Why is This The Internet's Favorite Gaming Headset? SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Review
Explore the hype behind the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, the acclaimed gaming headset dominating top rankings everywhere in 2024! Join me for a detailed review and hands-on test of this highly praised headset.
In this video, I'll dive deep into the features and performance of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. Discover why it's considered the "Internet's Favorite Gaming Headset" and whether it lives up to its reputation as the best choice for gamers.
From comfort and audio quality to microphone performance and overall gaming experience, I'll provide honest insights to help you decide if this headset is right for you.
Whether you're a seasoned gamer or simply curious about the latest in gaming technology, this review will uncover the strengths and potential drawbacks of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
Don't miss out on learning why this headset is a standout in the gaming community! Watch now to find out if it's worth the acclaim.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
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I use those headphones and really like them. The swappable batteries are clutch and the controller unit works awesome with both my PC, PS5, and iPhone.
The battery is the key selling point. For folks who spend all day with headphones on a standard plug-charge headset isn't going to cut it. I use two pair (one at work and one at home) so I only really run into issues on the weekends but my Corsair Void Pros are only good for about 8 hours before they need a recharge.
Get the aftermarket ear cups (WC Freeze Nova Pro Wireless). They are a bit deeper and might help with your ear touching problem. The cooling gel isn't spectacular, but they are far more comfortable.
Have these, had the same problem. Bought the aftermarket ear cups and they still touched. I just deal with it because it's good enough now and I like the headset.
@@IBustFatties I was going to make this exact same recommendation. They are definitely a little bit deeper and keep the cups from touching my ears which I also can't stand.
I think asking for the best "gaming headset" is the wrong question to ask. Because labeling any headphones or headset with "gaming" is just marketing. You just look for good headphones or headsets generally. In fact, if you're looking for a headset, you're limiting yourself a lot compared to getting a good pair of headphones and a standalone microphone. If you're still dead set on a headset, you could also consider getting something like an Antlion modmic, and turning any headphones into a headset.
I made the change from my Logi Pro X Wireless late last year to some Hifiman HE400SEs with an amp/dac and a Razer Siren Mini desktop mic for nearly the same price and I am never going back to gaming headsets. I started with Samson SR850s, which are hands down the best headphones for the price, and found out I like the open back sound stage.
I have a G935 too and the common problem with them is the power switch. It independently turns on the two speakers. Try wiggling the switch instead of banging the headset. Or replace the switch. The only place I found the switch was eBay. And all I replaced was the slider inside the switch. Unsoldering the old and soldering the new was too much work. But be careful when replacing the slider. The contacts are super tiny springs which pop out if touched. Handle with care.
Yep, the logitech procurement department asked for the cheapest switch, then asked for something even cheaper
Do you think that using a contact cleaner spray might fix it (for another year)?
@@user-jp7tw3sd3x I don't know. Maybe I'll try it next time it acts up.
PS: maybe 99% isopropyl alcohol would work. Don't take the switch apart but get a little inside and work the switch back and fore.
The cleaning helped for a while as did the wiggling. BUt it ends the same. Had to solder in a new power button last week and it works good now. I think that if it happens again in the future I will just "hardwire" the connections and have the headset on all the time. I have "upgraded" the charging cable using an magnetic snap on connector too so that will keep-em charged up.
You’ve merely adapted to noise canceling. I was born in it…
I have the nova pro wireless have had for about nine months... I run iracing through the steel series.Sonar gaming my discord through the chat.And I connect my phone through the Bluetooth.So I have all three channels running through once and they perform phenomenally
Hey, since you mentioned your specialized eq for each of the headsets multiple times, I was wondering if there was anywhere I could find it. I'm actually using a g935 right now and planning on buying an arctis nova pro wireless so both eqs would help a lot.
have you tried Steelseries GG? there are drivers updates in there and eq settings too (most would use sonar with the headset also have some features with, and some preset for games)
I like the feature where you can hear yourself talking, I had a headset that did that back on my ps3 and every since then I've had to play with only 1 ear on if anyone else was hone other than myself. How aggressive is the passthrough on this headset? Do you think it'd be what I'm looking for so I don't find myself screaming at my buddies at 1 in the morning on accident?
I use the headset because A, the wireless receiver charger hot swap battery design is insanely nice, but I have one major reason to have them. I am a drummer with an ekit and when I drum, I have my drums outputting from the receiver to my headphones, and I have my phone Bluetoothed simultaneously to the same headphones which I can then hear my drums and the song I'm practicing at the same time. Having both seamlessly at the exact same time was the major reason I got them and have truly loved them beyond that since
I have used many SteelSeries Arctis series headsets in the past, Actis 7, Actis 7 Pro, Acris Nova Pro ect and all of them suffer from poor build quality, defects with ear cups causing structural failure, low quality materials and ear cups being too shallow for most. Would not recommend to anyone unless you are happy to modify your purchase and void your warranty. SteelSeries will also not offer you a replacement unless you destroy the entire functional headphones even when there is structural damage caused by their own manufacturing processes that is widely accounted for through various media and sources online. Even in cases where the damage doesnt stop the headphones from working and it could be repaired and reused they would rather you destroy it than repair it which is an indicator that these things cost them less than it would to ship you in for repair.
I've had my pair of SteelSeries Arctis 3 BT for 6 years, use them everyday 8-12 hours a day. I've had zero issues. Maybe I'm just lucky
I had an expensive steelseries keyboard that kept breaking.
i love my hyperx cloud alphas or whatever the heck they're called. i've been through so many headphones over the years because i keep breaking or hurt to wear. They stopped making the Fatality ones which were my favorites until i found these.
Is wireless a high priority? Way back when I put together my current dusty old machine DT770 pro headphones were most recommended, paired with Antlion modmic if you need coms for your game play. Still going strong many years later and I'm surprised how often I still see streamers using either the 770pro or the DT990pro (open vs closed backed).
I have a Plantronic Rig 800HD I have an older one. and I tell you what I love them. The ear cups are really nice and soft and the head band is great
I bought a second-hand bundle on eBay with Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones and a VModa attachable boom microphone. I honestly think it is a way better solution than wireless headphones: no battery , no electronic parts that could not be repaired if damaged, and a very high quality unaltered sound (no fancy extra bass or similar sound compressor). The microphone is not as great as I expected, but is still a step better than the awful noisy recording from this video. And I could change it at anytime by a better microphone if needed.
Im a huge logitech fan too with the headset if you fiddle with the power switch it fixes the issue. I have the g933's. I always wondered about steelseries arctic. Thank you for this video!
Hey i think you should try the Gentle Typhoon for fan show down and compare it with the a12x25
Honestly I have been in the same boat but instead of headphones but in trackball mice. I had the original white trackman marble, then upgraded to the dark grey wireless. then to the m570 and I loved it and it worked for multiple years. eventually I ended up getting a new one eventually and it started miss clicking after a year. this happened to like 4 of them. (apparently the new switches are known to fail in almost all logitech mice since they swapped to them) Then in comes the mx Ergo trackball. and once again after about a year or 2 they start miss clicking and I warranty replace the 2 I had. Literally ended up taking it apart and swapping out the switches TLDR: would love to know of a better alternative than having to modify it myself.
I also have a G935 and just ordered the Nova Pro wireless to forget about battery life. Regarding the one-sided audio problem, I also have it, but I fix it by wiggling the power button since it only happens when I turn it on while not pushing the power button all the way up. I also have an issue where my mic sounds bad after unmuting it, so to fix it, I mute and unmute it again by moving it up and down. That said the G935 served me well for more than 3 years now, So I hope the Nova is as good, especially seeing how the earcups are connected to the headband.
I went through 4 of Logitech's M570 trackballs. I loved how they felt in the hand and having the quick response to thumb movement. Only downside was them dying after 18 months or so with the left button starting to double/triple click because the microswitch was wearing out and they were too cheap to add even a small debounce circuit to extend the life of the switch. I wasn't about to try my hand at soldering since I lack the right tools (My only solder iron is one of those cheap-ass ones that came in a cheap toolkit I got years ago.). I now have the M575, so we'll see if the trend continues.
my g935s did the exact same thing. its a problem with the power switch. it can be fixed (at least temporarily) by opening them up and bending the metal part of the switch back into position so it makes firmer contact when switched on. but it will eventually fatigue again and begin to lose connection and you have to repair them again
My setup for 10+ years - A pair of Beyerdynamics DT990 edition and a Røde NT1-A on a boom arm. I have replaced the headband and the earmuffs twice. Paying extra for better quality, well knowing it is better quality is something I've always practiced, since it usually saves me money in the long run, because all I have to do is basically just replace some of the cheaper parts and all the rest continues to work flawlessly. Also I avoid buying anything that has "gaming" put in its name or being marketed for gaming as it usually is lower quality, maybe with a specialized EQ for "gaming purposes" that for me just distorts the soundscape, so I bought a pair of headphones meant for all things in the spectrum of sound and I have recommended doing the same to all my friends, because they'll never regret it. I have an external USB audio interface that controls my headset and microphone and its the Audient ID4, which I would like to replace some day with the RØDEcaster pro when I ever get that kind of money. haha Mainly because I would love to have some hardware sliders to turn up and down volumes of different things and not just all of it at the same time. As a fellow bald man, I know your pain.
i second Beyerdynamics, i have DT 700 PRO X(so i don't need DAC and can use it with pc and phone) and if cable dies i can replace it and the same goes for headband and cups and no bluetooth compression bs, wired always wins and i want one headphones for all but when you are shopping in higher price budget, music shloud be the priority, almost any headphones will do great for gaming, the same can't be said about music
@@TheNovus7 There's got to be a reason people like these headphones all these years later. You guys be gaming?
If you have a decent pair of headphones you already love, why not just buy a mic for your desk instead? Even a cheap one from Fifine sounds nicer than most headset mics. Then you don't have to sacrifice on the quality of both by overpaying for a "gaming" headset.
You need to try out the Logitech Craft keyboard!! Especially with the programs you use. I love mine and use it in tandem with the MX Master3 for work and gaming.
I have a Sennheiser gps 670....don't think i have ever had this nice of a soundscape with a gaming headset
Sennheisers are the tits man, have two pair
I have Sennheiser also, absolutely LOVE them. And they have a great mic on them.
I have nova 7p wireless, and they are great as well. I might give PRO a try
Had mine for nearly a year now. Fantastic headphones and have not only replaced my headset but my daily driver headphones too. Very clear, very precise, but the stock earcups are truly awful. I have the stealth black WC Freeze earcups on mine and they are miles more comfortable. I've been daily driving them pretty much 4-8 hours a day nearly every day. They never feel heavy, the batteries are still basically as good as they were new. Conclusion: Possibly the best value wireless headphones on the market. Replace the ear cups and don't use SteelSeries's software (it's terrible).
Coming from the Hyper X cloud 2 (and alpha S) I was very dissapointed with the bass they had, but after some EQ tinkering got them close, sound quality is GREAT! One major Isue I still have is how the earcups tend to leave a little gap on the underside, so I loose bass cus there's air comming thru. I've tried fixing this by buying 3rd party earcups but still happens, its a shame tho, but still like em a lot! Just cant use them when I'm eating lol
i had a set of steelseries arctis pro wireless but i returned them almost immediately. whenever its on battery power, either 2.4ghz or bluetooth, it would have a constant background hiss, that i can only assume is from noisy power management. that along with them feeling too sealed, giving me that *on an airplane* feeling and headache, i sent them back after like 3 days. my girlfriend has the same headset, and it had the same hiss as mine, yet she somehow doesnt seem to notice it..?
Maybe too high frequency for her, yet you still have enough good hearing for it to bother you.
@@YOEL_44 we're about the same age so it shouldt really differ
@@Emth_ My sister is 5 years younger than me, yet I'm way more sensitive to those sounds, age is not the only factor.
They're fine until those proprietary batteries swell up from regular usage and need to be replaced. Can you buy these batteries separately from Steelseries? I ran into this exact issue with my old H Wireless. Couldn't get any replacements so I literally had to pack away a perfectly functional headset.
Excellent thumbnail!
It had me at "hello," We're noise cancelling your voice. Metal!
I have the G533 headset and have used it for ~5+ years by now and I had a similar problem with my left speaker and it turned out that the wires to the speaker just broke so I replaced it and it works fine now and battery life is also nothing to scoff at, it still does ~12 hours fine. The only other thing that broke is the mic cables they got chewed thru by the flip down mic but again a simple fix just open the headset pull them up, solder together, put a bit of shrink tube around it and voila its fixed.
Highly recommend getting some Wicked cushions for the ear cups. makes them so much more comfortable
I also use the Arctics pro wireless, but I use the wicked cushions ear cushions. With them my ears don't touch the headset anymore. Their Sonar Software is annoying when you want to switch from your headset to another audio device though. Also fun fact: Before the arctis pro wireless I had a G933 with a similar issue. Back then I replaced the power switch with an aftermarket one and it worked for another 6 months. Then the microphone died and I didn't find a way to fix it.
Lol. Great job on the thumbnail.
Love my Nova Pros. One suggestion I will make is to swap out the ear pads. Mine deteriorated pretty quickly probably because they kept in so much heat. I replaced them with neoprene pads and I am so much happier for it. They are way more comfortable and breathable now. Can wear them all day and not even notice I am still wearing them. Which, the delivery guys can attest with me answering my door still wearing them. 😆
Was a logitech loyalist, found the Nova Pro Wireless and migrated all my peripherals to Steelseries. Upgraded to Wicked Cushions pads and headband. Sonar software was good but I think the latest update borked something up. Batteries are a common use battery for other devices so very easy to find aftermarket.
I went for the Arctis Nova 7, to replace my Corsair units. Re: the mic, this is interesting because I use the mic for work and my recording sound quality on playback is extremely good. So, not sure why yours sounded like it did, I believe the Nova Pro and Arctis 7 use the same mic bits. Anyway, great cans, sometimes they scare with with the flex they have near the ear cup on that swivel, but so far they've held up.
i have the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headphones and while I don't really know if it would make a difference, they do come with microphone socks in the original packaging. However (and this is why mine was never installed) with the mic sock installed, you cannot stow the mic in the recessed slot on the headphones. Installing the microphone sock may cut out some of the wind noises overheard in the demonstrated audio recorded from the nova pro's microphone. I got mine because they were the best quality at the time that also offered 2 simultaneous connections, wirelessly, so that I could have my headphones on while gaming and the audio would be muted in favor of an important incoming phone call. I have an ill family member, and needed to be able to hear phone calls from them, as I live nearby and could assist them if they needed to call and the phone wouldn't be drowned out by the audio from gaming.
That thumbnail was intentional. xD Bet you had fun doing that.
I'm a Turtle Beach user. While I have hair, the headband and earmuff covers shave down to the raw foam over just a couple of months. This has been an issue for me, even with headphones and headsets before I upgraded to Turtle Beach. Besides cleaning up the little bits that fall off, it's more comfortable and a little more ventilated afterwards, so I don't mind it all that much. I currently have 2 Stealth 700's 1st gen, one for Xbox and one for PS4. When I went to gift a set to a friend, I found they replaced them with a 2nd gen model with a 20 hour battery and flush mic. I am stuck at 10 hours. 😅 I plan to buy a newer model when I can get a Series X (which at this rate looks like it will be the upgraded one in 2026, lol).
Sony has some amazing headphones
try some headphones like PHILIPS SHP9500 those don't need amp-dac but if you can buy one it will make difference ,i think the SteelSeries base station will work fine as amp-dac .open back headphones have more realistic sound but the bass will be low
Logitech G19 keyboard and G502 hero mouse. love Logitech been using there stuff a long time since the late 90's. never used there headphones tho.
I 3D printed a spacer to keep the headphones a little further from my ears. Works great.
I love the arctis nova pro wired.
I recommend Audeze Maxwell! I love mine
I have a g935 too, I KNOW THE ISSUE!! It is literally the power switch that is the issue, wiggle the switch and it works again. I tried to inform logitech multiple times, I assume they designed product failure. I finally gave up and stopped using the power switch and just always left it on and just kept em plugged in unless I was using it. I went with JBL Quantum 800 and 910. 800 is decent but the 910 fixed all issues I had with the 800. Both are wireless & bluetooth and both have an actual 40+ hour of constant use with ANC
I have the arctis nova pro wireless and for me the sound is good enough, not super but not bad. Other good things are the fact that you can just swap out the battery.
I use a pci sound card to feed 3. 5mm to the base station. It makes a noticeable difference.
I still have a g935 headset but I don't use it much anymore since Logitech took a dump on their hub software and messed everything up. It actually caused me to fresh install my os because it messed up drivers and registry... At one point the update made the Audio so quiet it was impossible to use. Then the next update it gained the volume back but the quality of bass was terrible. It works now but I just lost interest in their stuff because of that
u can use the app to costumise further
I am a huge fan of Logitech. Had multiple. Joysticks back in the day. Had a mx518 mouse that was almost old enough to vote before it went out and it had been abused by gamer rage that whole time LOL replaced it with a g502 hero. But I have a corsair headset that I love. Comfortable and sounds great.
If someone is here for headsets/headphones at similar or lower price point I can give you those recommendations Baseus AeQur GH02 - no ANC (one of the best sounding until around 120USD mark even tho it's price is in low 60s) Logitech G733 Lightspeed - no ANC SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7x - no ANC (only if you need one for xbox or other console) Edifier WH950NB - has ANC JBL Tour ONE M2 - has ANC
Amazing headphones, headband is perfetic
Almost 2 years ago, I finally switched from "gaming headsets" to proper headphones with a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770's. I could never go back, good headphones just blow any "gaming" headphones out of the water. If you really want wireless and with a mic there is always the Audeze Maxwell. I would just recommend a good pair of wired headphones though. If you need one with a mic, there is the MMX300. Otherwise you can use a standalone mic or a antlion modmic.
A side button on my G604 broke recently. It's discontinued and over 2x the original price in most places. Settled for the G502X :/
Fell for the gaming marketing... Just get headphones that are for sound and add a mic.
It's not a bad option, what you're suggesting, but it's less convenient for sure. Having a built in mic is very useful if you want to use it for multiple devices.
It's the same thing for chairs. Don't buy the "gaming" hype/marketing. Get a nice good comfortable chair that you don't mind planting your behind in for a few hours. You'll thank yourself later for prioritizing comfort.
@@Stant123 It wasn't long ago that the marketing went the other way for chairs; only "gaming" chairs had any acceptable ergonomics, because office chairs were overpriced "executive"-style leather junk.
I have a nice mic and still use the mic on these headphones. Not about quality … it’s all about convenience. I have the headphones connected to my phone’s bluetooth and when I get a call, the mic automatically mutes me in game and becomes the mic for my phone call. When I hang up, goes back to in game mic.
The Modmic has a quality which is miles away from any headphones I heard, and certainly these one here. But they are also way better than what sennheiser has to offer with their Headsets. So totally agree. Rather buy good headphones and a mic, even a mic which you then attach to your headphones.
Audeze Maxwell. Built like a tank, amazing range, literally two work weeks of battery life, amazing sound quality, good enough mic
Sheesh fam we gotta get you into a real custom keyboard. I just got an Aula F75 and even for an entry level mechanical it's a step above most of the big brand gaming boards.
I use the Steelseries for work at home because I can connect to multiple devices. The older Arctis Pro Wireless are better if you have a TV near your computer, you can do Digital Optical Audio, Bluetooth and your PC at the same time which is amazing.
Logitech makes good peripherals, except for headsets. I have a Steelseries Arctis Pro wireless headset. It has its quirks, but overall, it's a reasonable wireless studio monitor. When I bought it, it was because they aren't overly heavy on bass. If they ever fixed the issue where they amplify line noise, they're going to be solid. My older Arctis Pro set sounds like fuzz when nothing is playing. EDIT: I still use it from time to time, but my current setup is a couple sets of Aftershokz wireless headsets connected to a bluetooth audio endpoint, and a desktop microphone. When one goes flat I swap to the other. I still love the Steelseries headset, but the vastly reduced weight on my head is nice. overall cost works out roughly the same.
I use a g pro x from Logitech and when tuned, it's the best value money can buy in my opinion. Less then a hundred dollars and overall super solid.
@@Kavriel looks like a pretty good choice for a wired headset. After my last couple logitech headsets, I have no real desire to buy another. they both broke at the left earcup joint after about 3 months gentle use. My experience has been that they tend to break at their cheapest component.
@@dtaggartofRTD I have had this happen on this model, after a few years of serious use. I fixed the issue with a resin-printed part. On the new ones, maybe 5-6 months old, no issue. Maybe they fixed the issue, we'll see. I still have these parts if I need to fix it.
@@Kavriel Sounds like it's a persistent issue. consumer 3D-printing was very much in its infancy when I had the issue. It wasn't really an option. Guess that puts a light on how long it's been a problem.
Get the wicked Cushions silicone band, and pleather earcups that are slightly deeper than the stocks. I have the cooling mesh ones, too; but they ruin the ANC. Trust me, it's a GAME CHANGER for this headset.
I have arctis nova pro wired if you want a better base set the gain to 10 it will fix it and if you set it up with the app sonar is great for gaming and set windows to use it at 24 bit 96khz 😊
Try the Audeze Maxwell. It's on a different level to the competition.
Agree, much better sound quality and frequency response.
I love how the transmitter claims 48kHz/24bit, but then sends the audio over Bluetooth *with* noise cancellation processing the audio. That's irony.
They aren't connected to the base station over bluetooth though. Bluetooth is just to connect to your phone
These are... fine. Honestly, I agree with everyone else, the killer feature is the swappable dual battery. The tabletop USB DAC with two inputs and a line out output is also cool, although it sucks that the wireless version doesn't have a straight headphone out, since it makes it harder to use it with a different set of headphones. Buuuut... it kinda sucks that the hub doesn't have a stand for the headphones, the ANC is mediocre and the sound quality is not great. I don't know, maybe I'm spoiled, but I have the same Sony headphones and the difference is night and day. Even my old Plantronics (now Poly) Focus headset has a much nicer sound. The Arctis doesn't sound cheap, but if you have some decent dedicated headphones to compare it with it's definitely mediocre for the price by comparison, even with all the ANC features turned off. The microphone is good, though, and I do like how neatly it retracts. I am still using these. They are convenient, comfortable and very functional, but I am considering keeping my Sony headphones near my desk to use them when I don't need to be talking. They may actually be the best gaming headset out there, but unfortunately that's because there isn't a truly great gaming headset, period.
I suggest always using 2 hands to put headphones on and OFF. 1 handed removal is only safe if you grad the cans by the top center of the strap and pull back and up. Twisting off from 1 cup will destroy most cans.
For awhile there the sonar application was just terrible. Now that they have fixed a lot of the issues this headset has become my daily.
Wicked Cushions makes good replacement ear cups that are thicker so your ears don't touch the driver
Baldy checking in, why this headband design isn't used by more companies is shocking. My Sony MDR-1A and corsair virtuoso but got the headband destroyed cuz of that.
G502 mouse and G Pro X headset here. Edit. Steel Series has an archaic warranty process. My Arctic 7 stopped charging. Had to destroy the headset, take pictures with a QR code attached before they'd replace it.
please be careful the software updates are risky, i just lost my pair it wont turn on and i contacted support and they didnt help so now i have a paper weight costing 350
i also have the g935, i found that the power switch is at fault, if you fiddle with it a bit, you can get it back into working order, for a while, it's annoying and it continues to happen, but eventually i guess i will buy another g935, because i really like the programmable buttons on the side, making it possible for me to skip to next track, pause, or even use push to talk in discord. so yeah i kinda really want to keep those functions, and it doesn't seem that any other headset on the market comes with programmable buttons like that, so buy another i will do, btw im on my 3rd one, and realise that it's an issue.
Once you get the headset to a working spot, just tape over the switch and just plug it in when not using em. I do miss having programmable button on my headset but KDE connect works just as well for my uses
@@n3m37h fyi the switch will move around as i move my head around, so taping it wont do, i still have to fiddle with it when the sound starts to sound funky. however when it stops working entirely, i will just buy another, no worries.
i make parts for a bunch of these headsets :D
g604 user here, its a good mouse. that said logitech products are hit or miss. never liked their game controllers or keyboards. audio device is usually found on the side of the road speakers and a chinese amp connected via optical cable. ive yet to find a set of wireless headphones/earbuids that i like. would sooner spend money on noise suppressing foam so i can crank afore mentioned speakers, but the insulation between apartments is really good here.
Not trusted SteelSeries since I recommended them to a friend and they bought the new single pivot frames and had several pairs break in the exact same way. This fault is common across their entire range, they all use the same frames and all break in the same way.
Side note - I adore my WH1000x4m's .. like... they were super right out of the box.. then I installed the app to try that 'true 3d audio' function and nearly shat myself.. Simply cant use other headphones now XD
Nice to know but im gonna keep my logitech headphones. I really really like them.
I hate headsets with faux leather cushions. The PU always starts to crumble after a few years and most of the time you can't even get them as original replacement parts. Also, they get super sweaty in warm weather. The beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro might be wired, but they're some of the best headphones ever made. I bought mine 12 years ago and apart from replacing the cushions after a decade, they're good as new. A modmic or any other microphone will turn it into a headset. Or just get the beyerdynamic MX 300.
Honestly, for me, I don't really use wireless headphones. (I had at one point, and had a pair I really loved but... it eventually died on me. also the company that made it stopped making headphones entirely annoyingly enough, as they moved to making solely only earbuds which is agony cause i hate earbuds.) So when it comes to headphones for me anyways, I personally prefer the ones I've been using for a fair while now. Most definitely around 6~ish years now? Haven't had any issues with the headphones themselves. Have had to get a new cable since i originally got it, cause the lil short original one, failed on me but... myeh. Anyways, for clarification, it be an Astro A10, which Astro, if I recall, is owned by Logitech so... yeah. And it's been holding up just fine on the functional side. The rubber around the headband has degraded and whatnot over time and fallen to pieces but that doesn't matter too much to me since i just wrapped the headband with that thin foam wrap stuff you normally use for sports stuff or whatever. and called it a day. As for why your wireless headphones you had from logitech failed... I'm not entirely sure. they should in theory be using the same stuff as Astro, Especially given that Logitech is Astro's parent company... so I'm not entirely sure other than the possibility of a failure related to that model of headset that causes them to fail like that. which personally I would check to ensure that it isn't just you, and that it is a common problem with that logitech headset you have two of that have both failed in such a way. Oh and uh... I don't entirely remember, but I wanna say that, from what my father, whom of which knows the quality of most of the companies relating to computer parts and whatnot pretty well, had said anyways (This is from memory, might not be entirely accurate.) that generally speaking, SteelSeries is I wanna say a bit too pricey? I don't exactly remember though what he had said about SteelSeries, I know his opinion of Razer is that their stuff isn't really well made. And as for Corsair well... They pretty much have his thumb of approval (and mine, considering k100 opto-mechanical keyboard go brrrrt.)
It might be the internets favorite headset because of Advertising but in reality it’s just another gaming headset and the wired Arctis Nova Pro is just louder than most gaming headsets. I’m still trying to figure out where the bass is on the EQ because when I move the bass up or down the sound doesn’t change much. The highs give you a more noticeable change when you EQ them. This is when using the Sonar software. The EQ in Dolby gives you more control over the sound and it sounds more open with Dolby. I am pretty sure DTS would make them sound better as well. It’s ridiculous that a $250 wired gaming headset that doesn’t have it’s own proprietary software doesn’t give you a DTS license while $50 headsets gives you a free DTS license. Anybody can use Sonar for free because it’s a BS software nobody would buy
The range, and the battery swap makes them awesome. The sounds is above average but nothing to write home about. For a true over the ear wireless headset with a mic there just isn't much out there and what there is, is just worse. I don't expect a pair of Dianas with a mic, but it would be nice.
The SteelSeries Arctis' are great but after about a year the hinge just breaks if you have a larger head.
I've got a fair share of logitech keyboards, mice and joysticks. A very nice mouse pad from steel series. Until you buy some real quality stuff in the joystick compartment and kensington expert track ball. The Sony WH-1000XM3 are by far my best headphones, the sound, light weight and comfortable to wear all day. All the other headphones hurt my head one way or another.
The wired version even better again. 100% need wicked cushions tho
I've stopped using the wireless ones after the same things happening with both Logitech & Corsair headsets. I'm not sure where to go next.
The steelseries stuff is built pretty solidly. they're worth a try if you still want a wireless solution.
Just buy a normal headset like Beyerdynamic or Sennheiser, etc. Do you need a mic? Okay, get a modmic. Sure, you will probably need an "external audio card" - DAC/AMP, and all of this is pricey, but damn it is WORTH all the money. I have gone this route instead of buying any more of the "gaming" headset stuff, since it is all worthless piece of c.... I get it that wireless headphones are nice and all, but it simply isn't the best solution for good audio quality, and if you only need them for PC use, then a wire is not a problem really. Better to buy a quality stuff once than buying these "gaming" peripherals everytime they break, and trust me, break they do. I learned the lesson the hard way.
I would recommend the JBL Quantum 910, ANC, 2.4ghz + BT5.2 + 3.5mm jack and 40+ hour battery life constant use, some times I don't charge em for a week, 15 min charging get 3-4 hours. I'm not an audiophile but these are decent, def better sounding than the 935
You only said the right side of the headphone went dead. Why not take the left from one headphone and put it into the right headphone that is dead to make it work.
A wild Bane has appeared 😮
5:00 yooo, a mic yelling test
One of the things that is often ignored is the often poor quality software required to be able to use all the features on headsets. My own Razer set expected me to be fully kitted out with Razer offering options for all their hardware and was nightmare to remove from my system despite many emails to their support team i ended up just reinstalling windows and have never installed it again. Steel series is not so bad but it would be far better if they just worked like proper headphones or just had a very light weight app to adjust certain features that doesn't need to run at start up for no benefit to anyone.
Logitech’s Pro X wireless light speed head set has been better than any steel series I’ve ever owned. That being said, I’m looking to transfer to full closed back high end headphones here soon
Ive also become a Logitech Stan. I've bought other brands of peripherals. Over time the keyboard would get a broken key or the mouse would have a broken button. So id go in the attic and pull out my old Logitech whatever. Then get back to whatever I was doing. Then I just would never think about my mouse or keyboard because they aren't broken. And I wouldn't think about buying something else. Anyways, now I'm back to my original $15 Logitech keyboard mouse combo that I bought 7 years ago. 😂
Sad from no smoke test 😭😭😭😭
When those die in about 3 years, get yourself a proper pair of headphones instead and pair it with a standalone mic. I recommend something from Sennheiser with a modmic.
Audeze Maxwell. It's final boss and only gaming headset for upcoming years. If it must be wireless it's only choice
I'm a budget audiophile guy and any headset labeled with "gaming" is a no go for me. To each their own but there's a reason every good pair of cans are wired.
I got a g502 about 10 years ago that I should have returned 2 weeks after I bought it since it would be unresponsive and I'd have to hit it against the desk to get it working qgain. On top of that the software for the mouse has been absolute dog s**** Finally after a long needed upgrade I'm moving on too.
I was furious when my g602 died and learned they had canceled that model. I no longer use anything logitech.