SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless

9x, 7p, and Nova 5x.

I work for a gaming retailer so here’s my take Unless you’re big into your audio tech and I mean to the decimal point advantage , you really won’t be able to hear a difference between a 60$ headset and a 100$ headset. Investing in comfort will be more worth your time and money. I prefer steel series and razer product, brands like turtle beach or RIG are perfectly fine too . Personally I use the steelseries nova 5X , it’s confortable , it’s multi platform (even works with my switch ) and has a good battery life

I just bought the Steelseries Nova 5x, it’s on sale on Amazon. Good headset. I’m someone who doesn’t use a headset unless I’m playing with others and wanna talk. But I think a headset is great to have, honestly a must if you’re a real gamer. Doesnt mean u need to use it all the time, but having one is always a goos idea.

Please tell me what I’m doing wrong. I have had so many problems getting them to connect to my Xbox that I’m thinking about buying new ones.

I tried the Pros, 7x, and 5x - kept the 5x. For the money VERY little difference in sound quality, IMO. I paid $118 just a few days ago.

It would be helpful if you could list your preference for wireless or wired, and a rough idea of your budget and what region you're in. But personally, I recommend the Steelseries Arctis 5X or 7X. Steelseries makes several headsets in their Arctis Nova line, but the ones with the X next the number are Xbox compatible. I think they're a much better headset than the official Xbox Wireless headset, the biggest one being compatibility. The Official Xbox wireless headset is convenient in that it connects to the console using the Xbox Proprietary Wireless Protocol, so you pair it to the console like a controller. You can also pair it to a phone at the same time for music and taking phone calls. The Steelseries Arctis Nova 5X and 7X headsets come with a wireless USB dongle that you need to plug in the console, but the benefit of this is that they work on waaaay more than just Xbox. They are one of the few headsets that works on all platforms, meaning it can be used on Xbox One/Series, Playstation 4/5, Switch/Switch 2, PC, android, etc. On top of that, while the Nova 5X lets you toggle between the transmitter and bluetooth, the 7X supports simultaneous bluetooth like the Xbox headset does, so you can pair it to a phone and take calls while you are gaming. They also both have excellent battery life, and my favourite feature: they have retractable boom mics. That means when you're not gaming, you can tuck the boom mic into the headset and they look like normal headphones that you can use for things other than gaming.

Ok so…………..I fell down a rabbit hole lmao. My 2’s got delayed so I ordered some 3’s just to try them & ngl the 3’s really do lack bass but the overall fit of them feels a lot better than the 2s (mine are the HP). So….i ended up returning both & picking up the Arctis Nova 5X. It’s a lil more pricey but they sound waaaaaay better than either of those 2 & are almost as comfy as the 3s so overall I’m happy 😅

Dude they’re SO great I’m ngl 😅 well worth the increase in price for the quality imo. Plus the EQ presets are insane!! There’s a good video on it by this guy who nerds out heavily on EQ. [YT video](https://youtu.be/mFvyf3Mll0s?si=btct8W6Xj3Aa-GWu)

Returned mine as well for Steelseries 5X, which for 200 bucks less were infinitely better. I messed around with the maxwell settings for hours and just had zero bass/treble balance.

Steal series arctis 5x 50 hours battery life, charging them up once a week is nice compared to the original Xbox headset charging it every 6 hours

Had my starfield ones for less than a year and both earcups are torn apart, bad build quality and function too as I had times where it took 4-5 on and off just to get it working, good headset for short term but terrible for the long term, you’d be better off with steal series arctis nova 5x

Steal series arctis nova 5x is my recommendation, I have the starfield series x headset and it’s a load of shit,in less than a year both earcups the leather has completely fallen off literally and I have to turn it on and off 4-5 times just to get it to work, also the nova 5x last 50-60 hours on a single charge and the Xbox ones last 5 hours, both similar price too

I like that Steelseries 5X headset has multiple EQs lightweight. Alienware headset is a nice one I really think the open back Atlas Air from TurtleBeach is a sleeper man I like that one. Are you playing solo or friends? IEMs are a crazy good budget pick $50 gets you great audio. Tell you what watch Gadgetry Tech on YouTube and get an idea of the idea headset and watch his review every headset (35+) I've waited till he reviewed and gave me a custom eq for FPS Music and SP to start with and you can hmu if you need an extra opinion on top of his.Rog Delta II another one i enjoy 

I have the SS Arctis Nova 5X for my PS5 PRO and they are fantastic! Mic is great and the companion app for iPhone is great too Not that cheap but Best bang for buck headset out there.

Me too, picked them up for Xbox and sound great, love the presets on the app as well!

I've been in the same position as you OP and I ended up getting the Arctis Nova 5X and I've been absolutely loving it.

Alright so I -just- upgraded from Nova 5x, and honestly its a fantastic headset, very comfortable to wear for long periods and the sound was good quality. No qualms about the headset at all, except a small bit of it lacking a good bass, but you can EQ that. However I did have an issue with the dongle/cable. Something went wrong with my extention cable that almost shorted out my motherboard on my PC and started fucking with my Series X ability to charge controllers (other USB slots stopped working when Dongle was plugged in) My PC threw up a warning I say, a year into owning the headset, that it was drawing more power than I had, and was going to fry my mobo. OTHER THAN THAT, generally a great headset. Returned it and got the Nova 7x after the cable fiasco

If I want noise cancelling I use over ear Bose quiet comfort. I also have Steel Series Arctis Nova 5X with Bluetooth and wi fi connection but for comfort, and you forget you are wearing these, I use Bose open ear buds ultra

Same happened to mine, hella connection issues. They fixed the issue in the gen 2 max but I still prefer my Nova 5x

For a Logitech headset look at the: - G435 - G535 - G Pro X wired or wireless (version 1, not 2) Other gaming headsets include: - JBL Quantum One - Sennheiser Game One - HyperX Cloud III - Razer Barracuda - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X or 7X - Turtle Beach Atlas Air. The tradeoff on all of this are the same: buggy apps, poor audio/mic quality and/or poor longevity. If you want a better experience I suggest getting a USB mic like the JLab Talk and pair it with audiophile headphones like: - Philips Fidelio X2HR - Sennheiser HD 560S - Philips SHP9500 - Sennheiser HD 599

Steelseries arctis nova 5x, if you can get them on sale they're a steal. Also works seamlessly on Xbox, PS, PC, and phone (Bluetooth) with a switch on the back of the dongle. Battery life is great as well, I charge my headset less often than changing out my batteries for Xbox or steam controllers.

Only bought the Steel Series Nova 5x for this since i game on xbox and this is one of the few with Equalizer (App based)

I use the Logitech g735 for my PC and I think they are really comfy and the rgb is a nice add on. I think the mic quality is pretty solid too, I've never had anyone say it sounds bad. I do think they can be a bit overpriced at retail tho. I also use steelseries arctis 5x for my PS5 and those also sound pretty good overall. I also like how the mic is retractable and they go on sale often. They don't have any RGB though

imho those sucks and not worth their price. I "downgraded" to the 5X, got a much better microphone, and couldn't notice any difference in sound quality

Great headsets, I own the arctis 5x and it's pretty good especially for the price. Comfort is also really good...

Best bang for your buck wireless headset would be the steelseries arctis 5x imo. I own one myself and it's pretty good especially for under $100.

Solved all problems by returning them and got myself some Nova 5 .. best purchase

Just got those haha. The Arctic Nova 5 wireless.

I tried the nova 5’s, very good except they clamped way too hard on my head, so had to return them. By far the most comfortable headset I’ve ever had were the sony wh-1000xm4’s, a shame my pairs anc starting acting up and no microphone either.

mantra: comfort + mic quality > flashy features a lot of headsets with gimmicks sound okayish and they start pinching after an hour. and bad mic clarity just frustrates teammates. i’ve seen you’ve already filtered the list for comfort and mic quality. out of these i’d recc the \[nova 5s\](https://SmartChoice-Hub.github.io/Grab/?to=the\_best\_gaming\_headset\_to). cos they got soft ear cups for clean audio & clear mic quality. solid for both fps & rpgs. any useful features on other ones to change my opinion??

Ok this is kinda funny but I just bought a new pair of arctic nova 5 wireless and coming from old cheap headphones it absolutely changed how I’m able to play. First game I played I thought I had Gs2s on while playing with a matzka

Had the Nova 5’s and I thought they lacked bass. That was awhile ago though

Audeze Maxwell do a lot of things right, except it's heavy as a brick. For reference the Nova 5 are about HALF the weight. At this price point they need to do better in the weight department.

Ear cups are very small. GG software is hot garbage (full of unnecessary junk and adds) I'd use it to update firmware and EQ then delete forever. They are super light and comfortable. USB-C charging and battery life are good. Didn't work on PC for me because of bad firmware had to return and go back to my Arctis 7 (similar design).

I LOVE my Arctis Nova 5 wireless but yea that fucking app blows. I uninstalled it after like 10 minutes.

I bought it a month ago and here are the pros: - Great sound quality which is heavily customizable with the SteelSeries GG app - Can connect to one device with the USB dongle and another with Bluetooth at the same time - Good quality build. Seems sturdy. - I like the retractable mic. It also has this feature where it plays your voice back to you. This removes that whole complete sound isolation issue where you don't know how loud you're talking because you can't hear your own voice. Cons - Although GG app allows customization, it creates multiple sound profiles on Windows which is a pain to organize for all the different programs you may use. - I struggle to get it connected wirelessly after it disconnects. - it's less comfortable than my older hyper x cloud 2. Starts hurting my ears after an extended period of time.

I think it might have to do with it creating multiple sound profiles. I click the button and the green light turns on, I can see sounds playing on screen (like a youtube video) but no sound comes out of the headphones. I then need to close the headphone, long press the power button until it turns green again, then it connects. Its not a pairing issue as I've paired it but just cumbersome I have to do this every time. And the online guide/user guide isn't helpful either. Maybe I have a defective unit as I don't see other people have this problem.

i just got it, i think the microphone absolutely sucks. i’ve seen this complaint many times but not in these comments, it’s so quiet, it stutters, i don’t know if this is only a pc issue but i wil be returning it.

Sounds great, a lot of details (good for footsteps), good battery. The negative for me: stock earpads are not deep, my ear is touching the inner part of the earcup. So I had to swap to an aftermarket earpads.

For me it was/is the other way around! I used to have a G733 and my mic was constantly just "turning off" and I even bought another g733 and had the same issue. Even did fresh windows install etc. My mates on discord have been complaining about how soft my microphone of my Arctis nova 5 is, even tho I love the software as i use it for clipping some highlights etc. Now I'm looking at the A50 but gotta admit I'm a bit scared of the software making me regret the purchase

The new nova 5 is better in my opinion.

You can get the 5 for about half the price when it’s on sale compared to the 7, and it actually has a better microphone than the 7. I tried both, and the sound quality is identical. The only real difference is that the headband on the 7 has metal. So it’s more durable. That being said I returned both 😂

Personally, I really like this headset. Sound isn't fantastic, but good. Battery is awesome. Other features like rotating earcups, bluetooth, mute indicator, retractable microphone. The only two problems I had: 1. Small earpads. I always felt how my lower part of ear touches the earcup. Just a little bit, but I was annoyed so much about it. I got used after several days. 2. Quiet microphone. My friends told me that I am too quiet all the time. I found the solution by setting compression in the steelseries software to the max.

Its'a shame, Poor quality Builds , Poor Audio , nothing ( immersive here with this ones , so avoid if youre planning buy for audio. Mic cheap build , but good sound when talking( im not sure with the fiability , 6month im pretty sure mic will start to be problem.. thats my guess cuz so cheap.) im from Razer BlackShark v2 pro and nothing comparable here , better mic/better audio in all aspects , Bluetooth doesnt worthg it with nova 5 cheap too .. so Nova5 its a budget headphone thats it. if you want spent 200$ on headphone avoid this ones dont worth the prices. im really disapointed . 2/10 for nova 5. im sending them back to get back my blackshark back or kraken v3 who know. Ps: so headache for nothing. Go Razer plug and enjoys. Keyboard/mousse SteelSeries is still my way to go tho ! also\* Hyercloud x2 get better Audio for quality too so dont buy nova 5 you will still be disapointed.

Steelseries. My partner and I both love our Steelseries headsets and other Steelseries peripherals. They're Danish I believe. The mic is retractable, not removable. My partner uses his headset for work as well as gaming, and they both come in black and white. They're both wireless. Both of our headsets have removable, replaceable, changeable ear pads and elastic headbands. The elastic headband prevents excessive pressure on any singular part of your scalp, and I'm pretty sure you can wash them. I just sewed little sleeves for mine, so fresh vibrant hair dye won't stain it. Bonus: if you're a tiny person with a small head and neck problems, the Arctis Nova 5 is pretty lightweight for a wireless headset, while maintaining good audio quality.

Can verify that Arctis headsets are awesome. Partner has had the 9 for ages and it works like new. I have the Nova 5 for two years and I love it.

Pretty good, the app is good, you definitely need EQ to make them sound good. Comfort is good, better than most. Only downside is the cheap look and feel, only plastics, no aluminium like nova 7 or pro

Didn’t had any comfort issues with the 7 tho. The plastic of the 5 will make creaky sound

I absolutely love my steel series. I think there the Arctis Nova 5 wireless🤘 i was astonished by how good the sound quality is. I can hear foot steps in games where that matters

Just got these and kinda waved off the small ear cups comments I saw around but they are really small. They are a bit uncomfortable until you get used to them. Audio leaves something to be desired even with eq balance I found online. But it's a very good budget wireless option if you don't plan to use it for hardcore games(hearing footsteps and foliage) then its good.

If you got any deeper questions feel free to ask. Ive had mine for About 10 days now and they have been pretty good so far.

I'd recommend Steelseries Arctis headsets. You should be able to find a discount for them, specifically the Arctis Steelseries Nova 5. 

yeah out of the razer, logitech and hyperx headsets i used. the arctis nova 5 is just better . 💯

i didnt try any other modells i’ll keep using this one cus i don’t need anything more from what i get it’s good.

Ive been really enjoying my Arctis Nova 5

Don't forget with the SteelSeries of software you can create and add custom EQ and custom presets as well

Hey! I just bought a pair of steelseries arctis nova 5 and i paired them to my pc via the 2.4ghz dongle. However, the left ear audio is a tiny bit muffled compared to the right and it's horrible. I used to keep my volume wheel on the headset to around 20-25% and leave windows on 100% since that's what i got used to on my old arctis 5. I found out that on the whole span of the volume wheel rotation there is ONE TINY SPOT that if i put it correctly de-muffles the left and the headset sounds fine. That spot is at around 95% volume on the wheel so i did that and turned windows down to like 40%. If i move the wheel microscopically up or down it gets muffled again.

Eh, as someone that's been using headphones with a standalone mic for years: just grab a mediocre gaming headset if you don't want hassle. A desktop microphone can be annoying to setup (mine is Scarlet Solo + AT-2035) and typically hang out in your peripheral vision. Bluetooth headphones have noticeable latency that disorient me. So I've been using wired headphones with an Antlion ModMic (wireless) attached. Works, but honestly I hate cables. Been waiting for years for a decent 2.4GHz set of non-gaming headphones but no one wants to make them. Finally caved a couple days ago on a SteelSeries Nova 5. Yeah it's worse than my old setup but completely useable and I still have my old setup if I ever want to go audiophile for something. It's not a big deal.

i recently got the steelseries arctis nova 5, and i personally recommend them. they're great! the sound quality is good (you can use the steelseries app to adjust an EQ to mess with the sound), it doesn't feel cheap quality, the mic is good too, and it's retractible which is sick, and the battery life is also great. on a full charge it lasts probably 12+ hours.

Bought a pair of Astro A10s 8 yrs ago, finally kicked the bucket 2 weeks ago, best $100 ive ever spent. My partner bought the Gen 2s last year and they are so awful compared to the 1st Gen. I ended up getting Steel Series Arctis Nova 5

I was using my Sony MDR-7506 with my Shure SM7B for a while and the sound and mic quality was obviously top notch. But I eventually just switched back to a good ole Steel Series Nova 5 wireless gaming headset because I love being able to get up and move and leave my desk without taking off my headset. I also like being able to talk to my buddies without having my mouth right next to a stationary mic. I like that the headset mic just is next to my mouth at all times even if my head is moving or I’m across the room turning off a lamp or whatever. So am I getting as good of audio or mic quality? No but it’s worth it for the convenience and comfort. I don’t like how I have to be sitting straight up and down in front of my mic to chat with buddies. Sometimes I like to sit back in my chair if it’s a more casual game, then I have to move the mic or would have had to buy a mic arm that hooks to the desk. I was using one of those mini mic stands that you place on a desk top instead of an adjustable mic arm like what podcasters use.

Been **very** happy with my nova 5's - coming from someone who enjoys a good pair of headphones

I’ve had my steelseries nova 5 for about 7 months. The usb doesn’t work anymore. It just makes a nonstop sound screeching sounds whenever a sound it played through them. That happened within the first month of having them. I’ve been using the Bluetooth bc it still sounds amazing. For the last two months, the quality drops sooo much randomly. It also likes to randomly make all the sounds seem very far away. I’ve tried to figure out how to fix it and haven’t been able to. I do not recommend this one in particular. I’ve heard a lot of people have the same problems as I do. My bf has the pro and it seems to be amazing. If you’re going with steelseries, just save for the pro

Nova 5 - are switchable BT and 2.4ghz - you can't have both at the same time - so won't be what you need? I got the Nova Pro Wireless due to this \[you can stream 2.4ghz and BT same time\] and had zero issues with them - they work great and sound great too!

Thanks so much! I was just commenting on a post here where I saw someone else had them and they do look very cute. I think I’ll end up getting the steel series bc I do care more about quality than anything, but I’m not sure if it matters if it’s like the nova 5 or 7. There is a white nova of theirs I like a lot but it might be the 5. I appreciate this very much!

This sub really likes complaining about their steelseries headsets. I have been using my Nova 5 both outside and when I’m playing. I just threw it in my backpack all the time and had no issues at all. Just enjoy your new headset!! I’m sure you will like it.

Youre spending too much considering you arent even picky about the tiny details. Ngl all of these are pretty good options but their specs go way beyond your requirements. Like the nova pro has got audiophile drivers and anc, both of which you wont even utilize. I think their nova 5 might actually be better for you cuz they cover all the basics for gaming n stuff without any extra af features. So its a bit cheaper too. Also the battery life is good but make sure you dont over use it or it will start draining super fast.

I have the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 and love them. I use them on PS5 and PC, even for work meetings sometimes lol.

I actually just went from some old Hyperx cloud stingers to the Arctis Nova 5 a couple months ago. Two main negatives so far: * Charging is super finicky. With my hyper x I would take them off and plug them in and never once had an issue. With the Nova 5 for whatever reason it sometimes just doesn’t charge. I’m not sure if I just have a faulty headset, but it is extremely annoying to get home from work ready to game and have my headset be dead. * the Steelseries device management app is pretty bad The positives: * extremely comfortable, even for long periods of use * excellent battery life when fully charged Overall pretty satisfied with my purchase. The battery issue is annoying, but hasn’t caused too many issues.

The Nova 7 is SteelSeries best headset. It's really a set it and forget it workhorse. But now that the Nova 5 is out and the app has made it useful for consoles, I truly think the Nova 5 is the way to go.

The Nova 5 would have "worse" sound then the 7. Different quality and price point. But the 5 is more versatile and has a better mic. Goodluck!

the 7 is metal and the 5x is plastic which is lighter so the 5x is gonna feel better lol

my 5 hasn't done that, and 7 made my head hurt after a few hours bc of it weighing more, at the end of the day just personal preference

They are great but when I use the microphone and audio, the sound becomes muffled and I don't know if I'm the only one who has this problem

It’s really up to you. I myself used just the tv for years. This year I do actually online game so I did chose to get a nice wireless headset. I went with the steelseries arctis 5x and are perfect. They’re meant for the Xbox but can connect to a PlayStation no issues and they feel perfect.

The steelseries are light weight have noise cancelling and support Dolby atmos. Also the microphone is hidden on the steelseries which I find to be a plus it’s there if needed or not.

I owned Nova Wireless, now Arctis Nove Wireless and these sounded like great but umm $400 is my cut off on headphones. $600 is a graphics card or game system. So, yeah.

I owned Nova Wireless, now Arctis Nove Wireless and these sounded like great but umm $400 is my cut off on headphones. $600 is a graphics card or game system. So, yeah.

I have the arctic nova wireless. And it’s been the best bit of money I’ve spend in ages. It’s so easy being wireless and in my opinion it’s ridiculously comfy. I’ve been playing for many years now and it’s just by the best I’ve had

just adding to that as I had both 2 APW and tried to upgrade to Nova, Nova is... not user-friendly. \-If you get one of the earlier models the thubs inside of the ear muffles are too big and they will be uncomfortable to wear \-If you're low on battery (15% and less) it will start beeping every minute but 15% is like 1-2 hours of lifetime for this headset. \-Changing the battery is a nightmare, there's a hot-load function where it automatically turns back on when you switch batteries fast enough but you have to be fast and it's not designed to be easily interchangable (battery facing the wrong side compared to the hub, hard to insert, etc) \-I've been using it for a little under a year, my microphone suddenly got quiet and now people hear me 30% less well Next time I get a headphone I'm just buying an APW with it. Just make sure you do not sleep with it AND most importantly, do not play with the button to mute too much as it will wear out quickly if you are not careful.

Cloud alpha wireless sound awful, but no wireless headphones that function off of a USB dongle are going to sound good and Bluetooth headphones have too much input lag for gaming unless you're playing single player titles. Arctis Nova are the least bad imo, but I've just given up on wireless headphones for now. I used to call my wireless HyperX headset my tin cans because they sounded like tin cans and the mic quality was worse than my laptop webcam's

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.

Wireless the way to go. I have a wired Razer Kraken 3 which has good sound and comfort but not so much a quality build. Headband snapped, wire wore out, pleather wearing out. Good thing I got it as a gift. +1 for any Steel Series Arctis wireless as well. I ended up buying cheap $30 wireless from Amazon which works fine but not the same as a headset that has software to go with it. Even with Razer Kraken, the sound quality is better if you have a Dolby Atmos license (~$10?) for the virtual surround sound enhancements vs the Windows Sonic which is built into Windows.

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 :)

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