Reddit reviews SteelSeries Arctis 5 RGB Illuminated Gaming Headset - Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

Absolutely no prob :)


My mom reviews electronics for a living so we end up getting tons of new devices really often and generally need to find cables to match so things are being switched out and added in all the time. To make it more convenient instead of having to go sort through a box or into a drawer and untangle cables I wanted something super easy access to so that if i needed an hdmi , bam, I had one. Same with the others.

For the controllers I used Stick-On Game Controller Hooks 2 Pack. The snes and nes usb controllers are simply hung via a tack.


I got a simple ~$10 corkboard from walmart, used a label maker for the labels and then used CraZy TACKz 36tacks to hang the cables. I wouldn't recommend them though, a standard tack works better honestly ( In theory a hook is great but they loosen and then swing around making it a pain to re-orient them when you're taking things on and off frequently.)

The headphones under the desk is The Anchor Great adhesive, super cheap and can orient it vertically or horizontally which lets you fit two pair ( in my case one for skype/discord+gaming and the other for general use since it has better quality but no mic)

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For anyone else curious about the other pieces of the set up:

the desk is Series A:72inch Desk by Bush Business Furinture.

The lights are EconoLed RGB 5M 3528 LED Strip Light 300leds

Mousepad is Reflex Lab Huge Gaming Mouse Pad

The headphones are :
SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Audio-Technica ATH-A900X

Monitors are : ASUS VN279QL and Dell U3417W FR3PK

Keyboard is : Razer BlackWidow X Tournament Edition Chroma

Mouse is : Razer Naga Hex v2

The steelseries arctis headsets are really good. I got my arctis 7 for $140 here in Sweden where everything is stupidly overpriced. But it was a pretty good deal since they are $170 in most stores here. You said you were looking for $50-$100 so the arctis 3 and 5 are worth to check out.

The only complaint I have with my 7s is that the volume is super low when I use a wire (it’s wireless)

Arctis 7 - $150
Arctis 5 - $100
Arctis 3 - $75

Actualmente uso el Audio Technica ATH-AD700X.

Hace poco me compré el ATH-S200BT y ambos han sido geniales...

Años atrás tuve el SteelSeries Arctis 5, pero no los encontraba tan cómodos... aunque igual se escuchaban bien...

A few days ago

Hey man i had the same issue as you and guess what the only way to fix it was...to return the headset or use it without the mixamp. there literally was no fix to it. if i were you either get rid of the mixamp or look for a new headset. My recommendation for a new headset would be the new steelseries arctis 5 which basically has its own mixamp or if your a razer fanboy then get the new razer krakens they look like a hybrid of the man o war and a kraken. https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Arctis-Headset-Illumination-Headphone/dp/B01M16Y46E https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Kraken-Chroma-Gaming-Headset/dp/B01LZM1WRC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478130553&sr=8-1&keywords=razer+kraken+v2

Anyone with any experience regarding these headphones? amazon/headphones

Or are there better ones for around the same price of 70$? (asking for gaming headsets)

is it better in terms of sound accuracy than this? https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Arctis-Illuminated-Headset-Headphone/dp/B01M16Y46E/ref=sr_1_1?tag=hardwar0d-20&ie=UTF8&qid=1500397542&sr=8-1&keywords=arctis+5

Budget - $100-$150 USD

Source - I'll be using this with my laptop. I don't intend to invest in an amp. I'm not an audiophile, but I do like crisp audio.

Requirements for Isolation - The more isolation, the better. I don't necessarily need complete noise blocking, but I will be wearing these while I study in college. It's become a habit over the years to leave my headphones on while sitting in front of my laptop reading.

Will you be using these Headphones in Public? - I will almost never use these in public. I'm not too picky about the aesthetics, but I don't want something too gaudy.

Preferred Type of Headphone - Not entirely sure, but I've really liked the HyperX Cloud IIs since they fit around my ears. I can leave them on all day and not feel uncomfortable. I've also had the Tracks Air Wireless headphones and they were comfy, but the leathery feeling got slightly uncomfortable if I wore them for long periods of time. I didn't really realize it until I switched to the Cloud IIs. I'm open to all types of headphones in this category.

Preferred tonal balance - I'm not an audiophile. I think I need a fairly balanced soundstage (is that the right term?). Bass is important since it feels like a lot of songs I listen to lean towards that side.

Past headphones - Currently using the Cloud IIs. I love the quality of the headset and its audio is great. It blocks out noise decently and feels comfortable since it completely covers my ears. They're a bit heavy, but that is a non-factor in my next headset purchase. The bass isn't bad, but I feel like it doesn't pop.

I've also used the Sol Republic Tracks Air Wireless headset which was great. I picked up the Cloud IIs because I wanted a headset with a mic for voice chat. Unfortunately, the Cloud IIs, while being great in every other aspect, don't have good mics. No matter what I do the mic volume can't be raised on my end and I'm always too quiet for my friends to hear. That is a dealbreaker since the whole point was to get a headset with great audio and a clear mic.

Preferred Music - Pretty big mix of genres, but I tend to stick to vocal-based pop and chillstep. That being said, my interests change pretty often and I haven't been listening to a ton of music lately. This headset is mainly geared towards gaming. So if there's a good headset that can provide true 7.1 surround sounds or something that would be great. The Cloud IIs have this fake Surround Sound that is pretty gimmicky.

What would you like to improve on from your set-up - I'm looking for a headset that has good audio. I'm not expecting amazing since I'm going for a mid-range headset with my budget, but audio is important. The more noise isolation, the better. Wireless is a plus, but I have no problem with wired if wireless heavily detracts from audio quality. I will primarily be using this for gaming and voice chat with some music thrown in there. The voice chat is actually the reason

Other notes - I've mentioned this several times above, but I'll compile what I'm looking for here: I'm looking for a headset with good audio quality across the board. Maybe with slight emphasis on the lower range? True 7.1 Surround Sound for gaming is nice, but not required. The more noise isolation, the better. So probably not an open back headset. This is where I might be asking in the wrong place, but I'm looking for a headset with a good mic as well. I don't think I want to get a clip-on mic even though it would be the logical thing to do. However, if you think I should just keep the Cloud IIs and buy a clip-on mic or another mic, I'm open to suggestions. I'm pretty flexible and I'm willing to listen. Again, not sure if this is the right place to ask. I'm currently looking into the Steelseries Arctis [5] (https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Arctis-Headset-Illumination-Headphone/dp/B01M16Y46E) or [7] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYNEIEI?ref=emc_b_5_t). Any opinions on these would be appreciated as well. Thanks in advance and please let me know if you need any more info!

honestly your graphics card is gonna be best thing to upgrade first for your 100-200 range i'd say a 1050ti but highly reccomend spending some more money to get a 1060 atleast.

Edit: as for heaphones i assume you mean a headset

I recommend this one.

https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Arctis-Headset-Illumination-Headphone/dp/B01M16Y46E

The Steelseries Arctis 5 is a good minimalistic one with two programable ring rgb lights. The mic can be tucked inside the earpieces so that it doent hang out and it is wired for only 100 dollars

Steelseries Arctis 5 works really well for me. The cable comes with a USB extension and a regular headphone jack extension that you can easily switch between. They're really comfortable and sound good. The mic is also good at only picking up your voice. My husband and I game in the same room with these headsets, about 6 feet away from each other, and we almost never trigger each other's mics.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M16Y46E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2r5QBbXCBVAH3

under $100, My current option for a gaming headset is https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Arctis-Illuminated-Headset-Headphone/dp/B01M16Y46E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1496596757&sr=8-3&keywords=steelseries+headset and my option for a normal pair is https://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-Bluetooth-Wireless-Headphones-Silver/dp/B013J7JM4K/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1496597469&sr=1-8&keywords=skullcandy

I currently own the ATH-M50x, but need a headset that also has a microphone for my PS4.

What are your thoughts on the following?

SteelSeries Arctis 5 RGB Illuminated Gaming Headset with DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M16Y46E/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_rcfuzb957FPK7

Do you recommend anything different?

> https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Arctis-Headset-DTS-Headphone/dp/B01M16Y46E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476373936&sr=8-1&keywords=arctis

my chatmix on the 5 didn't even work even after the online downloads, reading the manual, adjusting computer settings, and asking for outside help.
My 5's got stolen from my hotel last week and I will be repurchasing the 3's as a replacement.

How cheap? I bought these for my kids, and they seem to like them:

https://www.amazon.com/Headset-Over-Ear-Headphones-Cancelling-Earphones/dp/B01J3SHMEG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1485456611&sr=8-5&keywords=PS4+headset

I picked these up for myself and they're the best headset I've ever had:

https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Arctis-Headset-Illumination-Headphone/dp/B01M16Y46E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485456658&sr=8-1&keywords=steelseries+artic+5