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  1. M

    Question Arctis 7 Chat Channel Distortion

    I just recently picked up a pair of the Arctis 7's and have been really enjoying. One thing I noticed though is that sometimes on Discord, and I mean VERY infrequently, I will notice some distortion when someone is talking. As if maybe there's some sort of interference between the receiver and...
  2. irsyadifaza

    Question Torn between the Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless and Corsair HS70

    Hello everyone, hope everybody is having a good day. I just have a simple question. Which one should i get for better wireless gaming experience? I know if i want to get the best wireless headset i should probably get the arctis 7 but i'm on a budget so those are my 2 options. I've read that...
  3. sodjanathan

    Solved! Rgb keyboard malfunction

    Hello guys I have a problem, my MSI gs63 stealth pro laptop keyboard RGB lights have malfunctioned, is probably due to the November 2019 update cuz before I was able to turn the keyboard off completely and there won't be any light remaining but now when I turn it off I see certain patches of red...
  4. filthyspoons

    Question i just bought a set of arctis 3 headphones no audio

    i just bought a pair of arctis 3 headphones and i am only getting audio from the left ear
  5. DionL

    Question What is the best headset for $100 or shorter?

    Hello, Forum! :benetton: I’ve recently been saving for a gaming headset, and I’ve found various products at the price range of $100: The Logitech G Pro, the SteelSeries Arctis 5, and the HyperX Cloud II. There are also some headsets below the price range, but I want to focus on these main ones...
  6. M

    Solved! Audio Technica ATH-A900X / Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus / Sennheiser HD 598 CS / SteelSeries Siberia 650

    Hi fellas, As you can probably guess, I'm wondering which of these headphones to pick. Here's a also a little bit of background. My current setup uses the onboard audio of the Aorus H370 Gaming WiFi motherboard, i.e. the ALC1220 audio chip. I've been using the HyperX Cloud II headset...
  7. S

    My mouse problem

    Help, i have a problem with my mouse (Steelseries Sensei Pro). The cursor randomly stops working but the lights on the mouse is still lit. The only thing i can do is to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable from my pc, but that sometimes doesnt work. It's getting really annoying and frustrating.
  8. S

    SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC

    Hi everyone. I want to buy the SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC (https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-pro-gamedac), and first and foremost, I would like to hear your guys' opinions on it, overall? My primary use will be for PC gaming, followed by PS4 Pro gaming, and lastly also to...
  9. M

    microphone recording everything?

    my microphone is recording all sounds, output and my voice. i only want it to catch my voice my microphone is a steelseries arctis 5 and i dont use realtek driver, os is win 10
  10. C

    Solved! Corsair Void Pro RGB Wireless or SteelSeries Arctis 5? Help me choose one.

    Hello friends. I'm getting a deal from a guy here in home country. He's giving me "box opened" SteelSeries Arctis 5 for $75 which is a steal deal. On the other hand, I'm getting Corsair Void Pro RGB Wireless for $100. Which one do I choose? I don't have anything for or against wireless...
  11. M

    Steelseries arctis pro buying a DAC advice

    Hello there, I have an arctis pro and I want to buy a DAC for it but I am not sure if either I should buy an arctis DAC or another better DAC. I am not sure if the headset is compatible with other DACs so please I want and advice. Thank you.
  12. Z

    Steelseries Arctis 5 7.1 surround sound problem

    Can someone please help ! I just bought the Steelseries Arctis 5 for my playstation and i’m not getting the 7.1 surround sound ... I know that it “only” works on PC - but is there any other way to make the sound better on console ? -Also do i need to get a DAC/ Amp for the headset for it to...
  13. S

    Getting the most out of my SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC

    Hello everyone, I just recently upgraded my headseat after about 4 years. Before, I was using the Astro A40's and while the sound was good, I found the fact that it had 3 different places where wires came together caused enough feedback that it was annoying for people to watch me on twitch. In...
  14. B

    Arctis Prop +GameDac

    I have the Arctis Pro +GameDac when I set it up I set it up followed all of the instructions but when I joined a game the mic dosnt work.
  15. C

    Microphone Not Working

    This is my first post in a long time, sorry if I mess something up. Also, I have a self-built PC running Windows 10 and I use a SteelSeries Arctis 3. Today, I turned on my PC to find that my headset microphone wasn't working (but audio was). I updated all my drivers and software, but it still...
  16. P

    steelseries arctis 3 (bluetooth) jack problem

    I recently purchased a pair of ss arctis 3 bluetooth headphones. When using the bluetooth features, both the left and right side of the headphones have sound and there is no problem. however, when i use the 3.5mm audio jack in any device, i only get sound through the left earcup where the wires...
  17. R

    Hyperx Cloud Stinger or the SteelSeries 200?

    I can't seem to make a decision between the two headphones. Which one between the two is better ?
  18. Y

    Steelseries or astro

    Which one is better the steelseries arctis pro wireless or astro a50 3rd gen I’m one ps4 only
  19. Y

    Gameone or steelseries arctis pro wireless?

    Hi I’m confused and which one should i get the. 1. sennheiser gameone with astro mix/amp It will cost me about 350$ Or 2. Steelseries arctis pro wireless And this one 360$ I’m on ps4 only ( no pc ) Please i need your help guys
  20. I

    I am stuck between two wireless gaming headsets.

    I am currently looking for a new pair of gaming headsets as my Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 are very close to death. The two headsets in that I mention in the title are the Corsair HS70 and the Steelseries Arctis 7. Both wireless, and that is the only type of gaming headsets I am looking for at the...
  21. M

    What headset should I get ?

    Hello everyone ! After googling a lot I've come to a conclusion that my preferences are Arctis 5, Cloud Alpha and Cloud II. Yeah, you've probably guessed it, I like playing games.Mic's quality isn't that important, cause I only chat in Discord with my friends. I just want the most comfortable...
  22. E

    Possible damage to Headphones?

    Hi Everyone I just bought a SteelSeries Arctis pro + GameDac headset. It is one of the top gaming headsets and cost me around 250€ Yesterday (the day I got the headset) I was playing while talking online with my friend, suddenly my friend has to sneeze, totally forgetting about his mic right...
  23. S

    Arctis Pro + GameDAC vs Audiophile headphones

    Hi, my HyperX cloud 2 headset just lost its microphone input due to a loose contact so I'm in the market for a new audio solution. I've been looking at all kinds of headphones and headsets. Currently my eyes are mainly set on either a SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC or a Beyerdynamic DT 990...
  24. C

    what PC gaming headset should i get

    SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC headset or should i get Sennheiser GSP 600 headset with Sennheiser GSX 1000 Gaming Audio Amplifier.. this is for PC gaming...
  25. I

    Does headset software conflict with a sound card?

    I'm looking at perhaps getting the Arctis Pro (without DAC) headset, but saw that you'd need to use the SteelSeries Engine software. Would using such software be compatible with a Soundblaster Zx Card? Could I just leave the SteelSeries Engine software settings on flat / default and then...
  26. G

    Headset working one side only

    https://imgur.com/a/4mMJCnt As the pic shows, the wire for my steelseries siberia 200 isn't properly working, that red "cover" wiring isn't together at all, and I'd like to know if this is the cause for only the left side working. If i move it around it can work but it won't stick to it unless...
  27. Djak372

    Corsair VOID PRO or STEELSERIES Siberia 350 ? (Headsets)

    I need help deciding which headset I should buy. I only care about sound quality as I'm fine with the other features of both headsets. Corsair VOID PRO: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826816082 SIBERIA 350...
  28. D

    the bass in the left is weak

    i have buy the arctic 3 of steelseries and the left speaker has a weakerbass and sound from the right....the think is that i try to another device such us tablet and phone but the same in anoying because you cant hear music and relax what can i do?
  29. X

    Steelseries Siberia 650 bad sound no 7.1

    Steelseries siberia 650 bad sound. Hey, i just got Steelseries Siberia 650 today (had 350 before) and they really sound awful compared to my old 350-s. My 350 had amazing 7.1 sound, but to get 7.1 on my 650 i have to enable the ''dolby headphone'' on steelseries engine. If i do so, then the...
  30. G

    Laptop Keyboard Steelseries application isn't detecting my keyboard

    I recently wiped my laptop because some files got corrupted. During it, something didn't work properly and I spent hours working to fix it. After I fixed it, I tried to install Steelseries engine, worked fine, until the launch. I launched the program, but it wasn't able to detect my keyboard...
  31. H

    Cloud 2 vs Alpha vs Artcis 5

    Hello,Firstly sorry for bad english :( I want to buy headset for CS:go,R6 etc.But i am very confused about headset because my pc have soundblaster cinema 3 and i can use surround.I want to buy arctis 5 and i saw review So-So surround and start confusing again.Arctis has got very nice shape and...
  32. K

    Need help with headphones.

    Hi all I am new to the forum. Really excited to be here. I am looking at replacing my Sennheiser game zero headset. I wouldn't mind going for them again because man did they serve me well. I play a lot of comp BF4 and Cs. I also really like listening to me tunes while I prac and when relaxing...
  33. F

    Siberia 200 microphone cable broke

    Hello, my headset Siberia 200 microphone cord broke, as you can see in the photo. Anyone knows how could i fix it? Never opened a headset before and i'm scared of doing it withou any initial help. If anyone could get me a video or images of what to do that would be great. Thanks!
  34. U

    Wireless Headset Doesn't Sound Right

    Ok so recently I've been having issues with some headsets that I recently purchased. I first bought the Razer Thresher Ultimate Edition, and the highs in the headset I find didn't sound right. The only way I can describe how they sounded was "tinny". So I thought it was the headset itself, and I...
  35. S

    How to use speaker in the same time with my usb headphone(Steelseries siberia v3 Prism)

    Guys i want to ask u all, how to use my speaker and usb headphone in the same time, Before im buy this usb headphone, im use 3.5 jack and my speaker just working fine play it in the same time. i need your help here XD
  36. J

    Headphones Not WOrking

    Hi all, I having issues with my headhhones, they keep on cutting out the audio. It stops for a few minutes or so and it starts working again, I am using a SteelSeries V3 Prism Headphones please help me
  37. Seek54

    Steelseries Siberia 650 thoughts?

    I'm looking for a nice pair of headphones and I've been looking at the Siberia 650. I have been reading bad things about the mic etc, so should I look for other headphones or buy these ones? I'd like some suggestions. Also I'd like the headphones to have a mic, and be compatible with mobile...
  38. M

    GT72S F, G, andSpacebar

    Hi, Up until recently, starting around a month ago, these certain laptop keys do not function correctly, and I am having trouble even posting this, going over keys multiple times so they work. Anyway, the F, G, and Spacebar keys are not working as they are supposed to. Frequently, those 3 will...
  39. X

    Mic won't work in game?

    Hello I have recently bough the arctic 3 headset from steelseries and to my knowledge have installed all drivers corrects and everything works fine but he mic won't work in games. Only in games does the mic not work. It works in other apps such as teamspeak and discord and I've yet to find a fix...
  40. Z

    Loudness difference between 3.5mm audio jack and USB port?

    I own a pair of Steelseries Siberia 150 right now but they're broken. Actually they were really great and i was really happy with them. Since I need a new pair of headphones, I thought i can upgrade them to Siberia 200 because their driver unit size is 50mm instead of 40mm, highest frequency is...
  41. V

    Steelseries keyboard problem

    Hello ! I have problem with my MSi gp72 2RD leopard. I want to change the color of backlightning. I mean lights of keyboard. I downloaded Dragon center, but it wasnt working, i downloaded Steelseries engine, but it is not still working. Check the screenshot of it. Thanks for help. :)
  42. Z

    SteelSeries Arctis 7 issues

    So I'm watching youtube when I start to hear the beeping, signalling I need to charge. I plug in, and it charges for a couple seconds. Then I heard rapid-fire connect-disconnect sound effects, and it stops charging, and disconnected from transmitter. Can't reconnect, can't charge, can't even...
  43. E

    200$ gaming/movie headset

    Hi! I'm looking to spend about 200-250$ on a new gaming headset. Currently intrested in these, but any suggestions are welcome (please keep it biased though - factual): *Used steelseries arctic 7 without receiver (would need to be run from a 3.5mm aux cable) - 80$ *New steelseries siberia...
  44. M

    Steelseries Siberia V2 - No sound in right speaker

    So I've had this headset for over 2 years now (No warranty), and just this sunday, sound went out in my right ear. Google has led me to believe that opening the little sound box (http://imgur.com/YDYgAeu) and finding a loose wire to solder, could fix the problem. But I'm pretty nervous that I'll...
  45. D

    How do I change single key color? MSI Steelseries Engine 3 or Dragon Center

    I am trying to figure out how to change the led color of just the a,d,w, and x keys to make them stand out using Steelseries Engine 3 or MSI Dragon Center. Does anyone know how to do this? Thank you
  46. I

    SteelSeries built in keyboard for msi gt72 f,g and space periodically working

    My spacebar f and g key will work on and off and do double key inserts etc. I uninstalled all the drivers and reinstalled them however it still has the issue. I have tried to debug by removing drivers until it works again then the issues arises with no drivers but the actual keyboard itself...
  47. dazkyl

    Worth buying the SteelSeries Siberia 840 ?

    Purpose is gaming and watching movies on my PC. Current headset is the corsair rgb void 7.1 wireless. Does the siberia offer better sound experience? Because the different is price is pretty much noticable. Thanks
  48. F

    Mic is set to default (in-built) even if i have a headset attached

    i have a lenovo z5070 that uses a conexant sound card i have a steelseries siberia v2 that has a mic i use an adapter for the 2 pins of my headset cuz my lappy has only one port but it seems like whenever i plug that in the sound comes through the headphone but the laptop always uses the...
  49. D

    Best way to get surround sound

    I hope you can help me guys. I want to have a surround sound headset(speakers aren't an option), but i don't know what to buy. Should i buy a virtual or real surround sound headset? Or is it better to buy a good stereo headset and a sound card(or isn't a sound card needed?). I want a good sound...
  50. P

    Help me choose new headphones / audio setup

    I currently use a Steelseries Siberia v2 headset. I listen a lot of music and also play games and looking to upgrade. I like the idea of open-back headphones like the new Massdrop 6xx's but i'm not really sure if they are overkill for my needs. Also do I need an AMP and a good soundcard? I...
  51. D

    Headphones change sound everytime i knock cups ( vacuum )

    Hello, I have steelseries v3 headphones, and ive had this problem for a while already. these are my secondary headphones and this doesnt have warrany. So theres a little plastic membrame that makes vacuum link so every time i push cups against my head, i can hear different sound, mono, stereo...
  52. K

    SteelSeries Siberia V3 microphone not working

    Hello, I got a new computer, and now my SteelSeries Siberia V3 with a 4-pole jack mic won't work. The mic works on other computers, but I can't make it work on this one. I tried buying a 4-pole to 2x 3-pole splitter in case the pc don't support 4-pole, but it didn't work either. The pc...
  53. C

    Surround sounds are not working

    Hello , So I have SteelSeries 7H Gaming Headset with 7.1 surround sound system but it seems like I can use only stereo on my PC I tested headphones on another PC it worked (7.1) . But on mine nothing else works but stereo . Is this a PC problem ? And is there a way to fix this ? My specs ...
  54. B

    ATH M20x or M40x for gaming?

    so my current headset (steelseries siberia v2) is on its way out, and since i have a desk mic already, i was thinking of getting some decent headphones this time around. Though im not sure whether to go with the m20x to save a bit of money, or the 40x. they will be mainly used for gaming and...
  55. C

    Steelseries H Wireless Question

    So i have these headphones and I want to be able to talk and hear team speak on my PC while also hearing the in game of my Xbox one I have my Xbox one cords plugged in and my PC cords plugged in and can use them both separately just fine my question is am I able to some how use them both at the...
  56. P

    Sennheiser Vs SteelSeries and Astro

    Out of the three, which are superior in sound quality. Really want to know about their 7.1 surround. I want to use them mainly for gaming and movies. https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Performance-Surround-Gaming-Headset/dp/B008O515CK/ref=pd_sbs_147_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7YAT2571JYA6K342SB1Y...
  57. M

    Microphone on headset doesn't work no matter what I do

    Hi all I have a Gigabyte X79-UD3 motherboard. I also have a Steelseries Siberia 200 Gaming headset. The motherboard has a realtek sound card onboard. The microphone was working yesterday, completely fine. Now, no matter what I do, my microphone won't work. The mute toggle on the headset...
  58. J

    i just baught a new gaming headset from steel

    i just baught a New gaming headset from steelseries 9H. i figure it was nothing more i would have to do then to insert a couple of plugs and whatever the computer needed in order to use the headset, it would download on itself With evry other headset i have had previuosly to this. and it hasent...
  59. razetea

    Music/Gaming Headsets: Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma or HyperX Cloud II?

    I've been reading a lot of articles from this site comparing Razer Kraken Chroma 7.1 and HyperX Cloud II but until now, can't still pick what to buy :( I want a headset that is very good on music since I'm going to use it 70% for listening music while 30% for playing Dota 2, NO other game(as of...
  60. texintaco

    MIC background noise removal

    hi im using a Serbia 150 as a mic, and im using OBS 0.15.4. is there any way to remove the background/static noise? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_H6C8-xFck&feature=youtu.be test of mic using USB interface thanks in advance