SteelSeries does it again

[@TheMentalMKE]

It sucks that wicked cushions don't have an all White version . Snow Camo would've been nice also, but no longer available. All the other colors clash, in my opinion. i'm going with the Mint cushions and Mint plates from steelseries. Hopefully that will work. nice review

[@divinium33]

I kinda wish they revised it a bit more improving mic quality, I myself use an XLR mic but when swapping to console, my friends always mention the dip in quality lol

[@cheekster777]

Thank you my friend.

[@VRBH1]

Got a few questions about this headset: 1: Does the PS5 version of this headset work on Xbox Series X when you plug the 3.5mm cable into a Series X controller and don't use the dac? 2: Does plugging the 3.5mm cable in a PS5 controller without using the dac work to it's fullest extent or does not using the dac limit it too much? 3: Since the 2021 version of this headset is supposedly still sold, how do I make sure to get the 2024 revised model without needing to buy several of these headsets first in order to manually check the box for the newer model number? 4: Do the anc and saving the EQ-settings work on each platform without the dac and what about the Sonar EQ-profiles? 5: Does couch co-op with 2 Nova Pro Wireless headsets on PS5 work? If I would have a friend over who would also have this wireless headset, could we connect both dac's to 1 PS5, given that the headset supposedly uses 1 USB-A port on console? 6: The 2021 version's dac OLED panel suffered from burn-in due to not being able to darken the screen or not using some sort of screen saver. Has that problem been addressed at all? 7: Since I need to consider whether I eventually get the PS or Xbox version of the Nova Pro Wireless, is it true that despite working on PS5 too, the Xbox version's dac essentially wastes' an entire port for Xbox usage which would limit it's use on other platforms? I play mostly on PS5, will maybe buy a gaming pc in the future and have a friend who owns a Series X? Which version would you suggest I get?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I have no answer to any of these questions because I'm a pc gamer.

[@javrich]

I got mine 2 days ago... ordered the "X" version... which is the same as the other one, but also has Xbox One X|S connectivity capabilities... and it's an all black version... it was manufactured on 08/23 according to the box and the ANC microphone is also "updated" like the one you're showcasing here... so it seems they updated all colors now :D

[@A11.A.R]

It's nicer to see you in the review.

[@stoneddiaries3126]

Now I see why the black ones are on sale for 275 but the white are full price.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Black ones have been out longer

[@vagamer522]

honestly hope they ditch the OLED screen in the future. It is pure fluff and adds nothing. I am glad they fixed the ANC mic thing, however you ears become numb to the feeling that you become use to it. If they need to add anything new is that there should be planar or fixes to the audio glitch where if your near the router it sometimes makes audio sound robotic like. Other than that these are peak headsets to was concerned about the ANC mic thing, however my ears got use to it.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Interesting. Mine is fairly near my router and I've not had that issue. Thanks for sharing.

[@gabecollins5585]

@@TheProvokedPrawn What tool did you use to take off the ear cushions? Could I have a link?

[@Kudluck]

Hi, Im considering to purchase the new white Xbox version. Do you know if I would be able to use a USB switcher/HUB o similar product, so that I could have even more things connected beside my Xbox? I don’t mean to use them all at once, but so I don’t have to disconnect the USB cable from the PS5 and connect the PC all the time.

[@CalleoPelias]

I have 2 of the wired oled dac's, they're fantastic on console. What would make me buy these is if they had 50mm dual chamber drivers. Those sound better.

[@VRBH1]

Do the revised Nova Pro Wireless dacs still suffer from burn in? The first model had this problem apparently due to being an OLED screen.

[@CalleoPelias]

@@VRBH1 I nave both old and new dac's. After thousands of hours, there's no burn in (with the brightness around 20%). I wouldn't have got the new dac if the old one had problems.

[@Somtric]

Hello Provoked Prawn Can you answer me this, as I didn't quite understand all of what you said regarding using it with an XLR interface. Can you use the Arctis Nova Pro with e.g. The Roland Bridgecast and still use both audio and microphone, and can you e.g. add effects to the microphone through the bridgecast software if that's the case, as well as the audio effects?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Not the mic of the headset no. But you can use the 3.5mn cable to connect the SteelSeries headset to the bridge cast and thereby get the XLR interface audio wirelessly

[@Somtric]

@@TheProvokedPrawn I see. Can you tell me, if you just wanted to use a headset and the headset mic, would you rather go with a wired headset into e.g. a Bridge Cast or just use the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless with Sonar? I have no desire for a seperate boom mic, but I do see the benefits of the physical control and such.

[@alsius9162]

Hello Senor Prawn. I have a desktop mic, I'm looking for a wireless headset.. it doesn't need a mic, just really good audio for gaming/discord, any recommendations? Everything seems tailored towards gaming headsets with included mics but what about if you have a standalone mic : )

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I personally use this headset with my standalone mic. I use a Shure SM7B with the Rode Streamer X and SteelSeries GG. So I can wirelessly monitor the mic, but also control various different virtual audio channels.

[@DuttyK29]

did they update the ANC mic on the black Headset? I bought it when it first came out, but could not deal with the pain that they mic caused. Gave it to my son, who has no issue with them. I would buy them again if they fixed it. don't want white.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Some people have said more recent models have a smaller one but I've not seen it so can't say

[@mugiwara.eugene]

@@TheProvokedPrawn It actually has a smaller one. I bought the black one in March and was surprised that the mic inside is small, because in all the reviews I saw that it should be big)

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@mugiwara.eugene excellent

[@zmr408]

When buying the black version check the manufacturer date at the bottom of the box before opening it, if it’s manufactured after June 2023 they will have the smaller nub for ANC I have done lot of research before purchasing it recently thought to share it.

[@VRBH1]

@@zmr408 Is there a way to check this without having to buy and opening them first? Would be a pain to buy several only to be forced to send them back in order to finally get the proper model.

[@MIGHTYMO-bo9pg]

How’s the comfort with glasses? I never found overhead headphone comfortable as I wear glasses.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@MIGHTYMO-bo9pg I personally don't have an issue with them as a glasses wearer.

[@MIGHTYMO-bo9pg]

@@TheProvokedPrawn Can I just say I came across your page by random for another issue last year as I could not figure out a new pc issue, I cannot believe you don’t have massive following. I really enjoy your videos and because of you I brought many of my tech. I ordered these headphones and secret labs desk today. Your videos are clear and always helpful when people ask you for help. Keep up the great work.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@MIGHTYMO-bo9pg thanks! Hope you like these as much as I do! Appreciate you watching

[@MIGHTYMO-bo9pg]

@@TheProvokedPrawn last question. Does the clamping get easier. Some people told me it has hard clamp

[@aronjafethsolanobarrantes5223]

I work with a headset every day and someone is selling the black ones for $200, should I get them?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I love them personally. See my long term review in the description.

[@virusdgamer8804]

Hi prawn 👋

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Hello

[@Shoo8601]

Is it really smaller than the Nova 7? I looked a comparison page and the measurements were smaller.

[@Cabooch]

Would never trust steel series after my arctic 7 literally just started beeping and disconnecting after years of use.

[@LordMidichlorian]

I see they still do the same stupid thing with the mute button. Aligned with surface when unmuted, protruding when muted. Because what you're in a hurry to do is not to mute the mic when someone walks into your room you don't want to get through your mic.

[@divinium33]

Don’t forget the stupid led u can’t turn off unless it’s unmuted either pretty much another thing draining battery unnecessarily