Turtle Beach Atlas Air Review - Does their open-back crush everything under $200?

[@atomickrispies]

Wait. All I've ever wanted is an open back wireless headset. Like I've been asking for this for YEARS.

[@GadgetryTech]

Same!! I’ve sent messages for so long now haha. The time is finally here!

[@Juice_VI]

Same!!

[@Stevo19801]

When the 500 and 600 review coming?

[@TheTykus]

Wait no longer friend.

[@Damitsall]

I just commented the same thing. I got a Sennheiser GSP550 years ago but got so tired of dealing with the cord.

[@stitchfacedowning4171]

This man is out here trying his hardest to get us the best sound possible and I thank you for it

[@GadgetryTech]

Thanks so much! I try to consider all viewers as people I’d meet in real life one day haha. I’d hate to mislead or screw anyone over

[@stitchfacedowning4171]

@@GadgetryTech It shows in how you speak and direct your videos 🫡

[@MertLDN]

I’ve been waiting for a wireless open back headset for years, never thought it’d be possible with all the batteries and other tech inside the drivers. Will most likely buy this, need to be able to hear my surroundings and move freely at the same time

[@GadgetryTech]

Absolutely. It’s a design that’s been sorely needed and I’m glad they did it.

[@palfotta]

This clamping force database is game changing. I hate strong clamping force and always afraid of it with new headsets. Ty man you are the best!

[@yeeaah1988]

Is it public yet?

[@frostydax]

Is it out yet? I can't find it.

[@andysledge]

Only Reviewer I can trust with your objective and subjective opinions, keep it up!

[@GadgetryTech]

Thank you SO much! I appreciate you

[@WhiteHartMart]

Got a set today - pretty much what I've waited for - open backed and wireless was a combination I thought I'd never see in the gaming space. They don't disappoint either - so comfortable and light. Sound much, much better than expected, even without Eq. With a slight tweak they hit the spot perfectly for me. Think it's time to offload some headsets now - the fact that these have done that at £160 is pretty pleasing value wise also :)

[@GadgetryTech]

It’s fantastic for sure.

[@mickael486]

If you had bent the TB stealth max pro's like that, it would have broke in 2 pieces like mine did. TB must have gotten sick of getting broken returns from people with not small heads. Joe, you're 2nd to none with these reviews. Honest, informative, and thorough.

[@GadgetryTech]

Pretty insane how far they’ve come. Their new stuff is so good

[@roblee222]

FINALLY!! Wireless open back has arrived!

[@iBarNyz_PR]

For some reason I like Turtle Beach headphones. I have good audiophile headphones but there is something about the Turlte beach headphones that I like and feel comfortable with.

[@GadgetryTech]

Their house sound for mixed content is really nice. I know what you mean

[@Shaodin86]

I've been using the pc38x for a while now and after seeing your review loved the idea of open back wireless. Bought these, it took 6 attempts to get the headset to have a connection on swarm 2, frustrating in itself but finally got it installed. I copied your eq and they sounded great, very light, very comfy. The issue I then had was listening to music testing on different songs, had the volume on 52% not that loud at all, then out of nowhere the volume shot up to max and made me jump. I think this blew the speakers as now if I listen to anything I can hear a horrible noise that sounds like when you're on the phone to somebody and they're out in the wind. The headset could have been perfect for me but I'm having to send them back now. I'm not sure if this will be common but it worries me that there are a few issues already. Think I'll stick with the trusty pc38x. Thanks for the reviews man I always watch your videos.

[@Kordanor]

I think one thing which hasn't been mentioned is that the microphone is actually detachable. As the microphone quality (according to how it sounds in this video) isn't too great, this should still make an excellent candidate for combination with a wireless modmic. I am currently using a wired Bayerdynamic 990Pro with a Modmic microphone (as I wanted to have consistency with sound in my recordings) and it looks like this would be an excellent replacement (together with switching to a wireless modmic). I specifically look for open back headphones as I want to hear my natural voice when speaking. I also think that it's a huge advantage of not having that fake leather which just disintegrates after a few years. However I am not sure how the material of the rubberbands holding the ear-parts will hold up over the years or if they will become brittle. Ofc there is no way to really test that for you (maybe you got some experience with other TurtleBeach products you could apply here). In any case, thanks a lot for this great review!

[@peterwoodaman5936]

I love the new stealth 500. The comfort is next level. The fact they put that out for 80 bucks with wireless/ Bluetooth 40 hours battery etc is bananas. Thanks for uploading looking forward to all the reviews

[@GadgetryTech]

It's going to be a huge hit!

[@braillynn4903]

This will be perfect for my work from home call center job! I hate that if I want to stand or walk around my apartment while I"m helping someone, I can't because I'm tied down via a cable. These headphones would give me the freedom that I crave! The fact it's open back means I will be able to hear how loud I'm talking and so I can avoid the issue of talking too loud which I have a problem with and it kills my voice! The closed back headphones I own just have such good passive noise cancellation so I sound quieter to myself than I do to the outside world. My ex commented often that I talked loud while working. I love that it has a dongle so that is going to help with lowering the latency. The fact that is saves the setting to the headphones means I can do all the eq stuff on my desktop computer and then just plug this in to my work computer and I don't have to worry about needing that software on my work computer(which they probably wouldn't let me install anyways. That full preset would work really well with my deeper voice. When I get my next paycheck, I am totally buying it through your affiliate link. Thank you so much for the review!

[@airjohnpro]

Thanks for getting this up. I was hoping you’d be happy and I am planning to pick mine up today 🤞🏻

[@Damitsall]

A year ago when I got all the high end headsets, I was always looking for a wireless open back but could never find one.

[@Kordanor]

Hey again. I bought the headset now. Thanks again for your review! I can confirm that updating the software is still weird and I needed to unplug the USB sender twice during the process (I had no turtlebeach software before). Furthermore the EQ is completely broken as you mention at 21:00, as the constand wobbling artifact noise makes it unusable. Regarding the volume it's also a bit weird. I had my old setting at 44% in Windows. And I think the software also showed 44% at the start (not 100% sure). I basically increased the volume to 90 /100 to reach my old volume. A few steps up or down already makes a big difference there. Would like to fine tune a bit, but it already sounds pretty good. The microphone does sound terrible (imho even worse than audible in your video). Good enough for teamspeak and whatnot, but not good enough to do any recordings. Will definitely replace (and the good thing is, that it's detachable).

[@Falker_Sports_Cards]

Your reviews are the best out there. So informative while also giving grounded opinions. You are an absolute treasure in this tech review space. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@guerrillagames7279]

They're really not

[@ryanspartan7853]

Mine is showing up tomorrow and I can't wait! Thanks as always Joe! The preview of the clamp force tests was helpful as well. It sucks it doesn't have simultaneous bluetooth, but it is hard to complain when it does so many things well and of course, open-back wireless.

[@GadgetryTech]

Thanks! I hope you love it

[@HiCZoK]

update? how is the atlas air ?

[@ryanspartan7853]

@HiCZoK I pretty much agree with everything Joe said. The comfort is unbelievable! I was impressed with the sound and the Atlas Air is now my everyday set.

[@FredEFuego]

Great review ai have avoided Turtle Beach gaming headset since day 1 now they are on my radar I’m an Audio Engineer so that says a lot for them.

[@SuperJamesTV]

After seeing your and techne's reviews, I was very interested in trying an open back headset. holy cow so light and comfy. The sound is on a different level vs a close back. the breath-ability the headset has is what i needed for my office being the warmest in the house. I'm actually curious how they compare vs the corsair virtuoso pro. Awesome review as always!

[@VarjoPira]

Glad to see you cover this so early! The rebranded Roccat revised a couple of interesting products, which seem quality despite flying under the radar of many.

[@GadgetryTech]

Thanks! Yeah this will be a big year for them I feel.

[@VarjoPira]

@@GadgetryTech Hope so, the more competition, the merrier. Great review, as always.

[@lorenzothomas2022]

Man,. This is the best review I've ever seen in my life.

[@GadgetryTech]

Thanks so much!

[@guerrillagames7279]

Liar

[@jasonward4956]

Great job,& explanation Joe, for people that don't have or no about open backs.Allways been a fan of turtle beach.Great to see gaming companies making open backs.

[@enmamail8800]

A comparison with wireless headsets in the same price range would be interesting

[@GadgetryTech]

It will be coming as soon as I can. There's just so much to cover over the next week!

[@zanychelly]

The last TurtleBeach headset i bought was the Ear Force PX4 for the Xbox 360 back in 2010 i think. I still own it. Used it a lot on Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3. This one is definitely interesting

[@GadgetryTech]

I used to have one of those too!! What a classic haha

[@Damitsall]

Would be nice to see them make a Xbox Version and maybe even a Pro version that has more features. I dont care if it has to be a bit bigger and heavier.

[@Jaytiss]

I really felt the disapointment with the lack of game to chat mix. Thanks for the great review.

[@MrSouthSioux]

Finally. Im not the biggest TB fan but Im happy somebody is finally giving a go at wireless open back. Hopefully see some offerings from some higher end companies.

[@taliano6965]

just got this today . i like it but i think its lil over price

[@AlgoTraderBen]

Thanks for the very professional review !

[@garethg8226]

Can't believe they still haven't fixed the issues with this headset.

[@db9841]

Amazing and thorough review! I'm waiting on mine in the mail. I'll have to come back to your video for my EQ

[@kalleanka2796]

Great video, a video comparing them to the other big hitters would be awesome. As well as an update on if they fix the issues mentioned.

[@armaniesingletary8979]

Still excited for your Apex eq settings. Will donate 100 dollars to your cause for making these fine eqs. As a nova pro user this means alot.

[@_RIL_]

This headset is great. They are very comfortable, light and have good sound quality. Their latest firmware update appears to have increased volume and the volume dial has more granularity now.

[@saila-5828]

I've been hunting for a good headset with wired, wifi, and bluetooth for about a week now. I had basically decided to buy the Virtuoso XT but was still concerned about some of its lackings (i.e battery life, and a lot of people complain about comfort). This video has shown me a worthy contender, thank you!

[@GadgetryTech]

I would pick this up over the Virtuoso XT every single time, unless you need features specific to the Virtuoso XT that this doesn't have. Otherwise, it's better in every way.

[@otisgreen2041]

I’m currently using the XT. I love them. My only complaint is the lack of mic noise cancellation. I am interested in comparing them to the turtle beaches tho. Also just finding out the turtle beaches don’t have simultaneous Bluetooth. That’s a deal breaker for me.

[@hang10cvp]

Awesome that Joe cares about us four eyed gamers LOL. Great review as usual, subscribed at 59K and am happy to see this channel's growth!

[@dIggl3r]

Man... it looked near perfection until you showed the microphone sound. Ouch! I mean I currently use the Corsair HS80 which is probably the best mic (I heard from some people there was better out there... dunno which headphones though). I want to change my Corsair HS80 because the defaul earpads collapsed within 6 weeks and bought some 'Wicked Cushions' to replace them, the sound stage changed drastically and now I sweat big big into those, which wasn't really a problem with the default ones. The batteries also don't last very long. Oh and the clamp force is weak or hurts too much, never was able to get it right. So watching this video was almost directed to me, oh you said all the right thing! But that microphone sound hurts; it is much better with the EQ you did though, but still far from perfect. I just need COMFORT (no sweat please), batteries LONGEVITY and a good mic; would you say these particular headphones would be a match for me, or maybe something else? Would appreciate very much your help on this. Thanks!

[@DustinParadise]

Thanks for that in depth review! :) You are probably the reason I will buy this.

[@RGR465]

A comparison video against PC38x and Corsair Virtuoso pro would be so good I wanna know how is the sound stage comparing to the others too. thanks Joe

[@Atomicboy91]

Also against Sennheiser HD560s :)

[@vsChris]

I've always wanted a wireless version of the PC38 or PC37x and this seems like it's the closest I'll get to it. Definitely going to keep my eye on these to see how the price looks on slightly used pairs from amazon

[@clawson32104]

Bought the Atlas Air and returned 2hrs later for the Cloud 3 Wireless. I play on PS5 and the Atlas Air just had ridiculously low volume. Both out of the box and after firmware update I found the low volume to be a deal breaker for me. Shame as they were extremely comfortable. Now the Cloud 3 just work right out of the box and sound great

[@An_Enraged_Pig]

They are mostly for Pc players. You need to EQ it

[@geigercolten]

Looking forward to the stealth 700 gen 3 review

[@FaelonZ]

got this and yeah that low end frequency issue at lower volumes you were talking about is still there. I hear that around honestly anything under 100 lol. Which basically means you don't have a volume knob at all since you have to leave it at 100 all the time. That's very bad lol I do only notice it when boosting the 32 and 63 HZ frequencies, so something in the bass frequency is just not working right. But you can boost or subtract other stuff fine.

[@paulwalker2155]

I'm between the a50x and the turtle beach atlas or turtle beach stealth i tried the maxwell but there to uncomfortable ive returned them absolutely love your channel keep up the great work

[@TenHigh5s]

Same! I have the A50x unopened next to me but just ordered these. I can't justify keeping the A50x if I'm not utilizing the dock to switch between consoles and PC.

[@zxSwifty]

Every headphone feels so comfortable now after using the acezone arise for a while.

[@GadgetryTech]

LOL. Yeah that thing CLAMPS

[@zxSwifty]

@@GadgetryTech is it the highest clamping force on your data base? Even Audeze headphones feel comfortable now.

[@GadgetryTech]

@@zxSwifty it’s the highest followed by stealth 700 g2

[@hudsyrl4900]

Is the low volume an issue on the ps5?

[@oldandslow8994]

Just got mine in the Mail. Wow these are really nice sounding headphones. Perfect comfort and clamp. Bass is just impactful enough. Really like the FR of them so far. No EQ just stock!

[@Noneya5555]

Great review, was waiting for this one. The wheel on the Atlas Air sounds like the one on the Stealth Pro, which I have. It's the single biggest thing I hate about the headset (that it doesn't lock the earcup height on the headband is the other). The wheel is extremely imprecise, and I'm surprised that TB used it with the Atlas Air. On the Stealth Pro, I had to turn it to max, and just use my keyboard to adjust volume. Noob question, Joe or other posters who know: Why can't headphone makers make a headphone that more exactly match the Harmon curve. You've shown that the Audeze Maxwell come the closest, but why can't other manufacturers do this as well?

[@briangadsden841]

I just got these and they sound really good, both for music and gaming. I think as a wireless headset for PS5 they are less suitable because PS5 seems to cuts the volume via USB transmitter by like 50% compared to PC, which already didn't get that loud to begin with. I used the volume boost EQ and also heard that low pulsing noise and couldn't deal with it, so it's just wired right now for PS5 until they fix it.

[@riddick5019]

I waiting for my pair and looks like for now best way is do not any firmware updates.I will be using on ps5 only.

[@e234darkrock]

The size of the headband is adjusted in a similar way to the H80~ I'm worried that people with larger head circumferences won't be able to wear it smoothly.

[@GadgetryTech]

These actually get quite larger! Comparable to the 600 Gen 3 does when maxed out, and slightly larger than the Maxwell. It's also larger than the Corsair HS80 Max. I just checked them all to be sure.

[@GregoryCunningham]

Turtle Beach should hire you as a consultant, because they clearly need one.

[@guerrillagames7279]

Don't be ridiculous

[@palfotta]

@Gadgetry Tech You made me buy this headset man, and you were right again, this is insanely good. The volume problem is pretty significant tho, I used it ~65-70% windows volume out of the box, It was perfect, but after I installed swarm and updated the firmwares the headset became much quieter I have to use it ~90-95% windows volume now. I strongly recommend not to install SWARM and firmware updates. (the sound was premium out of the box)

[@GadgetryTech]

Yup! BTW - you can still adjust mic settings with SWARM and not have the volume issue if you disable the windows audio enhancements for it. It bypasses the TB driver and helps with volume

[@palfotta]

@@GadgetryTech I am not sure if I can follow. What should I disable exactly? (win11)

[@iCryptixYT]

We need a Nova 5x vs Altlas air review?

[@rmsrmsrmsrms]

thank you for mentioning the range!

[@darrendavies1102]

Fantastic review. But please be careful all a headset if your volume is too load will damage your hair cells and O boy : :tinnitus will be there for life 😢 and trust me its not nice. But enjoy your purchase, and this is the very best channel for headsets and more 😊. God bless

[@TheQuickyouknow]

I was about to be very upset I got the Stealth Pro a couple months ago until you said no simultaneous BT. I can't go back to one source.

[@GadgetryTech]

Stealth Pro is still going to be an awesome pick, even now!

[@TheQuickyouknow]

@@GadgetryTech thanks! Out of curiosity, did TB share what drivers are in these things?

[@GadgetryTech]

@@TheQuickyouknow custom 40mm

[@j1nftw1n]

I want this but it's so hard to move away from my loss kph40i with yaxi pads and ksc75 clip mod. It's just such a great sounding pair of wired headphones for music, gaming, and media.

[@5_i_v_e]

Awesome as always Joe!! Thank you!! The Mic is removable correct?

[@GadgetryTech]

Thanks! It is! So sorry I left that bit out. I finished this review at 2 am so I’m sure I left a couple other things out as well.

[@b1gd312]

Holding out for a wireless open back, worth the move from PC38X?

[@krish7267]

Bungee can wear down 😅. Btw love ur detailed reviews.. always watch them repeatedly.

[@TraurigeWelt]

This EQ bug is so annoying... I love this headset, but I started to think that my eardrum had some issues... didn't expect that it's the EQ's fault.

[@bfife22]

Great review. Was surprised the mic doesn’t seem to be an improvement over their previous headsets despite the bandwidth increase, but the full preset sounds solid. Would you prefer this or the HS80 Max overall?

[@GadgetryTech]

I still prefer this simply because it's more comfortable and has better sound quality. If you are okay with having an open back, it's a relatively easy choice. Regarding the mic, I think it's another firmware bug that needs to be improved to be honest. I have it running at the highest possible sample rate on both the game audio and mic, but the High Bandwidth toggle doesn't seem to change anything on either side. I think if they fix that, it could help. Time will tell!

[@OLDAD_]

Good review thanks!

[@Gamer_Dad14]

this headset is definitely on my radar. while i would of liked to know if all the sound & volume issue are present on other sound programs, Sonar in particular.. also a bit surprised driver size & type wasn't mentioned. still a great review nonetheless.

[@GadgetryTech]

40mm dynamic. Sorry for leaving it out. Driver size doesn’t guarantee any form of sound quality so I don’t always mention it. My apologies for leaving that out!

[@Omizuke]

Wish it had game/chat control. At least the wired is 3.5 jack. I have the GameDAC gen 2 so at least i could get chatmix through that if absolutely needed. Wile still having access to a wireless open back. I have multiple close back. Had a open back and it broke. Been wanting one for a while. Considered many senheiser. But non wireless. And i already got used to wireless advantages, specially for the PC. When i use my music player i carry it. So wires are fine. But when gaming wires became annoying. Ill add this to the list to consider.

[@pareesanm4466]

Hi! Could you let me know how these compare to the Playstatio Elite for PS5? Thank you! :)

[@kanogomez5063]

Great video...oh shit .my first pair of gaming headset where the Atlas got them for $35 brand new in a pawnshop ..they were great...my brother got them now...they still worked

[@GadgetryTech]

That's awesome. Nice when a budget pickup lasts so long

[@animest4r]

i need a recommendation for a wireless headset that has a big earcups.. i wear a cochlear implant (hearing aid for deaf people) that needs to be covered fully by the earcups. i was hoping to try out the steelseries nova 7x but no stores in my area has them on display.

[@RightWingGamerYT]

Thanks for this, I’m going to go pick one up today if I can find one 😂

[@xJc7x]

Great review! Is it possible to use your eq from squiglink with hesuvi? Thank you!

[@Amp_Edition]

Thanks!

[@shinobee771]

Hey, I currently main the maxwells, comparing the TB to the maxwells which to your ears is the better sounding of the two?

[@wuhsabi]

As someone with tinnitus, i can only wear open back. Ive been dying for a open back wireless. Than you TB Also can you turn on loudness equalization in the windows sound settings? Should help if the volume seems low.

[@db9841]

I read some reviews about the software for PC being terrible. Have tou experienced any issues?

[@gasherman2435]

Quick question that is a bit off topic. What is that colorful cube on the self behind him on his left? That looks pretty badass.

[@elandys84]

I'm currently using the Epos H6Pro's for the PS5 and i love them, but i'm honestly tired of the wire. I was thinking of getting the Pulse Elites, but this headset looks amazing. Would you recommend this one over the Pulse Elites? 🤔

[@AlexVarg-ox1qp]

Edit: see my other post for fixing my popping noise. I’ve had these headphones for 4 days and boy there’s some good and some bad to speak about. The good, music over bluetooth is great. The bad. The wireless 2.4ghz on pc. Theres constant popping noise, its not even usable. Wired is also an issue via iphone or pc. The sound goes in and out when plugged in. Ps5 sounds good with the 3.5mm to the controller. Kind of low volume so some people will not like that. Did not try the wireless 2.4 ghz since i received so much popping noise on pc. Fully updated dongle and headset also tb drivers installed and latest swam2 version. This is my 1st tb product. If it wasnt for the bluetooth and how comfortable this headset is, these would be getting returned. Complete missed opportunity since music listening is really good. I really hope they get their ish together and release a firmware update to fix those issues described. Im calling support to see if they have a fix for these problems.

[@BirdNerdNation]

Did you tune the EQ? I found out with the Signature Sound preset there is no popping for me. But yeah its really sad i hope they can fix it with an update.

[@AlexVarg-ox1qp]

⁠thanks for the suggestion. I switched to default and didn’t like it. I have to edit my post. After switching back to my preferred eq the bass with treble the popping went away. Not sure if its a restart your computer several times or the fact i swapped local profiles on my pc. It could be burn in too. Not sure. The 2.5 ghz is more detailed and voices sound better. The volume doesn’t hold as high as bluetooth. Bluetooth sounds fuller but less detailed. 2.4 ghz for listening to music is the way to go.

[@mitchellnash8628]

If you have a Maxwell is there any reason to consider this? The open back element is quite intriguing! Love the videos mate keep it up!

[@HiCZoK]

maxwell user here.... thinking about switching to atlas too... for comfort. But the low end bass !

[@An_Enraged_Pig]

Thinking about doing a comparison video from these to the Maxwell

[@HiCZoK]

@@An_Enraged_Pig I returned maxwell and now ordered atlas air. So this case scenario exists but I think it’s rare

[@KiLLaCaM607]

I’m on PC and PS5 only with the nova pro wireless but honestly sick of a lot of the issues with the sonar software. Sometimes it bugs out and u have to reinstall and lose all ur settings. Sometimes the app doesnt open at startup etc. Not having a chatmix is practically a dealbreaker for me though, otherwise I’d really want to try something different like this than what I have

[@alexgmrs]

Thank you so much for this review, I couldn’t have asked for a better. I’m wondering, would it benefit from my Hel Plus, or it will just mess with the internal equalization? Stay safe

[@GadgetryTech]

Thanks so much! No benefit from Hel+ unless you want ear damaging volume.

[@alexgmrs]

@@GadgetryTech Roger that!!!

[@Chris3s]

Actually if you want to hear your surroundings and let your ears breath, then open backs are great. I am still searching for a BT open back over ear but no luck under 400€. I will check out this one if it is available in europe

[@calvinyip364]

Pls review aune ar5000

[@areitz1962]

Wish TB Headsets weren't so bulky on the head but 300 grams is intriguing. PC38x is still lighter, though

[@LA_Coaster]

I was just about to buy the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7's and then watched your review on the new Arctis Nova 5's and was just about to buy those instead and now I've watched this review and am thinking perhaps I am never going to buy a headset becuase I change my mind with every in-depth review of yours. You've saved me quite a lot of money so far LoL.

[@vagamer522]

welcomed to the complicated feelings when it comes to buying gaming headsets. In all honesty pick which one sounds best to you.

[@supertrexandroidx]

LoL, I went through the exact same process. I haven't used headphones in years - just Blue-tooth earbuds - but I'm wanting to pick up a pair now, and I've really no idea which of these I might like more. I want something that's "pretty good" all around for everything, not just gaming - but yeah, also good for gaming. And a mic that doesn't suck. I'm considering the Sony WH-1000XM5 too, because you can often find them going for around the same price or not much more than this headset on eBay. Somebody make up my mind for me. ;)

[@LA_Coaster]

The SteelSeries have all the features but I'm a fan of open backs even for gaming. If these aren't silly money in the UK I'm probably going to go for them.

[@supertrexandroidx]

@@LA_Coaster Any opinion on which of these, if any, would also be good for movies? I've got a good sound system, but I've been thinking that headphones could be nice for late night viewing...

[@CrucialFifa]

I’ve gone through the exact same process, waiting on a comparison video to make my decision because the atlas air seems better but nova 5 seems better maybe for ps5 so I don’t know lol

[@TripIe9]

Currently waiting on the stealth 600 review, hopefully they’re good

[@GadgetryTech]

They are awesome! Better in every way but more quiet than before. It will be my next video

[@lttlejordan23]

Do we know if there will be a Stealth 700 Gen 3 coming up, or are they putting this Atlas Air in that spot for this year?

[@Bread4828]

Idk if I'll ever buy a pair of turtle beaches again after getting the steel series arctis nova pro tbh

[@GOilers97]

how does this compare to wired audiophile headphones like the DT 900 / 990 etc etc

[@woox4930]

Prbly way worse than any beyerdinamic headphone or any audiophile product, but at least you won't need a DAC.

[@HelveticaBold1]

Does Swarm 2 work on Mac? Once again great review, best in the biz!

[@GadgetryTech]

It does not as of now, sadly.

[@afleezy]

How did you get your swarm 2 to connect I can’t make it work at all

[@beliveinurself]

Hey Joe… the earpads on these seem a little small (55mm high). Are they tapered on the inside, allowing you to “tuck” your ears inside them (think Bose QuietComfort, Cooler Master MH751 etc).

[@joejaybell]

Ive been wanting open back wireless for so long. Are you aware of any other brands coming to market with this Joe?

[@GadgetryTech]

As of now I haven't seen or heard of any other wireless open back in development!

[@brianm2850]

Let's hope it sells well enough so that competitors then proceed to enter the market.

[@josephkachmarsky7655]

Was looking into open back because can’t stand my ears getting hot. Will these help. Great vid.

[@guybrushtwood]

The combination of light clamp, cloth pads and being open back will definitely stop the ears from getting spicy

[@TyGamer125]

What would you say the amount of passive isolation this headset has over no headset on? I've used a few different open back headphones and they vary as some of them are like 20% of sound block vs 40-60%. I'd expect this to be on the higher side due to what looks like a smaller slot for sound to leak out/in on the sides.

[@GadgetryTech]

This one is more transparent than many other headphones out there. Hifiman is more open than this, but this seems more open than something like Audeze or EPOS H6 Pro Open.

[@TrekBuilder]

Thank you for the prompt review/overview of this headset. One topic that wasn't specifically covered is whether or not the volume wheel is functional on console(PS5)? I ask this because my biggest gripe with the original Atlas Aero's was that the volume wheel only worked while using PC. Can you please confirm? Please and thank you.

[@GadgetryTech]

Volume wheel on the headset works great while connect to PS5. No issues at all

[@garethg8226]

@@GadgetryTech That sounds like a problem with Swarm II then if it works flawlessly on PS5. I'm sure a FW update will address that issue.

[@TrekBuilder]

@@GadgetryTech Thank you very much for confirming this. I do really appreciate that. Can't wait to get my pair shipped to me tomorrow. :)

[@GadgetryTech]

@@TrekBuilder you bet! I hope you like it

[@MilanB023]

what would you chose for better sound quality in single player games,audeze maxwell or this one? Thanks..great video

[@areitz1962]

Not sure anything is beating the Maxwell for sound. Other things, maybe

[@mitchellnash8628]

Its not beating the Maxwell for sound, but I think its gotten to the point where it doesn't feel like its that much of a compromise in quality. When you add the comfort factor it seems like a good buy

[@xbizzle]

I don't think its greedy to want simultaneous bluetooth. once you have a headset that does it. its hard to go backwards in a tech sense.

[@samk1301]

Has the low volume issue on these been fixed? If not, is there a firmware update fix planned for the near future?

[@Lush1979a]

Enjoy your videos. I have a question, right now I am using a stealth pro. I also have a arctis nova 7p. I want good sound, but my main need is good mic monitoring. I just want my voice to be as loud as everyone else’s in the chat. The stealth pro imo, is not bad, but I wish it was a little louder. I like the nova 7 , but the mic monitoring will randomly pretty much stop working. I really enjoyed that headset when it was working. I’ve only had it about a month, but steel series won’t warranty it because I bought it new off of eBay. I just want to know wich mid to high end headset has the loudest mic monitoring. I have thought about trying the new black shark. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike