
SteelSeries - Arctis 9 Wireless
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Steelseries artics 7, artics 9 if you care about bluetooth and dungle connection at the same time. My general tip is always wireless headset, once you go wireless you don't turn back
r/LinusTechTips • Best gaming headset? ->Try steel series artic 9p
r/ps5india • Recommendations for headphones ps5 ->I have an arctis wireless and an arctis 9 wireless and they have worked perfectly for years and neither have broken in any way
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Can somebody explain the whole don’t buy gaming headset thing please? ->I have an arctis wireless and an arctis 9 wireless and they have worked perfectly for years and neither have broken in any way
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Can somebody explain the whole don’t buy gaming headset thing please? ->Ergonomic, lightweight. Thanks to the spare battery, you don't have to worry about the charge level. And this is now becoming a must-have feature. ChatMix is one of the reasons I chose SS in the first place. It's definitely worth using and is a high-quality product. I've praised it so much, but of course it has its flaws: In the previous series (my previous headset was the Arctis 9), the ChatMix feature was built into the hardware, but now it forces you to use the Sonar software. The GG can be frustrating when it occasionally becomes unstable. It would have been much easier to charge and remove the backup battery from the charging unit inside the DAC.
r/steelseries • My Noob Review... SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless ->Buy an Arctis 9,expensove but I've only had to change the ear cups in 5-6 years.
r/pcmasterrace • Another „Gaming Headset“ bites the dust, tired of overpriced/hyped headphones. ->I really like my Arctis 9 headset. It appears they aren't available anymore - I imagine the Nova Pro would be a great choice.
r/gamingsetups • What gaming headphones are the best for pc. ->They work great for me, I use them during the day for work as well, battery life is really nice. Can’t speak to delay or anything like that since I only game solo though.
r/SteamDeck • What headphones do you use? ->steel series arctic 9 like 150 but worth it
r/XboxSeriesXlS • What's a good headset that won't break the bank ->I will add, range is fine for your immediate surroundings, but I miss being able to walk downstairs and to the end of the backyard while still in a call with the incredible range of the old Arctis 9s
r/steelseries • Is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless still a solid purchase in 2025? ->The Arctis ones do it with a cool little dedicated box where you can also control other things. I had some years ago and it was a very handy feature...though yes, windows now does much better, channel-based volume control. Still not as cool as a dial on a box though :)
r/PUBG • best headset for playing the game ->Don't get Arctis ones as they don't fit properly over the headset. Shame because they're my preferred ones.
r/PSVR • PSVR2 what headphones do you use? ->I live and breathe by the steel series arctis series. They have lasted me a LONG time and has withstood a lot over the years with zero damage.
r/buildapc • The Best Gaming Headset to Buy Now? ->steelseries arctis are as good as it gets for me. I've tested every major headset over the last year and they've been the best sounding and by far most comfortable. they suffer from some software issues when using in pc but outside of that i will be sticking with steelseries offeringsbfor the foreseeable future
r/XboxSeriesXlS • What's a good headset that won't break the bank ->I’d look into a hyperx headset. Those usually are good quality and last quite a while. I haven’t found one I’m not a fan of but I’m also not an enthusiast although I currently bounce between the alpha and a Steelseries arctis headset.
r/playstation • Best gaming headset under $40 ->Steelseries and something in your budget in the arctis series. I am on my 3rd model. I love the headband part that doesn’t press on my head, and the material on the earpads are so comfortable.
r/playstation • I need recommendations for a PS5 headset, I don’t mind spending a lot of money, what are your best suggestions? ->Same. I dropped my Steelseries Arctis whatevers for an Audio-technica condenser mic, a headphone amp, and some DT770s. I sound clearer, I hear better, and i spent roughly the same amount on the new stuff that I did for the Steelseries. No control software bloatware, everything plug and play.
r/pcmasterrace • Another „Gaming Headset“ bites the dust, tired of overpriced/hyped headphones. ->My batteries lost their capacity very quickly, and the audio software never worked well. I had to disable every audio channel that wasn't Steelseries in Windows. Save money on the brand name, get some studio headphones.
r/pcmasterrace • Another „Gaming Headset“ bites the dust, tired of overpriced/hyped headphones. ->Just got these. I can recommend them. Not tested mic yet. As for comfort: I have a large head, and am finding the clamping a bit tight however, and the earcups just fit around my ears - it's a bit snug. Nothing bad, per se, but not quite in the super comfort zone of some other headphones. They'd be fine for gaming sessions, but not something I'd want to wear all day. I'd have preferred a bit more of a relaxed fit. On the other hand, a relaxed fit means very big headphone that can turn some people off.
r/FractalDesign • Fractal Design Scape - First Impressions ->Having owned the arctis, and now just picked up the Scape, I can tell you that it's in a different league to the Arctis. It's very good. Not quite as good as my high end audiophile headphones, but very, very good compared to most gaming headsets. I'd rate them in the same class as the Audeze maxwell. Happy to listen to music on them. Excellent controls too. And very nice looking in person. I have a large head, and am finding the clamping a bit tight however, and the earcups just fit around my ears - it's a bit snug. Nothing bad, per se, but not quite in the super comfort zone of some other headphones.
r/FractalDesign • Fractal Design Scape - First Impressions ->I love my Steelseries Arctis. It's a touch out of your price range but the features are top notch.
r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->My steelseries Arctis headset is still going strong after 7 years. I had a hyper x one that didn’t even last a month.
r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->Bluetooth works fine now, I use steelseries arctis
r/SteamDeck • What headset are you guys using? ->Gaming earbuds are terrible quality compared to audiophile earbuds at the same price. They are better quality than cheap Amazon earbuds though. Its about what you want out of them though. Do you want noise canceling? Sony. Do you want music quality? Reviews vary but you can't go wrong with Technics or Soundcore. Gaming only? Then yes, the Arctis are good due to low latency.
r/ROGAlly • Best Earbuds ever! ->I have gone through all the premium/best-reviewed ones and the Corsair Virtuoso is the best overall in my experience. I didn't like the weird headband on the Steel Series Arctic line. For me it was not comfortable at all. I had a previous version of the Arctis with the little dock and hot-swap batteries, and I LOVED that battery switch feature.
r/buildapc • What's the Best Wireless Gaming Headset in Your Opinion? ->Dunno what headsets you've been using but I'm on my 3rd SteelSeries headset since I've been buying them since 2015. First pair I bought which is the Siberia v2s (iirc) are still working beautifully and I use them with my PS5 when I travel for work. My second pair is an arctis wireless pair, forget the model, but they only got replaced because I was given my current ones as a Christmas present. Zero issues ever.
r/pcmasterrace • Another „Gaming Headset“ bites the dust, tired of overpriced/hyped headphones. ->It is ! I’ve just upgraded to the wireless one and it’s so easy to set up and have really good sound quality and noise cancellation :)
r/XboxSeriesXlS • What's a good headset that won't break the bank ->Arc Steel Series is another solid option. I have a wireless one I purchased for $100 two years ago and haven’t had a single problem. Crisp, clear audio and super comfortable too.
r/XboxGamers • Headset recommendations ->I use the Steelseries Arctic for 3 years. Still solid
r/playstation • Turtle Beach Introduces Atlas 200, Its First Licensed PlayStation Headset ->What headset you recommend? Currently have a hypercloud 2 and it´s breaking down as I´ve got it for 8 years now lol, bought the hypercloud 3 and it´s whack, literally feeling pressure on my ears and the microphone is bad. Tried arctic steelseries and even that one felt like pressure on my ears.
r/playstation • When you play games. Do you wear a headset? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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