Never going turtle beach again, 3 headsets over the past 3 console generations, all made of cheap plastic that break hella easy especially near the ear piece... And I won't even get started on connectivity issues😂
You guys must be raging at your headsets. I’ve had the same $60 dollar turtle beach headset since the Xbox one first came out and it still works perfectly
Same here Zach! I've only ever had 2 headsets both turtle beach. First pair is 10-12 years old. Only bought the second headset because series x doesn't support fiber optics. Both work just fine
had the stealth 600 and the stealth 700 gen 2 and both took a shit on me within a year, i’ll never buy turtle beach again I just ordered a steelseries arctis 9x
Turtle beaches have a design flaw that will eventually break regardless of the gen. The swivel where you can extend them are made of plastic and will crack even with delicate care.
@@Rqyal With conviction... I can say they all will break the same way. The pressure points cannot be placed on the parts doing the most bending and expanding. Steel Series have been the best pair of gaming headsets I’ve had to date!
Yes every Turtle Beach I owned broke at that exact spot. I switched to HyperX, my original clouds are still in tact and I got those at release of the PS4. Currently using Cloud Alphas and love them, but I’m looking for a wireless option that works on multiple platforms.
quick tip. if you want to pay like 125$ for a very good headset. just buy the philips 9500 with the v-moda boom mic and that will be better than all these headset. amazing sound quality plus really good mic quality
@@steelers43paul28 The fact that you can hook up your cell phone to your headphones And the easy turn dials for your volume beats out the other phones.. As well as being wireless With Dolby Atmos Easy pairing with your Xbox
@@scl19og bruh really?? Step 1: go to google Step 2: google headphones. Is it that complicated
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Can confirm the Arctis 9X has major connection issues. I picked it up a couple of months back for my one X, had nothing but issues with the sound popping and cutting in and out that made it unusable. Returned it and got the Stealth 700 and have been super happy with it.
i have have the 700 gen 2, and the sound is not very good wonder if it due to my settings. during youtube videos it sounds great but in game not so much.
I just got the 7x yesterday and personally, they do not sound as good as Astro headsets. What people said about sharper and detailed audio is true, but the lack of surround sound severely hinders these headsets. They are also lacking in bass and the high ends are sometimes a lot louder than all other sounds which can hurt. Also worth mentioning is the Engine software seems to need updating as it fails to install on MacOS 11. Astro Command Center has no problem running on Big Sur. After reading all the reviews with these headsets I was extremely cited to get them but I was unfortunately extremely disappointed yesterday. I will use them for a week and see if anything changes. But currently I do plan on returning them
I just bought The RIG 800 LX with the 3D sound for $200+ change and it's absolutely unreal walking around in the division 2, it's like I'm playing the game and hearing all the sounds as if it was my first time playing it. Not to mention that most of it comes apart and has a 24 hour battery life and is extremely comfortable with its adjustable and removable tension band. 9.5/10 definitely recommend. Downside is the Dolby Atmos Audio app. Xbox really just needs an equalizer instead of a program away from your games that has presets and uses MhZs
I had 3 pairs Rig 800lx for me and my two kids the last couple of years with a protection plan. We exchanged one or two that had Mic problems but for awhile now. We had no problems and they been a solid headset. I've been thinking about upgrading because we had the same so long and I don't know what I'm missing not trying out other headset. Seeing your comment I'm thinking of holding on to the rig 800lx a little bit longer. I hope you enjoy them. My Dolby Atmos settings +9 +12 +6 +1 +4 +6 +6 +7 +5 +3
Don't get me wrong, i have an arctis 9x that just broke yesterday on the right ear cup after having it for a year. It is by far a great headset, however durability is an issue with my giant sized head and I need something that would last more than a year. So I bought a stealth 700 gen, I have not owned a turtle beach headset in a decade and when I went to see reviews as I purchased it today plus being able to test the station that has one of these bad boys on trial, the sound was immersive enough for me as well as the comfortable frame. These aerofit cushions for my ears and glasses are definitely the best comfort I have experienced in quite some time. These are my go to's indefinitely. My broken Arctic 9x and 800s from steel series will just be in the boxes that I kept and placed on my wall as headsets of the past and there greatness follows. Thank you for the review of the Stealth 700 gen 2 as they are the perfect of everything for me. Subbed!
Thanks Jon, my 9x's also broke in exactly the same place (as did my son's), I'm looking at Kaira Pros or Stealth 700's. From what I've seen the Stealths seem to have a better build quailty.
I had a pair of TB Stealth 700g1's and they sure were a work horse. Battery life started being an issue after about 3 years of use. Replaced them with Lucid Sound LX35's about a month ago. Very happy with my decision.
Haven’t tried any of the steel series line, but I will pick up the 7x when they become available. Turtle beach headsets have good sound, but the mic picks up everything in the background. So anyone in your party will become annoyed fast. Also yes I updated the firmware and used the app to try and fix that problem. But the one that has always come through for me is the Astro line of headsets. Have the a40’s for the past 10 years and they are fantastic, sound is great and the mic cancels out 99% of background noises. Since the 7x were sold out everywhere and I really didn’t want to throw down $300 for the a50’s, I picked up the a20’s and was pleasantly surprised. The sound comes in just under the a40’s but are still solid. Plus the mic works great and cancels out background noise like it’s big brother.
Last Gen plantronics Rig 800 was my favorite headset. Absolutely the most comfortable and better sounding than the Arctis 9x. The mic messed up 2 years in I still use it for SP games. Lucid Sound has the best build quality of any headset I've owned but not the best audio
I got these for my sister and then I borrowed them and they're comfortable af but I dislike the dial for game chat and audio. I have the steel series arctis pro wireless $360 and shit doesn't even work with Xbox well game chat lol
I have the Kaira Pros. Solid headset! Haven’t had any issues. I first purchased the Turtle beach 600s and returned them Bc they def feel rly cheap and “plastic-e”, then purchased the 9x’s. Great headset, amazing quality, butttt returned It Bc of the headphone adjustment. You can’t adjust the earphones up and down, only the headband that is there. And even adjusted, It still felt a little too snug and tight. It just felt like a constant band on my head and was putting more pressure as time went on. Eventually landed with the Razor ones. Solid headset, awesome adjustable features. My friends sometimes talk super loud in the party chat, so being able to lower the mic and increase the gameplay right on the headset is super nice. The Bluetooth range is amazing actually. Went all the way to my master bedroom and closet and still connected. The 9x went about 20 feet and lost connection, then had to re sync, was having trouble re syncing, so eventually just shut the Xbox off and back on to connect. Overall, happy with my Razor headphones.
@@erichilton2364 it is a pain in the ass and I use my phone for any of needs I may need. There no way to update them i even wrote the company to see if a app would come to console and they said no
@@michaelrichardson9626 I'm pretty sure Microsoft will figure out how it patch it from their end. I don't think it will come quickly but better late than never. We will see in time I guess.
I’ve had the original stealth 700s for almost 4 years and while I like the headset overall I’m looking for something with a bit louder more full sound experience. Would you say the penrose produces louder/more immersive audio?
Thank you for this! Turns out I’m pretty happy with the 9x. Wish the bluetooth was more up to date but the only thing that mattered to me was to have a good wireless sound on xbox series x and while there are minor “glitches”, I’m not experiencing any major issues ! Will say I updated them before use.
@@9to5toys also maybe worth noting, I found the bluetooth on my cell caused some interference, so I turned it off (bluetooth, not the cell) and the headset hasn’t glitched at all since :)
@@hellkath I always shut my bluetooth on my phone off when not in use for this reason, bluetooth in your home in general seems to interfere with wireless signals so that's just what I do!
My steelseries 9x had easily broken because the connection of the ear part to the head piece is only plastic between,but it is a good head set for sound and battery
Honestly, nothing still beats the ol turtle beach XO Ones for me still. I just "upgraded" to some new razor blackshark V2s and honestly... not sure if it beats tho now 7 year old xo ones. The were just so light weight jmyet had great quality in both sound and mix quality - it’s mental.
I also have the XO Ones, although mine are starting to break and therefore looking to upgrade to a wireless headset. I agree, they're pretty amazing for such an old headset with great sound and quality microphone. They're just not great for long gaming sessions and give me ear fatigue after a while, and the build quality is a bit cheap, but given the price you get what you paid for.
had the same problem with the mobius when it first released, mic was better after the update but still average. Sound quality though, holy shit, very impressive.
How do you like the Penrose X? I've been on the fence with buying an Audeze headset for Xbox because they're so expensive. But I see everyone raving about the sound quality (which I value above everything else in a headset) and it makes me want one so bad.
@@thegrandmaslayr Penrose is actually audeze's cheapest headphone. The cloud orbits by hyper x are usually on sale (they made by audeze and are wired version of the mobius). If you want a super cheap quality sound go for the Phillips SHP9500 + V-Moda BoomPro.
@@thegrandmaslayr I love my Penrose X for the sound quality like super impressive audio but I got it so I can voice chat on Discord while gaming, which puts the Bluetooth audio over the game audio so not a pleasant experience for the price point. I read that Audeze might push a driver update that will help with this feature but not certain though and the mic quality is below average (even after the firmware update). I recently got the Dolby Atmos for Xbox for $15, which actually makes the sound experience better on my Arctis 1 and a little bit better on the Penrose X.
@@thegrandmaslayr Also, buy from Amazon or B&H or other website so you can easily return the Audeze Penrose X, if you do not like it. Audeze allows 30days return policy but the return shipping is on us at our own cost for shipping.
@@McEGGIES won't let me send link. But there many options on Amazon 'aux cord with mic' I got the one that says replacement for beats by Dr. Dre, and it's cheap, works really well, has lasted 2 years now, and people say the quality sounds good. I also bought the Sony ch-7000n headphones which work really well and are comfortable. The wireless function won't work for gaming because it adds input lag so you would need the cord. Personally I found these better than every pair of turtle beaches I ever bought
@@jysmoke1494 the 700 has more features Bluetooth and super human hearing which is just amplified sound with bass lowered down there is also an app you can use on your phone so you can adjust the settings on the fly but need to update the headset first on pc or laptop.you can also have paring issues at times with the dongle and headset....steelseries has very similar sound crisp bass good build quality and very comfortable with no paring issues between the dongle and headset. steelseries has a sound engine you need to download on your laptop or pc to adjust setting to your liking....both have pros and cons my friend told me not to buy the turtle beach because he had loads of issues over the years with them i suppose he was right..i got the arctis 7 and i am happy with them..i also have astros a40s and tritton ax pro wired..which i used on my ps4 pro but are no use now as my ps5 has no optical port..if you are buying either try buy them from a store rather than online because if anything goes wrong it can be sorted quick
Hey ! I’m debating between these two headsets and I’ve heard that the sound quality on the turtle beaches is a bit better. What’s your opinion on that? I’m leaning towards those because the steel series has been sold out
What headset has independent chat volume? I have a turtle beach stealth 500x I’ve used for years with my Xbox one, it has game volume and a separate volume for chat volume. Has other controls for mute and audio presets as well as a button with 3 levels of mic monitoring. I recently bought a stealth 600 gen 2 and a 700 gen 2 and neither have independent chat volume. It’s super frustrating.
@@asleepart11_16 You'll need a PC or Mac, download steelseries engine 3 and install it, plug your headphones into the computer and it'll automatically update.
I have the A50s and they work and sound great! Going on 4 years with them. By far the best sounding headset out there. If you have the money, go for it.
@@1GekoKing have you ever had a pair of A50's? I've got A50's and Steelseries. Best headphones on the market and definitely worth the money. You always pay for what you get. With everything! You're probably just salty using your £10 headset because you can't afford a proper pair 🤣
If it were between big ole Astro A50's and Penrose it would be a way better option to go with the penrose, Penrose will sound way better with 100mm magnetic drivers compared to the little 50mm drivers on the Astros and all-around connectivity. Also, the penrose look so much cleaner compared to the big ole clunky looking A50s 🤷♂️
@@1GekoKing what do you have since your a expert? Just so you know I own Plantronics 800LX so before you call me a Astro fanboy is out of the question.
So far I’ve owned two pairs of Arctic 9X in the past 5 months and they are poorly designed with cheap plastic. They break easily with the ear connection with the steel and it’s not like I’ve been damaging them on purpose I’ve honestly been taking care of them but this is a common issue that I saw with other reviews on the arctic 9x
Please, please include the headset volume in your reviews! I bought the arctis 7x, following your advice but the volume is just not enough. Same story why I returned my astro a50 gen 4's!
I got the 600 gen 2 twice and both times it had what I’m pretty sure was a short in it and the audio kept cutting out and acting up so would not recommend getting that
How is having to change eq settings with an app a con for the stealth 700 when it’s more convenient and faster than having to plug your headset to you computer every time to do so? It wasn’t a con for the other headsets that also uses an app.
Absolutley avoid the turtlebeach stealth 600 gen 2 with the series x. It worked great for the first month, but now for the past 2 i have been having issues of it randomly disconnecting which also seems to disconnect my controller. The only way to fix it is to hard reset the console. Even then the issue still happens after like 30 minutes of playing. This is still happening even after downloading the latest firmware.
I have had the 700's for several months now and it's been absolutely amazing. Really felt anxious going into it because of some reviews but they've been great.
FYI the stealth 600 TB are extremely easy to break. Mine didn't even last two months. For those with larger heads the cheap plastic will fail and fall apart.
Appreciate the highlights of the reviews. I just returned the artic 7x because the sound is inferior to my LucidSound LS50X. The Artic 7x ear pads get too warm and the sound is lackadaisical. My issue with my LucidSound is they get too heavy on the top of my head, and I get tension headaches.
Have you tried any other headsets? I currently have astro A10s and want to step Up to a big boy headset. I play competitive shooters, mainly warzone. Im so lost in the vast sea of varying reviews
@@banehogs5589 I have indeed. The Astro A50. It’s more comfortable for long sessions and the sound quality is great. I still think the lucid sound LS50X is superior. If I didn’t get tension headaches, I’d wear them all day. Easy setup with phone and game and extremely good sound. I wish they had a different headrest like the steel series. I bet they’d be fine for most people. The ear cups are comfortable, the sound is superior, the functionality is perfection.
I found a fix. I have a 1” latex mattress cover and I cut a piece to fit on top of my head under the Lucidsound. It works like a charm. Looks stupid and works perfectly.
Used Steel Series 9x for Xbox Series X for a month. Very comfortable but if you have big ears, make sure to get the larger ear buds. Pros: - Charges EXTREMELY FAST and battery life is over 10 hours of continuous play (I got tired). - Bluetooth connectivity is amazing and seamless (but has some cons, see below) - sound is top tier for sure - Very comfortable as mentioned above, but I have a big head and ears, so I need to get the larger ear pads and problem solved. Cons: - Although the Bluetooth connectivity is great, if you walk away from your xbox and it disconnects, you will most likely have to restart the headset or xbox (I had them exchanged a week later to make sure it wasn't a faulty headset, but it continued to happen). - During my first week of using them, I noticed my friends couldn't hear everything I was saying (this mainly happened when I was connected to the xbox and bluetooth to my phone). - This issue might have only happened to me, but I use an Elite controller (bought about two weeks prior to the headset) and I never had an issue with walking away from my xbox and coming back, it would reconnect every single time. But once I started use the Steel Series 9x, it seemed that the Elite controller would bug out, I would have to restart my xbox, turning the controller on and off or even trying to resync wouldn't work. I thought I was going crazy, but I used my old Razer Kraken (wired) headset, and tested this out multiple times. Not once did the Elite controller have an issue reconnecting. With the Steel Series X, it would have about 50% of the time. Overall, the headset is amazing and I would actually recommend it, especially for the price ($200). The cons can be avoided and people might think "user error, stop leaving the room with your controller or headset", I agree, but those are features that are supposed to work 100% of the time. This could easily be an Xbox Series X issue, but doesn't seem so. Once they perfect the connectively issues, you will never need another headset again.
Still trying to get the XSX, looking for a new mic though. Been through a rough drought with the basic apple headphones and the Xbox app lol. Thinking about the 9x, any recommendations ?
Why the arctis 7x over 9x? I'm in-between these 2 but need to know why 7x is better. All the reviews I've read say the 9x is better so I'm not sure who to trust.
The 7x is better because it's $50 cheaper and uses a dongle to connect to the Xbox. The 9x uses Xbox Wireless to connect. Xbox Wireless can be pretty inconsistent, and the 9x is known to disconnect often. That's just a known issue with Xbox's wireless connectivity. The dongle is provided by Steelseries and is "guaranteed lossless." The only thing that the 9x has over the 7x is bluetooth connectivity, but if you're not using the headset for music listening or taking calls while gaming, the 7x is miles better in every way.
@@mysticalmagic9259 But no bluetooth. I'd gladly pay extra to have the BT added to the 7x. I'm constantly switching from console to PC and even phone, with the 9x I could have both connected no need to change the dongle all the time. But ofc there's the connectivity issues with the 9x which is a drag. I'm watching reviews and comments and getting turned back from any of them, one because of unreliable connection to Xbox SX and the other one for not being able to have a second device connected without having to manually reconnect the dongle
I purchased both of them and out the box 700 gen 2 no doubt sound better than the Steelseries 7x I wanted to like the steelseries from all the hype but honestly Turtle is the way to go
I had the 9X for my Xbox One X. They were absolutely terrible with connectivity, they'd drop out repeatedly during gaming and I sit about 1m away from the console. Have bought the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 for Xbox after watching one of your other videos where the mic didn't seem all that bad. Having only listened to music on the Turtle Beach so far, the sound quality is okay and you do get more external noise entering the ear than with the 9X. New Xbox arrives tomorrow, hope they do well!
@@lars35 steel-series were far better audio quality. Bass was way superior as well. These headphones also disconnect intermittently and they’re only compatible with an Xbox. I use a plug in 2TB usb seagate storage, apparently this could be causing Bluetooth drop outs.
SteelSeries is incredibly quiet over the others. This is something I never see reviews discuss. SteelSeries has practically half the volume of other headsets in the same price range.
I have a steelseries 9x. It's a good headset. The major downfall that I hate is what you get out of range and go back in range it doesn't Auto reconnect. And the range isn't that great. That might just be the way Microsoft's proprietary Bluetooth signal is sent. I'm not sure
I have the astro a50 and I can move more than 7-8 meters and stay connected , it is useful when you need to do something (take leak :-) ) when you are still in the lobby of a multiplayer party. :-) ua-cam.com/video/k6DqcDYExrE/v-deo.html
Did you encounter some audio skipping with the Stealth600? I love mine but they ''click'' every like 2-3 minutes. It is very minoir but still a little bit annoying with a brand new headset. I think all Xbox wireless headset do this after looking on the web.
About the mic of penrose is really an preference of each person, because for me it's my best headset and best mic ever used on a headset, the steelseries was broken after 5 months
After getting the Arctis Pro Wireless ($330) last year I can’t see myself getting any other brand ever again, worth every single penny, but I’m not sure how compatible it will be with my series x when it arrives in a couple of days, will I need to buy a new headset??
@@gspot206 I had to plug into the controller to chat, unfortunately the right speaker quit working last weekend and I never bought a warranty so I’m looking for a new headset again
Not that well, a lot of people have stated that it gets uncomfortable after a lot of use, has worse sound quality than others at the price, and they are quite hard to connect, I’ve seen a lot of people say to just get something like a pair of turtle beaches or steel series.
@@jordan_tyce3861 Yeah I just bought the Arctis 9x the other day and really like them. They feel comfortable, sound great and the microphone sounds great for a wireless headset. Was just curious how the Microsoft option is. I've seen reviews where people loved it. It has a adjustable eq so sound quality should be able to be adjusted to your liking.
The 9x is only better if you simply must have Bluetooth as well. The 7x has a much more stable connection due to the dongle and sounds identical. I owned both and sold the 9x as I was having connection issues and never used the Bluetooth.
@@clawson32104 thank you men, finnaly. I bougt the 9x.. but is use the bluetooth for discord on xbox.. but the connection issue are terrible... I regret my choice
I have the 9x and if you have a problem, good luck. They responded to 0/8 tried to just send me a small wheel assembly since one side is either halfway or off. No response except saying they can’t sell parts?! HUH!?
I can't decide between the Steelseries 7x and the Astro A50. The A50 seems like the king of headsets from the research I've done but is it worth twice the price of the 7x? And how do the soundscapes compare, in terms of positional tracking (footsteps, jets flying overhead, etc) and overall sound quality?
If you're looking at the price range of the A50 then you should really be looking at the Penrose. The Penrose has planar magnetic drivers (which is serious audiophile gear that can usually only be found in $700+ headphones) and the sound quality blows the A50 out of the water.
@@fabstrong4421 They absolutely are, I have audiophile gear myself and the Penrose compares very very favorably. Audeze also has pretty good customer support (though they're really swamped for this launch because this is pretty much their first mass produced product.) Now the Penrose does has some strange quirks and kinks that need fixing but in my experience Audeze have been very open and transparent about how they have been improving some of the issues.
I bought the astro a40 tr mixamp headset did the firmware update and after hours of fine tuning audio it never sounded right still ended up returning them
I love My Arctis 9x set, I do get the weird powering up issue with the new Series X but never had that with the One X (I have several friends whom also own the 9X headset and report the exact same experience going from One X to Series X) I'm pretty sure that's more of a Microsoft issue than SteelSeries issue. Hopefully it will be patched when they figure it out. Great overall review, loved the video!
@@teno-will1369 Thanks I will try that. I honestly hadn't thought about that since I never actually downloaded that software when I bought the headset. Much appreciated :-)
@@8867jrod very comfy. Sound is pretty good I hear foot steps and stuff Only complaint is voice chat can get loud. And hearing finer details can be missed But I just lowered volume on my friends gamertag during chat so it doesn't become through as loud
I have the stealth 600 gen 2 and if you have a big head like me, youre going to be uncomfortable the first couple times you wear them. I have the adjustments to max length and the compression of the headphones is still a little uncomfortable(compared to my sony wireless over ear headphones) but they work perfectly fine for me, aside from the first tightness, and im not a super hardcore gamer, battery lasts a good while.
Turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2's with updated firmware with Dolby Atmos is the best I've tried so far.. but I haven't tried steel series yet, heard too many negative reviews about connectivity with those
@@Espeedy80 It's out of stock on Walmart's website and on the manufacturer's website too. What I had to do was to search to see if there was a Walmart near me that had one by using different zip codes and or city names. I found one store that had them an hour away from me. I called to make sure they had it then I drove to go pick it up. Here's the link to the headset on the Walmart website. www.walmart.com/ip/Steelseries-Xbox-Arctis-7X-Headset-for-Series-X-S/996217534
@@Espeedy80 When you click on the link open it up with the Walmart app so you can see which stores have it in stock. It won't let you do that on the actual website for some strange reason.
planar magnetic headphones in general are better than dynamic headphones until you go into the flagship range where you get dynamic drivers made with exotic materials and shapes that mimic the sound wave productions of planars. I've also found them to do the whole "out of head sound presentation" lightyears better. I used to use a set of monoprice monolith m1060's on my PC with dolby headphone and it actually did sound like 5 quality, large speakers were set up around me which I found to be a massive advantage.
@@i_amChrisJxmes Yeah I know, I have a pair and I also tried the “best” headphones for Series X they recommended: the Arctis 7x. Even with the optical port gone and only using USB I still thought the sound was superior on the A40s with Windows Sonic. I took the Arctis 7x back the next day.
@@repr3sent827 haven't tried the arctis but I've had the arctis pro with game dac on ps4 and I sold them when I got my astro a40 trs. I'm just pissed I can't use them how I did because they are my favorite gaming headphones ever.
@@i_amChrisJxmes damn bro, the A40s w/mixamp are better than the Arctis Pro w/gamedac? I would have bought the Arctis Pros for sure if they made them for Xbox, everybody was hyping those up. Well at least now I know I didn’t miss out on anything. I do hear what you’re saying though, the sound quality isn’t quite the same on the A40s without the optical, but I still though they sounded batter than the Arctis 7x.
I have the arctic 9x and I had soooo many problems and it would frequently not go through in gamechat and I talk a lot in gamechat so that was a huge problem for me. It sometimes wouldn’t connect at all. I know this was the headset because my turtle beach ones would work perfectly fine when I talked in gamechat. Overall the article 9x have great sound and are super comfy. But they’re heavy on your head compared to turtle beach and would constantly fall off of my head when I would move which I do alot of when I game. Also when I switched from the $50 turtle beach ones to the Arctis 9x, all of my friends told me the mic sounded alot shittier. So when it comes down to it your personal preference is what rlly matters. But to be honest I prefer turtle beach.
Wait the one he chose at the end was the one that he said had all kinds of problems connecting. But the first thing he said was he chose that one because it has a rock solid connection and is comfy......a bit confused.
I had the 9x and had to return them for the connection issues discussed in video. I swapped them for the Kaira Pro. Big improvement in almost every way. I prefer how the mic can go into the 9x and comfort is almost the same maybe 9x beats it slightly. Kaira blocks out more outside noise however.
I have the Stealth 700 gen 2 and they're great. Make sure you update them as soon as you get them. I did the update thru PC but I think you can use the phone app to update. Another great thing is that it connects to my phone via Bluetooth so as I'm playing i can listen to music and if a phone call comes in I can still use the headset for the phone call and still play. For $150 is an awesome headset.
@@Yo-HoLD-mY-WeeD I have the Xbox Series X. But before I pair it with the console I watched other reviews that said to update the headset via PC before using them and after the update the headset paired just like a controller and I haven't had one issue with them.
@@MagdielLopez i see. Well thanks for the information. I’ll be upgrading from gen 1 Astro a50s. Would buy another new pair but the usb is Garbo with the astros.
Check Walmart consistently as they always seem to have it available even more than Steelseries themselves. I just ordered another pair today with free 2 day shipping
Great video, I've had astro a5's, tritton ax pros, top end headsets, but I've discovered that the standard Xbox headset with the Dolby Atmos for headphones app on Xbox is really good, as good as the Astros easily, the headset is £40 and the Dolby app is £10 i think, but you can get a free trial, well worth a try if you are on a budget and want a surround sound headset
Can you do a comparison between the Penrose and new B&O headphones, they are supposed to be the two best headsets on the market for gaming but no other comparison I seen
curious how you rank the latest Razer Nari Ultimate 7.1 with haptic.???. i have the Stealth 700 1st Gen,, they are OK, good sound, but, not comfortable after a few hours. so i then got the Razer Thresher for Xbox, and absolutely love them. very comfortable, stays connected, good battery life, and even with my tinnitus being as bad as it is, i hear footsteps and sliding from other players my teammates miss. mic, according to other players, is fairly solid/clear. But, the idea of Haptic feedback ( feel where a shot comes from, not just have to try to spot it on screen ) sounds great to me. just want to know if they are worth it for just the Haptic side of things, or if the 7.1 surround is a modest upgrade over the current Thresher i have.
You all saying 'Why no Astro A50?' The Astro A50 for next gen doesn't work out the box for the next gen consoles and the sound quality isnt great after firmware update. There's work arounds like buying HDMI extractors or placing the optical cable into the TV but again the headset is not 100%. Check out the Website/Twitter for more information regarding upgrading the extractors and buying apps like Dolby Atmos. It's not great reading.
Same as your controller, but unless you have a small head and don't need to adjust headband from closed position then do not buy, the head band WILL snap
How does the Arctis 7x sound compare with the Turtle Beach hesdsets? I have Gen One Stealth 600 and can't find anything that sounds even close in Destiny 2, specifically the Surround and Bass using the stock Windows Sonic for Headphones.
@@Alex859G thats not true. Penrose is here and it's £$300 Astros are cheaper. Issue with A50 wireless is although it works via USB after update they aren't the same quality as they were on Xbox One. I have them and noticed an immediate difference and have no got 7X. I don't think they are as good as A50s on the One but they are better than A50s on the Series X. I am here cos I am interested in the Audeze Penrose X headset that might match A50 in sound. Very worried about the comfort though as they look similar to my past Turtle Beaches which would hurt the top of my head after long (2-3 hours) use.
I don’t recommend the Stealth 600 Gen. 2 because the headband broke (left side) after more than three months after I purchased them in December 2020. And this recently happened on April 2 so just great. Keep in mind that is my second Turtle Beach headset the ones before these were $48 and have lasted me more than three years. [ April 5, 2021]
It was said in the video that the Audeze Penrose x could also be connected to Playstation, do you mean using a 3.5 mm jack directly to the Playstation control? or using the USB that it brings can be updated to be compatible with Playstation?
Was expecting to see Razer Nari Ultimate on the video, not good enough or you just forgot them? Because I have been reading that those are one of the best.
@@mariovazquez7673 anyway, just found out why they aren't in this video, it is because it doesn't work on the new generation lmao I thought they were compatible with the new Xbox but it is not
@@cleo1488 I wish I would’ve done the same bro. The headset has a lot of connection issues with the new Xbox. I’d have to completely restart my Xbox at least once a day because of it. It also disconnected my controller and wouldn’t allow it to sync back up. Then finally the headset doesn’t even turn on anymore. I’ve taken great care of it and all of sudden it just stops working. Turtle Beach support has yet to respond back to me. Probably the worst headset I’ve ever bought
If anyone is wondering the arctis 9x is straight garbage. Worst connectivity on any wireless mic i have ever owned. BUY THE 7X IF YOU CAN. STAY AWAY FROM THE 9X RIPOFF
So I'm half way through this, and 2 headsets down and not one mention of if they are a stereo or digital headset, its a pretty big difference in performance and one i would not leave out of the review
I have a turtle beach px5 and its Great but can only plugged in via optic sound cable and the series x dont has the input for optic sound for mixamp What Should i do ?
Never going turtle beach again, 3 headsets over the past 3 console generations, all made of cheap plastic that break hella easy especially near the ear piece... And I won't even get started on connectivity issues😂
If they Are cheap its not weird
Yup, my Elite Pro 2's just broke. The hard plastic by the ear piece
You guys must be raging at your headsets. I’ve had the same $60 dollar turtle beach headset since the Xbox one first came out and it still works perfectly
Same here Zach! I've only ever had 2 headsets both turtle beach. First pair is 10-12 years old. Only bought the second headset because series x doesn't support fiber optics. Both work just fine
had the stealth 600 and the stealth 700 gen 2 and both took a shit on me within a year, i’ll never buy turtle beach again I just ordered a steelseries arctis 9x
Turtle beaches have a design flaw that will eventually break regardless of the gen. The swivel where you can extend them are made of plastic and will crack even with delicate care.
Ironically I have a turtle beach headset and within 4-5 months with it both side of the extending parts have snapped some.
@@Rqyal With conviction... I can say they all will break the same way. The pressure points cannot be placed on the parts doing the most bending and expanding. Steel Series have been the best pair of gaming headsets I’ve had to date!
@@Sm00thlikeAli yeah bro I’m gonna buy a steel series instead. This wireless turtle beach headset was over $100 and broke so easily.
Duct tape mandatory for turtle beach
Yes every Turtle Beach I owned broke at that exact spot. I switched to HyperX, my original clouds are still in tact and I got those at release of the PS4. Currently using Cloud Alphas and love them, but I’m looking for a wireless option that works on multiple platforms.
Finally, I been looking for a good review on XSX headphones, thank you 🙏
quick tip. if you want to pay like 125$ for a very good headset. just buy the philips 9500 with the v-moda boom mic and that will be better than all these headset. amazing sound quality plus really good mic quality
@@steelers43paul28 how do I do this
@@steelers43paul28 it’s not wireless tho.
@@steelers43paul28
The fact that you can hook up your cell phone to your headphones
And the easy turn dials for your volume beats out the other phones..
As well as being wireless
With Dolby Atmos
Easy pairing with your Xbox
@@scl19og bruh really??
Step 1: go to google
Step 2: google headphones.
Is it that complicated
I wish i saw this video earlier, like before watching many idiots around. Quick, short, important info like medicine. No overreactions, no marketing. Subscribed of course. Hi from Turkey 🇹🇷
Hi from Mexico
Can confirm the Arctis 9X has major connection issues. I picked it up a couple of months back for my one X, had nothing but issues with the sound popping and cutting in and out that made it unusable. Returned it and got the Stealth 700 and have been super happy with it.
i have have the 700 gen 2, and the sound is not very good wonder if it due to my settings. during youtube videos it sounds great but in game not so much.
got the 7x recently and the ability to swap the adapter to my pc or switch has been great
Wait what it works with the switch??? Oooo I just got a switch and a series x this may be the selling point
@@JupiterRhys no
@@EmpireZzzz it does . Just aslong you use that adapter
Works with xbox, ps5, switch and PC
Mine aren't loud and when it is , it sounds like it's gonna pop , ima have to send it in
I just got the 7x yesterday and personally, they do not sound as good as Astro headsets. What people said about sharper and detailed audio is true, but the lack of surround sound severely hinders these headsets. They are also lacking in bass and the high ends are sometimes a lot louder than all other sounds which can hurt.
Also worth mentioning is the Engine software seems to need updating as it fails to install on MacOS 11. Astro Command Center has no problem running on Big Sur. After reading all the reviews with these headsets I was extremely cited to get them but I was unfortunately extremely disappointed yesterday. I will use them for a week and see if anything changes. But currently I do plan on returning them
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I just bought The RIG 800 LX with the 3D sound for $200+ change and it's absolutely unreal walking around in the division 2, it's like I'm playing the game and hearing all the sounds as if it was my first time playing it. Not to mention that most of it comes apart and has a 24 hour battery life and is extremely comfortable with its adjustable and removable tension band. 9.5/10 definitely recommend. Downside is the Dolby Atmos Audio app. Xbox really just needs an equalizer instead of a program away from your games that has presets and uses MhZs
How is it so far? any change of heart about this headset?
I had 3 pairs Rig 800lx for me and my two kids the last couple of years with a protection plan. We exchanged one or two that had Mic problems but for awhile now. We had no problems and they been a solid headset. I've been thinking about upgrading because we had the same so long and I don't know what I'm missing not trying out other headset. Seeing your comment I'm thinking of holding on to the rig 800lx a little bit longer. I hope you enjoy them.
My Dolby Atmos settings
+9 +12 +6 +1 +4 +6 +6 +7 +5 +3
Don't get me wrong, i have an arctis 9x that just broke yesterday on the right ear cup after having it for a year. It is by far a great headset, however durability is an issue with my giant sized head and I need something that would last more than a year. So I bought a stealth 700 gen, I have not owned a turtle beach headset in a decade and when I went to see reviews as I purchased it today plus being able to test the station that has one of these bad boys on trial, the sound was immersive enough for me as well as the comfortable frame. These aerofit cushions for my ears and glasses are definitely the best comfort I have experienced in quite some time.
These are my go to's indefinitely.
My broken Arctic 9x and 800s from steel series will just be in the boxes that I kept and placed on my wall as headsets of the past and there greatness follows.
Thank you for the review of the Stealth 700 gen 2 as they are the perfect of everything for me. Subbed!
Thanks Jon, my 9x's also broke in exactly the same place (as did my son's), I'm looking at Kaira Pros or Stealth 700's. From what I've seen the Stealths seem to have a better build quailty.
Me too? My 9x left ear completely cut out one day. I loved them so much though..
I got the 700's a few months ago too and have loved every moment with them
I had a pair of TB Stealth 700g1's and they sure were a work horse. Battery life started being an issue after about 3 years of use. Replaced them with Lucid Sound LX35's about a month ago. Very happy with my decision.
I read on Amazon that the LX35s break, have you had a problem with that?
Damn three years?! My articx 9x battery broke after 1 and a half. Wack af.
Haven’t tried any of the steel series line, but I will pick up the 7x when they become available. Turtle beach headsets have good sound, but the mic picks up everything in the background. So anyone in your party will become annoyed fast. Also yes I updated the firmware and used the app to try and fix that problem. But the one that has always come through for me is the Astro line of headsets. Have the a40’s for the past 10 years and they are fantastic, sound is great and the mic cancels out 99% of background noises. Since the 7x were sold out everywhere and I really didn’t want to throw down $300 for the a50’s, I picked up the a20’s and was pleasantly surprised. The sound comes in just under the a40’s but are still solid. Plus the mic works great and cancels out background noise like it’s big brother.
You don't need to update firmware to fix the mic issue. It's a setting within your chat settings that allows you to change the gain on the mic.
turtle beach has NO durability.
Last Gen plantronics Rig 800 was my favorite headset. Absolutely the most comfortable and better sounding than the Arctis 9x. The mic messed up 2 years in I still use it for SP games.
Lucid Sound has the best build quality of any headset I've owned but not the best audio
I got these for my sister and then I borrowed them and they're comfortable af but I dislike the dial for game chat and audio. I have the steel series arctis pro wireless $360 and shit doesn't even work with Xbox well game chat lol
@@OG_HakunaMatata dang
U missed the Corsair hs75 xb
And the hyperx cloud x flight whats ur point tho?
@@chrislopez5301 nothin just sayin he missed a good headset for the vid. Wat tip u on?
They aren't that great. I have them and the Stealth 700, and the Stealths are far better in terms of sound.
I have the Kaira Pros. Solid headset! Haven’t had any issues. I first purchased the Turtle beach 600s and returned them Bc they def feel rly cheap and “plastic-e”, then purchased the 9x’s. Great headset, amazing quality, butttt returned It Bc of the headphone adjustment. You can’t adjust the earphones up and down, only the headband that is there. And even adjusted, It still felt a little too snug and tight. It just felt like a constant band on my head and was putting more pressure as time went on.
Eventually landed with the Razor ones. Solid headset, awesome adjustable features. My friends sometimes talk super loud in the party chat, so being able to lower the mic and increase the gameplay right on the headset is super nice. The Bluetooth range is amazing actually. Went all the way to my master bedroom and closet and still connected. The 9x went about 20 feet and lost connection, then had to re sync, was having trouble re syncing, so eventually just shut the Xbox off and back on to connect.
Overall, happy with my Razor headphones.
Can you hear footsteps with them good
So...footsteps?
Artic series 9x is amazing on the series. I do need to remember shut headset down as took me forever to figure out why console kept turning back on
Its a total pain in the ass right! lol Still my favorite headset though!
@@erichilton2364 it is a pain in the ass and I use my phone for any of needs I may need. There no way to update them i even wrote the company to see if a app would come to console and they said no
@@michaelrichardson9626 I'm pretty sure Microsoft will figure out how it patch it from their end. I don't think it will come quickly but better late than never. We will see in time I guess.
I’ve had the original stealth 700s for almost 4 years and while I like the headset overall I’m looking for something with a bit louder more full sound experience. Would you say the penrose produces louder/more immersive audio?
Thank you for this!
Turns out I’m pretty happy with the 9x. Wish the bluetooth was more up to date but the only thing that mattered to me was to have a good wireless sound on xbox series x and while there are minor “glitches”, I’m not experiencing any major issues ! Will say I updated them before use.
Nice! I just saw they just released an update. I'll have to try that out.
@@9to5toys also maybe worth noting, I found the bluetooth on my cell caused some interference, so I turned it off (bluetooth, not the cell) and the headset hasn’t glitched at all since :)
@@hellkath I always shut my bluetooth on my phone off when not in use for this reason, bluetooth in your home in general seems to interfere with wireless signals so that's just what I do!
@@9to5toys yes feedback please!! (spam) haha
My steelseries 9x had easily broken because the connection of the ear part to the head piece is only plastic between,but it is a good head set for sound and battery
Honestly, nothing still beats the ol turtle beach XO Ones for me still.
I just "upgraded" to some new razor blackshark V2s and honestly... not sure if it beats tho now 7 year old xo ones.
The were just so light weight jmyet had great quality in both sound and mix quality - it’s mental.
I also have the XO Ones, although mine are starting to break and therefore looking to upgrade to a wireless headset. I agree, they're pretty amazing for such an old headset with great sound and quality microphone. They're just not great for long gaming sessions and give me ear fatigue after a while, and the build quality is a bit cheap, but given the price you get what you paid for.
Lol, I thought o was the only one still rockin with the XO Ones 😂
Have you tried the Penrose X with updated firmware? Mic quality seems improved with it (still can't be compared to wired solutions tho)
had the same problem with the mobius when it first released, mic was better after the update but still average. Sound quality though, holy shit, very impressive.
How do you like the Penrose X? I've been on the fence with buying an Audeze headset for Xbox because they're so expensive. But I see everyone raving about the sound quality (which I value above everything else in a headset) and it makes me want one so bad.
@@thegrandmaslayr Penrose is actually audeze's cheapest headphone. The cloud orbits by hyper x are usually on sale (they made by audeze and are wired version of the mobius). If you want a super cheap quality sound go for the Phillips SHP9500 + V-Moda BoomPro.
@@thegrandmaslayr I love my Penrose X for the sound quality like super impressive audio but I got it so I can voice chat on Discord while gaming, which puts the Bluetooth audio over the game audio so not a pleasant experience for the price point. I read that Audeze might push a driver update that will help with this feature but not certain though and the mic quality is below average (even after the firmware update). I recently got the Dolby Atmos for Xbox for $15, which actually makes the sound experience better on my Arctis 1 and a little bit better on the Penrose X.
@@thegrandmaslayr Also, buy from Amazon or B&H or other website so you can easily return the Audeze Penrose X, if you do not like it. Audeze allows 30days return policy but the return shipping is on us at our own cost for shipping.
I found almost every gaming headset I tested had really bad sound quality. Went with a nice pair of music listening headphones and bought a mic
Try Audeze Pendrose/Mobius it is close to Audeze LCD-1 (sound-wise) and its cheaper.
For consoles wirless is king but for pc then yeah I would agree that headphones like sennheiser or audio technica would be substantially better.
What mic did you buy?
@@McEGGIES won't let me send link. But there many options on Amazon 'aux cord with mic' I got the one that says replacement for beats by Dr. Dre, and it's cheap, works really well, has lasted 2 years now, and people say the quality sounds good.
I also bought the Sony ch-7000n headphones which work really well and are comfortable. The wireless function won't work for gaming because it adds input lag so you would need the cord.
Personally I found these better than every pair of turtle beaches I ever bought
when will the kaira pro review be released?
Just got an arctis 7x a couple of days ago because of your review and I'm loving it so far
Do you still like them
My 700 gen 2 died yesterday i had it from the 4th of December wouldn't turn on or charge got my money back and got the arctis
Let's assume your 700 2. gen would still work...which one would you prefer and why? I'm not sure which one I should buy.
@@jysmoke1494 the 700 has more features Bluetooth and super human hearing which is just amplified sound with bass lowered down there is also an app you can use on your phone so you can adjust the settings on the fly but need to update the headset first on pc or laptop.you can also have paring issues at times with the dongle and headset....steelseries has very similar sound crisp bass good build quality and very comfortable with no paring issues between the dongle and headset. steelseries has a sound engine you need to download on your laptop or pc to adjust setting to your liking....both have pros and cons my friend told me not to buy the turtle beach because he had loads of issues over the years with them i suppose he was right..i got the arctis 7 and i am happy with them..i also have astros a40s and tritton ax pro wired..which i used on my ps4 pro but are no use now as my ps5 has no optical port..if you are buying either try buy them from a store rather than online because if anything goes wrong it can be sorted quick
@@dotsfrazer wow, many thanks for your detailed reply. You helped me alot.
@@jysmoke1494 no problem
Hey ! I’m debating between these two headsets and I’ve heard that the sound quality on the turtle beaches is a bit better. What’s your opinion on that? I’m leaning towards those because the steel series has been sold out
Astro A40s or A50s for a wireless option.
A50 is terrible on xbox series x
What headset has independent chat volume? I have a turtle beach stealth 500x I’ve used for years with my Xbox one, it has game volume and a separate volume for chat volume. Has other controls for mute and audio presets as well as a button with 3 levels of mic monitoring.
I recently bought a stealth 600 gen 2 and a 700 gen 2 and neither have independent chat volume. It’s super frustrating.
Razer Kaira, you can low the volume of your friends mic and increase game one while playing.
Did you ever find one with the separate volume buttons? I'm looking for the same thing
9x got a pretty big software update the other day. a lot better now. most connection issues have been resolved
When was that? I did an update about a month ago and didn’t notice any changes
@@edgarcmtz it was actually just a few days ago, firmware 18.0.0.0
Is update automatic or do I have to plug it into computer and go to site?
@@asleepart11_16 You'll need a PC or Mac, download steelseries engine 3 and install it, plug your headphones into the computer and it'll automatically update.
@@swin.117 Thanks.
No astro a50s? :( wanted to see a review with series x
astros are overrated and really not even good AT ALL. just hyped up and everyone takes the bait
I have the A50s and they work and sound great! Going on 4 years with them. By far the best sounding headset out there. If you have the money, go for it.
@@1GekoKing have you ever had a pair of A50's? I've got A50's and Steelseries. Best headphones on the market and definitely worth the money. You always pay for what you get. With everything! You're probably just salty using your £10 headset because you can't afford a proper pair 🤣
If it were between big ole Astro A50's and Penrose it would be a way better option to go with the penrose, Penrose will sound way better with 100mm magnetic drivers compared to the little 50mm drivers on the Astros and all-around connectivity. Also, the penrose look so much cleaner compared to the big ole clunky looking A50s 🤷♂️
@@1GekoKing what do you have since your a expert? Just so you know I own Plantronics 800LX so before you call me a Astro fanboy is out of the question.
So far I’ve owned two pairs of Arctic 9X in the past 5 months and they are poorly designed with cheap plastic. They break easily with the ear connection with the steel and it’s not like I’ve been damaging them on purpose I’ve honestly been taking care of them but this is a common issue that I saw with other reviews on the arctic 9x
Please, please include the headset volume in your reviews! I bought the arctis 7x, following your advice but the volume is just not enough. Same story why I returned my astro a50 gen 4's!
Would you recommend it or should I look for a different one
@@joshparton9029 its very comfortable but it's just not loud enough.
@@Dutchy- so I shouldn’t get it
@@joshparton9029 that depends on what you prefer. Sounds good, is comfortable.
@@Dutchy- thanks 😊
Those ARCTIS 7X looking pretty fire 🔥
I highly recommend
SESH
I got the 600 gen 2 twice and both times it had what I’m pretty sure was a short in it and the audio kept cutting out and acting up so would not recommend getting that
I have it now and I can say it’s so cheap made, the part where you can extend it out to put On your head i think it broke within 2 months of having it
How is having to change eq settings with an app a con for the stealth 700 when it’s more convenient and faster than having to plug your headset to you computer every time to do so? It wasn’t a con for the other headsets that also uses an app.
Absolutley avoid the turtlebeach stealth 600 gen 2 with the series x. It worked great for the first month, but now for the past 2 i have been having issues of it randomly disconnecting which also seems to disconnect my controller. The only way to fix it is to hard reset the console. Even then the issue still happens after like 30 minutes of playing. This is still happening even after downloading the latest firmware.
I have had the 700's for several months now and it's been absolutely amazing. Really felt anxious going into it because of some reviews but they've been great.
Turtle beach headphones sound good but they break way too easy and I have heard many other people complain about it.
FYI the stealth 600 TB are extremely easy to break. Mine didn't even last two months. For those with larger heads the cheap plastic will fail and fall apart.
Appreciate the highlights of the reviews. I just returned the artic 7x because the sound is inferior to my LucidSound LS50X. The Artic 7x ear pads get too warm and the sound is lackadaisical. My issue with my LucidSound is they get too heavy on the top of my head, and I get tension headaches.
Have you tried any other headsets? I currently have astro A10s and want to step
Up to a big boy headset. I play competitive shooters, mainly warzone. Im so lost in the vast sea of varying reviews
@@banehogs5589 I have indeed. The Astro A50. It’s more comfortable for long sessions and the sound quality is great. I still think the lucid sound LS50X is superior. If I didn’t get tension headaches, I’d wear them all day. Easy setup with phone and game and extremely good sound. I wish they had a different headrest like the steel series. I bet they’d be fine for most people. The ear cups are comfortable, the sound is superior, the functionality is perfection.
@@jeremyanderson721 buy a mannequin head and put them on there when your not playing perhaps
I found a fix. I have a 1” latex mattress cover and I cut a piece to fit on top of my head under the Lucidsound. It works like a charm. Looks stupid and works perfectly.
that was the most comfortable review ive seen in a while ! keep it up handsome man ^^ haha
got today arctis 7x im really happy with it
How is the spatial audio?
@@jessemorgan2009 i still prefer my open back gsp500 cant compate quality really...but i like arctis because they are wireless
Used Steel Series 9x for Xbox Series X for a month. Very comfortable but if you have big ears, make sure to get the larger ear buds.
Pros:
- Charges EXTREMELY FAST and battery life is over 10 hours of continuous play (I got tired).
- Bluetooth connectivity is amazing and seamless (but has some cons, see below)
- sound is top tier for sure
- Very comfortable as mentioned above, but I have a big head and ears, so I need to get the larger ear pads and problem solved.
Cons:
- Although the Bluetooth connectivity is great, if you walk away from your xbox and it disconnects, you will most likely have to restart the headset or xbox (I had them exchanged a week later to make sure it wasn't a faulty headset, but it continued to happen).
- During my first week of using them, I noticed my friends couldn't hear everything I was saying (this mainly happened when I was connected to the xbox and bluetooth to my phone).
- This issue might have only happened to me, but I use an Elite controller (bought about two weeks prior to the headset) and I never had an issue with walking away from my xbox and coming back, it would reconnect every single time. But once I started use the Steel Series 9x, it seemed that the Elite controller would bug out, I would have to restart my xbox, turning the controller on and off or even trying to resync wouldn't work. I thought I was going crazy, but I used my old Razer Kraken (wired) headset, and tested this out multiple times. Not once did the Elite controller have an issue reconnecting. With the Steel Series X, it would have about 50% of the time.
Overall, the headset is amazing and I would actually recommend it, especially for the price ($200). The cons can be avoided and people might think "user error, stop leaving the room with your controller or headset", I agree, but those are features that are supposed to work 100% of the time. This could easily be an Xbox Series X issue, but doesn't seem so. Once they perfect the connectively issues, you will never need another headset again.
Still trying to get the XSX, looking for a new mic though. Been through a rough drought with the basic apple headphones and the Xbox app lol. Thinking about the 9x, any recommendations ?
I think the 9x and Stealth 700 are the best for XSX in terms of simplicity due to their instant connections. You can’t really go wrong though.
@@Basketballguy9530 you know when it releases or if it’s already sold out ??
@@Basketballguy9530 appreciate you bro, imma download the app and see if I can’t get one!
Why the arctis 7x over 9x? I'm in-between these 2 but need to know why 7x is better. All the reviews I've read say the 9x is better so I'm not sure who to trust.
The 7x is better because it's $50 cheaper and uses a dongle to connect to the Xbox. The 9x uses Xbox Wireless to connect. Xbox Wireless can be pretty inconsistent, and the 9x is known to disconnect often. That's just a known issue with Xbox's wireless connectivity. The dongle is provided by Steelseries and is "guaranteed lossless." The only thing that the 9x has over the 7x is bluetooth connectivity, but if you're not using the headset for music listening or taking calls while gaming, the 7x is miles better in every way.
@@mysticalmagic9259 but the 7x isn't available anywhere 😔 I can get a 9 at my best buy today.. 😔 I guess it's true about waiting.
@@mysticalmagic9259 found one yesterday at Walmart! Loving it so far! Now I just need to figure out how to get the best out of it.
@@mysticalmagic9259 But no bluetooth. I'd gladly pay extra to have the BT added to the 7x. I'm constantly switching from console to PC and even phone, with the 9x I could have both connected no need to change the dongle all the time.
But ofc there's the connectivity issues with the 9x which is a drag. I'm watching reviews and comments and getting turned back from any of them, one because of unreliable connection to Xbox SX and the other one for not being able to have a second device connected without having to manually reconnect the dongle
No Lucidsound LS50's? Shame you missed one of the best headsets made for xbox and pc.
I purchased both of them and out the box 700 gen 2 no doubt sound better than the Steelseries 7x I wanted to like the steelseries from all the hype but honestly Turtle is the way to go
The 700's sound great. I also have the HS75 and the Stealths are far better
I had the 9X for my Xbox One X. They were absolutely terrible with connectivity, they'd drop out repeatedly during gaming and I sit about 1m away from the console. Have bought the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 for Xbox after watching one of your other videos where the mic didn't seem all that bad. Having only listened to music on the Turtle Beach so far, the sound quality is okay and you do get more external noise entering the ear than with the 9X. New Xbox arrives tomorrow, hope they do well!
Update?
As I also have these issue's. How much difference did you noticed on sound quality in regards footsteps and bass?
@@lars35 steel-series were far better audio quality. Bass was way superior as well. These headphones also disconnect intermittently and they’re only compatible with an Xbox.
I use a plug in 2TB usb seagate storage, apparently this could be causing Bluetooth drop outs.
SteelSeries is incredibly quiet over the others. This is something I never see reviews discuss. SteelSeries has practically half the volume of other headsets in the same price range.
I’ve heard this from other reviews, it sounds like it can be resolved through a software update
I have a steelseries 9x. It's a good headset. The major downfall that I hate is what you get out of range and go back in range it doesn't Auto reconnect. And the range isn't that great. That might just be the way Microsoft's proprietary Bluetooth signal is sent. I'm not sure
I have the astro a50 and I can move more than 7-8 meters and stay connected , it is useful when you need to do something (take leak :-) ) when you are still in the lobby of a multiplayer party. :-)
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Did you encounter some audio skipping with the Stealth600? I love mine but they ''click'' every like 2-3 minutes. It is very minoir but still a little bit annoying with a brand new headset. I think all Xbox wireless headset do this after looking on the web.
Just picked up your pick for $50! Thank you for the recommendation 👍
About the mic of penrose is really an preference of each person, because for me it's my best headset and best mic ever used on a headset, the steelseries was broken after 5 months
After getting the Arctis Pro Wireless ($330) last year I can’t see myself getting any other brand ever again, worth every single penny, but I’m not sure how compatible it will be with my series x when it arrives in a couple of days, will I need to buy a new headset??
Update on compatibility?
@@gspot206 I had to plug into the controller to chat, unfortunately the right speaker quit working last weekend and I never bought a warranty so I’m looking for a new headset again
Curious how the newly released Microsoft Wireless headset stacks up
Not that well, a lot of people have stated that it gets uncomfortable after a lot of use, has worse sound quality than others at the price, and they are quite hard to connect, I’ve seen a lot of people say to just get something like a pair of turtle beaches or steel series.
@@jordan_tyce3861 Yeah I just bought the Arctis 9x the other day and really like them. They feel comfortable, sound great and the microphone sounds great for a wireless headset. Was just curious how the Microsoft option is. I've seen reviews where people loved it. It has a adjustable eq so sound quality should be able to be adjusted to your liking.
THANK YOUUUU
AND juste for xbox usage, the 9x is better than 7x ? ( apart from connection problems)
The 9x is only better if you simply must have Bluetooth as well. The 7x has a much more stable connection due to the dongle and sounds identical. I owned both and sold the 9x as I was having connection issues and never used the Bluetooth.
@@clawson32104 thank you men, finnaly. I bougt the 9x.. but is use the bluetooth for discord on xbox.. but the connection issue are terrible... I regret my choice
I have the 9x and if you have a problem, good luck. They responded to 0/8 tried to just send me a small wheel assembly since one side is either halfway or off. No response except saying they can’t sell parts?! HUH!?
I can't decide between the Steelseries 7x and the Astro A50. The A50 seems like the king of headsets from the research I've done but is it worth twice the price of the 7x? And how do the soundscapes compare, in terms of positional tracking (footsteps, jets flying overhead, etc) and overall sound quality?
If you're looking at the price range of the A50 then you should really be looking at the Penrose. The Penrose has planar magnetic drivers (which is serious audiophile gear that can usually only be found in $700+ headphones) and the sound quality blows the A50 out of the water.
@@RazorIanceAre they really? I want to dump the A50s because the customer support is the worst
@@fabstrong4421 They absolutely are, I have audiophile gear myself and the Penrose compares very very favorably. Audeze also has pretty good customer support (though they're really swamped for this launch because this is pretty much their first mass produced product.) Now the Penrose does has some strange quirks and kinks that need fixing but in my experience Audeze have been very open and transparent about how they have been improving some of the issues.
Where are the Astros?
Fax
Fantastically informative. Great video, thank you.
No Astro headsets? Logitech? Not a very wide range of headsets you got there
I bought the astro a40 tr mixamp headset did the firmware update and after hours of fine tuning audio it never sounded right still ended up returning them
Headsets with mix amps and higher end headsets are useless on the new consoles unless you buy an optical adapter
I love My Arctis 9x set, I do get the weird powering up issue with the new Series X but never had that with the One X (I have several friends whom also own the 9X headset and report the exact same experience going from One X to Series X) I'm pretty sure that's more of a Microsoft issue than SteelSeries issue. Hopefully it will be patched when they figure it out. Great overall review, loved the video!
You have to update them with the steelseries engine. That should fix the issue
@@teno-will1369 Thanks I will try that. I honestly hadn't thought about that since I never actually downloaded that software when I bought the headset. Much appreciated :-)
@@erichilton2364 what you using now?
I tried most of these myself and went with the Astro A40. For my series X
How are the a40s treating ya?
@@8867jrod very comfy. Sound is pretty good I hear foot steps and stuff Only complaint is voice chat can get loud. And hearing finer details can be missed But I just lowered volume on my friends gamertag during chat so it doesn't become through as loud
It's so bad to what it was before. The Toslink connection removal wasn't it
@@marcomaccoronado can you link the one you bought please? I heard the sound got a lot worse for some reason on the A40s
Astros never disappoint I use to be a hardcore turtle beach user and wanted to try astros and i never went back after that
I have the stealth 600 gen 2 and if you have a big head like me, youre going to be uncomfortable the first couple times you wear them. I have the adjustments to max length and the compression of the headphones is still a little uncomfortable(compared to my sony wireless over ear headphones) but they work perfectly fine for me, aside from the first tightness, and im not a super hardcore gamer, battery lasts a good while.
No Astro A50? Probably the best sounding headset you can buy😕
But they ain’t even the best on the market
Not even close to being the best 🤦🏽♂️
Turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2's with updated firmware with Dolby Atmos is the best I've tried so far.. but I haven't tried steel series yet, heard too many negative reviews about connectivity with those
Where can I get the Arctis 7X since neither Amazon nor Bestbuy have them for sale?
You can buy at Walmart too
@@VideoGameFanatic2011 I just went online at Walmart and I don't only see the 9X and Arctis 1 - 3 - 5 and the Pro only those I see.
@@Espeedy80 It's out of stock on Walmart's website and on the manufacturer's website too. What I had to do was to search to see if there was a Walmart near me that had one by using different zip codes and or city names. I found one store that had them an hour away from me. I called to make sure they had it then I drove to go pick it up. Here's the link to the headset on the Walmart website. www.walmart.com/ip/Steelseries-Xbox-Arctis-7X-Headset-for-Series-X-S/996217534
@@Espeedy80 When you click on the link open it up with the Walmart app so you can see which stores have it in stock. It won't let you do that on the actual website for some strange reason.
@@VideoGameFanatic2011 I already checked but right now they don't have available
planar magnetic headphones in general are better than dynamic headphones until you go into the flagship range where you get dynamic drivers made with exotic materials and shapes that mimic the sound wave productions of planars. I've also found them to do the whole "out of head sound presentation" lightyears better. I used to use a set of monoprice monolith m1060's on my PC with dolby headphone and it actually did sound like 5 quality, large speakers were set up around me which I found to be a massive advantage.
I have the TB Stealth 600. Like it in superhuman mode, great for BR / multi-player shooters players. Mic is not the best. Been considering the 700s
I just upgrade from the 600 to 700. Totally worth it, sound awesome trust me.
Astro A40 TR with Mixamp needed to be on here.
Can't use the optical cable since there is no port. They don't sound the same anymore even after uodate.
@@i_amChrisJxmes Yeah I know, I have a pair and I also tried the “best” headphones for Series X they recommended: the Arctis 7x. Even with the optical port gone and only using USB I still thought the sound was superior on the A40s with Windows Sonic. I took the Arctis 7x back the next day.
@@repr3sent827 haven't tried the arctis but I've had the arctis pro with game dac on ps4 and I sold them when I got my astro a40 trs. I'm just pissed I can't use them how I did because they are my favorite gaming headphones ever.
@@i_amChrisJxmes damn bro, the A40s w/mixamp are better than the Arctis Pro w/gamedac? I would have bought the Arctis Pros for sure if they made them for Xbox, everybody was hyping those up. Well at least now I know I didn’t miss out on anything. I do hear what you’re saying though, the sound quality isn’t quite the same on the A40s without the optical, but I still though they sounded batter than the Arctis 7x.
@@repr3sent827 they probably do sound better than the arctis. Arctis are mehh.
I have the arctic 9x and I had soooo many problems and it would frequently not go through in gamechat and I talk a lot in gamechat so that was a huge problem for me. It sometimes wouldn’t connect at all. I know this was the headset because my turtle beach ones would work perfectly fine when I talked in gamechat. Overall the article 9x have great sound and are super comfy. But they’re heavy on your head compared to turtle beach and would constantly fall off of my head when I would move which I do alot of when I game. Also when I switched from the $50 turtle beach ones to the Arctis 9x, all of my friends told me the mic sounded alot shittier. So when it comes down to it your personal preference is what rlly matters. But to be honest I prefer turtle beach.
I had the same issue with my friends saying my mic sounded shitty but it Also gets worse over time
Wait the one he chose at the end was the one that he said had all kinds of problems connecting. But the first thing he said was he chose that one because it has a rock solid connection and is comfy......a bit confused.
I bought the Kaira pro, and wow.. they are amazing.
I had the 9x and had to return them for the connection issues discussed in video. I swapped them for the Kaira Pro. Big improvement in almost every way. I prefer how the mic can go into the 9x and comfort is almost the same maybe 9x beats it slightly. Kaira blocks out more outside noise however.
Can’t wait to get mine on the 28th
Do you have a review of corsair HS75 xb?
Turtle beach 700 and 600 mic are good, idk what your smoking. Especially compared to the artics mic
I have the 9X have have constant connection issues... Idk what to try. Already fiddled with my router settings.
Is the software up to date? They released a few patches for them.
@@UnknownUser_0000 I'll look into it. I only got them a month ago.
@@seebooze You'll also need a computer to connect them too.
@@UnknownUser_0000 gotcha! Thanks, I'll let ya know how I make out
@@UnknownUser_0000 oh, it was "critical" update, 👍
I have the Stealth 700 gen 2 and they're great. Make sure you update them as soon as you get them. I did the update thru PC but I think you can use the phone app to update. Another great thing is that it connects to my phone via Bluetooth so as I'm playing i can listen to music and if a phone call comes in I can still use the headset for the phone call and still play. For $150 is an awesome headset.
Can you use the stealth 700s while you’re charging them ?
@@Yo-HoLD-mY-WeeD Yes
Are you using them on the new series x or s ? Heard about pairing problems
@@Yo-HoLD-mY-WeeD I have the Xbox Series X. But before I pair it with the console I watched other reviews that said to update the headset via PC before using them and after the update the headset paired just like a controller and I haven't had one issue with them.
@@MagdielLopez i see. Well thanks for the information. I’ll be upgrading from gen 1 Astro a50s. Would buy another new pair but the usb is Garbo with the astros.
I bought the astro a50 gen 4 big mistake their terrible static clicking noise an lose sound
With the Microsoft 1st party headset coming. Will you compare this to the mix? Really interested in comparison with the Astro and Turtle beach
Nice job. Sucks the SS Arctis 7x seems to be out of stock still from all major sellers. Been that way since xmas
Check Walmart consistently as they always seem to have it available even more than Steelseries themselves. I just ordered another pair today with free 2 day shipping
Great video, I've had astro a5's, tritton ax pros, top end headsets, but I've discovered that the standard Xbox headset with the Dolby Atmos for headphones app on Xbox is really good, as good as the Astros easily, the headset is £40 and the Dolby app is £10 i think, but you can get a free trial, well worth a try if you are on a budget and want a surround sound headset
Are you still convinced it is similar to Astro A50? Or have you changed thoughts yet?
Can you do a comparison between the Penrose and new B&O headphones, they are supposed to be the two best headsets on the market for gaming but no other comparison I seen
Starting to love my stealth 700s 😍😍
Where’s the Astro A50’s/40’s?
Hard to do a comparison without those….
curious how you rank the latest Razer Nari Ultimate 7.1 with haptic.???.
i have the Stealth 700 1st Gen,, they are OK, good sound, but, not comfortable after a few hours.
so i then got the Razer Thresher for Xbox, and absolutely love them. very comfortable, stays connected, good battery life, and even with my tinnitus being as bad as it is, i hear footsteps and sliding from other players my teammates miss. mic, according to other players, is fairly solid/clear.
But, the idea of Haptic feedback ( feel where a shot comes from, not just have to try to spot it on screen ) sounds great to me.
just want to know if they are worth it for just the Haptic side of things, or if the 7.1 surround is a modest upgrade over the current Thresher i have.
You all saying 'Why no Astro A50?' The Astro A50 for next gen doesn't work out the box for the next gen consoles and the sound quality isnt great after firmware update. There's work arounds like buying HDMI extractors or placing the optical cable into the TV but again the headset is not 100%. Check out the Website/Twitter for more information regarding upgrading the extractors and buying apps like Dolby Atmos. It's not great reading.
How do you connect the stealth 600 gen 2 to the xbox series X
Same as your controller, but unless you have a small head and don't need to adjust headband from closed position then do not buy, the head band WILL snap
Not 1 astro?
Why do headphones need wireless adapters? Is that different than Bluetooth or what?
How does the Arctis 7x sound compare with the Turtle Beach hesdsets? I have Gen One Stealth 600 and can't find anything that sounds even close in Destiny 2, specifically the Surround and Bass using the stock Windows Sonic for Headphones.
How do you not review the A50s in this?
Too expensive for most
@@Alex859G thats not true.
Penrose is here and it's £$300 Astros are cheaper.
Issue with A50 wireless is although it works via USB after update they aren't the same quality as they were on Xbox One.
I have them and noticed an immediate difference and have no got 7X. I don't think they are as good as A50s on the One but they are better than A50s on the Series X.
I am here cos I am interested in the Audeze Penrose X headset that might match A50 in sound. Very worried about the comfort though as they look similar to my past Turtle Beaches which would hurt the top of my head after long (2-3 hours) use.
I don’t recommend the Stealth 600 Gen. 2 because the headband broke (left side) after more than three months after I purchased them in December 2020. And this recently happened on April 2 so just great. Keep in mind that is my second Turtle Beach headset the ones before these were $48 and have lasted me more than three years. [ April 5, 2021]
It was said in the video that the Audeze Penrose x could also be connected to Playstation, do you mean using a 3.5 mm jack directly to the Playstation control? or using the USB that it brings can be updated to be compatible with Playstation?
You can use the usb dongle on the he Penrose X for wireless PS5 connection. It has a Xbox/PC switch similar to the Steelseries Arctis 7x .
Subscribed when he said he played Destiny 2. Eyes up Guardian!
I get a Warlock vibe :)
Xbox X is still a top Console without buying the new ones. what do you think about the Arctis pro wireless or Arctis 9x or even the Razer Kaira pro
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no rig 800 in this comparison? it's my go-to set.
9x does not have a dongle. You have to by a separate dongle
Was expecting to see Razer Nari Ultimate on the video, not good enough or you just forgot them? Because I have been reading that those are one of the best.
I wouldnt recommend them. They sound good but the microphone is really bad. My friends could hear me trough party.
Mario Vazquez thanks for the feedback
@@rome2166 my bad i meant that they couldnt hear me.
@@mariovazquez7673 anyway, just found out why they aren't in this video, it is because it doesn't work on the new generation lmao I thought they were compatible with the new Xbox but it is not
@@0AFonseca is that why the mic doesnt work? It also has trouble connecting to the seriee x.
Why didn’t you compare the lucidsound to these?
I bought the turtle beaches and return them the following day.
I had connection issues with the Series X.
I love mine
@@cleo1488 I wish I would’ve done the same bro. The headset has a lot of connection issues with the new Xbox. I’d have to completely restart my Xbox at least once a day because of it. It also disconnected my controller and wouldn’t allow it to sync back up. Then finally the headset doesn’t even turn on anymore. I’ve taken great care of it and all of sudden it just stops working. Turtle Beach support has yet to respond back to me. Probably the worst headset I’ve ever bought
@@chriscurtis5883 exactly. I went with a wired headset
Have you had a chance to review the blackshark v2 pro? How does that compare to the Arctis 7x / 9x?
If anyone is wondering the arctis 9x is straight garbage. Worst connectivity on any wireless mic i have ever owned. BUY THE 7X IF YOU CAN. STAY AWAY FROM THE 9X RIPOFF
So I'm half way through this, and 2 headsets down and not one mention of if they are a stereo or digital headset, its a pretty big difference in performance and one i would not leave out of the review
Digital headsets are better sounding? Or the stereo?
I have a turtle beach px5 and its Great but can only plugged in via optic sound cable and the series x dont has the input for optic sound for mixamp
What Should i do ?
Adapter