SteelSeries Arctis 5 Surround Sound RGB Gaming Headset, Black

SKU: SS61504

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rumplestiltskin s : Do these come with the leather earmuffs?Aidan W : Yes they doJAE THOMAS S : Are you referring to the ear cushioning? If so, yes, it's part of the Headset design.CHRISTINA R : No it is a very soft and comfortable fabric.
Robert S : Is this for PlayStation?
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?MARIA M : I want improved sound audio.KYLE O : Steel series has the best peripherals.SEAN C : Good reviews. Newer model from familiar brand.AMANDA O : Top gaming headset rec.VIANA A : it is good productBOB R : Recommended by twin 15 y.o.s after checking with their gamer friends.ZACH W : yeahKYLE J : Recommended by some friends as a great Headset.GERARD M : This is allegedly the best gaming headset.Anson H : Because it is a reputable brand and it has all the specs I likeKyle C : Great fabric around the ears, and the headset sits very nicely.JACKIE G : My grandson wants it & says it’s the best gaming headset.Jorge L : I needed a mic and i saw the reviews on this website and i saw shipping was fast. I hope they are right and hope to do business with adorama again!Justin S : A recommendationDaniel H : I wanted itIsabel P : Because it sounds great and it is good for everythingnawar k : a giftJi hwan K : I use arctis 1 wireless. thats itBryce S : Only website at the moment that had this item so thank you so much my son has his birthday soon and you guys saved me thank you.Dante H : heard good reviewsJessecca S : Child's best friend uses and lovesSiamak S : reviewsJAYLEN N : I need a new headsetOsman P : The surround sound is spectacular. I can hear people behind me it’s amazingAmanda C : Son wanted it.Tyler S : Recommend by friendMichelle M : Because I wanted toMario C : 2 of my buddy's ordered em and told me they're really great. Able to hear enemies in games very well. Also I read a review of top headphones to order for gaming. An this product was top 5L SUSAN W : After my grandson's 4th leg surgery, he finally found Adorama and the headset he needs to play XBox games, to pass the time.James T : Heard about the great reviews and personally really like the mic control piece as well as the fact that it USB based for better connection.Jose G : RecommendationMario M : Great headsetJose G : recommendationJesus S : GiftJosh G : Needed a new headset and needed one quickly so this is where I found it the cheapest and I paid a little extra to ship as fast as possible.joseph a : this is a great headset, aside from its upgrade(arctis 5 pro), its better than basically most headsets, and has AMAZING noise cancellation, AND sound quality so this was a headset i couldnt pass byOwen K : Goodclaudia c : NiceDAVIDRICK B : Heard they were loud and really good want to try them out for gaming and hearing footsteps

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2022-11-13T04:46:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Trustable, Reliable, Amazing

Amazing best company to get your hands on a discounted item BUY IT NOW!! Amazing sound, best condition, and it?s discounted.

Jony G.

2022-10-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid Headphones

Solid headphones. Fit great and the skin and keeps them snug, even on my kids head. Bass is a little on the lower side but still not horrible. I would expect better bass for the cost but I enjoy them.

Jon

2022-01-31T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Can't beat for the money.

Great, comfortable, light headset for the price.

Casey

2021-05-04T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Meh

Not bad. Audio seems just soso, maybe I am missing something but my last headset was quarter of the price these were and audio quality was tons better. Just hope these last a few years.

thejimsLP

2021-02-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good headset for price.

Good headset for the price. Like the retractable microphone. As well as the microphone lights up red when it is selected off. Very comfortable for extended wearing. Would reccomend.

Tom

2021-01-22T15:28:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Great, reliable, friendly, trustworthy company!

Great product just as described. Customer service is the best! Very impressed with how the company handled UPS losing my package. They handled it all and was stress free for me. 5+ star company!!

STACY H.

2021-01-14T10:53:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing Headset

I love this headset. I have read a lot about it online and adorama got it to me in great condition.

ROBERT G.

2020-12-24T07:19:07

Rated 5 out of 5

A must have for avid gamers

This was for my Great-Nephew who is an avid gamer. Specifically requested this one...HE LOVES IT...!!

BELINDA A.

2020-12-21T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Artic 5

Sometimes I do wish I bought the wireless ones but don’t get me wrong these are still one of the best headphones for gaming and relaxing that I’ve ever bought

Mario

2020-11-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

These are very popular

It was a birthday gift and had been out of Stock for a while but Dell had it and shipped it at a reasonable time.

I.C

2020-10-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent affordable headset

Very comfortable, sound great, easy to use interface. Best at this price range.

Mister G.

2020-10-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it !

Highest quality for gaming

A t.

2020-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Worst shipping

Great sound. Love them, but delivery sucks, it took 2 months and dell didn't give me anything.

Frank

2020-08-26T16:04:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome sound and mic!!

THE BEST SOUND i realy recomend this item

Jss_Dead421

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SteelSeries Arctis 5 Specifications

  • Color

    Black

  • Share Jack

    1

  • Detachable Cable

    1

  • Compatibility

    PC
    Wired via USB, DTS Headphone:X Surround, SteelSeries Engine 3 support, Prism RGB Illumination, ChatMix

    Mac
    Wired via USB, SteelSeries Engine 3 support, Prism RGB Illumination, ChatMix

    Playstation
    Wired via USB, Prism RGB Illumination

    Mobile
    Wired via 3.5mm analog

  • Engine 3 support

    1

  • Wireless

    No

  • Connector Type

    Single 3.5mm, 4-pole plug

  • Type of Ear Cushion

    Moisture-wicking Fabric

  • Headphone Style

    Over-ear (circumaural)

  • Headphone Frequency Response

    20-22000 (Hz)

  • Magnet Type

    Neodymium

  • Headphone Sensitivity

    98

  • Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion

    3

  • Microphone Frequency Response

    100-10000 (Hz)

  • Microphone Pickup Pattern

    Bidirectional

  • Microphone Sensitivity

    -38

  • Microphone Impedance

    2200

  • Illumination

    Yes

  • Finish

    Matte

  • Driver Size

    40

  • Microphone Location

    Retractable

  • Microphone Noise Cancellation

    Yes

  • Foldable

    Yes

  • Firmware Upgradable

    Yes

  • Gold Plated Connector

    Yes

  • Cable Material

    Rubber

  • Number of Illumination Colors

    16.8 Million

  • Number of Illumination Zones

    1 (zones per earcup for headsets)

  • Carrying Case

    No

  • Extended Cable Included

    No

  • Controls

    Game/Chat Balance

  • Audio Channels

    DTS Headphone:X

  • Interchangeable Ear Cups

    Yes

  • Illumination Modes

    Steady, Breathe, Colorshift

  • Headband Type

    Fabric Suspension

  • Multiple Colors

    Yes

  • Cable Length

    10' (3m)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    7.075 x 7.929 x 3.575" (179.7 x 201.4 x 90.8mm)

  • Weight

    0.8 lb (363.1g)

  • UPC Code

    813682025229

About SteelSeries Arctis 5

FEATURED REVIEWS

Worst shipping

By Frank

Great sound. Love them, but delivery sucks, it took 2 months and dell didn't give me anything.

Awesome sound and mic!!

By Jss_Dead421

THE BEST SOUND i realy recomend this item

Arctis 5 is a USB-enabled PC gaming headset with DTS Headphone:X v2.0 surround sound, Prism RGB illumination, and Clearcast, the best mic in gaming.

Surround Sound RGB Gaming Headset

• Discord-certified Clearcast bidirectional microphone
• Hear stunning detail in all games with award-winning Arctis sound
• Next-generation DTS Headphone:X v2.0 surround sound
• Balance game and chat Audio via USB ChatMix dial
• Prism RGB illuminated earcups

Designed exclusively for PC gaming
Specifically designed for the PC Gamer, Arctis 5 combines independent game and chat control, cutting-edge DTS surround sound, and dual zone RGB illumination to create the perfect audio solution for your battlestation.

ClearCast bidirectional microphone
Widely recognized as the best mic in gaming, the retractable Discord-certified Arctis ClearCast microphone delivers studio-quality voice clarity and background noise cancellation.

Award-winning Arctis sound quality
Sound is your competitive advantage with the high quality S1 speaker drivers, engineered to produce ultra-low distortion audio so you hear every detail

DTS Headphone:X v2.0
The next generation of DTS' renowned surround sound, Headphone:X v2.0 immerses you in the action by delivering incredibly accurate positional cues without sounding like you're in a tunnel. Lose yourself in the game as the audio comes to life all around you.

USB ChatMix Dial
Mix your perfect balance of game and chat audio without leaving your game with the tactile USB ChatMix dial (on PC or Mac).

Prism RGB Illumination
Personalize to perfection with 16.8 milion colors to choose from. Create custom colorshifts and effects or link all your SteelSeries gear with Prism Sync.

SteelSeries Engine
Dial in your perfect sound with the audio customization features in SteelSeries Engine. Tweak your EQ, set mic settings, and create per-game configs all via the intuitive software interface.

SteelSeries Arctis 5 Features

  • Widely recognized as the best mic in gaming, the Discord-certified ClearCast microphone delivers studio-quality voice clarity and background noise cancellation
  • Sound is your competitive advantage with the S1 speaker drivers, engineered to produce ultra-low distortion audio so you hear every detail
  • Immerse yourself in 360-degrees of precision audio with next-generation DTS Headphone:X v2.0 surround sound
  • USB ChatMix Dial lets you balance the volume between your game and chat audio on the fly
  • Play all day with athletics-inspired performance fabric AirWeave ear cushions that keep your ears cool and dry
  • The exclusive ski goggle suspension headband perfectly contours across your entire head, comfortably distributing the weight and eliminating pressure points
  • Prism RGB illuminated earcups let you personalize to perfection with 16.8 million color options
  • Ergonomic on-ear controls give you easy access to volume and microphone mute
  • Constructed with strong, ultra-lightweight materials for maximum comfort and durability
  • Share your game audio with friends with the built-in share jack by simply plugging in any headset or earbuds into the Arctis 5

Key Features

  • ClearCast microphone
  • S1 speaker drivers
  • DTS Headphone:X v2.0 surround sound
  • USB ChatMix dial
  • AirWeave ear cushions
  • Ski goggle headband

What's in the box:

  • Arctis 5 Gaming Headset with ClearCast Microphone (Black)
  • Main Cable
  • USB ChatMix Dial
  • 3.5mm 4-Pole Adapter
  • User Manual
  • SteelSeries 1 Year Limited Warranty