And while these don’t have the punchiest low-end, I actually prefer headsets that balance bass within the mix rather than try to fake consumers out by calling big bass “quality” audio. Voices are clear, and don’t get muddied into the rest of the mix, even when there’s a lot going on. Particularly in conjunction with the PS5’s 3D audio engine, the Arctis 7P+ delivers full bodied audio that covers the frequency range.

In terms of audio quality, SteelSeries retains its best-in-class badge here, with an affordable headset that delivers phenomenal sound. I hate feeling like I can only hear my own voice as it echoes through my own head, particularly when playing a loud game with friends, so the ability to not only hear myself, but balance my own voice within my mix is fantastic. One of the winning features of the Arctis 7P+ for me is sidetone (the ability to monitor your own voice with zero-latency), and not only does the 7P+ implement this feature, it has a special dial to adjust the volume of the sidetone audio. It features a handy LED light on the end of the mic to show when you are muted, and the whole arm easily slides back into the ear cup when you aren’t using voice chat. My teammates were happy with the clear audio that the mic delivered, while also largely eliminating most off-axis noise. Thanks to it being on a semi-flexible wire, it can sometimes readjust itself in the middle of gameplay sessions, but for the most part I found it to be rigid enough that it doesn’t move around much once I have it positioned where I want it. While not as convenient to mute, it does ultimately create a cleaner profile for the headset by storing the mic inside the left ear cup. The mic on the Arctis 7P+ is retractable, rather than a big arm that folds up and down on the side of the headset. It evenly distributes the weight and pressure so that there aren’t any noted pressure points that become painful over long gaming sessions. The brunt of the weight is supported by an adjustable elastic ski-goggle-style band, which removes the usual pressure buildup that can happen with most other headsets, even those with the softest of padding.

This might just be one of the most comfortable headsets I own. The Arctis 7P+ feels like a solid and sturdy headset, while also being light, flexible, and comfortable. SteelSeries has nailed the elements of design and comfort for its headsets.

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