SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Multi-System Gaming Headset — Hi-Fi Drivers — 360° Spatial Audio — Comfort Design — Durable — Ultra Lightweight — Noise-Cancelling Mic — PC, PS5/PS4, Switch, Xbox – Black

Just… Wow. Great value headset
(note: I wear glasses. I feel like this is important to mention with headsets >.>)Honestly, I never expected headphones to make such a big difference in experience. My first headset was a 25$-ish headset that broke, so I decided well, lets try something a bit better from a reputable brand, and ended up buying this one for 40$, and it is worth every. single. cent. spent.Audio is amazing, and it comes with an application you can download that allows you to tweak the sound depending on your use. It did seem a bit overwhelming at first, but its actually fairly simple to use once you get to understand it a bit.The headset does feel a little tight on the head, but so far its not uncomfortable to use for long periods of time, as long as you put it on right. Even while using glasses, this feels ok on the head. If you put it on wrong however, like I did when I first got it, it would be very uncomfortable and even painful.My only complaints would be that, because its all plastic and feels a bit hard, I get worried about breaking it and try to use it as gently as I can. However, I have seen a Youtuber do a review of this headset and he stretches it beyond what my heart can handle without breaking, so there’s that little bit of relief found there xD. The 2nd complaint is the short wire length. Would have loved having it be a bit longer, but its not bad.Overall, my experience with it has been pretty well. So well that, despite the 2 complaints I listed above, I’d still be willing to give this a 5/5. (edit: 4.5 now, due to below issue)Edit: after using it for a couple months, this headset is amazing and is no longer as tight on the head. However, now I’m facing a new issue, and that is the mic wont fully retract into the headset and would get stuck like there is something blocking it from being pushed into its slot. This comes and goes and I have to use some level of force here and there to get it fully in, but out of fear of breaking it, I stopped doing that. Still, because I only use it for the pc, its not really much of an issue except when I’m eating. For that inconvenience, id drop the review to 4.5. Would still buy a steelseries though because its a fantastic audio experience.

The screw coming loose is an easy fix
I have owned these headsets for over 2 years and yes the screw comes loose about once a year, but you just tighten it back in and you’re good to go. These are the MOST COMFY I have ever owned, and I wear these for many many hours at a time, and these are the least sweaty/irritating headphones I have ever owned in my life. My mic is one of the clearest sounding on all the games I’ve played. If someone ever complains about my mic, I just unplug it from my controller and plug it back in and it’s magically fixed. People who complain about the screw can’t appreciate the overall quality of these headphones in comparison to any other headphones on the market today. They were voted best budget headphones in the market because it’s true. These Nova 1 headphones have lasted me years already, when others just haven’t and we’re just uncomfortable to wear. These are great for me, no major complaints.

These might be the longest lasting headphones I’ve had now. The top band is a bit cheap feeling, but it doesn’t bother me. Good sound quality etc. Would recommend.

Está es mi primera reseña después de dos días de haberlos comprado.Son muy cómodos y ligeros que a veces olvido que los tengo, el audio es totalmente lo que prometen con una gran fidelidad y claridad en cada sonido, equilibrado en los graves,medios y agudos, anteriormente tuve otros de menor precio,aunque no eran malos,los graves estaban exagerados y estos son agradables a los odios sin llegara a lástimar. Al momento de jugar es fácil identificar los enemigos. La cancelación del sonido exterior es buena aunque le falta, el micrófono de maravilla, es discreto y con una gran claridad.Las almahoadillas calientan un poco las orejas después de un rato Pero eso va a pasar con cualquier tipo de over ear .El diseño en general no es el más bonito Pero funcionalmente son excelentes. Espero no me fallen el primer mes de prueba y me duren mucho más.

Great value for what they cost.Audio is great.They are not leather/pleather or whatever, so they don’t cancel noise as well, but that’s okay (for me).)I apparently have a large head, I can wear these for 8 hours or so without getting headaches or issues.Microphone is good, no audio quality issues. The mic pushes up into the headphones when not in use, I fully expect this to fail at some point because it’s mechanical (see extended warranty comment below)They don’t look bad – I wear them in business meetings and they are sleek and good looking. They’re not giant boxes hanging off your head that make you look stupid.I would highly recommend buying the additional warranty for 4 year warranty for the 12$ or whatever it is. Where the cord connects to the ear cuff will wear out over time and you’ll start getting issues with sound cutting out in one cuff or another. This has been a pretty consistent experience of mine over the last 4 years, having replaced 3 pairs of these type of headphones.Again, for 75$ or whatever, they are the best.