SteelSeries - Arctis 5

+ for this. I have the 5 series, the app for profiles are amazing. Its kinda tricky to get custom modes for consoles, tho but not impossible. Also, its battery is over the top. Best experience with a headset, so far.

I loved mine until the mic started to not work well. Mic now makes everything I say barely a whisper.

I’ve had mine for over 10 years I think. Artis 5 wired.

Tldr. My arctis 5s have been great when they work. Driver and update issues always cause tedious issues to fix before use. Design issues will cause failure depending on model, wired or not. . I've had steel series arctis 5 wired version for about 4 years. They have been great....when they work. Idk if it's just my pc but every single time there is a driver update. A Nvidia update or a windows update ...my settings get FUCKED. the main issue is with the channel knob randomly changing how it works . Ie turn it left, it mutes discord but game audio is clear. Turn it right and vice versa. Mutes game but discord is clear Often on updates this feature just stops working. You still get audio and mic working but it's open channel for everything. It will also change the profile setting in the SS software. It's an easy fix once you know how but it can still be finicky and tedious. My other issue is with the cable and where it plugs into the headset. It's basically forcing pressure on the micro usb connection and bending the cord. I've had to replace the cord 2 times They are fully failing now. The usb port is loose in the headset, wiggling makes audio sound like robo porn.

I hard disagree. But might just be our settings are different. I had to turn bass down for a lot of games

Did you use the SS software, do you remember you're profile settings? Bass boost etc? I'm genuinely curious as lacking bass is something I have never heard about SteelSeries sets. I'm mixed about recommending them tho. All modern ones are usb-c for the dongle , I can't use because my PC doesn't have a native usb c port. I don't want wired again because that's the failing point on every set I've had but fuck the Arctis 5s have been the best I've ever used. (Sound wise)

My music equipment set up is my go to but I don't have a designated mic to use. Playing PvP multiplayer I need to use my "gaming" set. I tried using my audio Technica for sound and my DS4 controller for the mic but it's a conveluted mess of cords at that point. And audio lag with a BT dongle.

Thanks. I actually did take a look online to see if I could find an answer but there’s nothing definitive, at least so far. I’m totally fine with using it wired if necessary. My wired Arctis Series 5 finally took a dump after the cord deteriorated and stopped carrying sound. I loved everything about that headset. The fact that it was wired meant I could use it with everything that had a jack. Appreciate the response.

I personally had the Corsair HS70, I went looking for a headset in the 100$ range because I was a dumbass and tried to replace the HS70 battery snapping one of the wires and just failing overall. I got the SteelSeries arctic 5 and just felt super let down for the price. They sounded worse, build quality just felt cheap. For 150 I was kinda like yea no thanks. I was going to entertain the one reviewed above but that’s $300!!!! I ended up choosing the hyper x cloud alpha purely for the runtime. I was tired of recharging my headset and loved the idea of such a long runtime without a charge. Maybe it’s just a phycological effect but I feel like they even sound better than the steelseries given they have more chamber space. Idk just my personal experience I got a cloud alpha for 100$ referb on amazon

STEEL SERIES ARCTIS 7. Ive used alot of headsets and these are by FAR the most comfortable, great sound quality and wirless depending on. the model. Arctis 5 is also great.

I have the Epos PC38X. Haven’t used them on PC yet. On PS5, My friends get their voice echoed back to them and I dont necessarily want my wife and kids hearing my game/chat coming from the open backs. I’ve been using the SteelSeries Arctis 5 since i got a PC a few months ago. I may try the PC38X now!

I have PC38X. Haven’t used them. I don’t have a DAC and don’t care for the open back. My friends get their voice echoed back to them and I dont necessarily want my wife and kids hearing my game/chat coming from the open backs. (Unless I’m doing it wrong and missing something, please let me know!) Been using the SteelSeries Arctis 5.

I've got arctic 5s.... probably owned for 5 years. My kid has them now and they've taken a beating.... still mint. My buddies arctic 1 went at least over 5 years. I don't know beyond that, as it got passed on to ppl hard up on cash. My Nova pros 2 years strong so far.... debating doing something to use warranty for new pair, cuz I'm not sure i want to risk a faulty set, even though I've had great luck.

I spiked my SteelSeries 5 last night after my teammate left me to die in arc raiders. Still works and I’m a big guy and SPIKED it. Can’t recommend enough. Great sound quality and durability at a sub $200 price point. Survives gamer rage like a champ.

If you want something commercially available, I think I stumbled across the best set up ever, thanks to my wife. She has a Steelseries Arctis 5 wired. Picked up a Steelseries DAC, thinking I could run an optical out to a soundbar (long story, it didn't work, don't ask) but in the mean time I discovered the DAC can manage the RGB, and manage sound settings like enabling DTS-X, and adjust a bunch of settings to make her mid-tier Arctis 5 into a beast of a headset because the sound drivers in the headset are basically the same as the top tier. The important part of all of this is that she's on Linux like myself, and none of this can be managed in the software without a dual boot or windows virtual box. For her, the DAC solves the whole ass problem by offloading all of those settings onto the DAC so there's no need to dual boot. 10/10 on Steelseries's Digital Audio Converter. It's solid. Has a 3.5mm output, SPDIF input (we thought it was an output, wompwompwomp), and if you already have a Steelseries headset with their proprietary connector, it fits right up.