It's also worth noting that the 9X has utterly insane battery life, upwards of 20 hours in testing. LucidSound could do far more in the software department, as it betrays what is otherwise an extremely stellar, premium-feeling product, particularly since the LS35X has some issues without running a firmware update right out of the box. By comparison, the LucidSound LS35X headset has a very, very rudimentary firmware updater, which even triggers Microsoft's anti-virus warning for being unrecognizable software. On the SteelSeries, you can fully configure aspects of the headset, including EQ options, sidetone volume, and much more. Where SteelSeries begins to take an edge is with its software. Both headsets represent the best of Xbox audio, even if the LS35X takes the sound stage advantage. Sweeping, reverberating bass, crisp, distortion-free highs, and clear mids, make for an excellent experience across both products. The differences are so slight, however, and you won't find yourself disappointed with either headset. You won't find yourself disappointed with either headset.

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