Thank god you released this. I’ve had A50’s for the longest and couldn’t find a website or reviewer that had a “cheap” one. I don’t care about cheap, I care about quality!
@@alexanderluna2805 "sorry we don't have any headsets over 150$".... what a joke x2 gamestops and 1 walmart. LucidSound is good, but mine died...like the battery won't keep charge. It is signed by snoop dogg and talks to me through equalizers. Ladadada...Its a shame I didn't treat it better. I may have slept on the type c while it was charging. Gonna take it to the shop. Only downside to lucid sound is earcups shriveled just by me listening to music outside when it's hot. They use rubber glue, but upside is it connects to like 4 devices at once. Never buy A gaming headset that lacks phone 📱 duality. 80% of headsets are gimmicks
I love my penrose’s, I’ve had them since you first did the review and man I can’t even use a different headset. I also got the ear pads you recommended and watched your video on how to do it and they have been PERFECT, thank you again brotha
My penrose died last month while charging after 1 year. I can say the sound quality is really good but the battery life and 2.4ghz wireless range is average. Its have some static noise when there is no sound, sometime it have soft brick and i cant turn off the headset.
@@TienTran-uq6to I’ve had mine probably the same amount of time and no issues. Batteries aren’t always perfect tho that’s for sure. The wireless is trash for sure but does the trick for me as I just sit in front of my pc. As for the static that can be turned off in the settings, I had static when I first got them until I turned the feedback off or whatever it was, now haven’t had static since. The sound quality is just the best of any gaming headset out, not even compatible honestly, so I can over look the average “features”
As an avid PC gamer since my teens many many years ago, it’s great to see the advances in tech and games. 😁👍 I love to see Techne showing the same passion for tech also. It’s not just a prepubescent pass time but entertainment for all ages young, old & everything in between 🥰🥰
The sound on the Audeze Penrose must truly be the stuff of legend because every review I've seen is people complaining about the wireless/bluetooth audio mixing, or the annoying hiss when using sidetone, but then at the end it's always "BUT THE SOUND! BEST WIRELESS HEADSET EVER!!!".
I've had mine for about two months. I sit at a desk with a monitor so I'm about a foot away from my xbox. Literally zero issues with connection. I dont use the Bluetooth so I cannot speak on that. I don't get the battery life hate. I've played pretty much all day without a charge. Took about two weeks for the clamping force to loosen up. Great for all games from FPS to Open world games. I also did a firmware update right out the box. Highly recommend
@@kdegrees4204 yeah, I sit about 6 or 7ft from my Xbox and it's really solid - I've used the Bluetooth and it's fine, Apple Music HD sounds amazing on them, and had no negative feedback for voice quality on calls.
I have the razer blackshark v2 pro and as of now, i cant find another headset that can beat it. It all satisfies my needs for a headset for both working and playing. The compressed mic that cancels bg noises during meetings, that reachable mute button that i can press while presenting, the volume booster that allows me to hear very soft sounds, and that very light and comfy feeling while hours of playing (im wearing eyeglasses). Thank you techne! As usual, another great review and u really know what you are saying!
Do they sound good listening to music as well? I have them in my cart & want to purchase them so bad but I can’t get an answer as to if they sound good listening to music also.
i have a problem with my blackshark v2 pros and its come from the volume knob. anythime i touch or move it the left earcup loses most sound. because i didnt buy the headset with a waurentee there isnt much i can do
I had Astro a50s and recently purchased the Corsair virtuoso xt (High Price) well worth it . I play a lot of escape from Tarkov and they are a great choice other then Astro a50s . Even tho the astros give that deep rich bass boost . The Corsair’s pack that and more around the same price range.
First time I've visited the channel. The information was great but I kept having thoughts in the back of my head that took away from some it. I kept going back to thinking of J-roc from trailer park boys. You give off the same exact vibe.
Thanks for another amazing video, I have been waiting for this for years! Can you make a regular video like this maybe everyone 3 month so we can so up to date on the latest and best headphone going on? Thanks.
Astro a40 tr for my pc and a50 for my series x. Both have mod kits. I really hope astro a50 gets a gen refresh. Now that new consoles are out and don't use optical audio anymore(expect if your TV has one)
@@_rjql when astro a50 next systems firmware update came out last year. When optical port was no longer needed I scratched my head and did some research. A lot of people said it can make a difference and some say it doesn't depending on the user. Me personally, I owned the last a50(gen 3). Optical audio is the way to go but I don't use optical audio on the pc because it's not required. I would use the optical audio for the consoles
Using the Penrose with the Wicked cushions. Out of this world (except the battery life...). Works wirelessly flawless on PC, PS5 AND Series X. Think this is worth mentioning it ;-)
@@jaron2139 wrong, I'm literally using it right now no problems - I'm telling you it's a WAY better connection than my Stealth 700 Gen 2 - and the sound is spectacular
My son is turning 13 and games on pc and Xbox etc. he is asking for a set of headphones with mic. He said wired is better but I feel differently. Also is buying him the $210 pair too much for him as far as too much tech he won’t appreciate it? I love a good speaker and comfort is so important to me personally but not sure he is. 😝
The Audeze mic is really nice but with: 1. disable a feature 2. replace earcushs 3. bluetooth sux 4. no indicator for mute/unmute... 5. 350€ on Amazon GER thats a little bit too much on the negative side to have it in first place!?
hey techne, i love watching your videos!! i was wondering when you will do the steelseries arctis 7+ and also an in depth on how to use sonar or even just the app that came with it because nobody has a video on that right now and i'm having a hard time matching my audio from my old arctis 7 to this new one.
My astro a50 has a little in germany we call it rauschen in the backround and thats fcking annoying and i dont know how to fix this and its get louder when i watch a vid or i hear Spotify or play games
I called the Penrose as number 1 before I even started watching called in right just on seeing the title of the video right there... Didn't expect to see Mr Steelseries at no5 though... Stinking cozy video right there... Great content right up my street keep up the good work... And all the best for Christmas from my home to yours... Happy Holidays and you say or Merry Christmas as we say Techne...
Been using the Arctis Pro Wireless for 3 years now and love it. Love being able to have connected wirelessly to my PC for game audio and voice chat while at the same time listening to music from Spotify from my phone through bluetooth with separate volume controls for both.
How has the head piece connecting to the ear cups held up? I am considering the Arctis Pro Wireless but have read numerous reviews and saw pictures where the head piece has cracked / sperated from the earcup. I have 3 pair of gaming headsets right now and all are open box (discounted): Astro A50 Gen 4, Corsair Virtuoso XT, and Steele Series Arctis Pro Wireless. My old Astro A50 Gen 3's are not holding a charge and need a battery replacement and the base station works intermittently. Currently the Steele Series to my ears sounds the best. I also like the ability to replace the battery in the future but the weak attaching points I mentioned early give me pause.
My favorite the blackshark v2 pro. I changed to v2 from astro a50 gen.2 Im playing a lot with tarkov and honestly.... the THX for me sounding better then dolby, I mean I think you really can hear the diference between the two. If you play a lot something like tarkov where is so omportant to know where the sounds are come from, THX deffenetly more accurate I think.
@@1PX Build quality is good, I had no issue with them at all! For movies and music I can't recommend tho. For gaming sure it's good far from the grate, but I think solid. For movies\music NAH.....
I love Arctis Pro Wireless.. idk, the best headset I've ever used. Never have to worry about anything. Sound quality? Very good even for a wireless headset. Connectivity? Ur choice Durability? Sure strong enough with metal band Comfort? Damn. I even often forget it's on my head. I go arround the house wearing it while doing other stuff Customization & controls? Wtf is software? Gamedac ftw Battery? The only wireless headset u'll never have to worry about battery or forgot to plug in ur headset at night and end up ran out of battery while u're in-game.
Such A Great Video! After Checking Out The Razer Black Shark Pro Review I Went Out And Got Them, Absolutely Fantastic Headset! Thank You For Steering Me In The Right Direction!!
Arctic pro’s have a really bad flaw that will completely ruin the headset after a decent chunk of avid use. The plastic in the hinge will crack, and will make it very difficult to use the headset without it falling off very easily.
I personally use the Senheisser HD58x Jubilee w/ Antlion wireless mic + Corsair HS70SE headsets with my gaming rigs and love ❤them both! Tbh thou, as consumers, we’re spoilt for choice with headsets & headphones 🎧 which can cater for everyone’s needs or wants in terms of budget, sound quality, mic quality & features 🥰🤩🥳👍. Great video Techne. Merry Christmas 🎄 🎄 🎅 🤶 to you & your family and thank you once again for amazing , energetic & passionate reviews 🥳👍😉
Been home last couple of months with long Covid which caused a massive lupus flare up. So I’ve been gaming a lot and I mean a lot to pass time. I have recently bought numerous headsets but the Audeze Penrose X for my Series X is a game changing experience for gaming audio. Please do yourself a favor and get the Penrose, the Mobius, or save a few and get the Hyper X cloud S with the Audeze Planar Drivers. It’s so worth the experience. It’s guaranteed that more and more headsets will be using this tech down the road besides just Hyper X jumping In and using Auzeze’s Planar Drivers. A funny side note for those looking for the perfect “Footsteps” audio to go with Call of Duty, Halo, Fortnight, or all the rest of those competitive FPS games. In my opinion if your looking for the best “Footsteps” settings on headsets then the “FNATIC Reacts” are hands down the best. They don’t do well with anything else but hey that’s what they were Made for. The Penrose sounds fantastic out of the box. You can download and mess with the EQ for on the fly settings up to 5 by a push of a button while gaming. So overall Techie and others and you tube are spot on with Audeze. I mean right out if the box it changes your first person game experience like no other. But please if you looking and searching for “Footsteps” only man you can save a lot of money and hassle by getting “FNATIC headsets if the Audeze are to expensive. Techie did a review on them already but man just hooked up 3.5 to your controller you can hear the crunch of the snow, who’s upstairs downstairs, etc etc. I think a lot of people are searching for the perfect footstep sound for Call of Duty, Halo, and or Fortnight on console. And man you get just that with The Fnatics. Check them out if that’s what your looking for. Not that expensive, no EQ to mess with just out of the box plug in 3.5 and it’s on. Sorry to be so passionate and long with the message but I enjoy gaming always have, Use the LG C1 55 for both Series X and Ps5 so the visuals and extracting Optical Audio is Top Notch. But Techie is the man and his Passion shines Thru in these videos. This brother claims he’s not and audiophile yet I think he’s become one by spending so much time gaming and comparing these headsets. I also appreciate all you gamers dropping other Headsets that you personally like and swear by. I’m spending a lot of dough but it’s making these last couple of rough months being stuck at home a lot more bearable. Thank You Techie and all you in the gaming community. We are truly a brother and sisterhood all on its own when it comes to gaming. Game on🤙. Happiness and Peace to you all.
My head is a little on the big side, so using any of those strap-style headsets in just not an option. I tried the HyperX Cloud II and they were just a tad too tight and are on their way back to the store. Now awaiting the Razer Black Shark V2 Pros, based 100% on their light clamping pressure. Extremely glad to have videos like this to guide me.
I personally use PC38x and HD6xx with a Schiit Hel for the past few months after switching from the Arctis 7. Best combo ever! The move from “gaming headset” to real headphones was a game changer for both gaming, music, and movies.
The PC38x is also easy to swap between PC and console. I use it for PC and PS5. Just plug in different cables with 3.5 mm jack, both of which were included.
I use the Astro A40s with the mix amp, and rather prefer them over the A50s. The mix amp, to me, is much more versatile and easily used rather then both being in the ear cup. The dials are smooth and easy to use, with the benefit of always being able to see what levels you are set to. I definitely can see the gripe of having a wired headset but I had nothing but issues with the connectivity with the A50s and ultimately made the switch. Now I heard you say that you have not tested them with the mod kits, these are a MUST with the Astro A50s and A40s (although I think the mod kit for the A50s were better quality). They are a bit pricey being $50-$60 but I highly suggest making the purchase and giving it a try. Comfort, isolation, and sound quality sky rocket. Always enjoy your reviews, thank you for the information!
I've had my A40s for 7 years now and have been my main for those 7, I've had no issues. If you take care of your stuff an don't go pass 85% volume on any headphones/sets and they will last. If you have corded don't wrap around headphones/sets an the cord will last.
I have Sennheiser 598 SR wired headphones plugged into a soundblasterx g6 dac/external soundcard. It is starting to get very worn but I have not used wireless before. How would some of these compare sound quality wise compared to the Sennheiser?
I just found your channel after my Tb Stealth 700 gen 2 broke below the swivel after 14 months. I loved these headsets especially for the price. I thought they shouldn't have broke but again I do have big thick hands that have broke doorknobs off by turning them. After seeing and looking at all these other headsets and the problems with them, it seems the only issue I had with Tb was yea the plastic cracked. Which is fixable. I wanted something good, that wouldn't break, good sound, comfortable, bluetooth, good mic, and didn't have disconnect issues and apparently from so many reviews I read I think I have the best headset overall. I read about Premrose having connections issues and for the price and issues Tb are better. I will admit this, the stealth 700s did take a little punishment. I have laid on them, I have tossed them, not far but still, and I do have big hands. I want to try some others but I'm still not sure which one as I play on xbox, want bt and wireless, and don't want to spend 400$ on something that loses connection
Hi, I bought the Penrose and after using them for a while, The sound is the best I have heard in a headset. Where I feel it could have been made better is the comfort. The cups are okay but at that price it should have been a little thicker and noise proof. The head band gel is too narrow and after just one to two hours playing I feel like I have a rock on my head. I have regrets not getting the Arctis 7 or even better the Pro version. I was looking for a better sound/base and got it but at that price I was expecting a better build.
hello great video. question please. which of them you recomend for pubg mobile wierd with 3.5 to my nubia red magic 5s. and tv watching( movies) maybe with bluetooth . maybe the corsair but you tell me😉 i have beats by dr dre studio 1 and they died last week after 10 years. i buyed a new arctis 3 console edition and its sucks the voliume is not close to the old beats that i had i was very disapoited. sometimes i play ps4 to..so now i dont know which one will be strong compere to my old beats studio 1 plese help
I don't get why the Audeeze are in top 1 with the higher price, the bad mic, the normal top cushion and the complicated dongle... Unles you were not rankinfg them but just enumerating them.
The arctis pro wireless needs a battery slot so you dont have to remove any covers to swap batteries, make the box smaller, improve the mic. You’re welcome Steelseries
Battery slot tension mechanism and buttons break over time though. My company distributes AV equipment to fitness studios and the Shure receivers have a battery door that breaks all the time ...
I have the Virtuoso XT but I find the stock ear pads unbearable. I'm interested in looking at whichever aftermarket ear pads you were raving about for them. Does anybody have any info about these?
Hey i just bought the 7+, is the audio on the WirelessPro the same audio? question 2) i found the frame to be too tight on clamp on the Wired Pro's, but not the 7's. is the wireless pro identical to the wired pro? i would hope it isn't. 3) unmodded, most comfty headset? and is it a landslide victory?
I bought the Virtuoso XT when they released them, and i agree on the out of the box audio.... i wasnt surprised... but when i played with the EQ in the ICUE.. damn! I feel like i got the same sound as i got on my old Audio Tecnica headset! I love them!
Have the v2 pros and man I just can't get the sound right, not loud enough or to loud, crackling from the right ear up constantly sliding down, sucks cause at times they sound amazing just feel cheap..
Great video, here's an idea because there really isn't much info on this out there apart from like one small sub-reddit; Review some BLUETOOTH aptX Low Latency headphones or similar low latency codec devices that would work for gaming. Some people say Sony WH-1000XM3 have low latency to the point where they're good for gaming because of the chipset/codec used even without official aptX-LL support and this would make some VERY interesting content as for gaming headset alternatives. (Obviously minus the MIC). Bluetooth 5.0 is now advanced enough to pull this off with better connectivity range, we just haven't gotten to test the right devices on this aspect of usage. Battery is better with BT with most devices supporting 30 and 40+ hrs at this point, is comfort as good or doesn't come close to say ARCTIS etc. BT has come a very long way but people still live with the assumption that its bad in comparison to RF. Please do consider it and best of wishes...
my arctis pro just broke last night after about one and a half 2 years of use, it basically cracked where the frame goes into the cup and pulled out when i picked it up and wire snapped, otherwise its been an amazing headset even though very expensive here in Australia going for around $600.
Thanks for the input. I was considering the Arctis Pro but the experience you have posted is what I have also read online by owners. I bought an open box (Arctis Pro Wireless) from Best Buy this weekend and they did not have any in new ones in stock. They sound great and I like the ability to switch out the battery but only getting up to 2 years of use is a no go for me. I have had my 3rd gen Astro A50's since 2017 and the only reason I am looking for a replacement is the battery needs to be changed and the base station connects intermittently and has gotten worse over the past year.
Another great video dude thank you so much. Even though I don’t need another headset as I have one already and just ordered the Razer Kaira for my PS5, I still enjoyed the video. I have to say though for the first time I have to disagree on a couple of things. First, Astro can no way be above the Arctic Pro, just no way lol and secondly the Penrose, my friend has it and whilst it sounds amazing, it was the most uncomfortable headset ever. I know you can put on some wicked cushions, but the way I see it is, if I’m paying a premium price for a headset, it has to be comfortable out of the box. Another thing I’ve always said is, I’ve tried a lot of headsets and the one thing I can honestly say is, anything £100 and above, give or take a couple of metres, footsteps will be heard from the same distance and with similar clarity. I use my headset for gaming only and mostly for precise directional sound for footsteps in FPS games and I have headphones for music. Unless people out there more care about the bass or warm sound, I don’t recommend spending anything more than £150. Again another great video and love your energy.
@@mus.k25 I use Beyerdynamic and also have a pair of Sennheiser’s. You can also use these for gaming, but I love the convenience of wireless and no wires dangling anywhere, so that’s why I use wireless gaming headset for gaming and for music the other two.
@@zacdubravec6574 This all depends on the person and their hearing. Everyone’s heating is different. I had to send the Razer Kaira back as their app seems to be buggy and went back to my old Astro A20 Gen 2. Believe me I’ve tried so many headsets and I mean lots and based on my hearing and experience what I’ve found is, regardless of how much a headset or headphone is, footsteps will be heard clearly from about the same distance in let’s say Warzone, give or take couple of metres. Yes of you get a high end headphone (not headset) or even a high end headset, you’ll get more clarity or cleaner sound, but it doesn’t mean you’ll hear footsteps from further away. When I’m playing games, I don’t care about sound quality as such, because I’m only playing a game, so as long as the sound is clean and has enough clarity, it’s a win for me. I’ve tested the Astro A20 against quite a few headsets including it’s more expensive big brother Astro A50, SteelSeries Arctic’s Pro Wireless and more. The following is my experience based on my hearing. From how far I can CLEARLY hear footsteps in Warzone and gets louder closer the enemy gets: Astro A20 - 30 meters Astro A50 - 30 meters SteelSeries Arctic’s Pro Wireless: 32 meters I could list loads more, but as mentioned above they’re all going to roughly give you the same distance in terms of footsteps. Astro A20 is only £99 and I can honestly say it’s a brilliant headset in my opinion. It has the comfort, it gets quite loud, it has 3 EQ profiles preinstalled and can choose it at a touch of a button…Astro, Pro and Signature. Put it on Pro and you’re good to go. It generally has a nice warm sound, very clear sound, and all you have to do is put it on Pro EQ and you’re set for FPS games. I still think Astro accidentally developed the perfect headset without realising and priced it very cheap. I’m sorry for the long reply 🤣
I think my favorite headset so far is the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 2nd generation, They are the most comfortable one's I've used so far and have amazing sound. I would put the HyperX Orbit S as my second favorite, Only because they start to become really uncomfortable after a while of using them.
@@fusionguava8336 I haven't tried the Arctic series 7, but the Corsair virtuoso XT has better clarity than any of my turtle beach headsets. My friends say there's a huge difference on their end when we're on discord.
hey do you think the arctis 7+ is a good headset for me. i play fortnite and forza horizon 5. im also thinking about getting the switch oled soon and want a headset i can use wireless while out the dock
@@TheTechne hi techne, should i buy corsair hs50 pro or 60pro surround? I have an amp and audio card( fnatic audio card and soundblaster x3),I really like your videos keep it up
have to say after watching your videos, been using the hd6xx. decided to get the penrose. jesus. what a headset. Even without the earpads and headrest its epic (i have the earpads and headset coming). The volume is loud as hell, the seperation is awesome, it really has more bass than the hd6xx and more treble. theres not really anything it doesnt do better than the hd6xx (i still ove the headset, amp/dac combo i have to though, but its going to my son, replace his shp phillips headset.). Thanks for all you do.
I don't care about streaming or competitive gaming I just want a decent headset to play with friends, listen to music and bluetooth but I don't want to spend near 300 bucks. So why is it so hard to find?
The mic on the V2 Pro seemed very quiet. Also missed the part of how the battery life holds up with these headsets and how long it takes to charge them. Besides that, anything that still has a micro-USB port to charge it is a deal breaker for me, it's almost 2022 now ...
@@p1pd1 out of the box yes very bad as you can hear in the video but when you eq the mic properly in the software its actually amazing you can get a very rich warm sound from them sounds very close to a mic youd hear on like a podcast
Love your channel so much, i will buy the Audeze Penrose soon, i need them in my life 🙏🏻. I will be trying this week the Corsair Virtuoso XT and the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
They are really cheap feel for the money. Wouldnt recommend them to anyone. I couldnt believe that they cost that much considering the build quality. They seem to just ride with the name. Below average quality. Dont waste your money on that shit...
I have the old Logitech G Pro, Cloud 2, the Razer Kraken and Kraken X that broke after 3 months... I searched for a nice headset for 1 year, until I decided to go for the HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless, never made a better decision in my life, the best headset I ever had !! I'm sad to see it's not on the list... but everybody is different. Nce video !
I had HyperX Revolver S, and they were realy good, but recently wanted to change for wirelles, and I had to choose between Cloud 2 and Cloud Flights S... Bought Flight S and never regret it... They are awesome... The only thing that was better for me in flight over the cloud 2 was game/chat buttons on the headset... I needed those.... About the comfort and sound they are prety much the same... Tried them both
I definitely agree with this, I also have the Cloud 2, Alpha, and also the Logitech G Pro and i think I will go back to HyperX because of its comfort. Only the HyperX feels really light after hours of usage
Hi Techne, I currently have an arctis pro wireless and am looking for a replacement as it's breaking and probably won't last another month, I'm looking for a headset with Bluetooth and preferably wireless as well, though wired isn't an issue as long as I can use Bluetooth at the same time. What would you suggest?
Hey, I need a recommendation for wireless headphones without a microphone(basically I don't care about it) because I'm using an external one. I just want a good sound for gaming. I like the arctis pro wirelles but it's a little expensive. Any tips?
Are the penrose and mobius basically the same? Just got the mobius but I can probably return them if needed. Looking for the best game sound for competitive.
are you going to do a review or comparison between audese penrose and B&O portal? Which one would you recommend, without consideration to the price. thanks
Thank god you released this. I’ve had A50’s for the longest and couldn’t find a website or reviewer that had a “cheap” one. I don’t care about cheap, I care about quality!
Everybody claims to have the best then say "best bang for your buck" im like thats not what I asked for I asked for the best 😂😂
What is the best one im very confused, every TH-camr has a different opinion of theres😐
Poor little rich boy. The flaunting of peasants is so offensive isn't it? Shut up
@@alexanderluna2805 🤫
@@alexanderluna2805 "sorry we don't have any headsets over 150$".... what a joke x2 gamestops and 1 walmart.
LucidSound is good, but mine died...like the battery won't keep charge. It is signed by snoop dogg and talks to me through equalizers. Ladadada...Its a shame I didn't treat it better. I may have slept on the type c while it was charging.
Gonna take it to the shop. Only downside to lucid sound is earcups shriveled just by me listening to music outside when it's hot. They use rubber glue, but upside is it connects to like 4 devices at once. Never buy A gaming headset that lacks phone 📱 duality.
80% of headsets are gimmicks
I love my penrose’s, I’ve had them since you first did the review and man I can’t even use a different headset. I also got the ear pads you recommended and watched your video on how to do it and they have been PERFECT, thank you again brotha
And he ain’t lying, the sound is just UNMATCHED on ANY headset
awesome man so glad to hear I was able to help out!!
My penrose died last month while charging after 1 year. I can say the sound quality is really good but the battery life and 2.4ghz wireless range is average. Its have some static noise when there is no sound, sometime it have soft brick and i cant turn off the headset.
@@TienTran-uq6to I’ve had mine probably the same amount of time and no issues. Batteries aren’t always perfect tho that’s for sure. The wireless is trash for sure but does the trick for me as I just sit in front of my pc. As for the static that can be turned off in the settings, I had static when I first got them until I turned the feedback off or whatever it was, now haven’t had static since. The sound quality is just the best of any gaming headset out, not even compatible honestly, so I can over look the average “features”
These any good for Xbox series x?
Great vid, thank you!
p.s. Audeze is pronounced like Odyssey but with an 'aud' not an 'odd' if that makes sense lol. 😅
what about the corsair HS80
As an avid PC gamer since my teens many many years ago, it’s great to see the advances in tech and games. 😁👍 I love to see Techne showing the same passion for tech also. It’s not just a prepubescent pass time but entertainment for all ages young, old & everything in between 🥰🥰
Was looking for this year's best of the best - very surprised for sure on Penrose :). Thank you.
The sound on the Audeze Penrose must truly be the stuff of legend because every review I've seen is people complaining about the wireless/bluetooth audio mixing, or the annoying hiss when using sidetone, but then at the end it's always "BUT THE SOUND! BEST WIRELESS HEADSET EVER!!!".
I own them and have no problems with connection and yes the sound is amazing - especially with the Dolby Atmos app 😍
I've had mine for about two months. I sit at a desk with a monitor so I'm about a foot away from my xbox. Literally zero issues with connection. I dont use the Bluetooth so I cannot speak on that. I don't get the battery life hate. I've played pretty much all day without a charge. Took about two weeks for the clamping force to loosen up. Great for all games from FPS to Open world games. I also did a firmware update right out the box. Highly recommend
@@kdegrees4204 yeah, I sit about 6 or 7ft from my Xbox and it's really solid - I've used the Bluetooth and it's fine, Apple Music HD sounds amazing on them, and had no negative feedback for voice quality on calls.
I have the razer blackshark v2 pro and as of now, i cant find another headset that can beat it. It all satisfies my needs for a headset for both working and playing. The compressed mic that cancels bg noises during meetings, that reachable mute button that i can press while presenting, the volume booster that allows me to hear very soft sounds, and that very light and comfy feeling while hours of playing (im wearing eyeglasses).
Thank you techne! As usual, another great review and u really know what you are saying!
Do they sound good listening to music as well? I have them in my cart & want to purchase them so bad but I can’t get an answer as to if they sound good listening to music also.
i have a problem with my blackshark v2 pros and its come from the volume knob. anythime i touch or move it the left earcup loses most sound. because i didnt buy the headset with a waurentee there isnt much i can do
I had Astro a50s and recently purchased the Corsair virtuoso xt (High Price) well worth it . I play a lot of escape from Tarkov and they are a great choice other then Astro a50s . Even tho the astros give that deep rich bass boost . The Corsair’s pack that and more around the same price range.
I love reviewers that give comparison and price range for their products. Thank you!
Why do all the mic's sound so bad though? My friends in Discord with these headphones don't sound like this...
why do people use wireless despite its latency and having to charge them in order to be used.
im curious and im open to discussion
I pee a lot.
i like the modding , any extra info to make better informed decisions is good
I got my penroze because of your video earlier and I couldn’t be happier the sound is amazing thank you!
how can I turn off the side tone on the audeze penrose? specifically if you don't have a computer
First time I've visited the channel. The information was great but I kept having thoughts in the back of my head that took away from some it. I kept going back to thinking of J-roc from trailer park boys. You give off the same exact vibe.
Thanks for another amazing video, I have been waiting for this for years! Can you make a regular video like this maybe everyone 3 month so we can so up to date on the latest and best headphone going on? Thanks.
Astro a40 tr for my pc and a50 for my series x. Both have mod kits. I really hope astro a50 gets a gen refresh. Now that new consoles are out and don't use optical audio anymore(expect if your TV has one)
Does optical audio cord made a big difference in sound ? Just ordered the A50s for the series x and was thinking of plugging it in to my tv
@@_rjql when astro a50 next systems firmware update came out last year. When optical port was no longer needed I scratched my head and did some research. A lot of people said it can make a difference and some say it doesn't depending on the user. Me personally, I owned the last a50(gen 3). Optical audio is the way to go but I don't use optical audio on the pc because it's not required. I would use the optical audio for the consoles
Is the Astro A40 as good as the Astro A50 apart from the cable?
Using the Penrose with the Wicked cushions. Out of this world (except the battery life...). Works wirelessly flawless on PC, PS5 AND Series X. Think this is worth mentioning it ;-)
Any work around for ps5 or straight hookup
So how did the wicked cushions change the sound profile? They're hands down my fav gaming headset and I think they're pretty comfy as is 🤷🏼♂️
How does the Penrose connect wirelessly with the Series X?
Penrose the worst connectivity not worth using.
@@jaron2139 wrong, I'm literally using it right now no problems - I'm telling you it's a WAY better connection than my Stealth 700 Gen 2 - and the sound is spectacular
My son is turning 13 and games on pc and Xbox etc. he is asking for a set of headphones with mic. He said wired is better but I feel differently. Also is buying him the $210 pair too much for him as far as too much tech he won’t appreciate it? I love a good speaker and comfort is so important to me personally but not sure he is. 😝
The Audeze mic is really nice but with:
1. disable a feature
2. replace earcushs
3. bluetooth sux
4. no indicator for mute/unmute...
5. 350€ on Amazon GER
thats a little bit too much on the negative side to have it in first place!?
hey techne, i love watching your videos!! i was wondering when you will do the steelseries arctis 7+ and also an in depth on how to use sonar or even just the app that came with it because nobody has a video on that right now and i'm having a hard time matching my audio from my old arctis 7 to this new one.
My astro a50 has a little in germany we call it rauschen in the backround and thats fcking annoying and i dont know how to fix this and its get louder when i watch a vid or i hear Spotify or play games
I called the Penrose as number 1 before I even started watching called in right just on seeing the title of the video right there... Didn't expect to see Mr Steelseries at no5 though... Stinking cozy video right there... Great content right up my street keep up the good work... And all the best for Christmas from my home to yours... Happy Holidays and you say or Merry Christmas as we say Techne...
thank you so much! and yeah man it was tough butting them on the bottom, still an amazing headset, but man we need a refresh
Any idea if these wicked cushions are available in uk????? And have any idea when exactly, I know you said early 2022.
Im surprised that Arctis Nova Pro is not on the top 5 list.
Or that model came out later?
What kind of ear cups were those???? I don’t think I saw a link in the bio 🤔
Been using the Arctis Pro Wireless for 3 years now and love it. Love being able to have connected wirelessly to my PC for game audio and voice chat while at the same time listening to music from Spotify from my phone through bluetooth with separate volume controls for both.
why dont you just listen to music on your pc too
@@oxheehee so you dont have to tab in and out to change music
How has the head piece connecting to the ear cups held up? I am considering the Arctis Pro Wireless but have read numerous reviews and saw pictures where the head piece has cracked / sperated from the earcup. I have 3 pair of gaming headsets right now and all are open box (discounted): Astro A50 Gen 4, Corsair Virtuoso XT, and Steele Series Arctis Pro Wireless. My old Astro A50 Gen 3's are not holding a charge and need a battery replacement and the base station works intermittently. Currently the Steele Series to my ears sounds the best. I also like the ability to replace the battery in the future but the weak attaching points I mentioned early give me pause.
My favorite the blackshark v2 pro. I changed to v2 from astro a50 gen.2 Im playing a lot with tarkov and honestly.... the THX for me sounding better then dolby, I mean I think you really can hear the diference between the two. If you play a lot something like tarkov where is so omportant to know where the sounds are come from, THX deffenetly more accurate I think.
Does it have a good sound in movies and music, and is the build quality strong and long-term?
@@1PX Build quality is good, I had no issue with them at all! For movies and music I can't recommend tho. For gaming sure it's good far from the grate, but I think solid. For movies\music NAH.....
Blackshark v2 vs g pro wired. Which one should i buy? Or others brtter with similar price?
Great review. Saw a couple of your other videos on the penrose glad it’s number one because I just placed an order for them yesterday 🤙🏽
your gonna love them man!
I love Arctis Pro Wireless.. idk, the best headset I've ever used.
Never have to worry about anything.
Sound quality? Very good even for a wireless headset.
Connectivity? Ur choice
Durability? Sure strong enough with metal band
Comfort? Damn. I even often forget it's on my head. I go arround the house wearing it while doing other stuff
Customization & controls? Wtf is software? Gamedac ftw
Battery? The only wireless headset u'll never have to worry about battery or forgot to plug in ur headset at night and end up ran out of battery while u're in-game.
Are the g pros that bad that didnt make to the list?
Such A Great Video! After Checking Out The Razer Black Shark Pro Review I Went Out And Got Them, Absolutely Fantastic Headset! Thank You For Steering Me In The Right Direction!!
My Arctis Pro wireless just broke… I love the headset & the features but can’t fkn believe a $420 CAD headset just snapped from regular use…
Arctic pro’s have a really bad flaw that will completely ruin the headset after a decent chunk of avid use. The plastic in the hinge will crack, and will make it very difficult to use the headset without it falling off very easily.
It's the same with all the steelseries with that hinge. It's a shame because I really liked the headset.
What do u think about hyper x Orbit S with 100mm Planner Magnetic drivers ?
I personally use the Senheisser HD58x Jubilee w/ Antlion wireless mic + Corsair HS70SE headsets with my gaming rigs and love ❤them both! Tbh thou, as consumers, we’re spoilt for choice with headsets & headphones 🎧 which can cater for everyone’s needs or wants in terms of budget, sound quality, mic quality & features 🥰🤩🥳👍. Great video Techne. Merry Christmas 🎄 🎄 🎅 🤶 to you & your family and thank you once again for amazing , energetic & passionate reviews 🥳👍😉
Been home last couple of months with long Covid which caused a massive lupus flare up.
So I’ve been gaming a lot and I mean a lot to pass time.
I have recently bought numerous headsets but the Audeze Penrose X for my Series X is a game changing experience for gaming audio.
Please do yourself a favor and get the Penrose, the Mobius, or save a few and get the Hyper X cloud S with the Audeze Planar Drivers. It’s so worth the experience.
It’s guaranteed that more and more headsets will be using this tech down the road besides just Hyper X jumping In and using Auzeze’s Planar Drivers.
A funny side note for those looking for the perfect “Footsteps” audio to go with Call of Duty, Halo, Fortnight, or all the rest of those competitive FPS games.
In my opinion if your looking for the best “Footsteps” settings on headsets then the “FNATIC Reacts” are hands down the best.
They don’t do well with anything else but hey that’s what they were Made for.
The Penrose sounds fantastic out of the box.
You can download and mess with the EQ for on the fly settings up to 5 by a push of a button while gaming.
So overall Techie and others and you tube are spot on with Audeze.
I mean right out if the box it changes your first person game experience like no other.
But please if you looking and searching for “Footsteps” only man you can save a lot of money and hassle by getting “FNATIC headsets if the Audeze are to expensive.
Techie did a review on them already but man just hooked up 3.5 to your controller you can hear the crunch of the snow, who’s upstairs downstairs, etc etc.
I think a lot of people are searching for the perfect footstep sound for Call of Duty, Halo, and or Fortnight on console.
And man you get just that with The Fnatics.
Check them out if that’s what your looking for.
Not that expensive, no EQ to mess with just out of the box plug in 3.5 and it’s on.
Sorry to be so passionate and long with the message but I enjoy gaming always have,
Use the LG C1 55 for both Series X and Ps5 so the visuals and extracting Optical Audio is Top Notch.
But Techie is the man and his Passion shines Thru in these videos.
This brother claims he’s not and audiophile yet I think he’s become one by spending so much time gaming and comparing these headsets.
I also appreciate all you gamers dropping other Headsets that you personally like and swear by.
I’m spending a lot of dough but it’s making these last couple of rough months being stuck at home a lot more bearable.
Thank You Techie and all you in the gaming community.
We are truly a brother and sisterhood all on its own when it comes to gaming.
Game on🤙.
Happiness and Peace to you all.
My head is a little on the big side, so using any of those strap-style headsets in just not an option. I tried the HyperX Cloud II and they were just a tad too tight and are on their way back to the store. Now awaiting the Razer Black Shark V2 Pros, based 100% on their light clamping pressure. Extremely glad to have videos like this to guide me.
I swear I just told myself yesterday I don’t need another headset and then you drop this video. Damn you Techne! Lol awesome video man
lol, I tell myself everyday, I don't need another headset/keyboard/mouse, lol
nice review. It will help me a lot to decide which one to buy! thanks
I personally use PC38x and HD6xx with a Schiit Hel for the past few months after switching from the Arctis 7. Best combo ever! The move from “gaming headset” to real headphones was a game changer for both gaming, music, and movies.
Totally agree I use a pc38x just powered by my Xbox controller. Way better than any gaming headset. But I wanna try the 560s or sundara if I get a pc
The PC38x is also easy to swap between PC and console. I use it for PC and PS5. Just plug in different cables with 3.5 mm jack, both of which were included.
I originally got it but hated the yellow. Sent it back to drop. Bought it again when they released the black edition
@@BigRossD You can’t see the wasp eyes when they’re on your ears.
@@AKSBSU 😂, I'm so glad everyone had a fire sale on their yellow pc38x's after the black ones came out. I snagged an open box set for $97 shipped.
Not having sidetone is a killer for me, is the audeeze really that bad with it?
what glasses are those im oakley fan i wear mainlink myself because i need big frames
I use the Astro A40s with the mix amp, and rather prefer them over the A50s. The mix amp, to me, is much more versatile and easily used rather then both being in the ear cup. The dials are smooth and easy to use, with the benefit of always being able to see what levels you are set to. I definitely can see the gripe of having a wired headset but I had nothing but issues with the connectivity with the A50s and ultimately made the switch. Now I heard you say that you have not tested them with the mod kits, these are a MUST with the Astro A50s and A40s (although I think the mod kit for the A50s were better quality). They are a bit pricey being $50-$60 but I highly suggest making the purchase and giving it a try. Comfort, isolation, and sound quality sky rocket. Always enjoy your reviews, thank you for the information!
Recently baught the a40 mixamp duo and just ordered thr mod kit. Can't wait to see how they improve an amazing headset
And that comment is going to be my first time buying the Astro a40s I'm definitely getting them thank you for that comment
I've had my A40s for 7 years now and have been my main for those 7, I've had no issues. If you take care of your stuff an don't go pass 85% volume on any headphones/sets and they will last. If you have corded don't wrap around headphones/sets an the cord will last.
I have Sennheiser 598 SR wired headphones plugged into a soundblasterx g6 dac/external soundcard. It is starting to get very worn but I have not used wireless before. How would some of these compare sound quality wise compared to the Sennheiser?
I just found your channel after my Tb Stealth 700 gen 2 broke below the swivel after 14 months. I loved these headsets especially for the price. I thought they shouldn't have broke but again I do have big thick hands that have broke doorknobs off by turning them. After seeing and looking at all these other headsets and the problems with them, it seems the only issue I had with Tb was yea the plastic cracked. Which is fixable. I wanted something good, that wouldn't break, good sound, comfortable, bluetooth, good mic, and didn't have disconnect issues and apparently from so many reviews I read I think I have the best headset overall. I read about Premrose having connections issues and for the price and issues Tb are better. I will admit this, the stealth 700s did take a little punishment. I have laid on them, I have tossed them, not far but still, and I do have big hands. I want to try some others but I'm still not sure which one as I play on xbox, want bt and wireless, and don't want to spend 400$ on something that loses connection
Hi, I bought the Penrose and after using them for a while, The sound is the best I have heard in a headset. Where I feel it could have been made better is the comfort. The cups are okay but at that price it should have been a little thicker and noise proof. The head band gel is too narrow and after just one to two hours playing I feel like I have a rock on my head. I have regrets not getting the Arctis 7 or even better the Pro version. I was looking for a better sound/base and got it but at that price I was expecting a better build.
Forreal the padding on head is severely lacking…. fantastic sound but big issue with headset is exactly the padding
Around 250 or less for a PC and PS5 headset, what are you going for these days? Thanks, great vids. Earned a sub.
hello great video.
question please. which of them you recomend for pubg mobile wierd with 3.5 to my nubia red magic 5s. and tv watching( movies) maybe with bluetooth . maybe the corsair but you tell me😉
i have beats by dr dre studio 1 and they died last week after 10 years. i buyed a new arctis 3 console edition and its sucks the voliume is not close to the old beats that i had i was very disapoited. sometimes i play ps4 to..so now i dont know which one will be strong compere to my old beats studio 1 plese help
you can actually see the red light for the arctis pro through the wind screen pretty easily since its right in your face as you said
How did the #1 have soooo many issues and have to mod them and still come in first…
lol
Awesome selection of headsets , awesome video as always. Have a Merry Christmas Techne. Peace.
I don't get why the Audeeze are in top 1 with the higher price, the bad mic, the normal top cushion and the complicated dongle... Unles you were not rankinfg them but just enumerating them.
Does someone know, how I can charge my Astro a50 while my PC is not turned on?
Always love your reviews!
The arctis pro wireless needs a battery slot so you dont have to remove any covers to swap batteries, make the box smaller, improve the mic. You’re welcome Steelseries
Battery slot tension mechanism and buttons break over time though. My company distributes AV equipment to fitness studios and the Shure receivers have a battery door that breaks all the time ...
The only headset comfortable for my head are the rig800 🤔 idk if this headset is gonna bother me or I just go with the steelseries 9x?
I have the Virtuoso XT but I find the stock ear pads unbearable. I'm interested in looking at whichever aftermarket ear pads you were raving about for them. Does anybody have any info about these?
Hey i just bought the 7+, is the audio on the WirelessPro the same audio?
question 2) i found the frame to be too tight on clamp on the Wired Pro's, but not the 7's. is the wireless pro identical to the wired pro? i would hope it isn't.
3) unmodded, most comfty headset? and is it a landslide victory?
Do you have a link to the exact WC cushions at 13:30?
I bought the Virtuoso XT when they released them, and i agree on the out of the box audio.... i wasnt surprised... but when i played with the EQ in the ICUE.. damn! I feel like i got the same sound as i got on my old Audio Tecnica headset! I love them!
You should try connecting it to dolby atmos as well, trust
@@itzRoblar i did try that.. i like my EQ better tbh
@@danielschmidt1990 Would you mind sharing your eq? My Xt's are arriving tomorrow from amazon :)
Have the v2 pros and man I just can't get the sound right, not loud enough or to loud, crackling from the right ear up constantly sliding down, sucks cause at times they sound amazing just feel cheap..
Nice video I still can’t believe you put the A50s in ahead of the Pro Wireless tho.
Great video, here's an idea because there really isn't much info on this out there apart from like one small sub-reddit;
Review some BLUETOOTH aptX Low Latency headphones or similar low latency codec devices that would work for gaming. Some people say Sony WH-1000XM3 have low latency to the point where they're good for gaming because of the chipset/codec used even without official aptX-LL support and this would make some VERY interesting content as for gaming headset alternatives. (Obviously minus the MIC). Bluetooth 5.0 is now advanced enough to pull this off with better connectivity range, we just haven't gotten to test the right devices on this aspect of usage. Battery is better with BT with most devices supporting 30 and 40+ hrs at this point, is comfort as good or doesn't come close to say ARCTIS etc. BT has come a very long way but people still live with the assumption that its bad in comparison to RF.
Please do consider it and best of wishes...
Soooo... i watched couple of your videos but still can't choose a good head set for my xbox series x....
What does everyone prefer out of these for the ps5? And of these have the 3D audio?
my arctis pro just broke last night after about one and a half 2 years of use, it basically cracked where the frame goes into the cup and pulled out when i picked it up and wire snapped, otherwise its been an amazing headset even though very expensive here in Australia going for around $600.
Mine just cracked today not fully broke yet. same exact spot about 1 1/2 years of use.
my right clamp just snapped, and the hinge is hanging out completely after a little over a year of use. :(
Thanks for the input. I was considering the Arctis Pro but the experience you have posted is what I have also read online by owners. I bought an open box (Arctis Pro Wireless) from Best Buy this weekend and they did not have any in new ones in stock. They sound great and I like the ability to switch out the battery but only getting up to 2 years of use is a no go for me. I have had my 3rd gen Astro A50's since 2017 and the only reason I am looking for a replacement is the battery needs to be changed and the base station connects intermittently and has gotten worse over the past year.
@@geneg6343 how much was the open box arcits pro wireless?
@@TheItalianDude96 $279
I don't like swivel cuff headsets because I have noticed the ones I had the hinge has broken.
Another great video dude thank you so much.
Even though I don’t need another headset as I have one already and just ordered the Razer Kaira for my PS5, I still enjoyed the video.
I have to say though for the first time I have to disagree on a couple of things. First, Astro can no way be above the Arctic Pro, just no way lol and secondly the Penrose, my friend has it and whilst it sounds amazing, it was the most uncomfortable headset ever. I know you can put on some wicked cushions, but the way I see it is, if I’m paying a premium price for a headset, it has to be comfortable out of the box.
Another thing I’ve always said is, I’ve tried a lot of headsets and the one thing I can honestly say is, anything £100 and above, give or take a couple of metres, footsteps will be heard from the same distance and with similar clarity.
I use my headset for gaming only and mostly for precise directional sound for footsteps in FPS games and I have headphones for music.
Unless people out there more care about the bass or warm sound, I don’t recommend spending anything more than £150.
Again another great video and love your energy.
what headphones would u recommend for music?
@@mus.k25 I use Beyerdynamic and also have a pair of Sennheiser’s. You can also use these for gaming, but I love the convenience of wireless and no wires dangling anywhere, so that’s why I use wireless gaming headset for gaming and for music the other two.
@@famezy9103 what headset would you recommend or do you use for fps games and that is under £150?
@@zacdubravec6574 This all depends on the person and their hearing. Everyone’s heating is different.
I had to send the Razer Kaira back as their app seems to be buggy and went back to my old Astro A20 Gen 2.
Believe me I’ve tried so many headsets and I mean lots and based on my hearing and experience what I’ve found is, regardless of how much a headset or headphone is, footsteps will be heard clearly from about the same distance in let’s say Warzone, give or take couple of metres. Yes of you get a high end headphone (not headset) or even a high end headset, you’ll get more clarity or cleaner sound, but it doesn’t mean you’ll hear footsteps from further away.
When I’m playing games, I don’t care about sound quality as such, because I’m only playing a game, so as long as the sound is clean and has enough clarity, it’s a win for me.
I’ve tested the Astro A20 against quite a few headsets including it’s more expensive big brother Astro A50, SteelSeries Arctic’s Pro Wireless and more. The following is my experience based on my hearing.
From how far I can CLEARLY hear footsteps in Warzone and gets louder closer the enemy gets:
Astro A20 - 30 meters
Astro A50 - 30 meters
SteelSeries Arctic’s Pro Wireless: 32 meters
I could list loads more, but as mentioned above they’re all going to roughly give you the same distance in terms of footsteps.
Astro A20 is only £99 and I can honestly say it’s a brilliant headset in my opinion. It has the comfort, it gets quite loud, it has 3 EQ profiles preinstalled and can choose it at a touch of a button…Astro, Pro and Signature. Put it on Pro and you’re good to go. It generally has a nice warm sound, very clear sound, and all you have to do is put it on Pro EQ and you’re set for FPS games.
I still think Astro accidentally developed the perfect headset without realising and priced it very cheap.
I’m sorry for the long reply 🤣
I think my favorite headset so far is the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 2nd generation, They are the most comfortable one's I've used so far and have amazing sound. I would put the HyperX Orbit S as my second favorite, Only because they start to become really uncomfortable after a while of using them.
any good budget headphones or earphones out there? ones without a microphone attached to it?
I have the Corsair virtuoso XT. I absolutely love them and I can't wait to get some wicked cushions
Is the sound good and clear ? Better then Arctic series 7?
@@fusionguava8336 I haven't tried the Arctic series 7, but the Corsair virtuoso XT has better clarity than any of my turtle beach headsets. My friends say there's a huge difference on their end when we're on discord.
Hey I have a pair as well and I'd like to know where I could get cussions from
@@JusLivnTheDr3am okay thankyou
hey do you think the arctis 7+ is a good headset for me. i play fortnite and forza horizon 5. im also thinking about getting the switch oled soon and want a headset i can use wireless while out the dock
In my country the astro a50 costs the same of the razer blackshark v2 pro and the hyperx orbit s, (170$) which one is better?
My opinion on the Blackshark V2 is skewed because the mic on mine lasted about 4 and a half months till it started being unusable.
Great video. I love your passion for headsets and as a fellow headset lover I appreciate you. Keep up the great work brother. 👍
thank you so much
@@TheTechne hi techne, should i buy corsair hs50 pro or 60pro surround? I have an amp and audio card( fnatic audio card and soundblaster x3),I really like your videos keep it up
Where do you get the Audeze Penrose ear pads? I cant find them on their website.
just use the SteelSeries or athm50x pads
have to say after watching your videos, been using the hd6xx. decided to get the penrose. jesus. what a headset. Even without the earpads and headrest its epic (i have the earpads and headset coming). The volume is loud as hell, the seperation is awesome, it really has more bass than the hd6xx and more treble. theres not really anything it doesnt do better than the hd6xx (i still ove the headset, amp/dac combo i have to though, but its going to my son, replace his shp phillips headset.). Thanks for all you do.
I don't care about streaming or competitive gaming I just want a decent headset to play with friends, listen to music and bluetooth but I don't want to spend near 300 bucks. So why is it so hard to find?
Anyone see the Corsair Virtuoso sitting around $200 like he described? I've only seen them at MSRP
I'm currently using the Wireless A50s. Is there any headset that you recommend that would be worth the upgrade from the A50s?
I'm considering getting the Arctis Nova Pro wireless but its currently out of stock
The mic on the V2 Pro seemed very quiet. Also missed the part of how the battery life holds up with these headsets and how long it takes to charge them. Besides that, anything that still has a micro-USB port to charge it is a deal breaker for me, it's almost 2022 now ...
Mic on the Blackshark v2 Pro was pretty bad so I was told.
@@p1pd1 out of the box yes very bad as you can hear in the video but when you eq the mic properly in the software its actually amazing you can get a very rich warm sound from them sounds very close to a mic youd hear on like a podcast
Corsair Virtuoso XT's are awesome! Those wicked cushions would be a great add!
ohh man, they are great!
@Hugo Sr2123 no
Love your channel so much, i will buy the Audeze Penrose soon, i need them in my life 🙏🏻.
I will be trying this week the Corsair Virtuoso XT and the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
They are really cheap feel for the money. Wouldnt recommend them to anyone. I couldnt believe that they cost that much considering the build quality. They seem to just ride with the name. Below average quality. Dont waste your money on that shit...
@@L1ven i know they are very expensive, what headset did you recommend??
You should also review the newest Arctis 7+ and 7P+ when you can. Thanks!
I have the old Logitech G Pro, Cloud 2, the Razer Kraken and Kraken X that broke after 3 months... I searched for a nice headset for 1 year, until I decided to go for the HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless, never made a better decision in my life, the best headset I ever had !! I'm sad to see it's not on the list... but everybody is different. Nce video !
Agree with you. I have the HS80 and the Cloud II Wireless and usually reach for them the most. Great no nonsense wireless headset.
Agreed. Cloud 2 wireless is my top pick. I also have the cloud alpha and sennheiser pc37x to choose from.
I had HyperX Revolver S, and they were realy good, but recently wanted to change for wirelles, and I had to choose between Cloud 2 and Cloud Flights S... Bought Flight S and never regret it... They are awesome... The only thing that was better for me in flight over the cloud 2 was game/chat buttons on the headset... I needed those.... About the comfort and sound they are prety much the same... Tried them both
@@garethg8226 I have the HS80, What do you prefer that and the Cloud 2?
I definitely agree with this, I also have the Cloud 2, Alpha, and also the Logitech G Pro and i think I will go back to HyperX because of its comfort. Only the HyperX feels really light after hours of usage
Hi Techne,
I currently have an arctis pro wireless and am looking for a replacement as it's breaking and probably won't last another month, I'm looking for a headset with Bluetooth and preferably wireless as well, though wired isn't an issue as long as I can use Bluetooth at the same time. What would you suggest?
Link to the Wicked Cushions for Virtuoso's?
I don’t get why other people’s 🎤 sounds weird like that on the Arctis Pro Wireless. Mine sounds clear/great to other people.
Hey,
I need a recommendation for wireless headphones without a microphone(basically I don't care about it) because I'm using an external one. I just want a good sound for gaming. I like the arctis pro wirelles but it's a little expensive. Any tips?
Are the 4th gen astros A 50 wireless when chatting on the Xbox?
Did WickedCushions ever make these cushions available for Corsair Virtuoso XT's yet? Looking to order those headphones and the cushions
Looked today on their web page and states coming soon.
Are the penrose and mobius basically the same? Just got the mobius but I can probably return them if needed. Looking for the best game sound for competitive.
are you going to do a review or comparison between audese penrose and B&O portal? Which one would you recommend, without consideration to the price. thanks
What Brand of Glasses are you wearing?