SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 3

The [Arctis steel series ](https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Arctis-Multi-Platform-Gaming-Headset/dp/B09ZWMYHCT) goes strong for years. Amazing comfort and plugs right in for instant play. Comfort around the ears and also over the head is unmatched—I’ve worn it for hours and had no pain. Mic quality and sounds quality are also great.

iv had some bad problems with my arctis nova 3 when ever i need to use my mic i need to unplug my headset and plug it back in if i dont do that before talking it turns my voice or any noise the mic picks up into a crazy loud kinda like static sound and the sound cuts out every now and again for me sometimes just not working at all till i again unplug it plug it back in not even 6 months old and all ready these problems im staying away from SteelSeries now looking for a new one

I'm having a great time with the steelseries arctis nova 3's, on amazon i got them on sale for about 75quid, only thing i'm not a fan of is the software, extra bloatware, its not great and the software to mix game and chat volume and master volume is all seperate, however if you don't have the software open the chat and gaming still override the master volume, meaning you have to disable the other 2 everytime you boot your pc

The Steelseries Arctis Nova 3, which are the ones I got a year and a while ago, are fantastic for the 100€ I paid. Nowadays you can get them for 70€ or less, they're a steal, they sound great, the micro is good, they're comfortable for long sessions and they are a trusted and widely recommended headset for a medium budget. I saw in another comment you recommended some Sennheisser that go from more than twice that price (right now about 180€, down from 220€). And you also add a modmic clipon that cost 70€ and up because the Sennheiser doesn't even have a mic. Unfair comparison when the price difference is the triple or more.

I genuinely don’t get how people break their Steeleseries headsets (unless there’s a defect) you say “with caution” but probably not lol, I had an arctis 5 for like almost a decade and also now have a nova 3. Yall need to take a chill pill stop whipping your headsets on the desk when you take them off loooool.

I use a steelseries arctics nova. I got it fairly recently (like a month ago) and i can hear the smallest of sounds when I play pretty darn well. It's also fairly lite weight and has a long battery life.

Had Astro a50’s for years and years and swore by them. Got these and they have way better audio quality, better features etc. the kids and highs are so crispy and clean you can hear tiny details that I never heard on the Astro’s. Since they are closed back the sound stage isn’t mind blowing but it works well and you still get great depth

I had no luck finding a decent all pink headset. But I really love my current headset. I have the Steelseries Arctis Nova in white! You can swap out some of the white parts with pink accessories they sell. Like [this](https://steelseries.com/gaming-accessories/nova-booster-pack?color=rose-quartz). You can also buy replacement ear cups from third parties that are pink in color!

I'd stick with the standard Arctis line, not the Novas imho. there's not a lot between two two, I think Novas as slightly lighter, but their headband wasn't as comfortable. They felt cheaper too. Plus whatever they did to the mic, wasn't as good as my original Arctis 7's. The entire soundstage wasn't as good in fact. I refunded mine to get the Pro wireless, which has its own issues tbf and I honestly considered going back to the standard Arctis 7's, or 9's.

They’re comfy and do their job well. A bit pricey tho

Are you still enjoying them as much? How fast do they recharge if they run out? I use my headphones quite a bit and one of the best things I find with the arctis novas is I can just fast swap the battery, but I'd love having a smaller (and portable) solution in general.

Steel Series Arctis Novas are always a solid choice. The band on the headset makes it the most comfortable over others.

I just bought mine and have used it for a few days. I find when the EQ is adjusted with 3D audio turned off on PS5 for headphones they work very nice. I wear glasses and I can get a nice comfortable position as well I have a MacBook so can’t use Sonar :(. But using GG engine I used another Reddit user settings and find them very good. The mic is very nice and sounded good to my son when we played Borderlands 3. https://preview.redd.it/f4wnagbqsk1e1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b8cd369f953847fe916700602e2cb606d1d56604 The above is another user from Reddit. These are the settings I am using. He suggested turning off 3D audio due to artifact it causes in the sound signature.

any steelseries headset, preferably arctis nova

Make sure to try on a headset that has a web across the top so it's not hard plastic on the top of your head. I have the steelseries arctis novas and they're so much more comfortable than my previous pair.

Problem with this headset is no chat/game mid wheel like the old arctis 7. You have to use their software to balance it now. Old Arctis 7 is the best headset I’ve ever owned. The nova line lacks their best feature (chat/game mix wheel) and feels cheaper than the OG Arctis. Only positive over the OG is USB-C charging. Overall the nova line is fine, but I would not tell anyone that they need to buy this headset like I used to with the OG.

Yes. Headset with amazing sound stage for 3d audio is incredibly detailed and immersive. Try a 3d audio game with any set of headphones you might have lying around. (I use an old set of fairly chunky hi-fi headphones). Buying a new headset I concur with other people who said Arctis steelseries with the 40mm "Nova" drivers. I honestly thought they would be a bit rubbish, at least a step down from the previous 50mm in bass. But wow, they're surprisingly good. I have a sort of neckband thing for VR racing, it feels like a HANS device and gives a sort of personal bubble of surround sound. It's a bit of a unique case, but I picked it up cheaply and it makes a huge difference (not isolated, not loud, and not TV speakers).

I would avoid Arctis Nova, as other people already said they don't last very long, go for HyperX-Cloud-Alpha, the metal beam is not going to break on you and they sound great!

I'm replacing my virtuouso with the nova. The v's cups are too small for my ears and the headband fatigues my skull, they are super heavy aswell. I did like the build quality and the detachable mic though. Battery has been dieing much quicker after a year but that could be my fault.

Do you want a head*set* or a head*phone*? The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is great but the ANC is weak.  If you want a head*set* I’d up the budget slightly for a Fractal Scape. The Arctis Nova series is also solid, from my own demos. This is coming from someone who owns and has tried much more expensive gear, if that makes you any more comfortable with my recommendation.

I have the SteelSeries Arctis 7 and SteelSeries Nova. The Nova is lighter and more comfortable if you have a bigger head. Unfortunately, even on the smallest setting my head is too small for it and it slides off easy. The Arctis 7 is heavier but because of the ski goggles band fits on my head very well. I mainly use the Arctis 7. I’ve had SteelSeries for many years and can’t imagine switching anytime soon.

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 :)

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

I love my Steelseries Arctis. It's a touch out of your price range but the features are top notch.

My steelseries Arctis headset is still going strong after 7 years. I had a hyper x one that didn’t even last a month.

I use the Steelseries Arctic for 3 years. Still solid

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.

Audeze Maxwell - Considered one of the best wireless gaming headsets. Popular with music creators as well as for gaming. Mic is reasonably good, though can clip a little. Comes with leather earpads, but they can be replaced easily. Drop + EPOS PC38X - One of the best wired gaming headsets for sound clarity and mic quality. Bass reproduction is a bit muted, which is common for older style EPOS / Sennheiser headsets, and common with open back headphones in general. The mic is essentially the best of any consumer headset you can buy. Generally can only be bought directly from Drop's site. Comes with both cloth and velour earpads. [https://drop.com/buy/drop-epos-pc38x-gaming-headset](https://drop.com/buy/drop-epos-pc38x-gaming-headset) Steel Series Arctis headsets are generally a decent middle ground in terms of decent bass and mic quality. The overall audio quality isn't as good as either the Maxwell or PC38X, but they're closed back so their bass response is more like the Maxwell. And the mic quality is generally better than the Maxwell, but no where near as good as the PC38X. Most (maybe all?) use cloth earpads. Nova Pro Wireless and Nova 9 are both quite good, with the Nova 9 being slightly better in terms of audio clarity and mic quality, but the Pro Wireless has better bass and noise cancelling.

The Arctis steel series ones that are marketed for Xbox work with PlayStation too and I see now they have some PlayStation branded ones too

Arctis steel series. I can hear more than my teammates typically with incoming cars etc

This is the best answer. I went steel series arctis until i upgrad