However, unlike some more premium headsets, the Arctis 7X couldn't capture the deepest pitches from the cello (you know, the ones that make your headset practically vibrate). While listening to “Snowman” by Sia, I couldn’t help but shiver at the intro with the piano playing vividly, and when the cello hit me with a deep rhythm, the headset made me feel like I was in a personal concert. Another pro is that I couldn't hear anything besides what I’m listening to (which can be a bad thing when you’re singing and don’t realize how loud you’re being). Despite its muffled bass, the vocals and instrumentals are beautifully translated. The SteelSeries Arctis 7X's low-end is decent, yet unfulfilling.
I love a deep bass response in my headsets - for that thumping feeling you get in your chest. I had a similar experience when listening to music my first go-around was mediocre, but some tuning made the audio sound great. Long story short, the flat setting created the audio above, but switching to a preset like Immersion not only fixed the sound difference between the left and right side, but the audio sounded deeper and more clear. However, my second round of gaming was different after I tuned the headphones in the SteelSeries Engine 3 app (more on that later). Also, the gunshots and explosions muddled all of the other sounds in the game while I was shooting or being shot at.
When I listened to people walk near me or shoot nearby, the headset picked up one side better than the other. After playing a few rounds, I learned that there didn’t seem to be a good left-to-right ratio. Playing a round in Apex Legends proved to be quite enjoyable though, with the audio coming through clear. I had to rely on the subtitles, which took away from the game. Even when the narrator spoke, I could barely hear what he was saying because of the lyrics. I also played Human Fall Flat and noticed that the music in the background overshadowed much of the gameplay sounds, such as the pats and taps from walking and grabbing things. My initial round of gaming with the SteelSeries Arctis 7X was quite disappointing.
But, if your headset starts to die, you can plug it in while playing. You don’t have to worry about an annoying wire when you want to play on Nintendo Switch, PC, Android devices or with a Google Stadia controller.
Let’s not forget, the SteelSeries Arctis 7X acts wirelessly for specific consoles. The elastic band also has velcro so you can tighten or loosen the band to fit your head. The elastic band is a loop, so the metal above comes nowhere near your head rather, the elastic on the top portion of the headband to form a tight and secure fit. The elastic band makes for a comfortable experience, as it puts little pressure on the top of my head instead of tightly squeezing down.
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