Hey all,

A few months ago, I bought the official xbox wireless headset for my series s. Immediately, it started have problems like cutting out occasionally, distorting the sound, and disconnecting my controller. I don't think the headset was defective, but I live in a dense apartment complex with a lot of wifi signals. These probably caused interference, which is unavoidable in my situation.

I would like a new headset, but I'm afraid that anything I buy will have the same issue. Can anyone speak to a headset (wireless or wired to the controller) they are using that works consistently in an apartment setting?

I’m currently thinking about buying the official xbox headset because its wireless and it has a pretty low price for wireless headsets. Do you guys have other recommendations for wireless xbox headsets for around the same price point?

I was wondering, because I'm currently looking into buying a new headset. Mainly for Games like Hunt, Cod DMZ, etc. (mp games where footsteps do matter).

Is Steelseries in general worth it? How about the new Hyper X?

Can anyone suggest a YT channel or similar that you trust?

Cheers for any suggestions!

Edit*

You wonderful human beings! I think that is a lot, I never expected it to explode that much. Many thanks to each and everyone of you!. I have a list and will see if I can wear some for testing in our local electronics store. (got some bigger ears and need to see which ones fit the best)

Again, thank you very much!

My wired Corsairs are slowly dying. I've had them for about 7-8 years and they've served me well. I'm now looking for a wireless headset. Does anyone know if there are any wireless Corsairs that work for Xbox Series X? Thanks!

I'm currently looking for a headset for the Xbox. In the price range of 60-120€. I attach a lot of importance to the sound and the microphone. Are there any good headsets in this price range and which ones would you recommend?

I'm looking for some new headphones/ head set to use when I play on the XBOX, ideally wireless and comfortable as I usually play for hours at a time. Any recommendation please, the ones I currently have are just from Amazon and the audio quality isn't great. I've seen these ones reviewed by one of the gamers I watch, let me know your recommendations though please. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxyGDpTNr5R/

Tryna find the best one at also an affordable price. Good mic and audio since i play fps games. I am thinking of getting hp h120 or h220 i would love to hear some reviews from those who have used it or are using it. My budget is around 40$ max

What is the best headset for Xbox for games like rainbow six seige and hearing footsteps and stuff good. Any price.

My son's birthday is coming up, and he's a big gamer. What's the best headset?

There's been a lot of excitement within the subreddit for the upcoming Xbox Wireless Headset by Microsoft. Multiple posts were made during pre-order time and a lot of folks were legitimately bummed they weren't able to get one.

March 16th is the official release date and there are certainly a lot of folks who are excited. In an effort to keep the subreddit from getting overwhelmed with posts about the new headset we are going to direct all Xbox Wireless Headset posts to this megathread. This includes things like pics showing off the new gear, initial impressions, and reviews from other web-sites.

Background

For those who were unaware, here's some background on Microsoft's Xbox Wireless Headset.

1. Microsoft's Press Release for the Xbox Wireless Headset - An outline of all the technical specs and details on the headset.

2. Major Nelson's Podcast Interview with Erik Garcia - YouTube video of the interview with Erik Garcia who headed up development on the headset. There's audio samples and demos of how to tweak settings on an Xbox. It was also announced that when you purchase an Xbox Wireless Headset between now and September you get a 6 month trial of Dolby Atmos sound (for headphones) via the Dolby Access app.

3. Xbox Wireless Headset Unboxing - Video from the Xbox team showcasing the unboxing.

4. Six Month Free Trial of Dolby Atmos - Here's an article from PureXbox with more info on the demo.

5. Microsoft Store Pre-Order Page - The official pre-order page with some technical details.

Written Reviews

1. Windows Central - 4/5 star via u/lordbeef

2. The Verge- 9/10 via u/_Volta

3. IGN via u/undisclosed_x - 8/10 Verdict: The Xbox Wireless Headset is extremely solid. A thoughtful design, great control layout, and easy pairing make it pleasantly simple to use. And its sound, while not mind-blowing, is as good or better than most Xbox headsets in its price range, with a microphone that’s clear as long as there’s not too much ruckus in the background. For most Xbox players, it should feel like an upgrade and fit like a glove. And while it works fine with PC, there are more options with more robust features in that market, making it a tougher sell for PC-only players.

4. ArsTechnica via u/Varmez - Verdict: Priced right for a first-gen semi-success

5. TechRadar via u/undisclosed_x - 5/5 stars

6. GamesRadar via u/undisclosed_x - 4.5/5

7. Gamespot via u/manuman888 - Verdict: To put my experience in simple terms, if you're willing to drop $100 on a headset for your Xbox console, you won't go wrong with Microsoft's official offering in the Xbox Wireless Headset.

Video Reviews

1. UrAvgConsumer: https://youtu.be/YOl9VXTiMVE (Items 1-5 via u/TeRmRaN19)

2. The Techie: https://youtu.be/qK6YHcHI-UE

3. GadgetsBoy: https://youtu.be/KMpVC1PDszI

4. ShortCircuit: https://youtu.be/Q8xDN5myZlk

5. BooredGamer: https://youtu.be/6Tz44W7I3JQ

6. GameSpot via u/manuman888 - https://youtu.be/D_Ij1LM_ufM

Wrap Up

If you've already gotten your headset, well first of all lucky you as I'm sure many of us are jealous, please feel free to share some of your initial impressions with the community. If you're on the fence about getting one post your questions here so that people can answer them. And finally, please feel free to share reviews you find alone. We'll try to update this post so that it includes links to the reviews as they get posted by the media tomorrow.

Thank You

Also a big thank you to everyone who posted links to reviews, both written and video, for inclusion in the post. If I missed one post a comment and I'll get it added to this post.

Background of me: avid headphone enthusiast, owning many different pairs of headphones ranging from ultra high-end to consumer level stuff

So I have had hands on with the new Xbox wireless headphones.

Alright for 99 dollars/euros what we get?

- Wireless connectivity

- Build in features to support xbox UI

- Decent build quality

- good microphone

- gaming grade audio (later about this)

This seems to be very well thought package. It feels solid in hands and seems to fit quite well in my quite large head. No hot spots whatsoever. Ultimately I would have preferred something else than pleather to be choice of material in earcups.

Rotary dials for both earcups feels intuitive to use and are absolutely nice to use while in game. Left to change game mix and right to change volume in general. Max volume is plenty in these.

Pairing was seamless and easy to do. You will get instant update when you turn these on for the first time. Connectivity wise there was no cut outs or anything problems and range was fantastic. I could go to bathroom 2 rooms away and still hold the connection to Xbox.

So what about sound quality?

Disclaimer: I know these are 99 dollar headset

Well, here we fall a bit short, as expected from the price it's not quite there with more premium options.

The tuning of the driver and closed back headphones results in extremely boosted highs and lows, its very aggressive V-curve. Mids are washed out.

I tested different music and games. Almost instantly I had to go to equalizer and take few DB's away from 125hz to make listening bearable. After some EQ work they are quite ok to listen to but nothing amazing.

Bass department: Bit boomy in these in general. There is little to none sub-bass and high bass drowns quite a lot of details. This can be corrected quite well with EQ. Bass is very punchy though.

Mids: They are drown quite heavily with the strong presence of bass and highs, but this is not the biggest problem for gaming but for music this can irritate

High: There is some nice detail there.

Even though the nature of the headset is quite gamery in terms of sound. It feels spacious and directional cues are easily located with these. It does the job well, Just Tone the bass little bit down and you are set.

I know this isn't problem for typical gamer, but if you are looking for great sound these aren't probably for you. Edit: HiFi sound, these sound great for average person

My concensus:

Im keeping these! These are incredible for the money and functionality is top notch. I have my other cans for critical listening but for my Xbox I want cans that are no hassle and fun to use. And these deliver that to me!

Still I wish these would be priced little higher to make no compromise gaming headset. Tuning of the drivers and driver quality is now compromised

RECONMENDED EQ/XBOX ACCESSORIES APP 125HZ(-9) 250HZ(-6) 1KHZ (-2) 4KHZ (0) 8KHZ (0)

16/03 UPDATE I was apparently using Windows Sonic surround sound for this test as I was not acknowledged that this is turned on by default. Switched to Stereo mode and I can say it sounded much better and I will give better score for sound quality.

Just thought I’d share my personal experience with the Xbox wireless headset.

I have a PS5 and a Series X, my ps5 I’m using the turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2’s (after trying out the arctis 7p, pulse 3d and Razer black shark pro) I really enjoyed the sound and simplicity of the turtle beach and how powerful the 50mm drivers are.

When I was getting a headset for the series x, I tried the Arctis 7X, turtle beach stealth 600 gen 2, Razer Kaira pro, and finally the official Xbox wireless headset.

In terms of sound quality, the Arctis 7X, Razer Kaira Pro, and Xbox Wireless sound very similar. I think the Arctis 7X has the best directional audio, and the Razer Kaira Pro feeling the most powerful in terms of bass. But there was something about how crystal clean and gentle sounding the Xbox Wireless sounded that truly sold me. What I mean by gentle sounding, it is by no means weak sounding, when you crank the volume up it THUMPS during action scenes. I was actually quite surprised considering the drivers are 40mm. But what made this headset differ from the others was how clean and natural the sound is. It just doesn’t feel compressed at all. Straight out of the box and I have not adjusted a single setting yet and it sounds wonderful. I can’t explain it, it just sounds so natural and comfortable.

Also the mic is excellent. My friends tell me that they can hear me crystal clear. They said that it’s much better that the turtle beach and also better than the arctis 7X. EDIT - In the last few days a few of my friends have said that my mic picked up a lot of background feedback. Increasing the mic threshhold in COD did help this a bit, but now I can't speak gently for the mic to pick up my voice. I still have not figured out a way to fix it for Xbox party chat

I’m still getting used to the knobs on the side and learning how to work with it, I haven’t even touched the EQ settings yet. I just genuinely think this headset is perfect. Even how the knobs on the side twist is very unique.

Comparing the pulse 3d I think this headset blows it out of the water for an official console branded headset.

But yea I give this headset a solid 9/10 if not more. Even the leather headband is more comfy than the arctis headband.

My only concern is it does in fact look like it can break rather easy so I will do my best to take extra care of it. Also got the 2 year warranty so I’m not worried.

Just thought I’d share my honest review of this headset as I usually have a bunch of negative things to say about my electronics and it’s very rare to find a headset that was this problem free right out of the box

My Gen 1 Wireless Headset are on its last legs and are going to go out within a few months. I was excited when Xbox announced the new version of these…and then problems started to arise.

Connection issues, Volume issues and Mic issues have been reported yet nobody seems to have a clue on how this is happening. I don’t want to buy this and then come home to a problem that i cannot fix and then I’m out 100$.

It doesn’t help that Microsoft basically discontinued the Gen 1 Headsets so i don’t even have a choice BUT to buy these and pray to god nothing goes wrong.

So, are these things worth it to get or should I just buy another wireless headset from a different manufacturer like HyperX or Steelseries?

I hear mixed things about it. I wanted them but since they’re 100$, it’s hard to drop that much since I heard some people talking about the sound quality and comfortability.

Looking into purchasing one of these. I’ve been looking at a lot of reviews (both videos and written reviews). I see a lot of negatives with the quality of the plastic, especially on Amazon. A ton of people have had the volume nobs fall off, the mic completely cracking and breaking off, and sometimes the battery not recharging or charging at all. Apparently that’s only owning it within 3-7months too.

I’m not using it for gaming really. I only use my Xbox to talk with friends in a party so the bass and sound mixing options mean nothing to me. I just want something wireless to be able to walk around my house and talk in a party chat. I’ve heard these never cut out when using them with an Xbox One (I have a Xbox One X).

Looking for some honest opinions on this product, I would really appreciate it.