SteelSeries - Arctis 5 Wired 7.1 RGB Gaming Headset for PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, VR, Mobile - Black

I have been a fan of Steelseries since the original Siberia headset. Coming from the Siberia v2, I was really eager to give the Arctis 5 a try and I am glad I did. Overall, I am very satisfied with this headset. It seems like it is built with quality and I really enjoy the look and feel of it. Before I start my review, I just want to clarify that I am using this headset for Xbox One and have used it for about 15-20 hours so far. The most important aspect of a gaming headset to me, besides sound of course, is comfort. Coming from the Siberia v2, which was a great headset but somewhat squeezed my head, the Artcis 5 seemed a little loose initially. I adjusted the headband, and it definitely seemed to help. Once I adjusted it to feel like it wasn't going to fall off, the headset became more comfortable the more I used it. They are light and very comfortable around the ears especially after hours of gaming. On my previous headset, my ears would sweat and I would get a headache after hours of gaming. With the Arctis 5, i dont have that issue at all. Your ears stay cool and there is very little pressure from the headset. The mic has a very clear sound according to my friends that I chat with on Xbox. You can also test it out using the Steelseries Engine 3, which I did and was very impressed. So far so good. I have only used this headset on Xbox and I have not played around with the audio settings using the Steelseries Engine 3 yet. That being said, I think sound is excellent. It is definitely an improvement over the Siberia v2's that I was using previously. It is very clear and I've had nothing but positive experiences so far. My only disappointment so far is that the LED lighting does not work on Xbox One. Since the console does not currently support USB headsets and you connect it using the 3.5mm adapter, the LED lights dont work. You need to connect the headset to a PC to make them work. I love the customization, but I just wished it worked on console. Since I have not tried and tested many headsets, I wont tell you this is the best headset out there. I will say that for $100, this is great headset and definitely worth the money. After more use, I will update my review.

I have used both a Kraken Pro and Cloud II, and I thought I really liked them till I bought my new Arctis 5. First impression was that these don't look like the stereotypical gaming headsets. And then I put them on, adjusted the headband and fell in love with the materials they used. Super comfortable. The sound made me realize what I had been missing with the other headsets - clear and sharp highs, mid and low, so you truly hear everything. My final test was with the mic - I have to say that may be the best thing about the Arctis 5. It is truly miles ahead on clarity and noise cancellation. My only complaint is the length of the cord with the chat mix dial. Overall, I LOVE this headset.

The arctis 5 is the best headset I have ever had. It's a one size fits all, I have a big head with a lot of hair and it feels super comfortable with the suspension band keeping it t firm on your head. The ear padding is like breathable mesh and very comfortable for long gaming sessions. I've only tried this for PC and not any console. You can only get the 7.1 surround sound on PC. All my friends I talk to say my voice is much more clear and crisp. Best mic ever I would compare the mic to some high end seinhessers. Last but not least the RGB aspect is very nice although you can't see it cause it's on your head just a nice addition to a great sleek and simple headset. Best headset for the money

Gaming headset with DTS Good Quality Sound and Reviewd On YouTube by gamers and game reviews the DTs is good for movies on PC that has DTS sound in It Bee Cool GAME Players not to mention guys it lights up on the headset it's not the widest one but is ok to use for gaming.

Wow there are the best RGB headset for gaming need it works well with Xbox, ps also pc. Also mobile devices. I would recommend it. Not it mention it is light weight as well, you can watch the unboxing video at my YouTube channel PERTIKILL

The sound quality is amazing, the mic quality is surprisingly very clear. I would recommend these to anyone I really liked or family. Rate: 9.3/10. Would get as a gift

My eight year old saw these while shopping at best buy. They are a perfect match with his gaming computer and keyboard.

I've been a fan of SteelSeries headsets ever since the original Siberias, but since their recent offerings were a little underwhelming I was excited to see that they were looking to revamp their line with the Arctis series. The earcups are made of easily the best feeling material I've ever had the pleasure of using on a PC gaming headset. They're essentially made of a very soft and plush foam covered by what they call their "airweave" fabric, which feels like the type of material you'd have on an athletic shirt/jersey. It stays very cool, so if in your experiences you tend to get overheated around your ears, these guys should help keep those ear temps down. Wearing glasses with them on also did not impact the comfort of this headset for me, which is a major bonus. Even though they're made of the foam/fabric material, they still did a decent job at isolating outside sound/noises. The ski mask head strap also helps with the comfort and can be adjusted to your liking. Note that you can purchase leather or velour replacement earcups from SteelSeries' website if you prefer those earcup materials over the ones that come with these or just want better sound isolation via the leather earcups (the ski mask head strap is also replaceable/customizable, as SteelSeries offers a nice selection of colors and designs on their website as well) My favorite feature with this headset is definitely the chat/game audio mixer, which allows you to adjust how loud one channel is in relation to the other at the same time. The USB interface allows the headset to show up as two distinct audio outputs (one labeled Game and the other Chat), so all you would have to do is make sure all your game audio is outputting to the Game channel and all your VOIP/in-game voice chat outputs to the Chat channel (some games may already do this by default). Rather than constantly manually adjusting game volume vs. chat volume from the sources, I just use the included dial to make the adjustments. Brilliant! Sound quality is pretty decent - I had to adjust the EQ settings within the SteelSeries Engine software because the defaults were pretty flat in my opinion, but things sounded pretty great afterwards (I'm currently using the "Performance" EQ at this time). The software allows the headset to also simulate DTS 7.1 surround, though I haven't had to turn that feature on since a lot of my games have simulated surround built into them already. Build quality is great overall as well. The entire headset is made of a very sturdy plastic material, and the earcups are on a nice, smooth swivel. It's a pretty lightweight headset, so I've been able to have long gaming sessions without having that weird extra head weight feeling. I'd definitely recommend this headset if you're looking for something that's a little lighter feeling and more comfortable without sacrificing sound quality. The game/chat mixer might improve your quality of life when it comes to gaming, and you'll wish SteelSeries had come up with that earcup material much, much sooner (seriously, I found it THAT comfortable).