
Like most gaming headsets, the Arctis Pro have a great boom mic for gaming with friends or online teammates. SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDac Mic Frequency Response - RTINGS.COM RTINGS.COM You’ll also be able to switch sound profiles on the fly with the DAC which is super convenient when gaming on consoles. For example, people with glasses could hear a noticeable drop in bass but on the upside, with the SteelSeries Engine software, you get a good EQ so you can customize the sound to better match your mood, tastes or the game you’re playing. Unfortunately, their sound is prone to inconsistencies, and different people might have different experiences with this headset. Their imaging is also very good, so listeners will be able to hear video game effects like footstep and pinpoint other players accurately.

Their sound signature makes them versatile for any type of music genres and also great for most games, especially if you sometimes like to listen to the soundtracks. They have a punchy and thumpy bass, a great mid-range and a very good and detailed treble. The SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC are a great sounding pair of closed-back over-ear headphones. SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDac Frequency Response Graph - RTINGS.COM RTINGS.COM Unfortunately, like most gaming headsets, the Arctis Pro are bulky and not very portable, but if you decide to use them with your cell phone, they do come with an 1/8” TRRS mobile adapter. You get a mute mic button and a volume dial on the left ear cups and all sorts of customization with the multi-purpose wheel on the DAC. The headset should survive a few drops without too much damage and the retractable microphone is malleable enough not to break when positioning it. The build quality of the Arctis Pro is good and feels high-end. SteelSeries went with a porous and more breathable fabric instead of leather on the earpads.

The earcups are large and comfortable with breathable and soft padding for long gaming sessions. They also have an elastic ski google-like self-adjusting headband strap which is comfortable but doesn’t have any type of additional adjustments, so they might not be as comfortable on larger heads and could be tight for some. The Arctis Pro + GameDac have a very similar design to the wireless Arctis 7 but come with the dac that offers easily accessible customization options and settings.
