I have watched hundrests of hours of headset and earbuds and earphone videos because my Razer Kraken broke 2 months ago. I saw your videos and honestly I have no idea why your sub count is so low. Mega job mate thanks for the reviews
Dang you guys are too kind! I made the channel because I used to not be able to find what I was looking for a long time ago when researching stuff. I didn't expect the channel to take off but I'm glad to see people enjoying the content!
@@GadgetryTech Mate do any of these headsets have white noise when you're not playing or listening to something? I bought Steelseries Arctis Pro Wireless last month and the white noise was insufferable. Even on %40 volume I had white noise suppressing my game and music audio so I had to send them back. I'm thinking about buying the Nova 7 wireless but if it has any kind of white noise I don't want them. Also do you think a studio headset would be good for gaming?
Another one man this dude is not annoying at all, super informational. It’s nice to have someone like this guy who actually takes his time and gets into depth about these products and isn’t annoying in the mist of all of that. Straight to the point, smart and he does everything the right way!!! Not sure how u do it man but thank u for another BANGER!!!!!!
I love that you mentioned positional awareness. As a FPS player positional sound and vertical sound is pretty important. Big channels don't really talk about stuff like this as they just want to get paid. Perhaps you could go just a little more in depth on this topic in future reviews :D
I'm surprised you didn't mention the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro wireless headset. Good battery life. Excellent audio and a decent mic. Also has good wireless range. Positional audio is "ok" but they are great for music, movies, and RPG type games. The Corsair HS80 audio is flat or a bit dull. 100% agree there. I have the EPOS H6Pro closed backs. Is there anything within the wireless segment that compares to those? I don't care about price. I just want wireless audio with decent audio positioning and a decent mic. So far the H6pro has been the best headset I've ever owned so far. Here is what I've used so far: EPOS H3Hybrid Pro - Good sound but bad audio positioning and wireless performance sucks and cuts out or garbles. EPOS H6Pro - Great sound and good mic but being wired is the only downfall. Blackshark V2 Pro - Good sound and mic. The headband retention system loosens and slides. Had to super glue mine in place for them to be comfy and not annoying. HS80 - Best wireless mic you can get. Comfy. Audio is flat and dull. Arctis 7x (not nova) - Audio sucks. Barely any bass and the mids sound weird. Mic is barely ok. I will never recommend this headset. Beyerdynamics DT770 Pro with Mod Mic 5. Audio is good for music and movies but audio positioning is non-existent even for closed backs. Treble is a bit sharp. The mic is superb.
You're a legend bro. Of all the review and comparison videos I've watched, yours is the only one that addressed every question and concern I had. Bonus points for doing it concisely. My Corsair Void wireless headset mic finally broke and I have since been consuming headset review videos in bulk. I did land on the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. So far, every video I've watched has made me feel more confident about my purchase. I'm looking forward to them arriving on Sunday. I'm really impressed with how informative your video was. Instant sub. Thanks for what you do!
@Heiden Easily the best headset I've ever owned. Sound is excellent out of the box and even better with Sonar. I also like the fact that there are 2 dedicated wireless connection options. One that connects directly to the base station and one that's a basic Bluetooth connection that I use to connect to other devices. I use it for music just as much as for gaming. Plus, with the mic retracted, it doesn't look like a gaming set, so I don't feel weird wearing it outside of the house. As far as the games I play, they're a fairly good mix of genres. Here's what I've been playing lately: CoD, Apex Legends, Last Epoch, Forza 5, Jedi: Fallen Order, WoW, Elden Ring, Tunic, Risk of Rain 2 and Diablo 4. I also play a lot of VR titles, although I don't use the Arctis Novas for that due to the VR set having on board speakers.
You're on your way to being a Top 2 tech reviewer on TH-cam. You're already the top headset reviewer on this platform IMO. Mark my words but I think you already know!
Wow man thank you so much for assisting me with the right headset for my gaming experience. I had the following in a basket the Audeze Penrose, SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless X, and the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal, and just waiting for the right time to decide which headset to get. You covered all 3 here and just helped me make that decision. I will go with the Nova Pro X :). Again thank you for the help. Take care and Happy Holidays to you and your love ones.
Unfortunately I won’t trust any steel series after my last experience, definitely going to look into the others . Very informative video I subscribed 👌
As an owner of both the Audeze Penrose (for PS5 and with Wicked Cushions freeze pads) and the Audeze Mobius (for PC and with Wicked Cushions freeze pads) I can fully recommend either, depending on your needs. The sound stage for the Penrose is wider than the Mobius but it misses out on the 3D positional audio which has to be experienced to be believed. I also use Sennheiser Momentum over-ears and Apple Airpod Pro 1 and 2 for music and video, and the Airpods provide top notch noise cancellation as well as 3D positional audio, but that’s outside of the scope of this - excellent - video. 👍
The Penrose is BEAUTIFUL. However I have to send mine for repair because of the driver plate in the left ear is rattling and causing frequency distortion. Sucks that it has to happen on a headset i hardly used for 3 months, but hey, if they can get it all repaired or replaced, awesome. I LOVE the headset. The sound quality is absolutely fantastic for a wireless headset. Absolutely kills the competition. Just BE CAREFUL with them!!! Audeze themselves said that the drivers are VERY sensitive. So dont throw them around, press them onto your years (Could bend the mesh), or overdrive the volume on them.
I accidentally swatted my penrose off of my head last summer, it flew right onto the floor of my garage. No scratches, I seriously lucked out lmao. I’ve seen a lot of posts with broken penrose/möbius/cloud orbits.
I think the only thing missing is a demo of mic quality, that would be greatly appreciated in the next review! I bought a Corsair Virtuoso based off that alone
The Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max is pretty much my daily driver at this point. I play a lot of CoD and Hunt Showdown with friends on Xbox, and they work phenomenally well AS LONG AS you make sure to update the firmware. At release they had a lot of issues with not connecting, turning off randomly, low volume, etc. but to Turtle Beach's credit they really fixed up those issues in firmware updates. I love them now. If I'm going wired it's easily the EPOS H6Pros for me. Nothing touches them that I've tried.
@@infernaltim I want to get these headset but others says that even after you update the firmware the headset still have connection problems. Does it happen when you’re sitting still or does it only happen when you move around ?
@@CaliLifeStyle8o5 I honestly don't have any connection issues with the Gen 2 Max at all. I do have a pair of the original Gen 2's that connect just by pairing to the Xbox and those ones cut out briefly from time to time, but the Gen 2 Max connect with the USB dongle and, at least for me, have been rock solid.
bought these on black friday...literally LAST NITE my headsets bricked😪so i search online & cum 2 find out its a common issue🤦🏾♂️so i download the app on my mac & update the firmware everything looked fine but my headset STILL wont work🙄apparently the mac version of turtle beach app is bugged & doesnt transfer files correctly🤦🏾♂️was so frustrated last nite but over it now lookin 4 different brands💯
I’m just here to say right off the bat bro I agree with everyone about how low key and chill you are compared to other tech reviews, immediately subbed man
I've been using the TB Stealth 700 G2 Max for almost a month now, and I've been really impressed with it. Great fun sound, great battery life, its just easy to use. I didn't think I cared about bluetooth, but it is kind of nice value add. There seem to be some frequencies that cause a minor disruption in the wireless sound. I have the VZR sitting over here, but I keep gravitating to the TB's.
I bought that one, but returned it after about a week. The clamping force was so tight that it gave me headaches within 5 minutes. Did you have any problem with the fit? If so, how long did it take for them to become comfortable to wear?
@@Noneya5555 That's surprising since I have a pretty large head and I find them very comfortable for long sessions. I had the MS wireless headset and it was like you said, headache city. Maybe it has more to do than just the clamp force.
@@amirshabani9886 I don't know about the tv, but I doubt it. The Max has a switch on the dongle that lets you play on Xbox, Playstation, PC, and Switch.
Thanks a lot for this video! Thanks for covering each and every topic anyone could think of regarding gaming headsets honestly you’re about the only channel where no one would need to go check other reviews as well, as it is the case with most others.. that’s a extremely rare trait of you as a content creator! Hope you know that you’re well appreciated and that appreciation keeps growing. Thank you!
Just recently found your channel looking for reviews of the Nova Pro and wanted to say that you're doing a really great job. I ended up purchasing the Novas, but returned it as the Steel Series software GG is just big giant blob of bloatware. Looking forward to your Maxwell review!
If there is anything I love about your videos, it's the thoroughness. Out all the videos of yours I've watched, you are BY FAR the most detailed in your reviews. For example, I have the nova Pro wireless and love them. To see if I'm alone, I have watched COUNTLESS reviews on them. You are the first person to mention that the wireless station automatically turns on AND is set to whatever machine you turn on when you have both USB ports on use. Love how you mentioned that. Small thing, yes. But it is very handy when talking about use/quality of life. Keep up the good work!!
this review earned my respect and subscription. from now on i will rely on your reviews like this one. the effort and content is satisfying. this is how others should review products.
Which headset would you recommend as the best all-rounder? I was thinking of picking up the TB Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max as they're on sale for $140 and bc of your recommendation. Would you say they work well outside of gaming as well? For listening to music, watching movies, youtube, etc? Or do you think the Nova 7 is a better all-rounder?
Great show, my nova pro's are already on the way to me, £225 opened but hardly used off ebay and after seeing this i will count that as a great result all round. Keep up the good work👏👍😎🇬🇧 P.S. May be you could do a show on how to set up the headset on sonar for best gaming results and also how to get the best out of the mic as I've heard it's not so good and can be greatly improved with some tweeks if you know what your doing.
Idk where and why I have not seen your channel prior to searching for better headphones for the PS5 since my A40s are finally going after 6yrs and you got me on the in depth review for the steel series Nova Pro Wireless
Just wanted to say thanks! I discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago after my 6 year old Logitech G933 died on me. Your review of the Nova sealed the deal as well as earned you a new a subscriber. I bought the Nova yesterday before this video came out, so glad to hear I made the best purchase possible. (I love the headset, big upgrade from the old G933, I don't even feel the ANC bump) Wishing your channel all the best success, definitely one of the best audio review channels.
Thanks for the vid. I am loving your content. I have one question though. I have the Astro A50 Gen 4. Do you think it is relevent to buy the Nova pro Wireless? is it a good upgrade? or should I just wait a bit for a potential A50 gen 5? Thx
Even though I'm not looking for a pair now after buying Arctic Nova Pro wired, this is much appreciated. When you are looking for a pair, it's a literal jungle. I was lucky you find your channel early on in my headset journey! :D Bought 3 diffent headsets before deciding on the Nova Pro wired. I recommend it to anyone. Just be sure to they have a good return policy if you buy the Wireless Nova Pro, the bump was unbearable for me after just 1-2 hours.
I really enjoy watching your reviews. I bought the epos h3pro hybrid because of your detailed review and I love them so far! Thanks again for the quality content 😀Hope you hit that 20k subs soon
First search for gaming headphones and think I picked the right one. Haven’t gamed in years but planning to dive back in soon. Loved your content. Reminds a little bit of Erins Audio Corner. I appreciate showing the frequency response.
I love my Nova 7. Now that I’ve changed the stock pads with official SteelSeries leatherette pads it sounds even better. I found my best custom EQ and with the leatherette pads I get the best sound across the whole frequency I tried the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max. It sounds quite good, but not as good as the Nova 7. But the thing that put me off the most was the Turtle Beach Audio app. When I did my custom EQ and used them straight away it was fine, but every time I turned the headset off, then next day back on again, it kept going back to default sound and I had to open the app and save my custom EQ again. It was too much hassle I had the Nova Pro Wireless and after using it for a whole week, I decided to send it back, because compared to my old Arctis Pro Wireless it wasn’t night and day difference in sound and the old one gets louder as well. If my old Pro Wireless didn’t break, I would have stuck with it I’ve tested my Nova 7 for a whole week comparing with my friends Nova Pro Wireless whilst he was on holiday. They’re using the same driver and to my hearing they sounded very similar. Nova Pro Wireless only slightly edges ahead in sound, but literally only slightly So I came to a conclusion that it’s definitely not worth £350. They’re charging majority of that for new features like ANC and Transparency mode and the DAC with swappable batteries In my opinion the Nova Pro Wireless isn’t worth anymore than £250 and the fact that the Nova 7 sounds very similar and great overall, it’s a much better buy I also have the HyperX Core Wireless as a spare headset and it’s amazing for its price. Definitely punches above its price tag. Only if it was a little bit louder it would be the perfect headset
I just bought the Nova 7. Love the sound a design. Only issue is that I was used to HyperX Cloud 2 and these feels very small in compare and they constantly sliping from my head no matter I do to prevent it. Unfortunately I manage to scratch them the very first day so I think I can't return it. Also the stock fabric cushion feels very itchy and I hear them scratching every time I move my head. Not really pleasant experience for me. I'm kinda desperate because I already tried Cloud 2 Wireless and Logitech G Pro Wirelles and both were terrible with white noise. It seems that I'm forbidden to find any good headphones without any all those issues.
@famezy is it the 7, 7p or 7x? I also returned my Nova wireless due to the ANC mics and I can't agree with you more about it's price, around 100$ above its value. I saw in a few places complaints on the Nova 7 max volume. How's yours? Did you try them on both consoles?
@kaplanbeny if you go in SteelSeries GG to can disable the volume limiter and they get much louder. @famezy9103 - They both use the same size drivers, but the Nova Pros have a unique driver design and material. The Nova 7 shares the same driver as the 1 and 3. The Nova 7 with leather is a knockout for sure. It tightens up the bass an treble nicely.
Excellent video bro. I just subscribed for Life. But let me ask you something... the xbox version of The steelseries nova pro wireless work with ps4 and ps5 simultaneously? I mean, if a plug in a ps4 in a type C port for Xbox and them plug in my ps5 in the other type C port, the both will work? I asking that because i have a ps4 and ps5, but maybe i'll gonna change for the Xbox next year and i would not change the headphones.
If you can get by without a physical button/dial for game to chat mix adjustment on the headset, I would recommend the Nova Pro Wireless. Better mic and sound quality.
Yo te recomiendo el nova 7. Yo probé el inzone h7 y suena regular no tiene bass, el TB 700 max suena bien pero depues de 1 hr de uso me empieza a doler la cabeza es muy pesado y aprieta mucho la cabeza y el Hyperx cloud 2 suena bien tiene bass es el mas comodo pero no tiene bluetooth, el barracuda x suena bien tiene bass pero tiene algunos problemas de conexión. Y el nova es el que tiene de todo. Suena bien tiene bass es cómodo tiene bluetooth. El único inconveniente es que si te mueves se desacomoda de tu cabeza. Pero en general es el que es mejor de todos.
New subscriber. Absolutely love your reviews. Just ordered the Epos H3pro's yesterday. Disappointed not to see them on this list, do the Nova's blow them out of the water sound/feature wise? Using solely for ps5, mainly FPS.
Hey I don't know if you'll see this but I wanted to lknow your opinion on the matter. I've used the SteelSeries Arctis 5 PC for like 2-3 years now and was planning on "upgrading" since they are starting to malfunctioning, and I was planning on buying the Arctis 7, but then I saw that they launched the Arctis Nova 7, I saw your review on the Arctis Nova 7X, and started to debate wich one should I get, and on that note I have a few questions. Firstly, Between the Arctis 7 and Nova 7 wich one do you recommend the most? I assume that based on only the Nova 7 appearing on this list I know your anwser, but still I would like to know why? what differenciate them? I know you talked about a difference in their audio curve but I'm not that understanding of EQ tuning. Secondly, I know the the Nova 7X are like "Xbox version" is there a big difference between the Nova 7X and Nova 7? I use PC only, maybe Nintendo Switch in the future. Either I really enjoyed your review and you list, so I'm really inclidned on getting either Nova 7 or Arctis 7, but yeah don't know wich.
Hey, great vid! Just ordered the inzone h7 (for $150) bc I need the game/chat mixer for warzone. I've heard from a couple sources that the new ps5 dualsense edge controller will have the ability to mix game/chat from the controller itself, so that should keep us from being bound to sony headsets in the future! 👍
@@KraljHD i play warzone. Plane intro scene is loud and thats also the time we discuss the strat. Gulag needs to be game only unless im teamed with my partner. And random times that I can't spare even a sec on a diff screen. Im not thrilled that its a button and not a dial on the inzones bc that might take longer, idk we'll see...
I have the Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless but i ordered the Turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max becoz i have previous stealth 700 gen 2 .And they sound better for movies and series .Need to buy the new stealth 700 becoz i sit 3-4 meter from my Xbox and the sound cut sountimes out .I hope the 700 max wound have this issue .I wil keep on using my Steelseries arctis nova pro wireless for gaming.
@AmpEdition I have the Turle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max so I now how headsets can squize. So I used to it .Even I had the audeze Penrose X and they are the most squizing headsets I ever had.
Good luck they have so many problems they just stop working and you have to troubleshoot them. Mine stopped working for the third time and the hard reset won’t work this time so their broken for good. Good luck
@WesterlyPrune99 - TH-cam stil have my turtle beach .But always using my Steelseries now on Xbox Series X and ps5. Am waiting for the Astro A50 gen 5 .Since im looking for something extra besides my Steelseries with more bass 🔊.
solid fkn review guy im shopping for a headset this vid helped me out alottt def appreciate the hw u did to touch on all the dif angles on headsets u rok keep doing reviews honest straight to the point lov it!
2.4 GHz + Bluetooth (simultaneous) options: - Audeze Penrose - Inzone H7 - Roccat Syn Max Air - SteelSeries Nova 7X - Turtle Beach Stealth 700 G2 Max Did this for my research so here's the list anyone look for same. Note: I didn't consider any NON-PC headphones from his list
After seeing how good reviews were, I picked up the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro wireless headset (w/ Xbox compatibility). I've used Arctis Pro and Blackshark V2s recently and they were both great. But I wanted something that wasn't just good, but versatile (PC, PS5, Xbox, iOS connectivity, good range for connecting to my smart tv directly for watching/listening to things while working around that area, etc.) The quality of the audio on the Arctis Nova Pros is incredible. I'm used to headsets that give me a good sense of footstep direction and such. It is already the clearest sounding for enemy detection and such that I've ever used, but two more things surprised me: 1. The sense of vertical direction. I've been able to pretty accurately determine not just when someone is say at 3 o'clock, but whether they're on the same level as me, a lower level, or higher level, and I don't just mean when someone is like right above me in a building. I mean when I'm outside the building or the like. This has been especially amazing in a game like Apex Legends with so many hills, ramps, multi-level buildings, etc. This adds a degree of Z axis precision I'm not really used to alongside the X, Y precision. 2. The distance at which it picks these things up. I'm so used to hearing footstep and similar audio within a certain range (like say 5-10 meters? Not sure exactly the distance), but with this headset I kept expecting enemies even closer than they were for my first bit playing because it was picking up the audio so much sooner. It wasn't hard, but I still had to sort of mentally recalibrate the in-game range of sounds because of how much precision I was getting from the audio. Fantastic headset, also works great for things like chatting in Discord on PC while playing a game on a tablet(bluetooth) and getting audio for both. Or playing PS5 through wireless and chatting through Discord on phone. Was really impressed with how cleanly it integrates the audio from both sources. Phenomenal headset. No trouble with getting any of its promised features to work and work well. I was seeing excellent reviews on it all over and didn't expect this headset to still manage to surpass my expectations after hearing how hyped up it was.
This was a really good video! I ended up getting the barracudas. Do you think it may be possible for you to give me the actual setting in numbers though? It’s really hard trying to match the eq up with the picture. Thank you again for all your hard work.
Nice job with your channel! Always a pleasure take a look to your videos man. For X Box owners, I will recommend to take a look to the Razer Kaira Pro, very nice sound, with customizable eq by the razer app on the Xbox, not the best mic but you can also eq them... and Bluetooth. The Epos H3pro hybrid is not on the list, and I saw you review of them and I put them on my wish ist 😅... There's any malfunction on them? I loved the sound of the H6 Pro and the GSPs (they're always on my desk) and for wireless I have interest on them... Oh!.. And for single player games and immersion... what's your recommendation?
I use the Kaira Pro's with my Series X. They are great. I bought the PS5 version before and returned them. They didn't sound nearly as good as the Xbox version for some reason.
Love the detail you go into in this video! Just curious with the Virtuoso XTs being on sale for $200 would it be a contender compared for the Nova 7s? I've looked at the Virtuoso for a while and love the look and mic on it but not sure if it's worth the extra compared to the Novas
Great video. Bought myself the artic 7+ before I discovered your review on it. After watching most of your headset reviews... I feel like I should have went for the turtle beaches. Ah well! I did get to tune my set according to your settings. Its all good now, Thank you for your amazing content!
Should I get the beo portal? If its 200 bucks? Or the nova 7x or the turtle beach are better? I come from the hyper x cloud alpha do they sound better?
Great videos with a lot of good information. I have a question. Do the nova 7 and the nova pro headset have the same drivers? I’m trying to figure out if they are similar headphones. I understand the pro had anc and a gamedac which lets you do a lot more but just want to know if the headphones are similar in any type of way? Thanks
What do you think of the Arctis 7X+ compared to the Nova 7X? Comfort, battery life and sound quality are important to me. Bluetooth is not needed. Thx 🙂
Currently have the arc 9x and I saw both videos of your on the nova pro, is it worth to get the refurbished ones with 2 year warranty? I wanted to upgrade especially the current ones I have right now pop a lot during stream or cuts off a bit, the plastic connected to the headphone itself cracks easily too and you said these were more durable from your review. Wanna know my moneys worth :)
So which one have a better bass? Roccat Syn Pro Max or Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro? I plan to buy Nova Pro and use it for everything but mostly for music.
My man always high quality videos, you are my new go-too when i have a slightest though about any headset! Keep up the good work and greetings from the icy Sweden
Thank yoi for such great in depth recommendation! I'm looking to buy one for a christmas gift for my boyfriend. He plays PS5 and occasionally xbox. I think I'll go with turtlebeach stealth. This by far is the best headphones review wrap up that I've watched! And I've watched so many because i don't want to make the wrong decision
Hello, I have a question. I play on PS5 and I'm needing to get a new headset as my old one (Hyperx Cloud Flights) is getting a bit worn out but I still love them as I've had them since they came out and like how they sound. Anyways for Christmas my mom got me the Razer kaira pros and I really didn't like how they sounded as they sounded so muffled and too bassy, I couldn't pick out footsteps in any game and every game sounded unclear, no matter what PS5 sound or EQ settings I tried. So, I then returned them for the Hyperx Cloud 2 Wireless since I liked the Flights so much but, unfortunately those kind of sounded the same (even trying every setting) and were kinda uncomfortable for me. In all do you think the SS Nova 7P sound better than those two headsets I had and would they be a good upgrade going from Cloud Flights? Sorry for the long question and thank you for the great rundown on all these headsets.
Which would you recommend as far as sound quality for playing warzone 2? The turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max, or the Astro a50 gen 4? The 700 gen 2 max is 100 dollars cheaper, but does it sound better?
How do you feel about Logitech G735, haven't tested it yet? Just interested in universal headphones to play Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 on PC and then watch movies on Android. The Logitech G735 seems to be comfortable and you can spend a lot of time in them.
Question: I wanna buy the "SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless" Headset. The X-Box-Version is 36€ cheaper then the PC-Version and i am not a streamer. Should i buy the X-Box-Version over the PC-Version when i am using a PC?
I bought the 700 gen 2 max based off your video and I agree with most of the review in terms of sound & comfort, but man HUGE distortion and audio issues. I read and saw other YT vids and they is a major problem for these headphones. Any thoughts on why they’re so bad? I sit like 6 feet away, my router is moved, & all firmware updates.
Great video, thank you for making these viedos to help us choose the best headsets/headphones for us! Quick question, can you do game/chat mix connected with PC for Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal PC/PS? Thanks again!
I got the BO Portal Pc/PS5, thing to add is that with this you get a free licence of dolby atmos on pc, which is extra value added. For a power user i'd say those are the best since you can basically connect to 3 devices at once (2 on bt 1 on wireless) I wear those while gaming, outside, work conferencing, music listening, a true jack of all trades. And i think those are the only ones on the list which support aptx adaptive codec on bt. A bit uncomfortable with glasses but without it's nearing qc35 levels of comfort(nothing can beat those imo)
Great content, thank you for your research and sharing your knowledge. Some text on screen and time stamps may help view ability/enjoyability of this video. Especially when researching the headphones on other tabs and scrolling back and forth the video. Thank you for helping me understand the headphone market landscape.
I use the nova 7 on ps5 and pc and unfortunately I always have sound problems. As if the sound stutters or lagging. Are these problems known? Or should I simply complain about the headset via support? Very good Chanel btw. very detailed. I will continue to follow 👍
hey man. I've seen many comparison videos about headsets now and yours is the most informative. Did you test the hyperx cloud alpha wireless or the cloud ii wireless and can they hold up ?
Since there is a possibility that I may come across many people who are experienced and use the product, I am asking, should I buy the barracuda x 2022 version or razer blackshark v2 usb? I will listen to music and play games. Does the Barracuda x 2022 version have bluetooth? Wireless disconnection etc. have you had any trouble? How is the material quality for the Barracuda x 2022 version? How is the quality of the headband and ear pads ?
With the B&O PlayStation version. Do you loose any sound quality when you plug it in through the AUX for the Xbox? I am an Xbox gamer mostly, but I like how versatile these are because I travel a lot.
Hey Joe I’m looking at buying a new wireless headset, what’s your opinion on some of the best pairs for fps games and the best sounding pair straight out of the box. I’m on ps5 Cheers mate.
I was searching to replace my ATH990z+Ifi Zen DAC v2 with something wireless and I first bought Arctis Nova 7x. It was NOWHERE near to the sound from my wireless setup. Very understandable, but still it was way worse than I expected. Returned them and I bough Penrose X. Recently I also replaced the pads with Brainwavz. Both with stock and replacement pads, in terms of sound, Penrose is miles away from Arctis Nova 7x. But then again - I hardly care about other features, but sound. So, Penrose itself is its own category.
I have watched all the headset reviewers and yours is by far the best. You cover details about disconnects, discomfort, EQ settings and audio quality. Question: Do they make a wireless desk mic? My setup is in my living room so I need everything wireless. I want a nice wireless big mic, but i haven't been able to find one.
Thanks for the kind words! Antlion ModMic wireless works but clips on your headset (via an adhesive backed magnet). I do not know of a high quality wireless desktop mic. Samson just came out with a premium webcam that has high quality mics built into it. I'm reviewing it, but I'm not sure if that would work for your setup or not.
Wow... great video. answered a lot of my questions.... I have the stealth 700 max...I think Im happy with with them... but am thinking about returning them and spending the differance to upgrade to the steel-series nova pro's. But am not sure if I should. Nobody ever gives an overview of elaborate details between the mid range and the flagship head sets. They compare each class to each other... but im having a hard time finding elaborate details pitting midrange vs flagship and what exactly is the diminishing return as you jump from mid level to high end. I mean if your only fighting for an additional 1 or 2% improvement in sound quality.... why spend the extra... or is the jump bigger, would love to see a video on this topic!!! FYI - I was trying to stretch out/break in quickly my stealth 700's cause they felt a little too tight, and accidentally went too far and it folded (slightly) in the center 12 o'clock position. A little scary... still works fine. And it did reprieve some of the pressure. but ya... yikes
You mentioned the Barracuda X and Barracuda Pro in this review, but how would you say the Barracuda compares with your $100 to $200 recommendations here? I recall in your triple 2022 Barracuda review from a few months ago you said it had good battery life and sound quality compared to other models in the price range. I've seen a lot of reviews on the X and the Pro but very little on the "standard" Barracuda -- I'm currently thinking of going with it but I just haven't seen enough information to be certain.
Would you recommend the wired or wireless nova pros. I know latency is a thing for a lot of Bluetooth headphones. Is that present in the wireless nova pros?
Have you had any experience with the JBL Quantum series? I'm particularly looking at the 810 feature wise, and wondering how it might compare to these?
Do you know anything about the razor black shark v2 pro? There is a huge black Friday sale and I’m looking to buy it because one dealbreaker for me is having pleather around the ears, and this headset looks pretty good. What would you say about this headset. Also thanks for making this video, I’ve watched soooooooo many other ones and this one has been the most helpful.
I'm debating on what headset to get. I'm upgrading from the steelseries arctis 7x. I can't decide which one to go with. My current ones that I can't decide on are the master and dynamic mg20 vs steelseries arctis nova pro wireless vs epos h3pro hybrid. I'm going to be using them for literally all of my entertainment from watching TV /movies and gaming on ps5, pc and Nintendo switch also watching TH-cam on my android phone. I'm wanting to get the one that has the best sound quality and the 3d audio/ surround sound. What would you pick?
Ugh, they are all so good! EPOS has that thunderous "home theater" sound. It's a smooth sounding headset that doesn't have the same detail retrieval as the Nova Pro or the MG20, but it's still nice to listen to. Purely for movies, I would pick H3PRO Hybrid. For Games, Nova Pro Wireless. For music, the MG20. Confusing right? Honestly you can't go wrong with the Nova Pro Wireless because it does everything so well. Just need to hope the mic bump isn't an issue, otherwise just swap the pads out with the new ones from Wicked Cushions.
I finally bit the bullet and I picked up the nova pro wireless! I am more than happy with my choice and I want to thank you again for your time and effort that you put into your channel I literally took everything you said in all of your past videos and you are by far the best tech reviewer out there period! You have me as a subscriber for life and I will continue watching everything you do in the future! The help you have given me is more than I could ask for and again THANK YOU!
Hi Joe. I am waiting for the model one to ship to the UK.But I am thinking of the hifiman xs edition instead. I have two closed backs, the Penrose and H6pro.But after buying Phillips shp9500 & x2hr I love the openness of these headphones compared to closed back.So would you say the soundstage is more open and wider sounding on the xs or the model one.All my gameing is on the ps5, with the ifi zen dac v2 amp.Many thanks.
Thanks! At the rate the channel is growing, I think we'll hit it next week. From there I'll organize the giveaways in a separate video so keep an eye out!
Hello ,what headset do you recommend buy for long time games , epos closed h6pro+GSX 300 , epos h3 hybrid pro, logitech g pro x wired/wireless or steelseries nova pro wireless ?
What’s better for competitive FPS between the gen 2 max and nova 7? I primarily play Warzone. Would it be worth it to jump up to the nova pro wireless for a competitive edge?
I have watched hundrests of hours of headset and earbuds and earphone videos because my Razer Kraken broke 2 months ago. I saw your videos and honestly I have no idea why your sub count is so low. Mega job mate thanks for the reviews
Because there are so many people creating similar content.
Imo though. GT is the best. Thorough and covers all the things I'd ask/want to know anyways
Agreed!!
Gadgetry Tech is 2nd to None.
Dang you guys are too kind! I made the channel because I used to not be able to find what I was looking for a long time ago when researching stuff. I didn't expect the channel to take off but I'm glad to see people enjoying the content!
@@GadgetryTech Mate do any of these headsets have white noise when you're not playing or listening to something? I bought Steelseries Arctis Pro Wireless last month and the white noise was insufferable. Even on %40 volume I had white noise suppressing my game and music audio so I had to send them back. I'm thinking about buying the Nova 7 wireless but if it has any kind of white noise I don't want them. Also do you think a studio headset would be good for gaming?
Another one man this dude is not annoying at all, super informational. It’s nice to have someone like this guy who actually takes his time and gets into depth about these products and isn’t annoying in the mist of all of that. Straight to the point, smart and he does everything the right way!!! Not sure how u do it man but thank u for another BANGER!!!!!!
I love that you mentioned positional awareness. As a FPS player positional sound and vertical sound is pretty important. Big channels don't really talk about stuff like this as they just want to get paid. Perhaps you could go just a little more in depth on this topic in future reviews :D
Which headset do u have?
I got the Nova Pro wireless and absolutely love them. I have to say you do such an excellent job with your reviews. For now on you're my go to person.
That's great to hear! Thanks so much
I'm surprised you didn't mention the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro wireless headset. Good battery life. Excellent audio and a decent mic. Also has good wireless range. Positional audio is "ok" but they are great for music, movies, and RPG type games.
The Corsair HS80 audio is flat or a bit dull. 100% agree there.
I have the EPOS H6Pro closed backs. Is there anything within the wireless segment that compares to those? I don't care about price. I just want wireless audio with decent audio positioning and a decent mic. So far the H6pro has been the best headset I've ever owned so far.
Here is what I've used so far:
EPOS H3Hybrid Pro - Good sound but bad audio positioning and wireless performance sucks and cuts out or garbles.
EPOS H6Pro - Great sound and good mic but being wired is the only downfall.
Blackshark V2 Pro - Good sound and mic. The headband retention system loosens and slides. Had to super glue mine in place for them to be comfy and not annoying.
HS80 - Best wireless mic you can get. Comfy. Audio is flat and dull.
Arctis 7x (not nova) - Audio sucks. Barely any bass and the mids sound weird. Mic is barely ok. I will never recommend this headset.
Beyerdynamics DT770 Pro with Mod Mic 5. Audio is good for music and movies but audio positioning is non-existent even for closed backs. Treble is a bit sharp. The mic is superb.
I'm curious about your opinion on the barracuda x?
You're a legend bro. Of all the review and comparison videos I've watched, yours is the only one that addressed every question and concern I had. Bonus points for doing it concisely. My Corsair Void wireless headset mic finally broke and I have since been consuming headset review videos in bulk. I did land on the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. So far, every video I've watched has made me feel more confident about my purchase. I'm looking forward to them arriving on Sunday. I'm really impressed with how informative your video was. Instant sub. Thanks for what you do!
How's the headset sofar? Which platform do you use it on and which games do you play?
@Heiden Easily the best headset I've ever owned. Sound is excellent out of the box and even better with Sonar. I also like the fact that there are 2 dedicated wireless connection options. One that connects directly to the base station and one that's a basic Bluetooth connection that I use to connect to other devices. I use it for music just as much as for gaming. Plus, with the mic retracted, it doesn't look like a gaming set, so I don't feel weird wearing it outside of the house.
As far as the games I play, they're a fairly good mix of genres. Here's what I've been playing lately: CoD, Apex Legends, Last Epoch, Forza 5, Jedi: Fallen Order, WoW, Elden Ring, Tunic, Risk of Rain 2 and Diablo 4. I also play a lot of VR titles, although I don't use the Arctis Novas for that due to the VR set having on board speakers.
You're on your way to being a Top 2 tech reviewer on TH-cam. You're already the top headset reviewer on this platform IMO. Mark my words but I think you already know!
Wow man thank you so much for assisting me with the right headset for my gaming experience. I had the following in a basket the Audeze Penrose, SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless X, and the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal, and just waiting for the right time to decide which headset to get. You covered all 3 here and just helped me make that decision. I will go with the Nova Pro X :). Again thank you for the help. Take care and Happy Holidays to you and your love ones.
Unfortunately I won’t trust any steel series after my last experience, definitely going to look into the others . Very informative video I subscribed 👌
Definitely subbed. Most thorough breakdown I’ve seen so far. Thank you.
As an owner of both the Audeze Penrose (for PS5 and with Wicked Cushions freeze pads) and the Audeze Mobius (for PC and with Wicked Cushions freeze pads) I can fully recommend either, depending on your needs. The sound stage for the Penrose is wider than the Mobius but it misses out on the 3D positional audio which has to be experienced to be believed. I also use Sennheiser Momentum over-ears and Apple Airpod Pro 1 and 2 for music and video, and the Airpods provide top notch noise cancellation as well as 3D positional audio, but that’s outside of the scope of this - excellent - video. 👍
What settings are you using for the mobius, because on mw2 I can’t hear anything.
The Penrose is BEAUTIFUL. However I have to send mine for repair because of the driver plate in the left ear is rattling and causing frequency distortion. Sucks that it has to happen on a headset i hardly used for 3 months, but hey, if they can get it all repaired or replaced, awesome. I LOVE the headset. The sound quality is absolutely fantastic for a wireless headset. Absolutely kills the competition. Just BE CAREFUL with them!!! Audeze themselves said that the drivers are VERY sensitive. So dont throw them around, press them onto your years (Could bend the mesh), or overdrive the volume on them.
Can the Penrose connect to mobile and ipad??
Yes via Bluetooth or Aux (headphone cable)
I accidentally swatted my penrose off of my head last summer, it flew right onto the floor of my garage. No scratches, I seriously lucked out lmao. I’ve seen a lot of posts with broken penrose/möbius/cloud orbits.
I think the only thing missing is a demo of mic quality, that would be greatly appreciated in the next review! I bought a Corsair Virtuoso based off that alone
The Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max is pretty much my daily driver at this point. I play a lot of CoD and Hunt Showdown with friends on Xbox, and they work phenomenally well AS LONG AS you make sure to update the firmware. At release they had a lot of issues with not connecting, turning off randomly, low volume, etc. but to Turtle Beach's credit they really fixed up those issues in firmware updates. I love them now.
If I'm going wired it's easily the EPOS H6Pros for me. Nothing touches them that I've tried.
Does your ear get warm with the stealth 700 gen 2 ?
@@CaliLifeStyle8o5 No, it has cooling gel ear pads on it stock.
@@infernaltim I want to get these headset but others says that even after you update the firmware the headset still have connection problems. Does it happen when you’re sitting still or does it only happen when you move around ?
@@CaliLifeStyle8o5 I honestly don't have any connection issues with the Gen 2 Max at all. I do have a pair of the original Gen 2's that connect just by pairing to the Xbox and those ones cut out briefly from time to time, but the Gen 2 Max connect with the USB dongle and, at least for me, have been rock solid.
bought these on black friday...literally LAST NITE my headsets bricked😪so i search online & cum 2 find out its a common issue🤦🏾♂️so i download the app on my mac & update the firmware everything looked fine but my headset STILL wont work🙄apparently the mac version of turtle beach app is bugged & doesnt transfer files correctly🤦🏾♂️was so frustrated last nite but over it now lookin 4 different brands💯
I’m just here to say right off the bat bro I agree with everyone about how low key and chill you are compared to other tech reviews, immediately subbed man
I've been using the TB Stealth 700 G2 Max for almost a month now, and I've been really impressed with it. Great fun sound, great battery life, its just easy to use. I didn't think I cared about bluetooth, but it is kind of nice value add. There seem to be some frequencies that cause a minor disruption in the wireless sound. I have the VZR sitting over here, but I keep gravitating to the TB's.
Pretty crazy to see how well the 700 holds up to some of the big dogs.
I bought that one, but returned it after about a week. The clamping force was so tight that it gave me headaches within 5 minutes. Did you have any problem with the fit? If so, how long did it take for them to become comfortable to wear?
stupid question maybe,but do the tb 700 gen 2 Connect to tv via bt?and second question,what’s the difference between 700 and 700 Max?
@@Noneya5555 That's surprising since I have a pretty large head and I find them very comfortable for long sessions. I had the MS wireless headset and it was like you said, headache city. Maybe it has more to do than just the clamp force.
@@amirshabani9886 I don't know about the tv, but I doubt it. The Max has a switch on the dongle that lets you play on Xbox, Playstation, PC, and Switch.
Thanks a lot for this video! Thanks for covering each and every topic anyone could think of regarding gaming headsets honestly you’re about the only channel where no one would need to go check other reviews as well, as it is the case with most others.. that’s a extremely rare trait of you as a content creator! Hope you know that you’re well appreciated and that appreciation keeps growing. Thank you!
Just recently found your channel looking for reviews of the Nova Pro and wanted to say that you're doing a really great job. I ended up purchasing the Novas, but returned it as the Steel Series software GG is just big giant blob of bloatware. Looking forward to your Maxwell review!
Finally, the video I've been looking for. I can tell you put a lot of effort into making this video. Really appreciate it, cheers mate.
If there is anything I love about your videos, it's the thoroughness. Out all the videos of yours I've watched, you are BY FAR the most detailed in your reviews. For example, I have the nova Pro wireless and love them. To see if I'm alone, I have watched COUNTLESS reviews on them. You are the first person to mention that the wireless station automatically turns on AND is set to whatever machine you turn on when you have both USB ports on use. Love how you mentioned that. Small thing, yes. But it is very handy when talking about use/quality of life. Keep up the good work!!
this review earned my respect and subscription. from now on i will rely on your reviews like this one. the effort and content is satisfying. this is how others should review products.
Which headset would you recommend as the best all-rounder? I was thinking of picking up the TB Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max as they're on sale for $140 and bc of your recommendation. Would you say they work well outside of gaming as well? For listening to music, watching movies, youtube, etc? Or do you think the Nova 7 is a better all-rounder?
Great show, my nova pro's are already on the way to me, £225 opened but hardly used off ebay and after seeing this i will count that as a great result all round. Keep up the good work👏👍😎🇬🇧
P.S. May be you could do a show on how to set up the headset on sonar for best gaming results and also how to get the best out of the mic as I've heard it's not so good and can be greatly improved with some tweeks if you know what your doing.
Idk where and why I have not seen your channel prior to searching for better headphones for the PS5 since my A40s are finally going after 6yrs and you got me on the in depth review for the steel series Nova Pro Wireless
Literally found your channel a few weeks ago and it’s awesome. Love your work and keep it up.
Just wanted to say thanks! I discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago after my 6 year old Logitech G933 died on me. Your review of the Nova sealed the deal as well as earned you a new a subscriber. I bought the Nova yesterday before this video came out, so glad to hear I made the best purchase possible. (I love the headset, big upgrade from the old G933, I don't even feel the ANC bump) Wishing your channel all the best success, definitely one of the best audio review channels.
Thanks so much! I hope you love the Nova Pro wireless as much as I do.
Thanks for the vid. I am loving your content. I have one question though. I have the Astro A50 Gen 4. Do you think it is relevent to buy the Nova pro Wireless? is it a good upgrade? or should I just wait a bit for a potential A50 gen 5? Thx
love your reviews man! You actually provide insight that I can't get from just reading a website description.
Even though I'm not looking for a pair now after buying Arctic Nova Pro wired, this is much appreciated. When you are looking for a pair, it's a literal jungle. I was lucky you find your channel early on in my headset journey! :D
Bought 3 diffent headsets before deciding on the Nova Pro wired. I recommend it to anyone. Just be sure to they have a good return policy if you buy the Wireless Nova Pro, the bump was unbearable for me after just 1-2 hours.
thank you so so much for this! you are one of the few that tackles on what the buyer really wanna hear
earned yourself a new follower 🤝 i love how you took your time and explained everything the pros and cons.
Great reviews, straight to the point...no bullcrap, good job!
I really enjoy watching your reviews. I bought the epos h3pro hybrid because of your detailed review and I love them so far! Thanks again for the quality content 😀Hope you hit that 20k subs soon
First search for gaming headphones and think I picked the right one. Haven’t gamed in years but planning to dive back in soon. Loved your content. Reminds a little bit of Erins Audio Corner. I appreciate showing the frequency response.
Thanks! I’m actually friends with Erin lol. He’s a great dude!
I love my Nova 7. Now that I’ve changed the stock pads with official SteelSeries leatherette pads it sounds even better. I found my best custom EQ and with the leatherette pads I get the best sound across the whole frequency
I tried the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max. It sounds quite good, but not as good as the Nova 7. But the thing that put me off the most was the Turtle Beach Audio app. When I did my custom EQ and used them straight away it was fine, but every time I turned the headset off, then next day back on again, it kept going back to default sound and I had to open the app and save my custom EQ again. It was too much hassle
I had the Nova Pro Wireless and after using it for a whole week, I decided to send it back, because compared to my old Arctis Pro Wireless it wasn’t night and day difference in sound and the old one gets louder as well. If my old Pro Wireless didn’t break, I would have stuck with it
I’ve tested my Nova 7 for a whole week comparing with my friends Nova Pro Wireless whilst he was on holiday. They’re using the same driver and to my hearing they sounded very similar. Nova Pro Wireless only slightly edges ahead in sound, but literally only slightly
So I came to a conclusion that it’s definitely not worth £350. They’re charging majority of that for new features like ANC and Transparency mode and the DAC with swappable batteries
In my opinion the Nova Pro Wireless isn’t worth anymore than £250 and the fact that the Nova 7 sounds very similar and great overall, it’s a much better buy
I also have the HyperX Core Wireless as a spare headset and it’s amazing for its price. Definitely punches above its price tag. Only if it was a little bit louder it would be the perfect headset
I just bought the Nova 7. Love the sound a design. Only issue is that I was used to HyperX Cloud 2 and these feels very small in compare and they constantly sliping from my head no matter I do to prevent it. Unfortunately I manage to scratch them the very first day so I think I can't return it. Also the stock fabric cushion feels very itchy and I hear them scratching every time I move my head. Not really pleasant experience for me. I'm kinda desperate because I already tried Cloud 2 Wireless and Logitech G Pro Wirelles and both were terrible with white noise. It seems that I'm forbidden to find any good headphones without any all those issues.
I also bought the protein leather pads from SS for my Nova 7s. It’s amazing and super comfy.
@famezy is it the 7, 7p or 7x? I also returned my Nova wireless due to the ANC mics and I can't agree with you more about it's price, around 100$ above its value. I saw in a few places complaints on the Nova 7 max volume. How's yours? Did you try them on both consoles?
@kaplanbeny if you go in SteelSeries GG to can disable the volume limiter and they get much louder. @famezy9103 - They both use the same size drivers, but the Nova Pros have a unique driver design and material. The Nova 7 shares the same driver as the 1 and 3. The Nova 7 with leather is a knockout for sure. It tightens up the bass an treble nicely.
@@GadgetryTech Thanks, Joe. Indeed the Nova 7 is much better with the leatherette ear pads. Keep up the great work. You’re amazing at what you do
Excellent video bro. I just subscribed for Life. But let me ask you something... the xbox version of The steelseries nova pro wireless work with ps4 and ps5 simultaneously? I mean, if a plug in a ps4 in a type C port for Xbox and them plug in my ps5 in the other type C port, the both will work? I asking that because i have a ps4 and ps5, but maybe i'll gonna change for the Xbox next year and i would not change the headphones.
Great video! Lots of great information! I’m only using on PS5, would you recommend nova pros, the H9’s or others?
If you can get by without a physical button/dial for game to chat mix adjustment on the headset, I would recommend the Nova Pro Wireless. Better mic and sound quality.
@@GadgetryTech cheers for the reply, love the channel, I’m gonna take the plunge 😄
Great review video What do you recommend between Sony Inzone
H7 or the turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max. I’m playing on a PS5. Thanks in advance!
Inzone is more comfortable. 700 has noticeably better sound quality and a better mic.
Yo te recomiendo el nova 7. Yo probé el inzone h7 y suena regular no tiene bass, el TB 700 max suena bien pero depues de 1 hr de uso me empieza a doler la cabeza es muy pesado y aprieta mucho la cabeza y el Hyperx cloud 2 suena bien tiene bass es el mas comodo pero no tiene bluetooth, el barracuda x suena bien tiene bass pero tiene algunos problemas de conexión. Y el nova es el que tiene de todo. Suena bien tiene bass es cómodo tiene bluetooth. El único inconveniente es que si te mueves se desacomoda de tu cabeza. Pero en general es el que es mejor de todos.
New subscriber. Absolutely love your reviews. Just ordered the Epos H3pro's yesterday. Disappointed not to see them on this list, do the Nova's blow them out of the water sound/feature wise? Using solely for ps5, mainly FPS.
Love the channel, just found it this week and the detail is very much appreciated.
Worth the entire 24 minutes. This helped me pick a set for my brother in law. Ty sm
Hey I don't know if you'll see this but I wanted to lknow your opinion on the matter. I've used the SteelSeries Arctis 5 PC for like 2-3 years now and was planning on "upgrading" since they are starting to malfunctioning, and I was planning on buying the Arctis 7, but then I saw that they launched the Arctis Nova 7, I saw your review on the Arctis Nova 7X, and started to debate wich one should I get, and on that note I have a few questions.
Firstly, Between the Arctis 7 and Nova 7 wich one do you recommend the most? I assume that based on only the Nova 7 appearing on this list I know your anwser, but still I would like to know why? what differenciate them? I know you talked about a difference in their audio curve but I'm not that understanding of EQ tuning.
Secondly, I know the the Nova 7X are like "Xbox version" is there a big difference between the Nova 7X and Nova 7? I use PC only, maybe Nintendo Switch in the future.
Either I really enjoyed your review and you list, so I'm really inclidned on getting either Nova 7 or Arctis 7, but yeah don't know wich.
Hey, great vid! Just ordered the inzone h7 (for $150) bc I need the game/chat mixer for warzone. I've heard from a couple sources that the new ps5 dualsense edge controller will have the ability to mix game/chat from the controller itself, so that should keep us from being bound to sony headsets in the future! 👍
Why would you need a game chat mix button when that's an option in the quick menu of the ps5 that takes less than 5 seconds to adjust?
@@KraljHD i play warzone. Plane intro scene is loud and thats also the time we discuss the strat. Gulag needs to be game only unless im teamed with my partner. And random times that I can't spare even a sec on a diff screen. Im not thrilled that its a button and not a dial on the inzones bc that might take longer, idk we'll see...
@@tulsathundercat You adjust game chat multiple times during a match? Damn bro.
I am a new sub and I can already tell GT is a knowledgeable reviewer when I watched his review for HS80.
After several months of researching for my next headset, finally settled down with the stealth 700 g2 max. Once again, thanks a lot Joe! 💪💪
I have the Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless but i ordered the Turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max becoz i have previous stealth 700 gen 2 .And they sound better for movies and series .Need to buy the new stealth 700 becoz i sit 3-4 meter from my Xbox and the sound cut sountimes out .I hope the 700 max wound have this issue .I wil keep on using my Steelseries arctis nova pro wireless for gaming.
@AmpEdition I have the Turle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max so I now how headsets can squize. So I used to it .Even I had the audeze Penrose X and they are the most squizing headsets I ever had.
Good luck they have so many problems they just stop working and you have to troubleshoot them. Mine stopped working for the third time and the hard reset won’t work this time so their broken for good. Good luck
@WesterlyPrune99 - TH-cam stil have my turtle beach .But always using my Steelseries now on Xbox Series X and ps5. Am waiting for the Astro A50 gen 5 .Since im looking for something extra besides my Steelseries with more bass 🔊.
solid fkn review guy im shopping for a headset this vid helped me out alottt def appreciate the hw u did to touch on all the dif angles on headsets u rok keep doing reviews honest straight to the point lov it!
hey man thank just found your channel while looking to replace my old skool A50s. Going with the stealth man thanks earned a sub for sure man.
2.4 GHz + Bluetooth (simultaneous) options:
- Audeze Penrose
- Inzone H7
- Roccat Syn Max Air
- SteelSeries Nova 7X
- Turtle Beach Stealth 700 G2 Max
Did this for my research so here's the list anyone look for same.
Note: I didn't consider any NON-PC headphones from his list
Thanks for the Review and Work, my fav. Channel when it comes to Tech Review!
After seeing how good reviews were, I picked up the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro wireless headset (w/ Xbox compatibility). I've used Arctis Pro and Blackshark V2s recently and they were both great. But I wanted something that wasn't just good, but versatile (PC, PS5, Xbox, iOS connectivity, good range for connecting to my smart tv directly for watching/listening to things while working around that area, etc.)
The quality of the audio on the Arctis Nova Pros is incredible. I'm used to headsets that give me a good sense of footstep direction and such. It is already the clearest sounding for enemy detection and such that I've ever used, but two more things surprised me:
1. The sense of vertical direction. I've been able to pretty accurately determine not just when someone is say at 3 o'clock, but whether they're on the same level as me, a lower level, or higher level, and I don't just mean when someone is like right above me in a building. I mean when I'm outside the building or the like. This has been especially amazing in a game like Apex Legends with so many hills, ramps, multi-level buildings, etc. This adds a degree of Z axis precision I'm not really used to alongside the X, Y precision.
2. The distance at which it picks these things up. I'm so used to hearing footstep and similar audio within a certain range (like say 5-10 meters? Not sure exactly the distance), but with this headset I kept expecting enemies even closer than they were for my first bit playing because it was picking up the audio so much sooner. It wasn't hard, but I still had to sort of mentally recalibrate the in-game range of sounds because of how much precision I was getting from the audio.
Fantastic headset, also works great for things like chatting in Discord on PC while playing a game on a tablet(bluetooth) and getting audio for both. Or playing PS5 through wireless and chatting through Discord on phone. Was really impressed with how cleanly it integrates the audio from both sources.
Phenomenal headset. No trouble with getting any of its promised features to work and work well. I was seeing excellent reviews on it all over and didn't expect this headset to still manage to surpass my expectations after hearing how hyped up it was.
This was a really good video! I ended up getting the barracudas. Do you think it may be possible for you to give me the actual setting in numbers though? It’s really hard trying to match the eq up with the picture. Thank you again for all your hard work.
Nice job with your channel! Always a pleasure take a look to your videos man. For X Box owners, I will recommend to take a look to the Razer Kaira Pro, very nice sound, with customizable eq by the razer app on the Xbox, not the best mic but you can also eq them... and Bluetooth.
The Epos H3pro hybrid is not on the list, and I saw you review of them and I put them on my wish ist 😅... There's any malfunction on them? I loved the sound of the H6 Pro and the GSPs (they're always on my desk) and for wireless I have interest on them...
Oh!.. And for single player games and immersion... what's your recommendation?
I use the Kaira Pro's with my Series X. They are great. I bought the PS5 version before and returned them. They didn't sound nearly as good as the Xbox version for some reason.
@@garethg8226 Yes, it's curios how they perform on Xbox and how bad they're on Ps5... I buyed too the Ps5 version and returned it...
Love the detail you go into in this video! Just curious with the Virtuoso XTs being on sale for $200 would it be a contender compared for the Nova 7s? I've looked at the Virtuoso for a while and love the look and mic on it but not sure if it's worth the extra compared to the Novas
Virtuoso only for the mic and overall build quality. The Nova sounds better and is more comfortable (to me).
Great video. Bought myself the artic 7+ before I discovered your review on it. After watching most of your headset reviews... I feel like I should have went for the turtle beaches. Ah well! I did get to tune my set according to your settings. Its all good now, Thank you for your amazing content!
@AmpEdition I feel a lot better about my purchase, unfortunate for you to have to return that headset. Which headset are you replacing it with?
Should I get the beo portal? If its 200 bucks? Or the nova 7x or the turtle beach are better? I come from the hyper x cloud alpha do they sound better?
I agree on the Nova Pro. Most Versatile and Highest Quality Sound you can get. Love the battery Swap.
Great videos with a lot of good information. I have a question. Do the nova 7 and the nova pro headset have the same drivers? I’m trying to figure out if they are similar headphones. I understand the pro had anc and a gamedac which lets you do a lot more but just want to know if the headphones are similar in any type of way? Thanks
Gonna watch the video, but what would you suggest for someone who just wants the best sound quality and comfort for PS5 I don't care about mic quality
What do you think of the Arctis 7X+ compared to the Nova 7X? Comfort, battery life and sound quality are important to me. Bluetooth is not needed. Thx 🙂
Best headset comparison and description out here!! Keep pushing content!
Currently have the arc 9x and I saw both videos of your on the nova pro, is it worth to get the refurbished ones with 2 year warranty?
I wanted to upgrade especially the current ones I have right now pop a lot during stream or cuts off a bit, the plastic connected to the headphone itself cracks easily too and you said these were more durable from your review.
Wanna know my moneys worth :)
So which one have a better bass? Roccat Syn Pro Max or Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro?
I plan to buy Nova Pro and use it for everything but mostly for music.
My man always high quality videos, you are my new go-too when i have a slightest though about any headset! Keep up the good work and greetings from the icy Sweden
Thanks so much! Sweden is so beautiful. We want to travel there one day!
@@GadgetryTech You guys are so welcome to Sweden!
Awesome video. What do you think of the Corsair XS70 Pro Wireless? I got them and I think the sound quality is just phenomenal. What is your opinion?
They are good headsets! I just found the Nova and 700 to sound a bit better that’s all.
Thank yoi for such great in depth recommendation! I'm looking to buy one for a christmas gift for my boyfriend. He plays PS5 and occasionally xbox. I think I'll go with turtlebeach stealth.
This by far is the best headphones review wrap up that I've watched! And I've watched so many because i don't want to make the wrong decision
What would u says best in gaming terms,PC and PS5 the razer blackshark v2 pro or the Nova Pro?
Hello, I have a question. I play on PS5 and I'm needing to get a new headset as my old one (Hyperx Cloud Flights) is getting a bit worn out but I still love them as I've had them since they came out and like how they sound. Anyways for Christmas my mom got me the Razer kaira pros and I really didn't like how they sounded as they sounded so muffled and too bassy, I couldn't pick out footsteps in any game and every game sounded unclear, no matter what PS5 sound or EQ settings I tried. So, I then returned them for the Hyperx Cloud 2 Wireless since I liked the Flights so much but, unfortunately those kind of sounded the same (even trying every setting) and were kinda uncomfortable for me. In all do you think the SS Nova 7P sound better than those two headsets I had and would they be a good upgrade going from Cloud Flights? Sorry for the long question and thank you for the great rundown on all these headsets.
Which would you recommend as far as sound quality for playing warzone 2? The turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max, or the Astro a50 gen 4? The 700 gen 2 max is 100 dollars cheaper, but does it sound better?
what do you think wins between the Corsair HS80 MAX and the Arctis Nova Pro?
How do you feel about Logitech G735, haven't tested it yet? Just interested in universal headphones to play Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 on PC and then watch movies on Android. The Logitech G735 seems to be comfortable and you can spend a lot of time in them.
Question:
I wanna buy the "SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless" Headset. The X-Box-Version is 36€ cheaper then the PC-Version and i am not a streamer. Should i buy the X-Box-Version over the PC-Version when i am using a PC?
I bought the 700 gen 2 max based off your video and I agree with most of the review in terms of sound & comfort, but man HUGE distortion and audio issues. I read and saw other YT vids and they is a major problem for these headphones. Any thoughts on why they’re so bad? I sit like 6 feet away, my router is moved, & all firmware updates.
Awesome video man! I ended up returning the hs80 and got the steelseries nova 7. I liked these so much more and didn’t mind spending the extra $80😅
Nova 7 is the people's champ this year
are nova 7 better than hs80?
I need a good mic but I need comfort even more. What do you think I should pick?
😭😭 I’m happy I found this. I’m just looking for a good headset for pc. Mic don’t matter I have one. Just a good wireless headset
Great video, thank you for making these viedos to help us choose the best headsets/headphones for us! Quick question, can you do game/chat mix connected with PC for Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal PC/PS? Thanks again!
Thanks! From what I understand it only shows up as a single audio source but I haven't been able to verify.
I got the BO Portal Pc/PS5, thing to add is that with this you get a free licence of dolby atmos on pc, which is extra value added. For a power user i'd say those are the best since you can basically connect to 3 devices at once (2 on bt 1 on wireless) I wear those while gaming, outside, work conferencing, music listening, a true jack of all trades. And i think those are the only ones on the list which support aptx adaptive codec on bt. A bit uncomfortable with glasses but without it's nearing qc35 levels of comfort(nothing can beat those imo)
Amazing video. Very high quality and paced. Well done.
Been looking for a good headset stand for my Nova Pros and love the one you use in the video. Link to purchase?
Great content, thank you for your research and sharing your knowledge.
Some text on screen and time stamps may help view ability/enjoyability of this video. Especially when researching the headphones on other tabs and scrolling back and forth the video.
Thank you for helping me understand the headphone market landscape.
I use the nova 7 on ps5 and pc and unfortunately I always have sound problems. As if the sound stutters or lagging.
Are these problems known? Or should I simply complain about the headset via support?
Very good Chanel btw. very detailed. I will continue to follow 👍
hey man. I've seen many comparison videos about headsets now and yours is the most informative. Did you test the hyperx cloud alpha wireless or the cloud ii wireless and can they hold up ?
Since there is a possibility that I may come across many people who are experienced and use the product, I am asking, should I buy the barracuda x 2022 version or razer blackshark v2 usb? I will listen to music and play games.
Does the Barracuda x 2022 version have bluetooth? Wireless disconnection etc. have you had any trouble? How is the material quality for the Barracuda x 2022 version? How is the quality of the headband and ear pads ?
With the B&O PlayStation version. Do you loose any sound quality when you plug it in through the AUX for the Xbox? I am an Xbox gamer mostly, but I like how versatile these are because I travel a lot.
Hey Joe
I’m looking at buying a new wireless headset, what’s your opinion on some of the best pairs for fps games and the best sounding pair straight out of the box.
I’m on ps5
Cheers mate.
I was searching to replace my ATH990z+Ifi Zen DAC v2 with something wireless and I first bought Arctis Nova 7x. It was NOWHERE near to the sound from my wireless setup. Very understandable, but still it was way worse than I expected. Returned them and I bough Penrose X. Recently I also replaced the pads with Brainwavz. Both with stock and replacement pads, in terms of sound, Penrose is miles away from Arctis Nova 7x. But then again - I hardly care about other features, but sound. So, Penrose itself is its own category.
I have watched all the headset reviewers and yours is by far the best. You cover details about disconnects, discomfort, EQ settings and audio quality. Question: Do they make a wireless desk mic? My setup is in my living room so I need everything wireless. I want a nice wireless big mic, but i haven't been able to find one.
Antlion Wireless Modmic, maybe this would bei for you
Thanks for the kind words! Antlion ModMic wireless works but clips on your headset (via an adhesive backed magnet). I do not know of a high quality wireless desktop mic. Samson just came out with a premium webcam that has high quality mics built into it. I'm reviewing it, but I'm not sure if that would work for your setup or not.
Finally been waiting for this video for 5 days
Wow... great video. answered a lot of my questions.... I have the stealth 700 max...I think Im happy with with them... but am thinking about returning them and spending the differance to upgrade to the steel-series nova pro's. But am not sure if I should. Nobody ever gives an overview of elaborate details between the mid range and the flagship head sets. They compare each class to each other... but im having a hard time finding elaborate details pitting midrange vs flagship and what exactly is the diminishing return as you jump from mid level to high end. I mean if your only fighting for an additional 1 or 2% improvement in sound quality.... why spend the extra... or is the jump bigger, would love to see a video on this topic!!!
FYI - I was trying to stretch out/break in quickly my stealth 700's cause they felt a little too tight, and accidentally went too far and it folded (slightly) in the center 12 o'clock position. A little scary... still works fine. And it did reprieve some of the pressure. but ya... yikes
You mentioned the Barracuda X and Barracuda Pro in this review, but how would you say the Barracuda compares with your $100 to $200 recommendations here? I recall in your triple 2022 Barracuda review from a few months ago you said it had good battery life and sound quality compared to other models in the price range. I've seen a lot of reviews on the X and the Pro but very little on the "standard" Barracuda -- I'm currently thinking of going with it but I just haven't seen enough information to be certain.
Would you recommend the wired or wireless nova pros. I know latency is a thing for a lot of Bluetooth headphones. Is that present in the wireless nova pros?
Have you had any experience with the JBL Quantum series? I'm particularly looking at the 810 feature wise, and wondering how it might compare to these?
Do you know anything about the razor black shark v2 pro? There is a huge black Friday sale and I’m looking to buy it because one dealbreaker for me is having pleather around the ears, and this headset looks pretty good. What would you say about this headset. Also thanks for making this video, I’ve watched soooooooo many other ones and this one has been the most helpful.
I'm debating on what headset to get. I'm upgrading from the steelseries arctis 7x. I can't decide which one to go with. My current ones that I can't decide on are the master and dynamic mg20 vs steelseries arctis nova pro wireless vs epos h3pro hybrid. I'm going to be using them for literally all of my entertainment from watching TV /movies and gaming on ps5, pc and Nintendo switch also watching TH-cam on my android phone. I'm wanting to get the one that has the best sound quality and the 3d audio/ surround sound. What would you pick?
Ugh, they are all so good! EPOS has that thunderous "home theater" sound. It's a smooth sounding headset that doesn't have the same detail retrieval as the Nova Pro or the MG20, but it's still nice to listen to. Purely for movies, I would pick H3PRO Hybrid. For Games, Nova Pro Wireless. For music, the MG20. Confusing right? Honestly you can't go wrong with the Nova Pro Wireless because it does everything so well. Just need to hope the mic bump isn't an issue, otherwise just swap the pads out with the new ones from Wicked Cushions.
I finally bit the bullet and I picked up the nova pro wireless! I am more than happy with my choice and I want to thank you again for your time and effort that you put into your channel I literally took everything you said in all of your past videos and you are by far the best tech reviewer out there period! You have me as a subscriber for life and I will continue watching everything you do in the future! The help you have given me is more than I could ask for and again THANK YOU!
Prolly feeling the barracuda $44 with the sale and Amazon gift card. Can’t beat the price
Hi Joe. I am waiting for the model one to ship to the UK.But I am thinking of the hifiman xs edition instead. I have two closed backs, the Penrose and H6pro.But after buying Phillips shp9500 & x2hr I love the openness of these headphones compared to closed back.So would you say the soundstage is more open and wider sounding on the xs or the model one.All my gameing is on the ps5, with the ifi zen dac v2 amp.Many thanks.
Thank you so much for such an awesome review!
Hope you make it to 20k at least. Great video with clear explanation.
Thanks.
Thanks! At the rate the channel is growing, I think we'll hit it next week. From there I'll organize the giveaways in a separate video so keep an eye out!
hey,I love your videos. I wonder what is the difference between the NOVA 7X and the Nova Pro Wireless, I mean in terms of sound.
Just in time for me needing a new headset. Great video
Hello ,what headset do you recommend buy for long time games , epos closed h6pro+GSX 300 , epos h3 hybrid pro, logitech g pro x wired/wireless or steelseries nova pro wireless ?
What’s better for competitive FPS between the gen 2 max and nova 7? I primarily play Warzone. Would it be worth it to jump up to the nova pro wireless for a competitive edge?