SteelSeries - Arctis 7P Wireless
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I really enjoy the 7P+, I even had the old 7P on PS4 and made sure to upgrade with the PS5. No regrets!
r/playstation • Which would you choose, and why? ->I have the elite and 7p, the pulse I had to replace the cushions after 6 months and when best buy had the 7p on sale I bought me one and they are loud and comfortable and you can use the cable or the Bluetooth connector. 7p are the better
r/playstation • Which would you choose, and why? ->Steelseries 7p or 7x probably gonna be your best bet and finding them used will be even cheaper. There are others id recommended but there over 100
r/playstation • What are the best gaming headphones in the $100 or less category? ->Ok i have 3 ps5's one a pro. 1× pulse elite upstairs 1x steel series arctis 7p ps5 1x steel series nova 7p on pro Previously had the sony platinum headset on ps4 Previously before that was the sony gold. My go to: Arctis nova 7p. Least used: pulse elite. Why? : 1) all three sony are plastic. All three have cracked. Really cheap. 2) The mic sits closer to your mouth than the platinum and gold, due to its design. This creates the worst reason not to own one: it has LED lights right on the tips either side of your head, they are in your vision, and the most annoying thing ever. You can't turn them off. So guess what, its masking tape over the lights.. on your brand new headset. 3) the voice feedback, you know when you speak and you can hear your self ? Makes it more natural as when you speak in the real world, your ears pick up your voice. This headset has this, its completely shit. Difference between 7p and nova 7p: So I upgraded from my 7p of over 5 years ownership, really really enjoyed them, but...5 years. I really hoped the nova 7p was going to be at least at same level as 7p. Its so much better: 1) Battery life is better than an already good battery life. 2) I believe the sound to be superior (thats subjective), but both have premium sound quality. 3) you can pair it to your phone to play music or use ai etc with the mic, you can take calls etc the switch back over to gaming whenever you like without taking the headset off. None of this is on the 7p. 4) its way way lighter and its noticeable. Both are super sturdy. 5) they managed to make them more comfortable, the 7p were very comfortable, but holding both in my hand then head..nova beats it. 6) hearing yourself as you speak, by far the best headset I have ever had for this. Its was damned good in 7p, this is on a different level. 7) you can listen to your music on your phone whilst gaming. 8) both work on pc, mobile phones, etc. 9) there is lossless WiFi mode and Bluetooth built in. The 7p did not have this. My main negative with steelseries 7p and nova 7p, is that when my family are in the sitting room, I put my mates voices through the tv and use the mic on the headset sat on the armchair. The set is designed ti turn off the headset if its not in your head. You can actually update this by plugging into a pc and using the download downloadable app. Then set it to 'never switch off'. There os a mobile app but could nit make it work. So yes the new headset comprehensively refines and beats the original headset that was utterly great already. The quality of life upgrade is brilliant, but...if you had never owned the 7's to start, and purchased the nova 7, you would never ever know all of what I said above. The pulse elite is just gathering dust upstairs. The sound is ok, but they are designed to break on you. Built in failure so you upgrade later. (Look up 'pulse elite headset cracking on google). Wish I had not bothered. Hope this helps.
r/playstation • Which would you choose, and why? ->This take is stupid. It depends entirely on what you're doing with them. I don't WFH, no zoom calls, and I'm not a streamer. I've found my Arctis headset to be convenient and perfectly adequate for playing BF6 or Arc Raiders with a couple friends. I have some Edifier MR4 monitors that I use when not using the headset. Picked them up for $80 on black Friday a couple years ago. Pretty happy with those as well, though I'm no audio engineer.
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100% in agreement, the Pulse Elite, (in my opinion) are horrible. Mine lasted about the same and broke in the same place as others mentioned and I always take care of my belongings and they were always hung up after use. We have the Arctis Nove Pro and the 7p. Definitely get the gen 2 as you can connect them to the mobile app but can't with gen1. They do sound pretty good.
r/playstation • Which would you choose, and why? ->Audeze Maxwell - Considered one of the best wireless gaming headsets. Popular with music creators as well as for gaming. Mic is reasonably good, though can clip a little. Comes with leather earpads, but they can be replaced easily. Drop + EPOS PC38X - One of the best wired gaming headsets for sound clarity and mic quality. Bass reproduction is a bit muted, which is common for older style EPOS / Sennheiser headsets, and common with open back headphones in general. The mic is essentially the best of any consumer headset you can buy. Generally can only be bought directly from Drop's site. Comes with both cloth and velour earpads. [https://drop.com/buy/drop-epos-pc38x-gaming-headset](https://drop.com/buy/drop-epos-pc38x-gaming-headset) Steel Series Arctis headsets are generally a decent middle ground in terms of decent bass and mic quality. The overall audio quality isn't as good as either the Maxwell or PC38X, but they're closed back so their bass response is more like the Maxwell. And the mic quality is generally better than the Maxwell, but no where near as good as the PC38X. Most (maybe all?) use cloth earpads. Nova Pro Wireless and Nova 9 are both quite good, with the Nova 9 being slightly better in terms of audio clarity and mic quality, but the Pro Wireless has better bass and noise cancelling.
r/buildapc • What's the best Gaming headset in terms of Sound quality and quality microphone? ->I got the 7p for $100 and I love it.
r/playstation • Which would you choose, and why? ->The pulse elite is one of the absolute WORST headsets I have ever bought. Massive waste of money. I have the steelseries 7P and I love it. Definitely gonna be sticking to this one for a long time
r/playstation • Which would you choose, and why? ->Cool thing about Arctis is if u download the app on ur phone it has over 200 preset audio files to pick from for over 209 games for best sound
r/playstation • View on Reddit →I use the Steelseries Arctic for 3 years. Still solid
r/playstation • View on Reddit →Anything where you can listen to Bluetooth audio in addition to your gameplay. I have a Steel Series set for PS5 and the official Xbox wireless headset for my Xbox. Both great.
r/XboxSupport • View on Reddit →Id say Arctis but that's really only because I like not having a mic sticking way out SteelSeries Arctis does have better audio quality, but that will be redundant because you don't exactly need higher sound quality to have a better sense of direction, it'll only give you a better listening experience I recommend using SteelSeries Sonar, it'll work with either headset and has nice EQ presets that can really take any headset a step farther for gaming use than any stock headset
r/SiegeAcademy • View on Reddit →I've tried the Arctic 7P but I liked Inzone h9 more wrt to the Spatial Audio.. so went with that 🙂↕ï¸
r/playstation • View on Reddit →Mic quality is horrible on 7p I sold it and got myself a razer blackshark v2 pro PlayStation edition since I am using mic for online meetings too. 7p is good overall but if youre planning to use that mic other than voicechat you will be sad. For games who cares, good enough go for it.
r/playstation • View on Reddit →I have the 7P for 2022 and I'm happy with it. Battery life is unlimited. I had a PS brand headset once and it kinda fell apart. This is better. I'd go with one of the non-Sony items in your cart.
r/playstation • View on Reddit →I had the arctis 7P for 5 years and they finally just pooped out on me. Great headset. Will last.
r/gamingpc • View on Reddit →I live and breathe by the steel series arctis series. They have lasted me a LONG time and has withstood a lot over the years with zero damage.
r/buildapc • View on Reddit →I have a steel series arctis something and it's solid. I'm on Mac so I can't use the software but they are still good imo.
r/GeForceNOW • View on Reddit →Also biased, but I have the Arctic 7P and they work great. You also can use them on laptops, mobile devices, etc + the fitted usb thing it gives you. However... as far as the one with the black usb piece goes, if you lose that small piece I don't believe you can use the headphones with your PS5 headphones.
r/playstation • View on Reddit →7P. I've had mine for a few years now. Love it
r/playstation • View on Reddit →if you're in the market for it, i'd reccomend going with the steelseries arcits nova pro wireless. i had the 7p for a good two years now and it's been solid, but i have plenty of criticisms about that product. switched to the pro wireless a few weeks ago and it's been life changing in regards to gaming, so much better!
r/playstation • View on Reddit →I've had the Arctic for years and love it. Super comfortable
r/buildapc • View on Reddit →Easily the Steel Series Arctis or whatever it's called. Definitely the cheaper one. Hell, I'd go even cheaper. See, the important thing is value. Is the ratio of slightly better sound quality, comfort, style, and design *really* more important than the fact my cat will eat it within 3 months *no matter how expensive or cheap* it is. And do I really want my monthly headset budget to rival an addict's cocaine bill. For the foreseeable 10-15 years, I do not. https://preview.redd.it/h45ixxco1w0g1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=1ebd7524b2d14370a708d60886f429326f133570
r/playstation • View on Reddit →WIred- Sennheiser pc38x, Wireless- astro a50(non x, x just gives you hdmi passthrough which is really for ps5/xbox kind of stuff)good sound, great mic, . Budget, hyperx cloud 3s(120 right now, sound is top tier, mic is med, battery is absolutely impressive) . Arctis is great and while the mic is kind of mid, it works. Dont go audeze maxwell, mac is pretty bad but it weight like double some of the other options, tho sound is fantastic. I have been geeeking on the cloud 3s the past month, actually great headset. If mic is important, pc38x or a50 gen5,
r/wow • View on Reddit →The Arctis ones do it with a cool little dedicated box where you can also control other things. I had some years ago and it was a very handy feature...though yes, windows now does much better, channel-based volume control. Still not as cool as a dial on a box though :)
r/PUBG • View on Reddit →I have an arctis wireless and an arctis 9 wireless and they have worked perfectly for years and neither have broken in any way
r/HeadphoneAdvice • View on Reddit →Arctis 7P hands down!! Had a pulse elite that felt so cheap and would randomly disconnect CONSTANTLY. Traded it in for the Arctis and never looked back. So comfortable, really great sound and mic quality imo, and really easy to tune even on a laptop. Also an INSANE battery life!
r/playstation • View on Reddit →I got the 7P for £115 last year and they've been great. At or near the price point I got them it's an easy recommend.
r/playstation • View on Reddit →PlayStation headphones are a nightmare. I have the Arctis 7P since 2020 and I've had ZERO issues. Still feel and look brand new.
r/playstation • View on Reddit →Just get the PlayStation version. It will work just fine on pc as both use the same wireless dongle. Only difference is the PlayStation version has some different colors on it
r/buildapc • View on Reddit →I've had the arctis 7p since ps5 launch and it still works great. So that's my suggestion.
r/playstation • View on Reddit →My Arctis works great for me. Long battery life and has been working great for a couple years now. I forgot what model I have but it is wire less and was way under 200 USD.
r/playstation • View on Reddit →I have the 7P and easily the best headset I've ever had.
r/playstation • View on Reddit →Arc Steel Series is another solid option. I have a wireless one I purchased for $100 two years ago and haven't had a single problem. Crisp, clear audio and super comfortable too.
r/XboxGamers • View on Reddit →The Arctis 7P steel series is probably one of the best headsets available
r/PS5 • View on Reddit →I have the original 7p since the ps5 released. I've had no issues and I'm sure the 7p+ is just as good maybe even better
r/playstation • View on Reddit →The Arctis steel series ones that are marketed for Xbox work with PlayStation too and I see now they have some PlayStation branded ones too
r/PS5pro • View on Reddit →I bought SS Arctis 7P like 2-3 years ago, use it daily, and they still work like new. EDIT: I guess I had to replace the cushions.
r/playstation • View on Reddit →Don't get Arctis ones as they don't fit properly over the headset. Shame because they're my preferred ones.
r/PSVR • View on Reddit →Arctis steel series is super comfortable
r/headphones • View on Reddit →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!
r/SiegeAcademy • View on Reddit →Dunno what headsets you've been using but I'm on my 3rd SteelSeries headset since I've been buying them since 2015. First pair I bought which is the Siberia v2s (iirc) are still working beautifully and I use them with my PS5 when I travel for work. My second pair is an arctis wireless pair, forget the model, but they only got replaced because I was given my current ones as a Christmas present. Zero issues ever.
r/pcmasterrace • View on Reddit →This take is stupid. It depends entirely on what you're doing with them. I don't WFH, no zoom calls, and I'm not a streamer. I've found my Arctis headset to be convenient and perfectly adequate for playing BF6 or Arc Raiders with a couple friends. I have some Edifier MR4 monitors that I use when not using the headset. Picked them up for $80 on black Friday a couple years ago. Pretty happy with those as well, though I'm no audio engineer.
r/buildapc • View on Reddit →I have the 7P for almost 6 months now and its wonderfull imo. Great sound, good mic and good battery life.
r/playstation • View on Reddit →