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The Arctis Pro headset connects to the wireless transmitter base station via the proven SteelSeries 2.4G connection. This provides lossless and ultra-low latency wireless audio with up to 40 feet of interference-free range. The Arctis Pro headset features premium speaker drivers with high-density neodymium magnets that reproduce Hi-Res audio out to 40,000 Hz, nearly double what most standard headsets are capable of (22,000 Hz). High fidelity audio comes to gaming for the first time Hi-res capable speaker drivers and a lossless and lag-free wireless solution make Arctis Pro Wireless the only true wireless high fidelity gaming audio system. The Arctis Pro’s best feature is its digital to analog audio converter designed specifically for gaming. . While most gaming consoles and PCs have their own built-in converters, the Arctis Pro’s included GameDAC will override them as it offers higher quality audio performance.
The left ear cup buttons/adjustments are a crime by design like any other headset. But it's better and well defined when compared to Nari. Ult. or VModa Crossfade. (ie. mute button is large and toggle-able) Regardless of interesting marketing points regarding Hi-Res audio, the audio configuration I settled on was a Cinema "surround profile" with a custom equalizer setting that that amps the high end and reduces the low-mid (2, -4, 2, 2, 8 if you want to know), along with Low dialogue enhancement and no bass enhancement. Interestingly and strangely, on either setting, the Stereo Profile caused substantial signal clipping (that fuzzy sound at the top and bottom of the range...there's a more technical explanation, but I'll refrain) not present on the default setting. I would not recommend enabling this setting.Hi-Res Certified GameDAC Gen 2 elevates the audio experience by raising the resolution for 78% purer sound* with lower distortion for quality unheard in other gaming headsets *in comparison to GameDAC Gen 1 The large physical crossfader knob is highly appreciated. (great for mixer or physical volume adjust purposes) As a final point on the cross-cutting management software -- the SteelSeries Engine 3 -- it is the least ornate and shiny software I've used from a major gaming hardware manufacturer. However, it is also the least sluggish and buggy. I will gladly trade ornamentation for crisp functionality, which really seems to be a theme of the overall headset series. I like it. Whilst we will do everything we can to meet the delivery times above, there may be factors outside of our control and we cannot guarantee delivery within this time frame.
comfort-wise, this headset isn't made with customization in mind, not really. despite the strap can be adjusted, my head was still slightly uncomfortable even after adjusting to max size limit for the strap, then it's the plastic part of the headset's problem, not the strap. (personally, might not apply for everyone) i guess it's okay for longish-term use, for me at least. From the moment I open its box to plugging in and using it, I love the feel and overall utility of this headset.
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Last comment is that the Pro _Wireless_ base station uses a USB Mini-b 5-pin connector (the one with the squashed-T cross-section), which I haven't seen in...a while now. Not sure why they didn't use the vastly more common Micro-USB B connector, which also has 5 pins? Maybe the proprietary connector actually is Mini-b 4-pin? Who knows? Not consequential for operation, just an interesting hardware choice. Being wired, the 3 zone RGB effects can be left on and appreciated. Especially the (3rd Zone) mic RGB. haha
The ear cups/fabric & cushion material is very soft, light, breathable, and able to provide good acoustic isolation. Everybody's ear and head shapes & capabilities are different, these facts presented are true for myself. Exclusive dual-battery system means never sitting next to an outlet to charge your headset. Keep one battery charged in the transmitter base station while gaming with the other in the headset. In fact, these headset is so good there’s not much difference between the analog and the digital inputs. Analog audio might not but as detailed, but it still sounds fantastic. That says a lot about this unit’s sound quality.First, the connector between the base station and the headset itself is proprietary. It most closely resembles a USB Mini-b 4-pin, but it's more rounded instead of chamfered. This is strange, because the plug itself is certainly of a size that could accept a micro- or C-type USB connector. This persists on the wireless model for the mobile audio cable. Y'all. It's 2020. Get with it. This is a premium headset, we don't do funky connectors. The audio quality out of the box is just meh. After adjusting the settings in the SteelSeries Engine, the audio gets MUCH better -- I tend to listen to music a lot, and while I wouldn't use these as studio monitors, they are more than acceptable. design-wise, my only other complain is that the volume stroller is too close to the area where people usually hold to take off headset, often accidentally causing the change the volume while taking off. other than that, the quality and material used is superb. Sound quality is 2nd compared to Razer Nari Ultimate, something is off about its surround sound. (again when compared the Nari Ult.) I cannot accurately pinpoint enemy footsteps especially when within approx. 5m proximity. (with all EQ settings on both headsets being default and flat)
The SteelEngine Software is praise-worthy for its centralization in customization, and very easy to use & adjust. First comment is that the overall elastic / steel band is not super friendly to very large noggins. On both headsets, I've had to flex the band pretty heavily outward to get it to not pinch me to death (in addition to obviously adjusting the velcro patch on the band to barely grabbing on by a single hook or two). On the bright side, the build quality is fantastic -- on both Arctis Pros, the build feels and looks sturdy. Even the base stations are made of quality components, nothing feels flimsy or thrown together. Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands) may take longer to reach you.
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Multi-System Connect turns the GameDAC into a hub that lets you switch between platforms with the press of a button, supporting PC, Mac, PlayStation, or Switch So I've recently had the pleasure of trying out the Arctis Pro and now the Arctis Pro Wireless. Here's how it went.
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