A Most Virtuous Cat
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Been thinking about this. Which is the best $100 headset I can go for for ps5 gaming?
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Steelseries Arctis 7X
- Thread starter Achillias
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Protocol7
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Ah well, guess I'll just need to get used to it and hope it won't breadt'll do then, cheers
It's annoying they don't release a model compatible for Series S/X and PS5 though... Is there something preventing that? Am I missing something?
Dynasty8
Member
Ah well, guess I'll just need to get used to it and hope it won't breadt'll do then, cheers
It's annoying they don't release a model compatible for Series S/X and PS5 though... Is there something preventing that? Am I missing something?
The Arctis 7X is compatible with both (wirelessly too). It's compatible with everything basically.
Protocol7
Member
Ah ?
I read (saying this and can't find it of course, so please correct me if I'm wrong) that the volume wheel sound/chat, doesn't work on PS5.
FrankWza
Member
The 3d pulse or platinum.
volume should work, the chatmix doesn't work on PS5
Protocol7
Member
There you go, thx ^^
Ah well, I already have the Pulse 3D for the PS5, guess I'll get this one for my Series X (when I manage to get one...) and my PC, even though I use the HyperX Cloud 2 at the moment.
Dynasty8
Member
Yeah, the chatmix option I believe is only Xbox. But there's a quick menu fix on PS5 to adjust that as well by pressing the PS Button. Overall, these headphones so far have been great and extremely easy to set up.
Jigsaah
Gold Member
Already on my radar, I'm currently wearing the arctis 7's for pc and it works seemlessly with my PS4. I'm hoping it also works for PS5 whenever I get one. 200 dollars for these puppies and I'm just waiting a bit before I grab em. Good post though OP, highly recommend the Arctis headset.Let me tell you this, if you're looking for a headset which does anything almost excellent (sound wise), looks great, feels comfortable and light don't look further. This is the headset to have on the Xbox Series X. I truly like them, and the EQ app gives you the right versatility to change the settings for your liking.
What do you rock on the Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5?
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Deleted member 801069
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9x connectivity issues are widespread.
To answer your question, 7x does not connect via the same method. Steelseries changed the connectivity method on the 7x. They switched from Xbox propriety connection used on the 9x to their own 2.4 GHz wireless tech on the 7x
I first noticed complaints with connectivity issues for the 9x on Amazon. There are tons of people complaining there. I did more research and found lots of people complaining online. Idk how you haven't been able to find this issue online if you searched for it tbh
The issue seems to be related mostly to people's router or other wireless devices interfering with it. It doesn't effect everyone, depends on the layout of their home. So yes it's very possible you'll never have issues
Edit: to clarify, it's not a mic issue. It's an issue with the headset disconnecting
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IDappa
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Ahh well I have noticed complaints with connectivity online but never have experienced them myself as I said. Seems to be something to do with 2.4 GHz from the router which in my case doesn't actually work so might be why. I'm not sure.. Its a shame that they use a single for phone connectivity as I would probably switch to avoid this issue just incase..
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Deleted member 801069
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I leave everything default (everything in middle) because I use Dolby atmos. It recommends not messing with the EQ settings
if you aren't using a surround sound license, check this out: https://steelseries.com/blog/arctis-eq-settings-63
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3liteDragon
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Differences between Arctis 7X and 7P?
I just bought these after reading all the praise. What eq settings are you using along with Dolby atmos settings. Mine don't sound quite right by default.Let me tell you this, if you're looking for a headset which does anything almost excellent (sound wise), looks great, feels comfortable and light don't look further. This is the headset to have on the Xbox Series X. I truly like them, and the EQ app gives you the right versatility to change the settings for your liking.
What do you rock on the Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5?
Thank you.
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Deleted member 801069
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I use the default settings which is everything in the middle
Achillias
Member
You need to use the Dolby or DTS license to get a better sound stage on the Xbox, Windows Sonic isn't good.
kuunaama
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What kind of settings you recommend in Dolby Atmos app? Game + performance mode?
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Deleted member 801069
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Doesn't the app just have one recommended setting for gaming and lots of other settings for movies?
I can check next time I'm on my xsx but I believe it was just in the default gaming setting
Ammogeddon
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Got a pair of these for Christmas. Haven't had much time to play about with them but they sound great so far.
I'm used to the gold headset on PS4 which automatically turns TV speakers off when you switch them on but the feature appears to be missing on the 7X which is odd. I have to manually turn tv volume down. Is this what they're like or am I missing something?
I'm used to the gold headset on PS4 which automatically turns TV speakers off when you switch them on but the feature appears to be missing on the 7X which is odd. I have to manually turn tv volume down. Is this what they're like or am I missing something?
Moogle11
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Not missing anything. The auto switching only works with first party head sets.
I got the 7x earlier in the week and am very happy with it so far. The missing features like that and the chat/game audio mixer wheel not being supported in PlayStation is a bummer, but I needed a decent headset that worked on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series (and Switch and PC and the Sony headsets don't work wirelessly on Xbox as MS uses a different frequency.
Ammogeddon
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Sorry, should've clarified, I'm using them on the XSX but will use them on PS5 when I eventually get one. They're strongly marketed for XSX, would've thought a feature like this would be present.
Shifty1897
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I don't have the headset, but I got a Steelseries keyboard and mouse and so far I'm impressed with the quality and value of it, I'm definitely going to look into the Arctis for my next headset.
Moogle11
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Ah. Yeah. Far as I know that's an Xbox one and Series S|X limitation as audio seems to go through both the TV/AVR/Soundbar and headphones whether it's USB headphones or headphones plugged into the controller. I've blared audio a few times as I was used to using Sony headphones on PS4 and 5 that auto switch the audio.
Laconian Sword
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If you're still looking and they'll ship to Canada, you can try ordering from the US. The customs exemption has been raised to $150 CAD under the new USMCA agreement.
I'm in the process of testing that out myself.
devilNprada
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Can these be wired 3.5 to the switch?
Looking for a decent universal headset for the kid. He doesn't necessarily take care of stuff but want them to last a while. Right now he primarily plays on the switch.
Miyazaki’s Slave
Gold Member
Yes, they can be used wired.
devilNprada
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Just to clarify though the mic works through the 3.5 jack?
Miyazaki’s Slave
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I have not used it wired mode for voice comms. I can hear my voice through the headset when I plug it into my Xbox controller.