The sound really comes to life, I enjoy listening to spotify whilst playing my favourite ps4 games and the Mic sounds awesome. My wife never knows when my headphones are on either because there isnt any residual sound.

The microphone has stopped workinh after 3 weeks

If you've been looking for a new headset and want something that advances the category forward in new and exciting ways, . That said, I can only imagine how much better the next Arctis update will be once the company irons out the kinks and streamlines everything to a T.

First set of gaming headset and can't fault. Easy to use and seem very well made.

Audio and mic works, but the USB chat mix dial on these headphones is designed only for PC use (had this confirmed by SteelSeries) not for PS4 as advertised here. Shame as these are very comfortable, look cool and function very well other than this.

it's so good, works perfectly, and I love the RGB lighting.

Today we will be checking out the Arctis 5 gaming headset by SteelSeries. In my opinion SteelSeries is one of the leaders in manufacturing gaming headsets. I don't think I am alone in that thinking either. For

Fantastic Sound; Very Lightweight; Suspension Headband; Many accessories available to customize your headset; RGB; SteelSeries Engine; Price; Compatible with everything

Not-a-one

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.

All images: Alex Cranz/Gizmodo Gaming headsets have spent the last few years in a vicious race to the bottom. It seems like each new product is bigger, pricier, and flashier than the last.

After 2 years we're back looking at another headset from SteelSeries. Where the last one occupied the premium end of the scale with a price tag to match, the new Arctis series is set to take aim at the mainstream market, but retain the premium features. Read on to see how the Arctis 5 stacks up.

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