Simply put, no matter whether you are looking to be tickled by the highs, pounded by the lows, or given the chance to sit back and just take in the mids, the Arctis 7X delivers totally. You’d expect that with the SteelSeries name behind it too, and there’s a reason they’ve won more gaming headset awards than any other brand. It doesn’t just look good though: the audio that this headset delivers is just as rounded as anything else I’ve had the pleasure of listening in on. There’s no real noise cancellation either – other than to ‘turn it back up’ again in response. A good few times I’ve been asked to ‘turn it down’ whilst in the same room as others. Don’t expect these to keep the sound destined for your ears to not creep out to surrounding areas though. These cups swivel nicely too, allowing you to hang the Arctis 7X around your neck should the need arise. Black ear cushions circle the now standard SteelSeries audio drivers that are found within all their headsets, and these are pretty squishy to the touch soft enough to warrant you easily wearing this headset for a prolonged length of time. The rest of the headset is black, with a super subtle black SteelSeries logo delicately placed on each earcup.

Honestly though, no matter which format you prefer, do yourself a favour and seriously consider gaining access to the SteelSeries 7 series for all your gaming, and audio, needs. The Arctis 7X is the Xbox-focused version of the SteelSeries’ Arctis 7, with the 7P working the PlayStation angle should you prefer the other side of the format wars. Woah, did I just say the best of the best? Well, yes, because that’s how good the SteelSeries Arctis 7X is. It’s right up there. Yes, there’s a considerable price difference between the two headsets, and this latest offering doesn’t come with anything near the sub-£100 price point of the Arctis 1, but sometimes you just have to open the wallet a little more in order to get access to the best of the best. Much like my first, second and fiftieth thoughts surrounding the Arctis 1, SteelSeries have knocked it out of the park once more with the stunning Arctis 7X Wireless for Xbox.

Now though that Arctis 1 has been thrown to one side, as its bigger, beefier, sexier, better feeling, more accomplished brother has hit the market.

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