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2023-04-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

cant beat it for the money

so far this is the best gaming head set I've ever owned, the sound is second too none and very comfortable. still learning the GAMEDAC but its a nice platform too plug into, this is a wireed head set thats worth every penny.

S.madison

2022-10-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best headset ive owned.

Without compare these head sets are top of the line. From music to games to streaming, ill never use another brand.

Jerry

2022-09-21T08:12:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Very worth it.

Really good quality product, it really improved my gaming experience.

GUILHERME P.

2022-06-14T11:23:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

Good product, fits the head well and all audio sounds good. No complaints to make.

RILEY W.

2022-04-11T09:07:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent set of headphones

I've had these for about 2 weeks now and have been very impressed. Sound quality is great for sub $300 (sub $200 if you find a sale!) My friends were happy with the increase in mic quality over my last set. The game-dac was easy to set up and is pretty easy to use. This is my first product from SteelSeries and if their other equipment is of similar quality, it will not be my last.

NATHANIEL H.

2021-12-13T20:06:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Best gaming headset and competes with audio specialist kits

Product is excellent. I've tested many multi-function headsets and found this to have the best audio quality by far.

MARKUS R.

2021-04-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Satisfied!

The best headset I?ve owned so far

Ken313

2021-04-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Satisfied!

The best headset I?ve owned so far

KenC904

2021-03-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best headset around

10/10 best headset in the game

Smokey

2021-03-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best headset around

10/10 best headset in the game

Smokeyboy

2021-03-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Soundi. Proprietary Plugs Are Hassle.

Dell service and delivery was terrific. The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Headset is really comfortable, and sound terrific. The only I thing I don't like is the proprietary plug design that SteelSeries incorporates. As someone who disconnects his headset after use, when shutting down my computer, I find it was difficult to connect the plugs to both the headset and the GameDAC. SteelSeries needs to seriously think about a redesign here.

D.R

2021-02-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very happy customer here

Excellent product. The max volume output is not as loud as I had hoped. But the sound quality, the build quality, and every aspect of this product is just excellent.

Owen C.

2021-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great headset

It’s a lot of wires, but cable management is easy. The mic quality is wonderful, and the headset is crisp and loud. The RGB on this headset is nice, if you don’t like rgb, you can turn it off. And mic talkback is nice to hear.

Hippo

2020-09-07T18:45:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Impressed

Sounds amazing! The device came in quickly and was delivered safely. The gamedac is definitely worth the extra money!

BRENNAN H.

2020-08-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The best

I do not consider myself an audiophile by any means, but I've used several headsets for my PS4. I can say that this one is the best.

Jacob

2020-07-22T09:27:29

Rated 5 out of 5

GREAT HEADSET

Great headset. Have and it for about a month and it is definitely the best headset I’ve ever owned. A bit pricey but I think the gamedac a great feature. When I play games while on a chatting service (discord, Xbox live) it’s easy to adjust the in game volume and/or the chat volume without clicking setting or tabbing out of the application. The sound on it is pretty amazing as well. Comfortably is great but sometimes when I am wearing them for 6+ hours my ears start feel some pressure but nothing I can’t handle. Overall I would recommend!

KEVIN T.

2020-06-08T09:15:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Worthy

The Steelseries Arctis Pro with the Gamedac is worth its price. The audio is clean and wide. High quality headphones that don’t feel it will break when the earcups are stretched.

JIM N.

2018-10-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best gaming headset on the market

Hands-down, the best sounding gaming headset on the market, AND when factoring in the DAC with ESS it's probably the best overall headset value for other uses like listening to music. I've tried (and returned most of the so-called high-end gaming headsets. They all work fine with their noise cancelling and surround sound features, but where most fail is in overall sound quality. And that's where the SteelSeries Arctis Pro excels. Don't hesitate to pick these up for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

Mike

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SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Specifications

  • Color

    Black

  • Share Jack

    1

  • Detachable Cable

    1

  • Compatibility

    PC
    USB

    PlayStation

    Original and Pro
    Optical, USB

    PS4 Slim
    Optical(via TV, AVR, or HDMI adapter), USB

  • Engine 3 support

    1

  • Assembly Required

    No

  • Wireless

    No

  • Connector Type

    Optical (S/PDIF)

  • Type of Ear Cushion

    Moisture-wicking Fabric

  • Headphone Style

    Over-ear (circumaural)

  • Headphone Frequency Response

    10-40000 (Hz)

  • Magnet Type

    Neodymium

  • Headphone Sensitivity

    92

  • Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion

    1

  • Microphone Frequency Response

    100-10000 (Hz)

  • Microphone Pickup Pattern

    Bidirectional

  • Microphone Sensitivity

    -48

  • Microphone Impedance

    2200

  • Headphone Impedance

    32

  • Illumination

    Yes

  • Driver Size

    40

  • Microphone Location

    Retractable

  • Microphone Noise Cancellation

    Yes

  • Firmware Upgradable

    Yes

  • Cable Material

    Rubber

  • Number of Illumination Colors

    16.8M

  • Number of Illumination Zones

    1 (zones per earcup for headsets)

  • Controls

    Game/Chat Balance

  • Audio Channels

    DTS Headphone:X

  • Interchangeable Ear Cups

    Yes

  • Headband Type

    Fabric Suspension

  • Multiple Colors

    No

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    6.547 x 7.366 x 3.539" (166.3 x 187.1 x 89.9mm)

  • Weight

    1.148 lbs (520.8g)

  • UPC Code

    813682022334

About SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC

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Best gaming headset on the market

By Mike

Hands-down, the best sounding gaming headset on the market, AND when factoring in the DAC with ESS it's probably the best overall headset value for other uses like listening to music. I've tried (and returned most of the so-called high-end gaming headsets. They all work fine with their noise cancelling and surround sound features, but where most fail is in overall sound quality. And that's where the SteelSeries Arctis Pro excels. Don't hesitate to pick these up for yourself. You won't be disa...

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cant beat it for the money

By S.madison

so far this is the best gaming head set I've ever owned, the sound is second too none and very comfortable. still learning the GAMEDAC but its a nice platform too plug into, this is a wireed head set thats worth every penny.

Arctis Pro + GameDAC delivers gaming's first certified Hi-Res Audio system, ensuring you hear high-fidelity 96 kHz / 24 bit, full resolution audio at its purest, with no down-sampling. The gaming audio system includes the legendary ESS Sabre DAC and amp, guaranteeing your audio comes through with unsurpassed quality. Plus, Arctis Pro + GameDAC is designed with luxury materials like polished steel and aluminum alloy, and the exclusive Arctis ski goggle headband and AirWeave performance fabric ear cushions. The Arctis Pro headset features a studio-quality ClearCast microphone for unparalleled voice clarity and background noise cancellation.

Arctis Pro + GameDAC
High fidelity audio comes to gaming for the first time.

Each component of the Arctis Pro + GameDAC Hi-Res gaming audio system is meticulously engineered to maintain pristine, powerful audio, from the digital output of the PS4 or PC all the way to your ears.

• GameDAC: High Fidelity digital to analog converter (DAC)
• Audiophile grade sound with superb detail
• Premium Hi-Res speakers
• Luxurious polished steel and aluminum alloy construction

High fidelity audio comes to gaming for the first time
Each component of the Arctis Pro + GameDAC Hi-Res gaming audio system is meticulously engineered to maintain pristine, powerful audio, from the digital output of the PS4 or PC all the way to your ears.

Hi-Res Audio Certified
Arctis Pro + GameDAC is the first full gaming audio system to receive the coveted Hi-Res Audio certification. Experience the breathtaking quality of lossless WAV, FLAC, and DSD files, stream from Hi-Res sources like TIDAL, and be future-ready for hi-res gaming audio with the GameDAC's native 96 kHz, 24-bit support.

Top of the Line Digital to Analog Performance
The heart of the Arctis Pro + GameDAC is the legendary ESS Sabre 9018 Reference DAC, revered for its unsurpassed audio quality with 121 dB of dynamic range and -115 dB THD+N. This makes bass sound tighter, individual sound effects more distinct, and positional cues pin-point accurate.

Volume

Dedicated High Fidelity USB DAC + Amplifier for Gaming
The GameDAC transforms any PS4 or PC into a high performance audio source by bypassing the low fidelity, poor quality DACs found in typical console controllers, USB headsets, and PC sound cards.

ChatMix

Customization at your fingertips
The GameDAC's intuitive OLED menu lets you quickly dial in the perfect balance of game and chat audio with the ChatMix feature

Equalizer

Dial in your ideal sound
The GameDAC's onboard 10-band equalizer lets you tweak each frequency via the OLED screen to craft your perfect sound on the fly with no software required.

Hi-Res Mode

Optimized for Hi-Res Audio
Like putting your car into 'track' mode, GameDAC's dedicated Hi-Res mode streamlines the available options to focus all of its power on producing the best possible audio quality.

Stream Mixer

The right mix for your stream
Simplify your PS4 streaming setup by mixing and balancing game, chat, mic, and aux audio into a single output to your streaming PC.

Hear everything with high resolution speaker drivers
The Arctis Pro headset features premium speaker drivers with high-density neodymium magnets that reproduce Hi-Res audio out to 40,000 Hz, nearly double what most standard headsets are capable of (22,000 Hz).

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

First in gaming to offer 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.

Features

GameDAC
Dedicated DAC and headphone amp transforms any PS4 or PC into a high performance audio source by bypassing the low fidelity, poor quality DACs found in typical console controllers, USB headsets, and PC sound cards.

Hi-Res Audio
Gaming's first certified Hi-Res Audio system ensures that you hear high-fidelity 96 kHz / 24 bit audio at its purest full resolution with no down-sampling

Legendary Sound
Arctis Pro + GameDAC is the first gaming headset system to include the legendary ESS Sabre DAC and amp for unsurpassed audio quality with 121 dB of dynamic range and -115 dB THD+N

Hi-Res Speaker Drivers
Premium Hi-Res speakers with high-density neodymium magnets reproduce a full, expansive frequency range from 10 - 40,000 Hz with stunning realism and clarity

Premium Materials
Luxurious lightweight aluminum alloy and steel construction offers maximum durability and a consistent fit

The Best Mic in Gaming
The Arctis ClearCast microphone delivers studio-quality voice clarity and background noise cancellation with its proprietary bidirectional design

Ski Goggle Headband
The exclusive ski goggle suspension headband perfectly contours across your entire head, comfortably distributing the weight and eliminating pressure points

AirWeave Ear Cushions
Arctis Pro features new, dual-texture, athletics-inspired performance fabric AirWeave ear cushions to keep your ears cool and dry

DTS Headphone:X v2.0 Surround Sound
Next generation DTS Headphone:X v2.0 surround sound provides optimal spatial imaging for complete 360-degree immersion

Audio Command Center
GameDAC is your portable audio command center. Control your EQ, surround sound, illumination settings and more via the intuitive OLED screen menu system

USB and Optical Audio
The Arctis Pro Wireless transmitter includes both USB and optical audio connections for full-featured PC and PS4 support

ChatMix Audio Balance
Dial in the perfect balance of game and chat audio with the GameDAC's ChatMix

Music, Mobile + More
Mix in music while you game or take phone calls by connecting a mobile device to GameDAC's auxiliary 3.5mm connector

On-Headset Controls
Ergonomic on-ear controls give you easy access to volume and microphone mute

Swappable Speaker Tags
Swappable speaker tags allow you to customize your Arctis with style as fierce as your game

SteelSeries Engine
SteelSeries Engine software is fully-loaded with audio customization options and apps like Discord, Spotify and more

Perfect for Streaming
The GameDAC's versatile Line Out lets you easily connect a pair of speakers or send your audio mix to a PC for streaming

Built-in Share Jack
Share your game audio with your friends' headset or earbuds using the built-in share jack

SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Features

  • The GameDAC transforms any PS4 or PC into a high performance audio source by bypassing the low fidelity, poor quality DACs found in typical console controllers, USB headsets, and PC sound cards.
  • Gaming's first certified Hi-Res Audio system ensures that you hear high-fidelity 96 kHz / 24 bit audio at its purest full resolution with no down-sampling
  • Arctis Pro + GameDAC is the first gaming headset system to include the legendary ESS Sabre DAC and amp for unsurpassed audio quality with 121 dB of dynamic range and -115 dB THD+N
  • Premium Hi-Res speakers with high-density neodymium magnets reproduce a full, expansive frequency range from 10 - 40,000 Hz with stunning realism and clarity
  • Luxurious lightweight aluminum alloy and steel construction offers maximum durability and a consistent fit
  • Widely recognized as the best mic in gaming, the ClearCast microphone delivers studio-quality voice clarity and background noise cancellation
  • The exclusive ski goggle suspension headband perfectly contours across your entire head, comfortably distributing the weight and eliminating pressure points
  • Arctis headsets feature athletics-inspired performance fabric AirWeave ear cushions to keep your ears cool and dry
  • Next generation DTS Headphone:X v2.0 surround sound provides optimal spatial imaging for complete 360-degree immersion
  • GameDAC is your portable audio command center. Control your EQ, surround sound, illumination settings and more via the intuitive OLED screen menu system
  • USB and optical audio connections for full-featured PC and PS4 support
  • Dial in the perfect balance of game and chat audio with the GameDAC's ChatMix feature
  • Mix in music while you game or take phone calls by connecting a mobile device to GameDAC's auxiliary 3.5mm connector
  • Prism RGB Illumination: Choose from 16.8 million colors, separate left and right earcup configurations, and unique effects like color-shift and breathing
  • Ergonomic on-ear controls give you easy access to volume and microphone mute
  • Swappable speaker tags allow you to customize your Arctis with style as fierce as your game
  • SteelSeries Engine software is fully-loaded with lighting and audio customization apps like GameSense, PrismSync, Discord and more
  • The GameDAC's versatile Line Out lets you easily connect a pair of speakers or send your audio mix to a PC for streaming
  • Share your game audio with your friends' headset or earbuds using the built-in share jack

Key Features

  • GameDAC ½ dedicated DAC and headphone amp for gaming
  • Gaming's first certified Hi-Res Audio system with 96 kHz/24 bit support
  • Audiophile-grade ESS Sabre DAC and amp
  • Industry-leading 40,000 Hz capable Hi-Res speaker drivers
  • Lightweight aluminum alloy and steel construction
  • ClearCast, the best mic in gaming

What's in the box:

  • Arctis Pro Headset with ClearCast Microphone (Black)
  • GameDAC
  • Main Headset Cable
  • USB Audio Cable
  • Toslink Optical Cable
  • 4-Pole 3.5mm Adapter
  • Microphone Windscreen
  • User Manual
  • SteelSeries 1 Year Limited Warranty