#1.) Is Comfort. (Doesn't matter how good it sounds if you can't wear it long) #2.) Sound is the next most important, #3.) price is least important... to a degree
are peoples heads and ears really that sensitive? i could be wearing a brick on my head and i wouldn’t notice if i’m invested in a game and the sound is good.
For me also important: I have keyboard and mouse from steelseries. I like the quality around the brand. As the nova pro wireless is not the best in all areas it is still good and comfortable. That's why I have taken steelseries Nova pro wireless. But not for gaming! For home office work! The micro is excellent 👌 in Ms teams. And I i can wear the headphones the whole day without pain! Jabra had good quality but I got pains after 15 min.
When i was in my mid teens i was a semi pro competetive cod player. This is back around black ops 2 is when i got really heavily into it. I quit playing after ghost. Came back in cold war and now playing in mw2 (Still Weird saying mw2 again btw) at 24. Realized im just as much of a angry tryhard as i was 10 years ago but with slightly less polished skill. And your videos have been helping me pick a new headset to upgrade from my rig 800. Since the world of competitve isnt just astros and scuffs anymore. Great videos keep it up
Your reviews are awesome. I appreciate the focus on comfort and design. I got these 🎧 and already love all the features, especially listening simultaneous audio from Bluetooth and wireless 2.4 GHz.
LETS GO!! buy the Audeze Maxwells EZ lol. Can’t wait for the Maxwell wicked cushion release. When shopping, if you look at the headsets mentioned here, the sound quality is going to be good. So now you’re just looking at price and features/functions.
I bought the Audeze Maxwell's after watching your review on them and I've gotta say, it's by far one of the best sounding headphones I've ever had. As for the weight it definitely is heavier but honestly I never notice it because Audeze distributes the weight so well with the headband. The one thing I hate is that the AudezeHQ software absolutely blows.
I've been eyeing this for a while. I have a Pulse for my PS5. I like it. It's got great functionality for multiplayer games. It's not the best sounding headset I have. But I like it. Also, I have nothing for the XBOX. I have a few wired headsets for my gaming PC. I might be able to use them with the XBOX, but it would be corded. And might need to use some extension cables for the audio to reach. But I'd rather use a wireless headset instead. So the Maxwell for the XBOX, and possibly single player PS5 games might be my answer.
One reason I picked the Audeze Maxwells was I was sick of the plastic on headsets breaking after a few months, of just ordinary all day use. The mostly metal construction was one of the key features that got me there. I was willing to pay that premium, almost $500 AUD, for a quality headset that could last me years instead of months. I'm not an audiophile, nor play FPS, so as long as they sound good my ears I'm happy, and I did notice a difference from my previous Sony WH headset to the Maxwells. It was a nice bonus to me. I avoided active noise cancelling as I need to hear my partner, and with the Sony unit the nc mic dug into my ear, very uncomfortable.
Isn't the bit that connects the cups to the band made of plastic? I know I'm passing on it because of the bluetooth but that plastic bit concerns me after my experiences with the stealth 700s and some steel series sets.
I guess the real determining factor for most people initially when looking to purchase a product like a headset is budget, what is realistically available at your price point. Compare, weigh up the different options, and buy the headset that best matches your own personal needs. I could be wrong its just my personal opinion. love your content btw brother. 👍
If you can, try make a review of Sennheiser HD 800 S. Audiophiles says it's best premium audiophile headphones for gaming. I want to see your opion on these. It's my next headphones one day
I’ve got the Bose gaming headset, 700 gen max2 and the artics 9x but got the stealth pro after all the great reviews and have no regrets. Awesome headset.
I called 52 audeze dealers from their list and found one that h ad two, I pulled the trigger finally after over a month of researching and I'll have them Friday, I'm on the waiting list on wicked cushions
The most important things is sound then comfort but also a make or break for me is simultaneous Bluetooth. Because i play alot of open world games like elden ring valhalla zelda etc or any game that takes awhile to explore i like listening to other people playing the same game as i am those are my top 3 i don't do multi-player games so mic and all that doesn't matter to me
Bought the maxwell, sounds good after a lot of EQ. The OotB sound was tinny and flat as hell. THe leather headstrap was awful on my head. Returned them. My Arctis 7+ sounds about the same, but a little boxier) but are really comfy
Ive got the wired razer v3 kraken hypersense. The haptic feedback is so nice for music and gaming and its so comfortable on me and Ive never had issues with it at all. It's weird going back to regular headsets without the haptic feedback lol plus it sounds great to me! I would highly recommend. I used to own the wireless version and the battery was way too short with haptics on so if you get it I would get the wired version instead
@@alecduvenage2001 I would not know personally but I do have a series x but I have mine routed through cable hiders so it would be a pain to take out just to test lol I would assume the headset would work but probably not the haptics. not 100 percent sure
@@BTN454 No idea personally because I use it for my pc. I'm sure it will sound good either way. compared to other headsets I have tried. I've tried alot. Corsair, logitech, hyperx and astro and for me personally this razer headset sounds the best and the haptics make it much more better.
For me breathability is number 1 now. After wearing a cheap pair of turtlebeach recons for 6 months, getting 2 bad ear infections and developing eczema in the ears i have to have ones that BREATHE.
I just recently bought the Razor Kaira Pro for Xbox, one thing it didn't say is that it couldn't be used individually from the Xbox. Turning on the headset also turned on the Xbox. When I was just trying to use my phone. When I turned off the Xbox, it also turned off the headset! I Googled it and found out, this is also true with the official Xbox headset. Just wanted to point that out. Great channel, by the way.
Damn i needed this. Ive been checking the market for weeks now, im planning to buy a wireless headset around 150-200$ that are good for fps. Im eyeballing the steelseries nova 7 wireless have great features but not a fan of steelseries and havent use any headset from them. Most of my headset are hyperx but the wireless ones from hyperx lacks features
I personally mainly play single player titles including many open world ones too🥰🤩👍. I use both wired and wireless headphones 🎧/headsets🎧. I have wired including Focal Clears, Senheisser X58 Jubilees (both open backs with natural sound and just right amount of bass - really beautiful clear sound), Philips 9600s (close back - more bass-ee). I have wireless ones as well including Audeze Penrose (open back - planar magnetics) and Corsair HS70SE and both offer wireless freedom and great open world sound and good for lil bit of fps titles as well. In fact all do. The Philips thou are bass heavy and better imo, for music than gaming. The Focal Clears, are pricey, but you’ll be amazed at their gaming and music listening sounds 🥳🤤🤤☺🥹
Great channel, I need some advice. I have the wonderful Turtle Beach Recon controller. Would you recommend that I get the Turtle Beach Recon 500 wired headset to use with it?
I actually got the turtle beach stealth 700 Gen 2 Max (that’s a mouth full) and it’s probably the best sounding headset out there. Only $179 on amazing.
nice video, can anyone help me choose a headset. I want a good all-rounder headset, good sound for gaming and media usage: movies and music. a nice sounding mic for video creation. i really wanted breathable ear pads, and removable cables. any recommendations?
i've been strugling having a good sound from my samson meteor usb mic. So i replaced it with vmooda boom mic, combined with wh1000xm3, simple and satisfied.
For a small head, I'm really prioritising comfort over enything. I can have all the cool features but if it cost me neck pain and headaches (like my panther pulsar v2), its not a good investment. Steelseries really caught my eye there and blackshark. But i dont like the green wire 😂 so im team SS now. I tried it perdonally tho, really like the bass compared to high pitched SS. But like you said, sound can be tweaked later. It also looks nice on web cam during meetings
Amazing review as usual. I would say budget/ build /and sound/…… of course sound is important but if they easy to break then why would I waste my money
I have the HyperX Cloud Alpha and I (and squadmates) get awful echo just when I play Hell Let Loose in game chat. No settings changes have fixed it so this week I've gone down a rabbit hole of headsets, mics with boom arms etc. The HyperX is great apart from that mic issue but HLL is the game I play mostly..... I'm thinking of getting the SteelSeries Arctis 9 as it is 115 euro on Amazon.
I just ordered the h6 pros from your recommendation, on their website the little amp was included free with one of the open back headsets so I decided to pull the trigger
@@TheTechne I was going to order the bundle, but for some reason they had it the gsx300 as a gift for the open backs, maybe its a special going on I paid 161 for both since the amp was free
Wicked cushions are thick(keeps the ear from pressing against the driver) but they still have a very small ear opening which makes them press against the side of my ear and give me pain.
I'd say my top 3 criteria are comfort, sound, and features. Obviously price is gonna be a huge one for a lot of people and that's perfectly reasonable. But I have no issue paying a lot of money for something I know is high quality and I'm gonna get plenty of use out of. Case in point, my Nova Wireless. One of the most expensive headsets out right now, but it's comfy (especially since I bought some wicked cushions for it), it sounds great, and it is feature packed.
And for me it was surprising after the quite negative reviews of the microphone quality: the response of colleagues is excellent 👌 using the steelseries Nova pro wireless in Ms teams calls. I use them the whole day without any pains! A great buy!
Hey! :) A good video. Thank you. Can you make one about keeping all peripherals of the same brand or all separate? For example, corsaig gaming mouse, keyboard and headset vs Keyboard from Logi, mouse from Corsair and headset from Steelseries..
i purchased the penrose x after your review and i gotta the sound is amazing but i can't communicate with people because the mic is horrible for such an expensive headset ...
I went for comfort and battery which means I went for HyperX Alpha Wireless. 300 hours of battery and the comfort of HyperX Cloud 2 in one headset. I don't care that much for the sound as every headset/headphones I had around 100-250$ sounds the same to me
I'm in between Corsair Virtuoso RGB XT, Corsair Arctis Nova Pro(xbox edition) and Razer Blackshark v2 Pro 2023 edition. Razer is not available for my country for now and yeah our economy is bad so i need to buy quick. I'm anxious really really anxious.
What are the best wireless and wired headset/headphones for fps games. No budget. Also just want it to be plug and pay without needing a dac or amp. I also don't care about the mic. I have a stand alone mic
like your videos. just wondering would the sound difference between lets say dt900 pro x different from shp9500 to justify its price? i'm on the market to buy a headset for gaming and work. mostly on a zoom meeting during the day, and gaming during the night.
I recently had the stealths, great headset, the max volume on ps5 was limited though, was just loud enough on absolute max volume, yes I turned up the ps5 volume. I sent them back and retuned to Nova pro - WIRED for now. could not stand the wireless version with that dumb ANC inside the ear cup, I mean Jesus what was they thinking !!!! I tried the Penrose and this was before W/cushions. They sounded good but comfort was the worst! so now I am curious about the Maxwell. I like FPS but I heard ALOT about phasing issues that messes with pin point accuracy and the limited sound stage, so it will be interesting also the limited adjustability of the head band, especially with the non-elesticated suspension band, at least the nova pro has some forgiveness in that regard. Obviously it's just too hard of a task for headphone companies to get all this right ? I mean my dream would be : Comfort and size of the Epos h6 pro cushions FPS Imaging of the nova pro Mic of the Corsiar HS bus retractable like the Nova pro Bass of the Stealth pro App design of the TB Stealth pro option of having the external DAC like the Nova pro line changeable battery with ( incase the battery becomes defective) or you forget to charge. The option to have both leather and memory foam type ear cushions Fully adjustable headband! Sound quality overall of the Maxwell option of open back and closed headset cross compatible will all systems like the Nova pro Really wish I could involved with these headset companies and bang their heads together, for christ sake!
can you test brainwavz adapter that was just recently released for the steelseries artics nova pro wireless and compare it to the wicked cushions? Which gives a better sound signature, is more comfy, more breathable, has better isolation for the ANC, etc?
@@BTN454 compared to the nova pros especially the wired version the Maxwell is slightly behind for competitive games..but overall the Maxwell blows those headsets out of the water for just pure audio quality….you can still soundwhore pretty well IMO
I'm in the market for a new headset soon, had a Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max for 2 years now, it's been great especially for the low cost, would 100% recommend them for anyone looking for a good headset in the £150 range. I'm probably gonna go for an Audeze Maxwell once there is stock available in the UK, super excited to try them. But again the Stealth 700 max are a great buy in the mid range price zone, hope this helps someone Again awesome video Techne, your videos are so helpful 👍
I just got the new turtle beach stealth pro today it’s amazing I think it’s better then the nova artics pro I owned them for a little over a month and the mic just stopped working so I returned them and got my first ever turtle beach headset
Been having my eye on the Sony inzone H9, but it's so expensive and I've been seeing complaints about the fabric at the top ripping off. What do you think about that headset?
Been using steelseries arctis 3 console edition for almost 2 years now, but after making the switch to pc I felt like I should get a good wireless headset, so I was stuck between Arctis 9 ($109 on sale) and Nova 7 ($130) and decided to just order the Arctis 9 since it was a much better sale and is the same style as my current headset, but they sold out right as I went to buy them… ended up buying the Nova 7s and am really hoping they’re as good as they seem
@@michalkrol5099 they’re amazing, I have only had one issue with them and is definitely the best headset I’ve owned. My only problem is that the headset tends to fall off your head if you’re moving a lot as they don’t have a lot of clamping force, though this makes them very comfortable as they’re not pressing against your head 24/7
Went from Arctis Pros wirelless to Nova Pros wireless. Wasnt shocked by the upgrade regarding sound quality (i think it has good spatial but a bit "boring" not immersive sound) and hated the ANC pressure point. Switched to Turtle beach Pro and found it was a bit more immersive and better overall quality, maybe slightly less spatial sound quality than the Nova pros but doubt that, but hated the button lay out of those. Am now waiting for the Audeze Maxwells to be on stock again...
Maxwell all the way. You pay same, but get audiophile quality sound. Its too good for Its price. Its competes with headphones that are way more expensive
I did return the hs80 if you have a big head if you are a big guy the hs80 is bad also the mic of the hs80 is not good all this youtuber are using 3 Party Software named a few apo eq, obs, and so also 24h only yeah dont buy them. Get the Hyperx or the logitech g pro wired and use the 3.0 eq.
Now pro wired (Xbox version) has an amazing dac amp with eq ability and the headset itself is super comfortable and is good res certified. Those are 2 totally different headsets in different price points and sound categories. The nova pro wired is amazing for gaming and movies, and the dac amp, it comes with can be used with other wired headphones as well
I’ll give you my thoughts on a gaming headset: the Astro A50 wireless gaming headset is trash. Period, point blank. It has no Bluetooth capabilities whatsoever, no Noise Cancelling whatsoever, it’s flimsy and feels cheap AF, it’s clearly overpriced, and it uses a micro USB in 2023. But there are 3 categories that makes it STILL the most sought after gaming headset since 2016…the sound is really good, the base station can connect using optical out, and it has 12ms of latency in a wireless gaming headset. To this day, even those ‘premium’ high-level, feature-rich headsets you mentioned (and they are really good, don’t get me wrong) are lucky to hit around 30ms. For serious gamers (FPS/Fighters) 12ms (less than a frame of animation) compared to 28-30ms of sound latency is kinda big. I’ve got a pair of Astro A50 hooked to an LG C2 TV with optical out. I SO DESPERATELY want to get rid of it for a more modern headset that supports Bluetooth and RF. But not at the expense of optical out (which has better sound quality than 3.5 mm) and times 2 of the sound latency. There is a reason music producers do not use wireless/Bluetooth headsets WHATSOEVER. Serious/competitive gamers don’t either, for the same reason (unless it’s an Astro A50)…
question I'm coming across the old video that somebody made and he said he got copyright strike from you many years ago the video was made many years ago but it was literally something along the lines that he was watching your stream as he was streaming on a different platform or he was watching your videos or something looking up a mouse review that he wanted to buy and you copyright strike him or something and then along the lines as he got upset that you did that and said a few Choice words to you and your chat so then you reported his twitch and I believe you got him banned for 24 hours or something from what the video says I'd come across Ross the video after a few years and just wanted to know is any of this real kind of seems like you're going through a mid-life crisis Persona changed or you got a motorcycle and now you just HAD A CHANG IN LIFE ARE U A 1%ER SIR LOOKS AT YR HANDS AN YR TATS NO DISS THEY WILL BE THER FOR LIFE AN THEY NO THAT GOOD LOOKING SO SIR DONT KEEP DOING THAT ITS LOOKS BAD
The right way: 1.) Comfort Check 2.) Sound 3.) Gimmiks Not Important After all beside mute youtself 24/7 you dont Need a mic after all if there is no Gamer girl you dont talk anyway. 😂🫠👍🔜🧟♀️👃🫴👉🤏👌😹
yeah I think the ANC craze currently is not that important. it messes with a good sound to much to be a "gaming" feature. Maybe just as a lifestyle, daily use option
#1.) Is Comfort. (Doesn't matter how good it sounds if you can't wear it long) #2.) Sound is the next most important, #3.) price is least important... to a degree
I do agree with this. but as I have seen in many comments, I think price is #1 for many
@@WindingShadows exactly
are peoples heads and ears really that sensitive? i could be wearing a brick on my head and i wouldn’t notice if i’m invested in a game and the sound is good.
For me also important: I have keyboard and mouse from steelseries. I like the quality around the brand. As the nova pro wireless is not the best in all areas it is still good and comfortable. That's why I have taken steelseries Nova pro wireless. But not for gaming! For home office work! The micro is excellent 👌 in Ms teams. And I i can wear the headphones the whole day without pain! Jabra had good quality but I got pains after 15 min.
@@TheTechneyeah everyone has a price. If you do not have a price then the above list works
When i was in my mid teens i was a semi pro competetive cod player. This is back around black ops 2 is when i got really heavily into it. I quit playing after ghost. Came back in cold war and now playing in mw2 (Still Weird saying mw2 again btw) at 24. Realized im just as much of a angry tryhard as i was 10 years ago but with slightly less polished skill. And your videos have been helping me pick a new headset to upgrade from my rig 800. Since the world of competitve isnt just astros and scuffs anymore. Great videos keep it up
Your reviews are awesome. I appreciate the focus on comfort and design. I got these 🎧 and already love all the features, especially listening simultaneous audio from Bluetooth and wireless 2.4 GHz.
LETS GO!! buy the Audeze Maxwells EZ lol. Can’t wait for the Maxwell wicked cushion release. When shopping, if you look at the headsets mentioned here, the sound quality is going to be good. So now you’re just looking at price and features/functions.
I just went and ordered myself razer blackshark v2 X. If I didn't see your videos I wouldn't have even thought about them.
I bought the Audeze Maxwell's after watching your review on them and I've gotta say, it's by far one of the best sounding headphones I've ever had. As for the weight it definitely is heavier but honestly I never notice it because Audeze distributes the weight so well with the headband. The one thing I hate is that the AudezeHQ software absolutely blows.
I've been eyeing this for a while. I have a Pulse for my PS5. I like it. It's got great functionality for multiplayer games. It's not the best sounding headset I have. But I like it. Also, I have nothing for the XBOX. I have a few wired headsets for my gaming PC. I might be able to use them with the XBOX, but it would be corded. And might need to use some extension cables for the audio to reach. But I'd rather use a wireless headset instead. So the Maxwell for the XBOX, and possibly single player PS5 games might be my answer.
One reason I picked the Audeze Maxwells was I was sick of the plastic on headsets breaking after a few months, of just ordinary all day use. The mostly metal construction was one of the key features that got me there. I was willing to pay that premium, almost $500 AUD, for a quality headset that could last me years instead of months. I'm not an audiophile, nor play FPS, so as long as they sound good my ears I'm happy, and I did notice a difference from my previous Sony WH headset to the Maxwells. It was a nice bonus to me. I avoided active noise cancelling as I need to hear my partner, and with the Sony unit the nc mic dug into my ear, very uncomfortable.
Isn't the bit that connects the cups to the band made of plastic? I know I'm passing on it because of the bluetooth but that plastic bit concerns me after my experiences with the stealth 700s and some steel series sets.
I guess the real determining factor for most people initially when looking to purchase a product like a headset is budget, what is realistically available at your price point. Compare, weigh up the different options, and buy the headset that best matches your own personal needs. I could be wrong its just my personal opinion. love your content btw brother. 👍
If you can, try make a review of Sennheiser HD 800 S. Audiophiles says it's best premium audiophile headphones for gaming. I want to see your opion on these. It's my next headphones one day
they have been on my radar
HOW BUY NEXT TO YOUR ONE - insert confused grandma meme here.
I’ve got the Bose gaming headset, 700 gen max2 and the artics 9x but got the stealth pro after all the great reviews and have no regrets. Awesome headset.
much difference in sound between stealh pro and gen 2 max
Im looking at upgrading my Astro A50 gen 3 set and want maximum immersion for gaming with a little competitive COD at times.
Bought the nova pro wired based on your review and I may never buy another headset again. They're about perfect.
I called 52 audeze dealers from their list and found one that h ad two, I pulled the trigger finally after over a month of researching and I'll have them Friday, I'm on the waiting list on wicked cushions
Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for the very detailed video
The most important things is sound then comfort but also a make or break for me is simultaneous Bluetooth. Because i play alot of open world games like elden ring valhalla zelda etc or any game that takes awhile to explore i like listening to other people playing the same game as i am those are my top 3 i don't do multi-player games so mic and all that doesn't matter to me
Bought the maxwell, sounds good after a lot of EQ. The OotB sound was tinny and flat as hell. THe leather headstrap was awful on my head. Returned them. My Arctis 7+ sounds about the same, but a little boxier) but are really comfy
I'm staying with my turtle Beach elite pro 2 they sound great and are extremely comfortable
Ive got the wired razer v3 kraken hypersense. The haptic feedback is so nice for music and gaming and its so comfortable on me and Ive never had issues with it at all. It's weird going back to regular headsets without the haptic feedback lol plus it sounds great to me! I would highly recommend. I used to own the wireless version and the battery was way too short with haptics on so if you get it I would get the wired version instead
Does the haptic feedback work on xbox though? I'm interested in getting these, but I've heard the haptic features don't work for all consoles
@@alecduvenage2001 I would not know personally but I do have a series x but I have mine routed through cable hiders so it would be a pain to take out just to test lol I would assume the headset would work but probably not the haptics. not 100 percent sure
How it is on gran turismo 7?
@@BTN454 No idea personally because I use it for my pc. I'm sure it will sound good either way. compared to other headsets I have tried. I've tried alot. Corsair, logitech, hyperx and astro and for me personally this razer headset sounds the best and the haptics make it much more better.
For me breathability is number 1 now. After wearing a cheap pair of turtlebeach recons for 6 months, getting 2 bad ear infections and developing eczema in the ears i have to have ones that BREATHE.
I just recently bought the Razor Kaira Pro for Xbox, one thing it didn't say is that it couldn't be used individually from the Xbox. Turning on the headset also turned on the Xbox. When I was just trying to use my phone. When I turned off the Xbox, it also turned off the headset! I Googled it and found out, this is also true with the official Xbox headset. Just wanted to point that out. Great channel, by the way.
Ty for all your help with the videos love that your honest keep up the good work
thank you so much for watching
Damn i needed this. Ive been checking the market for weeks now, im planning to buy a wireless headset around 150-200$ that are good for fps. Im eyeballing the steelseries nova 7 wireless have great features but not a fan of steelseries and havent use any headset from them. Most of my headset are hyperx but the wireless ones from hyperx lacks features
awesome! so glad I was able to help out
Comfort, Sound, Microphone, Build Quality & Budget, and lastly Features. might change my perception on this since i never thought about it till now.
I personally mainly play single player titles including many open world ones too🥰🤩👍. I use both wired and wireless headphones 🎧/headsets🎧. I have wired including Focal Clears, Senheisser X58 Jubilees (both open backs with natural sound and just right amount of bass - really beautiful clear sound), Philips 9600s (close back - more bass-ee). I have wireless ones as well including Audeze Penrose (open back - planar magnetics) and Corsair HS70SE and both offer wireless freedom and great open world sound and good for lil bit of fps titles as well. In fact all do. The Philips thou are bass heavy and better imo, for music than gaming. The Focal Clears, are pricey, but you’ll be amazed at their gaming and music listening sounds 🥳🤤🤤☺🥹
Ordered the Audeze Maxwells, can't wait until June to try them out.
your in for a good time with them
@@TheTechne I'm excited and nervous. I've been reading about some QC issues on Reddit. 🤷🏻♂️
took your advice on the Corsair h65....amazing price for the sound and fantastic mic compared to the majority of headsets out there.
Great channel, I need some advice.
I have the wonderful Turtle Beach Recon controller. Would you recommend that I get the Turtle Beach Recon 500 wired headset to use with it?
I actually got the turtle beach stealth 700 Gen 2 Max (that’s a mouth full) and it’s probably the best sounding headset out there. Only $179 on amazing.
nice video, can anyone help me choose a headset. I want a good all-rounder headset, good sound for gaming and media usage: movies and music. a nice sounding mic for video creation. i really wanted breathable ear pads, and removable cables. any recommendations?
For me I went with the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, it’s been a solid 8 months or so since I’ve had when they came out
The mic, while using them with the Xbox Series X, is absolutely “dogsh**”
One of the worst mics in a $300+ headset.
i've been strugling having a good sound from my samson meteor usb mic. So i replaced it with vmooda boom mic, combined with wh1000xm3, simple and satisfied.
Love it 👌🏻 really need to buy wicked cushions for the Arctis pro .
Price and the microphone is tied for one to me I have great headset but the mic will be terrible I need recommendations
For a small head, I'm really prioritising comfort over enything. I can have all the cool features but if it cost me neck pain and headaches (like my panther pulsar v2), its not a good investment. Steelseries really caught my eye there and blackshark. But i dont like the green wire 😂 so im team SS now. I tried it perdonally tho, really like the bass compared to high pitched SS. But like you said, sound can be tweaked later. It also looks nice on web cam during meetings
Amazing review as usual. I would say budget/ build /and sound/…… of course sound is important but if they easy to break then why would I waste my money
I have the HyperX Cloud Alpha and I (and squadmates) get awful echo just when I play Hell Let Loose in game chat. No settings changes have fixed it so this week I've gone down a rabbit hole of headsets, mics with boom arms etc. The HyperX is great apart from that mic issue but HLL is the game I play mostly..... I'm thinking of getting the SteelSeries Arctis 9 as it is 115 euro on Amazon.
Im loving my sennheiser hd 599 especially for fps with the steelseries game dac chefs 👨🍳💋 ❤️
I have the Cloud Alpha S right now what can I upgrade to possibly wireless?
Edit: I wear glasses using headset
I just ordered the h6 pros from your recommendation, on their website the little amp was included free with one of the open back headsets so I decided to pull the trigger
a dang good pick. My h6 pro still hasn't left my desk
@@TheTechne I was going to order the bundle, but for some reason they had it the gsx300 as a gift for the open backs, maybe its a special going on I paid 161 for both since the amp was free
Wicked cushions are thick(keeps the ear from pressing against the driver) but they still have a very small ear opening which makes them press against the side of my ear and give me pain.
Have you heard anything good or bad about the Skullcandy PLYR wireless headset??
never really payed much attention to skull candy
idk why i enjoy watching your videos so much, i am not even here cause i am looking to buy headsets i just wanna watch anything.
thank you so much
Can you recommend what is the best headset that not too much squeezing my head. Just wearing the blackshark v2 for 15 minutes i feel dizzy. TIA
I'd say my top 3 criteria are comfort, sound, and features. Obviously price is gonna be a huge one for a lot of people and that's perfectly reasonable. But I have no issue paying a lot of money for something I know is high quality and I'm gonna get plenty of use out of. Case in point, my Nova Wireless. One of the most expensive headsets out right now, but it's comfy (especially since I bought some wicked cushions for it), it sounds great, and it is feature packed.
And for me it was surprising after the quite negative reviews of the microphone quality: the response of colleagues is excellent 👌 using the steelseries Nova pro wireless in Ms teams calls. I use them the whole day without any pains! A great buy!
Hey! :) A good video. Thank you. Can you make one about keeping all peripherals of the same brand or all separate? For example, corsaig gaming mouse, keyboard and headset vs Keyboard from Logi, mouse from Corsair and headset from Steelseries..
Comfort is definitely number 1. I hate leather ear pads. They’re hot and sweaty and uncomfortable. Also I wear glasses which is another factor
The only problem for me with razer blackshark v2 pro is the buzzing sound when it's full sound
hmmm, I never experienced that
I dont know yet wich one between maxwell anda turtle beach stealth pro.
I play adventures games and watching movies
i purchased the penrose x after your review and i gotta the sound is amazing but i can't communicate with people because the mic is horrible for such an expensive headset ...
I went for comfort and battery which means I went for HyperX Alpha Wireless. 300 hours of battery and the comfort of HyperX Cloud 2 in one headset. I don't care that much for the sound as every headset/headphones I had around 100-250$ sounds the same to me
I'm in between Corsair Virtuoso RGB XT, Corsair Arctis Nova Pro(xbox edition) and Razer Blackshark v2 Pro 2023 edition. Razer is not available for my country for now and yeah our economy is bad so i need to buy quick. I'm anxious really really anxious.
What are the best wireless and wired headset/headphones for fps games. No budget. Also just want it to be plug and pay without needing a dac or amp. I also don't care about the mic. I have a stand alone mic
like your videos. just wondering would the sound difference between lets say dt900 pro x different from shp9500 to justify its price? i'm on the market to buy a headset for gaming and work. mostly on a zoom meeting during the day, and gaming during the night.
SteeleSeries Nova Pro Wireless has all the bells and Whistles for any gamer. To me ease of swapping out the Battery is huge feature.
I recently had the stealths, great headset, the max volume on ps5 was limited though, was just loud enough on absolute max volume, yes I turned up the ps5 volume. I sent them back and retuned to Nova pro - WIRED for now. could not stand the wireless version with that dumb ANC inside the ear cup, I mean Jesus what was they thinking !!!! I tried the Penrose and this was before W/cushions. They sounded good but comfort was the worst! so now I am curious about the Maxwell. I like FPS but I heard ALOT about phasing issues that messes with pin point accuracy and the limited sound stage, so it will be interesting also the limited adjustability of the head band, especially with the non-elesticated suspension band, at least the nova pro has some forgiveness in that regard. Obviously it's just too hard of a task for headphone companies to get all this right ? I mean my dream would be :
Comfort and size of the Epos h6 pro cushions
FPS Imaging of the nova pro
Mic of the Corsiar HS bus retractable like the Nova pro
Bass of the Stealth pro
App design of the TB Stealth pro
option of having the external DAC like the Nova pro line
changeable battery with ( incase the battery becomes defective) or you forget to charge.
The option to have both leather and memory foam type ear cushions
Fully adjustable headband!
Sound quality overall of the Maxwell
option of open back and closed headset
cross compatible will all systems like the Nova pro
Really wish I could involved with these headset companies and bang their heads together, for christ sake!
Just came across your channel. Such a fun, knowledgable guy. Keep up the great conent!
can you test brainwavz adapter that was just recently released for the steelseries artics nova pro wireless and compare it to the wicked cushions? Which gives a better sound signature, is more comfy, more breathable, has better isolation for the ANC, etc?
I bought the nova pro’s because of you and now my Maxwells are coming in Friday
How are they compared to nova pros in ur experience. Esp in cod type fps games? I hope u will see this
@@BTN454 compared to the nova pros especially the wired version the Maxwell is slightly behind for competitive games..but overall the Maxwell blows those headsets out of the water for just pure audio quality….you can still soundwhore pretty well IMO
@@cstep100 thank you bro for sharing 🤙🙂
is the turtle beach stealth pro not your favorite over the maxwell and steelseries ??
the turtle beach 700 gen 2 MAX is always watching 👀
boss @techne can you review gsp 301 thank you
I'm in the market for a new headset soon, had a Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max for 2 years now, it's been great especially for the low cost, would 100% recommend them for anyone looking for a good headset in the £150 range.
I'm probably gonna go for an Audeze Maxwell once there is stock available in the UK, super excited to try them.
But again the Stealth 700 max are a great buy in the mid range price zone, hope this helps someone
Again awesome video Techne, your videos are so helpful 👍
I just got the new turtle beach stealth pro today it’s amazing I think it’s better then the nova artics pro I owned them for a little over a month and the mic just stopped working so I returned them and got my first ever turtle beach headset
@@kingrose894 Yeah also have my eye on the Stealth Pro, tough choice between that and the Maxwell imo
When will the Maxwells XBox be available in UK ? I'd like some myself.
Fantastic video as always.
Been having my eye on the Sony inzone H9, but it's so expensive and I've been seeing complaints about the fabric at the top ripping off. What do you think about that headset?
does hyperx cloud alpha is outdated? i see less video and more on blackshark
Been using steelseries arctis 3 console edition for almost 2 years now, but after making the switch to pc I felt like I should get a good wireless headset, so I was stuck between Arctis 9 ($109 on sale) and Nova 7 ($130) and decided to just order the Arctis 9 since it was a much better sale and is the same style as my current headset, but they sold out right as I went to buy them… ended up buying the Nova 7s and am really hoping they’re as good as they seem
How are the nova 7s? i wanna buy some
@@michalkrol5099 they’re amazing, I have only had one issue with them and is definitely the best headset I’ve owned. My only problem is that the headset tends to fall off your head if you’re moving a lot as they don’t have a lot of clamping force, though this makes them very comfortable as they’re not pressing against your head 24/7
Stealth Pros or Nova pros for sound?
Went from Arctis Pros wirelless to Nova Pros wireless. Wasnt shocked by the upgrade regarding sound quality (i think it has good spatial but a bit "boring" not immersive sound) and hated the ANC pressure point.
Switched to Turtle beach Pro and found it was a bit more immersive and better overall quality, maybe slightly less spatial sound quality than the Nova pros but doubt that, but hated the button lay out of those.
Am now waiting for the Audeze Maxwells to be on stock again...
The mic on the SS Nova Pro Wireless is horrible.
If you plan on using voice chat (game, casual, work), do not get the Nova’s.
Maxwell all the way. You pay same, but get audiophile quality sound. Its too good for Its price. Its competes with headphones that are way more expensive
Have u gotten ur maxwell?
Hey i got an question.
Should i get hyperx quadcast and cheap wireless headset or should i get the corsair hs80 im going to stream
I did return the hs80 if you have a big head if you are a big guy the hs80 is bad also the mic of the hs80 is not good all this youtuber are using 3 Party Software named a few apo eq, obs, and so also 24h only yeah dont buy them. Get the Hyperx or the logitech g pro wired and use the 3.0 eq.
what’s the best one under 500$
man you have a lot of options at that price point, lol
@@TheTechne i got the audeze maxwells because of you and love them was thinking about getting the turtle beach stealth pros
im thinking of buying the hyperx alpha wireless or arctis nova pro wired which one do you think is better ??
Now pro wired (Xbox version) has an amazing dac amp with eq ability and the headset itself is super comfortable and is good res certified. Those are 2 totally different headsets in different price points and sound categories.
The nova pro wired is amazing for gaming and movies, and the dac amp, it comes with can be used with other wired headphones as well
love you techne!
Hey Techne is there a new wireless headset out that I can use on my Xbox and ps5? So I can just have one headset for both systems…
TTMSIG lol 😂
i cant decide between a headset and an external mic
Please do razer kaira hyperspeed Xbox
Damn the universe needs to rewind by 48 hours while knowing this knowledge nugget 😂 😢😅
Hi Techne. If you need to pick only wireless headset under $250, that has a good mic and good battery and build, what would it be?
Corsair HS80….easily in the price range and probably the best microphone on a wireless headset.
give me a couple weeks ;)
@@TheTechne oohh, will wait for this!
@@clawson32104 Yes, been eyeing for HS80 as well, looking how is the battery after a few months of use.
@Kevin Yeah new 2023 model's mic sounds good. It just dropped here in the PH and it's close to $300
#1. Comfort
#2. Budget
#3. Sound
#4. Mic
For my PlayStation 5 i have
1.Razer Barracuda X
2.SteelSeries 7p+
For me Serie x i have.:
1.Razer kaira pro
2.SteelSeries 9X
How is razer for gt7
@@BTN454 i don't know i have not tried that game
On XSX I use the Xbox Wireless headset, and on PS5 I use the Xbox Wired Headset. 😅
How??
@@BertVisser-es5ev All PlayStation headsets are crap, so I decided to get the already awesome Xbox headset, but wired and plug it into the controller.
I’ll give you my thoughts on a gaming headset: the Astro A50 wireless gaming headset is trash. Period, point blank. It has no Bluetooth capabilities whatsoever, no Noise Cancelling whatsoever, it’s flimsy and feels cheap AF, it’s clearly overpriced, and it uses a micro USB in 2023.
But there are 3 categories that makes it STILL the most sought after gaming headset since 2016…the sound is really good, the base station can connect using optical out, and it has 12ms of latency in a wireless gaming headset. To this day, even those ‘premium’ high-level, feature-rich headsets you mentioned (and they are really good, don’t get me wrong) are lucky to hit around 30ms. For serious gamers (FPS/Fighters) 12ms (less than a frame of animation) compared to 28-30ms of sound latency is kinda big. I’ve got a pair of Astro A50 hooked to an LG C2 TV with optical out. I SO DESPERATELY want to get rid of it for a more modern headset that supports Bluetooth and RF. But not at the expense of optical out (which has better sound quality than 3.5 mm) and times 2 of the sound latency.
There is a reason music producers do not use wireless/Bluetooth headsets WHATSOEVER. Serious/competitive gamers don’t either, for the same reason (unless it’s an Astro A50)…
"which one?"
None of them. Buy a standard headset and a microphone seperately.
you need to change your thumbnail for the video, looks so confusing at first
I agree, just changed it. Thanks for the feedback
question I'm coming across the old video that somebody made and he said he got copyright strike from you many years ago the video was made many years ago but it was literally something along the lines that he was watching your stream as he was streaming on a different platform or he was watching your videos or something looking up a mouse review that he wanted to buy and you copyright strike him or something and then along the lines as he got upset that you did that and said a few Choice words to you and your chat so then you reported his twitch and I believe you got him banned for 24 hours or something from what the video says I'd come across Ross the video after a few years and just wanted to know is any of this real kind of seems like you're going through a mid-life crisis Persona changed or you got a motorcycle and now you just HAD A CHANG IN LIFE ARE U A 1%ER SIR LOOKS AT YR HANDS AN YR TATS NO DISS THEY WILL BE THER FOR LIFE AN THEY NO THAT GOOD LOOKING SO SIR DONT KEEP DOING THAT ITS LOOKS BAD
writing hateful comments about a persons appearance says more about you than them.
The right way:
1.) Comfort Check
2.) Sound
3.) Gimmiks Not Important After all beside mute youtself 24/7 you dont Need a mic after all if there is no Gamer girl you dont talk anyway. 😂🫠👍🔜🧟♀️👃🫴👉🤏👌😹
After getting an Audeze 3yrs ago… have no desire for any other unless they release a model with ANC
yeah I think the ANC craze currently is not that important. it messes with a good sound to much to be a "gaming" feature. Maybe just as a lifestyle, daily use option