Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
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Special Feature | Gaming |
Included Components | Arctis Pro Wireless Headset; Transmitter Base Station; USB Audio Cable; Toslink Optical Cable; Mobile Audio Cable; Mobile Charging Cable; Microphone Windscreen |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Material | Aluminum, Steel |
Specific Uses For Product | Gaming |
Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
Charging Time | 20 Hours |
Ear Placement | Over Ear |
Compatible Devices | PC, PS5, PS4, Mobile |
Theme | Video Game |
Impedance | 32 Ohm |
Control Type | Media Control |
Cable Feature | Without Cable |
Item Weight | 1.51 Pounds |
Frequency Response | 40000 Hz |
Frequency Range | 10 Hz -40 kHz |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Style | Arctis Pro |
Number of Items | 1 |
Battery Life | 20 Hours |
Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
Earpiece Shape | Rounded Over-Ear |
Is Autographed | No |
Manufacturer | SteelSeries |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 20 Hours |
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Brand | SteelSeries |
Model Name | Arctis Pro Wireless |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
About this item
- Dual-Wireless technology provides rock solid, 2.4G wireless lossless audio for gaming, combined with Bluetooth connectivity for mobile devices
- Premium Hi-Res speakers with high-density neodymium magnets reproduce a full, expansive frequency range from 10 – 40,000 Hz with stunning realism and clarity
- Luxurious lightweight steel and aluminum alloy construction offers maximum durability and a consistent fit
- Two included swappable batteries allow you to charge a battery in the base station, while using the other for more than 20 hours of gaming
- Widely recognized as the best mic in gaming, the ClearCast microphone delivers studio-quality voice clarity and background noise cancellation
- Optional firmware update from SteelSeries Engine will add PS5 input mode.
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ARCTIS PRO WIRELESS
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.
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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
Premium lightweight steel headband construction for build quality you can feel.
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Technical Details
Item model number | 61473 |
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Hardware Platform | Gaming Console |
Operating System | PlayStation 4 |
Item Weight | 1.51 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 3.54 x 6.55 x 7.37 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.54 x 6.55 x 7.37 inches |
Batteries | 2 CR2 batteries required. (included) |
ASIN | B079YBKT3H |
Country of Origin | China |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 13, 2018 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #2,190 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #52 in PlayStation 4 Headsets |
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Arctis Pro Wireless features rock solid dual wireless technology with lag free 2.4G wireless lossless audio and Bluetooth mobile audio, combined with 40,000 Hz capable Hi-Res capable speaker drivers and a Clear Cast mic making it the ultimate gaming audio system. Plus, Arctis Pro Wireless is designed with luxury materials like polished steel and aluminum alloy, and the exclusive Arctis ski goggle headband and Airwave performance fabric ear cushions. The multi input wireless transmitter with an OLED screen and included swappable rechargeable batteries make the gaming audio system as flexible as it is powerful.
2.4g range: 40 ft., 12m 5–40,000 kHz
battery life 20 hours (10 per battery).
Bluetooth version 4.1
Bluetooth profiles a2dp, hfp, hsp.
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Customers like the battery life and mic placement of the headset. For example, they say it has 2 replaceable batteries and the mic is retractable. That said, opinions are mixed on sound quality, quality, performance, connectivity, value, and comfort.
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Customers like the battery of the headset. They mention that it has two replaceable batteries, which is easy to get to. Some say that one battery lasts a full day. They also say that the batteries are fine and work perfectly.
"...One of the best features of this headset is that it has a battery that can be swapped. It charges inside the DAC and charges quickly...." Read more
"...with a lofty price tag, however, the quality, noise cancellation, battery life, and quality of construction tell me that this is a solid product that..." Read more
"...Battery life seems excellent, and you always have the spare battery charging to replace for those really long gaming sessions...." Read more
"...The superior audio and swappable batteries alone make up for the areas where it fails to best the 7 and I will not be switching back, but that does..." Read more
Customers like the mic placement. They say the quality is top notch, the mic is crystal clear, and the pull out function is nice. They also say the audio quality is some of the best on a gaming headset and the live preview of the mic allows them to hear how it's sounding.
"...The mic is good quality and I love all the settings you can change on the headset without even having to touch the DAC/wireless transmitter...." Read more
"...The mic is crystal clear and on the fly volume wheel on the back of the left ear cuff makes sure I'm hearing what I need to at the right volume...." Read more
"...The retractable feature is always nice, and its flexibility makes for easy positioning when in use...." Read more
"...They both glow red when you mute them and are adjustable and retractable. The mic on the Arctis Pro Wireless however, is a bit larger and bulkier...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is awesome, crisp, and there's not much sound distortion. They also appreciate the clarity, definition, and noise cancellation. However, some say that the max volume is not loud enough, the mic volume will be very low when trying to talk in chat, and the soundquality is different than the Astros. They say the volume level is constantly on display and it burns itself.
"...on my PC, to watching a movie in bed with these and achieve a pretty cinematic sound (The Game of Thrones intro is BREATHTAKING with this headset!)...." Read more
"...It comes with a lofty price tag, however, the quality, noise cancellation, battery life, and quality of construction tell me that this is a solid..." Read more
"...Keep in mind that the DAC doesn't change any sound settings on the pass-through as far as I can tell- they just take the audio and send it directly..." Read more
"...To summarize, I am still satisfied with the Pro. The superior audio and swappable batteries alone make up for the areas where it fails to best the 7..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that the construction feels very high quality, with lots of metals and dense design. They say the design is sturdy and resilient against scuffs. However, some customers say that it is obviously weak at the part that connects the headphones, and the build quality isn't the best. They also say that the small connector feels too flimsy and broke in the same way.
"...were a little more affordable but they really are the pinnacle of a full-featured headset. If you can find them on sale, they're more than worth it...." Read more
"...to that channel, it works fine for a while, but eventually, it fades the channel and cuts the audio entirely, unless I go into that app, and fiddle..." Read more
"...however, the quality, noise cancellation, battery life, and quality of construction tell me that this is a solid product that's going to last me a..." Read more
"...Microphone seems about the same (very good quality in its class and same retractable design)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that it sounds great, has extra battery, and is flexible enough to get into a comfortable position. However, others say that it doesn't adjust so their ears cannot fit comfortably in the earphones. They also say that the headset is too tight on the head and sticks out and pokes some unfortunate user's ears.
"...They are pretty comfy, and I don't really ever feel uncomfortable wearing them, or after taking them off, yet they are durable, and built to last...." Read more
"...The headset is extremely comfortable to wear compared to my G933...." Read more
"...I have a very sensitive head and these do eventually hurt my ears after long calls and gaming sessions...." Read more
"...guy with a larger than average head, and it is still the second most comfortable headset I've ever put on (slightly behind the 7) and is definitely..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the headphones. Some mention that the Bluetooth capability is a plus, with great range and no noticeable lag when watching a video. However, others say that it randomly disconnects that connection and disrupts you with a sound. The breakout box, as well as Bluetooth pairing, is really handy.
"...This headset sports Bluetooth options, allowing you to sync your phone to it and take calls on the headset, listen to music from any Bluetooth..." Read more
"...Range isn't as good as I was expecting, and bluetooth doesn't always make a solid connection when reconnecting, as my coworkers said that I sounded..." Read more
"...Want another 2 pack? $20 bucks. Sold.Then it also has Bluetooth...." Read more
"...TL;DR - Great option for wireless gaming with a few minor setbacks.Sound: Quality is top notch as far wireless options go...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that it's well worth the money, while others say that it comes with a lofty price tag. The quality, noise cancellation, battery life, and audio quality are great for the price point. However, some customers feel the reliability seems questionable for the cost, and the stock ear pads are average at best and slightly uncomfortable at worst.
"...The price is extremely steep on these but they've been worth it. I purchased an extended warranty just in case since they're so expensive...." Read more
"I can't recommend these headphones highly enough! It comes with a lofty price tag, however, the quality, noise cancellation, battery life, and..." Read more
"...It's very expensive, but it definitely feels high quality at least from our limited testing so far. My wife loves it, so to me it was worth it...." Read more
"...Are they unacceptably bad for the price? Absolutely...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it's a great headset and performs well, while others say that it is poorly executed, unusable, and doesn't always play well with their device.
"...any videos on how 7.1 simulated audio works, it is an extremely hard thing to reproduce...." Read more
"...It handles everything rather well that I throw at it, even decently in the high-volume range where most headsets start to have some issues...." Read more
"...The G933, by contrast, was quite "muddy" and indistinct and at higher volumes became rather distorted...." Read more
"...Are they bad? I wouldn't go that far. They do a number of things well, but only as well as a lot of budget options...." Read more
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The headset IMHO is probably THE BEST headset you could get with the feature-set it offers!
If you're looking for a gaming-centric headset that checks the most boxes, this is it.
The unboxing experience is nothing but premium, and you can proudly, if you wish, display the box.
Everything is well-packed, and they use solid packing protection.
The headset itself needs very little setup, simply either pair it via Bluetooth, or get the base station wired up, and connect it to your device respectively. DO NOTE, that the Optical In jack is labeled as PS4, as I guess they intend the optical to only be used for the PS4. You CANNOT rename the label, but obviously you can plug in nearly any Opt Output into that input, just know it's labeled PS4. I do wish SteelSeries would just label the inputs as the type of input it is rather than what they envision you using it for; however, this is just an insignificant gripe.
You will find the base station to be rather light, but honestly, it stays in place on the desk rather well, I've never had an issue with it sliding around.
Setting the base station up is as simple as plugging in your inputs, optionally plugging it into power (I believe it can pull power needed from USB, but I find the wall-based power to be the better solution), and then configuring preferences like EQ and things. I do suggest keeping Auto-Off on Off because it will shut off the headset after that time elapses, regardless of what is going on.
Lastly, the base station includes a slot to charge one of the two included batteries for the headset, which last a solid 6ish hours without needing to be charged. (Which charging one of these batteries I swear only takes like 30mins to an hour, and you can swap 'em when one gets low. There is a warning when it reaches like super-low power) You can also charge the headset via MicroUSB directly if you need it.
The headset itself matches the near-zero latency that they advertize with the 2.4g WiFi from the base station (which is probably the way you connect to your devices if you are using the base station anyways.)
The headset itself sounds VERY GOOD, not quite Audiophile, but VERY good all the same, and unless you need that audiophile level of sound, you can't really do better IMHO. It handles everything rather well that I throw at it, even decently in the high-volume range where most headsets start to have some issues.
They are not as noise-canceling as something like the Bose Quietcomfort II's, so if you absolutely need isolated sound, you might not find the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless to fit your needs; although it does block out most sub-ambient noise.
I do have ONE semi-major complaint, and that is the "Game/Chat Balance" feature on my headset seems to drop out the secondary channel. To clarify, when I assign an app/game to that channel, it works fine for a while, but eventually, it fades the channel and cuts the audio entirely, unless I go into that app, and fiddle with the volume to fix it, only for it to fade again. This is likely a driver problem on my end, but also I am running on Linux on my PC, and I haven't yet found a driver that addresses that problem. If SteelSeries sees this, please reach out if you can!
On the other side though, these truly are multi-purpose! I can effortlessly go from gaming on my PC, to watching a movie in bed with these and achieve a pretty cinematic sound (The Game of Thrones intro is BREATHTAKING with this headset!). You can reliably watch at full-volume and no-one is none the wiser, which really transports you away from the rest of the environment and isolates you in whatever you are watching. It's quite something!
In another note, you only get Bluetooth 4.1, instead of the (at the time) new Bluetooth 5, but I hardly notice a major downside without it, although I hope they update the headset soon with things like BT5 and maybe stronger WiFi. To be clear, I can get great range from the headset, and it only cuts out after I get to the other side of my house, which is all I really need.
The microphone stands pretty much toe-to-toe with my Blue Snowball, which is a relief, although for constant use I STRONGLY recommend using the popfilter attachment that they include with it, although you might run into issues when you go about retracting the mic boom into the headset when you are done using it. Also I believe it covers up the mute LED on the mic itself, but you can outright turn off the LED if you need.
They are pretty comfy, and I don't really ever feel uncomfortable wearing them, or after taking them off, yet they are durable, and built to last. You get all the support of a metal skeleton, with none of the discomforts, and I find the "Airweave Fabric" band, which doubles as size adjust, to be suitable for even 10 to 12-hour gaming seshes
Overall, I'd take these everywhere if my job wasn't so... Potentially abusive to the headset, with different oils and powders. I'd recommend them while traveling as well, although I am not particularly sure if the extra batteries are TSA-Compliant, but I think they are fine.
Overall, there is VERY LITTLE this headset does wrong. I am very satisfied I got this headset, and probably will buy again!
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Over the years, the headset still preforms well.
The issue I eluded to regarding the second chat channel fading, is NOT a driver problem but a hardware one. There is a capacitor on the internals that shuts off the channel if below the threshold, which is rather unfortunate. One other thing worth noting, where each side of the headset attaches to the frame, they are only secured via plastic, and are susceptible to fatigue if care isn't taken, they are pretty durable, but they would've done better by securing the headset modules via metal that isn't likely to break and effectively break the headset.
I originally wanted them for gaming to replace my old Soundblaster Recon 360 headset which was only holding a charge for about 2 hours or so. Since I've been working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, they've been invaluable for my videoconferencing as well. The mic is good quality and I love all the settings you can change on the headset without even having to touch the DAC/wireless transmitter. The noise cancelling could be better on the mic, but I don't expect it to cancel out the sounds of my kids playing in the basement only six feet away from me.
One of the best features of this headset is that it has a battery that can be swapped. It charges inside the DAC and charges quickly. It only takes about 15 seconds to swap out the battery and then you can keep going while the other battery charges. No longer do I have to plug in my headset while it's dying and this is invaluable.
Music doesn't sound nearly as good on these as my old Soundblaster cans did, but gaming is definitely better. The 7.1 surround is decent, but if you watch any videos on how 7.1 simulated audio works, it is an extremely hard thing to reproduce. There is a decent amount of directional audio when you are moving around, but the 7.1 surround sound isn't going to help much in terms of competitive gaming (which I don't do). '
The DAC is compact and easy to use. The display is easy to see and all audio settings can be changed from the DAC. It's about the size of two Amazon Fire TV units stacked on top of each other. I'm having a bit of an issue with bass and certain low-end sounds being too loud with the preset "Immersion" EQ setting. I've tried setting my own EQ but can't get it to sound quite right. It depends on the game you're playing (just finished Control, now playing Wolfenstein Youngblood) and the low-end explosions in both games are almost overpowering. You have to turn off the volume limiter to get these to be loud enough in my opinion, but they get plenty loud. Having the pass-through for my speakers was another huge sell for me. I have decent 2.1 speakers that sound great with music, so I wanted to continue being able to use them. Keep in mind that the DAC doesn't change any sound settings on the pass-through as far as I can tell- they just take the audio and send it directly to the speakers.
I have a very sensitive head and these do eventually hurt my ears after long calls and gaming sessions. There isn't pressure on my head with the ski-goggle headband, but I definitely feel the pressure around my ears after about 30 minutes. It's not enough to stop playing, but it is noticeable. To be fair, most over-the-ear headphones/headsets have hurt my head.
I love the retractable mic which I don't use for gaming but do use for video and audio calls. When it's tucked away, the red LED isn't really noticeable which is a nice feature. The control button on the bottom left of the earcup is a nice feature, but the push click doesn't always work for me. I sometimes have to press twice to get the settings to change. Being able to change the volume is always nice and the mute button for the mic is key for me if I'm in a long call and don't want everyone hearing me running to the restroom or breaking the kids away from a fight :)
The price is extremely steep on these but they've been worth it. I purchased an extended warranty just in case since they're so expensive. I purchased the white set because they were nearly $35 cheaper. SteelSeries has a members only sale that happens every so often where you can get these for less, but the convenience of buying them on Amazon and also getting 5% back with the credit card made it an easier decision.
Music sounds decent on these, but nothing like my Even H2 headphones. To be fair, I've never heard anything like the Even H2 headphones so it's not really a fair comparison. I've used the SteelSeries to connect to my phone via Bluetooth for music as well and they work just fine. I haven't made any calls with them, but I'm sure the quality would be great.
All in all, if you can dish out the cash for these cans, you won't be disappointed. I wish they were a little more affordable but they really are the pinnacle of a full-featured headset. If you can find them on sale, they're more than worth it. Great work SteelSeries!
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Su Amazon per le cuffie gaming, come dicevo, vi è un mondo così sconfinato di scelte che quasi scoraggia l’acquirente. Prima di andare a parlare nello specifico del prodotto oggetto della review vorrei dare un focus su quali sono a mio modesto parere (visto che essendo gamer e divoratore di playlist musicali, di cuffie ne ho consumate un bel pò) le qualità principali che un buon headset dovrebbe avere.
1. Ergonomia, si esatto, la comodità prima della qualità audio. Questo parametro, espresso in maniera generica, si basa sulla mescolazione di diversi fattori quali: materiali utilizzati per padiglione, e capacità traspirante, tecnologia di realizzazione dell’archetto, e relativi materiali, mobilità dei padiglioni nello spazio, ed infine il peso. Quando questi parametri sono propriamente calibrati, non andrete mai in sofferenza dovuta all’utilizzo prolungato.
2. Qualità audio, ovviamente subito dopo la comodità ma dello stesso livello di importanza ci sta tutto il discorso puramente tecnico, che non starò qui a farvi, ma vi basta sapere che ogni cuffia è diversa dall’altra e difficilmente ha senso paragonarle proprio perché il più delle volte si paragonano tecnologie completamente differenti. Quello che serve dire, è capire bene quale sia l’utilizzo principale per cui state cercando le cuffie. Ovviamente questo parametro, più del primo viaggia con l’aumento di prezzo.
3. Utilizzo misto. Io credo che quando parliamo (soprattutto) di articoli di un certo calibro, appartenenti anche ad una certa fascia di prezzo è cosa giusta e buona, essere esigenti per quanto riguarda l’utilizzo al di fuori di quello primario per cui sono state progettate. Parlando di cuffie gaming nello specifico, è ovvio che vorremmo godercele nell’utilizzo misto quale: riproduzione di musica (magari da CD), utilizzo per call conference, per vedere un film, o anche ascoltare la musica in viaggio o per strada.
IL PRODOTTO📦: SteelSeries azienda dalle amletiche origini presenta delle cuffie wireless gaming pensate per eccellere nel gaming e non solo. Le cuffie sono costituite da un archetto in lega di alluminio ed acciaio super leggero, i padiglioni invece in memory foam ricoperti da tessuto airweave per consentire un’elevata traspirabilità. Il micorfono è con cancellazione del rumore ed ha la certificazione DISCORD. Il punto nevralgico ovviamente sono gli speaker, realizzati con dei magneti in neodimio che gli conferiscono un range ad alta risoluzione che va dai 10 Hz ai 40 kHz. Oltre alle cuffie nella confezione troviamo la basetta trasmittente per ricaricare le batterie e poter regolare la sorgente, il volume, o impostare l’equalizzatore a 5 bande secondo le nostre più disparate esigenze (sono presenti ovviamente anche dei preset); sempre nella confezione sono presenti: un cavo audio USB, un Toslink, ed un cavo audio per cellulare a dimostrazione di quanto queste cuffie siano multimediali, infine sono presenti anche le due batterie.
PARERI🤔 & CONCLUSIONI🏁: facendo riferimento a quanto detto all’inizio di questa recensione queste cuffie hanno un’elevata comodità, l’archetto in lega di alluminio super leggera è fisso quello che invece si andrà adattare alla forma della nostra testa è la fascia di tessuto regolabile posta proprio nell’archetto. Il peso delle cuffie è veramente basso (non arriva a 400 grammi) ed infine i padiglioni sono mobili in tutte e 3 le direzioni. Passando dal primo al secondo punto della mia premessa, ovvero la qualità audio potremmo veramente stare qui a parlare per ore. Dotate di audio surround 7.1, tecnologia DTS:X v.2.0 (esattamente l’antagonista di Dolby Atmos) i due speaker che riescono a riprodurre in maniera cristallina tutti i suoni, veramente sono un piacere per le orecchie. Voglio però consigliare anche a chi ha trovato piatto e non sufficientemente profondo il suono di “smanettare” in maniera cosciente con l’equalizzatore a 5 bande, perché se settato come si deve, riesce veramente a tirare fuori tutto il potenziale di queste cuffie (nel caso vi dovesse risultare un’operazione troppo complessa l’applicazione disponibile per PC vi verrà molto in aiuto, ed anche la rete è piena di suggerimenti in merito). Le cuffie sono dotate di tecnologia bluetooth e grazie alla tecnologia Dual wireless System possono essere sintonizzate in contemporanea con il nostro smartphone e la nostra piattaforma di gioco preferita (PC o PlayStation che sia). Questa funzionalità la trovo estremamente utile, perché così anche quando sono immerso nell’hardcore gaming, se mi arriva una telefonata posso sentirla, oppure se arriva una notifica in quel preciso istante l’audio del mio pc continua ad essere riprodotto e non va su muto (cosa che accade ad esempio con la tecnologia dual channel del bluetooth di quinta generazione) e quindi non c’è pericolo che possa perdermi qualche battuta durante i filmati ad esempio, o peggio essere costretto a staccare il cell quando le notifiche di messaggi o di app arrivano numerose. Altra funzione particolare e molto apprezzata è quella della doppia batteria che si ricarica proprio nel trasmettitore, quando utilizzo una l’altra si ricarica, in pratica la durata delle cuffie è infinita. Per funzionare le cuffie non necessitano del trasmettitore, e quindi possono essere utilizzate anche fuori casa grazie alla connessione bluetooth, e i tasti di accensione e di abbinamento del bluetooth permettono di effettuare alcune operazioni senza utilizzare il cellulare come ad esempio skippare i brani o rispondere ad una telefonata.
E’ difficile parlare di un prodotto così complesso e così completo senza dilungarsi, e per restare in un range apprezzabile ho dovuto accenare soltanto ad alcuni aspetti o non menzionarne altri di grande rilievo(come la riproduzione wired offerta da queste cuffie) ma nonostante ciò spero di avervi in qualche modo fornito degli spunti validi per la vostra valutazione. Come si evince da quello che ho scritto, queste cuffie hanno tante funzioni innovative, una grande qualità costruttiva, e pur essendo pensate per il gaming si fanno apprezzare in tutti gli utilizzi (personalmente le ho utilizzate anche per lavorare in smart working, perché il microfono con cancellazione di rumore ed il Sidestone regolabile sono ottimi per questo utilizzo). Sul sito ufficiale sono inoltre disponibili degli accessori di ricambio per tutte le parti soggette a usura.
SteelSeries con questo prodotto ha raggiunto dei livelli altissimi, che difficilmente negli anni a venire saranno raggiunti dalla concorrenza, quindi a tutti gli appassionati del settore che cercano il meglio del meglio dico semplicemente: non perdete altro tempo!
Voto✒️📋: 🔟
Reviewed in Italy on April 18, 2021
Su Amazon per le cuffie gaming, come dicevo, vi è un mondo così sconfinato di scelte che quasi scoraggia l’acquirente. Prima di andare a parlare nello specifico del prodotto oggetto della review vorrei dare un focus su quali sono a mio modesto parere (visto che essendo gamer e divoratore di playlist musicali, di cuffie ne ho consumate un bel pò) le qualità principali che un buon headset dovrebbe avere.
1. Ergonomia, si esatto, la comodità prima della qualità audio. Questo parametro, espresso in maniera generica, si basa sulla mescolazione di diversi fattori quali: materiali utilizzati per padiglione, e capacità traspirante, tecnologia di realizzazione dell’archetto, e relativi materiali, mobilità dei padiglioni nello spazio, ed infine il peso. Quando questi parametri sono propriamente calibrati, non andrete mai in sofferenza dovuta all’utilizzo prolungato.
2. Qualità audio, ovviamente subito dopo la comodità ma dello stesso livello di importanza ci sta tutto il discorso puramente tecnico, che non starò qui a farvi, ma vi basta sapere che ogni cuffia è diversa dall’altra e difficilmente ha senso paragonarle proprio perché il più delle volte si paragonano tecnologie completamente differenti. Quello che serve dire, è capire bene quale sia l’utilizzo principale per cui state cercando le cuffie. Ovviamente questo parametro, più del primo viaggia con l’aumento di prezzo.
3. Utilizzo misto. Io credo che quando parliamo (soprattutto) di articoli di un certo calibro, appartenenti anche ad una certa fascia di prezzo è cosa giusta e buona, essere esigenti per quanto riguarda l’utilizzo al di fuori di quello primario per cui sono state progettate. Parlando di cuffie gaming nello specifico, è ovvio che vorremmo godercele nell’utilizzo misto quale: riproduzione di musica (magari da CD), utilizzo per call conference, per vedere un film, o anche ascoltare la musica in viaggio o per strada.
IL PRODOTTO📦: SteelSeries azienda dalle amletiche origini presenta delle cuffie wireless gaming pensate per eccellere nel gaming e non solo. Le cuffie sono costituite da un archetto in lega di alluminio ed acciaio super leggero, i padiglioni invece in memory foam ricoperti da tessuto airweave per consentire un’elevata traspirabilità. Il micorfono è con cancellazione del rumore ed ha la certificazione DISCORD. Il punto nevralgico ovviamente sono gli speaker, realizzati con dei magneti in neodimio che gli conferiscono un range ad alta risoluzione che va dai 10 Hz ai 40 kHz. Oltre alle cuffie nella confezione troviamo la basetta trasmittente per ricaricare le batterie e poter regolare la sorgente, il volume, o impostare l’equalizzatore a 5 bande secondo le nostre più disparate esigenze (sono presenti ovviamente anche dei preset); sempre nella confezione sono presenti: un cavo audio USB, un Toslink, ed un cavo audio per cellulare a dimostrazione di quanto queste cuffie siano multimediali, infine sono presenti anche le due batterie.
PARERI🤔 & CONCLUSIONI🏁: facendo riferimento a quanto detto all’inizio di questa recensione queste cuffie hanno un’elevata comodità, l’archetto in lega di alluminio super leggera è fisso quello che invece si andrà adattare alla forma della nostra testa è la fascia di tessuto regolabile posta proprio nell’archetto. Il peso delle cuffie è veramente basso (non arriva a 400 grammi) ed infine i padiglioni sono mobili in tutte e 3 le direzioni. Passando dal primo al secondo punto della mia premessa, ovvero la qualità audio potremmo veramente stare qui a parlare per ore. Dotate di audio surround 7.1, tecnologia DTS:X v.2.0 (esattamente l’antagonista di Dolby Atmos) i due speaker che riescono a riprodurre in maniera cristallina tutti i suoni, veramente sono un piacere per le orecchie. Voglio però consigliare anche a chi ha trovato piatto e non sufficientemente profondo il suono di “smanettare” in maniera cosciente con l’equalizzatore a 5 bande, perché se settato come si deve, riesce veramente a tirare fuori tutto il potenziale di queste cuffie (nel caso vi dovesse risultare un’operazione troppo complessa l’applicazione disponibile per PC vi verrà molto in aiuto, ed anche la rete è piena di suggerimenti in merito). Le cuffie sono dotate di tecnologia bluetooth e grazie alla tecnologia Dual wireless System possono essere sintonizzate in contemporanea con il nostro smartphone e la nostra piattaforma di gioco preferita (PC o PlayStation che sia). Questa funzionalità la trovo estremamente utile, perché così anche quando sono immerso nell’hardcore gaming, se mi arriva una telefonata posso sentirla, oppure se arriva una notifica in quel preciso istante l’audio del mio pc continua ad essere riprodotto e non va su muto (cosa che accade ad esempio con la tecnologia dual channel del bluetooth di quinta generazione) e quindi non c’è pericolo che possa perdermi qualche battuta durante i filmati ad esempio, o peggio essere costretto a staccare il cell quando le notifiche di messaggi o di app arrivano numerose. Altra funzione particolare e molto apprezzata è quella della doppia batteria che si ricarica proprio nel trasmettitore, quando utilizzo una l’altra si ricarica, in pratica la durata delle cuffie è infinita. Per funzionare le cuffie non necessitano del trasmettitore, e quindi possono essere utilizzate anche fuori casa grazie alla connessione bluetooth, e i tasti di accensione e di abbinamento del bluetooth permettono di effettuare alcune operazioni senza utilizzare il cellulare come ad esempio skippare i brani o rispondere ad una telefonata.
E’ difficile parlare di un prodotto così complesso e così completo senza dilungarsi, e per restare in un range apprezzabile ho dovuto accenare soltanto ad alcuni aspetti o non menzionarne altri di grande rilievo(come la riproduzione wired offerta da queste cuffie) ma nonostante ciò spero di avervi in qualche modo fornito degli spunti validi per la vostra valutazione. Come si evince da quello che ho scritto, queste cuffie hanno tante funzioni innovative, una grande qualità costruttiva, e pur essendo pensate per il gaming si fanno apprezzare in tutti gli utilizzi (personalmente le ho utilizzate anche per lavorare in smart working, perché il microfono con cancellazione di rumore ed il Sidestone regolabile sono ottimi per questo utilizzo). Sul sito ufficiale sono inoltre disponibili degli accessori di ricambio per tutte le parti soggette a usura.
SteelSeries con questo prodotto ha raggiunto dei livelli altissimi, che difficilmente negli anni a venire saranno raggiunti dalla concorrenza, quindi a tutti gli appassionati del settore che cercano il meglio del meglio dico semplicemente: non perdete altro tempo!
Voto✒️📋: 🔟
Sound ist super, Headset ohne Geräusche
They look nice and he hasn't had anything negative to say about them for the last 3 months he's been using them.
Really comfortable, great quality sound, Bluetooth so you can wirelessly connect to your phone for calls or music; but by far the best aspect is the dual batteries.
As you constantly have one in the charging ‘slot’ attached to your pc you have ZERO downtime, and can quickly swap them over in about 10 seconds.
Really simple feature, but game changing for wireless headsets.