SteelSeries Arctis 7
Wireless
SteelSeries Arctis 7
Wireless
7 years ago •
purchased this product
Sound:
Good sound, quite balanced. However, the "Engine 3" software is a joke. Surround is simulated with it and sounds bad. The equaliser is not parametric and therefore you hear an overdrive if you turn up the bass too high. I always switch off all additional effects anyway. In normal condition, the headset has a very powerful sound (I mostly listen to techno, they are great for that), good bass foundation, mids/treble very well defined. Previously I had the Sony Wireless Stereo Headset 2.0, which sounds a bit muffled in comparison, but has about 10% more bass if you wear glasses. The problem with the Arctis 7 is that the ear cushion is opened by the glasses strap, which causes some bass pressure to escape. People who wear glasses should get suitable ear pads. There are some at brainwavzaudio, I ordered them based on a recommendation on reddit. But I can't say anything more about them yet.
The microphone sounds OK, not particularly good/bad sound.
Design:
I like it a lot
Workmanship:
Metal bracket on the head, otherwise different types of plastic but of the good kind. Hard rubber on the outside of the shells, hardly leaves any fingerprints. All in all, very valuable. Bad: The shells come up against their bracket when turned and this will lead to scratches in the long run. Stupid development error, therefore 1 star deduction.
Wearing comfort:
Very good, if it weren't for the miserable ear pads. The headset presses on the ears, so 2 stars off. You can buy replacement pads made of leather or velour directly from steelseries. People on reddit think they are worlds better. But they cost 40 Stutz including shipping. After I complained to support about this, I got a 10% voucher. But I still didn't order from them because I think it's a rip-off. The voucher code is "WEMEETAGAIN", if anyone needs it ...
Pro
Contra
5 years ago •
purchased this product
I took this headset is comfortably, a little heavy but normal with the battery. But the autonomy is really long. In the end, the sound is pretty good. I recommend it.
Pro
Contra
7 years ago •
purchased this product
Very good headset. Workmanship looks solid.
Microphone is good, clear and understandable in TS.
Sound is also good. You can hear the opponents.
Wearing comfort is actually good for me, only after playing for a long time my left ear hurts.
Range is great. I can walk around my 2-storey flat without interruptions.
Pro
Contra