SteelSeries Arctis 5 2019 Black

Name: SteelSeries Arctis 5 2019 Black
Brand: SteelSeries
SKU: 759230
Price: 113 EUR
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Rating: 9.2 (166 reviews)

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Key specs

	Connection type	Wired
	Sound reproduction	Surround
	Microphone noise suppression

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Pros and cons

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Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound produces a spatial audio, so you can hear exactly where your opponents are coming from.
With the share port, you can connect 2 headsets to your console or PC.
When you game with this headset on the PS5, you have 3D audio and you can clearly hear where the source of the sound is.
Dolby 7.1 surround sound only works on the PC.
This headset isn't suitable for the Xbox One or the Xbox Series X/S.

Description

You won't be surprised by any lurking Reapers in Overwatch with the SteelSeries Arctis 5 2019 gaming headset. With the Dolby 7.1 surround sound, you can place every sound precisely and react in the blink of an eye. You'll be the one who surprises an enemy sniper instead of the other way around. The sealed fabric ear cushions have passive noise canceling, which keeps external noise to a minimum. You are clearly visible to the outside world, as this SteelSeries headset lights up in one of the 16.8 million available colors.

Note: 7.1 surround sound only works on the PC. You have 3D audio on the PS5 with this headset.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual(0.95 MB)
Cable 1.2m
USB ChatMix Dial
4-pole 3.5mm adapter

Reviews

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Sound quality

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Fit

Review is 9,0 out of 10.

Wearing comfort

Review is 10 out of 10.

Design

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

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Review is 10 out of 10.

Great, simple headset

Extremely comfortable
No fuss; the design is simple, light and easy to transport
There is room for mounting Modmic, if desired
Surround control via PC, so you don't have surround on consoles

Just to get straight to the point:

NondeJU!

My previous headset was the Thrustmaster Y-300X stereo. Since my k/d ratio in PUBG is mildly embarrassing because of the stereo sound, it was time for a surround headset.

For an entire Sunday, from noon to evening, I read reviews from the friends of Coolblue, Tweakers and Tom's Hardware to weigh up objective opinions of many headsets. My final choice fell on SteelSeries' Arctis 5 because of the USB connection (the A3 has a jack plug and the A7 is wireless, although the hardware is exactly the same from this Arctic series).

I have to say, the Arctis 5 is damn nice over your head. The soft ski strap (or elastic, whatever) is there for a reason; this is the innovative part that ensures the advertised wearing comfort. The earcups press fairly gently on your ears, and they don't completely cut off your hearing from the outside world (which is just as cozy for your partner sitting next to you). It should be mentioned that the Arctis can also serve as the most comfortable ear muffs for the winter, because man, man, man. Soaking wet ears after a few hours of intense gaming are guaranteed.

The volume can be quite loud but not painfully loud. That in itself is nice because when putting the headset on and taking it off, my index finger rests too often on the volume dial. There is no dB boost setting in SteelSeries Engine 3, so if for one reason or another you want to squeeze more volume out of those delicate speakers, you will have to consult 3rd party software.

The surround is controlled via the SteelSteries Engine 3 program on the PC. That's also why you have stereo, not surround, when used with consoles. The equalizer is suitable for everyone. There are a number of presets (flat, performance, immersion, entertainment, music, voice) where there is a clear difference in sound. The equalizer is fairly versatile and mixes the presets very precisely. There are a number of topics on Reddit with EQ settings that many users are happy with.

Lovers of deep, heavy bass tones should avoid this Arctis. After playing Battlefield 1, Titanfall 2 and PUBG it has become clear to me that the emphasis of this headset is on the "lifelike" (virtual) surround rather than bombastic, heavy undertones.

The DTS X, as far as I'm concerned, adds no value. In my experience, the surround sound is quite mixed up so that the whole sounds very muddy. Although it seems that SS advertises this DTS as evolutionary and innovative, it should certainly not be a decisive reason to purchase an Arctis!

A point of personal criticism is when the microphone is rolled up in the ear cup, and the mic is muted, the LED on the microphone reflects in my glasses. You could say I shouldn't pay attention to it, but hey, once you notice...

As a plus, I have indicated that the Modmic can be mounted on this headset. I don't know if a Modmic will be needed, as I haven't used Arctis' mic so far, so I don't know what its quality is.

Overall, I give it a 9/10. If it dies prematurely, I would buy it again.

Review by:
Ronald Hendrikse
Date:
26 August 2017
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

All in all it is a nice headset, I recommend this to everyon

Fit is very good
Internal strap is removable
low weight
Microphone feels a bit fragile

I have had this headset for some time now, what strikes me is that the headset is very light, which makes it very comfortable to wear. The headset does not press too strongly on the ears but does provide a good seal and sound isolation. The band that rests on your head is removable so that you could possibly wash it out, which is nice when you wear a lot of gel in your hair like me. The RGB lighting is a funny addition, but it doesn't add much value to me, because the headset is on my head so I don't see the lights at all. The retractable microphone does its job well, but only feels a bit fragile, so I leave it in one position as much as possible. The last negative point The virtual surround sound is less pleasant for me, I always have this function turned off.

Review by:
Tim Frijns
Date:
29 September 2017
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 10 out of 10.

#Awesomeheadset

Full bass and sound
Sound direction very clear very nice for shooters
The cat finds the light of the mic interesting

I had already bought this first and was so happy with it that I also gave it to my girlfriend as a gift. #steelseries #awesome

Review by:
Jeffrey Scheidelaar
Date:
14 December 2017
Translation:
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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	759230
	Manufacturer code	61504
	Brand	SteelSeries
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

General features

General features
	Sound reproduction	Surround
	Connection type	Wired

Audio properties

Audio properties
	Audio channels	7.1
	Volume control speaker(s)
	Volume controls location	Ear cup
	Speaker drivers	40 mm

Microphone properties

Microphone properties
	Microphone noise suppression
	Microphone mute function
	How to mute	Via the button on the ear cup

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Bluetooth
	USB port
	Type of USB port	Standard USB-A
	Headphone jack
	Braided cable
	Cable length	3 m

Lighting

Lighting
	Lighting peripherals
	Number of colors lighting	16.8 million
	Zone lighting	Left ear cup, Right ear cup
	Zones separately lit
	Lighting connectable with peripherals

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Material	Plastic
	Ear cups design	Closed design
	Ear cushion material	Fabric
	Filling ear cushions	Foam
	Foldable
	Color	Black
	Weight	376 g

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SteelSeries Arctis 5 2019 Black

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Great, simple headset

All in all it is a nice headset, I recommend this to everyon

#Awesomeheadset

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Great, simple headset

All in all it is a nice headset, I recommend this to everyon

#Awesomeheadset