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SteelSeries - Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PC & PlayStation)
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"If you're also a console player or use your headset with multiple devices simultaneously, definitely the Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless ... the Steelseries one has audio controls on its DAC with two USB and one 3.5 mm input (as well as an output for speakers and such) and can also connect to a Bluetooth device."
"have some really nice daily-use QOL stuff like the Bluetooth phone mix-in to main"
"I bought them to work in harmony with my GoXLR and my iPhone (they were some of the only wireless headphones that worked with the GoXLR at the time I bought them). ... I've never really had a problem with connecting them to it - it all worked exactly how you'd expect it to"
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"I can hear more things than everyone i play with - footsteps etc.."
"I can hear the smallest of sounds when I play pretty darn well."
"Does the Nova pro wireless cover that? Yes, imo it does in spades"
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"the inter-changeable batteries is a very nice feature that has saved my gaming sessions a good few times."
"I also love the replaceable battery and how the spare is always ready to go because it's charging in the DAC."
"And yeah, those batteries were a huge selling point for me lol."
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"My Wireless Arctis Nova Pros are my daily driver because of how comfortable they are to use. ... Iv had my wireless Arctis Nova Pros for about 2 years now and I didn't even know there was a nub until I read this post."
"Does the Nova pro wireless cover that? Yes, imo it does in spades"
"The features comfort and sound all hit very good if not best in class."
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"the mic captures my voice well, which makes for clear communication during intense sessions."
"the mic... were all great too."
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"The Nova Pro's have a nub on the inside of the ear cup for the noise canceling that sticks out quite far and it hits my ear. ... I can only wear the headphones for about an hour before my ears start to ache from that nub putting pressure on them. ... I've even gotten the thicker set of Wicked Cushions to try and get the nub away from my ear, but it still bothers me."
"The Wicked Cushions I got took care of the ANC knob for me and no longer have the issues."
"Grab the 3rd party cushion upgrades and he will be in heaven"
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"The main problem I have with them though is just the random problems that happen every now and then. ... the problems are always something really annoying like a really loud buzzing or just flat out the audio stops working. ... it's just small problems that shouldn't even happen that make them quite annoying to use sometimes."
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"The main problem I have with them though is just the random problems that happen every now and then. ... the problems are always something really annoying like a really loud buzzing or just flat out the audio stops working. ... it's just small problems that shouldn't even happen that make them quite annoying to use sometimes."
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"The Arctic Nova was good, but after switching the sound and build quality is night and day with the Maxwell, it’s so much better."
Second this! I have a [Steel Series Arctic Nova Pro](https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-pro?connectivityType=wireless&color=black&primaryPlatform=pc) and I love it. It's very high quality, not all plasticky. If I have both ears covered, I can't hear shit around me, lol. I think the ear cups they came with are quite comfy, but I did still switch them out with a pair I found on Amazon, purely for aesthetic reasons. I have what I think are pretty standard sized ears but I have a lot of piercings; I've never experienced any discomfort with the cups. My husband has a pretty big head and is also a glasses wearer, and he has the same one - he finds it comfortable as well! The swappable batteries are my favorite feature. I wear this headset for over eight hours a day sometimes (WFH) and it remains comfy and doesn't cause me any strain!
Hi, so about half a year ago I bought the arctis nova pro: [https://steelseries.com/de-de/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-pro](https://steelseries.com/de-de/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-pro) Also I added these Ear Cushions (default are not comfy, these are super super confy for me) [https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BK5DTYT8?ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title&th=1](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BK5DTYT8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1) Pros: \- has 2 battery packs, you can charge them in the station. (easy swap in 20 seconds max), you never have to put them away to charge them (if, obviously you dont charge one battery while using the other and have both empty) -- ALSO: You can buy battery packs online, for really cheap (15ish €) \- Connection holds outside of my room nearly to the end (around 20ish meters?) \- Im not a sound guy, but it sounds perfectly fine for me \- The black from the headphones + the white from the cushions look nice \- two usb input cables means you can switch around two devices in a few seconds (I have my PC and PS5 attached) \- you can have a main connection (PC) and connect it via bluetooth and for example make a call with your phone while having PC sound) \- has ANC but I dislike it/dont use it Cons: \- I heard the Software is shit but idk, I dont use it. \- kinda pricey For me they work, I heard for some they are too tight but I find them perfect after a few days of use.
A bit pricey but it’s on sale right now. https://a.co/d/b7Olfwr I’ve had mine for two years and haven’t had any issues. Comes with two interchangeable rechargeable batteries that utilize the interface to charge. No more waiting for your headset to charge.
None of them they are all trash. My wife has the 7P and it is TERRIBLE. I recommend the nova pro wireless ps version. Mic is way better, drivers and audio quality way better. Has its own receiver for 2x inputs so you can have it plugged into a pc and a ps5 at same time. It’s just a way better product.
My steelseries nova pro x have been amazing 2 years+ now. This model was designed specifically for xbox and i love them I think they are around $200 now or may be a bit above the 200 range.
Love turtle beach for their style and how lightweight they are but unfortunately I will forever choose steelseries for their clearcast mics and noise cancellation. As a gamer who uses a mic heavily for online gaming there's a massive difference in mic quality when you are joined up to 5 other players and there's always that one guy with awful mic feedback who will tell you his got a decent gaming headset and everyone tells him to mute. I do love turtle beach as a startup set though. Started my kid on turtle beach before moving them onto steelseries a couple years later.
Still good. I wish I would’ve known they were making a refresh with the white version before I bought the originals but I’ve been rocking the originals on all of my platforms with zero issues.
If you game on multiple platforms including Xbox it’s absolutely worth it. Rocking the originals still before their refresh and what I use daily for gaming. If you don’t game on Xbox then no and save your money and just get the non X. Their refresh(white ones)does not have the ANC issues.
Sure is with my wicked cushions!
I have seen the sound measurements for these and they are nearly identical to the NPW. A bit more bass for sure but that's about it. The problem i had with the NPW is that if you move your head the sound changed drastically. Feature wise i agree that they are probably the best on the market but apart from that if you don't need said features then just buy something cheaper.
Hello. Im looking for gaming headset that actually f'ing works. Right now im using my Razer Kraken Ultimate, they have 5 years, the cable is wide open in many places, and i can hear more on the left than the right. They were "fine" for the past 5 years but it's time to replace them since they have not a lot of life left in them. I also do realise that Razer headphones are more about the brand than the sound itself. I got myself Steelseries Arctis nova pro X today, and already have to return them, they arent very comfortable around the ears (thats the least annoying part) But the microphone is absolutely garbage, or maybe i got a faulty one? (a lot of people complained on it) Anyways nobody can hear me, i can play with settings all day long and it wont help, im also not really into having extra program or 2 on my PC just so others can barely hear me. Call me old timed or stupid, but i prefer wired headsets, i was thinking about steelseries nova 7, but they only come in wireless. (and its again steelseries with their microphones) What else could you guys recommend me? (If anything) Im mainly looking for good headset (mostly FPS games) with microphone that works, i do not expect the microphone to be top tier, i just want others to hear me speak. Budget would be around 220 Euros, max 250 if the headset is absolutely worth its price.
Same here. The swappable "infinite" battery system is the best thing they could've done.
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