Arctis Nova Elite - Obsidian

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Arctis Nova Elite - Obsidian

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Based on 51 Reddit mentions

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Looking for best headset for ps5 pro

If this helps, my top 3 headsets are, in no particular order (rankings below), the Astro A50’s, the Audeze Maxwell and the new SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Elite - with the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless right behind ‘em. Here are my breakdowns, as someone that owns all of them (well, minus the Nova Pro Wi

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Namdnas78 in r/PS5pro

October 15, 2025 1:27 AM

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Arctis Nova Pro Omni Just Dropped – Thoughts?

It's basically a cheaper Nova Elite. AFAIK, isn't this the only other headset that supports simultaneous audio output and microphone input via USB? A splitter can't achieve that. It's an awesome feature for anyone who uses multiple systems since you don't have to fiddle with any settings or the dac

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senorjc in r/steelseries

May 5, 2026 5:31 PM

5

Nova Elite Vs Nova Pro

Hey. I jumped from the nova pro to the elite. They sound really good. I’ve been impressed. That being said. I got them early October, just after they launched and have already sent them in for warranty because of this weird clicking sound that developed in the left ear cup. I have no idea if it’s on

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DangDangler in r/steelseries

January 26, 2026 5:55 PM

5

Is the Arctis Pro Wireless worth it in 2026?

I've had the Arctis Pro Wireless for about 5-6 years, and I love them. I just recently tried a bunch of new headphones as possible upgrades, and I sent them all back for assorted reasons. Here's a summary: Audeze Maxwell 2: I wanted to love these, but there are just too many software issues at this

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Cosmic-Cats-2001 in r/steelseries

January 16, 2026 8:05 PM

4

I feel mislead.

You can fix it, kinda, just by turning off hands-free in your PC settings, but it would be better just to buy a standalone mic with this headset. If you wanted it all in one package you should’ve spent the extra hundred dollars on the steel series nova elite

42Fazers in r/sennheiser

December 9, 2025 5:53 PM

3

What are the best wireless gaming headsets people actually stick with?

I use the Steel Series Arctis Nova Pros. Sound quality is excellent, the mic sounds good, and it comes with some pretty easy-to-understand software. I have a large head and ears, and I have no complaints about the fit. Edit: I tried the Arctis Nova Elites. Although they're outside of your budget, I

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Particular_Copy_666 in r/Gamer

May 4, 2026 4:06 PM

2

Nova Elite or Maxwell 2?

It depends entirely on what features you want in a headset. The Audeze Maxwell is widely regarded as having the best sound quality in a gaming headset. Its planar magnetic drivers have great detail and clarity. You also get an 80-hour battery life, Bluetooth connectivity (not simultaneous), and AI n

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That2mittenguy in r/steelseries

January 10, 2026 3:16 PM

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Nova Elite or Maxwell 2?

I’m sorry that you were experiencing that with the Nova Pro. I’ve had mine since launch and they were absolutely fantastic. I made the jump to the Nova Elite when those dropped and I love them even more. Unfortunately due to being an early adopter for everything, I learned that they had an app conne

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Nickool4u in r/steelseries

January 10, 2026 9:38 PM

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Pluse Elite worth it in 2026?

Sure, if you play casually and just want decent audio, the Pulse Elites are fine. But since this is a PS5 Pro group, I’m assuming most of you take gaming seriously as casual players usually don’t drop $700 on a console. And if you’re investing that much money in a console for a visual upgrade, it ma

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ChampionshipMore3737 in r/PS5pro

January 23, 2026 12:19 AM

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Used the A50X for 6 months. Nova Pro Wireless just arrived (first impressions)

Would love to try the Arctis Nova Elites but regrettably Steel Series/Amazon doesn't ship them to Puerto Rico and they are not available in Best Buy.

JealousAd31 in r/steelseries

February 21, 2026 3:36 PM

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