Lunatic_Gamer
Member
From NXGamer:
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
[NXGamer] Sony Pulse 3D headset: Hardware Review
- Thread starter Lunatic_Gamer
- Start date
- Analysis Review
From NXGamer:
RJMacready73
Simps for Amouranth
I gotta say the 3D audio in the bundled robot game sounds incredible, same with ratchet and clank but I'm playing it through MX3's
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
It's not better but equal to the Platinum.
If somebody owns a Platinum, don't buy this and yes the 3D sound works.
If somebody owns a Platinum, don't buy this and yes the 3D sound works.
kyliethicc
Member
For $100 its a good hassle free wireless headset.
The Sony WH-XM4s are better tho.
The Sony WH-XM4s are better tho.
kingpotato
Ask me about my Stream Deck
Not the greatest sound quality, but good for the price. The feature set and integration with PS5 is well thought out and the performance is very reliable. Great quality build and decent battery. I'm super glad I bought one.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
I got ps5 in january and pulse 3d month later.
It is FANTASTIC ! Sounds amazing with 3d or not on ps5.
The sound is clean, no hiss or lag.
There is just a proper amount of bass and mids. Thankfully it is not another bass cannon gaming headphone.
I've compared it live with m friends steelseries arctis pro and pulse sounds better.
I also use it on pc. The dongle just works no problem. Even microphone and side tone.
I am listening to music with it and it's very good for that. It dethroned my koss porta pro... which was a long time king after many other headphones.
It sounds more open than it looks.
I find the comfort good. The top band can start to give me a hot spot after about 3 hours but nothing too bad,
Earcups are big and breathable thanks to not using memory foam. No sweaty ears. It's pretty light too.
Battery life is not the best. about 10 hours is low nowadays.
white color ftw !
It is FANTASTIC ! Sounds amazing with 3d or not on ps5.
The sound is clean, no hiss or lag.
There is just a proper amount of bass and mids. Thankfully it is not another bass cannon gaming headphone.
I've compared it live with m friends steelseries arctis pro and pulse sounds better.
I also use it on pc. The dongle just works no problem. Even microphone and side tone.
I am listening to music with it and it's very good for that. It dethroned my koss porta pro... which was a long time king after many other headphones.
It sounds more open than it looks.
I find the comfort good. The top band can start to give me a hot spot after about 3 hours but nothing too bad,
Earcups are big and breathable thanks to not using memory foam. No sweaty ears. It's pretty light too.
Battery life is not the best. about 10 hours is low nowadays.
white color ftw !
Last edited:
Edgelord79
Gold Member
It's ok. Found it good for the value. Obviously not as good as the more expensive ones.
Nothing I would rave about.
Nothing I would rave about.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
haha it was other way around for me. i tried on arctis pro and the headcups were to small. headband barely enough too
Punished Miku
Human Rights Subscription Service
Nothing about the 3d audio is impressive or game changing. I have this headset and the Xbox headset because I play games late at night a lot. They both sound fine and the best part of both is the relatively cheap price. Thats really it. You will hardly notice it.
![[Sigma]](/data/avatars/m/701/701747.jpg?1726376545){kind=avatar}
AndrewRyan
Member
Still rocking the PS4 Golds even though the plastic is shedding. Still work great.
AnotherOne
Member
I'm using the hyper cloud x with my ps5, was debating if I should buy these, what do you guys think?
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
Sure why not.
Especially if you want to go wireless and have full ps5 integration like controls and volume levels that displays when you change it.
Hyperx cloud is very good but I like the sound of pulse a bit more but it's personal
Hezekiah
Banned
Yeah haven't tried these, but the MX4s are great for music and for gaming. Got mine a year ago for £235.
Edgelord79
Gold Member
Fully agree here. Built better too.
captainraincoat
Banned
Nice sounding headset for the price but it still has some annoying usability functionality when it comes to adjusting volumes ect….the series x headset did this really well with the dial on their headset but the pulse headset has these tiny fucking buttons you have to fiddle around and feel for when they are on
the plastic is also cheap and brittle….but u get what u pay for I guess
the plastic is also cheap and brittle….but u get what u pay for I guess
FrankWza
Member
It’s reference level material when comparing games over headphones. It has to be part of any review or comparison.
MasterCornholio
Member
For credit purposes.
I also have the Arctis 7P headphones and they are pretty good. I recommend looking at them as well.
They sound pretty good and they are extremely comfortable. Plus they have a pretty good battery life as well. I couldn't buy the Pulse headphones so I got the Arctis instead. I've been very happy with them.
Last edited:
recursive
Member
Do they work wirelessly on ps5?
Hezekiah
Banned
Don't have a PS5 yet
, but from what I've seen online you'll need a mic (I've got one for my PC).
FrankWza
Member
Every Dualsense comes with a mic and a mute button built inDon't have a PS5 yet
Last edited:
HTK
Banned
You're welcome, I just saved you $99.
But seriously,
- Feels Cheap/Low build quality
- Not as comfortable as other headsets
- Audio sounds like everything is in a tunnel or a bathroom
- Microphone sucks
I'd suggest a HyperX Cloud 2: Wireless
kyliethicc
Member
The XM4s are noticeably better. But that's why they cost more than double the price of the Pulse headset.
Sony should just get the XM4s working wirelessly with PS5, slap a PlayStation logo on them, and sell it as their premium PS5 headset.
If people are fine with using a wired headset (to their DualSense), then just get Sony XM4s. They're great for gaming & non gaming.
Last edited:
DaleinCalgary
Member
I really like mine 
. This week I got in the Xbox series version but haven't used it to compare.
. This week I got in the Xbox series version but haven't used it to compare.
Arioco
Member
I use it wirelessly but I'm curious. Doesn't using the headset wired make the Dualsense battery drain significantly faster? Because it only provides around 10 hours of gameplay before puggling any device to it...
lifa-cobex
Member
I just got a pair from CEX today, second hand.
For the price they are pretty dame solid.
Fits really well with the Vive.
I haven't tried on PS4 yet.
For the price they are pretty dame solid.
Fits really well with the Vive.
I haven't tried on PS4 yet.
FrankWza
Member
Everyone who has a PS5 and prefers xbox lives near a desert apparentlyAlways someone
"I've decided to drink water"
"I like water."
"Water is healthy"
"Holy shit water is craptastic, i tried it once and now it's collecting dust on my shelf"
HTK
Banned
Well I must be dumb because…..
I don't think your dumb and i think it's perfectly fine that you enjoy it.
I've been through quite a few headsets so I have something to compare it to.
Truth Be Told
Member
Sound is subjective and I like my Pulse 3D (sound & comfort) a lot, better than my wired HyperX Cloud II (PC).
Imho, PS5 & PS4 games on PS5 with the Pulse 3D sound better than my PC games with the HyperX Cloud II.
I have never been out of battery with the Pulse 3D, nonetheless I wish it had even longer autonomy (same with the Dual Sense).
Topher
Identifies as young
I'm using my XM4 with PS5 wirelessly using this adapter:
One of the great things about PS5 is that it has USB audio out which allows for adapters like this and opens it up for a wide array of headphone options.
Did you buy the Dolby Atmos app for XSX? Makes a noticeable difference for headphones.
I think someone got them working with a Bluetooth adapter somehow. I don’t remember but I thinkBo_Hazem might.
Last edited:
kyliethicc
Member
Very cool.I'm using my XM4 with PS5 wirelessly using this adapter:
One of the great things about PS5 is that it has USB audio out which allows for adapters like this and opens it up for a wide array of headphone options.
Did you buy the Dolby Atmos app for XSX? Makes a noticeable difference for headphones.
Last edited:
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
What’s wrong with the buttons. I know their location, the tactility is fine, ps5 shows you the volume and the headset remembers it when turned off.
I just keep mine two clicks from Max and never have to change it.
and plastic? what about it? it seems very high quality. Brittle? Is yours broken?
that’s why we can’t have nice things
IlGialloMondadori
Member
I’ve tried my Sony Hear On 3s, and they’re obviously much better headset than the pulse, but 3D audio sounds like garbage with them hooked up via controller, and sounds pretty great via wireless and pulse. No idea what I’m doing wrong.
Werewolfgrandma
Banned
Find someone with a headphone amp to borrow and see if that helps.
captainraincoat
Banned
When you are in the middle of a game trying to adjust tiny buttons is not my idea of quick and easy..I find myself having to take the headset off to adjust
arctis pro headsets do this much better and the xbox headset is quick and easy to adjust
as for the plastic…..feels cheap and the foam inserts crack every time I put it on my head