SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless Gaming Headset - Built-in Xbox Wireless + Bluetooth - 20+ Hour Battery Life - for Xbox One and Series X
I've used a few pairs of Xbox headphones over the last 7 years of my console's life. For the first 5 or 6 years I had two pairs of Turtle Beach Stealth 600s and never had problems, but I wanted to upgrade last year because I thought it was time. Last summer, I researched a new pair of headphones extensively and settled on the Lucidsound LX35s, which at the time were number one or two on many people's lists. Had a ton of issues with these, they were heavy and bulky, and they never quite felt like the kind of pair I'd expect as someone's number one. Regular use and processing which I would rate as very average, the plastic on the right side cracked and the earpiece was basically falling off. two consistently on everyone's top ten list I picked them up just over a month ago, despite reading a few sketchy reviews on Reddit, and was immediately impressed with the build and feel. sensation. I'll break down some pros and cons below, but the TL:DR is that they're worth the money. Pros-Great sound, I use them for a variety of games from Call of Duty to Sea of Thieves, and the sound is great.There are multiple sound profiles so you can tune it to where you want them.-They are comfortable .My gaming sessions can last anywhere from an hour to 5 hours, and in that time I had no issues with fatigue.They do get a little warm in my ears, but I never really realize until I take them off and cool air hits my ears.-Connection is reliable.When I start them they connect immediately, in the last month or so there may have been a time or two where they just don't connect. are not connected immediately or they jumped around a bit, but this is not a constant problem at all. The construction is solid. As mentioned my last headset cracked at the point where the band meets the earcup, although these have an even smaller connection they seem sturdier. I often watch TV backwards- while I'm doing the dishes or cleaning, and I'll put them on so I can hear without blowing up the TV. The sound is rich and easy to adjust. Bluetooth connection is an awesome feature. Kinda crazy that more headphones don't have bluetooth with xbox connectivity. This is a cool feature, I like listening to music while playing games, and the to have with the sound of the game is nice. Cons (to be honest, hard to find, which is a good thing) - The volume button on the right side is sensitive. There were more than a few occasions when I put the headphones on or removed and I accidentally turned the volume up or down. It's something to watch out for, and I still think over time I'll get better at avoiding it. - The microphone mute system. kinda happens here but coming from turtle beaches where when you raise the arm of the mic it automatically mutes, on these headphones when you push the mic into the headset it doesn't mute it that would be a nice feature if it was muted, but whatever the mute button is, the mute button is big and it's clearly muted with the red light.-Charging.no USB C type sucks, and that certainly doesn't make this device future proof as you will always have need to carry a USB mic. -No mic monitoring. some time to get used to it. It was helpful for me because it allowed me to hear how loud I was making, and being a loud person it helped me shut up. - The headband is large. Another litter, but the headband is very thick and it still leaves a pretty big imprint in my hair after just about any play session. If you have any kind of social engagement, I wouldn't recommend wearing them beforehand, which kinda sucks if you want to have that last round of COD before going out to dinner with friends. Overall, they're great and I've already recommended them to a few friends. The pros outweigh the cons, and most people will absolutely love them.