Customers regard the Arctis 3 Wired 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset as having great sound quality and comfortable design, frequently praised for its compatibility with multiple devices and lightweight nature. However, some users noted issues with the volume control, fit, and bass response. A few also mentioned concerns about the durability of the cable and connectors. The price point was generally considered favorable.
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Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great!
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This gaming headset does the job. You can here players clearly and talk to them with comfort. The price is great compared to others that I've seen and it does its purpose. I would highly recommend it for anyone who isn't wanting to spend over $100 on gaming headset but still has quality.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Microphone, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very Solid Headphones
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I love the mic being able to extend in and out to hide it. Overall very solid, great sound.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good headphones small problem
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I absolutely love these things. I wear them for hours playing online with my friends and they sound great. My only complaint is that the actual port that plugs into the headphones themselves wiggles loose from time to time causing one of the earphones to stop working but you can push it back in and it starts working again.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Microphone, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really great and premium feeling
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The sound is amazing compared to the Turtle Beach 50p i used to own, the feeling in the ears is so soft that you can even fall asleep comfortable, the microphone is great i totally love this amazing Headset
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Microphone, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Headset
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For the price got it on sale. Love it very comfortable on the ear. Voice Cancelling and you can use it across the board. PC/PS4/iPhone is what I'm using. The retractable mic is extremely useful
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Volume
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice headset for the price.
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Headset is very comfortable, clarity on the audio is good. Only the i didn't like is the volume of the headset. Wish it could be louder than what it is.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Volume
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good headset
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Bought this headset on sale. Really comfy and nice mic. Sound is real clear on pc and Xbox. Ps4 needs amp for a higher volume when using the ps4 controller. Only bad thing about these headsets
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best bargain headset out there
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This headset has a phenomenal microphone and really great audio output. It is simple and elegant, which in a world of RGB everything is pretty nice. The 7.1 on these is fantastic. I used them for Rainbow 6 Siege on PC and it changed the game for me.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Fit
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid 4 star product
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I primarily use the headset for gaming on my XboxOne. Plugs right into bottom of controller and I can use the audio options through the xbox interface. The mute button is a little awkward but no complaints. Sound quality is good, not amazing but worth the pricetag. One issue I have of the earpieces, While I am wearing them, you can hear the plastic parts move and rub together. There are times when I want to drench the headset in WD40.
Hooking up to the computer is great and you can get the 7.1 surround sound as advertised.
Overall good product
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Cable, Volume
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Underwhelming for the price point
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The headset feels flimsy and like it's going to fall off of my head with the low gripping force. I have a rather big head, yet I still have the headset at the smallest setting because anything else is uncomfortable. The worst part about the headset is it's really quiet, even with max volume on both the headset and my computer, the headset can be drowned out by cars passing my house, and the headset is terrible for games where you need to listen to things like footsteps. The only main redeeming features are the great mic quality and the controls on the headset. But that alone is not enough to save this headset and my brothers $50 hyperX headset offers the same features with worse mic quality but much better build quality and loudness. This isn't even mentioning the use of proprietary connectors for the headset and cables making it so replacement cables are a pain to get and if you break one there is nothing you can do to use the headset until another one comes in the mail. i don't know why all of the reviews of this are so positive on youtube, but I would definitely never recommend this and should've just gotten a cheaper headset instead of getting this because it came with a gift card.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super comfortable headset!
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I shopped around quite a bit for headsets and this particular one is simply unbeatable for the price. I’m a female gamer with a petite frame, so I was looking for something that didn’t feel too bulky, heavy, or pressing on my head (trying to avoid any headaches). This headset feels like a cloud with the stretchy headband. The sound is great compared to others around this price range - and it’s not a sore on the eyes. (A pretty, simple branded design for a headset. I wasn’t a fan of bold colors and bulky plastic sets.) For reference: I use this on Xbox One.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Ok, but...
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These are really nice headphones, very comfortable. The biggest issue I have is that the mic itself, while being GREAT at noise cancelling, does have pretty intense popping and cracking on most audio softwares. In addition, the headphones are overall very quiet, which I think is to protect my hearing. Either way, very nice for $60, but if you're deciding between this and a set that's a bit more expensive, you may wanna take the plunge and go for the more expensive set.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Price, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very nice comfortable headset
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Very nice comfortable headsetthis unit is reasonably priced sounds great you could spend more money and not get the same quality
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great, “AT FIRST”
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Purchased these for CPU gaming, and for about a month or so they worked beautifully. Sound is amazing for very inexpensive headset/mic and mic was loud and clear as verified by my teammates on games played. Unfortunately like I said “for a month or so”
After that the mic just stopped working and I had to return them to the store. I was actually going to get the same pair they were that nice, and I figured I just got a lemon but they had none in stock. Went with same brand different model. I just can’t recommend these in good conscience due to the quick breakdown.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Bass
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Didn't meet expectations
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I watched and read a few reviews of these headphones before buying, and it doesn't feel like I bought the same headset I was reading about. My previous headset was the base model Razer Kraken. The sound of the Arctis 3 was a noticeable step backwards. Mostly the bass notes were much flatter, but sound overall wasn't quite as good. Worse was directional awareness. The 'surround' just isn't good. I'd often hear sounds in-game and not be certain EXACTLY where they were coming from. That's not a problem I've had with previous headsets. And yes, I had the software running and setup, which is another knock on these. The Steelseries Engine 3 software didn't even recognize the headset until I had plugged, and unplugged them in two different jacks a few times. A week later, the software kept falling into a fatal error that I could not find a working fix for. I returned the headset after 2 weeks of use, mostly in Battlefield 1.
The positives of the headset are that it is a very comfortable headset. Much more comfortable than my Krakens were. The mic is also very good according to clan mates via Teamspeak.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Headphones for Gaming
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These headphones fit comfortably and rest reliably on your head and feature a button to turn on and off your audio at a touch.
The sound quality is good and comprable to many much higher priced headphones.
I find that the surround sound emulation of all headphones to still be wanting in some areas but when used for gaming with games that utilize the surround sound feature such as Call of Duty, it makes the footsteps and the location that they're coming from much easier to discern while the headphones are on.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Fit
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sounds good
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Although not being the best gaming headset out they do sound better than others in this price range (just my opinion). The simulated surround sound sound also works pretty good when it works. If you are looking for a good set of budget headsets take a look at these. The head did take some getting used to but that I would think would depend on the individual using it. All in all its not bad, priced resealable and sounds good.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent headset
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Bought this while my Hyperx Cloud goes in for repair. This headset is more comfortable than the HyperX. Sound quality not nearly as good. Microphone pretty much equal.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Literally one of the best
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This is literally one of the best headsets on the market. You get amazing comfort at an astounding price. I sometimes wear this for hours on end with glasses as well and it doesn’t bother me a bit. The cups don’t get hot or hold heat, people can’t hear the background noise because of the noise cancellation built in. And the controls on the back of the left ear muff make for easy volume adjument while gaming. I use this product for my Xbox one
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Bass
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sounds great!
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So i bought this at a discount before and I loved it I had to get one for a family member for his gaming PC. It sounds amazing for gaming, it also has a 3.5mm adapter for a console controller and an adapter for a mic in and headphone out so the cool thing is you can keep them both plugged in so you can switch over quickly.
Cons: if the mic breaks you have to get a new headset, and not so great bass, but who uses bass while gaming.
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