Unfortunately, due to the swivel design, outward adjustment is left to the headband, so there can be a bit of initial clamping force presented by the Arctis 7. These are very high quality swivels and don’t have any squeeking issues or longevity concerns. The swivel design of the earcups allows for side to side adjustment of the cups and they can each be positioned so the the headset can lay flat. These cups are very nicely designed, with a clean aesthetic that leans more towards a typical wireless headphone design than gaming headset. The earcups feature a soft-touch rubber and each has the SteelSeries logo printed in a clean white font. New pads are available from SteelSeries and I suspect other aftermarket pads, such as those from BrainWavz, can be modified to work with the Arctis 7. These earpads can be replaced with ones made of different material, or with similar pads, should they wear out over time. They offer a great balance of allowing breathability and keeping sound sealed in, so they are doing their job as ear pads. The AirWeave earpads are soft, lightweight and have a nice, smooth feel to them. SteelSeries took an “artist appreciation” approach with the Arctis series, with custom ski-goggles headbands designed by various artists available. The ski-goggles headband included with the Arctis 7 are a stylized black and white design that can be swapped out for a new unit. The alloy headband can be gently bent outwards should the initial clamping force be too much for your liking, as well. This headband allows for a great deal of adjustment and we were able to find our optimal comfort level without issue after using the headset for a short amount of time. The headband is wrapped by SteelSeries’ ski-goggles headband, which is adjustable by a Velcro slider. The Arctis 7 features a lightweight alloy headband that is lightweight and flexible, but very sturdy at the same time. SteelSeries Arctis 7 Wireless Gaming Headset Review – A Closer Look
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