This headset is $74 in Canada and I managed to to grab it for $48. You'll have to pause some games and adjust the sound in game menus, but other than that the headset is great🤟.
I have this one. It is very underwhelming……until you use it with Dolby or DTS X spatial audio. It’s a complete beast afterwards. By itself, it sounds like a 50 dollar set, but using one of the surround sound apps really unlocks it’s potential. Since then I use them with console and pc gaming exclusively. I hope you give them a try.
Not bothered about lack of EQ settings because all games I play support Atmos. Will probably pick this over wireless - one less thing to charge and won't die on me if I go a few months without gaming.
The headset is not responsible for you configuring your audio settings correctly. The first thing I always do is turn down in-game sound effects to 70% or so so you can hear voices better during battle. The game should also support ducking if it's worth anything at all
I have this headset, and you're right with the sound. I have a elite 2 and play on series S, and the sound for my games is fine, but if I use them on my PC to listen to reg vids or music... not great. I have also noticed that if I use a different controller the sound is pretty bad too. idk what makes the difference with the elite 2.
What’s funny is he likes the wireless after setting up the eq but didn’t get into that with the wired version. I got the wired version and I bought Dolby atmos when it was on sale and honestly I was blown away. Say what you will about the stock sound and I agree it’s really bad but atmos is the only app that gives you the ability to fix that bad sound. Try it out and if you don’t like it just return it.
on PC I would assume you can just tweak the EQ on what I would assume is Realtek in their software.. 99% PCs use realtek and depending the chip you can get some great sound out of them if you tweak the eq in the software.. if you have a Asus motherboard their front end is great
I think Xbox and PlayStation killed it with 1st party headsets this time around, only complaints I have on the Xbox headset is having the volume adjustments being giant knobs on the side it’s pretty easy to turn it down or up when you have to set your headset down for a minute, otherwise it’s perfect!
the wired version of any wireless device is the exact same thing, except better. wireless is a way to charge people who dont consider purchases more, for a lesser product. where do you use a wireless headset? where do you use a wireless mouse? wireless keyboard? all are within 10 feet from the device theyre connected to 99% of the time, the reason people choose wireless, is they dont like the cord in their way, but it is Never a 'the wireless version performs better' , because the wired Ver is always better
Thank you so much!! I just bought the wired version...decided to look up reviews before I opened the box. Seen your review and IMMEDIATELY went back and exchanged them for the wireless headset. Love these headphones! Thank you!
Great review as usual!, if I may share a comment, on the wireless one it still baffles me why would Microsoft not include a 3.5mm jack to use it in Wired mode
one more recommendation for $60 headset is the Razer Blackshark V2x which has been selling for less than $45 for a long while now on amazon, probably the best budget headset right now
I would get the wired one because. The wired ones supports lossless audio wireless just can’t do lossless at least not yet. It has to get compressed to lossy and also then gains extra latency and that for me at least just out weighs the eq adjustment or whatever you said.
Another quality review brother of yet another relevent product... Will stick with my Steelseries Arctis 9X for now which you advised me on... Now I know you like your Xbox controllers (I have seen the videos) what about a top 5 or top 3 review for premium Xbox controllers have looked back on all your content and can't seem to see controllers just headsets...
@@mrprivate733 I had to buy the Dolby license online from the Microsoft store and the dolby atmos demo is amazing not sure many of the games support it but yes on my Xbox with the Dolby license it does support it...
sucks that they gimped the wired ones. I prefer wired over wireless. The battery in the wireless one will probably die one day and thats why I try to buy Wired when it's not too much of a hassle (wired ones just connect straight to your controller)
Is the mute button up or down ? Also for the wireless version I don’t ever see them in stores anymore all I see is the wired one. Me personally I like the wired ones better vs wireless. Granted I haven’t opened my wireless ones up yet I just use my wired ones.
Hello i have owned the wirless version of this headset since release and its so amazing but i only have 4 complaints. The weight. 1, its very heavy an hurts my head rlly bad to wear after about 3 hours. 2 the battery life. it says its suppose to last a very long period as mine only last maybe 8 hours tops. and 3 theres no aux jack so if ur headset is almost dead u really have to plug in your headset top continue to play. and the final 4 is the mic. after so long of me moving it up and down if i try to put the headset up an the mic will drop.
Have you thought about doing reviews on headphones people use for gaming that aren't "gaming headsets" ? My setup is a pair of Phillips SHP9500's with a v-moda boom pro for my mic, and my girlfriend uses a pair of Audio Technica ATH-sr6btbk's, also with a v-moda boompro. I think it'd be cool to show off some "set-ups" that are a bit different, and to see how you like'em as well
which ones do you recommend more? these headsets or astro a 10 gen 2? I found them at Walmart for the same price and I would like to know which one is more worth it
Love the sound but I find these to be super warm on my head/ears - gets a bit uncomfortable after an hour or so. Maybe swapping out the ear pads would help.
Short answer to the title: No. Long answer to the title: No. The average pair of 30$ headphones (wired or wireless) are objectively on par with Microsofts headphones. Not only is the material virtually the same (more often than not) but literally the sound specs are worth about half as much considering I can achieve the same quality with a pair of offbrands.
I agree. This headset is awefull for its price. Returned it. Got the TB 700 gen 2, on sale. Its crisp and clear with a nice bass. Can pinpoint exactly where sounds come from. The microsoft headset is just loud and bassy. Tbh I was shocked how bad it was when I got it.
I got em today. For some reason I can mess with audio settings. And people can hear me in party chat but I can’t hear the game or other people in the party. I made sure my controller is up to date and I’ve tried plugging the headset into other stuff and still no dice. For reference I am using an elite 2 controller
Got a pair and my only issue was the mic didn't pick up my voice as well as other cheaper options. Basically useless if it's late night and you live with anyone trying to sleep
Pretty bad review to be honest. 1. Obviously the sound quality is different than wireless, its about the price. 2. You even said it sounded almost the same as the wireless but then said it sounded bad? ok? makes sense. 3. This is a very good quality sounding headset, i can hear speaking on it just fine? its driver is decent and its a decent headset for the price and probably close to some of the best for its price. I really think it sounds amazing for the price.
Does anybody know if their is a way to make your audio for others louder. Everybody I join in chat says I sound very low or far away from the mic but I can’t adjust it
I just spent like 30 min at GameStop browsing head sets. I told the guy I wanted one that was 100 dollars because I've always gotten like 20 dollar ones my whole life and never really tried to get good quality ones , like as long as I had something o talk with I was good. So for once boe rhat I have some extra money I wanted to invest in something high quality but the only ones for 100 there are wireless and personally I'm not a fan of the thought of having to charge my head set in the middle of using them. Sure its not likely they will die during use because I only play like 3 to 5 hours tops usually but Id rather avoid that all together so he pointed these out to me. They were the most expensive ones that are wired. Hoping they are good. I'm at work so I haven't used them yet
I have the headset but the problem is that the mic is so low despite all of my settings being max, is there any way to fix this or any settings to change?
Does the wireless version sound and mic come close to the Arctics 9x after adjusting the EQ? I'm torn bc by the time you buy that headset and earcups your starting to get closer to that 9X price. I know it's still less but it just adds cost.
@@TheTechne Do the higher frequency sounds hang with the Arctis? I pretty much only play COD for reference. Also keep up the great work. Big fan of the channel!
@@iand6453 its good for cod but its better for like story driven games because of the extra base, for FPS ill recommend the Blackshark v2 or v2x, hyper x cloud 2 or Logitech g pro.
Link to Wicked Cushions: bit.ly/3gmkEHQ
Deepfake
Best headset available in your opinion. Best bang for your buck basically.
If you use the turtle beach xbox controller does it help with the sound?
You can’t go wrong with the honesty and this, my friend, is why he’s my go to guy for reviews.
He literally has a x box shirt on that’s gotta be bias 😂💀
Exactly what I need today! Was going to wait to see if the wire Xbox headset are better then wireless ones. Now I know which one to buy!
This headset is $74 in Canada and I managed to to grab it for $48. You'll have to pause some games and adjust the sound in game menus, but other than that the headset is great🤟.
I have this one. It is very underwhelming……until you use it with Dolby or DTS X spatial audio. It’s a complete beast afterwards. By itself, it sounds like a 50 dollar set, but using one of the surround sound apps really unlocks it’s potential. Since then I use them with console and pc gaming exclusively. I hope you give them a try.
What is the eq setting and should i buy the wired there or epos h3 or anything else
@@gurjar1117 the turtle beach recon 50 setting works very well with this headset.
@@mariomario7379 now i has thinking to get epos h3 or epos sennheiser gxp 500 what u suggested
@@gurjar1117 I like the GXP 500. Those would sound great with DTSX.
@@mariomario7379 dtsx meaning?
Love having my headphones wired, personally. Good to know about these and how they perform
@Versatile Wolf me too. what's wrong with that?
@@Danny233 same here, they don’t die
@@cinnamon5675 mine don’t die fast but they definitely do die lmao
Same
yeah, this dude had a biased review because he prefers wireless
Not bothered about lack of EQ settings because all games I play support Atmos. Will probably pick this over wireless - one less thing to charge and won't die on me if I go a few months without gaming.
I think this guy didn't know about the EQ that you have to do manually on settings. If that was the issue, than what bad reviewer 🤣
The headset is not responsible for you configuring your audio settings correctly. The first thing I always do is turn down in-game sound effects to 70% or so so you can hear voices better during battle. The game should also support ducking if it's worth anything at all
How you turn Dow? Software?
Got this one on sale at Target for around $50 I believe and couldn’t be happier!
5:09 mic test
I have this headset, and you're right with the sound. I have a elite 2 and play on series S, and the sound for my games is fine, but if I use them on my PC to listen to reg vids or music... not great. I have also noticed that if I use a different controller the sound is pretty bad too. idk what makes the difference with the elite 2.
Thank you I'm young and I wanted a honest review of these to see so I will save up 40 extra dollars for wireless
What’s funny is he likes the wireless after setting up the eq but didn’t get into that with the wired version. I got the wired version and I bought Dolby atmos when it was on sale and honestly I was blown away. Say what you will about the stock sound and I agree it’s really bad but atmos is the only app that gives you the ability to fix that bad sound. Try it out and if you don’t like it just return it.
What are your settings for the wired ones?
How do you do the Dolby atoms on Xbox?
@@urbanmissionariesfilms71I don’t think you can I think he’s talking about using it with his phone and getting the app,
Just found out you can adjust the low volume for the wired in settings
on PC I would assume you can just tweak the EQ on what I would assume is Realtek in their software.. 99% PCs use realtek and depending the chip you can get some great sound out of them if you tweak the eq in the software.. if you have a Asus motherboard their front end is great
I've been waiting for this for a long time.
Just picked these up and I enjoy them very much 😊
Do they sound good, how are they when you’re playing?
They are very good while gaming I use Dolby😊
I bought a refurb wireless one for that price :) the headset was flawless
That's ashame, I was hoping they'd be good but glad you made a review, i'll stick with my Steelseries.
So awesome, mine are here tomorrow, I'm bald and couldnt be more excited! Gotta use with Dolby! Great stuff!!
I think Xbox and PlayStation killed it with 1st party headsets this time around, only complaints I have on the Xbox headset is having the volume adjustments being giant knobs on the side it’s pretty easy to turn it down or up when you have to set your headset down for a minute, otherwise it’s perfect!
I have both this wired one and the pulse 3d for my ps5. You're right though, they are excellent this gen.
but that huge knob is so fun and kinda convenient rather than just a buttons or smth
I don't know if it's a new option but you can customize the volume of the headset to your prefenrence. I think it's a very good option nowadays 😊
the wired version of any wireless device is the exact same thing, except better. wireless is a way to charge people who dont consider purchases more, for a lesser product. where do you use a wireless headset? where do you use a wireless mouse? wireless keyboard? all are within 10 feet from the device theyre connected to 99% of the time, the reason people choose wireless, is they dont like the cord in their way, but it is Never a 'the wireless version performs better' , because the wired Ver is always better
Hello hello any1 there?
💩 battery died!!
Cua cua
100000%. I have the Arctis 9x and I use these over the steelseries 90% of the time. This headset rocks for the price!
Is the sound & comfort better than the 9x?
Thank you so much!!
I just bought the wired version...decided to look up reviews before I opened the box.
Seen your review and IMMEDIATELY went back and exchanged them for the wireless headset. Love these headphones!
Thank you!
Great review as usual!, if I may share a comment, on the wireless one it still baffles me why would Microsoft not include a 3.5mm jack to use it in Wired mode
agree, many companies do that now also
Probably because they didn't want the wireless one competing with the wired option. Sucks but could be the truth.
You can use the wireless headset as a wired headset with a USB-C cable to your PC.
Great review! Helped me pick out my headset just this morning 🎉 I enjoyed this almost as much as I enjoy peanut butter!
one more recommendation for $60 headset is the Razer Blackshark V2x which has been selling for less than $45 for a long while now on amazon, probably the best budget headset right now
Can confirm, I bought one of those recently and it's pretty good.
If you plug it into like a turtle beach amp allows you to control game and chat volume and you can tweak eq with adobe atmos.
I have this + a NACON controller which has a handshake with Dolby Atmos
You got some great in depth reviews! I can tell you're passionate about it
@The Techne You should review the new Razer Kaira X for Series X and compare it to the BlackShark v2 X ! Great review.
So grateful for the exact measurements and weight of the headphones. Much appreciated 🥴
Well, glad to say I canceled my order for the wired one and got the wireless one for just $30, thank you for the honesty!
I would get the wired one because. The wired ones supports lossless audio wireless just can’t do lossless at least not yet. It has to get compressed to lossy and also then gains extra latency and that for me at least just out weighs the eq adjustment or whatever you said.
Another quality review brother of yet another relevent product... Will stick with my Steelseries Arctis 9X for now which you advised me on... Now I know you like your Xbox controllers (I have seen the videos) what about a top 5 or top 3 review for premium Xbox controllers have looked back on all your content and can't seem to see controllers just headsets...
I will have something for you next week ;)
@@TheTechne excellent can't wait...
@@RealBruceLee943 Does the Steelseries Arctics support Dolby Atmos?
@@mrprivate733 I had to buy the Dolby license online from the Microsoft store and the dolby atmos demo is amazing not sure many of the games support it but yes on my Xbox with the Dolby license it does support it...
@@RealBruceLee943 okay thanks bro.👍🏻
You can mess with the audio settings on the wired version in the audio settings
I talk about that in the video ;)
How do you do that tho
sucks that they gimped the wired ones. I prefer wired over wireless. The battery in the wireless one will probably die one day and thats why I try to buy Wired when it's not too much of a hassle (wired ones just connect straight to your controller)
Do the wireless ones have an option to use them wired? There is no way I'm gonna keep an eye on two batteries.
Is the mute button up or down ? Also for the wireless version I don’t ever see them in stores anymore all I see is the wired one. Me personally I like the wired ones better vs wireless. Granted I haven’t opened my wireless ones up yet I just use my wired ones.
Hey would you recommend these or the Logitech g355 for an Xbox series S?
Just got mine. They are bad out the box. You need the dolby atmos app. Turn down the bass and their very good for the price. Bad out the box though
110% agree great game, i finish yesterday on pc. I wait for the review of corsair m65 ultra
coming soon
Hello i have owned the wirless version of this headset since release and its so amazing but i only have 4 complaints. The weight. 1, its very heavy an hurts my head rlly bad to wear after about 3 hours. 2 the battery life. it says its suppose to last a very long period as mine only last maybe 8 hours tops. and 3 theres no aux jack so if ur headset is almost dead u really have to plug in your headset top continue to play. and the final 4 is the mic. after so long of me moving it up and down if i try to put the headset up an the mic will drop.
Worth to buy? How audio quality? in Lithuania 40 euros
Have you thought about doing reviews on headphones people use for gaming that aren't "gaming headsets" ? My setup is a pair of Phillips SHP9500's with a v-moda boom pro for my mic, and my girlfriend uses a pair of Audio Technica ATH-sr6btbk's, also with a v-moda boompro. I think it'd be cool to show off some "set-ups" that are a bit different, and to see how you like'em as well
I have done a few already
@@TheTechne must've missed'em. Good to know
I need a wireless/wired headset is there any universals out there???
I just sat the headset back down in best buy. Thank you so much
which ones do you recommend more? these headsets or astro a 10 gen 2? I found them at Walmart for the same price and I would like to know which one is more worth it
The mic sounded too good. I almost felt the overhead mic was still on? Anyway, I’ll be skipping these 🤣🤣
I’ve had nothing but problems with the wireless ones so I got my money back and the razor kairas do not regret a thing not a problem at all
Love the sound but I find these to be super warm on my head/ears - gets a bit uncomfortable after an hour or so. Maybe swapping out the ear pads would help.
How can I fix the constant disconnecting on the series X controller? The headphones whenever I use my phone near it, the connection will stagger
I have the wireless but my chat mixer is grey out and can’t hear the game only the chat
Short answer to the title: No.
Long answer to the title: No.
The average pair of 30$ headphones (wired or wireless) are objectively on par with Microsofts headphones. Not only is the material virtually the same (more often than not) but literally the sound specs are worth about half as much considering I can achieve the same quality with a pair of offbrands.
I agree. This headset is awefull for its price. Returned it. Got the TB 700 gen 2, on sale. Its crisp and clear with a nice bass. Can pinpoint exactly where sounds come from. The microsoft headset is just loud and bassy. Tbh I was shocked how bad it was when I got it.
I didn't like them, I mean the wireless version, they were giving me a headache and the sound adjustments in the os pissed me off...
Can you give us the settings for that headset I have it & I need help with the audio settings
Might pick these up for my switch and for wired play with my Xbox and ps5
Works on ten series s right?
I wanted to know if the wire will come off ?
No
I like there Xbox headphones but they can upgrade wireless version just putting a aux jack on it then it will be used as wired and wireless
Love the content!! You should review th Lucid sound LS series!!
I've been seeing these for less than 30 bucks on Amazon and I'm almost buying one
I got em today. For some reason I can mess with audio settings. And people can hear me in party chat but I can’t hear the game or other people in the party. I made sure my controller is up to date and I’ve tried plugging the headset into other stuff and still no dice. For reference I am using an elite 2 controller
I honestly don’t have any issues with these!
Got a pair and my only issue was the mic didn't pick up my voice as well as other cheaper options. Basically useless if it's late night and you live with anyone trying to sleep
I put it a bit sideways & the mic inward as if I'm eating it
Can you maybe review the traitor Kabuki keycaps?
Pretty bad review to be honest. 1. Obviously the sound quality is different than wireless, its about the price. 2. You even said it sounded almost the same as the wireless but then said it sounded bad? ok? makes sense. 3. This is a very good quality sounding headset, i can hear speaking on it just fine? its driver is decent and its a decent headset for the price and probably close to some of the best for its price. I really think it sounds amazing for the price.
Do you have an old computer that you dont use?
Does anybody know if their is a way to make your audio for others louder. Everybody I join in chat says I sound very low or far away from the mic but I can’t adjust it
Which wicked ear cushions do you order for the wireless ones cheers
This may sound stupid but is there a way that I can use a headset just for the microphone? I want to be able to use my sound bar for the sound only
Mine were fine, I have both and sound almost Identical, you must have a dodgy pair! Get them checked...
Wait you don't use the og mic that came with the first Xbox 1?
Can it be used for PlayStation
What website did you grab your ear cushions from? The wireless ones.
Wicked Cushions.
I can’t even get volume on mine. I have it turned all the way up and I can barely hear anything.
How do they compare against Razer v2 x im stuck between both of them
Can I plug it in my ps5 controller
Where did you get your Xbox t shirt?
Can you listen the game or just the chat ?
What if you tweak the audio through the fox system. Did that help any?
Are they better than the Logitech G435 Lightspeed wireless?
what is your fav nongaming headset to use for gaming?
Audeze
The mic on mine wasn’t working. I’m way passed even refunding it which is a shame.
I just spent like 30 min at GameStop browsing head sets. I told the guy I wanted one that was 100 dollars because I've always gotten like 20 dollar ones my whole life and never really tried to get good quality ones , like as long as I had something o talk with I was good. So for once boe rhat I have some extra money I wanted to invest in something high quality but the only ones for 100 there are wireless and personally I'm not a fan of the thought of having to charge my head set in the middle of using them. Sure its not likely they will die during use because I only play like 3 to 5 hours tops usually but Id rather avoid that all together so he pointed these out to me. They were the most expensive ones that are wired. Hoping they are good. I'm at work so I haven't used them yet
I have the headset but the problem is that the mic is so low despite all of my settings being max, is there any way to fix this or any settings to change?
Awesome headphones I don't care about the wire
will they crack like the razer krakens?
How does this compare to the blackshark v2x?
How are they for spatial awareness? I.e surround sound 5.1 and 7.1? I know they support dolby Amos, DTS and SONIC.
Very good. I won’t use any headset without it.
You just saved me 60 quid. Thanks
Does the wireless version sound and mic come close to the Arctics 9x after adjusting the EQ? I'm torn bc by the time you buy that headset and earcups your starting to get closer to that 9X price. I know it's still less but it just adds cost.
the xbox headset has a bit more bass than the arctis
@@TheTechne Do the higher frequency sounds hang with the Arctis? I pretty much only play COD for reference. Also keep up the great work. Big fan of the channel!
@@iand6453 its good for cod but its better for like story driven games because of the extra base, for FPS ill recommend the Blackshark v2 or v2x, hyper x cloud 2 or Logitech g pro.
@@ekkodon7688 completely agree! Very good recommendations!
Doing the lord's work 😎❤️
My question is does anyone else have an issue with the mic on these Xbox headsets? Everyone says I sound like crap.
I lowered the TV volume & put the headphones a bit sideways and leaned the mic closer to my lips worked better
too bad the cabel is on the right side. i would prefer left side as my pc stand on the left side under my desk :/
Another video , nice
Mic test 7:04
Thank you
Should I get the razer blackshark v2 pro now? They are on sale (50 dollars cheaper) and I need a new premium headset
heck yeah
What about the hyperx cloudx?