SteelSeries - Arctis 7 Series

I use my Arctis 7x at night with my wife sleeping on the couch sometimes. On those situations, the boom mic close to my mouth makes it easier to speak on discord really quietly. I'm afraid of the lack of a mic close to my mouth. How is the mic, really?

Thanks! That helps a lot.

Steelseries artics 7, artics 9 if you care about bluetooth and dungle connection at the same time. My general tip is always wireless headset, once you go wireless you don't turn back

I love my arctis 7s. Comfy, great battery, incredible sound quality. Had them for about 2.5 years, and haven’t had any issues.

My arctis 7 from like 2018 still works perfectly...

My arctis 7P just up and stopped charging. Followed all their guides on the website and it didn't work. Probably gonna look at either the pulse elites or the explores for the portal and playstation link. I dunno if I'd like having the explores in my ears for extended gaming sessions because my other cheap ones make my ears itch.

Idk what yall are doing to yalls headsets but I've had my Arctis 7s for around 4 years now and they haven't broken yet. Only issue is battery life has gone down

Steel Series Artics 7 Pro or Logitech G Pro X. The logitech is kind of expensive but the only headset I can use while walking around my house or even parts of my backyard, worth it off that alone.

Thank you for clarifying the clamping force is much tighter. I just bought my friend nova 1's for his birthday and noticed how tight they were. I was wondering if this was the same on the pros. I have the arctis 7 and love how much looser it is. I was deciding between the nova 5's 7's and arctis pro wireless's. this may have helped me choose.

I disagree I think there build quality is solid. Their made out of plastic to be light. I have the arctis 7 right now and the only times they broke is when the happens to "accidently" hit a wall at speed. And when I spilled a drink on them. They can still work just fine but they don't hold a charge unless they are plugged in but that's not because of normal wear and tear these were abused yet lasted me currently over 3 years.

Where does it commonly snap? My arctic 7’s have a metal headband so that may be ma point of failure but I wouldn’t know. I heard something about the hinges but my hinges work great after 3+ years of use

I just realized the part that supposed to stop the range of motion in my hinge just isn’t there or doesn’t work on one of the ears .

Same for me

I've been looking into a buds option. I have the steelseries 7p. And own some jabra elite 8 active, and love them for comfort and sound quality. While researching found out jabra bought arctis in 2021 and there the similarity of designs. Read some reviews that on ps5 the audio is low. Has this been fixed, or not had the issue at all?

Best headset i have ever had

i agree I had the same headset for years I stopped gaming my brother took the headset so now I'm searching on a new headset for me I loved the 7 plus man was comfortable battery lasted so long I was just comparing the 7plus vs the pro wireless and while reviews say they sound better but build quality is compromised but I do take care of everything I've owned so I can get another pair of the 7 pluses for 115 on Amazon I remember when I paid like 179 for them before

I still have my refurbished arctis 7’s after 6 years and they’re still fantastic.

I was a big fan of the 7 pros build quality was great, expensive, but really comfortable and I couldn't go back to any other branded headphones. After 2 years of using them they gave out on me so I got the nova pro wireless bc it was new at the time. I've always had problems with these fucking headphones man XD it constantly re routs my shit even with the setting turned off and everything else, besides the headphones, disabled thru my device manager still did it, ive run into problems with the doc constantly getting stuck in the screen "dragon is spawning in 30 seconds" reminder for league, sometimes it randomly disconnects and i need to factory reset it in order to get it re-paired, recently ive had this problem where my audio will bug out get really loud then just start dog whistling my ass and it also gets picked up with my mic so anyone unfortunate enough to be in disc with me also suffers the same fate, and as of yesterday GG wont even pick up my headset or recognize it despite everything else being able to half recognize the headset so now its (until further notice) all being routed thru the xbox funtion thru the doc -\_- 1 year. edit-figured out the last one just now tehee

I eventually switched to the SteelSeries Arctis 7 Wireless for my long gaming sessions. I liked that it offered easy on-headset volume controls and a mic that I could flip aside when I wasn't using it. The comfort was a big win for me during 10+ hour sessions, and the sound quality stayed balanced without overwhelming me during intense moments. It wasn't the cheapest, but I felt it was worth the investment for the overall experience.

They have awful, fatiguing sound, super uncomfortable earcup design, buggy software/transmitter and overall cheaply made. Their only redeeming quality is that they have so many features for multiple device types but in the end not worth the cons at all

I just bought an arctis 7x Wireless Whenever I use discord, everyone says my voice sounds awful. I basically love the headset, hate the mic. Did you ever have any mic quality issues?

I love my Arctis Steel Series 7 Wireless

> Artics 7 Pro Too bad they've been out of stock for years. The wireless ones, anyways. I got my last set on ebay refurbished and they've been totally fine though.

I've been daily driving the steelseries Arctis 7 since 2017 and they are still going as strong as the day I bought them

I used the original Playstation Pulse for the last couple years and they were awesome for Siege. Felt like I could hear footsteps and knew exactly where they were coming from. They were starting to breakdown a bit and decided it was time for a new pair. Curiosity got to me and I ended up buying the Steelseries Arctis 7p's which I heard were top notch. You have to download software to get these dialed in to be able to hear what you want to hear. Been a bit of a pain in the ass. Kind of wish I would have just gone with the Playstation Pulse Elites. Grass isn't always greener! If anyone else is using the 7p's and has a good EQ setting for Siege, please let me know!

I use the Steel Series Arctic 7+ Pro I think it’s called? The wireless one with a non-swappable battery, you don’t need no swapping, the battery life is amazing, upwards of 30 hours on a single charge. I haven’t owned a lot of headset but this one is by far the best I’ve tried. I hear a lot good stuff about Astros as well.

Nice, I guess mine must but around 5 years old as well, fingers crossed it keeps on working for a while

That’s odd, I have a big head as well but with the adjustable velcro band, it’s fine, I can wear it all night without issue. I know they have a few model with a similar name though, maybe I got it wrong and we aren’t talking about the exact same model, I’m not sure.

No complaints from my friends, they say it sounds clear. Again, I haven’t tried a lot of headsets/mics, I know it sounds better than the PlayStation Gold I used to own on console. Some people find the Steel Series app awful, personally I like it, you can play around with sliders and stuff to adjust the sound of both your mic and different inputs through a feature they call Sonar (media, game, voice, etc). I also use the app as a recording device sometimes to review some recent gameplay, set the buffer and review how I die in Tarkov as an example.

A slight necro, but I have the Arctis 7, Arctis Pro Wireless, and Arctis Nova Pro Wireless - They're all (except the 7's) complete and utter GARBAGE. The Arctis pro broke twice in 6 months, (mic mute button, frequent disconnects, and occasional issues where it refused to connect to the DAC at all.) The Nova pro is no better, with the first one's 6-pole mic button dying in less than 6 months with VERY minimal use of the button itself, and the new headset they sent as a replacement under warranty does 3 beeps when toggling the mic on/off, has "digital compression lag" from interference, picks up my G502x+ if the USB receiver is on the same HUB, constantly disconnects from the DAC, and reconnects, occasionally refuses to perceive a newly swapped battery as charged, occasionally won't turn on...and more. I honestly can't believe that their "high end line" is worse quality than their mid-range, but it DEFINITELY is. My experience with these headsets has turned me off steelseries COMPLETELY, and I doubt I'll ever purchase another product of theirs.

I use a Steelseries Arctis 7p+ headset for my PS5. I love that thing. Mine uses a dongle as it's made for PS5 but they have Bluetooth capable sets.

I paid like $120 for mine on sale at Target. I would have probably paid $200 for how comfortable they are.

I had the arctis 7P for 5 years and they finally just pooped out on me. Great headset. Will last.

im having issues with steele series arctis 7 not working in game chat, mainly halo infinite. tried every combination of setting on my pc and on the gg software with no luck.

Steele Series Arctic wireless 7+ Hands down best bang for buck. Have a ton of my friends and family on it.

Arctis 7+ wireless if you don't have the budget for this one.

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.

I've used the SteelSeries Arctis 7X for a while now, and it really impressed me with its clear audio and solid battery life during long gaming sessions on my PS5.

I've used the SteelSeries Arctis 7 for my own gaming sessions, and it worked pretty well for me.

Personally, I stopped using "gaming headsets" a while ago. Over the years, I've tried various ones (Razer BlackShark V2, HyperX Cloud (can't remember the exact model), SteelSeries Arctis 7) and concluded that they all have terrible sound quality and are uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time. Pretty much the only time I used them was when I needed the mic for voice communication. Outside of that, I've been using an AKG K7xx and Sennheiser HD6xx, both from Massdrop, with an external USB DAC and amplifier - in my case, an O2+ODAC and an SDAC - also both from Massdrop. Both of these work fine both in Linux and Windows. A year ago or so, I got a desk microphone (Elgato Wave:3) for voice communications so I wouldn't have to use the horrible gaming headsets at all anymore. Currently using the Elgato Wave:3 as well as a Fifine AM8 (in two different locations), and both work fine with Linux as well. If I was to personally recommend something, it would be to get a decent headphone, such as Sennheiser HD6xx (or HD650, which is almost the same but probably easier to get if Massdrop isn't currently selling HD6xx) and DAC+amplifier, and a desk microphone for voice communication if needed. It'll be a bit more expensive than a gaming headset, and not wireless, but the difference in comfort and audio quality is massive.

Never heard a headset sound worse than the steelseries arctis

Think I’m rocking the artic steel series 7 I believe the wireless ones and after about 5 yrs they’re still going strong and the battery holds a good charge still and they’re comfortable and the sound is great. Still think it might be time to upgrade to the next version and save these as backups. I’m on Xbox and not pc doubt that matters but they’re good headphones.

Yes! I have had nothing but issues with mine and am looking to replace it!

Not audiophile quality but I like the Steelseries Artis 7+. They seem to get a fair amount of hate, but I liked the mic quality and the fact that it is wireless. Most bluetooth may not sound great but if you want wireless, try to go for one with a usb transmitter. I think it can avoid some severe bluetooth compression and audio lag. Best quality would be wired for sure tho.

My first piece of gaming equipment was a pair of Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 USB headphones (the sleek Mercury white color) and I thought it was the best headphones in the world, simply because the white color looked nice, the retractable microphone was cool, it was comfortable and you saw YouTubers (pewds) wearing them with the stupid cat ears and you just had to have them… Fast forward a few years and I’m realizing Razer headphones were more sizzle than steak. Sure they look cool (for the most part) but the sound is nothing special. It wasn’t until I bought another set of premium gaming headphones did I realize that Razer basically markets to the average gaming consumer and banks on them not realizing what a good solid set of headphones should sound like. I bought a SteelSeries Arctis 7 wireless PC headphones and they sound a lot better than anything Razer has made. I don’t want to sound like I’m just shilling for SteelSeries but it really is true. My keyboard is a Corsair K70 MK.2 SE and my mouse is still a wireless Razer Viper Ultimate (I really like white) so I don’t have a brand I’m dedicated too. I basically just go on RTINGS dot com and buy whatever has the best ratings. My Arctis 7 headphones are still running strong and the sound is 10 times better than a Razer headset. Honestly, if Razer brought back its “Mercury White” theme, I might consider trying out a new headset but I’m just gonna go with whatever Reddit thinks is good

Got the SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ for a few years and really like it

Steelseries Arctis 7…great sound, great mic, excellent battery. Been using for several years and no issues or drops in audio quality.

Can’t really speak to that. I play in a closed office but I don’t have a problem with audio bleeding if there are other noises.

I decided to go with the SteelSeries Arctis 7 when I needed a headset that could handle both game audio and chat.

I’ve tried the SteelSeries Arctis 7 for long gaming sessions, and they check most of the boxes. They’re wireless, comfortable for extended play, and include audio controls on the ear cup.

I've tried a few wireless models over the years and found that the SteelSeries Arctis 7 fits my needs really well.

My arctis 7p says hello, going strong, bought in 2020.

The Arctis 7P steel series is probably one of the best headsets available

I can't recommend the Steelseries Nova Pro enough. Came from the Arctis 7 and the sound quality alone is night and day.

I've tried the SteelSeries Arctis 7, and it's been a solid choice for long gaming sessions.

I’ve had the arctis 7p’s since launch day of the ps5 so either you’re treating your equipment like garbage or you just have the worst luck possible

I love my Nova Artics 7

I have the Steel Series Arctis 7 for years now and it is the comfiest headset of all time.

I have glasses and not a big head but this headset hurts after 2-3 hours.. But the headband is reallly comfortable!

I’ve used a couple of wireless headsets for my PS5, and the SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ has been a solid pick for both audio quality and comfort. The sound is great, and it connects easily with the PS5. I really like the clear mic for streaming too.

Uninstall their software. Just get your os to recognize the audio input and output and get rid of their trash. Worked for me as their software was awful and causing issues like you described.

Okay O have never ever used the software. What am I missing? I really like the headphones and never felt the need to use any software for it...

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

I've been on the lookout for a solid wireless headset for my PS5, and after trying a few, I ended up going with the SteelSeries Arctis 7P Wireless. The audio quality really stands out during both gaming and streaming sessions, and the mic clarity is good enough for clear communication.

I avoided them for years bc I thought they would be useless for me. I gave in and bought the wireless xbox headset for my series x out of curiosity and I loved it so much that I ended up buying the 3d pulse for ps5. Thought they were pretty cheap sounding/feeling, so I went with steelseries p7+ and they've been great. Xbox cans are my favorite bc they have a good amount of low end and the dials are so easy to use. I also bought the starfield variant as a backup. I have a fully discreet atmos setup that set me back a few grand, but sometimes the closeness of the cans are better bc they can be more immersive.

My last Steelseries Arctis 7 lasted me 4 years before being replaced

I’ve used a few different wireless headsets with my PS5, and the one that stands out for streaming and gaming is the SteelSeries Arctis 7P. The sound quality is great, especially for directional audio in games, and the microphone is clear for streaming. The wireless connection is strong, and the battery lasts a long time, which is crucial for long gaming sessions.

Redownloaded Reddit just to offer a different perspective here. I’m back in these threads bc I bought the arctic series. It’s one of the cheapest feeling headsets I’ve ever had. Mic doesn’t extend far enough and sounds like shit. Overall build quality is poor. My favorite headsets have been the original Astro a40s and the Beyerdynamic Tygr 300r (what I use at my pc). Also, I think that is some weird affiliate link too?

(I know we’re having 2 different conversations on 2 different threads, I just appreciate the real person feedback that I’ve missed from uninstalling reddit) My arctis 7p does work functionally, it’s just the quality I have issues with. Build feels pretty cheap especially the headset controls and microphone, the sound isn’t great, and my friends don’t like the mic (which I think is due to the mic being so short/away from my mouth)

Sounds like solid advice! How's the software accompanying it? I like my steelseries Arctis 7, but I'm often struggling with the drivers and "steelseries GG" messing up the two audio channels (chat and game), the thing going mute, or auto-shutting off while playing audio... And getting sick of it.

Unfortunately If I don't run steelseries GG, it'll default to the setting that is shuts down after 30 minutes. The only way to circumvent that bullshit then, is to actively use the microphone, that registers as "being used". Not the fucking fact that there's audio playing through the headphone :( I sometimes manage to get the auto-shutdown to 'never' via a profile in steelseries GG, but it usually only works a limited time :( never buying anything from them again.

Yeah, no thanks. I'm never buying anything again from Steelseries, let alone another headset.

mine lasted 3 months

I used Arctic 7's for like 4 years straight, daily use. Phenomenal in every aspect. Upgraded to the Pro's now. They have swappable batteries which is an incredible feature. Never have to plug in to recharge. Only downside is the faux leather ear foams are absolute garbage out the box. Had to get a cooling gel ones on Amazon for like $15, but they've been great the last year.

Cheers! I will say - the pros aren't like THAT big of an upgrade. They're great, but if your battery is still going strong after a swap there's really no reason to change it up. The 7's were phenomenal

I’ve been rocking the Steelseries Arctis wireless headphones since XSX launch day and they are still going strong after 4 years of heavy daily use. https://preview.redd.it/cu27k04b3ewd1.png?width=1722&format=png&auto=webp&s=7ccc4a2d0e5b776a9a1314b937ed58560f805fe4

Replace the pads, they aren’t magically going to manufacture a headphone with pads that never wear down. Other factors like weak points are fair game. Arctis headphones are known to break at the cup arm.

I tried the SteelSeries Arctis 7 a while back, and it worked well for my long gaming sessions.

Hi there, I literally JUST changed out my Steelseries Arctis 7 this week, so this post caught my eye. I am assuming by your budget, that you are using the wired version. I am using the wireless version. But I loved my Arctis 7's, they had just gotten aged with wear and tear so it was time to replace. I stayed with Steelseries (since I also have an Apex Pro keyboard and am used to the driver software now), and I went with the Arctis Novo Pro. I couldn't be happier, I love them. I instantly heard a difference in them over my Arctis 7s. Like, instantly, I heard differences in the surround field that I had not been hearing in the 7s, and in the first game I brought up I was hearing ambient sounds that I have never heard before, same game, no changes other than switching from the 7 to the Novo Pro. Just thought I'd let you know my experience since I had steelseries also.

For anyone coming back late, I've had 3 pairs of these: Arctis 7x, Arctis Pro Wireless, and Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. If you're looking between the two pros I really recommend the Nova, even with the price bump. I loved the Arctis 7x and had them for over 5 years. I tried replacing them with the Arctis Pro Wireless but after three weeks I ended up returning them. Issues included constant white noise, poor bluetooth range, crackling noises on every connection, and an uncomfortably tight fit. The Arctis Nova Pro was $120 more but so much better in every way, it feels totally worth it. It's super comfortable, has a smaller profile than the Arctis, and has a better bluetooth range. Most importantly it's completely silent: for the Arctis Pro I was part of the minority who heard the white noise and it drove me crazy, but the Nova is as silent as a pair of Airpods. Other improvements like the mic, build material, and replaceable batteries were all great too.

I had these and they were very comforatable and light. Lost sound on one ear tho and recently replaced with newest logitech lightspeed and they are superb with the cloth pad that come with. Also better battery. Can’t go much wrong with either.

Arctis 7 has been working for me since Dec 2022

I effing love my Steelseries Arctis 7 headset. The two separate audio streams for chat and game are amazing.

I replaced my ear pads long ago. And randomly, my battery finally totally died after 5 years or so a few weeks ago. Got a new one online, soldered it in, good to go again. Pro set will be mine someday lol. Cheers : )

Best feature ever

You fancy bastard. Lol Mine get plugged in whenever I'm not using them. Aside from when they fully died, I don't think they ever quit on me during a session.

Steelseries all the way but their APP sure has..issues.

I can't speak for Beyerdynamic as I've not had a pair, I'd say go with your gut after checking reviews and comparison sites if there are any. Steelseries headsets are great if you treat them nice but their app sometimes bugs out a bunch and can be a hazzle to setup properly and deal with. Sonar settings are real nice but setup can be tricky. I mainly went steelseries for battery life and range, like 90% of my gaming buddies also have them. All from 7s to 9s and Pro's but mostly 7s.

I currently have the Apex Pros and previously had the 7s and no hinge issues on any of them, as far as distorted sound I doubt it, sometimes when you use the chatmix it can get distorted but easily fixed with just adjusting it slightly on the scroll wheel. I looked into the beyerdynamic pair and they look great and i'd definitely want to try those aswell, they might be more bang for the buck.

I got a SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ for my PS5 and appreciated how comfortable it felt during long sessions.

I switched to the SteelSeries Arctis 7 for my sessions, and it's been a solid fit. The headset is comfortable enough for long hours, and the volume controls on the ear cup let me tweak levels without fuss.

I eventually went with the SteelSeries Arctis 7X for my streaming and gaming sessions. It’s wireless, has a handy volume control on the earcup, and stays comfortable during long hours.

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

Sorry sorry for rezzing an old post, lol, did you find anything worthwhile? I have actis 7p + wireless while they are nice, the left ear kinda broke and is dangling a little out of its socket, anyways I'm looking for one's that are comfy and have good audio quality as well as wireless for the gaming and convenience aspect. Thanks!

Hey man I just bought the Arctis 7 like a few days ago and they are just amazing, without even having to set up custom sound profiles, so glad to hear that they lasted long for you

mine are still going strong and great. the ONLY issue with this headset is that there is no option to turn off the annoying led light thats always visible to indicate connection status or battery level

I find I can't wear them for more than an hour without my ears hurting. The battery life isn't great either.

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

Does chatmix work properly for you without using GG/Sonar? I have GG but Sonar is disabled, chatmix doesn’t work and it’s the only thing I miss from my Arctis 7s

Stupid. I’m running PEACE equalizer which makes them sound way better but it conflicts with sonar so I guess I’m never using chatmix again. Not sure why it’s not just all done in hardware like before

I listen to music frequently on my PC and value the higher quality over the annoyances of sonar. I had many times where sonar audio devices flat out wouldn’t work properly and required a restart or reinstall to fix, and I got tired of it. I don’t find sonar provides any benefit over peace other than chatmix, and I don’t care about being able to hear footsteps 2.5% more clearly

Interesting. Everything I read from Steelseries basically said the knob just changes the chatmix within sonar, so idk how it’d work without it. Might need to give it a try

i been using a steelseries arctis 7+ for a few years now, only need to recharge it once every 3 days (im at my pc with them on for nearly 12 hours every day) . its been great

Steelseries arctis pro 7 x has been amazing i thought thatl the standard xbox headset was good until I bought this and how wrong was in

Yep 100% no issues with connection great on all games 360 spacial sound is amazing. I have set up dolby atmos on my series x and that's made them even better

i have a pair of steel series arctis 7p+ that seems to work fine/well i had it before i made them jump so idk if you'd need the software to set it up , i know i did it when we first got it but it connected in linux without any tinkering. it has its own dongel i use wih it and swap between pc and ps5 , sound quality is good imo

Yea my ss 7p+ are super comfortable with long hair and glasses

I shockingly still have my steelseries arctic 7 wireless which is like, 8 years old and I haven’t even really noticed that many issues with it even though it’s driver support is completely dead at this point. I have to say it was well worth the money. Only issue is the mic rubber coating is starting to degrade from being bent and pushed back in constantly

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

As a bald man, the parachute style the Arctic 7 has is clutch. Literally the thing I want most in a headset is to not hurt my head after a while. Doesn't matter if they're the best headphones in the world, I'm choosing the comfy one.

I own the Steelseries Arctis 7+ so not quite the same model as you but going wireless was such an upgrade for me, personally. I have a rather small apartment so my connection never drops and I can keep them on literally all the time. The additional features like the EQs, chat mix wheel and 3.5mm pass-through are very useful occasionally. I also have an external mic from my time using the DT990s which I can switch in Discord with a hot key which is also super nice. Can only recommend going wireless to anyone who is willing to sacrifice audio quality for features and freedom.

SteelSeries Arctis 7P is specifically designed for the PS5, has fantastic sound quality, and the microphone is great for streaming. The wireless connection is rock-solid, and it’s comfortable to wear for long gaming sessions. The audio is clear with a good balance of bass and treble, making it great for both games and chatting with friends.

I have my arctis 7 still after 6 years, I modded them to have a hotswappable battery, changed ear pads and headband a couple times as well. Won't be changing before they give up

I modded mine to take 18350 batteries, can just hotswap them and the battery lasts around 50-60h i'd guess before needing to swap. I can highly recommend it

these are pretty comfortable but note that the mic quality is absolute ass. for anyone who cares