear it may be an issue. But, I really want that external DAC for my PS4. Thanks
you don't need the gamedac, just the normal arctis the only difference is the special gameDAC box it adds better audio quality for music but for gaming, it's not magic and if already have a high quality motherboard with good audio out
MushRoom Hater unfortunately the Hi-Res doesn’t work for current gen consoles. Was there confirmation next gen would support it though? Hi-Res WITH Surround Sound perhaps? 🤷🏻♂️🤔
Just ordered the ones with the DAC :o)... was considering the TurtleBeach Elite Pro 2.. these have a nicer design and understood are the best wired headsets for pc and ps4! thanks alot!
I'm regret didn't get the GAMEDAC version because my laptop only support up to DVD sound quality which is 16bit/48khz when pairing with this headset. Buying the gamedac device separately cost almost the same just like you buy a new Arctis Pro headset.
I hate watching these videos... I wanna buy $250 headphones but then I spend all the time watching headset reviews.... And now I'm too satisfied to buy anything😫👏😫
@@sammers213 Yeah, Yah.. they are lool wtf... Now I feel like buying them... did will definitely free up a budget to also buy the Pleather Ear pads and the extension cables on the Dac.
@@tsohgallik Thanks to a gamestop sale 2 days ago i bought the Arctis Pro + GameDAC for my ps5. Original price:$269.98 Discounted price:$149.96 plus 1 year warranty = 169.96 that's including 5 dollars off for in store pick up! Good luck! It seems that they have restock at steelseries. Use this coupon JULIA. Hopefully it still works. Its 12% off.
I love your review. It is informative as well as entertaining, I do have one question though. Arctis Pro Dac vs Arctis 7 ( 2019 ) .. which one is better? I'm in the market for a headset
From my research and finding you can use the hi-res with the PS4 and the PS4 pro because you need the digital optical cable option. Most of The PS4 slims do not have an optical port on the back therefore you can’t use hi-res with PS4 slim. However if you do have one of the other options like the PS4 or pro then hi-ReS should work no problem. My artcis pro’a are currently being shipped and I’ve been doing lots of info surfing. I’m not entirely certain if your PS4 is a messed up as it is definitely supposed to work with the optical cable. I will be editing this comment once I get my arctis pro headset with gamedac to give an update on this information.
@The Techne for sure, they are scheduled to arrive on this upcoming Thursday at between 2:00pm-3:00pm est. I will try them out and see if I can’t get it working as it is supposed to.
Ok I have done some testing but it’s not ideal results, my hi-ReS option lights up on PS4... BUT I have to plug it into the optical port on my TV and I sit a bit farther away from my TV when I game. Also In the actual sound tests I’ve done within the past 2 days it’s not completely necessary to use hi-ReS on PS4. Is it a nice feature? OFC it is lol but I don’t have a hard time hearing game sounds such as footsteps on MW and apex and such. It does sound clearer and more crisp with the hi-ReS but I don’t feel it’s detrimental to gameplay without it. I’m not sure if you’ve tried the optical port on your TV or monitor but try that and maybe it might work. Either way I am definitely a happy customer with steelseries and would definitely recommend the arctis pro with DAC for anyone looking to upgrade your gaming experience. I do wish they would work with both the PS4 optical port as well as my TV port but all in all a very good choice of headset. ALSO it may just be my TV that allows my Hi-ReS setting to work... not entirely sure tbh
Have Strix z370f. Pretty sure it’s better than the dac, but I really have no point of reference. I imagine the dac is required on console since they can’t really push the drivers properly.
Having used all 3 before I dropped the cash there is no way I will ever go back to wired. The high res sound is not enough of an upgrade for me when put up against having no wire at all. Hell after a few days I am not even sure I really heard much of a difference anyway. But I damn sure can tell the difference when I am sitting on the couch watching a movie with no wires to deal with or walking around the house listening to some music as I go about my day. And that is not to even mention bluetooth that lets me take them outside with my phone.
Thinking about comparing this dac with the Phillips sph 9500. Would that be a good ideal? Also thinking about the Astro or turtle beach dac? Good video ideal also lol
Hey dude! Please respond. Have the earcups of the Arctis Pro's been getting loose? For me they are so loose where the small ball joints are and Im scared the headphones will detach/break off.
I just received my pair of Wired Arctis Pro's + Gamedac and I do love the audio quality and customization. BUT, one thing I am pretty upset with is the comfortability of the headset. It fits fairly comfortably until about after the first hour of usage I noticed my ear was becoming sore. Figured it was just my ear and kept using them through the weekend and much to my dismay it became apparent that the earpads of the headset were the problem for me. They seem to not create enough space between my ear and the wall of the headset or maybe I just have odd shaped ears for the design of the cup. However, my Corsair Void Pro's never had this problem so this is a bit of a let down. I have ordered new earpads and hopefully when I swap those out this headset will be all that I dreamed of it being if not I'm not sure that I'll end up keeping it unless I can find a solution for this problem.
I can't speak for the differences between the Pro and the Arctis 3, but I've had the Arctis 3 for years and I haven't even come close to finding another headset that is as comfortable as those, but everyone's head is different, I guess.
@@DarthShadow25 I ordered new ear pads from some aftermarket company and they have worked wonders. The audio quality of the Arctic Pro’s are great but the factory ear pads aren’t that great
Great review once again. My only question is how do they sound on mobile and wether the dac does anything when connected to a phone or should i just plug the headset directly into the phone?
I know u love headphones g935 my search is over wow I'm all giddy now these are incredible gamer headphones I haven't tried others so I cant compare but oh my happy with my purchase I wanted u to try them
Wut headset would you recommend for those for those who want to use it for the PS4 but don't want to deal with wires and sill want good audio in audio control
You recommend them over the wireless but then were gonna have wires hanging all over our floors amd depending how far our couch is and how many people live in our home it's not gonna be pretty. I want that extra sound capability of the dac but I have the wireless considering getting the white ones for my white pro. But the wireless surround sound option improves the sound so much.
I had a problem with my Astro A40 MixAmp Pro TR headset. So I am planning to buy a Arctis Pro Headset. I still can’t decide if I should get the one with the game dac or not. From watching your video I understood that there is not a difference in sound quality, and that they’re both very good headsets. Regarding my setup, I’m not a huge fan of wires all around the place, so I would much prefer if I could connect the headset straight to my controller. Is that possible with the Arctis Pro? Would appreciate any help. Thanks 😁. By the way, keep up the great work bro.
If you haven't got them yet one thing to consider is the volume wheels. I had the artics 7 which is just the 5 but wireless ( which means poorer audio quality) and the two volume wheels are VERY sensitive and made it extremely annoying. Everytime I adjusted the headset the volume would also adjust wildly. I would suggest a pair of gsp 300 from sennheiser or the artics pro. The pro solves the volume wheel problem though. I currently use the gsp 500 and the artic pro wireless and I prefer the sound quality of the 500 but the artics is more comfortable.
I think the high res didn’t work on the PS4 because you used the optical cable- it has to be USB for this to work…might still not work though as you have to set it to 24 Hz in windows and in don’t think you can do that on PS4?
Great video mate! Do you know if I could use the DAC with an Arctis 9x on PC to make it wired? The 9X game/chat mixer does not work on PC so I was hoping the DAC would fix it without me having to buy a new headset? Thanks :)
I had my Arctis Pro + Gamedac for just one day, and holy god are the earcups EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE. Tiny as hell. I thought my big head would be the problem, but no its my dumbo ears that made these unbareable. Will definitely need the wicked cushions. My Hyperx Cloud II's had the perfect size earcups, why do these feel small? I guess it doesn't matter, just get these expensive ass replacements, I guess.
Hey bro! Loving the video! Question?? Would you recommend the wired version (no dac) with the sound blaster g6 or go with the version that bring its own DAC.
Question, pretty sure im going to end up buying this but, I listen to a lot of my music mainly on my phone, Lol so my question is 1 how are the headphones when used on a mobile device and 2 would the DAC still work when using my phone?
Right off the bat, your personality makes me happy lol
that's the best, if I can get a smile out of my vids that's a win!
And the hat too
@@lucutes2936 bruh I now see u everywhere
@lucutes bro this kid is everywhere on god
Yeah agree very likable
I won't take too long on the DAC. Proceeds to spend 10 minutes on the DAC.
lol, man I tried. you should have seen me on the wireless one's shewwwwwww. lol I figured it's best to cover it all
@@TheTechne haha you a cool guy man, subbed
@Agnes Mccamy stfu
@@rohitjammu6047 what did he say
How’s it? Is it comforting for long hours
Ordered one with the DAC on the 22nd, get recommended this video on the 24th at 2am. Thanks, TH-cam.
how are they i know its 5 months but how are they after all this time and do they sound good i play call of duty quite a bit and need a good headset would you recommend them?
@@braaay8973 I want to know too :(
@@kb2564 they r great i have them too
In order to get the true Hi Res audio you have to change it to 96 kHz, 24 bit in your sound settings of the computer.
ik your comment is super old but exactly how do I change to this setting? I just recently got a wired without the dac.
@@toturntmark9800 you check your sound settings and you change it to studio quality 96khz
@@REDDELECTRIC what uf i change them to studio quality 24-bit 192000hz?
Wait true hi res for ps4? This is what you have to do to get hi res for ps4?
@@nikobrul7147 the device is not rated for 192 kHz however up until an update for windows a few months ago I could also use the option. Without the dac you only get 48 kHz and with it you are only rated for 96 kHz.
I was having many confusion about steelseries headphones and after watching your all videos my all doubts are solved👍
thank you so much for watching
I'm watching this now because I am in the Market for a DAC for my new PS5. Great insight, and dude....Your energy and enthusiasm is great! Keep it rolling.
Just picked up the pro wireless and man it's a kick ass headset once you get the eq dialed in. Prefer the dac over my mixamps
If you can live with the static/whitenoise? or maybe you are one of the lucky who didnt get a arctis pro with it.
Alexander Bech get a ground loop isolator and it fixes it no problem
Dom Selleck what's that? I really need it
GEL0gaming www.amazon.com/Mpow-Ground-Isolator-Stereo-System/dp/B019393MV2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ground+loop+isolator&qid=1596655981&sr=8-1
GEL0gaming it filters out the loud hum that you’re hearing a lot of the time
MAN THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED, YOU'RE HELPING ME SO MUCH BEST CHANNEL
Thank you for explaining the dac.. i just ordered one to help improve my 9x and you explain how to use the best, so thanks
Update.... dac doesn't work with 9x!!! Even though website says works with all arctis headsets.. took the dac back daaawg
@@8867jrod nooo. :(
@@alicetrenenbaum289 that sucks, doesn’t the astro a40/50 mixamp work with most astros?
I came for a headset review... and I'm leaving with a new channel to watch. Love it lol
For the record, i own this with the Gamedac. This does 100 percent work
on xbox one S. As long as the controller has a 3.5mm jack. However, you
must connect the PRO headphones directly to the xbox controller and then
you can speak and hear. Just do not use the DAC. Sound is clear, party
chat is clear and the other people can hear me well.
Hi! Just wanna say thank you! Your charisma and happiness just make the best reviews ever. My wife and I (yes I hooked her up also on your reviews) love to see your videos. From just looking up for some reviews now, you are pure inspiration for me. For this I thank you again. I want to start soon on TH-cam and besides aiming a different side (gaming) your sharp, funny and straight to the point vídeos guided me with good part of my gear. Please, keep up with this awesome work. Cheers from a dreamer...
Have a blessed day @The Techne
man thank you so much for the kind words, support, and spreading the word! glad to have you both here :) PS: good luck with your channel, and if I may just give one tip, don't make it a money thing (job), have fun with it.
Absolutely right we wanna know the details I have been watching reviews on theses headsets by other people and by chance happened to come across your review and what can I say by far its like night and day with other reviews some people might say its long or too informative however you have cleared all my uncertainty and deliberate omissions by the manufacturer a big thank you
awesome! so glad to hear I was able to help out! and thank you so much for watching!
Purchased the arctis pro wireless earlier this morning, returned them for the wired + gamedac after watching this.
best buy will price match amazon, ended up getting these for $189 + tax!
Did not know about best but matching amazon prices
@@Supra_Maverick yep..as long as its not a third party seller, they will match.
To enable Hi_Res Audio on PC you need to goto Playback option for the audio device>properties>advanced> then select 24bit 96000Hz studio quality
hey what if i dont have the 24bit 96000 option how do i get that
@@Yoa-cc7bo I might also depend on your audio chipset or hardware if it can output that quality
@@mushi1985 i have a $1.2k pc so idk my hyperx headset was able to give me high res but not this one ig
itsblinked it depend if your motherboard support high res
Finally! I've Been waiting for this!
Dude, this was super detailed. II was about to buy the Astros A40s but I saw these and it seems these are better for a price below 200.
bro i was literally the same hahaha
How are you liking them? Ive got a pair of A40s I’ve had but my dog ripped them off my desk and they’re having some issues.
Addison Heddins I actually purchased the hyperx cloud 2 they are much cheaper and I think they were worth it. I haven’t had any issue with it on my PS4, you have to update the software on it to use its own type of “dac “ on console. But I’m sure on PC it works great if you are trying to spend less than 100. But I’d say go for these if you want to pay below 200 or upwards of 100. These will prob be my next purchase for headphones once my hyperx cloud 2 get to old! Hope this helps you in some way!!
I love your personality, but I bought the DAC version before I even watched this vid haha
Same I got it today it’s sooooo good but I didn’t know how to use it properly but now I do thx
I just picked up an Arctis Pro with DAC (used/like new) on Amazon for $120! An absolute steel for more than half off the new price, and they were basically new out of the box. This my first headset ever and I absolutely love em.
How long are the cables?
@@harleys_8125 the cable from the pc to dac is about 5ft, the cable from the dac to headset is about 4.5ft, so just under 10ft total roughly.
@@Zero8880 thanks👍👍
How do I check if my PC supports the high res options/frequency thing he was talking about?
I think going to properties on your sound control panel, then advanced options and there checking if you have 24bit 9600 hz or more
@@damianabrego7226 that is correct
Great review can you explain how to check pc for high res
sound?
I watched endless videos and your help the most,went for the pro with dac and don’t regret spending the money at all,using your EQ setting and amazing for cod
I had my Arctis Pro headset since 2019 without the Dac for my ps4. the sound I believe was good. I spent the money after seeing your view about the Dac and the EQ controls I would have the sound is F$#@ awesome. Anyone with a ps4 on the fence about adding a Dac get it you won't be disappointed. Awesome view as s usual.
Holy rotten Bananas! haha.. Got me lauighing till the end! Dac for the WIN bro!
LOL
I have the latest Xbox ,PS5 and a PC with the LG 48" OLED TV. Connect the DAC to the LG optical out . Only need one headset that way if you don't need the mic like me
Hey Techne could you possibly do a review on the Arctis 9X? Its a new wireless headset and I would love an honest review of them. Alot of channels reviewed it but they just seem like an advertisement. Would love for you to compare them to the Pros.
The 9X is an Xbox headset
I have been wanting to review them, just waiting for some sort of sale, lol!
6 min into the video I realized this was for the wired version and I’m getting the wireless 🤦🏻♂️
here ya go th-cam.com/video/jrUXldx9kcE/w-d-xo.html
Same shit happen to me but i was on the wirless video
How long are the cables for the Dac version? As couch is about 2 meters away?
Also love your reviews.
Wayne Harries I have it and ur prob not gonna be able to reach unless you buy speperate cables
I know without dac is 3m but it should work
Thank you so much, I thought the two headsets were different but it’s just the DAC that is, and it’s all customisable in the software anyways
you make really great reviews keep it up amazing
thank you so much!
to get high rez on ps4 you have to use a digitel cable and some of the newer ones do not support it
Have u tried this? Does it work 100%
I wish I was a natural presenter like yourself. Thanks for the really helpful video 👍
thank you so much!
Awesome comparison video man !!! As always really enjoyed the details!!
Thank you so much for the continued support!
@@TheTechne No Problem man you totally earned it you make seriously great videos and have created a seriously great community!!!
I got today the gamedac one thank you for you review
thank you for watching!
I bought this headphones about 3 months ago and LOVE them. This is the best headphones I EVER had. THE DAC is also really cool. Some say you can't get the high volume.. oh YES you can. use the dac and move all on the equalizer to the top.. it so loud you can't stand it! super loud! and I love that on the left headphone, there is the wheel... to turn the volume up or down. On TH-cam I have all volume maxed out......and this way if something is too loud, I just use my wheel. PERFECT. You can't go wrong with these. The lights are cool, you can change them to a few different colors.. red, green, yellow and maybe another. I have mine on green with the mic on red. The headphone quality is very good, the sounds are great. The Dac is VERY VERY VERY COOL! Get it, you won't be sorry. I will never use another headset.. this is for me!
I like the video before watching cause i know it gonna be 🔥
thank you for the support!
This is one clean professional product preview ! Thumbs up for this guy !
thank you!
Wow this helped me so much!!! Along with the separate video you did on the non gamedac version. Thank you so much for this review. Exactly what I needed. Keep up the cool videos. You got yourself a new subscriber. 🤙😎
thank you so much!!
@@TheTechne Can you do a review on the SeelSeries pro hard case. I can't find any reviews of the case on TH-cam. Only place I could find the case for sale was on steelSeries website. Not on Amazon that I could see/find. But a review on the case for the Pro hard case would be really cool. Since I can't really see the size based on the 3 pics on steelSeries website. Thanks man 🤙
@@cyclone1175 case? like to hold the headset?
@@TheTechne yeah here is the link. steelseries.com/gaming-accessories/arctis-pro-hard-case
you should make clear that it doesnt matter what your motherboard supports if you plug in usb without dac. Doing that bypasses any onboard sound chip your board may have and uses the headset's own amp, which is rather lackluster. If you plug into analog 3.5mm jack then you do get your motherboards sound chip usage, but then you dont get rgb effects and no DTS HEADPHONE:X V2 is available through 3.5mm. Thats a pretty major difference for both music and games and makes the dac much more worthwile. I had initially listened to your review and got the no dac version. Took me a couple days to figure out what was going on and luckily was able to exchange at microcenter for a dac version without losing money. Its much better and feels like the whole package. At moment both your videos concerning arctis pro non dac are extremely misleading.
I have the no dac one and cant get the dac one should i use 3.5mm or usb?
@@magnusmemes.m I think best sound quality would be 3.5mm jack. And maybe ensure youre audio drivers are up to date as well to get best performance from motherboard sound chip.
what if im using it wireless with a dac? will i get hi res regardless of motherboard? my motherboard is basic
@@craftwanderer8802 umm if the dac still plugs into usb, that should bypass your motherboard/soundChip and the hi-res will come from the dac (I believe)
I’m usually a Astro guy but I’ve just ordered these instead of the a40s I hope they are good !
Are they comfortable and have good sound?
Carlos Durán I have the slim ps4 so I have to use a extra thing to get better sound so it’s not as good as it could be but it’s still amazing ! And yeah they are very comfy bro !
For anyone still buying these headphones in 2021, Look up Arctis Pro +
Gamedac breaking just on google. The hinge points where it connects the
ear cup to the band is extremely weak and after going through 3 of these
headsets now they keep constantly breaking in the exact same spot as
those that also saw the same problem. Avoid buying these and buy a
headset with a different design.
great vid, thnx for showing us how the game dac works!
SteelSeries does do good job on their products.
Nd nice video! love ur work!
thank you!
Hi Techne.... Love the videos.. and really enjoy your honest reviews..... .... I have a question.... on the Arctic Pro + game DAC... The DAC has an Android connection ... can you plug it into your Android phone and use the Headset as normal to watch videos or to game on?
keep up the great content man made me buy the arctis 3s
thank you & will do!
It's not just about DACs cause sometimes getting a professional fax for a professional headset boosted it's performance and a 3.5. May just not be enough to power something like hyper X revolvers so they give you a little usb thingy that can use the full power of that certain headset
Techne, Love your channel and you’ve really turned me on to the Steelseries😊👌🏼. I just bought the Arctis pro “wired Hi-Res. “ without the dac. Can I purchase a dac separately and add it with these headphones? TIA
Also... i’m on PS4
Did you ever find out if you can?
@@hatimramadan5643 yes you can. It's about $130 for just the dac by itself or $250 for the combo....I just spent $179+ without the dac before I realized I should get the dac since I play ps4 mostly. I'll be returning it and ordering the combo outfit. $70 extra for the combo vs $130 for the dac alone....🤯😵
Is to for Xbox or mobile?
@Techne still feel these are they are the best headset out even now? Whatelse would you recommend if not.
My only issue with this is how short the cable is that connects the headset to the DAC.
POV me after the math test 1:10
I play games such as Rainbowsix, Apex legends,COD, im on the Ps5 right now but soon get a PC so both compatible would be nice. With a budget of around 120$ Max I’m willing to pay or alittle more, surround sound and noise cancellation would be ideal aswell as I play shooters.(LF wired mic)
The HiFi audio is for 24bit tracks, only achievable with high quality music, original movies or special streaming services. On a play station at most you get 12bit music lol
I bought the corsair Virtouso and it was complete garbage returned it the next day, got Razor Nari after and jesus another trashy buy, returned them next day too, then got this and man let me tell you the sound of the other 2 dont compare the comfort dont, it sounds amazing and i got the wired one. just love them
My new favorite tech channel
wow, thank you so much!
@@TheTechne in fact, my only subscribed tech channel.
Keep up the good work.
Great review, my man
thank you!
Wait, aren't they both the physically exact same headphones, except 1 is bundled with a dac while 1 is standalone?? I never knew both are different.
Hopefully you see my comment or someone that knows the answer to my question. Is the headset without the dac the same as the one with the dac?
im looking for the same answer but i really cant find it.... but through my search i think they are xD but the dac gives u easy access to costumization
Hello. Great review.... Question for ya. Can you bypass the Dac and go wired directly from PS4 controller or laptop 3.5mm plug? I already have an ESS Sabre Dac in my gaming laptop and hear it may be an issue. But, I really want that external DAC for my PS4. Thanks
you don't need the gamedac, just the normal arctis
the only difference is the special gameDAC box
it adds better audio quality for music
but for gaming, it's not magic
and if already have a high quality motherboard with good audio out
MushRoom Hater unfortunately the Hi-Res doesn’t work for current gen consoles. Was there confirmation next gen would support it though? Hi-Res WITH Surround Sound perhaps? 🤷🏻♂️🤔
Just ordered the ones with the DAC :o)... was considering the TurtleBeach Elite Pro 2.. these have a nicer design and understood are the best wired headsets for pc and ps4! thanks alot!
I'm regret didn't get the GAMEDAC version because my laptop only support up to DVD sound quality which is 16bit/48khz when pairing with this headset. Buying the gamedac device separately cost almost the same just like you buy a new Arctis Pro headset.
Which one is better
Amazing video, also how many audio presets can you create and save
i got Arctis 7 best headset ive ever owned, sounds good battery life is amazing
Ladies love the DAC
His Dudeness lmao he deleted his comment
I hate watching these videos...
I wanna buy $250 headphones but then I spend all the time watching headset reviews....
And now I'm too satisfied to buy anything😫👏😫
wait till cyber monday deals bro !!
@@sucmechris
Does Steelseries have Cyber Monday deal?
Damn, I gotta wait a other week just for them to lower the prices
They’re on sale on steelseries site for 160.00
@@sammers213
Yeah, Yah.. they are lool wtf... Now I feel like buying them... did will definitely free up a budget to also buy the Pleather Ear pads and the extension cables on the Dac.
@@tsohgallik
Thanks to a gamestop sale 2 days ago i bought the Arctis Pro + GameDAC for my ps5.
Original price:$269.98
Discounted price:$149.96 plus 1 year warranty = 169.96
that's including 5 dollars off for in store pick up!
Good luck! It seems that they have restock at steelseries. Use this coupon JULIA. Hopefully it still works. Its 12% off.
I love your review. It is informative as well as entertaining, I do have one question though.
Arctis Pro Dac vs Arctis 7 ( 2019 ) .. which one is better? I'm in the market for a headset
The Pro's are, but the 7's are very nice as well
Is it combatable with PS5 ?
Yes! I can verify that.
Many thanks ,top vid sold me the Dac ;-)
From my research and finding you can use the hi-res with the PS4 and the PS4 pro because you need the digital optical cable option. Most of The PS4 slims do not have an optical port on the back therefore you can’t use hi-res with PS4 slim. However if you do have one of the other options like the PS4 or pro then hi-ReS should work no problem. My artcis pro’a are currently being shipped and I’ve been doing lots of info surfing. I’m not entirely certain if your PS4 is a messed up as it is definitely supposed to work with the optical cable. I will be editing this comment once I get my arctis pro headset with gamedac to give an update on this information.
I tested that on ps4 pro, but still no luck. let me know if you have any luck.
@The Techne for sure, they are scheduled to arrive on this upcoming Thursday at between 2:00pm-3:00pm est. I will try them out and see if I can’t get it working as it is supposed to.
Ok I have done some testing but it’s not ideal results, my hi-ReS option lights up on PS4... BUT I have to plug it into the optical port on my TV and I sit a bit farther away from my TV when I game. Also In the actual sound tests I’ve done within the past 2 days it’s not completely necessary to use hi-ReS on PS4. Is it a nice feature? OFC it is lol but I don’t have a hard time hearing game sounds such as footsteps on MW and apex and such. It does sound clearer and more crisp with the hi-ReS but I don’t feel it’s detrimental to gameplay without it. I’m not sure if you’ve tried the optical port on your TV or monitor but try that and maybe it might work. Either way I am definitely a happy customer with steelseries and would definitely recommend the arctis pro with DAC for anyone looking to upgrade your gaming experience. I do wish they would work with both the PS4 optical port as well as my TV port but all in all a very good choice of headset.
ALSO it may just be my TV that allows my Hi-ReS setting to work... not entirely sure tbh
So whats better for ps4 pro with the dac or without? Or can I get the same effect with the newer astro a40 mixamp?
What did you go with?
Have Strix z370f. Pretty sure it’s better than the dac, but I really have no point of reference. I imagine the dac is required on console since they can’t really push the drivers properly.
Having used all 3 before I dropped the cash there is no way I will ever go back to wired. The high res sound is not enough of an upgrade for me when put up against having no wire at all. Hell after a few days I am not even sure I really heard much of a difference anyway. But I damn sure can tell the difference when I am sitting on the couch watching a movie with no wires to deal with or walking around the house listening to some music as I go about my day. And that is not to even mention bluetooth that lets me take them outside with my phone.
It doesn’t work on Xbox with prodac 🥺
Thinking about comparing this dac with the Phillips sph 9500. Would that be a good ideal? Also thinking about the Astro or turtle beach dac? Good video ideal also lol
Hey thanks for the video, can i use the gamedac for streaming as well same as the mixamp? Putting the PS4 and pc in one mic or not? Thanks
Optical doesn't support hi res only hdmi does dts hd and dolby true hd . Which are like high res tracks for audio codecs
Hey dude! Please respond. Have the earcups of the Arctis Pro's been getting loose? For me they are so loose where the small ball joints are and Im scared the headphones will detach/break off.
Decided to go with no DAC because got it just for 99€!
Where is Asus Rog Delta Quad-Dac heaset review? I would compare it with Arctis Pro
I just received my pair of Wired Arctis Pro's + Gamedac and I do love the audio quality and customization. BUT, one thing I am pretty upset with is the comfortability of the headset. It fits fairly comfortably until about after the first hour of usage I noticed my ear was becoming sore. Figured it was just my ear and kept using them through the weekend and much to my dismay it became apparent that the earpads of the headset were the problem for me. They seem to not create enough space between my ear and the wall of the headset or maybe I just have odd shaped ears for the design of the cup. However, my Corsair Void Pro's never had this problem so this is a bit of a let down. I have ordered new earpads and hopefully when I swap those out this headset will be all that I dreamed of it being if not I'm not sure that I'll end up keeping it unless I can find a solution for this problem.
I can't speak for the differences between the Pro and the Arctis 3, but I've had the Arctis 3 for years and I haven't even come close to finding another headset that is as comfortable as those, but everyone's head is different, I guess.
@@DarthShadow25 I ordered new ear pads from some aftermarket company and they have worked wonders. The audio quality of the Arctic Pro’s are great but the factory ear pads aren’t that great
Great review once again.
My only question is how do they sound on mobile and wether the dac does anything when connected to a phone or should i just plug the headset directly into the phone?
I use an iphone XR so no 3.5 :(
I know u love headphones g935 my search is over wow I'm all giddy now these are incredible gamer headphones I haven't tried others so I cant compare but oh my happy with my purchase I wanted u to try them
Wut headset would you recommend for those for those who want to use it for the PS4 but don't want to deal with wires and sill want good audio in audio control
>> th-cam.com/video/jTHkKudg084/w-d-xo.html
The Arctis 7 wont let you split the chat and game sound so it’s not as useful if you play competitive shooting games. Need to hear those footsteps.
@@drownem2920 so maybe not so great for tarkov?
Drown Em which headset would you recommend then?
Your personality is killer, first video of yours and I’m subbing.
Most used words, “Right there” ☺️ good video buddy
& right here, lol. thank you
You recommend them over the wireless but then were gonna have wires hanging all over our floors amd depending how far our couch is and how many people live in our home it's not gonna be pretty. I want that extra sound capability of the dac but I have the wireless considering getting the white ones for my white pro. But the wireless surround sound option improves the sound so much.
yeah I agree
your video very useful to me thanks
I had a problem with my Astro A40 MixAmp Pro TR headset. So I am planning to buy a Arctis Pro Headset. I still can’t decide if I should get the one with the game dac or not. From watching your video I understood that there is not a difference in sound quality, and that they’re both very good headsets. Regarding my setup, I’m not a huge fan of wires all around the place, so I would much prefer if I could connect the headset straight to my controller. Is that possible with the Arctis Pro? Would appreciate any help. Thanks 😁. By the way, keep up the great work bro.
I use the arctis pro wireless as my main, and love them
Thanks I got normal SteelSeries Arctis Pro and, I will buy gamedac
Hey very good video, I was wondering are they good for mobile gaming?
Would you recommend the arctis 5 as the most comfortable headset under a 100 dollars?
yes, I own the white ones. nothing better than those ($100 price range)
I would say yes. there are some runner ups like the M751, but the 5's are solid all around.
The Techne thank you I was considering getting it but wasn't sure if I should
If you haven't got them yet one thing to consider is the volume wheels. I had the artics 7 which is just the 5 but wireless ( which means poorer audio quality) and the two volume wheels are VERY sensitive and made it extremely annoying. Everytime I adjusted the headset the volume would also adjust wildly. I would suggest a pair of gsp 300 from sennheiser or the artics pro. The pro solves the volume wheel problem though. I currently use the gsp 500 and the artic pro wireless and I prefer the sound quality of the 500 but the artics is more comfortable.
I think the high res didn’t work on the PS4 because you used the optical cable- it has to be USB for this to work…might still not work though as you have to set it to 24 Hz in windows and in don’t think you can do that on PS4?
Can I possibly use the Arctis Pro with a Astro Mixamp or do I need the Gamedac to get the best audio quality?
Great video mate! Do you know if I could use the DAC with an Arctis 9x on PC to make it wired? The 9X game/chat mixer does not work on PC so I was hoping the DAC would fix it without me having to buy a new headset? Thanks :)
Dude, I wasn't gunna get anything but these are nice. I'm eyeing the soon to be released cloud alpha s or the flight s.
You will love these! I really wish hyperx would start putting swivel in all headsets :(
I had my Arctis Pro + Gamedac for just one day, and holy god are the earcups EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE. Tiny as hell. I thought my big head would be the problem, but no its my dumbo ears that made these unbareable. Will definitely need the wicked cushions. My Hyperx Cloud II's had the perfect size earcups, why do these feel small? I guess it doesn't matter, just get these expensive ass replacements, I guess.
Hey bro! Loving the video! Question?? Would you recommend the wired version (no dac) with the sound blaster g6 or go with the version that bring its own DAC.
no
The Techne what do you recommend then to use with
Question, pretty sure im going to end up buying this but, I listen to a lot of my music mainly on my phone, Lol so my question is 1 how are the headphones when used on a mobile device and 2 would the DAC still work when using my phone?
Yes it does. There's a mobile option in there too