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[Kenneth Haight]

I think the 3D audio really depends on the implementation by the developer and how much production has went in to the audio effects.

Demons Souls remake, the first time I booted that up with headphones it blew my ears away, the dragon screeching, the clank of swords falling. It is incredible.

 

[Black_Stride]

I think the 3D audio really depends on the implementation by the developer and how much production has went in to the audio effects.

Demons Souls remake, the first time I booted that up with headphones it blew my ears away, the dragon screeching, the clank of swords falling. It is incredible.

Were the Pulse headsets better than any other good stereo headsets?

 

[Kenneth Haight]

Were the Pulse headsets better than any other good stereo headsets?

I’m not sure, I just got them with my PS5 at launch and they have been decent under pretty much daily use for an hour or two a day for the last few years.

I have zero complaints but I know they’re a budget headset. I’m sure if I spent hundreds on astros or something I may be able to tell the difference but for me these are fine for my “casual” use.

 

[Represent.]

I have these headphones and they dont get NEARLY loud enough. Ragnarok sounds super quiet. Anyone else have the same issue?

 

[SlimySnake]

Edit: mistake.

 

[FrankWza]

We have to when we are comparing headsets.
If the circumstances are vastly different a comparison is pointless.

Thats the whole point of benchmarking, you make all else equal for a fair comparison.

Then it isn’t a fair comparison. The way you are connecting is an important part of an audio comparison. Especially with headphones since they all show impedance ratings that directly changes sound based on the source it’s connected to.

 

[Slothbeing1209]

I have these headphones and they dont get NEARLY loud enough. Ragnarok sounds super quiet. Anyone else have the same issue?

Maybe turn down the volume for chat in game.
Btw i don't feel the pulse 3d comfortable at all. Wear that in 1 hour and my neck already feel tired.

 

[hangdang69]

I haven't tried the pulse but I am doing my life's work and telling everyone I can that I have hated every single steelseries product I have ever owned and they have awful customer service

 

[SlimySnake]

I have these headphones and they dont get NEARLY loud enough. Ragnarok sounds super quiet. Anyone else have the same issue?

Turn off 3D audio and try again. Also use the preset in the video I linked above. See if it makes a difference.

 

[terintamel]

Is it this video?

Yep

 

[Bo_Hazem]

feynoob VERY busy playing every corner of GOW:R at Give me God of War difficulty which has been massively nerfed vs GOW 2018. Or maybe more level-balanced?

 

[feynoob]

feynoob VERY busy playing every corner og GOW:R at Give me God of War difficulty which has been massively nerfed vs GOW 2018. Or maybe more level-balanced?

I am waiting for paycheck next month (current paycheck is for rent).

I am little bit envy that you are enjoying it before me.

 

[TrebleShot]

Been using these for last hour or so just messing about with those EQ settings I think it’s something to do with the L R separation on the Pulse headset that the others can’t replicate , the directional audio is very good. They are definitely tuned to the PS5 and Tempest.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

I am waiting for paycheck next month (current paycheck is for rent).

I am little bit envy that you are enjoying it before me.

This month has been pretty tight for my budget, so had to choose between life vs GOW:R. It was obvious.

 

[FrankWza]

Turn off 3D audio and try again. Also use the preset in the video I linked above. See if it makes a difference.

Yep

That’s a good video. Sadly, people don’t want to even take those few small steps to make their audio better and then turn around and blame Tempest or downplay it. And that’s just a sample of what you can do. If you connect optical devices you open up a crazy amount of different setups and options you can have. Plus, every dualsense has a mic and mute button included which really adds to your available headphones options.
Also, he’s using the front USB port and a lot of times the wireless headphones that use dongles don’t play as well connected to back.

 

[feynoob]

This month has been pretty tight for my budget, so had to choose between life vs GOW:R. It was obvious.

I get it. Life is too busy here.
Wish I had distraction too.

 

[rofif]

Been using these for last hour or so just messing about with those EQ settings I think it’s something to do with the L R separation on the Pulse headset that the others can’t replicate , the directional audio is very good. They are definitely tuned to the PS5 and Tempest.

The drivers inside are angled and quite far away. Maybe that's why?
I've noticed it is quite open sounding.
And another thing is that i's not sealing your ears (like when you can hear your heartbeat), so makes em feel more open?

What EQ setting do you like? Shame it doesn't store on the headset since I use it on pc too

 

[Bo_Hazem]

I get it. Life is too busy here.
Wish I had distraction too.

I might make a thorough review with zero spoilers when I beat the game, like 1-2 weeks from now.

Life can be tough, but keep on pushing!

 

[Kerotan]

I have a pulse 3D which cost 100 and a penrose headset that cost nearly 300. Penrose much better but for the price I'm happy with the pulse 3d. When the Penrose battery run's out I use the pulse 3d ande it's a good back. Also when I walk around the house listening to music or chatting the pulse 3d has a far superior WiFi range.

 

[TrebleShot]

The drivers inside are angled and quite far away. Maybe that's why?
I've noticed it is quite open sounding.
And another thing is that i's not sealing your ears (like when you can hear your heartbeat), so makes em feel more open?

What EQ setting do you like? Shame it doesn't store on the headset since I use it on pc too

So I am using the “Mid” EQ correction from the video posted in this thread.

Bass: +1
Low: -3
Mid: -2
High: +4
Treble: +3

Give it a go

 

[SlimySnake]

So I am using the “Mid” EQ correction from the video posted in this thread.

Bass: +1
Low: -3
Mid: -2
High: +4
Treble: +3

Give it a go

3d Audio on or off?

That’s a good video. Sadly, people don’t want to even take those few small steps to make their audio better and then turn around and blame Tempest or downplay it. And that’s just a sample of what you can do. If you connect optical devices you open up a crazy amount of different setups and options you can have. Plus, every dualsense has a mic and mute button included which really adds to your available headphones options.
Also, he’s using the front USB port and a lot of times the wireless headphones that use dongles don’t play as well connected to back.

I also use the front port. I will try the rear one and report back.

 

[TrebleShot]

3d Audio on or off?


I also use the front port. I will try the rear one and report back.

3D on always. I’ve never experienced the muffled sounds people seem to mention. I recon it’s a faulty headset or usb connector or something.

 

[Valonquar]

There's practically zero size adjustments for this headset. After gaming for like an hour it feels like you've been wearing a vice on your head.

 

[DonJorginho]

Sold this headset recently, hands down one of the worst set of cans I've ever worn, the sound quality is fine enough and I like the hands free mic and the aesthetics of the headset matching the console itself but it's got no ways to adjust itself on the user's head so it's often an uncomfortable mess after gaming for longer than half an hour.

Also the mic quality is downright awful given the price and the headset itself feels cheap and has woeful ear cups.

I'm glad I sold my set and purchased a great set of HyperX Cloud Alphas and they are absolutely superb.

 

[kikii]

myself those feel lil weird and sound is lil echo maybe cuz of that 3D? i use alltime Arctis 5 when im on comp which is like 100% of my time, but other wise Pulse is okee =)

 

[Oddvintagechap]

The 3D effect is weak, and will remain so, until they scan your ears.

I will probably sell mine, and used my old PS4 Astro headphones.

I have to say they have given me ZERO problems.

 

[MacReady13]

I've used the Pulse for about a year now. It works really well with the PS5. Highly recommended if you want an affordable headset.

I agree. I picked one up about 2 weeks ago and I find them to be really good. Hearing the surround sound within the headsets is a great experience! Not too sure how much better those headsets are that are double or triple their price, but the Pulse headsets are fine by me.

 

[SlimySnake]

This thing is on sale for $70 on the PS Direct store. Free shipping.

Pretty good deal id say.

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direct.playstation.com

 

[rofif]

This thing is on sale for $70 on the PS Direct store. Free shipping.

Pretty good deal id say.

Shop PlayStation Deals on Hardware, Accessories, Games and Services | PlayStation®

Shop PlayStation® for deals and features on consoles, accessories, and games. Explore the latest sales and collections at direct.playstation.com.

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Yeah good deal. Same price now for black week deal at media markt.
Haha I've paid 120usd after hunting for it for 2 week 2 years ago. Shit was hard to find
Now there is choice of colors and cheap price. I was really hoping they would offer new earpads and fabric earpads. This thing is clip on, seems like it was made to be detachable

 

[Salmon Snake]

I just bought the Sony Inzone H9 from a Black Week offer for 249€.

I've been using the Playstation Platinum headset until now. Let's see ( HEAR HAHAHAH) how the H9 sound like.

 

[FoxMcChief]

I just got a pair and really like it. Very comfortable and sounds great.

 

[NecrosaroIII]

I like my pair. I've had them since launch basically. I actually used them for work for a while until I could a dedicated work set.

I think they sound pretty good in game. Nice clean sound. The 3d audio I've never noticed but i live in an apartment so it sound like a good stereo

 

[Sleepwalker]

I have 2 pairs, bought one from amazon warehouse and the dongle didn't come in the box so they issued a refund and told me to keep them. Bought another pair so I have a wired one and a wireless one lol. I really like em.

 

[FoxMcChief]

I like my pair. I've had them since launch basically. I actually used them for work for a while until I could a dedicated work set.

I think they sound pretty good in game. Nice clean sound. The 3d audio I've never noticed but i live in an apartment so it sound like a good stereo

I noticed some very nice 3D audio immediately with Gran Turismo 7. Very awesome.

 

[Abitmore]

Just bought a pair and i must say i am underwhelmed.
I see people in other forums say "they are premium and good quality built vise" etc etc, honestly i think they feel like cheap Aliexpress headphones and expect more from a company like sony.
The audio is tinny.
The press very uncomfortable on the head.
I bought mine for $35 and for that price its ok and may do for the moment but for regular price i cant say they are worth it.
The positive thing is that you can replace/upgrade the battery easily and same with the earpads so i give them that.

 

[Rudius]

Old topic, but it's good together with PSVR2: fits well, good 3D audio and has volume controls.

 

[DryvBy]

Hardly noticeable

This. Only headphones I've ever used and was impressed with were the Arctic Nova Pro 7. They're pricey but it's the first time I could truly tell a difference. And I've had dozens of headphones.

 

[Fbh]

Just bought a pair and i must say i am underwhelmed.
I see people in other forums say "they are premium and good quality built vise" etc etc, honestly i think they feel like cheap Aliexpress headphones and expect more from a company like sony.
The audio is tinny.
The press very uncomfortable on the head.
I bought mine for $35 and for that price its ok and may do for the moment but for regular price i cant say they are worth it.
The positive thing is that you can replace/upgrade the battery easily and same with the earpads so i give them that.

I find them comfortable but yeah the build quality doesn't seem very sturdy and the audio is just ok.
I did buy mine on sale for $50 and I think for that price they are pretty good, but they are definitely overpriced at their MSRP

 

[K' Dash]

All Sony PS headsets are garbage. Look elsewhere or buy the XM4 or 5.

 

[Abitmore]

I find them comfortable but yeah the build quality doesn't seem very sturdy and the audio is just ok.
I did buy mine on sale for $50 and I think for that price they are pretty good, but they are definitely overpriced at their MSRP

$50 are ok but for regular price nop

 

[nemiroff]

We've had binaural audio in headsets since the 60's. It's a natural feature of every stereo headset. We're now in 2024.., we've also already had dedicated binaural processing "standards" for years, but Sony just didn't want to pay the licenses. So what do you think the realistic real world changing value is here..? Theoretical specs..? I think we all know the answer.

 

[IDWhite]

The 3D effect is weak, and will remain so, until they scan your ears.

I will probably sell mine, and used my old PS4 Astro headphones.

I have to say they have given me ZERO problems.

Mark Cerny on the Road to Ps5 hinted that maybe they could make a 3d model of our ears and heads, because 3D audio without custom HRTF could absolutely defeat the purpose of sound perception on a 3D environment.

Nearly 4 years after that and we still waiting for that function. Them some people question why a lot of users come here to complain about their investemens on other platforms.

 

[Audiophile]

I think the 3D audio as a whole on PS5 is a massive failure. I was really hyped early on based on what they were saying. Proper binaural audio and HRTFs can be amazing. Frankly, very little has impressed me. Nothing here has come close to what should be possible.

 

[King Dazzar]

I really like them and think the 3D solution that can be applied to all 5.1 games is great. Its on par with the optical based headphones I used before, for surround object placement. I'm happy.

Are they as good as the likes of my £300 AKG's, no. But with the ear pads replaced I love them for late night occasional use. So that's my biggest tip - replace the ear cushions with the wicked ones. Makes them far nicer.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Nothing more than generic Atmos.

 

[Spukc]

Nothing more than generic Atmos.

Now try a big boy set up