SteelSeries Arctis 5 7.1 Surround Sound RGB Headset Review

The stereo and virtual surround sound quality found after running our usual battery of gaming, movie, and music tests, was superb. The new Clearcast microphone is far beyond many that we've tested before, including the one found in the much more expensive H-Wireless.

Fantastic sound reproduction in stereo and surround sound modes in all scenarios; New Clearcast microphone is a major step forward; Suspension headband keeps the headset light and comfortable; Middle of the road price point for high-end quality across the board

In game surround sound quality might be hit or miss depending on the title

SteelSeries Arctis 5

In the eight and a half years that I have been doing reviews here at LanOC, I've had the opportunity to work with SteelSeries on every one of their headset launches. But in that time none of the new headsets have been a completely new design.

SteelSeries Arctis 5 Review

The SteelSeries Arctis line of gaming headsets is the latest release in a string of gaming peripherals that have moved away from loud, ugly design and toward something more sleek and modern.

SteelSeries Arctis 5 Gaming Headset Review

The SteelSeries Arctis 5 Gaming Headset is one of the more exceptional new-release headsets at a fantastic price. Not only do they look and feel more durable than the competition, they're actually designed with sound quality as the number one priority.