I had the problem with the eq people complain about..The solution is to NOT use the TB software. For some reason the software causes the problem. I use equalizer apo/peace eq and the problem is GONE.
I do have both the 560s and Atlas Air. Also the Game one and some others. This WIRELESS headset really is the first one that sounds almost as clean as the legendary 560s
Very interested in these.. Have been looking for a headset for a while. Currently using a Corsair Virtuoso SE and after 4 years they are basically falling apart. They sound pretty damn good and the mic on them is amazing. Haven't found anything close thats not wired. Especially the mic, maybe its the fact that the Corsair ones mic is USB and not 3.5mm. How do these Turtle Beach ones sound in other things? Music and movies? For the price I definitely want something that sounds good on everything.
Very good follow-up review. Comfort is critical to me and based on these videos sound and comfort comments, these will be mine around Black Friday. Im also a similar gamer as far as genres, so his comments meant a lot to me.
Wow you look great! Lost some good weight I see! nice. I am selling my pulse elite because of clamp force, bass distortion and hearing my own heartbeat (due to clamp and seal). I will try wicked cushions for my pulse 3d and if that's not good... I might try these. I really liked pulse 3d as is but the original cushions turned back into dinosaurs. Do the fabric cushions and top headband get grimy because of face oils and sweat ? btw - these are really the only wireless gaming open backs (gaming as in 2.4ghz dongle)
There are still audio problems with these. If you do a custom EQ then you can get sound artifacts sorta like a low frequency pulsing sound. Buyer beware as the issue still hasn't been fixed.
Great video. How much would someone sitting in the room with you be able to hear everything that is going on? Could it bother someone in an adjacent room?
I haven’t watch the video yet but YES! These are the best. The holy grail of headsets for me. I’m finally done shopping for headsets after all of these years. Edit: because it’s open back and wireless
No don't get these there garbage if you want the best sound for gaming audio get the sigva luan headphones with the fiio k11 dac amp to drive them comfort is second to none gaming headphones are garbage and they don't even get loud hope this helps you out stay safe and happy gaming to all
@@MyCastro69 in case u're actually serious, there is no gaming headset comes close to maxwell in terms of audio quality. atlas air is better only in terms of comfort and price
Hi no these ain't the best. The turtle beach stealth pro is that's the flagship. I have both and the turtle beach stealth pro blow them out of water. The turtle beach atlas air. Doesn't even get loud try the turtle beach stealth pro it's the best on the market I use them more than my astro a50x . Stay safe and happy gaming to all
@@jamesstevens968 I also owned both and immediately sold the stealth pro after using these. These are more comfortable, sound better, and have a better mic. Zero reason to use the stealth pro over them unless you need a closed back. Even then the Maxwell are better for that.
So I got maxwells and even with wicked cushions... they get hot and very heavy. I can hear my heartbeat after some time when cushions conform. I love the sound though compared to pulse 3d. I am still thinking if I should go with these
Okay Techne...I'm almost sold on pulling the trigger on these. My only other thing is that I'm debating just getting a wired pair of open back headphones since I honestly don't need a microphone. Looking at the Sennheiser HD560s at the moment since they are about the same price as the Atlas Air. Which do you think would be a better option for PS5? And yes I'm also considering a dac for the Sennheiser which will only add to the cost
You're comparing a gaming headset to and audiophile headphone with a dac? What are your priorities? Answer that and you have your answer. Yes use your turtle beach headphones to listen to music 😂😂 These questions man
No don't get these there garbage they do not get very loud if you want the best sound get the sigva luan headphones with the fiio k11 dac amp to drive them they sound better than any gaming headphones on the market gaming headphones are garbage and the comfort is second to none hope this helps you out stay safe and happy gaming to all
I’ve got the HD560s, plugged into a UA Volt 1 DAC and they’re great. They’re basically like cheating in some games with how accurate sound is. I used A40s w a mixamp for years, and anytime I try and play on my Xbox now and have to use the A40s it’s mind boggling how bad these gaming headsets are compared to just actual headphones.
If I can’t save my own EQ’s then this headset is off my list…. Shame really because it’s up there with the higher end headsets with almost everything else
I have the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro, but wanted to try an open-back headset, so I recently got the Atlas Air. The sound quality of this headset is better than the Stealth Pro. I can hear the difference in soundstage; it does sound more spacious and natural, unlike the closed, darker sound of the Stealth Pro. BTW, an update to the software now allows you to save eq settings made on the pc, to the phone app, at least on Android phones (not sure about on an Apple phone). However, the Atlas Air doesn't get as loud. I had to crank up the eq settings to get the headset to raise the dbs, which introduced unwanted sounds. Also, though the volume wheel is notched - I HATE the imprecise volume wheel on the Stealth Pro - the volume changes in increments of 4,making it hard to set volume precisely. I also worry about the durability, especially with those Bungie bands holding the earcups. In regions which high humidity, I can imagine them eventually disintegrating. In addition, I miss simultaneous Bluetooth. I enjoy being able to listen to music or RU-vid videos, or take calls, while I'm playing a game. And I prefer the larger drivers on the Stealth Pro. So as much as I like the Atlas Air, I will be returning it. It's a great headset, just not for me.
The reason most reviewers avoid turtle beach is the build quality. They are very cheaply made for what you get. I have had 2 turtle beach headsets in the past and both snapped just after a year when warranty expired and one cost me over £200. They don't feel flimsy at first but the plastic snaps really quickly with wear and tear. I have had a LOT of headsets my life from hyperx cloud and steel series arctis to cheap Chinese headsets and all of them have outlived both the turtle beach headsets I had. They are a name brand these days rather than a quality brand.
Best headset is the one you like the most. When it come to performance. Depending on the quality of the speakers. Everything els like software is dependent on the software on your pc and the audio files. A headset is such a old think that its very easy for a company to make a good one. Its almost stone age tac. I know it headsets are not stone age old, i know some stupid people take every word to serious these days.
I have almost 10 different gaming headsets in the $200+ range and these are hands down my most favorite pair, I seriously don't think anything will top it for a very long time atleast for me
What i need/miss is 2.4ghz and bluetooth simultaneously. And they should have used the xbox protocol for audio to use on ps5, pc aaaand xbox. All like the stealth pro can. what a pity
I love my Atlas Airs but I really wish they'd include an option in the software/driver to disable the volume wheel - it's WAY to easy to keep catching every time you handle them
Send them back there garbage they don't get very loud if you want the best sound get the sigva luan headphones with the fiio k11 dac amp to drive them comfort second to none they sound better than any gaming headphones on the market stay safe and happy gaming to all
Im not sure if its the headset or the software i run the volume between 50 to 60 all the time and i use sonar gg as my audio mixer but when i open up The TB software my volume is always at 40 44 48 between 40 and 50 everytime i turn it on so i constantly have to go into the software and readjust it i know about the volume wheel on the left so whenever i grab and put my headset on i grab it but on the headband right where it molds into the earcup so i never touch the earcup so i dont accidentally turn the wheel maybe when i set it down the wheel rotates im not sure but it gets annoying to have to do that like i said before idk if its the software or the headset but i know i dont touch the earcups when putting on the headset
Hi Techne, could you review Picun G2? It's seems to be very glamor lately for a budget headphone. I would appreciate it if you could do the review. Thank you!
Few questions. Are the cups removable? How do you clean them? Does glasses affect sound on these? The earcups being so light and fluffy, does it affect the sound at all? Isn’t the bass lost because of this?
One wireless headset feature that's important to me is having a button/buttons on the headset that can be mapped to a push to talk key so I can talk to people while on the toilet without using an open mic where people can hear the kerplunks.
Can you do these type of long term reviews more often? I bought the razer kaira pros specifically off of your reviews and a couple others they were great for about a month and now I cannot stand them
Game room setup is so cozy and feels more intimate than the studio. Love the change. Definitely curious about the comfort with these especially with glasses. Sennheiser / EPOS have been the only ones to EVER make comfortable earcups that I can wear for hours with glasses.
Atlas Air! I had the Pulse Elites and they sounded good but had so many issues and disconnects along with one of the worst mics ever! The Atlas Air has been so good for FPS games and has more Bass then the Elites. Both are good headsets and have their own pros and cons.
Hi techne ive had those before and sent them back they dont get very loud im currently using the sigva luan headphones with fiio k11 dac amp they sound awesome even story games you get immersion it sounds better than any gaming headphones on the market and the comfort is second to none how are the 99 mere classics for gaming audio and do you still use them for gaming stay safe and happy gaming to all
Can you please answer me my alpha s is broken left ear doesn't work and I want to upgrade to another headset I don't know what to choose I like how the Alpha S sounds it is amazing for everything but I want to upgrade because of the mic and I also want it to work on my phone 'it doesn't mean I want it wireless' it is not a big problem what do you think is the best out of those: cloud II, cloud III, cloud III wireless , Logitech G Pro X Wireless, Logitech G Pro X . I use my headset for: movies, gaming, music . and if you have something better same price it would be amazing hope you answer
You can get Epos H6 pro or Sennheiser GSP 600 or 601. They came out around 2020 and they're mostly on sale right now. I got my H6 pro for 85 dollars. They both have great sound. The H6 pro is the most comfortable headset I wore too.
I haven't liked any turtle beach headsets since like 2014. But man this headset has blown me away in the comfort department. Sound is still good (not the best) but the comfort alone makes this the only one I'll be using for a very long time
Hi I have all three the astro a50x turtle beach atlas air turtle beach stealth pro. Atlas air doesn't get very loud. And it sounds better for pc. try the turtle beach stealth pro . They blow the atlas air out of the water it's turtle beaches flagship. I use them more than my astro a50x stay safe and happy gaming to all
So my raze balackshark pro hinge just broke and in market for new headset. This caght my eye as comfort always my biggest issue with big ears and all that. my issue with this set is open back. i use my speaker unless wife is in room sleeping at night. i game while shes sleepin. is the the sound so bad its gonna wake her up? if so and this is bad idea which headset would you say comfort and quality wise is best?
@@Credits0099 Unfortunatel not most of them though, still many issues. like why is the volume so low compared to all other headsets? even more so in bluetooth mode? Why does the volume wheel change the volume often in the opposite direction? Distortions get introduced if you raise frequencies in the EQ settings, and more
@@TheTechne Fragpunk & Black Ops are about the only shooters I am looking forward to. Been trying heaps of different titles which I normally wouldn't touch.. Guess that's a blessing in a sense? But I feel as if Black Ops will throw us back into the same mindset .. Hope not though!
Unfortunately most of them still have many issues, and the customer support couldn't help me. Like why is the volume so low compared to all other headsets? even more so in bluetooth mode? Why does the volume wheel change the volume often in the opposite direction? Distortions get introduced if you raise frequencies in the EQ settings, and more
@@MichaelM.Panella I don't want to use x amount of additional software, I already need to use swarm to lower mic volume, lower the time it takes to shutdown and decrease/remove the led light etc. If you know of a software that can do all of that, I am all ears
No none get the sigva luan headphones and a nice dac amp to drive them they sound better than any gaming headphones on the market gaming headphones are garbage try them you will thank me later stay safe and happy gaming to all
atlas air is very good if you want to hear your surroundings more and want to have a light and breathable headset with bluetooth. There are many software issues though. Otherwise I would go for the old corsair HS80. Alternatively you could try the blackshark v2 pro 2023 edition
I bought these and absolutely despised them, returned them after two days. One of the worst sounding headsets I've ever tried (and I've had open backs before.) Sound was muddy and volume was extremely low. They were comfortable though.
I look at you as the go to person when it comes to headset knowledge. Sir, I have one question: I wanna buy the steelseries arctis nova pro wireless cuz it seems its the best gaming headset atm, however, I want to buy the 2024 playstation version. I'm buying from the steelseries website itself, but how do I know that the version I'm getting is the 2024 version (improved comfort)? Is it automatically the latest version? Do I have to select the White colour to be sure? ...Please let me know what you think 🙏🙏🙏
I love 7.1 sound, and Turtle beach made the best one with the Tactical DAC, I compared it to every single hardware/software in surround sound and nothing can beat it. Does this headset have 7.1 feature ?
I‘m currently thinking about buying these or the Arctis Pros (the old ones with the better ear couchins) for about 150€. I had the chance to try out the Arctis Pros and was loving them (unfortunately couldn’t try the turtle beaches). Do you have any recommendations on which to get of the 2?
What a wonderful life you must live to think you someone on the internet is going to listen to you when you tell them “stop saying …” as if you are their father or mother lol
@TechGuy42ilm Gaming headsets are never "the best". There are features that make them appealing like simultaneous BT but in terms of Sound / Build Quality studio headphones are far and away better FOR games, than "Gaming" headsets are. The "Gaming" moniker is simply that they are made by Tech/Gaming manufacturers. Not saying some can't be nice. But this is one of the many reasons none of these are "the best"
This headset had the potential to be the best headset of the year but the problems related to the software are too restrictive. The sound adjustment is also a disaster, you have to turn the dial up to at least 70% to hear anything. The only point I agree with everyone is that they are really comfortable for glasses wearers ;) PS: Love from France @The Techne
