SteelSeries Arctis 9 review with unboxing, software and mic test
1,061This is an unboxing and review of the SteelSeries Arctis 9. I am using the microphone from this headset for the voice over of the video, so you get a live example of what the mic quality is like.
This is a wireless gaming headset that works with PC, PlayStation (including PS5), mobile (via Bluetooth), Nintendo Switch and more. Highlights include a comfortable fit, swappable headband, removable earcups, great sound, dual connectivity, DTS Headphone X V2 surround sound and more.
Sorry for saying "Arctics" rather than Arctis. I'm a n00b.
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Highlights of this headset for me include:
Connectivity options that allow you to connect both wirelessly and via Bluetooth at the same time = playing from two sources at once
Dongle also allows for 3.5mm connection, meaning you can plug in a mic for monitoring without using wires on the headset
Comfortable fit
Decent microphone
Good sound whatever you're doing
Good looks and versatile enough to use as headphones
Fantastic features for the price.
Lowlights:
Earcups might be a tad small for some
Having to plug into charge makes it less convenient than the Arctis Pro Wireless
Specs of the Arctis 9 include:
Neodymium Drivers 40 mm
Headphone Frequency Response 20–20000 Hz
Headphone Sensitivity 98 dBSPL
Headphone Impedance 32 Ohm
Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion 3%
Headphone Volume Control On Ear Cup
Headphone Chat Mix On Ear Cup
Microphone Frequency Response 100–6,500 Hz
Microphone Pattern Bidirectional
Microphone Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pa
Microphone Impedance 2200 Ohm
Microphone Location Retractable
Wireless Range 40 ft / 12 m
Battery life 20 hours
Bluetooth version 4.1
Bluetooth profiles A2DP, HFP, HSP
See the headset's official page here - https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-9
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