SteelSeries Arctis 1 All-Platform Wired Gaming Headset Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2019-06-30

After trying the Arctis 1 headset with different audio content, we have noticed a signature nearly identical to the Arctis 3 Bluetooth by using the same input which is the Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 internal sound card. This aspect is quite neat, considering that Arctis 1 is only 59.99 Euros and features the same custom-tuned drivers as the higher-priced model. In order to reduce the price, SteelSeries has employed a more standard chassis design this time, with a plastic headband but reinforced with steel underneath for durability.

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A Closer Look Part III

On the left cup, we do also have a simple Mic mute switch (instead of a button on higher-specced models), along with a Volume wheel:

 

 

 

 

The removable, noise canceling bidirectional microphone does feature a flexible cable, and a frequency response between 100Hz and 10kHz:

 

 

 

 

 

The analog cable comes with a matte, rubberized texture, same as the extender:

 

 

 

Unlike other high-end headsets with analog interface, the jack plug is not gold plated:

 

 

 

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