The DAC for both the PlayStation and Xbox versions is well designed (each one's slightly different looking), and keeps a lot of these settings close at hand so you can switch them around in game, without alt-tabbing out. You can also pick from several levels of sidetone so you know what you sound like to others, with an impressive lack of delay. There are a bunch of other toggles to play around with to get your audio the way you want it, including a game-chat, mic and master mixer right there in the software. Sonar's spatial audio is on point, and the slider gives you control over how performant or immersive it is, so you can be more accurate in competitive games and less so if you're just watching a movie or playing a walking sim.

It even delivers presets for a bunch of top games to help you make the most of this insider knowledge, and more presets are being added as time goes on. Particularly, since it highlights which sections of the curve relate to certain sounds in game (footsteps, explosions, etc.). While there are some hardware-specific Sonar features like the upcoming AI noise cancelling, Sonar equaliser curve has the potential to benefit any old headset. Listening to the same tune through the Arctis 7X (opens in new tab) on the same Sonar settings, I could not say the same. My inner raver was supremely delighted when I discovered Minecraft trap actually slaps (opens in new tab)-I almost felt my chest cavity vibrate vicariously, like a creeper ready to pop. I was impressed with how much I could crank the bass and gain up without an iota of distortion, too.

It works via a fully adjustable parametric curve, rather than simple sliders, and gives audiophiles a lot to play with. Front and centre is the comprehensive equaliser. Speaking of software, something called Sonar has now been deployed in the SteelSeries GG software, which is a fantastic accompaniment to the Nova Pro. Other features: Game DAC with 2 USB Type-C inputs, 2x 3.5mm audio in/out, Bluetooth and wireless simultaneous connection Microphone: ClearCast Gen2, fully retractable, AI noise cancelling

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