SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Review. Don't Believe The Hype
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Review. Don't Believe The Hype. The Arctis Nova 7 headset is highly praised and recommended by other reviewers but I have higher standards. Don't Believe the hype.
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This is my review of the Steelseries Arctis Nova 7. The Arctis Nova 7 Wireless gaming headset isn't absolutely horrible however in my opnion it doesn't live up to absurdly high expectations set by other reviewers. There's no denning that they're very comfortable and feature packed but when it comes down to it the sound profile isn't all that it's cut out to be. In this SS Arctis Nova 7 review I go over why I think that is.
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Thank you for the video. I ordered these on a a Black Friday deal. I have the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro and I like them but not at the price tag. Also the app to update won’t launch on Mac, I don’t have a Windows PC. All I want is a headset for gaming on both consoles and occasionally sync to my Mac for homework.
Believe in hype! 😊
I know i'm a bit late to this review, but is there any good reason you can think of that your mic test sounded much, much worse than any other review of the product? Because it seemed almost intentional unless your product was defective.
It can sound quite a bit better if you speak quieter and place it to the side of your mouth rather than directly in front of it but it's still quite lack luster I also didn't use the EQ software to doctor it up.
I use my headset for gaming only and not music at all lol.
Now that I've said that would this position change the review if you were in my position? Also how do they rank against others in the same price bracket?
For in game sound these work. Footsteps and directional sound are just fine. If that's all you care about these could be great for you.
@DatGoodSir question I'm on ps5 should I use dts or linear pcm or dolby and does the footsteps sound clear
THIS is the video that sold me on the Artcis cause I like bass heavy. Ironic. BTW, love these.
Glad you like them. That's why I'm both objective and subjective in this review when I describe them because I know some people will like them.
Just saying if you want a headset that sounds like Bose or Sony headphones than you will be spending well over $180 for it. If you want a decent mid range headset than these are actually good. If you want something that absolutely blows your socks off, has amazing bass and clear dialogue than you’re looking at $300-$400 as this is how much it cost for premium headphones.
These aren't awful sounding for the money however they aren't nearly as good as everyone else made them out to be and I personally found them very disappointing because these were being reviewed by others as if they are the best sounding headset period regardless of price. I had to curb those expectations. I do think they are fairly priced for what you're getting though.
@@DatGoodSir That is likely because people have such low expectations and haven’t used or heard the higher quality $300-400 xbox headsets to compare these too. If you haven’t heard anything better than these are a massive upgrade above the regular $80 Xbox headsets most people use.
Good honest review. Don't know why you're getting some hate but whatever. As a PC gamer I suggest you go the audiophile headphones and a usb mic route if sound is the most important, unless you need the convenience of having an all in one headset
I bought these after long research and I think that they are amazing. Sound quality is kinda on lower level than HyperX Cloud alpha but instead they are wireless and much more comfortable.
I will agree that they are very comfortable!
As for wireless, there's the HyperX cloud 2 wireless which are amazing.
so its a downgrade from alpha?
@@Bos_Meong I would say it's similar but with weaker bass
@@mystic865it’s loud when you turn off volume limiter. I’ve never tried cloud alpha but imma try it
honest reviewer right here.. I bought these for the original price just because someone broke my hyper x flight s and I honestly dont like these at all. sound quality is not my cup of tea and i just started to have quality issue... its constantly playing white noise right now. Pro is its very comfy you wont get sweaty in the hot summer and it charges very fast.
And i have wuality issues with hyperx
@@HasimFN Are you trying to justify your nova purchase? lmao
These are amazing.
I am getting these for 160 dollars i want it for gaming and lil bit music
what wireless headset do you recommend for both gaming and music?
Audio Technica G1WL
For the price of a headset that can make it fine in music and gaming at the same time, you can get a nice and confortable wireless pair of gaming headset just to play games like nova 7 and buy a nice audio technica (or other more audiphile pair) to listen to music. Only disadvantage being the space you need, and ig you listen to music at the same time of playing. Be smart.
does it still feel loose when putting the band at the latest hole to make the clamp to the tightest level？
Nice review! I had SteelSeries Arctis Pro's for a long, long time which were flawless bar the comfort/weight for longer sessions
Thank you. I'm curious how the pros compare to the these. The Pros have even more hype behind them so I'm worried I would be even more let down haha. Right now I'm loving the Audio Technica G1WL and Audio Technica ATH M50x-STS headsets
@@DatGoodSir I’ve been seeing the Audio Technica’s are meant to be amazing. I ditched wireless and went back to my Beyerdynamic DT770 pros
@@VoltaReviews Ivr always wanted to try them. Maybe one day I will.
@@VoltaReviews I had the DT770 Pros for several years now and I wanna switch to wireless now haha :D
the cable is too stiff and I wanna step into the kitchen without excusing myself for 5 seconds every time in discord, it got quite annoying.
@@Goldy01 that’s a fair point. I do miss the wireless benefits for sure!
i think u didnt u didnt equlize the sound enough becauze i watched a video for eq on the steelseries engine and it truned out great (for me) even for music, but great video tho (sry for my bad english)
I'm glad you got it sounding good for you :D I tried many EQ settings for it but unfortunately I'm just a little too picky for this headset.
I had the Steelseries Arctis 9X for Xbox and felt like they had no bass, even tho i changed the EQ settings.
I don’t know if it’s a mistake to buy these. Is it possible to use them on Mac (for discord) and PS5 at the same time?
Only if you use the blouetooth connection at your PC.
What do you think now about hinges? I am about to return it because of them. Hinges just looks and feels unreliable. As if it might break any time
I don't think they're going to last for super long maybe a year or two.
returning something because you think it might break is insane
@@Scripzure I've dropped my arctis 3 about 3-4 metre drop, it didnt break, but its slightly loose compared to when i first bought it. It has survived 5 years till now and that slightly loose hinge wasnt an issue at all, it didnt grow weaker or gave way. After that drop, i bought an EVA shell case to store my headset for daily commute when not in use. Went through several pad and cable replacements and still alive and kicking today. Lookng at a wireless headset just for the comfort of not having a cable dangling when im gaming and in the zone. LOL.
i’m sorry you don’t like em, i wonder how you’d like the pros in comparison or maybe with a gamedac? i use em wireless and like em once i tuned them and removed the volume limiter etc. but I agree you shouldn’t have to do all that to make it sound good.
I got the original Arctis 7 Wireless and those were a great set of headphones, even for listening to music. They weren't the best but their sound was certainly far from offensively bad, after EQing. Out of the box, they were a bit muddy and had the same overwhelming bass that engulfed every other frequency, just like you said, but again, fine after an EQ. Pleasant to listen to music to. The bass isn't as "punchy" where it counts but it's still a nice, sparkly bright sound.
I then picked up the Nova Pro Wireless and, I don't know if I got a lemon or if GG's EQ glitched out on me or what, but the sound quality on those was HORRENDOUS. Like, $15 walmart clip-on on-ear headphones bad. Like Nintendo DS speakers bad. Even after EQing them I could not get them to sound better than offensively bad. I returned them pretty much instantly.
If you've used the OG 7 and the Nova 7, how do their sound profiles compare? And if you use the Nova 7 and the Nova Pro, do they sound similar? Because I really have to think I got a bad set, or maybe the EQ glitched out on me. And the reason why I think this is because, tonight, my beloved Arctis 7s started to sound really bassy, and despite my efforts I was unable to fix the sound... until I uninstalled GG (and replaced it with an older version of Engine) and reset the headset, and now they sound just like they did before.
And an edit, I just picked up a set of the NPWs that were actually new, and not used off of eBay. As well as installing a different version of GG. They sound a lot better, to the point where I am satisfied.
I think it’s interesting how you say the nice part about it
Yeah, just bought these and returning them. Bass is terrible. Mic is fantastic and comfort is good.
So this might not count. But as a user of the previous gen artic 7s, I can attest to the build quality. Those arms will go for years, about six or so for me. And I have a fat head.
The mic sounds a bit childish I would say…. I need to put more effort into my responses
I have to factory reset the headphones at least once per month, this is extremely annoying. They seem to freak out as soon as the battery level changes.
Rippppp
Dude i'm livid about this headset, the pre-made sound settings doesn't make them "usable" for music or videos.
I turn on a youtube song with the correct setting for music (on that sonar program) and the damn thing sounds muffled/tinny and constantly loops during the song.
If i can't get it working as even a fucking baseline headset should, i'm returning them.
I'll go on Ebay and trace down another gen 1 ps3 headset, because i know for sure that thing sounds better than this heavy thingamabob with bra-padding for earmuffs.
I've recently bought the Steelseries Arctis Nova 7X due to it's multi-platform connectivity, the fact that it has a dongle ánd an aux cable for wired use and mostly, because of many experienced people saying it's a good headset. Sadly for me, mine has some issues and I don't know how to fix them (yet). Firstly, when I record a video on my PS5 and watch it back later, (EA FC 24) my voice sounds a bit elektronic during random moments every several sentences despite me lowering the mic volume to 50% or so because of the max mic level being too loud and my voice then making the mic pop. I haven't heard the many, many tech youtubers I watched mention this problem at all. The mic also doesn't sound like a 150 dollar headset level mic but more like a budget headset's mic. I've also used the Steelseries GG app's engine to adjust the settings, including the mic, to make them better based on tech youtubers' tips. The headset also occasionally loses connection with the dongle whether I use the extension cord with it or the dongle on it's own despite the fact that I'm only a couple of meter away from the dongle. My brother has the same headset and we use ours simultanuously on PS5 to make video's for ourselves and he has more of a static hiss when his headset is on while I experience more of a robot voice during every few words used in every few sentences. Does anyone have any useful solutions to maybe help make this headset worth it's cost?
Did you buy directly from SteelSeries or through another site, for example Amazon sells through third parties that could be selling refurbished product?
@@ElAkerta I bought it through the NL's most well-known webshop who are generally known for doing their best. Sadly that doesn't always mean that the people they get their products from do the same.
Ugh. I'm shopping to replace my Logitech which was ruined by fragility... but the mic quality on my logitech is 100X better than your demo.
To be fair I think you could get a little better sound out of the mic if it wasn't so close to the mouth and if you messed around in the EQ settings but it's still not super great
i just bought these to replace my logitech g933. I like the connectivity options the nova offers but yea the audio quality even compared to the g933s are worse. I will try to mess with eq but so far not impressed with audio quality. It is comfortable though and I am hoping to get used to them.
I agree. The convenience and comfort of these are top notch but the sound leaves a lot to be desired but they're not outright terrible. I will say as others have pointed out male sure to find the volume limiter setting and disable that.
do you think these are worth £60 thats how much im getting them for
That's a good deal at that point imo.
I am convinced that good audio lies outside gaming headsets (myabe Drop collabs is exception)
I own HD560s, DT900 prox, DT770 pro (with EQ), he400se are really good for gaming. My latest purchase was edition XS and I happy about it. After 500$ diminishing returns are not worth it and if you are gamer it's better to upgrade something else
so far my favorite headsets so far have been the Audio Technica StreamSet ATH-M50x-STS for a wired one and the Audio Technica G1WL for a wireless headset.
Nah bro those sounds flat
I only use my head set for gaming, don’t know anyone who uses it for music
So, you’re a pc gamer, saying don’t believe the hype on a device that is designed for multiple devices? You do understand that a device designed solely for pc and a device that will work with a plethora of devices cannot be fairly compared right? Why would a pc gamer even consider a device that has been engineered in a way to work with other devices? That would be like getting annoyed at car because trains go straight to a destination rather than having to go around places? I look at reviews a lot and it’s really starting to annoy me that there’s content out there like this - the kind of content that only exists because you either didn’t think it through, or worse you did and just wanted another video uploaded.
What's a good wireless headset that is only designed for PC?
Seems like you didn't think through your comment..... please explain to me what headset is designed only for PC and can't be used on multiple devices?
Considerably worse than the 2017 Arctis 7's. Wish I could get my money back.
I'd donate them to charity but it would be an insult to whoever ended up with them.
Thanks SteelSeries
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The bass on mine burned out after 3 or 4 weeks of use. I'm livid.
Rippppp
@@DatGoodSir yeah any bass sounds like a wet fart. but i do have a good music headphone recc, ClearDryve220s. Surprisingly, some if the mosemt durable and reliable headphones I've ever used- yes, they're trucker headphones. They're really good.
I was gonna return my razer blackshark v2 pros for these but i was no way im trading those in for these after what I've heard 😂😂😂 also i hear the clamp force around the ears is pretty weak
Well you can if you want listen to music but these are for pure gaming tho so like you said yourself for gaming they are good.
JUST BOUGHT LAST NIGHT - NO CLAMPING FORCE. IVE MOVED THE HEADBAND TO THE LOWEST OPTION. NOT GONNA WORK. GOING BACK TODAY TO GET THE NOVA PRO INSTEAD - MY STEPSON HAS THOSEA AND THEY HAVE A TERRIFIC SEAL AND FEEL
I only care about comfort overall, low clamping force, and directional footstep audio. So these seem like a good choice.
They are very comfortable for sure. The clamping force is almost non-existent as well. Didn't have any issues with directional audio either
I also struggle with a white noise in right ear cup, unless I turn on bluetooth or if its charging.. Most annoying sound ever.
My copy didn't have that issue but that sounds irritating lol
@@DatGoodSir Seems to be a very common problem, it's all over reddit.. Steelseries just said its normal lmao
mute your mic
@@Existssjust need to mute the onboard mic
@@E30guySkye Already done, its a bluetooth problem, if i enable bluetooth no problems, if I disable it nothing is wrong.
Does the dongle work on android phones?
No, however it also has Bluetooth which does work on android phones
99% of any troubleshooting you see online will just be irrelevant nonsense about the similarly named predecessor headset, the Nova 7 wireless. No info about the mic being too quiet and the headset loving to just jump off the desk or wherever you have it for no reason.
The headband is also too big. This headset was clearly meant for airheads and you will also notice a lot of your own hair falling out because this thing loves to rub up against your scalp. I had a better experience with the cheaper turtle beach headsets that actually fit my head and didn't cause pre-mature hair loss.
Best sound quality headset to buy? Give me some to look for
Do they have to be wireless? If not I highly recommend the Audio Technica ATH-M50xSTS if you're on PC. I also use the Audio Technica G1WL when I want something wireless. There is also the Audeeze Maxwell although I haven't personally tried those.
@@DatGoodSir I have a PS5
@@DatGoodSir and yea wireless
@@DatGoodSir Same Q as above. I use mine not just for gaming and music but for meetings, and I pace when I talk (standing desk) so I *love* wireless. I've been using a Logi G-935 and love its audio but it's falling apart. Any recommendations for a good "buy it for life" wireless headset?
I wish I saw this video before I bought them. I got the impression that these were all round the best headphones for the price but I was using a rig 500 which is better in every aspect except for the extra features, and that was only 1/4 of the price. It's basically a scam.
Yeah I don't feel as If they're terrible but I refuse to believe they're the BEST like everyone made them out to be
The friggin blue led is too bright at night in bed. My partner has a pissy fit over it and it keeps flashing too.
I don't know how these YT'ers get that mic audio across. I've been gaming with mates that have a variaty of headsets and their mic audio is never that bad as in these review vids. Not calling out this guy here, it is just weird that any channel any headset how they present the mic audio is alway so much worse.
I think perhaps it's just because it's side by side next to a great mic. If the whole video was recorded on the headset then there wouldn't be any higher standard to compare to maybe. Also I was talking quite loud so it was peeking a little bit too. But headset mics are such an afterthought to me
Got these for my series x and they blow. Of course there’s no area to adjust anything.
They're purely for gaming. That's the reality. You're looking at $150 vs the Audio-Technica that are $250, so I would expect a $100 difference in sound. Where the Nova 7 has an advantage is the battery life and noise-cancelling mic. The G1 has better range thanks to larger drivers and a mic that picks up more ranges. But if you care about music, you'll skip both and go Sennheiser or HiFiMan
I also agree it's not fair to compare them. The reason I did is because lots of other reviewers talked as if these were the absolute best period, a statement I 100% disagree with.
@@DatGoodSir As a Nova 7 owner, I did agree with some of your points. However, I think at $150, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better pair until you hit the $250 mark. That's really where the cost-to-performance sets the Nova 7 apart, because most gamers could live with the tradeoffs and be perfectly content. So they're the end-all-be-all of $150 and cheaper sets, but to your point, not as well-rounded as some slightly more expensive sets
are the compatible with ps4?
They make an "Arctis nova7P" for the PlayStation version
Audeze maxwell is the master race!!
At some point maybe I will try them I've been getting recommended them a lot. In the meantime I enjoy the Audio Technica G1WL
@@DatGoodSir How is your experience with battery life and speed of charging with those? For the price i have seen them I can buy a nice and confortable wireless pair of gaming headset just to play games like nova 7 and buy a nice audio technica (or other more audiphile pair) to listen to music. I dont care about the space you need, and i dont listen to music at the same time of playing. So I can swith them without hesitation
its a best headphones i had so far!!!
try the bluetooth on music and try telling me the bass is shit
Nah, I own these and they sound great, what more could you want from a pair of gaming headphones? Flat and clear wide-spectrum sound. plus an EQ to go with it, so u can boost what you want. just turn off the limiter in the GG software and you're good. sounds good for music and gaming. yes mic sounds thin, but it's a gaming headphone, not geared towards calls or vocal recordings. Only wish there was the GG software for xbox so customisations can be done in the console and not on PC. (PS I'm a pro Mix and mastering engineer) these headphones are really great for the price.
If you use them and like them that's awesome. I believe many people would enjoy them. To my ears they did not sound flat. The steel series EQ is a nice start but not quite the ideal solution. I prefer to use Equalizer APO because it's not limited to only 10 bands. These as I stated aren't that bad however they are nowhere near "the best" as they are pinned out to be by other reviewers. I personally use the Audio Technica G1WL if I want something wireless.
@@DatGoodSironk
why do arctis mics sound so ass
The vast majority of gamers and people are clueless about sound, more audiofools then files for sure.
I’m completely done with gaming headsets, i hoped the features would make a difference, mostly the virtual surround.
Funny enough most people and reviewers think it’s actual surround sound, while it doesn’t even work in a test video. It’s all left and right and playing with doppler effect and timing.
For PC, i will never ditch the Audio Technica ath-m50x, the legend and workhorse of headphones.
Altough i have a great ASMR mic, Blue Yeti. I nowadays prefer a shitty mic lol. A good mic is only necessary for serious recording, for gaming, a nostalgic crappy mic is MUCH better : D
The only headset i was FORCED to get is for the PS5, but these are actually good: INZONE Buds.
Sadly headphones on consoles get even worse :/
The spatial audio and surround sound is often for PC only (JBL Quantum, INZONE, etc).
And the volume is too soft….
Kids have no idea about good sound, which is a good thing, now they satisfied with a single headset stuffed with features. And yes they are great and very handy, and as you said, their not terrible or nothing.
But any reviewer that’s actually experienced could confirm these things are not on par with stuff like the Audio Technica’s
I've used the M50x's for 6 years so I think that's why I'm spoiled 😂
@@DatGoodSir Man i LOVE those things! And there is a headset version of it as well, which i wanted for the PS5, but unfortunately its only wired 2 meters, i couldnt use it.
If they release a wireless version compatible for the ps5 i’m getting it!
For now the INZONE’s will do : ) little earbuds have their unique advantages 🤠
@@DatGoodSir I'm currently using my m40x's with a boom mic cable for gaming however the complete lack of sidetone and my want to go wireless was leading me down the road of these steelseries. How disappointed would I be?
turn off volume limiter on the pc software
SteelSeries Arctis 9 failed after 11 months.
A 180$ headphones doesnt provide orchestr level music experience 😮 no way!
Audio Technica M50X is $150
I got Philips Fidelio X3 for 150 euro on sale.
i love my steelseries but i dont have those ha
You would probably like these tbh. But also if you already have the old Arctis 7s idk if it's worth the upgrade or not.
@@DatGoodSir ya my arctis 7s are pretty great they have lasted me so long ha I broke the band finally though now so i need to get a new pair
Looking at some of the salty comments here are hilarious. I think you've hit a nerve with the people who bought the headset, likely at full price. Deep down they agree with you, but are so butthurt they're lashing out.
Thank you for your take on this, really helps balance the pros and cons - I'll probably try them anyway as the Audio-Technica ATH-G1WL don't seem to exist in the UK anymore.
Curious what the side-tone situation is like with the Nova 7's, is it even close to natural? I love that my Arctis 3's with Logi external USB soundcard sounds so natural.
i have these for full price, i agree with this review 100%. feelsbadman
Arctics 7s are waaaaaaay better
And whys that? What's better?
I said what's better. @@ben7ani
@@JayJay-oh1is but why though? I want to know cus im on the fence between the two
There are not even close to being better lol
Hypebeast crap like the Hs80 rgb
seems like clickbait
It is a sensational title but it's also my honest personal opinion
I found them very uncomfortable and regret this purchase to this day. Fails to connect sometimes to pc. Sound is okay, not an upgrade over a40s in sound or comfort. Big sad tbh.
you are an overwatch player... thats enough for me to know better. whining about Audio quality. what are you an Audiophile my guy?. They are sub $200 headsets...
Overwatch player 💀 my main game is Quake Champions and CS:GO. You're allowed to disagree with my opinion especially when it's related to something as personal as audio. $200 can get you a really decent sounding pair of headphones. I got a pair of used Audio Technica G1WL and they're amazing sounding.
Why so.... salty?
Massive L unsubscribed
If you want to unsubscribe because of differing audio preferences then go ahead lol.
@Dat Good Sir wow no need to be so hostile, I just stated my opinion.
@@wusinger89 Looking at this little interaction, I'd say you were the one being hostile. "A massive L" how exactly? He just gave his opinion... he explained why and it was helpful to many people, myself included. Not sure why you're so butthurt over one opinion, in one of his videos and so much so that you felt the need to comment like that and announce your departure.
First video I've seen so far - I might still try the headset for myself, but appreciate the different take vs all of the other reviews. I'll subscribe to counteract this grumpy douchebag 😂.
@@wusinger89 He also stated his opinion
@@wusinger89 and he wasn't hostile at all lol