Sonar EQ Presets Come Out for Consoles!! What this means for gamers, with technical analysis!

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@pwd1134 10 ай бұрын

Damn I got all excited by the title. I was hoping they were releasing a full-fledged console app with all the bells and whistles for all the headsets.

@gabecollins5585 10 ай бұрын

They could’ve but they didn’t. This isn’t what people meant and they know it.

@famezy9103 10 ай бұрын

That’s exactly what people wanted like @gabecollins5585 said. I’ve always said they need to have an app for mobile devices like Turtle Beach and Razer. So much easier and quicker to simply pair your headset via Bluetooth to your phone, make your adjustments and simply save it to the headset

@ejc2064 4 ай бұрын

about to return them due to this great headphones for pc but bought them for both my last gen astro saved profiles to the headphones this sucks.

@Simon_Hawkshaw 10 ай бұрын

Great update for console players. Thanks for sharing this with us all.

@ryanohare3387 10 ай бұрын

Great video again man 👏 Do you think this update brings the nova Pro’s in line with the turtle beach stealth pro’s for fps games and footsteps? Or would you say the turtle beach software keeps them ahead? I’m gonna buy one of these headsets for my ps5, I only play call of duty warzone games. I’m not very good so footsteps are important to me 😂😂 Thanks for putting in the hard work man it’s really appreciated

@Boydstyle26 10 ай бұрын

I have the wicked cushions and currently using your EQ for the nova pro with WC. Have you tested to see if any of the MW2/WZ2 or FPS foot step pre sets are worth using? Thanks!

@corvus510 10 ай бұрын

very nice information, thanks for that

@WarriorVII 10 ай бұрын

Been using Sonar on PC to both EQ my mic and run different sound channels for about 6 months or so now. It's awesome. Crashes occasionally but other than that I love it. The AI Noise Suppression for the mic EQ is by far the best implementation of noise suppression I've ever used.

@user-be1md7pp2f 7 ай бұрын

Would you be doing more Console Custom EQ Presets for various games? The GameDAC Presets provided with newer updates do miss out some of my games. I'm a Battlefield fan and would love some good Console Custom GameDAC EQ settings for Battlefield releases 1, 5 and 2042

@OzzieOzbalik 10 ай бұрын

When I purchased the steel series pro wired for my ps5, they sent me a email to let them know what could they do to make it better. I complained about sonar not being on console so here we are one step at a time baby

@FallenKiid 10 ай бұрын

I been using your custom pre set with the wicked cushion. Should I stop using that and use thr MW preset instead?

@famezy9103 10 ай бұрын

@GadgetryTech You and I have similar hearing, so you might like this. I tried this new EQ on the Nova 7 with slight differences and I have to say it sounds pretty cool For the Nova 7 in GG Engine from left to right as follows -10, -3, +6, +1, +2, 0, 0, +3, +4, +1.5 Strangely still sounds like it has nice bass. To summarise how this sounds to me, it sounds similar to your original Nova 7 EQ, but with less bass and a little added clarity for footsteps. Your original Nova 7 EQ sounds really good as well, but with more bass and I think I’ll switch to your EQ when playing racing and story games

@ItsMidnight_ 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for keeping us informed. I will have to buy the DAC to pair it with the VZR.

@BTN454 10 ай бұрын

I also have vzr and couldnt find an eq for it in mw2. If you may find, could you share it from here? ✌️

@solidcrusader8959 10 ай бұрын

Say if I want to play Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.0 on PS5. Can I able to choose a eq preset that is close enough to resemble cyberpunk 2077 and which one would that be?

@ElchacalRYTB 10 ай бұрын

Thks for that information, do you know if this fonction is available to artic pro wireless 1st generation?

@ALASLAMI 10 ай бұрын

Please can you give us eq settings for nova pro in dolby atmos program.

@CtrlAltXRP 5 ай бұрын

@GadgetryTech could you plz do a sonar update with the nova pro wireless WC pads on mw3 warzone ?

@Naesun1 7 ай бұрын

SO you need the steelseries dac so save the EQ profiles to the headset?? If i have the new Nova 7p, i cant use the Sonar software so save the EQ profile on the headset??

@redlew012 6 ай бұрын

I actually love this headset but my problem was with the microphone on Xbox. everybody would trash my microphone constantly so I got rid of them.( Got the stealth pro which saved my settings) does this allow any microphone presets to transfer to dac to use on xbox?

@hamzashaikh8688 3 ай бұрын

Can you please do a full in-depth setting to use for the Pulse Elite with the PS5

@Hen_Suissa 5 ай бұрын

Can you please share with me what is the best setting with sonar software for ps5 players

@davidchesser584 6 ай бұрын

Could the Nova Pro wired be used with another dac such as the Schiit Hell2?

@b4g4b3l 8 ай бұрын

Any chance you look into the sonar setting for footsteps in pubg and cs2 ?

@salimyuksekol797 8 ай бұрын

Hi man. I use steelseries Nova 4 p on my PS5. Headset is great but on it's mic there is static hissing sound. Do you know how can I fix?

@A_Bolt 5 ай бұрын

So the presets is only available if you purchase the new dac?

@BDitty009 9 ай бұрын

Is this only available on the wired pros?

@ArnhemBoy20 9 ай бұрын

Steelseries released a 10 band graphical EQ with presets for specific games and not the full blown Sonar's "parameteric" 10 band EQ which only works on PC still. They only changed the 6 bands to 10 bands graphical EQ via the Engine and they created extra presets for specific games. However the magic happens with the parameteric EQ native functions.

@danilo9642 10 ай бұрын

Would the KSC75s be even more better with Sonar Eq coming out for Ps5?

@zJOEY_ 5 ай бұрын

You can make a custom eq in the engine aswel, you have any good one for console warzone ?

@flexmcgee8429 10 ай бұрын

Not seeing an update. Even after selecting Check for update in the About menu of the app.

@ur_pore 8 ай бұрын

So you just deal with the large latency issues of the GameDac? seems like a deal breaker for fps.

@janwawrzyniak5538 5 ай бұрын

I own the arctis pro. Want to have the New game dac 2 with My headset. Will it work?

@Rickvandervelden 8 ай бұрын

Does anyone know if these are also for the older Artics Wireless Pro? Cant seem to get it on my pair of those headphones :(

@jamesdriver8148 9 ай бұрын

So this is only for the pro version and not nova 7x (Xbox)?

@kingcobralive3081 10 ай бұрын

So sonar will not be available for arctis nova 7p on consoles ?

@jimmitch40 6 ай бұрын

My microphone volume is very low on ps5vr2 firewall ultra . I have everything turned up max . Are there any fixes for this?

@ghostriderx9313 7 ай бұрын

I play on console would you recommend using the presets?

@TENSllON 9 ай бұрын

So wait if I buy these at best buy they won't have the doc thing with it?

@s_s_j21-psn53 10 ай бұрын

Have they fix it on the iOS like for macs cause it didn’t work before

@phil.9886 2 ай бұрын

I don’t understand how I use the equalizer on Xbox? Do I have to set it on my pc and then the settings will be saved and can be use on Xbox or how does it work? Just bought this and the booklet for setup is just bad

@hp1799 10 ай бұрын

Very good review believe it or not I had these headsets and I returned them back and got the new turtle beach headset when I saw what they did with the new update. I went back and purchased it today I play rainbow six siege one of the things I like about it they have FPS for footsteps.

@Jkills86 9 ай бұрын

Could you do a video for the best custom dac settings for artics nova pro for warzone on ps5 and with ps5 sound settings and warzone settings and regular multiplayer

@jojookarin4027 5 ай бұрын

Can I use the wired dac2 with the arctis nova pro wireless?

@dirtypaws17 5 ай бұрын

aren't these presets available for 7p+ as well? can't find them

@SuperAaronbennett 6 ай бұрын

Where does Steelseries announce things like this? Social media, Discord, website?

@Juice_VI 10 ай бұрын

Nice update. I’m glad they sell the DAC separately now. I’d confer buying that to use on console with an open back headset.

@rykesbrady3578 8 ай бұрын

Does anyone know if this is supported for the steelseries 7P+ headset on console too? ( without the Gamedac )

@greg6162 5 ай бұрын

I’m confused… have the Nova 7P wireless for PS5, can I buy this DAC and use it wired or wireless? Or is this DAC only for wired headsets…

@WhiteHartMart 10 ай бұрын

A step in the right direction but it's still just someone's view of what the eq needs to be. Wouldn't replace the Custom setting if I had these. Maybe full Sonar type functionality will be possible one day.

@senor9786 8 ай бұрын

For use on ps5, is there anything I can change to hear my voice so I'm not talking so loud and wake my kids?

@SaipanDojo 8 ай бұрын

Dont understand have the wireless pro and I can’t use or find the bf2042 preset so annoying can somebody help me? (Playing on ps5) and yes I’ve updated everything

@Xemael 10 ай бұрын

Sonar GG having a share eq config now is awesome too.

@gabov97 10 ай бұрын

How i update my dac i dont see the firmware update

@DaFlippurr 3 ай бұрын

do I need to have the DAC for this?

@MoneyManGamingcc 6 ай бұрын

Really hope steel series can make an app to do the setting

@darrendavies1102 10 ай бұрын

Hi everyone / great blog 😊/ Im pc and use penrose headset is it best to remove my penrose software with my loaded presets to use Sonar software. Thank you all.

@Brajzah 2 ай бұрын

I bought the SteelSeries thinking I could use Sonar to work when I use it on PS5. Didn’t do enough research(I was specifically hoping to tweak mic settings). Thanks for the video!

@suscj4469 Ай бұрын

Facts so there’s no way to use sonar settings on console

@Brajzah Ай бұрын

@@suscj4469correct, you can edit them as much as you want on a PC but the info won’t carry over to consoles.

@tvrift 8 ай бұрын

Is it true the GameDAC v1 has built in virtual surround processing for consoles and the v2 does not?

@Art0fHonor 8 ай бұрын

DTS was available for PS4, but now disabled on the PS5. GameDac v1

@flexmcgee8429 10 ай бұрын

Any chance of getting the PUBG setting?

@dbronco2032 5 ай бұрын

Need to know. What preset is best for Battlefield 2042 because it’s not listed? COD, 6 Siege, etc…? PS: I know BF42 isn’t popular, but I and some friends enjoy playing it together. So, after that, any suggestions?

@brooshire36 28 күн бұрын

Might be a dumb question but I downloaded steelseries gg on my laptop how do I get it onto the steelseries da for xbox, have the nova pro wireless

@hp1799 10 ай бұрын

I need them to fix the voice and chat party Mixk on PS five now

@alliewilcox8622 20 күн бұрын

How do I save the warzone settings to my eq deck?

@MrBringTheRain Ай бұрын

How do I use the sonar with a ps5 on the arctis 7p+

@NRGVAMPYRICGYPSIE 9 ай бұрын

Does sonar work for console when i enable it on gg

@jorgegarcia9065 7 ай бұрын

Will this work on nova 7x?

@myballzitching 8 ай бұрын

If i buy this dac for my xbox series x combined with philips shp9500 would they also boost the sound of the headset?

@AdamOfCourse 8 ай бұрын

Of course.

@Jags4lifeJames 3 ай бұрын

I noticed just got this headset because all the reviews were great and tired of having wired astro a40's. I love it so far it seems like I can't hear a difference between the different presets am I missing something. These somewhat have a tin can sound compared to my Astro's and I know it is just a setting I must be missing.

@tylerbagwell3071 6 ай бұрын

For some reason my arctis 9X wireless won’t show the game options for audio it just has the original 4 EQ’s if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated

@joshuacastle8701 24 күн бұрын

So now that this has come out, can anyone tell me if the presets on the Nova Pro are the same sounding as on the new App with the Nova 5? Thanks!

@LosHoleshottos 10 ай бұрын

I don't understand whats new there? With my Nova 7 I can set a custom preset since day 1 that will be saved on the headset, so it will be used on console. Works very good, only downside is, that you need to connect to your pc and do the setup before you can use it on ps5, with pro and the dac this is different. But in general it was possible the whole time...

@g33k51ndr0m3 10 ай бұрын

Did the nova 7 performs well in sound quality? Especially for fps gaming

@LosHoleshottos 10 ай бұрын

@@g33k51ndr0m3 I had the logitech g pro x wireless and the astro a50 before and I think the Nova 7 is way better than these. I initially upgraded for the bluetooth but then noticed that it is better in every way.

@hanp2205 6 ай бұрын

when is it comming?

@TrekBuilder 3 ай бұрын

Can someone please confirm whether this new feature will also work on the Nova 7's, or is this strictly meant for the Nova Pro models? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks much.

@A_Bolt 5 ай бұрын

Is the Q supposed to be 1.5 or 1.41?

@BuggyShanx 7 ай бұрын

Question, If I buy the Arctic Pro 7x. Can I plug them on my comp tune the mic and sound. Save that and then use those setting on the Xbox?

@shvy100 18 сағат бұрын

they have a dedicated app on mobile that is quite good from what I saw

@flexmcgee8429 23 күн бұрын

Tried the PUBG and the FPS Footsteps settings. They weren't as good as the ones @GadgetryTech gave in a couple of older videos that he dialed in himself. I have the Nova 7X but no DAC. I was still able to try them in the GG Engine app through pc.

@cross-hairz800 7 ай бұрын

Can i get the rainbow six siege preset I don't own a pc and would like the value of rainbow six siege for each eq slider value:)

@gabriel90805 10 ай бұрын

Is there a difference between the gamedac gen 2 and the “base Station” you get on the arctic nova pros wireless or it’s both the same thing?

@rjrcline 6 ай бұрын

Did he ever answer this?

@GadgetryTech 6 ай бұрын

Sorry, I missed this! There are the same as the Nova Pro Wired. The wireless is unique.

@jojookarin4027 5 ай бұрын

@@GadgetryTechcan the nova pro wireless be used with the wired dac?

@MoneyManGamingcc 6 ай бұрын

I dint have those presets. Please help. Ps my set is up to date

@TG-dk9yx 4 ай бұрын

You know when i had my arctis 7p+ i messed with sonar settings for chat cuz my ps5 buddies were a little loud and it worked surprisingly this was when sonar was in beta why is it now that i cant get it to work anymore it is possible cuz ive gotten it to work bit it seems like they are locking this feature behind a super expensive headset

@afrazyazdani8996 5 ай бұрын

It’s only for the pro ?

@hunterjackson5425 10 ай бұрын

Does this work with the Nova 7x or just the pro models?

@GadgetryTech 10 ай бұрын

Pro only at the time of this review unfortunately

@Ciso1321 9 ай бұрын

Hello with this update do you recommend the nova pro or the stealth pro? For fps and footsteps.

@shvy100 18 сағат бұрын

he said in another video that for fps the TB is a bit better although I'd imagine that overall with eq setting and what not the NPW can be almost identical to the TB

@zJOEY_ 8 ай бұрын

You found good mw3 settings yet for the engine eq for ps5? Cause sonar not working yet on ps5 :)

@GadgetryTech 8 ай бұрын

One of my newest videos shows the Engine EQ on it for MW3! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/paimZ6mWzrjIZas.html&lc=UgyKuinYfWs-WTuEdVF4AaABAg

@Dd22537 6 ай бұрын

@@GadgetryTech Can you make a review on the Qudelix-5K Reference DAC AMP I have the headset nova 7 and I play on PlayStation currently don’t have a dac I know I can get the GAMEDAC GEN 2 and use the sonar but I do know that the qudelix -5x eq can be adjusted from a phone and still have Parametric EQ is there a big difference in sound quality for console players depending on the route they go

@hitman.123 10 ай бұрын

I got rid of that headset when I saw that update. I went to buy a new one again today. I just finished updating it I like it.

@famezy9103 10 ай бұрын

@GadgetryTech So Joe if it’s all uploaded onto GG Engine with the latest update, wouldn’t these EQ profiles show on Nova 7 via GG Engine? Because all they’ve done really is, give us the closest matching EQ with GG Engine tuning, so technically all these new profiles should be on there regardless of whichever SteelSeries headset you use that’s compatible with GG Engine If it is compatible with the Nova 7, it should sound good, because Nova 7 default sound is quite close to what the Nova Pro Wireless sound, but with more accurate bass I’ll update the GG Engine and see what it shows on there, but hopefully it will show all that for the Nova 7, if not I took a screenshot of the COD MW2 profile, so I can adjust it myself and see how it sounds and I can fine tune it myself if any particular frequency sounds weird

@flexmcgee8429 10 ай бұрын

Interested to see if this works. Would like to see the PUBG setup.

@famezy9103 10 ай бұрын

@@flexmcgee8429 I’ve updated the GG Engine, but it still doesn’t show on the EQ profiles for Nova 7. However, I’ve done the same EQ shown in this video and it’s actually better for footsteps in COD. I wasn’t aware until recently that the footsteps in COD is in the 110Hz-140Hz region, so although my previous EQ was still really good for footsteps, now it’s excellent Sorry I don’t play PUBG, but if PUBG is on Sonar, you can go on Sonar and have a look at their PUBG profile, see which frequencies are adjusted and you’ll get a good idea on how to adjust the EQ on GG Engine

@flexmcgee8429 10 ай бұрын

@@famezy9103 Thanks for the reply. I’m considering purchasing the DAC itself. I’m hoping someone will post the profiles so I can match up the settings like you did with WZ.

@macaulaymorris8818 8 ай бұрын

Can anyone help me? I’m trying to do this and it’s not saving atall to the Dac?

@whisperedoaths6203 7 ай бұрын

I tried too. Downloaded on pc w nova pro connected to usb. Funny it says it can’t see the device. Amazing!

@jedisoldier 10 ай бұрын

For those interested, I do want to point out the audio quality of the gamedac gen2 is a good amount better than that of an Xbox controller’s headphone jack. So you are definitely not just paying for eq. However, I do want to note there is a pretty substantial latency hit when using the dac on Xbox. It’s bearable, and you get used to it, but if you are super competitive just keep that in mind.

@Twist-kj2fb 9 ай бұрын

^ Make sure you are not using Dolby atmos on Xbox. Gamedac has its own method of processing game sound & double mixing your equalizer settings isn’t good in general.

@jedisoldier 9 ай бұрын

@@Twist-kj2fb I half agree with you. I dislike the EQ on dolby anyway, so I turned it off. However, Dolby isn't just an EQ. It's also a different way that audio gets processed. For example, in my experience, positional cues are better with dolby on, even with the dolby EQ's off.

@SavageW4A 6 ай бұрын

@@Twist-kj2fb turn Dolby on but with to game mode, flat EQ. You don't get the double mixing issues.

@Jvxqia123 5 ай бұрын

I don’t have these presets I only have smiley,bass boost,flat,focus,custom

@MusicForever1990 19 күн бұрын

Can anyone help me with EQ for arctis nova pro wired for ps5 ??

@Romoredux 5 ай бұрын

The MWII Preset is super good for MWIII. I still use my own custom tuning still for FPS games though.

@liljdmef 2 күн бұрын

What is it

@X_Ov3R-_-Ki11 3 ай бұрын

Anyone have good eq settings for Dayz. Hearing footsteps is really important. I still only have 4 presets.

@izzycontreras4357 4 ай бұрын

Any of the presets for PUBG?

@spyder_33 Ай бұрын

So I went ahead and made the purchase for the $350 Steel Series wireless/PS5 version with DAC even though I barely game for a full two hours a month!! Regardless, I'm extra new to this and would appreciate anyone that could give me simple-as-possible instruction, lol 1st question: Does the headset itself and/or DAC have to be plugged into my laptop in order to use Sonor?

@ward6473 Ай бұрын

This is what I want to know too. Its a serious faff around to keep plugging into your pc to change eq settings for each game you play. Frustrating

@vagamer522 10 ай бұрын

Why not do what Razer does and implement the app on Xbox. Other than that hope they add more games with Sonar. My wish is Armored Core 6 since they game has crazy bass.

@BArellano95 9 ай бұрын

You know these small Indie companies. They don't have the money or dev. teams to do stuff like that this early into their business!

@truckmuncher8998 7 ай бұрын

All they’d have to do is just have a phone app especially since the headset connects through Bluetooth

@dakotawhalen4760 2 ай бұрын

So if I’m understanding correctly; I need to hook my DAC up to my laptop, download and update steelerseries GG, and then I will have access to these numerous other presets and be able to use them on my Xbox or PlayStation?

@HardyOh 10 ай бұрын

Wow so glad I got this headset!

@ZAXOcuz 10 ай бұрын

I just bought mine i play sport games and hell let loose alot

@NunchuckNuts 10 ай бұрын

Crying in Nova 7x because I have yet to find a eq for R6 and i thought this update would be for all nova headsets😢

@Yoitsseb 10 ай бұрын

Got excited that this would work with my schitt hel 2 and vzr one. Shame.

@ughitswill 7 ай бұрын

Sonar only being available on PC is pretty damn frustrating

@Zachthe504 10 ай бұрын

Does this pertain to the 7P?

@ryanspartan7853 10 ай бұрын

As of now, no. Only the Nova Pro wireless/wired

@Zachthe504 10 ай бұрын

@@ryanspartan7853 worth upgrading to if I’m solely on console?

@Zachthe504 10 ай бұрын

@@ryanspartan7853 sadly no sonar on console..

@ryanspartan7853 10 ай бұрын

@zachc.5789 Joe has a comparison video of all the different models, along with the wicked cushions adjustment that you would definitely need if you went with the pro. To me, not worth the upgrade at full price since you already have a Nova.

@ryanspartan7853 10 ай бұрын

@zachc.5789 right, just these presets as of now for console. Pretty big miss. The pros do have other features, but not enough to justify upgrading when you are already in the same ballpark

@TheQuickyouknow 10 ай бұрын

Dang, I was hoping it was PEQ

@Hijynx87 10 ай бұрын

You might be better off getting a soundblaster g6 instead of a gamedac lol. Gamedac isn’t powerful enough. I guess if you don’t have a pc to tweak the sbx g6 you might gravitate towards the gamedac, but at that point I’d just get a qudelix.

@jasonemanuel9070 9 ай бұрын

I've had my G6 for over four years now,it's amazing,I recently purchased a schiit stack thinking it would be better it's not,it's louder but not better,but I've not sent the schiit stack back I use it with my music system in another room,the G6 takes some beating if you get a good one!