the arctis pros, idk why but they look like they're not only for gaming and all steelseries' headset are very comfy! i don't have the money for the arctis pros but the new headset i will pick is the arctis 5
Seriously appreciate your work and insights, man. Saving up for the Arctis Pros now thanks to this vid! I'm sure I'll love them. Keep it up, looking forward to watching more!
I had the Astro A50s and loved them. After about three years-ish the headband started sliding down the on the metal rod (the old ones had a plastic rod rather than metal). They were still useable, just annoying to have to adjust it back to where I wanted it every time before putting the head set on. I decided to get the Arctis 7s as a replacement and instantly regretted it. About a month later I bought Astro A40s and fell even more in love than I was with the A50s. The Astro A40s you reviewed are NOT the newest A40s as you said in the video. The newest ones come "Tournament Ready" with noise cancelling and VERY soft poly ear cushions (I can not hear my wife talking four feet from me, she hates it), noise cancelling mic to where I can vape with the mic right next to my mouth and it won't pick up the loud vape noise, cool-looking ear side replacements and a more comfortable (and also more cool-looking) piece on the top of the headband that rests on your head. If you already have the A40s that you reviewed in the video you can buy these upgrades in a kit that Astro sells online or at Best Buy. You can hear the sound quality in the mics in the video, the Arctis portion of the video sounded horrible compared to the Astro portion. I have the PS4 version of the A40s that I use on both PC and PS4. I do not need to change any cables to hear both PS4 and PC at the same time. I have the USB cable going into my PS4 and the optical cable going into my PC, however I can not use my mic on the PC since the mic only works through USB. I could switch the cables if I wanted to talk through PC and still hear PS4 though. The in-line mute switch on the A40s you had was strange, as mine has an in-line button (rather than switch) that is very easy to push. It takes about 0.2 seconds to go from hands on the controller or m&kb to pushing the in-line button to mute the mic. I HIGHLY recommend getting Astro A40s for whoever reads this and is trying to decide what headset to get. You will not regret it.
I think you got an older gen A40 TR. The mix amp with mute and off button is the older. I just got the new TR PRO + Mix Amp and they are exactly the same as Gramps has in this video. This A40’s TR + Mix Amp Pro have V2 Tech and dolby tech on them. Besides these, the only ones that have that on the Astro line are the A50’s Gen 4, the new ones and the TR’s that they released on the website last month, the colorful ones that cost 200 bucks. Check on their website and you will see that they even sell these from the review without the mix amp. The previous gen isn’t even in the website anymore. Have a good day! :)
Love your reviews. Ive been an Astro owner for the last 10 years. A few weeks ago after watching your review and other reviews I decided to go with the SteelSeries Arctis Pro. The sound is slightly better on the SteelSeries but I have to say the Astro is a hell of a better headset.
@@f_society9151 no their definitely not but the hi res is nice but overall for the price they don’t punch really and music is a much and much between my mdr1000x and them in games their good but no lunch again underwhelming.
just a warning thoigh, i had the arctis pro wireless for a little over a year and the side henge broke up. After super gluing one side the other broke too. And then finally, it broke so hard i couldn't glue it back anymore. Im buying the game dac version just because of its sightly better audio. If you're buying it though, i suggest getting that 11$ insurance on it from amazon cuz it will break i promise u that.
@@pythonNST i have the arctis pro wireless for about 2 years now, those are a great headset but personally i dont think the audio its that great, would you recomend me to change to the ASTRO A40 TR+ mix amp? I get them for around $120 US new haha but i dont know if i should change me to the a40s or sell them
I’ve always owned Astro A50s, but I tried on some Artic Pros a while back and fell in love. Just bought the steel series Artic pro wireless and I absolutely love them. Sound and comfort are better than the Astros IMO, especially after wearing for hours.
Hello. I just subscribed. I found your channel when looking for gaming headset reviews, and I love how you do the videos, and I watched a bunch of the older and newer gaming headset reviews. I will say your reviews helped me choose which gaming headset to buy, and I have purchased one based on your review. I just want to thank you, and say I love your videos and how they are done!
@@Calibretto9 I ended up returning the Arctis Pros, I gave them a week or so but they just don’t have the audio quality I was accustomed to using. My A40s have much better directional audio & bass, which is what I need in a headset for competitive gaming & listening to music.
@@Lumbrett hey, if you have the regular A40's and you wanna unlock their true potential. Get the Soundblasterx G6. I have the A40's TR Mixamp Pro. The Soundblasterx G6 is much better and wow. They sound way better and you can make them much louder. However its probably not worth it if you already have the Mixamp. I have both cause I like audio stuff. I have a few headsets and the A40's are probably the ones I use the most.
@@Lumbrett hey! Just need help deciding.. I mostly play shooters, obviously Cold War and Warzone.. Which one is better to feel and know where the footsteps are coming from? Does the Open-Ear on the Astros help alot? I’ve heard that the Arctis pro is better for all around gaming because of the Hi-Res and stuff, BUT that the A40s are better for shooters
Thank you for a deep comparison and you always do amazing reviews and I think you should have more subs and likes I hope you get 10000000 in like 1 week and 100000000000000 views every day I love your comparison and Good Luck😁🥳
Really surprised this channel isn’t bigger. Great quality content and a great speaker. My only comment would be maybe getting a ring light or something to increase the brightness and clarity. Subscribed
thank you so much. I am always trying to improve the lighting, and everything in between. just wrapped up year one on youtube, so I have so much to learn, thank you again for the kind words and support!
The Techne I had one question for you. I’m looking for a new headset and I’m curious to know overall what your favorite headset for under 100 and over 100 is
@@wyattwilson2355 for what platform? PC is my main and my daily is the Audio Technica ATHM50X (not a gaming headset) paired with a AE9 sound card. I also use the Arctis 7's a lot.
Arctis pro is the best headset I have owned. I can use it for hours and don’t feel any discomfort and when using glasses they are comfortable as well. Had the a40’s and when more than 5 hours had past they would start to get uncomfortable in my ears, specially in the top of the head. Really recommend the arctis pro ;)
@@caletate6293 thanks man was still on fence, these will be for my computer and for that price I want hi res so I might just go with the pros and keep the 10s for my occasional Xbox sessions seeing as they are on sale at steel series right now for 180 bucks
@@TheTechne I see small youtubers like you working so hard and not getting the amount of subscribers and likes they deserve. I hope your channel pops off one day :)
Both built great.... except for the fact that Astro can’t seem to keep its paint coat on. On the second pair and they both have had the paint begin to flake off after a few months. If you are considering Astro, you should know that this is a real issue with their past two generations of a40 headset.
In my opinion I would buy a headset that is desirable to you and then get the Astro Mixamp. I currently have the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pros and can’t wait to get the Astro Mixamp pro TR.
Well... I had Arctis Pro + dac for 3 years. They "pre-broke" so I sold them cheap. I realised my headset had tiny crack near hinge. I used google and found so many dissapointed people have the same problem as I did. I took care of my headset and didn't throw them or used any violence. This is clearly manufacture error. Soon without proper fix they will break and headcups will tear apart. Use google and you'll see what I mean. If you have steelseries or will buy them, you could have same problem, I warn you. Now for a month I have used Astro A40 TR, mixamp and hdmi adapter... Astro is the best! I use these with PS5. Sound is awesome! Quality build and... well basically everything is great. Nothing bad to say. These are premium headsets! Mixamp really gives boost. I don't miss those Arctis Pro headset.
I've owned both sets. Along with the wireless versions of both. The Arctis Pro line is OK at best right out of the box. You really have to find that perfect custom EQ setting for the DAC or else you're really limiting the potential on these guys. The SteelSeries chat mix is probably the worst I've ever experienced on console though..You either hear the game or you hear your party chat. This is my biggest complaint about these -- I need to be able to hear my team as well as the footsteps of the guy sneaking up on me. I've had this issue on both Wired + GameDac and the Wireless Pro versions. The mic quality gets a lot of complaints but i thought it was great. I would say that these are the more comfortable of the two. I wanted to love the SteelSeries because I purchased them for such a great price during the March sale but was very underwhelmed and have since mailed them back for a refund. When I tried the A40's for the first time, they literally made me want to upload a product review cause they were so good and how pleased I was with this purchase. Coming from the Hyper X Cloud II, the Astros were a huge step up. Straight out of the box, the A40's were (and still are) amazing. I found that with the SteelSeries, I'd spend a lot of time searching reddit posts about decent FPS EQ settings (and could never really find one) -- The stock MixAmp settings are perfect. I do have custom presets for different games but generally, the stock Astro setting will do. The only issue I've ever had with the A40 is the in line audio cable going out on me. Quick fix. I honestly cannot think of anything that Astro is doing wrong or anything thats really bothered me.. Even though i've had my fair share of "high end" headsets, I always find myself coming back to the A40's. Both sets are great for different reasons. For a competitive advantage, mainly FPS, I definitely would recommend the Astros. For mixed usage (games, music, movies) go for the SteelSeries.
Loved your video, helped me decide. Especially the fact that you recorded both microphones, since a lot of people don't seem to care how they sound for others.
For me I like the fact that the mute button on my headphones it’s just easier and no i don’t have to search for it cuz Ik exactly where it is... it becomes muscle memory. I currently own the arctic pro and absolutely love them.
Hey there, I really appreciate your videos! I can say I turned into a big SteelSeries thanks to you. you videos were very helpful, and convincing. I baught The Arctic 7 but returned them (not too long ago) .But not because I didn't like them but because other reasons.. Anyway Im planning on buying them again this Weekend. My question is should i Go for the Arctic 7 or Arctis Pro? I'm asking because I do most of my gaming on PS4.. i would appreciate it and thanks again!
I’d say there the same basically the Arctis pro is a more refined version of the Arctis 7 the extra price of the Arctis pro is from the gamdac anyone of them will be great and have no lag But In my opinion of having the Arctis 7 for 9 months of everyday gaming in my opinion the clamping force is a bit strong.
I’ve had both, and I literally just went back to the A40s after having the SteelSeries break from metal to plastic connection on the ears twice in less than two years!
@@dominicduenas9684 I just got my A40s and I’m testing them now. They don’t seem as loud as the SteelSeries Pro with Gamedac at all so far but going to give it a little bit of time
Another good review but the one thing you’re not covering is noise cancellation which is huge for me. Typing tests with the arctis 7p just doesn’t cut it and there is no real improvement with noise cancellation with the Pro from what I’ve seen. The people I group with have commented on the background noise when I use my arctis. I think im going to pull the trigger on the virtuoso xt you reviewed.
I loved the video I’ve been with astro a40s for years now and I’ve been thinking about switching to the steel series pro with game doc and now I’m definitely going to get one
Not kidding, you look and sound just like Doctor Otto Octavius in Spider-Man PS4 which I think is awesome. Thank you for clearing this up. When I was getting my first legit gaming headset, I was stuck between the arctis 3 (I think) and the Astro A40 headset, which of course, I got the Astros because I think at the time they were $50 cheaper, but now looking back, I realize that the Arctis Pro are just a little bit better than the Astros and at a near price. My Astros are in still pretty good shape (albeit I cracked the top band when setting them down too hard and now have it wrapped up in duct tape to keep it secure), but I've always had the idea of getting or at least trying out the Arctis Pro to compare, and from what I've seen in this video, the Arctis are a very worthy replacement if not upgrade. Thank you.
Just upgraded from my Astro A50s Gen 3 to the steel series arctis pro with game dac, & wow… had my astros since 2016. Super badass headsets. But these steel series are something else, sound, look and comfort. Personal opinion tho. Will forever have the A50s gen 3 in my heart, but to me the steel series are game changers! Not to mention those RGB lights were the finishing touch for me!
I have had all 3 I traded the A40’s for the Arctis pro wireless and haven’t looked back. I also got the Arctis pro with gamedac and I love it. Astros sounded great but steel series Arctis Pro sounds even better 👌
I have the previous A40 (the white and red ones) and I love them. I’ve been wanting to get a new headset and I’m stuck between the DT990 pro (which I asked you about in another vid) and the sennheiser hd6xx and don’t know which ones to choose between. Or I could just get the new a40s idk. What do you think?
@The Techne i have off-topic questions, sir. Is Dolby Atmos for headphones (for windows 10) really worth it? Will it improve the overall experiences on my Redragon H510? Thanks in advance for your answer. Really enjoy your works! KUTGW.
Quick question does the Gamedac work on any SteelSeries headset because I have the Arctis 1 Wired Headset! By the way your review made me get the Arctis 1!
Astro a40 with the mod kit sounds higher pitched with less bass. As soon as you remove the noise cancelling ear cups and closed back speaker tags, it gets even lower. I cant make up my mind which i like more lol.
Astros MOD Kit is perfect I got them on my Gen 3s and very very very isolated. Honestly you can’t even hear anyone talking to you once you throw them on your Astros. I can’t really say much for Steels because I haven’t worn them or touched them. I’m telling you guys get a MOD Kit and you will be golden. The comfort of them are supreme, I forget that I have them on sometimes. Nice leather cushion to it overall extremely pleased.
Hi Techne, I'm really desperate ... I currently have SS Syberia 650s that I'm trying to replace. I've tried BlackShark V2 Pro's (Razer) I've tried MMX300s (BeyerDynamics) Both just don't even come close to the 650s Do you think the Arctis Pro sounds somewhat familiar? What I miss in bouth the Blackshards and the MMX300s is the punchy but crisp base. When I give both of them more base, they overshadow the rest. On the 650s, the Bass can be thumping from me shooting, but I can still pinpoint footsteps, too. In general, the 650s just seem more alive!
Astros for me are awesome the mic works just fine i never had problems bout the mic, now the sound is also very gud u will always know what u hearing, the mix amp gives u so much freedom to do wtever u want, finally confort is something u won't have any problem just imagine placing 2 pillows around ur ears 100% a headsets to go for
Steelseries is just fanboy hype. Console users talking about audio quality and cant even use surround sound. Meanwhile the mixamp gives you surround sound off jump. My old astros went out yesterday and i went and bought another set instantly. The arctis mic quality was so trash in this video compared to the astros
I’m a fan of both a50 and a40 my a50 just went out a while ago and I bought a pair of a40 tr. best decision I’m sticking with astros for the rest go my gaming life unless something comes terribly crashing down then yea
Hi, so I own a pair of Hyperx cloud alpha’s, is the Steelseries arctis 5 2019 edition or Logitech g pro x headsets an upgrade from my cloud alpha’s ? (In terms of sound quality)
Are the Arctic pro wireless better or worse than the astro a40 because I’m looking into buying the arctis pro wireless since my PS4 is on the other side of my room and I don’t think the cord will reach. Anyways love the vids, keep up the great work!!
You mentioned the optical port issue with the Arctis Pro (having to plug into TV instead and not being able to use your mic) - does it all work fine if you use a HDMI converter? Similar to what Astro had to release once the PS5 dropped?
Would love to hear your thoughts on LucidSound LS41. Stereo sound is quite impressive with optical cable. Even surround sound is impressive. Originally $200 but got it for $142 on Amazon.
So I actually use the arctis 7 with the gamedac. Had the headset for a couple years and loved it, but I recently got the gamedac and it's amazing! It means that I have awesome performance for gaming while at my desk but I can equally just turn the headset on and wonder round the house listening to music wirelessly. Honestly it's an amazing combo that I would recommend to anybody and it comes in cheaper than the pro wireless by over 100 bucks and slightly cheaper than the pros or the a40s.
How is good or poor is the mic monitoring on these wired headphones please? Mic monitoring on the Steelseries wireless headsets (Arctis 7 & 9x) is worst in class considering they are premium headsets so back to Amazon they went. Astros A50’s much better but thinking to change to wired headphones again. The Hyperx Cloudx Flight for the XBOX is class leading for mic monitoring (if you care for this kind of thing and for me its a must have) but wireless only
The a40s drivers are a more versatile and flexible in tuning. It was tuned correctly being a 40mm driver. Most likely best in its class. Pinpoint foot steps really a selling point for first person shooters.
Hi Im planning on getting a headset, but I cant decide on arctis pro wireless or astro a50. Im playing on ps5 I’m looking for something that have solid bass and great quality sound overall. On your experience, which one you think can meet what I’m looking for?
the a50's will have more bass, but the arctis pro are still my #1 gaming headset. more clear natural sound. now if you want something with more bass, check out the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro, I also covered them
@@TheTechne never have that experience. I just have some ps4-like china controller for some rare games it used. But yes it's fantastic how good it can be. I mean playing games that have support or developed for controller (some old exclusives that comes to PC later).
I have both and the A40's sound much better. I purchased the Arctis Pro w/ DAC brand new for $170 from Steel Series, then purchased the A40's for $200 two weeks later. I have not used my Arctis after using the A40's.
Hi 👋.How are you my friend ? So I was thinking 🤔 💭 which headset is worth the price. The steel series Arctis 🥶 5 or the the Arctis 🥶 pro? what is the difference ? And should I just get the Arctis 🥶3 Bluetooth instead or just get the wired version of the 3’s ? Thanks 🙏 😊 for you’re attention.Take care my fried.
Just got it today, I was using the turtle beach recon 200 before the purchase and I must say I thought they actually felt more comfortable and sounded better than the 9x, I also didn’t feel it got as hot on my ears as it does with the 9x, also I just wasn’t impressed that much with the 9x for the price, the sound just didn’t sounds as thrilling and exciting as the turtle beaches and I just felt like you might as well just not wear them and have the sounds coming out the t.v instead. The only thing I really like is the mic on this and the chat balance between chat and game. I also like that it doesn’t drop out much and that you can turn on the Xbox with the headset.This is all just my opinion, let me know what you think is a better gaming headset as I think I’m still going to have a look about, I want something that has a good mic and chat, plus good sound quality(gaming)
very helpful, i was already leaning more towards arctis pro bc i really don’t want that bulky look that astros have but i wanted to see a clear review of both and this was great! thank you thank you!
I like the Astro mic better, I have 2017 pair of a40s, they could be heavy. I was going to try the steel series but I think I will keep my Astros for a bit longer and wait till they give out
Splitty why do people complain so much about mics if you doing work in the game then your doing work if it sounds good and work well, then you should be happy
Marquis Watson Because why would I want to sound like shit when talking to my friends. I would rather not get made fun of for sounding nasally or muffled. I want to sound clear and as natural as possible if I am spending lots of money on a headset
Arctis Pros can be used on Xbox. You just have to have a PC nearby your Xbox. I use the the USB cable to my PC and the optical from the Xbox. The Xbox companion app will mix your party chat. Game chat is not an option through this route, but Xbox party chat is.
So, for $100 price point, I was thinking about buying either the hyperx cloud alpha/cloud 2 or steelseries arctis 5. Which one do you think I should get? Also if any more suggestions please reply to the comment :)
I would recommend the Arctis 5 for any platform. SteelSeries is such a good reliable company, and they make GREAT headsets. however if you’re playing on pc, the Cloud Alphas are also very good. Do not get either of the Hyperx ones on console, as they are not made for it. The Sennheiser Gsp 300 are also very good sounding. Either of those will work :) (gsp 300 good for pc, but not console. Hyperx cloud alpha good for pc, but not console. Arctis 5 good for every system. I would not recommend the cloud 2 over any of the other ones)
For people with bigger heads, better not even try the SteelSeries headset. I got the Arctis 9x last night and it is by no means comfortable. My ears touch the speaker cloth and the Arctis do not offer much adjustment for space. Sound does indeed sound louder through the SteelSeries, but not as comfortable compared to Astro.
Astro a40 after 4 years of use the rubber of the mic falls apart, the headset cups are faling apart and multiple connects and disconnects on ps4. Headset was always in a astro covervox when not in use. No kids played with it. So max lifetime is about 4 years. Time for a new one, replacement of mic and ear cups are more expensive 😁. Tyvm for the video, maybe im gonna switch to the steel series
hey there can you help me which one is better arctis 7 2019 or corsair hs70 pro? i want bass for music and actually im not really playing competitive games i only play triple A games and some other online games like LoL etc.
how about arctis pro without DAC vs Senn PC37X, can you make the comparison, i know it has different price tag, but i want to know about these 2 gaming headphone. thx. my refferrence is arctis 7.
Can I use the steel series Arctis pro with the Astro mix amp? Because I have astros right now but all I need is a new headset and I wouldn’t need the DAC if I can use my Astro mix amp with the Arctis
What one would you pick & why?
the arctis pros, idk why but they look like they're not only for gaming and all steelseries' headset are very comfy! i don't have the money for the arctis pros but the new headset i will pick is the arctis 5
@@xosimo the arctis 5's are very very nice!
@@TheTechne i know, i love the detachable cable and the RGB all around!
@@xosimo you read my mind my friend, picking the arctis 5 up next week!
Definitely A40’s the Arctis Pro are extremely uncomfortable and constantly have to re-adjust mid game
Seriously appreciate your work and insights, man. Saving up for the Arctis Pros now thanks to this vid! I'm sure I'll love them. Keep it up, looking forward to watching more!
Your video was in my recommendation and I don't regret clicking on it.
I had the Astro A50s and loved them. After about three years-ish the headband started sliding down the on the metal rod (the old ones had a plastic rod rather than metal). They were still useable, just annoying to have to adjust it back to where I wanted it every time before putting the head set on. I decided to get the Arctis 7s as a replacement and instantly regretted it. About a month later I bought Astro A40s and fell even more in love than I was with the A50s. The Astro A40s you reviewed are NOT the newest A40s as you said in the video. The newest ones come "Tournament Ready" with noise cancelling and VERY soft poly ear cushions (I can not hear my wife talking four feet from me, she hates it), noise cancelling mic to where I can vape with the mic right next to my mouth and it won't pick up the loud vape noise, cool-looking ear side replacements and a more comfortable (and also more cool-looking) piece on the top of the headband that rests on your head. If you already have the A40s that you reviewed in the video you can buy these upgrades in a kit that Astro sells online or at Best Buy. You can hear the sound quality in the mics in the video, the Arctis portion of the video sounded horrible compared to the Astro portion. I have the PS4 version of the A40s that I use on both PC and PS4. I do not need to change any cables to hear both PS4 and PC at the same time. I have the USB cable going into my PS4 and the optical cable going into my PC, however I can not use my mic on the PC since the mic only works through USB. I could switch the cables if I wanted to talk through PC and still hear PS4 though. The in-line mute switch on the A40s you had was strange, as mine has an in-line button (rather than switch) that is very easy to push. It takes about 0.2 seconds to go from hands on the controller or m&kb to pushing the in-line button to mute the mic. I HIGHLY recommend getting Astro A40s for whoever reads this and is trying to decide what headset to get. You will not regret it.
I think you got an older gen A40 TR. The mix amp with mute and off button is the older. I just got the new TR PRO + Mix Amp and they are exactly the same as Gramps has in this video. This A40’s TR + Mix Amp Pro have V2 Tech and dolby tech on them. Besides these, the only ones that have that on the Astro line are the A50’s Gen 4, the new ones and the TR’s that they released on the website last month, the colorful ones that cost 200 bucks. Check on their website and you will see that they even sell these from the review without the mix amp. The previous gen isn’t even in the website anymore.
Have a good day! :)
they have a metal screw where you can tighten how loose or tight the slider rod is
Loser vaping😂
Subscribed. I love your enthusiasm and positive energy, lord knows we all need it right now.
Love your reviews. Ive been an Astro owner for the last 10 years. A few weeks ago after watching your review and other reviews I decided to go with the SteelSeries Arctis Pro. The sound is slightly better on the SteelSeries but I have to say the Astro is a hell of a better headset.
What makes the astros better in your opinion.
@@ar12. huge head
@@HaHa-gg9dl that make sense as by design being a more traditional headset but for me I’m quite comfortable with the antics pro their a nice headset.
@@ar12. the sound of arctis pro is the same as arctis 7p?
@@f_society9151 no their definitely not but the hi res is nice but overall for the price they don’t punch really and music is a much and much between my mdr1000x and them in games their good but no lunch again underwhelming.
I love the Arctis pro wireless I brought after seeing you video.:-)
I really like your reviews.
glad I was able to help out, and thank you for the kind words
@@TheTechne me too, but I need help getting the best settings out of it through ps4
just a warning thoigh, i had the arctis pro wireless for a little over a year and the side henge broke up. After super gluing one side the other broke too. And then finally, it broke so hard i couldn't glue it back anymore. Im buying the game dac version just because of its sightly better audio. If you're buying it though, i suggest getting that 11$ insurance on it from amazon cuz it will break i promise u that.
@@pythonNST a lot of people have had them for years with no issues, just take care of your stuff...
@@pythonNST i have the arctis pro wireless for about 2 years now, those are a great headset but personally i dont think the audio its that great, would you recomend me to change to the ASTRO A40 TR+ mix amp? I get them for around $120 US new haha but i dont know if i should change me to the a40s or sell them
I’ve always owned Astro A50s, but I tried on some Artic Pros a while back and fell in love. Just bought the steel series Artic pro wireless and I absolutely love them. Sound and comfort are better than the Astros IMO, especially after wearing for hours.
Is it easy to make footsteps louder
You're going crazy buddy
Ayy this is the review I was waiting for!! Good job on the review man😀
thank you!
😱 it’s out the review I was waiting for 😂 Really good review the quality and edits are getting better 👍
thank you so much! learning with every vid
Always making great reviews, :)
thank you so much!
Hello. I just subscribed. I found your channel when looking for gaming headset reviews, and I love how you do the videos, and I watched a bunch of the older and newer gaming headset reviews. I will say your reviews helped me choose which gaming headset to buy, and I have purchased one based on your review. I just want to thank you, and say I love your videos and how they are done!
thank you so much for the kind words and support! so glad to hear I was able to help out!!
Great video! I just upgraded from my old Astro A40s to the Arctis Pro & I’m honestly missing the Astros sound
I really prefer the Astros too.
@@Calibretto9 I ended up returning the Arctis Pros, I gave them a week or so but they just don’t have the audio quality I was accustomed to using. My A40s have much better directional audio & bass, which is what I need in a headset for competitive gaming & listening to music.
yea me too i had astro a10 i really like but then switch to the arctis pro and didnt like so i ended up with the astro a40 and there so much better
@@Lumbrett hey, if you have the regular A40's and you wanna unlock their true potential. Get the Soundblasterx G6. I have the A40's TR Mixamp Pro. The Soundblasterx G6 is much better and wow. They sound way better and you can make them much louder. However its probably not worth it if you already have the Mixamp. I have both cause I like audio stuff. I have a few headsets and the A40's are probably the ones I use the most.
@@Lumbrett hey! Just need help deciding.. I mostly play shooters, obviously Cold War and Warzone.. Which one is better to feel and know where the footsteps are coming from? Does the Open-Ear on the Astros help alot? I’ve heard that the Arctis pro is better for all around gaming because of the Hi-Res and stuff, BUT that the A40s are better for shooters
imagine if the techne is sponsored, he would be reviewing tons of gear xD
then he’d be bias towards that company
Wat
Im surprised he isnt! His reviews are always high quality and very informational. I think he's the goat of headset reviews
It would ruin the videos in my opinion
Thank you for a deep comparison and you always do amazing reviews and I think you should have more subs and likes I hope you get 10000000 in like 1 week and 100000000000000 views every day I love your comparison and Good Luck😁🥳
thank you so much for the kind words and support
@@TheTechne your welcome keep up the good work
Really surprised this channel isn’t bigger. Great quality content and a great speaker. My only comment would be maybe getting a ring light or something to increase the brightness and clarity. Subscribed
thank you so much. I am always trying to improve the lighting, and everything in between. just wrapped up year one on youtube, so I have so much to learn, thank you again for the kind words and support!
The Techne no problem. That’s great for year one! Good luck!
@@wyattwilson2355 thank you!!
The Techne I had one question for you. I’m looking for a new headset and I’m curious to know overall what your favorite headset for under 100 and over 100 is
@@wyattwilson2355 for what platform? PC is my main and my daily is the Audio Technica ATHM50X (not a gaming headset) paired with a AE9 sound card. I also use the Arctis 7's a lot.
Had to sub. Great video. I think I’m gonna go with the astros and try pleather cups.
Arctis pro is the best headset I have owned. I can use it for hours and don’t feel any discomfort and when using glasses they are comfortable as well. Had the a40’s and when more than 5 hours had past they would start to get uncomfortable in my ears, specially in the top of the head. Really recommend the arctis pro ;)
Great job and great review. I went with Astro.
Thank you so much for this comparison, these two have been on my list to replace my a10s
What did you end up with have a set of A10s and I'm looking for the samething
@@aagaaadagg I went with the A40s with the equalizer, fantastic sound quality
@@caletate6293 thanks man was still on fence, these will be for my computer and for that price I want hi res so I might just go with the pros and keep the 10s for my occasional Xbox sessions seeing as they are on sale at steel series right now for 180 bucks
@@caletate6293 thanks for the reply BTW
You deserve a lot more subscribers keep up the good work
thank you so much!! :)
@@TheTechne I see small youtubers like you working so hard and not getting the amount of subscribers and likes they deserve. I hope your channel pops off one day :)
Both built great.... except for the fact that Astro can’t seem to keep its paint coat on. On the second pair and they both have had the paint begin to flake off after a few months. If you are considering Astro, you should know that this is a real issue with their past two generations of a40 headset.
You're reviews are by far the best best Techne.
thank you so much!
The Techne please help ke
Me
Steelseries.love this channel,keep going!!!
I got Astros and there definitely worth it
you cover everything. thank you so much!!
thank you for watching :)
Finally, you read my mind man. Call you mystic Mac because you predict these tings! 😂
lol
In my opinion I would buy a headset that is desirable to you and then get the Astro Mixamp. I currently have the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pros and can’t wait to get the Astro Mixamp pro TR.
I enjoy watching your channel very informative ... i have a question will the steelseries arctis pro work on xbox s/s
10:41 Mic test
Thank you
Thank you
Astro mic sounds so much better
Well... I had Arctis Pro + dac for 3 years. They "pre-broke" so I sold them cheap. I realised my headset had tiny crack near hinge. I used google and found so many dissapointed people have the same problem as I did. I took care of my headset and didn't throw them or used any violence. This is clearly manufacture error. Soon without proper fix they will break and headcups will tear apart. Use google and you'll see what I mean. If you have steelseries or will buy them, you could have same problem, I warn you.
Now for a month I have used Astro A40 TR, mixamp and hdmi adapter... Astro is the best! I use these with PS5. Sound is awesome! Quality build and... well basically everything is great. Nothing bad to say. These are premium headsets! Mixamp really gives boost. I don't miss those Arctis Pro headset.
I've owned both sets. Along with the wireless versions of both.
The Arctis Pro line is OK at best right out of the box. You really have to find that perfect custom EQ setting for the DAC or else you're really limiting the potential on these guys.
The SteelSeries chat mix is probably the worst I've ever experienced on console though..You either hear the game or you hear your party chat. This is my biggest complaint about these -- I need to be able to hear my team as well as the footsteps of the guy sneaking up on me. I've had this issue on both Wired + GameDac and the Wireless Pro versions. The mic quality gets a lot of complaints but i thought it was great. I would say that these are the more comfortable of the two.
I wanted to love the SteelSeries because I purchased them for such a great price during the March sale but was very underwhelmed and have since mailed them back for a refund.
When I tried the A40's for the first time, they literally made me want to upload a product review cause they were so good and how pleased I was with this purchase. Coming from the Hyper X Cloud II, the Astros were a huge step up. Straight out of the box, the A40's were (and still are) amazing. I found that with the SteelSeries, I'd spend a lot of time searching reddit posts about decent FPS EQ settings (and could never really find one) -- The stock MixAmp settings are perfect. I do have custom presets for different games but generally, the stock Astro setting will do. The only issue I've ever had with the A40 is the in line audio cable going out on me. Quick fix.
I honestly cannot think of anything that Astro is doing wrong or anything thats really bothered me.. Even though i've had my fair share of "high end" headsets, I always find myself coming back to the A40's.
Both sets are great for different reasons. For a competitive advantage, mainly FPS, I definitely would recommend the Astros. For mixed usage (games, music, movies) go for the SteelSeries.
may be you didnt get the whole experience with the Arctis Pro because you play on Console
Loved your video, helped me decide. Especially the fact that you recorded both microphones, since a lot of people don't seem to care how they sound for others.
For me I like the fact that the mute button on my headphones it’s just easier and no i don’t have to search for it cuz Ik exactly where it is... it becomes muscle memory. I currently own the arctic pro and absolutely love them.
Hey there, I really appreciate your videos! I can say I turned into a big SteelSeries thanks to you. you videos were very helpful, and convincing. I baught The Arctic 7 but returned them (not too long ago) .But not because I didn't like them but because other reasons.. Anyway Im planning on buying them again this Weekend. My question is should i Go for the Arctic 7 or Arctis Pro? I'm asking because I do most of my gaming on PS4.. i would appreciate it and thanks again!
i prefer wireless headsets honestly but i feel like i missing out on quality
I’d say there the same basically the Arctis pro is a more refined version of the Arctis 7 the extra price of the Arctis pro is from the gamdac anyone of them will be great and have no lag But In my opinion of having the Arctis 7 for 9 months of everyday gaming in my opinion the clamping force is a bit strong.
I always appreciate these detailed comparisons! Thanks!
Hey loved your video. Still hard to choose, lol. Think im picking the Artics, but I hear they are not as loud.
they are plenty loud
I’ve had both, and I literally just went back to the A40s after having the SteelSeries break from metal to plastic connection on the ears twice in less than two years!
mine literally just broke in this same fashion smh
Would you say the Astros audio and mic are worth it though over steelseries?
@@dominicduenas9684 I just got my A40s and I’m testing them now. They don’t seem as loud as the SteelSeries Pro with Gamedac at all so far but going to give it a little bit of time
Another good review but the one thing you’re not covering is noise cancellation which is huge for me. Typing tests with the arctis 7p just doesn’t cut it and there is no real improvement with noise cancellation with the Pro from what I’ve seen. The people I group with have commented on the background noise when I use my arctis. I think im going to pull the trigger on the virtuoso xt you reviewed.
I loved the video I’ve been with astro a40s for years now and I’ve been thinking about switching to the steel series pro with game doc and now I’m definitely going to get one
How is it?
Been wanting a40's for like 10 years now. Still would pick those hands down. I love the design
Thanks for the awesome review you made me want to buy the Arctis Pro Wireless!!!
thank you for watching
@@TheTechne Which one do you suggest I buy for PS4? I don’t understand much English 😅
@@mirkuiz_9122 definitely Astro a40 tr because u can customise It more
Not kidding, you look and sound just like Doctor Otto Octavius in Spider-Man PS4 which I think is awesome. Thank you for clearing this up. When I was getting my first legit gaming headset, I was stuck between the arctis 3 (I think) and the Astro A40 headset, which of course, I got the Astros because I think at the time they were $50 cheaper, but now looking back, I realize that the Arctis Pro are just a little bit better than the Astros and at a near price. My Astros are in still pretty good shape (albeit I cracked the top band when setting them down too hard and now have it wrapped up in duct tape to keep it secure), but I've always had the idea of getting or at least trying out the Arctis Pro to compare, and from what I've seen in this video, the Arctis are a very worthy replacement if not upgrade. Thank you.
On the a40 if you have the mix amp it goes from 20k to 48k. That’s why they sound so good!
Great review, question... at 15:03 what keyboard is that? or what keycap sets are those?
HyperX pudding keycap white edition
Just upgraded from my Astro A50s Gen 3 to the steel series arctis pro with game dac, & wow… had my astros since 2016. Super badass headsets. But these steel series are something else, sound, look and comfort. Personal opinion tho. Will forever have the A50s gen 3 in my heart, but to me the steel series are game changers! Not to mention those RGB lights were the finishing touch for me!
I have had all 3 I traded the A40’s for the Arctis pro wireless and haven’t looked back. I also got the Arctis pro with gamedac and I love it. Astros sounded great but steel series Arctis Pro sounds even better 👌
Do you use it on ps5?
@@hatimramadan5643 Xbox series x but it works on all consoles through PS4 mode and it has a specific mode for PS5
Please can you do a full comparison of the artics 1 and the artics 3
Great vid techne
;) hit that bell
I have I did that on the first video I watched of you, you are great
Too late for me, I've already ordered the Arctis 1. Can't wait for them to arrive next week
@@raskarl nice, the 1's are great!
@@itsgeorge1235 thank you so much for the support!
Nice video man! Do you use the high res while gaming? Would love to know if you choose high res over dts in games
I have the previous A40 (the white and red ones) and I love them. I’ve been wanting to get a new headset and I’m stuck between the DT990 pro (which I asked you about in another vid) and the sennheiser hd6xx and don’t know which ones to choose between. Or I could just get the new a40s idk. What do you think?
tiptop Boi neither cause no one has replied
Are you also using the MixAmp on your current setup?
So, the "Sound bleed" on the A40s is non existent unless you have your volume all the way down.
Brian cobb I think he was talking about the sound going out as well not just coming in
What an awesome vid thanks a lot i brought the steelseries arctis pro with game dac
@The Techne
i have off-topic questions, sir.
Is Dolby Atmos for headphones (for windows 10) really worth it?
Will it improve the overall experiences on my Redragon H510?
Thanks in advance for your answer.
Really enjoy your works!
KUTGW.
atmos is great, and yes it does give it a nice sound. I use it all the time on xbox one.
Quick question does the Gamedac work on any SteelSeries headset because I have the Arctis 1 Wired Headset! By the way your review made me get the Arctis 1!
Astro a40 with the mod kit sounds higher pitched with less bass. As soon as you remove the noise cancelling ear cups and closed back speaker tags, it gets even lower. I cant make up my mind which i like more lol.
Astros MOD Kit is perfect I got them on my Gen 3s and very very very isolated. Honestly you can’t even hear anyone talking to you once you throw them on your Astros. I can’t really say much for Steels because I haven’t worn them or touched them. I’m telling you guys get a MOD Kit and you will be golden. The comfort of them are supreme, I forget that I have them on sometimes. Nice leather cushion to it overall extremely pleased.
Hi Techne, I'm really desperate ... I currently have SS Syberia 650s that I'm trying to replace.
I've tried BlackShark V2 Pro's (Razer)
I've tried MMX300s (BeyerDynamics)
Both just don't even come close to the 650s
Do you think the Arctis Pro sounds somewhat familiar?
What I miss in bouth the Blackshards and the MMX300s is the punchy but crisp base.
When I give both of them more base, they overshadow the rest.
On the 650s, the Bass can be thumping from me shooting, but I can still pinpoint footsteps, too.
In general, the 650s just seem more alive!
Your reviews are awesome bud, thanks from a new subscriber!
thank you so much
Astros for me are awesome the mic works just fine i never had problems bout the mic, now the sound is also very gud u will always know what u hearing, the mix amp gives u so much freedom to do wtever u want, finally confort is something u won't have any problem just imagine placing 2 pillows around ur ears
100% a headsets to go for
Steelseries is just fanboy hype. Console users talking about audio quality and cant even use surround sound. Meanwhile the mixamp gives you surround sound off jump. My old astros went out yesterday and i went and bought another set instantly. The arctis mic quality was so trash in this video compared to the astros
I’m a fan of both a50 and a40 my a50 just went out a while ago and I bought a pair of a40 tr. best decision I’m sticking with astros for the rest go my gaming life unless something comes terribly crashing down then yea
Hi, so I own a pair of Hyperx cloud alpha’s, is the Steelseries arctis 5 2019 edition or Logitech g pro x headsets an upgrade from my cloud alpha’s ? (In terms of sound quality)
yes, I would say both sound better, and If I had to pick one it would be the 5's
Thank you 😊
Kermit My brother has cloud alphas and I have arctis 5 and the arctis sound way better and definitely pick the arctis 5
Hi, love the review but had to ask.. if i had about 350-400 for a headset what would you suggest?
what platform?
@@TheTechne PC wouldn't mind if it worked with my ps4 as well but doesn't need too.
Are the Arctic pro wireless better or worse than the astro a40 because I’m looking into buying the arctis pro wireless since my PS4 is on the other side of my room and I don’t think the cord will reach. Anyways love the vids, keep up the great work!!
Better. Way better.
Oh ok cool thanks guys!!
Both are clearly worst than my Hyper X Cloud Flight's and more expensive 😂😂😂😂
@@mrbigtymer78 Not one bit.
oh the pro wireless 100%, both are great but the pro wireless wins that VS
You mentioned the optical port issue with the Arctis Pro (having to plug into TV instead and not being able to use your mic) - does it all work fine if you use a HDMI converter? Similar to what Astro had to release once the PS5 dropped?
Techne which one would you recommend for Christmas the arctis 5 or the a40 tr x-edition
I got the a40 because they are super comfy
Would love to hear your thoughts on LucidSound LS41. Stereo sound is quite impressive with optical cable. Even surround sound is impressive. Originally $200 but got it for $142 on Amazon.
So I actually use the arctis 7 with the gamedac. Had the headset for a couple years and loved it, but I recently got the gamedac and it's amazing! It means that I have awesome performance for gaming while at my desk but I can equally just turn the headset on and wonder round the house listening to music wirelessly. Honestly it's an amazing combo that I would recommend to anybody and it comes in cheaper than the pro wireless by over 100 bucks and slightly cheaper than the pros or the a40s.
How is good or poor is the mic monitoring on these wired headphones please? Mic monitoring on the Steelseries wireless headsets (Arctis 7 & 9x) is worst in class considering they are premium headsets so back to Amazon they went. Astros A50’s much better but thinking to change to wired headphones again. The Hyperx Cloudx Flight for the XBOX is class leading for mic monitoring (if you care for this kind of thing and for me its a must have) but wireless only
Quick question! What do you suggest, Hi-Res on or try to tamper around with DTS?
Is DTS worth it in general?
Make ur top 5 personal preference best headsets
will do
Anything above 20k and below 20hz you cannot hear or notice. Ask any audio engineer. Any brand that says 40k frequency response is just marketing.
Do you think any of these are better than the combo you recommended before, Audio-Technica ATH-G1 and Creative G6?
id go eith the AT'S
Thank you! Helped a lot, I went with the Astros - gonna buy the pleathers too (thx for that insight too) :-)
A year and a half later, I just bought Astro A40s...BIG WIN!
The a40s drivers are a more versatile and flexible in tuning. It was tuned correctly being a 40mm driver. Most likely best in its class. Pinpoint foot steps really a selling point for first person shooters.
Hi
Im planning on getting a headset, but I cant decide on arctis pro wireless or astro a50. Im playing on ps5 I’m looking for something that have solid bass and great quality sound overall. On your experience, which one you think can meet what I’m looking for?
the a50's will have more bass, but the arctis pro are still my #1 gaming headset. more clear natural sound. now if you want something with more bass, check out the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro, I also covered them
Thanks man!! Much appreciated!
Using the leather earpads with the astros is a must, it really turns it into a premium headset
Truth. But at a premium price. :/
How does it turn it premium ? Not being sarcastic just wondering
I'm just in love with steelseries design. But that controller from Astros looks dope!)
I'm so hooked on the xbox controller, but I have been wanting to try some others
@@TheTechne never have that experience. I just have some ps4-like china controller for some rare games it used. But yes it's fantastic how good it can be. I mean playing games that have support or developed for controller (some old exclusives that comes to PC later).
i will go with a40 because it is so durable that you can smash it on my table when i get mad like lazarbeam
I have both and the A40's sound much better. I purchased the Arctis Pro w/ DAC brand new for $170 from Steel Series, then purchased the A40's for $200 two weeks later. I have not used my Arctis after using the A40's.
Hi 👋.How are you my friend ? So I was thinking 🤔 💭 which headset is worth the price. The steel series Arctis 🥶 5 or the the Arctis 🥶 pro? what is the difference ? And should I just get the Arctis 🥶3 Bluetooth instead or just get the wired version of the 3’s ? Thanks 🙏 😊 for you’re attention.Take care my fried.
Arctis pro's
The Techne, but isn’t the Arctis 5 is the same thing as the pros ?
@@Andrew_aio no
What is the difference?
Just got it today, I was using the turtle beach recon 200 before the purchase and I must say I thought they actually felt more comfortable and sounded better than the 9x, I also didn’t feel it got as hot on my ears as it does with the 9x, also I just wasn’t impressed that much with the 9x for the price, the sound just didn’t sounds as thrilling and exciting as the turtle beaches and I just felt like you might as well just not wear them and have the sounds coming out the t.v instead. The only thing I really like is the mic on this and the chat balance between chat and game. I also like that it doesn’t drop out much and that you can turn on the Xbox with the headset.This is all just my opinion, let me know what you think is a better gaming headset as I think I’m still going to have a look about, I want something that has a good mic and chat, plus good sound quality(gaming)
very helpful, i was already leaning more towards arctis pro bc i really don’t want that bulky look that astros have but i wanted to see a clear review of both and this was great! thank you thank you!
You ended up w the artics pro?
@@thanielestrada6571 i did! still using them, and i absolutely love them.
I like the Astro mic better, I have 2017 pair of a40s, they could be heavy. I was going to try the steel series but I think I will keep my Astros for a bit longer and wait till they give out
Splitty why do people complain so much about mics if you doing work in the game then your doing work if it sounds good and work well, then you should be happy
My astros went out yesterday and after researching steelseries i went and got another pair of a40.
Marquis Watson Because why would I want to sound like shit when talking to my friends. I would rather not get made fun of for sounding nasally or muffled. I want to sound clear and as natural as possible if I am spending lots of money on a headset
Arctis Pros can be used on Xbox. You just have to have a PC nearby your Xbox. I use the the USB cable to my PC and the optical from the Xbox. The Xbox companion app will mix your party chat. Game chat is not an option through this route, but Xbox party chat is.
So, for $100 price point, I was thinking about buying either the hyperx cloud alpha/cloud 2 or steelseries arctis 5. Which one do you think I should get? Also if any more suggestions please reply to the comment :)
I would recommend the Arctis 5 for any platform. SteelSeries is such a good reliable company, and they make GREAT headsets. however if you’re playing on pc, the Cloud Alphas are also very good. Do not get either of the Hyperx ones on console, as they are not made for it. The Sennheiser Gsp 300 are also very good sounding. Either of those will work :) (gsp 300 good for pc, but not console. Hyperx cloud alpha good for pc, but not console. Arctis 5 good for every system. I would not recommend the cloud 2 over any of the other ones)
For people with bigger heads, better not even try the SteelSeries headset. I got the Arctis 9x last night and it is by no means comfortable. My ears touch the speaker cloth and the Arctis do not offer much adjustment for space. Sound does indeed sound louder through the SteelSeries, but not as comfortable compared to Astro.
Astro a40 after 4 years of use the rubber of the mic falls apart, the headset cups are faling apart and multiple connects and disconnects on ps4. Headset was always in a astro covervox when not in use. No kids played with it. So max lifetime is about 4 years. Time for a new one, replacement of mic and ear cups are more expensive 😁. Tyvm for the video, maybe im gonna switch to the steel series
In looking for the best wireless gaming headset. With the best sound. Recommend?
arctis pro wireless
hey there can you help me which one is better arctis 7 2019 or corsair hs70 pro? i want bass for music and actually im not really playing competitive games i only play triple A games and some other online games like LoL etc.
7's for sure!
What do u think is better sennheiser pc37x or the steelseries arctis 5
If I buy the dac separately, will they work w the arctic 7 and will they sound the same as if I had the arctic pro version of the headset?
it will not work
how about arctis pro without DAC vs Senn PC37X, can you make the comparison, i know it has different price tag, but i want to know about these 2 gaming headphone. thx. my refferrence is arctis 7.
just both the arctis 5 and gamedac separately and man it effin rocks save a lot of bucks, than purchasing the arctis pro, thanks to the techne,
Hey man I only have one question, would you say that the Astro is a better console headset Than the SteelSeries?
no
The Techne damn
I was wondering if you could cover Arctis 9x’s and Astro A40
I have. or are you talking about a comparison?
The Techne a comparison
Astros slay every other headset in comfort.
You've never worn anything else obviously
Dylan Comerford lol ur so right
I use a10 and after a certain time my warts hurt so you there comfortable for a bit then hurt
@@prevokedki7039 the a40s and a50s are the comfortable ones.
Dylan Comerford u never worn astro’s obviously. I have worn a lot of headphones and headsets. And they are for sure in my top 3.
I think the a40 work better on console and sound better
Would you recommend buying just the gamedac itself? my head is too big for the artics line headsets :(
Gamedac is proprietary and only connects with SteelSeries headsets
@@DiabolicNick not true.... gamedac comes with a dongle to use any type of headphone with a standard 1/4 inch headphone jack.
Should i get the arctis 9x or the astro a50 (4th gen)
I’m so undecided! Help!
A40? 9x? Stealth 700?
Astro
Can I use the steel series Arctis pro with the Astro mix amp? Because I have astros right now but all I need is a new headset and I wouldn’t need the DAC if I can use my Astro mix amp with the Arctis
this
I wish I could get an answer
@@jaren4647 I have a quite a few steelseries headsets,but when I use them with my astro mix amp it does not sound as good