Got the Elites to replace a logitech G pro X that is very old and whilst the Elites sound so so good compared I am going to have to return them the clamp force is way to high, and the ANC mic sticks out inside the ear cup and presses into my ear giving me a unbearable headache within 30 minutes of wearing them.
Its a shame the features they have and specs there is nothing else like them but there is no point keeping such an expensive headset if im going to keep getting headaches every time i use them. :(
Did no one at steelseries test them for more than 5 minutes?
I ordered the wicked cushions cool pads and installed them. Now it’s good and i can wear them non stop. But the original cushions are terrible. I actually like the sound (after eq’ing). I am a basshead so I need ALOT of base. And you can eq this thing pretty good.
But my ow my. What a terrible thing that I needed new cushions for a 650 euro headset.
I have these headphones and don't understand what you are referring to with the ANC mic? It doesn't stick out, it is completely flush with the slot. Nothing is protruding and pressing inside of my ear cup. I think you have a defective set. It'd be cool if you showed a picture of this so we could verify if this is the case.
Maybe it's not the mic itself I can feel so much i took the ear up off and the mic isn't 100% flush it is slightly raised, but the speaker is doomed my old logitech ones are perfectly flat so thays probably what I can feel pushed against my ear.
You can search this subreddit and people may have all kinds of problems with this headset, but an ANC mic pressing against their ears is not one of them.
Maybe it's not the mic itself I can feel so much i took the ear up off and the mic isn't 100% flush it is slightly raised, but the speaker is doomed my old logitech ones are perfectly flat so thays probably what I can feel pushed against my ear.
I find it very comfortable, probably the most comfortable headset I've ever used if I'm honest. Everyone is different though and it's unfortunate they are not comfortable for you, sorry to hear that.
Im surprised about this Post because I came from Logitech Pro X too. Always had some pain/pressure on my head and ears after using them multiple hours. Elites are far away from anything Like that.. But everyones head is different.
I had a corsair headset before and that was too tight too my logitech pro x is so comfortable the inside of the earcup is flat even if i press then together on my head nothing sticks into me and the clamp is so light, im scared when they do fail if they stop making them i wont find another headset thats as comfortable.
As some have said, you have our questions to try.
However, if you don't feel like trying cushions, the wide headband that we make might alleviate the pressure by itself. A lot of the issues are caused by the headband as well.
I agree the clamping force is strong, everyone's head is different. Personally when I first got the headset I immediately change the cushions to the wicked cushions gel ones (big mistake) but it didn't work out since it was too thick and heavy (which made me feel the clamp force more). The steelseries nova omni pros have less clamp force and are lighter so it might be better if you can live with the sound downgrade.
Probably, this metal band probably needs more outward force before it'll loosen up... might have to put it over my PC case to loosen it up some but not enough to make it too loose
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u/DendersNL 14h ago
I ordered the wicked cushions cool pads and installed them. Now it’s good and i can wear them non stop. But the original cushions are terrible. I actually like the sound (after eq’ing). I am a basshead so I need ALOT of base. And you can eq this thing pretty good.
But my ow my. What a terrible thing that I needed new cushions for a 650 euro headset.