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2 YEAR UPDATE! I just want to add something, as there are a lot of people complaining that the hinges are weak and that they break easily. There is a simple fix for that - don't pull on the earcups when you put em on. Grab the metal band above the earcups, stretch it and put it on that way. I've had my Arctis Pro for 2yrs now and they are in excellent condition and the hinges are perfectly fine even tho I only started opening em this way recently. I bought the Arctis Pro + GameDAC around Black Friday 2018 for $200. I decided to give myself at least 6 months with them before writing a review. I mean you really can't write a fair review of a headset on the day or 1st week you get them. I can now say that this is the best gaming headset I've ever had the pleasure of owning. I also currently have the Sony Platinum headset and previously the Astro A40, TB Stealth 700, HyperX Cloud Revolver, Sennheiser Game One, and a few others. The Arctis Pro is leagues ahead of all of them imo. The sound signature is not like most gaming headsets and is tuned a bit more neutral and not heavy on the bass as many gaming headsets are. That doesn't mean there isn't any bass, it's very crisp and punchy but doesn't distort or get muddy at higher volumes like lesser headsets would. It's a much more natural sounding bass, not exaggerated the way a lot of headsets are these days. If you're on PC though, you can realllly crank the bass up with their software if you want. It's probably the easiest peripheral software I've used tbh.
The sound is excellent and very clear/crisp sounding with zero distortion at high volumes. The volume is also more than adequate; I've never felt that I needed them to go louder than they are capable. I suggest going into the GameDAC audio settings or SS Engine 3 and turning the gain to "high" if you find the volume lacking and make sure the dial on the headset itself is turned up, as well as on the DAC. I find the sound on these to be pitch perfect for positional audio, I can really pinpoint where the little animals are that I'm hunting in Red Dead 2 or exactly which direction an enemy is coming from in Warzone. I almost feel like I'm cheating sometimes because I'll be able to aim at where a person will be right before they get there...but I still get killed cuz my reactions are getting too slow to keep up with these kids 😂 The soundstage and imaging are the best I've heard in a closed back headset. Overall, when it comes to gaming headsets, I think these are one of the best out there. The sound is just so clear, full, and natural. They're extremely comfortable and don't give me a headache after wearing them for hours. You can easily find replacement ear cushions for them. They feel very sturdy, like they're made with quality materials (update: they've held up great for 2yrs now) and there don't appear to be any particularly weak points to worry about aside from the joint where they swivel but mine feel just as solid 10 months later as they did on day 1. The RGB lighting is really subtle and well done as well. I'm not usually a fan of RGB lighting on a headset cuz it's often gaudy but that's not the case with these. There's even a customizable RGB light on the microphone which tells you when it's active or muted.
The GameDAC is awesome and gives you plenty of options to customize the audio to your liking, incl an EQ with 10 separate sliders so you can really dial it in to the smallest degree. It's worth noting that the wireless version only has 5 sliders for the EQ (on the transmitter base), but you have all the same features for both in their software. I'd also like to mention that the virtual surround sound, DTSx 2.0, is by far the best VSS I've heard on a headset. It widens the soundstage, provides excellent positional audio and it doesn't sound tinny or hollow the way many others do. It doesn't overemphasize the bass or the treble, it just makes everything sound more full. The SS Engine 3 software is very user-friendly, far more than programs like Icue. Setting up multiple profiles or "configs" took me just a few minutes, and each one genuinely sounded very different. It's a great piece of software imo.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the Hi-Res audio that these are capable of, especially now that I've finally experienced it 2 years later. In 3 words...IT'S A REVELATION. Seriously, it's absolutely incredible, like hearing songs for the first time. I recently built a PC and signed up for Amazon music so I listened to some of their "Ultra HD" tracks. I kid you not, I sat there listening to music for literally 5 hours. And I am not the kinda person who listens to music when I'm in my house, I'm usually watching, playing or reading something. Everyone should experience hi-res music at some point. I would also recommend getting an extended warranty on these since SS warranty is only 1 year. The extended warranty is only around $18 and it covers pretty much everything incl normal wear & tear. It's worth paying the extra $20 to safeguard something of this quality. Overall, I would absolutely recommend this headset and I think it's well worth the $220 I spent. Great sound, solid punchy bass, really good sub-bass and crisp, clear highs and mids. The GameDAC is an excellent piece of hardware that really helps these headphones shine, the comfort is great and the surround sound is the best implementaion I've heard in a headset.
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ARCTIS PRO + GAMEDAC
High fidelity audio comes to gaming for the first time
Each component of the Arctis Pro + GameDAC Hi-Res gaming audio system is meticulously engineered to maintain pristine, powerful audio, from the digital output of the PS4 or PC all the way to your ears.
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Dedicated high fidelity USB DAC + Amplifier
The GameDAC transforms any PS4 or PC into a high performance audio source.
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Hear everything with high resolution drivers
Premium speaker drivers with high-density magnets that reproduce Hi-Res audio out to 40,000 Hz.
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ClearCast noise cancelling microphone
The Arctis ClearCast bidirectional microphone has superior noise cancellation and clarity.
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First in gaming to offer DTS Headphone:X v2.0
The next generation of DTS’ renowned surround sound, Headphone:X v2.0 immerses you in the action.
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Premium woven ski goggle fabric
The elastic fabric perfectly contours across your entire head, comfortably distributing the weight and eliminating pressure points.
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AirWeave ear cushions
Athletics-inspired performance fabric AirWeave ear cushions keep your ears cool and dry.
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Durable steel headband
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Best headset but annoying drawbacks!
I would like to preface this by saying that the Arctis Pros have been my favorite gaming headsets out of the many I've tried over the years. Ranging from Hyperx to turtle beach, and a handful of others- the mic and audio quality on the Arctis Pros are unmatched for me personally.However, the Arctis Pros in particular did not last me nearly as long as either of those mentioned. Where my HyperX lasted me a good three years, to the other at least over a year or longer; these headsets lasted half a year. Six months in and the joint that connects the ear cup to the headband itself cracked the plastic around the cuff. I wasn't rough with them in anyway, the stress between the joint and the plastic ear cuff is just inevitable. Once you hear any creaking, that's when you know the integrity of the plastic is starting to wear! Once cracked the headset sits askew to one side and makes for an incredibly uncomfortable fit from then on.Unfortunately, this is a known issue with the SteelSeries headsets with the same joint design. At the time of purchase, I didn't know about it. It wasn't until after they'd cracked and a bit of looking around for a fix that led me to posts across the internet with others dealing with the same issue. Also I ended up finding out a friend of mine with the same headset had the exact issue happen to her's after a year of use.Now the only reason I'd rate these as a three star is because I do like them. They worked amazingly, but for everyone who buys them here on Amazon and is looking into an RMA while within the buyer's warranty- do not expect any help from SteelSeries. More times than not, the purchase will not be from the SteelSeries store itself, and that immediately voids any warranty on their end. Also, whichever 'seller' that is the one that Amazon chooses to pick from won't help either.Anyone facing the same issue as I did with their basic buyer's warranty and want some semblance of help- contact Amazon directly!Long story short, I love them, but the design sucks and the joint breakage is a known issue. If you are still interested in them, I'd suggest buying from SteelSeries directly should anything happen to the headset- if that isn't an option and you continue with Amazon, then contact Amazon within the buyer's warranty, not the product 'seller'.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2019
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Carlos
Qualidade do produto!
Reviewed in Brazil on August 12, 2023Color: WhiteStyle: Arctis Pro + GameDACVerified Purchase
David
Cumple lo que promete buena calidad de sonido, un pequeño “zizeo” con el volumen alto pero tolerable
Reviewed in Mexico on February 24, 2022Color: WhiteStyle: Arctis Pro + GameDACVerified Purchase
David
Reviewed in Mexico on February 24, 2022
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Tales Miranda
Audio e Produto de Primeira Qualidade
Reviewed in Brazil on October 26, 2021Color: BlackStyle: Arctis Pro + GameDACVerified Purchase
Tales Miranda
Reviewed in Brazil on October 26, 2021
O som com o DTS:X ativado fica incrivel e tem um ganho de grave e agudos também para música e filmes não tem comparação é um home theater no ouvido.
Em questão de pontos negativos fica o tamanho do cabo que vai do gameDAC no fone, pois é muito pequeno ele fica por cima da mesa e do teclado o que acaba atrapalhando. No site da SteelSeries tem um cabo maior de 2,50m mas não entregam no Brasil e não achei em nenhum outro lugar para vender.
o GameDAC é bem legal dá para instalar um aplicativo que mostra a temperatura da CPU e GPU.
De resto é um fone bem leve bonito, achei um pouco maior do que imaginava mas de resto vale a pena um produto de primeira classe.
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Edgaras S.
Not good at all
Reviewed in Germany on October 21, 2023Color: BlackStyle: Arctis Pro + GameDACVerified Purchase
Matthew Parsons
Easily the Best Gaming Headset I've Ever Used!
Reviewed in Canada on August 1, 2020Color: BlackStyle: Arctis Pro + GameDACVerified Purchase
