SteelSeries Nova Pro Wired Review - Specs, Measurements, Tuning, and more!

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The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wired headset is loaded with features and performance. In this review, I cover everything from compatibility to objective measurements with EQ tuning. Use the chapters if you're concerned with a particular area!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro and Compatibility
01:18 - DAC Talk
04:02 - Truth About Sample Rate
06:07 - Comfort and Build Quality
11:33 - DAC Controls and Setup
14:59 - Mic Test
16:43 - Sound Quality
21:42 - Frequency Response Measurements
25:49 - Custom EQ Tuning
29:42 - vs Astro A40
32:51 - Final Thoughts
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@GadgetryTech Жыл бұрын

NOTE: SteelSeries GG Engine version 25.0 changed Sonar's sample rate to 24 bit 96 kHz. Please note frequency response does not change with sample rate. So the EQ tuning would still apply in this case with the latest software updates. Sample rates and bit depths affect other aspects of sound with regards to clarity and dynamic range. Hopefully that clears up any hesitation!

@ryanhostudio Жыл бұрын

its kinda hilarious that you use exile as a test song too, i used it too for a while haha

@rob4610 Жыл бұрын

Could you possibly help me? I just switched from console to PC for gaming, and I am on my 3rd pair of headsets in past 5 weeks. I can not seem to get any of my headsets to work or sound properly on PC like it was on console. I have Astro A4 mixamp, turtle beach elite pro 2 superamp, and now the wired Nova Pro and none of the 3 chat/game mixer works normal on them. If I turn them to just game it eliminates the game sound but still have chat, and if I turn all way to just chat, that works correctly and gives just chat with no game. I’ve spent days attempting to fix this problem but can’t find solution. All my drivers and firmware are up to date so I don’t know what it could be. I have a GeForce rtx 3070, Ryzen 7700x CPU, and Asus Rog Strix x670-e DDR5 mother board. Windows 10. I thought audio was suppose to sound better on PC but so far I can not get anything setup and sounding as good as the PS5 audio was.

@thecalagm6435 Жыл бұрын

@@rob4610 yo lo resolvi volviendo a reinstalar windows

@6oulx Жыл бұрын

The clarity from hi res is worth the extra wires 🤍

@Joseph__K Жыл бұрын

Hi, i’m just wondering if i can use this in cp? thanks!

@erickozel3010 Жыл бұрын

Such a great video. Thank you for such an in-depth breakdown. Waiting on my pair to come in the mail, this video got me even more excited.

@RiCaNHaVoC24 Жыл бұрын

MY GUY, YOU’RE ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. CLEAR TONED, SUPER KNOWLEDGEABLE, EXTREMELY DETAILED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS. 🙏🏽💪🏽

@Nick-tl7ts Жыл бұрын

dude the eq settings are amazing, I'm using them on the artics pro and they sound very good, thank you so much... I'm waiting for my novas, I cant wait to try them with this setup.

@JorJorBinks123 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this deep dive audio review and setup. My Cloud 2’s just died and I picked these up and I am so impressed.

@lurifax7382 Жыл бұрын

The sound difference in overwatch2 was huge when i use your settings! Much better than the one from the game list in SGG.Thank you so much for the time you have used to help others with this! 👍

@Falascoa Жыл бұрын

I love your reviews, I used your EQ settings on my Astro A50. Yesterday I decided to get these. Wow, now some might say night and day. However, I like these alot, I also liked the Astros a lot. Not as big a difference as when I went from Playstation elite 2nd gen to the Astro. I cannot wait to put these setting to the test.

@Veargan Жыл бұрын

Man, I've went through so many headphones reviews and thousands of comments for my ps5 and I've seen all the reviews for arctis nova pros wired&less and this review is one of the best, all the details, no water, info is relevant, clear and on point. I'm still thinking of wireless version tho, but keep up the good work!

@JGabix01 Ай бұрын

so, me too in wired X Wireless for PS5, what you think i should take?

@macleod1592 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and thank you for the EQ settings and explanation. Very few of these with gaming headsets.

@roetietoe Жыл бұрын

I have to say your tune is the best i found so far.. glad to find your review

@severogonzales405 Жыл бұрын

I tried your settings and omg it made a world of difference! Earned a subscriber thanks!

@GadgetryTech Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@ES-zw8cb Жыл бұрын

Great video, you seem to always answer the questions I have and then some.

@ITAngel Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks, and hope you continue making videos like these. I have the SteelSeries nova pro wireless with the wicked cushion ear pads and configure those settings as a baseline and started tweaking it.

@nateaxelson7780 8 ай бұрын

out of the thousands of reviews i’ve watched on many channels and many headphones and anything. this is the best review ever. New subscriber for you sir.

@GadgetryTech 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@stephenswan660 Жыл бұрын

OMG been waiting for this...can’t wait to listen!!!!!!!

@Seboytube 8 ай бұрын

holyyyy ur settings transfromed this headset so much!! i wasnt impressed at first even using dolby atmost, but using your sound curve has made this headset come to life, i still use my senheisser for pure music but the novas are amazing for games and even for music, THANKS!!

@Russian__hammer Жыл бұрын

Holy shit; ive never seen a headphone review like this. I just bought the Nova Pro Wired, and will be trying out your EQ settings. Thank you so much

@ripp123m Жыл бұрын

how are they???

@Thundertome 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review - really easy to listen to you going through the pros/cons. Just ordered one in the Christmas Sales :)

@lynx7906 Жыл бұрын

This review has helped out a lot, thank you.

@daveherron Жыл бұрын

Just a quick heads up. +4 / 5300Hz / 5.0Q is missing from graph during the Tuning section though you do mouse over them all so anyone trying to mirror this is still able to do so. Thought Id mention it. Not sure if you mentioned in the video - watching this for the 3rd time but no audio at the moment setting it up as the headset just arrived. Thanks for the time you put into measuring these and adjusting the tune.

@Pendlebean Жыл бұрын

thank you for that custom EQ so much better !!

@altostratus9342 3 ай бұрын

This is an invaluable video. My 3.5 year old wired Arctis Pro_Gamedac gave up the ghost; more correctly, the right ear cup broke off the head band. It's used everyday multiple times a day so I can't complain. After looking at the options in various price ranges I purchased the wired Arctis Nova Pro+Gamedac. Your video got me up and running with a great tune in very short order. Thank you for all your efforts and for freely sharing your knowledge and expertise! Subbed.

@GadgetryTech 3 ай бұрын

Wow thanks so much for the kind words and I’m so grateful it helped you out. I hope you enjoy your new headset! Thanks for the super comment and generosity

@Kevin-vp3wb Жыл бұрын

thx for charing the eq settings.. they are so good!

@arturoa9286 Жыл бұрын

Just purchased this headset and first thing I did was use your sonar setup hope it works good! Thanks 🙏

@Kaiyening Жыл бұрын

This is my favourite headphone channel!

@mikemontsc 4 ай бұрын

Excellent. Answered a lot of questions. Love the headset

@blindeye6175 Жыл бұрын

The BEST REVIEW ecer i have watshed yet. Thanks for you job and i hope you will get more SUB's!!!!

@5_i_v_e Жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always! You’re so underrated but not for long! Did you say new pads coming in a couple of weeks for the pro wireless???? 😁

@mikevegas87 Жыл бұрын

Perfect stuff! Great review.

@LordPalm1 Жыл бұрын

Easily the best headphone reviews on KZfaq!

@GadgetryTech Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@carles8388 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review as usual man!! The Nova wired are on my list 😅. The main reason is that finally I can get a dac that works usb with PS5 and Series X and allow me to eq the sound. You tried to use another headsets with the Nova dac? I've the old Arctis Pros, wired and wireless, and I use the dac with a 3.5 adapter with other headsets, for example the Virtuoso XT by 3.5 on that dac used on PS5, and the sound changes... for good

@codythompson7535 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks man!

@acidvac Жыл бұрын

$200 now! Thanks for the great review and eq settings!

@scoobysteve0 Жыл бұрын

This review kept me from selling the headset. I purchased the nova pro and was concerned that I may be able to spend less for a better headset. This makes me realize that the headset is better than I though and will keep it.

@samholly1172 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man amazing video, thanks a million.

@TheJacobi 6 ай бұрын

brilliant, i love this review

@jasonward4956 Жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, good video.slight change in conversation. I am still waiting for the vzr model one to be available in the UK.i just bought the ifi zen dac v2 dac amp,to go with my new phillips fidelio x2hr.So far very happy.They are a massive upgrade for sound quality over the shp9500,which again are a great sounding open back,for ps5.Hope other people find this of interest.many thanks.

@DaGeralch Жыл бұрын

Amazing review

@WozOfficial Жыл бұрын

I make it short --> thx for your settings and your time you put into it. Like it, use it and subscribed. :)

@will7613 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I've brought some!

@King_WhiteWolf Жыл бұрын

► NOTICE ◄ Though his preset in the GG client has 10 notches, the on-screen graphic @26:00 is missing one notch (the 9th by numerical order). He hovers over the setting with his mouse @27:14, but then forgets to read it out loud before moving onto the final notch. ► Missing 9th Slot: +4db *|* 5300kHz *|* 5.0Q *GT:* Thank you for all of your hard work in producing and sharing these comprehensive reviews, as well as sharing the EQ settings. I legitimately feel like you've made the money I spent on this headset go that much further, and there's nothing more a man could ask for in a tech reviewer. Much appreciated!

@thanatos4762 Жыл бұрын

i wish i can save this comment to test it out when i get back home

@ethanmartin2565 11 ай бұрын

Hi , I just bought these headphones but honestly I find the song really not good at all even by putting the eq of the youtubeur I have the impression of being attacked on the treble and sometimes the voices au so when i watch a movie for example with the swords they really hurt my head

@nathananders7657 Жыл бұрын

Came here because I just ordered these for the PS5 (woulda liked more feedback using it on console and whether the limitations of not being able to use Sonar would influence your opinion) but stayed as this was an incredible review, I am floored it only has 606 likes after I hit the like button. Definitely subscribing to this channel.

@ShowtimeLaw Жыл бұрын

How are they if they arrived for you?

@myles5388 Жыл бұрын

@@ShowtimeLaw just got mine few days ago, by far best headset I’ve tested. Sonars great on pc and the DAC is great for customising sound on ps5, overall worth it in my opinion

@BTN454 11 ай бұрын

@@myles5388bros I bought the wired for ps5 but I cannot hear footstep in mw2 better than my regular headset. Ant tips for me?

@caesaraugustus4563 8 ай бұрын

can u pls aswer me a question pls? in transparency at lvl 10 with the nova do u also hear like white noise ¿?

@DiegotheDon00 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Just got my PS5 and wanted a new headset as well. Have had my A40s since around 2012 or 13. They are finally starting to age so this will be a nice upgrade

@nathananders7657 Жыл бұрын

Did you get them for the PS5? Thoughts?

@DiegotheDon00 Жыл бұрын

@@nathananders7657 yes got them for PS5. I thought the sound was flat at first but after some EQing I am satisfied. Bass is a little lackluster at times but the highs and mids are crisp. Comfy for long sessions and easily cleanable

@cococherie1641 Жыл бұрын

@@DiegotheDon00 what settings do u run on your ps5? :)

@Traagzaadje Ай бұрын

Great review

@Kehoe3131 Жыл бұрын

Great video I love my nova pro wireless wish it had sonar heard it is coming to xbox

@herraz2084 Жыл бұрын

Great review. I had the wireless version and then changed to the wired version but in the end I returned the wired and went back to the wireless. Personally on console after testing both I can't really hear any difference in sound quality and I really missed the Bluetooth,ANC and transparency mode on the wireless version. However with the wired version one thing I loved and wish/hope they can implement on the wireless version in the future is allowing the back button on the base station to become a mic mute button. This was super convenient and I used it way more than I thought I would. Also if they implemented Bluetooth connectivity into the DAC that would be a stellar upgrade. For those who have the wired version and would like Bluetooth I had a workaround that was great but would make the cost the same as the wireless so unless you have one already I wouldn't recommend buying one just to do this but..... I used a fiio BTR 5 DAC and hooked it up to the aux in port and then enabled car mode on the BTR5 and plugged the other end into my PS5's spare USB port. Now I have Bluetooth with the wired version and with the BTR5 being in car mode every time I turn on/off the PS5 it will turn on/off the fiio BTR5 DAC and can use my phone wirelessly. Hope that makes sense 👍

@doctorgaming8465 Жыл бұрын

@jamesmadison3108 Жыл бұрын

if talking about PC usage only, will the wired version be better in sound quality vs the wireless? significant difference?

@GasEnjoyer Жыл бұрын

Console only supports 16 bit so there's no difference because you aren't using it at its fullest potential

@highwayblowout 10 күн бұрын

those equalizer settings just made the headsets so much better, i mirored the settings into Dolby Atmos Access

@pigs40 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review I learned a lot. Also I just saw your review on the VZR model one and you seem to like that and the nova pro wired for gaming. Between those two which one do you think is better for competitive gaming and hearing/ visualizing footsteps?

@Falascoa Жыл бұрын

I had the same question, I pulled the trigger on nova pro wired. I'm really liking them. They are amazing, I switched from Astro A50. With his sonar tune it's a game changer.

@bonanzabrandon6877 Жыл бұрын

I would be interested in seeing a direct video comparison between these and the vzr 1.

@JONACAN Жыл бұрын

Finally, a real review to give accurate inforamtion that I needed to know when deciding which one to buy i.e. wireless or wired. Can you connect the wireless with wired and get the slightly better sound when wired?

@GadgetryTech Жыл бұрын

Thanks! There isn't a proper way to use the wireless version as a wired headset without sacrificing too much. So if you're considering that, and maximum sounds quality, I would just purchase the wired version.

@thenetpagan Жыл бұрын

One of the best albums to test headphones is "Sonngbook" by Chris Cornell, one of the best recorded albums out there. As always, great review 👍

@vvraithz Жыл бұрын

Nice video! Glad I found your channel. I was just thinking I should make a channel for gaming and audio that included consoles. I’m eager to compare a Topping DX3pro+ to the Steelseries gameDAC gen2. I’m curious what you think is the best DAC/amp for the Xbox SX? (Especially in light of experiencing the nova pro wired & gameDAC gen2)

@SugaFree2387 Жыл бұрын

Finally someone who knows what he is talking about and knows how headphones work. Instead, just saying, “yes bass sounds powerful and headphone sound good” - every gaming headphone reviewer.

@envyautocustoms Жыл бұрын

After watching a few reviews including this one. I decided to pull the trigger and get a set of these also with the recomened wicked cushions. Am I imagining it or is the volume much higher when on Bluetooth compared to 2.4g? Thanks for the EQ's aswel I have used both your one for standard cushions and the wc freeze. Excellent work!

@conin.v Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for another detailed review!, I actually decided to get these after watching your review for the wireless one and I am not disappointed despite coming from a Sony MDR-HW700DS that were far superior than these. Do you think I could use a conventional (three pole) 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable in order to replace the one included with the headset?, I don't use the microphone at all. Thanks!

@HelveticaBold1 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic review thanks so much! I’ve owned my since they launched and really think they’re great. One thing I noted PS5 outputs 48/24 bit where XsX 48/16 bit. Is it possible to go optical out from a TV to line in on the DAC?

@sascharus9351 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for your video about the Arctis Nova Pro Wired! The other day I saw a video on Exique's channel where he tunes EQ settings for SteelSeries headsets to better hear footsteps in Warzone. Exquise recommends disabling sonar and using Dolby Atmos. However, this means that you lose the function of using the ChatMix on the GameDac, which I would very much like to continue using! I would be interested in your thoughts on whether you find the Dolby Atmos solution better, or whether the EQ setting in Sonar for Warzone can be set to the same level. Thanks for your answer! Greetings from Vienna!

@chrisnewton2325 Жыл бұрын

I'm loving your reviews, I recently picked up the wired nova pros after watching this. I'm curious to know what you think of the wireless version for sound compared to these? I'm tempted to get the wireless as I love these so much thanks.

@Andy-xn9zn 7 ай бұрын

How are they?

@danielh12345 Жыл бұрын

Hey Joe, you said you'd be measuring more frequency response for future reviews, do you plan to go back to previous headsets? I'm personally very interested in the H6pro, they sound great and I bought them based on your reviews. I'm just curious if I could squeeze even more eargasms out of it and I don't quite know how to start

@eracermatt Жыл бұрын

Awesome review, in your opinion did the nova pro wired have the same amount of power as the nova 7 wireless? As in loudness?

@bencameron4941 Жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for your video the detail is awesome. I have adjusted my equaliser to your recommended and it sounds great! Do you activate spatial audio in Sonar, if so where would you set the slider for performance/immersion and distance/100? Thanks again.

@SilentWhoLive Жыл бұрын

Just a quick correction, the mic mute option on the wired novas actually changes the the back button on the dac to be a mute button for your headset when not in a menu.

@AMBBrr Жыл бұрын

So you have to enable it so the mute button of the headset works (on/off) by pressing it?

@GadgetryTech Жыл бұрын

@brrr What he/she is saying is you can mute on the DAC itself in addition to having the physical switch on the ear cup itself. Both mute buttons would work.

@AMan-cr9wq Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent review, purchased this based on your recommendation and used your presets in sonar. I can't seem to figure out how to enter the 10th point in sonar that would show +4 dB, 9.25 Hz, 5Q. Tried to double click on line, but can't add new points.

@CheckOutGuitarGeorge 4 ай бұрын

I bought the Astro A50 wireless about a year ago. It has been nothing but a problem. Don't get me wrong. The A50's sound amazing when they work! Here are just some of the issues. I've never been able to get them to fully charge after about three months of use. I had to put black electrical tape on the headset's top to stop the pad from splitting away from the headset housing frame. When you have to put tape on a $300 headset to prevent it from falling apart, that's a serious product quality problem. I never dropped them or anything. I've had charging and sync issues with the Astros from the beginning. My son uses and swears by the A40s, but on the A50s, I've had to hard reset them too many times to count. I decided to return to wired since my new console setup and monitor are next to me. I considered Astro Wired, but after watching your complete review, I am taking a chance on Nova Pro Wired. I suspect I'll be happy. Thanks for posting this review.

@KraljHD Жыл бұрын

I'm just interested in the nova 1 wireless. It'll probably be the best deal out of them like the arctis 1 wireless was.

@jakubtomaszewski7902 Жыл бұрын

What chair do u have ? Any link for it ?:D Looks damn cosy Thx for answer! Gr8 content btw, keep it u-!

@carlitos05 Жыл бұрын

Just purchased mine, thank you for the info

@caesaraugustus4563 8 ай бұрын

can u pls aswer me a question pls? in transparency at lvl 10 with the nova do u also hear like white noise ¿?

@mrdirtydaniel Жыл бұрын

You took me by surprise when you opted out of the spatial audio settings on sonar. Why?? All I care about is imaging/soundstage. I don't care about mic, music, price or anything else. Are these the best headphones for that use case? Amazing video. Very clear you have deep knowledge in this arena. Subscribed with noti's. Great stuff man.

@GadgetryTech Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Sonar typically adds reverbs to simulate spatial audio. What this means is some objects can be more difficult to isolate. I often disable it because I want clean presentation of the source audio. There is already spatial audio being done on the game engine, Atmos, Tempest 3D, etc, so I often prefer that over a secondary layer.

@johny5400 Жыл бұрын

@@GadgetryTech I agree. I just tested thoroughly the dimensional audio, dolby atmos, spatial sonar etc and Sonar Spatial is by far the best in telling you where the sounds is coming from..by far. But, Spatial does add some kind of metalic reverb, even when I tune the immersion to zero. And that is an issue. I like when the output is more clean, more original

@H-MonSteR Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro ❤❤

@uusrikas Жыл бұрын

Finaly someone explains xbox version working on ps5

@chellini3744 Жыл бұрын

Nice vid! When do these birds play in exile, curious?

@Mindcraftjoe Жыл бұрын

I currently use the first-gen DAC that came with the Arctis Pro. With that one, I can hear audio from my PC and consoles simultaneously by setting the DAC to PS4 mode and connecting PC via USB and TV via optical. Is there a similar solution for this newer model?

@user-vg5jk1le8l 2 ай бұрын

You review is the Best i buy one

@iconvictt-4285 Жыл бұрын

So glad I picked these bad boys up I don’t feel no anc nob so it sucks for the guys who do, had a40s a50s but these are > for me

@Lockke_ Жыл бұрын

Hmm, so, it's these or the VZR Model One to choose between in the sub $350 category. Did I understand correctly that you feel the Nova has a better sound stage than the VZR? What about immersiveness? Would really like to see more on the Nova versus VZR and if there's a pure headphone that out does these gaming headsets for $350 or less.

@cereallord4103 Жыл бұрын

I tried your settings at 28:38 on Ps5 but I found that compared to the "Smiley" eq preset is just less immersive for single players games .. any recommendations?

@Boostedbeard Жыл бұрын

Great vid! Not wrong a bout the chair arms pretty sure they conspire against me and my cables haha. So I can almost finally do away with my mixamp and its crazy static from the AUX port? And spdif/hdmi extractor? USB XBOX mixamp audio is awful IMO (yes I have a filter on it, still a lot of static) Mannn I wonder if they can software it so the chat/game dial doesn't effect the output so OBS ect can pull full VOL but not my ears. Be cool if they offered the DAC separately to. Wonder why they didn't go with a 50mm

@brandendejongh8000 Жыл бұрын

Nova pro wired or vzr for ps5 ? Id like to see what one is better overall and if there's a huge gap when it comes to fps

@garethg8226 Жыл бұрын

New Astro's have to be in the pipeline at this stage. Will be interesting to see what they bring out. Great vid also Joe...as usual.

@GadgetryTech Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gareth! A new A50 with BT and improved sound and build quality will be amazing. I hope they also make a universal base station that works with PS5 and Xbox without needing any tricks. Same in a new A40 model, but with a flip to mute mic instead, along with even further improved sound quality. There's potential in their lineup to be some of the best.

@cosmicheretic8129 Жыл бұрын

Yes I'm holding out to see what they release.

@GadgetryTech Жыл бұрын

@@cosmicheretic8129 New Astro on 10/4! I’ll release my review as soon as possible

@georgejones5019 Жыл бұрын

@@GadgetryTech It honestly shouldn't be hard. Just a USB-C connection. One optical audio pass through.

@GadgetryTech Жыл бұрын

I simultaneous audio mixer via USB would be amazing. Listening to both a console and PC at the same time wirelessly can’t be done right now unless you relegate one to BT and deal with the lag. But yeah, USB-C is a must. I don’t think we’ll be seeing optical any more unfortunately

@smellycatgamingofficial Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this for ps5? I want a comfortable headset that is preferably wired. Other headsets I am interested in are epos h6pro, astro a30 and audeze penrose. The audeze penrose won't be in stock for a long time though which is a bummer. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

@Hencid Жыл бұрын

how much better than the wireless do they sound? like, let's say this one is 10/10 how much would you give in comparison to the wireless? and how do these compare to the audeze penrose?

@Pinkfloyd1173 Жыл бұрын

Great REVIEW man, very well put. I have had these for a couple of days now. These are great for pc, becausde of the eq settings you can do. Now on PS5 thats where these are not worth it for me, just can not get them to sound right, I followed you Eq settings and and a few touchs, but no matter what, these our not good for PS5, imo. I wish they were, they are nice, but that sound of the A40 tr pro's with mix amp, just cant beat it. I know they are old, but the sound is better for console, imo. Again great review and thank you.

@GadgetryTech Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Did you try disabling Sony's Tempest 3D audio engine in the PS5 audio settings? To some people it ruins the sound. It may not fix your issue but who knows, hopefully it helps!

@Pinkfloyd1173 Жыл бұрын

@@GadgetryTech Yes, I did that. Still just sounds so weak on the ps5, but on pc they are pretty good. Might try those new Astros A30?? Thanks for the reply. You got a new sub.

@crispy_toast07 Жыл бұрын

@@Pinkfloyd1173did u try the astro a30 was is good because i am torn between astro a30 and inzone h9 since they cost the same rn in my region

@corvusino Жыл бұрын

Hi, actually bought it and im really happy with it! Would you recommend using your Equalizer settings for games like Apex and CoD, or use the specific presettings in the Sonar App for those games? I feel like using your EQ sounds the best to me, not sure about footsteps and so on though, since the presets look very different in the lows (around 50 hz)...

@mustaphachedid6013 Жыл бұрын

Had the exact same question. I play lots of Rainbow Six Siege. And whilst Sonar actually had two presets for Siege, I’m unsure which to use

@corvusino Жыл бұрын

@@mustaphachedid6013 maybe @GadgetryTech can help us out on this :)

@toffiee3 Жыл бұрын

I neeeeed an apex eq tune pleaseeeee!

@caesaraugustus4563 8 ай бұрын

can u pls aswer me a question pls? in transparency at lvl 10 with the nova do u also hear like white noise ¿?

@11202 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate been using your EQ and it’s been fantastic. For Xbox gaming though would you recommend doing EQ through the DAC or do you have an EQ for Dolby Atmos’ software that I can use while running the DAC on “flat”

@AMBBrr Жыл бұрын

Question: is it possible to use the DAC connected to a phone ("line in" to provide audio) and connected (to the same phone) via usb C to usb A adapter for energy supply? So it would be like this: 1. The phone lines into the DAC. 2. The usb C port of the phone connected to an adapter which then connects to the DAC which then connects to the Steelseries headset for audio output. Awesome review, Do you have any audio settings recommendations for open world games? I use the smiley preset

@herbfloggins1086 Жыл бұрын

The previous Steelseries GameDAC is what I use on ps4 pro and ps5. It's nice.

@cross-hairz800 Жыл бұрын

That eq works great with the game dac and hyperx cloud alpha s loving it for for warzone

@fallenlegion1828 Жыл бұрын

I have both the wired and wireless version of the headset. However when I plug in the wireless version into the DAC 2 (for the wired version) it doesnt sound as good as the wired one. Can someone explain why it wouldn't sound as good? It should sound just as good as the wired right?

@Tomek_Zyla Жыл бұрын

Which headset is better when it comes to the sound quality? Sony Inzone H9 or Nova Pro?

@clawson32104 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to use another companies headset with that DAC? Just curious as I have the PC38x and H6 Pro open-back and play on Xbox so wondering if they would work for that?

@fizzervc7264 Жыл бұрын

How do these compare to the Epos H6 pro's? Like which one has the better directional sound, which one's better for music, and which one's better for watching movies/playing immersive games? I bought the H6 pro open backs and like them a fair bit but also am really interested in trying out the Arctis Nova Pro wired as well.

@Quin10 Жыл бұрын

Curious... what's your settings with PS5? Do you use surround feature and what audio format?

@raimee81 Жыл бұрын

I'm almost pulling the trigger on an Epos H6Pro open back. Ignoring everything else, going only by sound quality. The Epos or this Nova Pro?

@yarbles66 Жыл бұрын

Does the GameDAC screen still scratch really, realllllly easily? Mine arrive tomorrow. Just got the EPOS hybrid pros, but my mic was a disaster (waiting four weeks for a replacement - I need something sooner, happy to have both). Does Dolby Atmos really give a decent boost with non spatial sound?

@jamiecurnock2910 Жыл бұрын

Anyone on the fence just jump right down off it. These are so good. Had arctis 9x which had terrible connection issues with series X in my experience, the wireless pros are rock solid. Was doubtful they could justify the cost but I'm sold.

@Aksidia-of-Terra Жыл бұрын

Finally someone knows what he's talking about. Not like all the rest of flashy reviewers, all they do is bring all headsets out there and start telling, ohh this is good, and this is also really good, this the best, and this is also the best. We do not want to hear what is best! We need information to make a god damn decision.

@guillermopadron3232 Жыл бұрын

Hello i hope you can answer me, one question about this, we cannot change the default set of flat, bass bost, focus and smiley ? when i try to change any of that, just change the other one name called perzonalized, we only can have one perzonalized?

@HorizonRover Жыл бұрын

Is there any way to use this headset ( I have it) when you want to capture/record/stream video+sound+voicechat from the PlayStation5 through Elgato HD60X to Laptop (Predator Helios 300) as you would do by using the "normal" setup, where you have to use the chatlink cable connected to the controller for the game + voicechat + external USB mic (HyperX) for the commentary recording at the same time? Mainly in Elgato 4K Capture app and secondary in StreamLabs OBS/OBS. If there is a way - that would be super useful. There are too many options, so don't know where to start to get it working as the "normal" streaming/recording setup. By the way - may laptop's sound settings (Windows 11 Home) were set to "Mono" by default - so I have switched it off and it improved the SteelSeries Nova Pro Wired sound 100x times.

@niu8086 Жыл бұрын

Great video keep up the awesome work. Question: would I be able to purchase a longer usb type a & c cable to extend the dac from the console? Or would this affect the sound quality? Thank you

@osmankurun6771 Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Cable length doesn't affect sound quality. Maybe it can after like 100m or something. Important thing is the cable and connector quality. You should be fine as long as you have a high bandwith type c cable with quality build. Personally, I like UGREEN products as a global product. Don't know much about local market. I can recommend Paugge if it's available there.

@niu8086 Жыл бұрын

@@osmankurun6771 Thank you, I appreciate the response. I will definitely look into your recommendations.

@6oulx Жыл бұрын

I’ve been engineering for over 15 years and yes you can hear the difference between bit rates. The average human may not but these games aren’t even geared to give you audio details that you will hear in one bit rate and not the other so in that sense it makes no different but I will say the audio is much much cleaner. Sort of a non distorted sound which I really prefer even over having the spatial audio feature enabled that in turn caps you at 48k 16bit. With that said, go high res for great clean/clear sound or gamedac feature spatial feature for the surround emulation. I honestly feel like it’s an emulation and not actual surround. I wish there was a such thing as a headset with actual directional speakers built in. If there are please point me in that direction.