Borowski_1
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do you live in the US?
In the US you have a lot of options in headphones
from Drop.com for example
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Pulse Elites come out in a week, where are the reviews?
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In the US you have a lot of options in headphones
from Drop.com for example
Daneel Elijah
Member
I don't live in the US. Most of the time I don't see a difference outside of prices, but today I saw that the headset you recommended me would take 2 months to be there, or I need to pay 272 € for it. I will look at others sellers but don't think that they will have better options sadly.
FrankWza
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Cool thank you. Yes planar are typically bigger. Usually around twice the size. There are smaller and bigger of both of them but I think they are usually in this range. Sony had 50mm in the platinums but 40 in the pulse 3d. Souls orne said the maxwell are 90. That's why they're usually heavier but reviews are mentioning how light the Elites are vs Maxwell’s. Could just be materials but it may be both. A have a planar that is lighter than the x2 because the x2 uses more metal and leather.
TheGrat1
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Now that I think about it I do leave them mounted on my PS5 with the console basically "wearing" the headphones the same way my head would. Perhaps that broke them in? Or maybe you just have a wide head? lol
Digfox
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Np. I think it was more that I rarely see the size of a planar driver mentioned, particularly in comparison to dynamic driver models that are so common, but that might be a biased view. That said I know the size doesn't necessarily matter for dynamic drivers and had suspected it might be the similar for planars.
That initial clamping force was like my head was in a vice. I've always found Sennheiser's to be have more clamp but that was something else. Overall very comfortable though.
PS: I don't have a big head, honest!!
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TheGrat1
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It is strange, according to RTINGS.com (good site for looking at headphones, by the way) my M50x has a clamping force of .9 pounds and the PC38x is 1.4 pounds. If I had to testify under oath I would say that was reversed. Maybe it is because they are lighter overall (by .13 pounds)? Or the ear cups being larger distributes the force better? It really does feel less clampy to me.
Borowski_1
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Some Sennheiser headphones usually have a strong clamp force, especially the 6X0 (600, 650, 660s) seriesIt is strange, according to RTINGS.com (good site for looking at headphones, by the way) my M50x has a clamping force of .9 pounds and the PC38x is 1.4 pounds. If I had to testify under oath I would say that was reversed. Maybe it is because they are lighter overall (by .13 pounds)? Or the ear cups being larger distributes the force better? It really does feel less clampy to me.
My 560s was very tight, but i stretched it on its own box overnight, and it fixed it
King Dazzar
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Eiknarf
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I think they want it to look like the PS5
Rac3r
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The Pulse 3D has an all black version, although I think it came out afterwards. Hopefully they do the same with the Elites.
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Digfox
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I know this was covered earlier but Gadgetry Tech did update their review (the first one linked in this thread) on these with the following note in the last 24hrs.
Thought it worth posting given it's now confirmed. Will mean butchering these to replace the pads, if you can even find something that fits, which was the same as the older PS4 Platinums. Feels like the one massive negative with this headset.
Thought it worth posting given it's now confirmed. Will mean butchering these to replace the pads, if you can even find something that fits, which was the same as the older PS4 Platinums. Feels like the one massive negative with this headset.
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GHG
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The Pulse 3D has an all black version, although I think it came out afterwards. Hopefully they do the same with the Elites.
Yeh I would like one of these to try out the planar, but I'd really rather not get a white headset.
Little Mac
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After reviews started coming in, on the 17th I preordered a pair on Amazon with some left over gift card credit I had. Current delivery estimation for my order is March 10th 
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Eiknarf
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Yeah preorders are sold outAfter reviews started coming in, on the 17th I preordered a pair on Amazon with some left over gift card credit I had. Current delivery estimation for my order is March 10th
I preordered from Best Buy and got an email claiming I can pick up tomorrow. I just hope they’ll be ready for pick up at 10am when they open.
Giallo Corsa
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I mean, one could always do the short socks trick when that time comes but, yeah, not a good look for a 100+ Eurodollars headset.
Besides, Sony headphones are notorious for their shitty quality since they always seem to be made of cheap plastic usually breaking at the hinges part - had a pair of MDR-somethings (70 Eurodollars) years ago which broke after 2 weeks, Official Sony support reply ? "It's due to user error", yeah, F' that, never got a Sony headset/pair of headphones ever again, I've been rocking a pair of the HyperX cloud Alpha for the past 3+ years with 0 problems (besides the usual pad flaking thing) and last year I also got the Anker Soundcore Q30 which are BT, sound nice for gaming/movies and the battery lasts for a good 50+ hours.
Mibu no ookami
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I'm going to hold off on these for a pretty long while I think.
One, if I buy them, I'll buy them in black. Two, I'm sure they'll receive some software updates in the next few months. Three, I'd probably pass on them if the PS5 Pro doesn't have built-in PS Link.
One, if I buy them, I'll buy them in black. Two, I'm sure they'll receive some software updates in the next few months. Three, I'd probably pass on them if the PS5 Pro doesn't have built-in PS Link.
Ronin_7
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Strange, I own 10 headphones from Sony and are All in phenomenal shape.
I always find very strange someone can break the phones in 2 weeks,oh yeah you're full of shit mate.
Mibu no ookami
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I've replaced the cups on my Sony and Bose headsets for years, but these are $300+ headsets.
At $150 dollars with significantly less use (so hopefully longer life) and less exposure to the elements, if I did ever end up buying these, I don't think I'd mind having to upgrade after a few years, more importantly though, I hope Sony iterates on these.
I'd love to see a MK2 of these with some consumer and critic feedback taken into account.
I think with the purchase of Audeze, they might have somewhat rushed this product to market. I'm speculating, but they probably wanted it originally in time for Christmas, but couldn't get both this and the Explore ready in time. Maybe they wanted to show early deliverables on the investment.
I also wonder why their headphones have to look clownish. Maybe Sony Electronics doesn't want these competing with their headphones.
It would also be nice if they released a high end version with noise cancellation as well and maybe a better mic.
Giallo Corsa
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Quick, someone please defend the multi-billion company and blame the user(s) !
The "I never had a problem with X product"...I never understood it, just because YOU don't have a problem doesn't mean that others don't - let me guess, joy pad stick drift is also a lie and not a reality 'cause, maybe, you never had it, am i right mate ?
Fooking internet man...
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StereoVsn
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That’s a deal breaker for me. I always tend to replace pads even on decently expensive headphones. Default ones usually kind of suck.
Ronin_7
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I'm not defending anyone, I'm just calling in bullshit when i spot it.Quick, someone please defend the multi-billion company and blame the user(s) !
The "I never had a problem with X product"...I never understood it, just because YOU don't have a problem doesn't mean that others don't - let me guess, joy pad stick drift is also a lie and not a reality 'cause, maybe, you never had it, am i right mate ?
Fooking internet man...
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Phones broke by themselves after 2 weeks, SURE BRO I'll believe YOU
Digfox
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Yea, unfortunately I think the same too. It's not just that they wear out it also that the stock ones are really thin pads and the plastic on the small earcups will likely rub on my ears. After market pads, like Wicked Cushions would likely solve that.
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Mibu no ookami
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I mean new pads are like 20-30 dollars and the headset itself is 150...
At a certain point, it just makes more sense to replace the headset, especially if you can get a replacement on sale for between 100-125.
Giallo Corsa
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I'm not defending anyone, I'm just calling in bullshit when i spot it.
Phones broke by themselves after 2 weeks, SURE BRO I'll believe YOU
I don't get it, why so triggered man ? Am i bad mouthing your favorite company or something ? I get it, i must be a Microsoft agent "shitting" on a different company's product, am i right ?
You know what else is bullshit/a lie ? Nintendo's joycon quality control, yep, no problems whatsoever there also.
Same thing with Xbox controllers having their LB/RB buttons getting borked, A/Y buttons being mushy out of the box and general lack of quality control when it comes to elite controllers - all lies
Dualsense V1 having their trigger springs break and analogue stick drift - you guessed it, people have been lying about this too.
Stop getting triggered man, if you want to have an actual discussion i'm here, all the "LolOLOLOL it'S all LIes LOLL" and snarky bullshit though do not a good discussion make
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Ronin_7
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You are getting nervous, the conversation started with Sony Headphones and you're already talking about Nintendo JoyconsI don't get it, why so triggered man ? Am i bad mouthing your favorite company or something ? I get it, i must be a Microsoft agent "shitting" on a different company's product, am i right ?
You know what else is bullshit/a lie ? Nintendo's joycon quality control, yep, no problems whatsoever there also.
Same thing with Xbox controllers having their LB/RB buttons getting borked, A/Y buttons being mushy out of the box and general lack of quality control when it comes to elite controllers - all lies
Dualsense V1 having their trigger springs break and analogue stick drift - you guessed it, people have been lying about this too.
Stop getting triggered man, if you want to have an actual discussion i'm here, all the "LolOLOLOL it'S all LIes LOLL" and snarky bullshit though do not a good discussion make
StereoVsn
Gold Member
This is a strange argument. Default cushions are uncomfortable and don’t last long. You can get aftermarket well made and more comfortable replacement for usually around $20-35. Headsets and aftermarket cushions normally last for many years.
But instead I should spend $150 to buy a headset with uncomfortable ear pads and buy a replacement for another $100/150 down the road and still be uncomfortable and create more e-waste?
The whole point was comfort and longevity in the first place.
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Eiknarf
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How did you do that ? I clicked “Bonus” and it took me to a Google search being done in real time- Didn’t know one could do thatQuick, someone please defend the multi-billion company and blame the user(s) !
The "I never had a problem with X product"...I never understood it, just because YOU don't have a problem doesn't mean that others don't - let me guess, joy pad stick drift is also a lie and not a reality 'cause, maybe, you never had it, am i right mate ?
Fooking internet man...
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Zathalus
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Products break under two weeks all the time. Some are even broken right out of the packaging. This shouldn't exactly be a shocking revelation.I'm not defending anyone, I'm just calling in bullshit when i spot it.
Phones broke by themselves after 2 weeks, SURE BRO I'll believe YOU
Giallo Corsa
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Let Me Google That
For all those people that find it more convenient to bother you with their question than to google it for themselves.
King Dazzar
Member
It would be good to know real world positives and negatives, especially compared to the Pulse 3D. I've already seen one down to earth take, which whilst positive, he did say they felt a little fragile and the constant blue LED on one of the booms annoyed a little as he wore glasses. Thats the kind of thing would be great to know about.
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FrankWza
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Why would anyone want that in an over the ear gaming headset?
The mic is reviewing well and the ai tech they're using especially.
FrankWza
Member
The one review mentioned the build quality and twisted them pretty good. They are pretty much all plastic but to me that's a benefit because I hate heavy headphones. I'm looking forward to a teardown because I want to know the driver size. I think these are just the Maxwell’s in a cheaper build and Sony buying power.
James Sawyer Ford
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Comfortable and better build quality?
Nitty_Grimes
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
FrankWza
Member
Did you get a delivery date? I saw some preorders were like a month out
Mibu no ookami
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#1 some people don't want to be bothered by external noise when playing games
#2 some people want to be able to use the headset for non gaming
#3 have you heard it? it sounds terrible
FrankWza
Member
But anc degrades sound quality. Especially cheap anc. You would need to add a huge markup to include it. It's an overrated feature imo.
And the mic sounds fine, especially when it's extended.
Mr Moose
Member
Can get them delivered tomorrow. Might bite... But do I really need more headphones?
FrankWza
Member
I'm in the same boat. I usually stay away from closed style and I love my setup. But the Explore are great so I don't doubt these are.
Can get them delivered tomorrow. Might bite... But do I really need more headphones?
Nitty_Grimes
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
I’ve just picked them up tonight.
Nitty_Grimes
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
Yes you do
Can get them delivered tomorrow. Might bite... But do I really need more headphones?
Eiknarf
Banned
Yeah. I'm a very prideful owner of my "things"... meaning, I'm anal about my stuff and take good care of them and put everything fully away when I'm done..etc So I can see these lasting a while. They're comfortable on my head. They sound great. They mount nicely on that charging hook etc