ONE HEADSET TO RULE THEM ALL - STEELSERIES ARCTIS 1 WIRELESS/WIRED

NikTheSHNIK · 8 Nov 2019 at 12:06

This wireless headset from Steelseries is a little tighter without being uncomfortable. Understandable since it's designed to not only be used at home with your PC, but thanks to the USB dongle also with your phone or Switch. The tightness means you could quite happily walk down the street listening to your phone without it moving around or falling off.

The soundscape is a little light in the mid-range, forgiveable considering it's designed to be used primarily for gaming. Nicely tuned for explosions and footsteps for when you're gaming on it. But does a more than acceptable job with your music.

This is a top wireless headset for under £100 and it's versatility means you definitely get value for money!

Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless Gaming Headset (PC/PS4/SWITCH, 61512) @ £99.95 inc VAT https://www.overclockers.co.uk/stee...ng-headset-pc-ps4-switch-61512-sp-09s-st.html

Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless Gaming Headset, PC/PS4/SWITCH, Lossless Wireless, Comfortable, Durable and lightweight

Only £99.95 inc VAT.

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Steelseries Arctis 1 Gaming Headset (PC/PS4/XBOX/SWITCH, 61427) @ £49.99 inc VAT https://www.overclockers.co.uk/stee...adset-pc-ps4-xbox-switch-61427-sp-09t-st.html

Steelseries Arctis 1 USB Gaming Headset, PC/PS4/XBOX/SWITCH, Noise Cancelling Mic, Award-winning Sound, 3.5mm jack connection

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robfosters · 8 Nov 2019 at 20:15

Which is the better headset between the Arctis 1 and the Corsair virtuoso SE?

Raelgun · 8 Nov 2019 at 21:04

Hows the sound isolation on these? may sound odd but I prefer gaming headsets to not have high levels of isolation.

NikTheSHNIK · 8 Nov 2019 at 21:09

Raelgun said:
Hows the sound isolation on these? may sound odd but I prefer gaming headsets to not have high levels of isolation.

They are really focused at gaming so they are pretty good at cutting out background.

For a good gaming focused open back headset I would take a look at the Sennheiser GSP 500 (linked here bundled with the amp).

NikTheSHNIK · 8 Nov 2019 at 21:11

robfosters said:
Which is the better headset between the Arctis 1 and the Corsair virtuoso SE?

Haven't tried the virtuoso myself.

But Steelseries are renowned for good mice and good audio. Corsair are favoured moreso for their keyboards.

snips86x · 8 Nov 2019 at 21:23

NikTheSHNIK said:
Haven't tried the virtuoso myself.

But Steelseries are renowned for good mice and good audio. Corsair are favoured moreso for their keyboards.

I have the artcis 5s and they're amazing. The wireless mice however, absolutely useless

NikTheSHNIK · 8 Nov 2019 at 22:00

snips86x said:
I have the artcis 5s and they're amazing. The wireless mice however, absolutely useless

Not to disparage wireless mice too much but I've yet to try one, from any vendor, which equals the wired experience...

varkanoid · 9 Nov 2019 at 08:50

I had the Arctis 7 Wireless new and old model and the sound was poor, quiet, little bass, you had to install the Razer 7.1 software to get any life out of them. Best thing about them was no hiss or interference whatsoever which I have experienced with other headsets. Interesting to see how these compare to the 7's.

I think you need to do a lot better on price when the wired one is £49.99 and a retailer on my high street is selling the wireless and wired one for the same price as yourself !!

snips86x · 9 Nov 2019 at 08:55

NikTheSHNIK said:
Not to disparage wireless mice too much but I've yet to try one, from any vendor, which equals the wired experience...

Apparently the g603 lightspeed and g pro wireless are the best going atm. I had high hoped for the steelseries but it had to be returned.

NikTheSHNIK · 11 Nov 2019 at 10:04

varkanoid said:
I had the Arctis 7 Wireless new and old model and the sound was poor, quiet, little bass, you had to install the Razer 7.1 software to get any life out of them. Best thing about them was no hiss or interference whatsoever which I have experienced with other headsets. Interesting to see how these compare to the 7's.

I think you need to do a lot better on price when the wired one is £49.99 and a retailer on my high street is selling the wireless and wired one for the same price as yourself !!

As far as I can see wireless version is 99.95 everywhere and wthe wired is 49.99 everywhere.

What price did you see? I can chase Steelseries for support to be able to match them!

varkanoid · 11 Nov 2019 at 11:39

Thats what I mean a couple of high street retailers have them in for £99.95 so I can just walk in there and buy one today for that price.

Len Dananey · 11 Nov 2019 at 14:42

I use the Arctis Pro and it is the best headset I have ever used. Have had sens, beyers, AKG, all sorts over the years and always the dear sets. These are the best I have ever used https://www.overclockers.co.uk/stee...-wireless-gaming-headset-61473-sp-09l-st.html
So would imagine that the cheaper pair above are pretty good too.

w1llyg · 12 Nov 2019 at 16:56

Len Dananey said:
I use the Arctis Pro and it is the best headset I have ever used. Have had sens, beyers, AKG, all sorts over the years and always the dear sets. These are the best I have ever used https://www.overclockers.co.uk/stee...-wireless-gaming-headset-61473-sp-09l-st.html
So would imagine that the cheaper pair above are pretty good too.

I'm looking at these but OCUK don't stock the wireless Pro's anymore maybe a new model will be out soon?

Len Dananey · 12 Nov 2019 at 22:02

w1llyg said:
I'm looking at these but OCUK don't stock the wireless Pro's anymore maybe a new model will be out soon?

Still in stock in many places mate, pick them up believe me they are amazing.

Sparx · 13 Nov 2019 at 13:11

NikTheSHNIK said:
Not to disparage wireless mice too much but I've yet to try one, from any vendor, which equals the wired experience...

You need to try the new Razer Nari Ultimate... Just got one last week, best purchase I ever bought

Razer built their own tech for it, and it's beautiful - can't tell the difference at all to a wired mouse!!

NikTheSHNIK · 13 Nov 2019 at 14:18

w1llyg said:
I'm looking at these but OCUK don't stock the wireless Pro's anymore maybe a new model will be out soon?

Stock should be here tomorrow!

varkanoid · 13 Nov 2019 at 14:24

Whats the intended price ?

w1llyg · 15 Nov 2019 at 16:02

NikTheSHNIK said:
Stock should be here tomorrow!

Any news on stock/a black Friday deal?

NikTheSHNIK · 15 Nov 2019 at 16:11

w1llyg said:
Any news on stock/a black Friday deal?

The PO got held up the distributors end. They had the same part number their side for 2 of the SKU's and so they had to fix and the lady in charge there side is off today...

Should ship to us today or Monday.

There is no deal in the works on the Arctis 1. They are too new a SKU.

w1llyg · 15 Nov 2019 at 16:57

NikTheSHNIK said:
The PO got held up the distributors end. They had the same part number their side for 2 of the SKU's and so they had to fix and the lady in charge there side is off today...

Should ship to us today or Monday.

There is no deal in the works on the Arctis 1. They are too new a SKU.

Sorry, I meant the Artis pro wireless

** ONE HEADSET TO RULE THEM ALL - STEELSERIES ARCTIS 1 WIRELESS/WIRED **

ONE HEADSET TO RULE THEM ALL - STEELSERIES ARCTIS 1 WIRELESS/WIRED