Over the years I have worn a lot of cans on my head. From cheap gaming backup headsets to high-end gaming headsets all the way up to 'audiophile' worthy status. The Steelseries Arctis Nova 3s are a fantastic mid-high end set of headphones that have an almost perfect all around setup and audio quality. From its microphone, to the driver sizes, its streaming and audio tools, comfort headband, size setting/weight, it does everything really well. That does not mean it is flawless as the headset could be a little bigger/drop down lower for massive dudes like myself but that is a minor gripe as I can still wear them fairly comfortably. just a 1/4" lower past max and it would be perfect.
Also while the mic is great for a small retractable stick mic, it will never be as good as a dedicated studio microphone. However, this one sounds better than most and is good for streaming, chatting, or recording your voice on gameplay and/or content creation. It also has multiple settings in which you adjust side tone along with sensitivity and even cut out background noises like your fan in the background. It comes with surround sound, but I have never been really able to make up my mind if I like it turned on of off. Thats with all 7.1 headphones, not just the Nova 3s.
My only real dislike had to due with a certain sound frequency band. It just seemed to be missing certain mid tones and instead of trying to do something clever with software, they just added more Bass. So if your a bass lover, these lightweight cans can definitely deliver, but even without these missing tones, you arent missing anything in-game and its just something to get used to. Overall, for my everyday headset, I am glad I made the purchase. This was a replacement for a Logitech G635 which were my favorite and I used for years. However a recent refresh changed them and these will be my new go-to's untill I discover something better for below 100 bucks!
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