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SteelSeries Arctis Pro High Fidelity Gaming Headset

$79.99
Condition: Refurbished
size: Wired
color: Black
style: Arctis Pro
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Top positive review
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The best headset I owned(so far)
By WokJockey on Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020
I bought this Arctis Pro in a bundle with the SteelSeries Rival 600 & Doom Eternal bundle. ($200 and it's worth it!) TL;DR: From the moment I open its box to plugging in and using it, I love the feel and overall utility of this headset. It is as simple and plugging and playing with minimal adjustments needed. (experiences may vary per computer) I can wear this comfortably, securely, and without any wiggle for extended hours(3~4hr and more) all the while the mic is amazing. (that Mic RGB... IS GREAT, and able to show even with the windscreen sponge on) This is definitely my go-to for all my current FPS gaming audio input and output needs. Disclaimer: Everybody's ear and head shapes & capabilities are different, these facts presented are true for myself. This headset was tested ONLY for 2 weeks since Early April, average 3~6hrs per daily use, at the time of this review. History: I own Razer's Nari Ultimate, VModa Crossfade, and Rummus K3-RGB. And during the 5 months of ownership I thought Nari Ult. was the best even though its design and other features aside the "Haptic Feedback" were mediocre. That is until I pulled the trigger for the bundle. I also dabble in audio production/engineering for about 5+ years total. (Straight to)The Dark Meat of My Review: -It is a lightweight headset that is snug and comfortable for long hours. (5hr+ without much sweating) -The single adjustable strap/headband is nice, this accounts for the grip/snugness of your headset. -Being wired, the 3 zone RGB effects can be left on and appreciated. Especially the (3rd Zone) mic RGB. haha -The large physical crossfader knob is highly appreciated. (great for mixer or physical volume adjust purposes) -The SteelEngine Software is praise-worthy for its centralization in customization, and very easy to use & adjust. -The ear cups/fabric & cushion material is very soft, light, breathable, and able to provide good acoustic isolation. -The headset cables is long enough and also very light (I don't feel the cable drag) -You don't need it, but the windscreen that comes with is also appreciated. -Compared to Nari Ult. the out-of-box experience is EZ and without much learning curve. With Some CONsiderations: -The left ear cup buttons/adjustments are a crime by design like any other headset. But it's better and well defined when compared to Nari. Ult. or VModa Crossfade. (ie. mute button is large and toggle-able) -The retractable mic at first is curled up (when pulled out for the first time) due to its method of storage, but can be straightened out, over some time. -The cables connections are proprietary (not your usual micro-USB or 3.5mm cable) and replacement accessories should be OEM, but I believe generic replacements can be used. (that said, it does have a 3.5mm conversion cable) -Sound quality is 2nd compared to Razer Nari Ultimate, something is off about its surround sound. (again when compared the Nari Ult.) I cannot accurately pinpoint enemy footsteps especially when within approx. 5m proximity. (with all EQ settings on both headsets being default and flat) -COD: MW/Warzone (2019) sounded better overall when I use the "Studio Reference" or the flattest EQ setting. For some reason, any other EQ Boosts (in COD:MW audio setting) sounded lacking in its boosts in EQ. (I likely need further tinkering) When compared to Nari Ult. it sounded best w/Boost Low & w/haptic turned on. Bottom Line: I can say this is the BEST (not perfect) headset I owned, even with its flaws mentioned. Nari Ultimate has its Haptic feedback, but Arctis Pro has its comfort, ease of use & adjustment. Bonus Facts: -I bought this because I was tired of getting sweaty and constant tinkering with the Nari Ult. -My research suggested that I do not need the GAME DAC attachment. (save yourself $50+) -I would recommend getting a "MoKo Headphone Stand" ($12) or a case to stash your investment.
Top critical review
Only actually WORKS when you use "sonar."
By D. K. on Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
All I want is a "plug-'n-play" headset. I don't stream, I'm not an audiophile, I just want a headset with good quality sound and a good quality mic. On initial plugin, it worked great. I was annoyed that it came with this controller for "game" and "chat", which specifically controls the volume of the chat (like discord) and everything else (game, media, w/.) which I presume is for streamers. And no, you can't just not use the plugin, it's part of the cord. The controller has the USB, and the headset has a weird, unique plug that ONLY fits the controller, so you have to deal with it whether you want it or not. But, I just set that controller to the middle, and played on. And it worked great! Good sound, good mic quality (say the people in my chat.) Then I shut down my PC and started it again. All my volume was SO QUIET. I don't mean the levels on my PC, the levels (ended up, after much troubleshooting) turned to MAX, and everything, from game audio, to youtube/hulu, to discord chat, to boosting individual people on discord, was so QUIET. The HEADSET was barely making sound at all, the HEADSET was nerfing all the volume. Internet said, "oh, you need to install the CC program, and turn on Sonar. That will fix it." Sonar introduced 6 different headphones to pick from in my sound settings, because it broke them into "media" and "game" etc, so it will boost the volume of what you're doing and lower everything else. So if you, say, sit in a discord channel while gaming with a video running on the side... FU I guess. And no, there's no "simplify" to just put a median channel or mix, you have to pick one channel in your sound settings and then change it as you change what you're doing. Deal with it. Because then you can "micro control your sound!!" which I guess some people want, so that's good for them, but I DON'T. But it kind of worked then, even though I didn't like that level of control/micromanaging over my sound. Then I updated and turned off my PC. The headphones didn't work AT ALL. Set to "media," set to "gaming," set to ANYTHING, NO sound was coming out, even after booting up and fiddling with the CC client. NOTHING!! None of the "sonar" options were working, and neither was the base headset, except for the mic. I had to go turn "sonar" OFF entirely, and then the headset worked AT ALL. But then I was back to the reduced volume problem!!! Everything was so silent, because the only want to change any volume of anything was in sonar, except anything sonar literally wasn't working. It's so much more work and effort than I want out of a freaking headset, and then it doesn't work!!! NO. NO WAY. I'm so over this headset. 3 weeks later: I had the nerve to restart my computer, and now the headset doesn't work at all. This thing is a pile of GARBAGE.

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