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Turtle Beach - Stealth 700 Gen 3

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"While it varies for some I’ve not had a single comfort issue for this headset, they are super comfy and the padding is nice. Although, the padding doesn’t have lots of friction which may reduce pain or irritation if you were to nod very aggressively the headset would come off but I’ve never had it actually happen from just normal use."


"no discomfort in any aspect nor really anything concerning."

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"these have around 80 hours and do brilliantly. Needing a charge once a week with heavy use and every 2 if I’m gaming less over the that period!"


"the battery life was long."

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"i can hear perfectly"


"I’m very pleased with the sounds as well."


"In the beginning audio was amazing"

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"Being able to connect to my pc and Xbox saves the effort of moving the dongle which isn’t huge but it is nice to have. ... The connection to my phone and PC at the same time is the reason this headset was such a contender despite my issues with turtle beach. It saves my friends noise and makes gaming or doing work with a video on in the back much better."


"I kept the Turtle Beaches since I play Xbox and PC, which it comes with two transmitters so it can switch simultaneously."


"the feature set on the 700 gen 3's i are way better for my use ... A lot of them are cross platform headsets that I use on my PS5 and PC."

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"And the AI they advertise actually works. ... With my gen 2s people could hear my dogs bark in the other room and now they can’t."


"The last update fixed the mic ... all my friends on Xbox, PS5 and Discord say it sounds great."


"speak perfectly ... never had anyone say you sound weird or whatever."

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"The headset's weak clamp force ... Many people, including myself, find the headset doesn’t fit snugly against the ears and head. ... this decision backfired. ... these changes are too significant in my opinion and ultimately more disappointing than satisfying."


"less comfortable ear foam are significant drawbacks. ... The foam doesn’t really prevent sound leakage around the ear cups, unlike the Gen 2. ... Additionally, the foam lacks the plushness and thickness needed to keep the audio from escaping from the drivers. ... these changes are too significant in my opinion and ultimately more disappointing than satisfying."


"with a weak clamp (normal size head)"

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"my Stealth Gen 3 stopped working after just one month of use. ... It won’t charge or power on at all. ... When I came back, it simply wouldn’t turn on."


"with a weak clamp (normal size head)"


"The build feels cheap"

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"the headset started to randomly disconnect from my pc ... I tried everything I unplugged re plugged the usb, I turned on and off the headset. And while it temporarily fixed the issue, it would pop up again and happen again."

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"my Stealth Gen 3 stopped working after just one month of use. ... It won’t charge or power on at all. ... When I came back, it simply wouldn’t turn on."


"the headset started to randomly disconnect from my pc ... I tried everything I unplugged re plugged the usb, I turned on and off the headset. And while it temporarily fixed the issue, it would pop up again and happen again."

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"less comfortable ear foam are significant drawbacks. ... The foam doesn’t really prevent sound leakage around the ear cups, unlike the Gen 2. ... Additionally, the foam lacks the plushness and thickness needed to keep the audio from escaping from the drivers. ... these changes are too significant in my opinion and ultimately more disappointing than satisfying."

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AdBoth3270 • 9 months ago

Honestly not great. Quality control is too hit or miss to warrant the prices they’re charging, especially for the Stealth 700 Gen 3s. Bought mine and it came with a faulty USB receiver out of the box, got a replacement under warranty and that one ALSO came out of the box with a bad receiver. I really don’t know why anyone bothers with TB anymore. They can’t be bothered to put in the effort for even their flagship models.

r/TurtleBeach • What are your experiences with Turtle Beach headsets? ->
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angelito101 • 11 months ago

I had recently bought these for Cyber Monday and got them for a good discount on Amazon, I loved all the features it had and the battery life was long. But immediately when I got the headset I started noticing issues. I updated the firmware through the app, I connected everything to the pc and Xbox and even my phone. In the beginning audio was amazing, I could do all the features at the same time and I loved the little detail of the mic piece can be hidden away. Everything was cool but soon after that’s when I started noticing issues on it. Now I’m not sure if it could be because it was a defective product or what but whenever I would play certain games like let’s say MLB the show, and any time there was a small little noise for example the click noise a bat makes when it hits the ball, it would not pick up. Certain things would be delayed and whenever I would use superhuman feature for better sound for games it would sound like I had my ears in cups. That’s not all multiple friends who heard me switch to the new headset immediately told me the mic quality was bad, it wasn’t because they couldn’t hear me but because the quality wasn’t great at all. They had described it like if I was talking through a cup or something. I tried playing with all the settings and the most it did was make it louder but not clearer. Then to top it all off if things was bad enough with the random lack of sound not picking up and the bad mic quality, the headset started to randomly disconnect from my pc, now I have no idea why it would do this. I tried everything I unplugged re plugged the usb, I turned on and off the headset. And while it temporarily fixed the issue, it would pop up again and happen again. The headset wouldn’t turn off when it disconnected but the only thing that did keep working after the headset disconnected from the pc was the Bluetooth. This is the part where I think I got a defective product. I’m honestly disappointed and was really looking forward to having these. I’m just hoping it was just an unlucky case of having a faulty product, maybe if I get another pair it won’t happen again. But the fact of the matter is that there were big issues with that headset to the point where I had to return it and go back to my old ASTRO Gaming A10 gen 1 headset that I have been using for years. And to compare the two, the Mic quality on the A10 were greater and better than the ones on the stealth 700. If anyone else has had these similar issues and or found any fixes to them I would like to hear because it really is a shame I had to return them and I haven’t found another headset that has all the same features and things that this headset has.

r/TurtleBeach • Bought Stealth 700 G3 w/o looking at reviews ->
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Aryndol • about 1 month ago

Turtle Beach headsets are a love-hate story for me. For Battlefield games, I’ve never used anything I liked better. For whatever reason, starting with Battlefield 4 and the 1st gen Stealth 700, these always feel like a cheat code for footsteps in those game for me (and I don’t use superhuman hearing mode). But they use cheap plastic. That’s basically it. Amazing sound, but they’re going to break in time, no matter how gentle you are with them. In the end, I’ve decided that it’s worth it. Just ordered a gen 3 Stealth 700. New Battlefield equals another Stealth 700 that probably won’t live for more than a year. It’s the sound I want, so it is what it is.

r/TurtleBeach • What are your experiences with Turtle Beach headsets? ->
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AznEsq82 • 3 months ago

I've tried all of these. The Turtle Beach stealth 700 Gen 3 (not Gen 2 max) is the best out of all the headsets. However, the Sony Explore Earbuds are also fantastic. Turtle Beach has the largest drivers with great mids and deep bass. The Explore uses the Audeze planar Magnetic tech and executes it FAR superior to the Sony Pulse Elite. Don't even consider Pulse 3D. The two I recommended have awesome spatial sound awareness and profiles. They're also exceptional for music and both can dual connect to your PS5 and phone. 

r/PlaystationPortal • What is the best wireless headset for the ps5. ->
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BordenZuheckii • 9 months ago

From what I’ve noticed, everyone has their own opinions on headphones. I would recommend finding a place with a good return policy (not GameStop) and purchase a few to test out. I did this with the Razer Kraken V3 Pro and the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3. I used them both for about an hour and found things I hated that I wouldn’t have known if I had just stuck with one. I kept the Turtle Beaches since I play Xbox and PC, which it comes with two transmitters so it can switch simultaneously. The Swarm II software (on PC) is very easy to use and the EQ is very customizable. Build quality feels solid, but coming from the Razer Kraken V2 Pro (my previous headset I used for years), it has a little more plastic than my liking. Other then my personal preference of wanting a heavier metal headset, the 700 Gen 3 have been wonderful for my setup.

r/buildapc • Whats the Best Gaming Headset to Buy Right Now? ->
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case0013 • 2 months ago

Turtle Beach stealth 700 gen 3. Rocked the 600s for a while. So it was a no brainer for me when they dropped and it was upgrade time.

r/playstation • Which headsets do y'all use? ->
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ChampionshipMore3737 • about 1 month ago

Not good Do the maxwells use planar magnetic drivers which are designed to be inherently flat and play audio in its purists form with little to no enhancements. You’ll get bass but not the rumbling/thumping bass you are probably use to hearing in standard dynamic drivers which 99.% if headsets use If you want bass I’d recommend the Astro A50x, Arctis nova pro wireless ore the Arctis nova 7ps. The turtle beach stealth 700 gen 3s are also a good choice The above will give you balanced audio with both bass and clarity/detail. The a50x and turtle beach headset are a smige more bass heavy but not overbearing though

r/PS5pro • Looking for best headset for ps5 pro ->
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DinoTheMok • 12 months ago

Feels sturdy to me. Even sturdier than the gen 2 max I have which is still in perfect condition. I had the gen 2 max for about two years but was curious about the new drivers so I got the gen 3 white PlayStation version. I love it. It’s louder than the gen 2 max, it turns on and connects to my ps faster, the sound is incredible with no crackling. Mic works great, friends said it sounds like my gen 2 max. Update them right away. I had one dongle in ps5 pro and the other in the Nintendo switch OLED dock. Both devices were powered on and the update went great with no issues, completed in full and I updated thru the IOS app on my phone, not the pc app. I recommend having a headset stand to hang them on and I always place them on the stand when not on my head. I think they are more comfy than the gen 2 max but that’s my opinion. Nice crisp audio and great custom settings made Star Wars battlefront, gta v, red dead 2 and cyberpunk sound phenomenal. 50 bucks less now, my favorite Black Friday pickup of the year.

r/TurtleBeach • Durability of the stealth 700 gen 3? ->
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DinoTheMok • 11 months ago

I have owned the Turtle Beach Stealth Gen 3 headset for a little over a month and thought I would give a review for those that may be thinking about purchasing. I need a headset that is not full leather or pleather around the cups because not only do I not like the feeling of pleather on my ears, it also gets too warm over any game session. I also wear glasses so I need a headset that can accommodate that. The Gen 3s do have a pleather outer cup but the part that rests against your ear, is a nice cloth, and it does not get too warm. Very comfortable. I bought the white PlayStation Turtle Beach Stealth Gen 3. I also have the 700 gen 2 Max. There is nothing wrong with my gen 2 max. Still sounds awesome, still in perfect condition (I can’t fathom how people are breaking these things, arms or whatever, I place mine carefully on my head and then back on my headset stand when not in use) but I saw the new 60 mm drivers on the gen 3 and since the gen 2 are 2 years old and Black Friday knocked off 50 bucks, and I no longer have an Xbox and I no longer game on pc (got the PS5 Pro) I decided to try the gen 3s. Keep in mind, there are 3 versions of this headset, the pc, the Xbox, and the PS. I got the PS because I only play PlayStation and Nintendo Switch so I can only speak on the performance on the PS version. It is phenomenal. The fit is better than the gen 2 max, it is MUCH louder than the gen 2 max, they connect to the PS much faster than the gen 2s, and the sound quality is a lot more crisp while maintaining that awesome bass tone TB is known for. Signature sound is ok but I changed the eq settings to the “standard v” (if you’re not sure what that is, The Techne” on YouTube did an episode on the 700 gen 3s and he shows you) and I really really like the sound they produce. The battery lasts an extremely long time. They lasted a month before they hit 18% and started beeping at me letting me know to recharge. First thing when getting them open. UPDATE THEM! I turned on both, the Nintendo Switch and the PS5 Pro, and then connected 1 dongle to my Nintendo Switch dock and the other to my PS5 Pro usb c port (I use a usb a to usb c adapter so I can connect the dongle in the front of the PS5 Pro). I turned on the 700 gen 3s. I then opened the Swarm app on my IPhone, connected the headset, and was immediately prompted with an update, which was quick and completed in full. I then turned off the 700 gen 3s and charged them to full (the red light will go off when fully charged). Sound is awesome, I’ve played the last of us part 1, robocop rogue city, Spider-Man 2 and GTA V and all sounded excellent with no drops in connection and no crackling like my gen 2s would occasionally do if I moved too far away from the dongle, and my friends had no problem with my voice, said it sounded just like the gen 2 max. This headset gets really loud. I have mine set to halfway on the Swarm app and that is plenty loud for me, I wouldn’t suggest playing them much louder for a long time, could damage hearing. Overall, I really like them. They are very comfortable, the sound is great, the battery lasts an extremely long time before charging, I like how I can answer my phone or listen to music while gaming (the extra volume wheel on the right side of the headset to control Bluetooth volume is fantastic), I really like being able to change settings on my phone while playing PlayStation without having to get on a pc, and I like being able to switch between my Nintendo Switch and my PlayStation with the press of a button. It is a great headset that ticks all the boxes.

r/TurtleBeach • Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 (PlayStation version) Review ->
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DinoTheMok • 11 months ago

Thank you! I really like them!

r/TurtleBeach • Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 (PlayStation version) Review ->
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DinoTheMok • 10 months ago

Not sure, they do not hurt my head and I have worn them for 8 hours before. I have the gen 2 max and these feel better to me but both are pretty comfy. I may just be used to the weight. I’ve had the steel series 7p+ and they are very light and comfortable but the sound does not compare at all. I play a lot of single player, cinematic games and these gen 3s and gen 2s do that extremely well.

r/TurtleBeach • Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 (PlayStation version) Review ->
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Dirk_Harmon • about 1 year ago

The problem with the Gen 3 is the mic. It is horrendous. Compared to the Gen 2 or stealth pros. Hoping there is an update to fix it. Also I have the Xbox gen 3 and on the USB dongle the mic sensitivity doesn't save. So after you power off and power back on it defaults to100% sensitivity which causes clipping and over modulation (I have a ticket with turtlebeach and I am working with them to fix this). Also look at other reviews on the headset and watch gadgetry tech he does a review and mic test so you can hear for yourself and his yt comment also can help

r/TurtleBeach • Bought Stealth 700 G3 w/o looking at reviews ->
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Dirk_Harmon • 10 months ago

The last update fixed the mic (one one I assume you had to dl) it didn't fix the mic sensitivity defaulting to 100% but with the update it seems to have fixed the clipping when the mic sensitivity is at 100% so I've been leaving it there (it gets to be a pain to have to adjust it every time you shut off the headset) and all my friends on Xbox, PS5 and Discord say it sounds great. I've been maining it since the last update and I really like the headset (it doesn't sound as good as my Maxwell's) but the feature set on the 700 gen 3's i are way better for my use

r/TurtleBeach • Bought Stealth 700 G3 w/o looking at reviews ->
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Dirk_Harmon • 9 months ago

I would say absolutely. I really like mine haven't had any issues with them after the update. I'll link to this review of headsets by Jez Corden on gaming headsets I have pretty much all of the wireless ones he talks about and I pretty much agree with everything he says in this review. A lot of them are cross platform headsets that I use on my PS5 and PC. https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox/best-xbox-headsets Hope this helps

r/TurtleBeach • Bought Stealth 700 G3 w/o looking at reviews ->
Positive
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Familiar-Meat-6572 • 6 months ago

Worst sounding headset I've ever owned. The Alpha's were just as bad. JBL, Sony, even Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 sound better.

r/HyperX • is hyperx cloud 3 wireless good? ->
Positive
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FantasticSlip8544 • 11 months ago

The 700 is amazing. Besides the fact when you’re playing Fortnite, you can’t handle your call and use voice chat at the same time but it’s still an amazing headset.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

r/TurtleBeach • Bought Stealth 700 G3 w/o looking at reviews ->
Negative
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FebusPR_ • 12 months ago

I picked them up yesterday at BB for 120. I was not a fan at all, I found them heavy with a weak clamp (normal size head). The build feels cheap but the features and audio are nice. Obviously they're new so no one can speak much about durability. I'm returning them next week.

r/TurtleBeach • Durability of the stealth 700 gen 3? ->
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FebusPR_ • 12 months ago

I just ordered from Amazon an open box like new for 140$. Im really hoping to love them as the stealth 700 gen 3 was not to my standards.

r/TurtleBeach • My review of Turtle Beach Stealth Pro ->
Positive
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GhostMug • 2 months ago

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3. I got the XBox version but it comes with two dongles so you can hook it up to both systems and then they have a button that allows you to switch between at will. It's pretty awesome. Also has Bluetooth so I can use it with my phone and with the Switch

r/playstation • Which headsets do y'all use? ->
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hmmwv-keys • 10 months ago

I’m currently not enjoying the ambient sound difference going from gen 2 to gen 3. Gen 2 I could hear myself talk pretty well, gen 3 I can barely hear myself with the settings adjusted right (as far as I’m aware)

r/TurtleBeach • Durability of the stealth 700 gen 3? ->
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hmmwv-keys • 10 months ago

I hope it’s more of a firmware thing. After a few hours of use now I’m kinda getting used to it. My friends all say the mic sounds crisp and clear so that’s a plus. I’m very pleased with the sounds as well. And the AI they advertise actually works. With my gen 2s people could hear my dogs bark in the other room and now they can’t.

r/TurtleBeach • Durability of the stealth 700 gen 3? ->
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killacausey00 • 21 days ago

Astro A50x TurtleBeach stealth 700 gen 3 Steele Arctis 7x or P Gen 2 I rock with those in a rotation 

r/Battlefield • Looking to buy a headset for bf6, which one is the best out of these? ->
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levi623 • 5 months ago

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3. They have solved the weakness in the headband/connection to the earpieces. The "super-human hearing" mode is without a doubt the best advantage anyone can have on PUBG - footsteps/distant vehicles are heard earlier and more clearly than any alternative.

r/PUBG • best headset for playing the game ->
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Live_Yam3595 • 10 months ago

I dont know because the mic I got was for Xbox. It works fine on PC it just doesn't have the features as a PC mic would (I would think). But I can easily adjust volume, mic monitoring, i can hear perfectly, and speak perfectly. Maybe the microphone may sound a bit off compared to PC mike since they are made for it but never had anyone say you sound weird or whatever.

r/TurtleBeach • Bought Stealth 700 G3 w/o looking at reviews ->
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Live_Yam3595 • 10 months ago

Seems like the only mug here is the one I am sipping on, bc everything works perfectly.

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Live_Yam3595 • 10 months ago

Reviews tend to be biased, and most reviews are ones who tend to complain while those who like the product dont really add reviews. I am an example who is happy with the headset but havent put in a review.

r/TurtleBeach • Bought Stealth 700 G3 w/o looking at reviews ->
Negative
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-McGz- • 12 months ago

The fact they feel cheap was what would concern me. I’ve often had this issue with turtle beach. Good to know though thank you

r/TurtleBeach • Durability of the stealth 700 gen 3? ->
Positive
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mzspeedster • 27 days ago

I have the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 PlayStation Version, and it works very well.

r/playstation • Headphone recommendations? ->
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Namdnas78 • about 1 month ago

If this helps, my top 3 headsets are, in no particular order (rankings below), the Astro A50’s, the Audeze Maxwell and the new SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Elite - with the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless right behind ‘em. Here are my breakdowns, as someone that owns all of them (well, minus the Nova Pro Wireless - I don’t have them any longer since I’ve upgraded): The Audeze Maxwell have, hands-down the absolute best audio quality I’ve ever heard in a pair of headphones. However, that being said…they’re hella uncomfortable. Even with Wicked Cushions pads and headband. They’re just soooo heavy that I (and many others) struggle to wear them for extended periods of time (for me, over an hour). The firmware also has a history of ring an absolute mess and the phone app is garbage. As for the Arctis Nova Elites and the A50’s, it a tie! I truly cannot figure out for the life of me which I like best, but factoring in everything, I’m leaning towards the Arctis Nova Elites - by a small margin. I’ve not really had the Nova Elites for long enough to compare. Comfort on both are top-notch. The mic does take the win for the A50’s, tho - it really has one of the best mics on a gaming headset! The Arctis Nova Elite mic does still have that “tinny” SteelSeries sound, but not as bad as their other models. But yeah, sound quality on both are God-Tier… just under the Maxwells. It really boils down to what you prefer. The A50’s have a docking station, so they’re always charged. The Arctis Nova Elites have a swappable battery. So again, it’s always charged, but with a little more effort, lol. I also do think the Nova Elites look better, overall. Oh and Astro just released a new badass orange color in the A50X’s (see more info on that in my rankings, below)! I will also say…if this is important to you… the A50’s only support 16bit at 48kHZ on console and only 24bit at 48kHz on PC. The Nova Elites, however, support 24bit at 48kHz on console and 24bit at 96kHz on PC! 👀 And then, right behind those, I rank the Nova Pro Wireless. A lot of the same feature and functions as the Elites, but the audio isn’t AS good, nor is the build quality. So, my personal rankings are: 1: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite if money is absolutely not an object/concern. The app experience is pretty great, as well! These are my main for the PS5, as that is my primary gaming system. 2: Astro A50 or A50x. Both are the same headset, but the docking station for the A50x is great for multi-platform use and even has HDMI passthrough so you can even get true Game/Chat Mix on PS5! It’s one of the only headsets that have this unique feature and that’s implemented so perfectly. Otherwise, the A50’s are identical, minus the HDMI passthrough inputs. I use these as the main on my PC (RTX 4090, Intel 14th Gen i9 and 64GB DDR5 RAM) with the Logitech GHub program, so I’ve not tried the app, if there is one. 3: Audeze Maxwell. Absolutely phenomenal sound and aesthetics, marred by an extremely heavy weight, bad firmware and PC program, as well as a terrible app experience. But seriously…for these, the sound truly does make up for all the negatives! 4: The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. If you want all the features and functions of the Nova Elites, but don’t mind the slight downgrade in sound quality. 5: As an honorable mention, I’m putting the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3’s here. Not only are they not too expensive, the have the best sound of any $200-range headphone I’ve ever used. Hella comfy and the dual-dongle works perfectly and without flaw. Meaning, you can have a dongle on one device, the other on another device and switch between them …INSTANTLY. It truly is amazing to see it in action. And the sound is superb for the price range! The app also isn’t bad, either! And of course, I absolutely recommend…regardless of the headphones you get…invest in a pair of Wicked Cushions to maximize comfort and sound (I personally use and love their Freeze ones - they’re a “cooling” memory foam) Hope this helps!!!

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Namdnas78 • about 1 month ago

The Stealth 700 Gen 3’s are amazing for their price range! They are also decent for footsteps. Moreso with their Superhuman Hearing feature. ..but that just makes the rest of the audio sound like garbage, unfortunately. For footsteps specifically, it absolutely doesn’t get much better than either the A50’s or the Nova Elite/Nova Pro Wireless. The Audeze are also right behind them, in that department.

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Namdnas78 • about 1 month ago

Note: I know you’re requesting this for Xbox. I’m a PS5 and PC guy, But…all of these headsets work for Xbox equally as well! All headsets that I recommend below work on everything - with the exception of the Audeze Maxwells. For those, you’ll just need to make sure to get the Xbox version. 😬 If this helps, my top 3 headsets are, in no particular order (rankings below), the Astro A50’s, the Audeze Maxwell and the new SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Elite - with the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless right behind ‘em. Here are my breakdowns, as someone that owns all of them (well, minus the Nova Pro Wireless - I don’t have them any longer since I’ve upgraded): The Audeze Maxwell have, hands-down the absolute best audio quality I’ve ever heard in a pair of headphones. However, that being said…they’re hella uncomfortable. Even with Wicked Cushions pads and headband. They’re just soooo heavy that I (and many others) struggle to wear them for extended periods of time (for me, over an hour). The firmware also has a history of ring an absolute mess and the phone app is garbage. As for the Arctis Nova Elites and the A50’s, it a tie! I truly cannot figure out for the life of me which I like best, but factoring in everything, I’m leaning towards the Arctis Nova Elites - by a small margin. I’ve not really had the Nova Elites for long enough to compare. Comfort on both are top-notch. The mic does take the win for the A50’s, tho - it really has one of the best mics on a gaming headset! The Arctis Nova Elite mic does still have that “tinny” SteelSeries sound, but not as bad as their other models. But yeah, sound quality on both are God-Tier… just under the Maxwells. It really boils down to what you prefer. The A50’s have a docking station, so they’re always charged. The Arctis Nova Elites have a swappable battery. So again, it’s always charged, but with a little more effort, lol. I also do think the Nova Elites look better, overall. Oh and Astro just released a new badass orange color in the A50X’s (see more info on that in my rankings, below)! I will also say…if this is important to you… the A50’s only support 16bit at 48kHZ on console and only 24bit at 48kHz on PC. The Nova Elites, however, support 24bit at 48kHz on console and 24bit at 96kHz on PC! 👀 And then, right behind those, I rank the Nova Pro Wireless. A lot of the same feature and functions as the Elites, but the audio isn’t AS good, nor is the build quality. So, my personal rankings are: 1: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite if money is absolutely not an object/concern. The app experience is pretty great, as well! These are my main for the PS5, as that is my primary gaming system. 2: Astro A50 or A50x. Both are the same headset, but the docking station for the A50x is great for multi-platform use and even has HDMI passthrough so you can even get true Game/Chat Mix on PS5! It’s one of the only headsets that have this unique feature and that’s implemented so perfectly. Otherwise, the A50’s are identical, minus the HDMI passthrough inputs. I use these as the main on my PC (RTX 4090, Intel 14th Gen i9 and 64GB DDR5 RAM) with the Logitech GHub program, so I’ve not tried the app, if there is one. 3: Audeze Maxwell. Absolutely phenomenal sound and aesthetics, marred by an extremely heavy weight, bad firmware and PC program, as well as a terrible app experience. But seriously…for these, the sound truly does make up for all the negatives! 4: The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. If you want all the features and functions of the Nova Elites, but don’t mind the slight downgrade in sound quality. 5: As an honorable mention, I’m putting the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3’s here. Not only are they not too expensive, the have the best sound of any $200-range headphone I’ve ever used. Hella comfy and the dual-dongle works perfectly and without flaw. Meaning, you can have a dongle on one device, the other on another device and switch between them …INSTANTLY. It truly is amazing to see it in action. And the sound is superb for the price range! The app also isn’t bad, either! And of course, I absolutely recommend…regardless of the headphones you get…invest in a pair of Wicked Cushions to maximize comfort and sound (I personally use and love their Freeze ones - they’re a “cooling” memory foam) Hope this helps!!!

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Namdnas78 • about 2 months ago

Awesome, I got the Astro A50’s on my PC right now and love them. I’m using the new-ish Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3’s on my PS5 Pro and they’ve got great sound, IMO. So, I’m thinking about just making these my PS5 cans! I just feel like for the Obsidian color, they didn’t put as much effort into it as they did the Sage + Gold and were like OK, let’s just make them all black and shiny as hell! 🫠 You gonna get some Wicked Cushions for yours?

r/steelseries • Nova Elite = WOW ->
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pixelator16bit • 10 months ago

So this guy has the g3 model, all your issues are seemingly from the g2. Maybe they've updated it since? Idk man, I'm just trying to cope with my purchase...

r/TurtleBeach • Bought Stealth 700 G3 w/o looking at reviews ->
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pixelator16bit • 10 months ago

Any updates on this? I just bought a set and so far so good. But I had a huge update when I first booted them up.

r/TurtleBeach • Bought Stealth 700 G3 w/o looking at reviews ->
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pixelator16bit • 10 months ago

My girlfriend said my Astros sounded better for the mic then bada bing bada boom I changed some settings and it sounds better

r/TurtleBeach • Bought Stealth 700 G3 w/o looking at reviews ->
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Royal_Fix7079 • 5 months ago

I have the turtle beach stealth 700 3rd gen and have literally had no issues with them, they are comfy and work great, battery lasts a good amount of time too. Why are you saying not to buy them?

r/PlaystationPortal • What is the best wireless headset for the ps5. ->
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SnooMuffins873 • 12 months ago

They’re fine to me. Sure the build quality is not God-tier but I’ve had them a month and no discomfort in any aspect nor really anything concerning. I also saw them on sale recently for $150 on amazon for Black Friday. Really not a bad deal. Also the sound quality is wonderful on these

r/TurtleBeach • Durability of the stealth 700 gen 3? ->
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SnooMuffins873 • 12 months ago

As annoying as it may be, buy from bestbuy and try them. If you don’t like - easy return. It’s also $150 at bestbuy

r/TurtleBeach • Durability of the stealth 700 gen 3? ->
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SnooMuffins873 • 19 days ago

the echo is terrible. the tinny sound is obnoxious. my turtle beach gen 3 700 sounds leagues better. i have both and i am going back and forth between them and i much prefer the TB

r/razer • 1 week with Razer Blackshark V3 Pro ->
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Southside_john • 3 months ago

I’ve got a stealth 700 gen 3 headset. It’s nice because it has a dongle for my ps5 and another for my pc. I can switch back and forth between the two by just pressing a button on the headset

r/playstation • Turtle Beach Introduces Atlas 200, Its First Licensed PlayStation Headset ->
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Tigz2 • 8 months ago

I've never dropped this headset and have only ever used a 10W charger. Unfortunately, my Stealth Gen 3 stopped working after just one month of use. It won’t charge or power on at all. The last thing I did was charge it fully, then I left it on my headset rack while I was away for two days. When I came back, it simply wouldn’t turn on. The sad part is, I purchased this in the US, but I'm currently not in the US—and there's no Turtle Beach service center available where I am.

r/TurtleBeach • Durability of the stealth 700 gen 3? ->
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weekendpyro • 11 months ago

Honestly, I'm coming off the first gen that I bought during lockdown. I have the 700 gen 3 now, and the sound is kinda dull and stuffy as my first impression. It feels like a downgrade, which sounds crazy, but I feel like I could hear...further? With the first gens? I feel like the new ones aren't as immersive somehow. Sounds around me are fine, but playing overwatch, I feel like I used to hear distant players coming further away with the gen 1. Part of me wonders if it has something to do with that optical bit that you plugged into the back of the PS4

r/TurtleBeach • Bought Stealth 700 G3 w/o looking at reviews ->
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WesternHouse3732 • 12 months ago

The most noticeable change in the Stealth 700 Gen 3 compared to the Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max is the slightly improved audio quality, along with the addition of dual audio transmitters. The Gen 2 had (And still has) a major flaw with durability during normal everyday use. The Gen 3 has problems of it's own. The headset's weak clamp force and less comfortable ear foam are significant drawbacks. The foam doesn’t really prevent sound leakage around the ear cups, unlike the Gen 2. It seems Turtle Beach aimed for enhanced comfort with the Gen 3 by reducing the clamp strength, but this decision backfired. Many people, including myself, find the headset doesn’t fit snugly against the ears and head. Additionally, the foam lacks the plushness and thickness needed to keep the audio from escaping from the drivers. These issues compromise both comfort and sound isolation, which are critical for an immersive experience. If not for these issues, I would have kept the Gen 3 I purchased recently. However, these changes are too significant in my opinion and ultimately more disappointing than satisfying.

r/TurtleBeach • Durability of the stealth 700 gen 3? ->
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WesternHouse3732 • 10 months ago

Yes, I noticed that to when I had it. It wasn't that big of a deal to me but still noticeable in terms of the mic monitoring. Maybe it was a firmware bug and hopefully it gets fixed if it hasn't already. Maybe it is intended, or maybe the design of the headset (the foam and clamp strength) is just that bad.

r/TurtleBeach • Durability of the stealth 700 gen 3? ->
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ZookeepergameBig1950 • 9 months ago

Yes, in terms of specs on paper it is. I have them, and I love them. Better than Nova Pros, that's for damn sure. Even my 600 gen 1 sounded better than the Nova Pro Wireless

r/TurtleBeach • Bought Stealth 700 G3 w/o looking at reviews ->
Positive
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Initial-Acacia-5195 • about 1 month ago

I second this. I have the 700 and love it

r/playstation • Best sound quality headset for under $70ish ps5 ->
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LostPurpose1328 • 10 months ago

I got the turtle beach 700 it has 2 dongles and bluetooth for 100 bucks it conects to one dongle and blue tooth

r/XboxSeriesXlS • What's a good headset that won't break the bank ->
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PeekingOverYourDoor • 10 months ago

We have always used the stealth 700 turtle beaches...when those inevitably broke after years of use, my husband and I switched to astro A30's. They are dog shit. I'm going back to turtle Beach. They are a little more expensive at $250-$300 if I remember correctly, but 1000% worth it. This is coming from someone who mains Cav and hearing is everything.

r/Rainbow6 • What’s a good headset for r6? Budget is around 200$ started to get more into it help please ->
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PeekingOverYourDoor • 10 months ago

I love my 700s though, they are literally the best headset I've used, especially sounds wise. They are Bluetooth connected so sometimes the connection gets a little funky, but other than that. I really have no complaints.

r/Rainbow6 • What’s a good headset for r6? Budget is around 200$ started to get more into it help please ->
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Powerful-Elk-4561 • 9 months ago

Tried them once, reluctantly. I will *never* try them again. I bought the Stealth 700s (I think. They had ANC and were wireless) and wasted 3 hours of my life because they didn't work. I updated firmware, factory reset. Tried this, tried that. The closest I ever got, they'd pair toy PC, the ANC would work, but no audio. And if I changed any settings in their software they basically turned off. I threw em back in the box, got my money back and got Astro A50s instead. They worked instantly, first try, and only got better with an updates and setup.

r/TurtleBeach • What are your experiences with Turtle Beach headsets? ->
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Valuable-Chart5632 • about 2 months ago

turtle beach stealth 700

r/PcBuild • What are the best gaming headsets you guys currently own and recommend ->
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ZaneThaMane420 • 12 months ago

The 700s quality is dramatically improved from the 600. I won't get a 600 ever again, thing snapped on me putting on my head.

r/TurtleBeach • Bought Stealth 700 G3 w/o looking at reviews ->
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ZaneThaMane420 • 12 months ago

Interesting, in my 3 or 4 years of using Turtle Beach, I haven't encountered a single one of these problems you mention...

r/TurtleBeach • Bought Stealth 700 G3 w/o looking at reviews ->
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automatic_lover9134 • 3 months ago

I love my turtle beach stealth for Xbox ! I don’t know if it’s good because my comparison is a shitty no name headset I had before 😆 But I love it can hear the steps and the exact location they are coming from

r/CODWarzone • New headset for cod ->
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Sonic10122 • 3 months ago

I have two Turtle Beach Stealth headsets, one for gaming and one for work, and I love them both. They’re the only gaming headphones I’ve found with pass through, it’s not great but any little bit helps since my wife gets mad when I can’t tell she’s trying to talk to me lol.

r/playstation • Turtle Beach Introduces Atlas 200, Its First Licensed PlayStation Headset ->

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