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@TheTechne Bro I tried these all day yesterday testing them for various games and music and I’m disappointed It sounds amazing, that detailed planar magnetic sound is really amazing However, I don’t know if I’ve got a faulty one, but out of the box sound every time there’s strong bass I got that distorting crackling and even in COD MW3 every time I was shooting at an enemy and that strong sound you get when you kill an enemy it done the same thing. Even when reducing the bass it done the same thing and when you reduce bass even more it makes the sound rubbish anyway Is that what you got when listening to something with strong bass???
Thank you so much for ACTUALLY testing the microphone it sounds great to me and the noise cancellation is insane you made me pre order this it looks awesome
I hope the quality of the ear cushion improved compared to the previous version. If not, that cheap leather starts to peel off after roughly 6months. Absolute trash and never again
I hope you don’t plan on connecting them with an IPhone bro I got mine yesterday and sadly they didn’t connect with my 13 Pro nor can you adjust chat/game Volume balance like you could with the pulse 3d but you can connect the new ear buds with an iPhone… go figure with that 🤦🏼♂️
The movement of the ear pieces is normal and by design so they adjust to whatever head shape you might have. Some padding might have been nice, and as you recall they did ship with removable pads there. But I'm not sure with normal use it will be much of an issue. The note about the design being an issue if you're leaning back is a great observation that I didn't see mentioned in other reviews. I do lay on my pillow with my headset sometimes.
That mic was so much better than i expected it to be. I pre ordered one today. Are you able to monitor your voice in the headset while speaking, like you can with the normal pulse headset? Are there side tone settings?
I've had the Audeze Mobius since their release (held together by tape these days), and I was hoping to pick up the Maxwell, but at $150, these are a fantastic value! I love Audeze Planar Magnetic!!
Go for the Audeze Maxwell you won't be dissaponted. Pulse Elite lacks a lot of bass. It could sound as clear as it wants but if the bass isn't there you won't be immersed if FPS or fast pace action is your cup of tea. Maxwell have amazing bass. I play call of duty exclusively and have yet to touch a single setting from when I pulled it out of the box. The signature sound is incredible. Footstep precision, perfect bass, and an inane amount of detail to ambient sounds
@@Arragato you’re probably right and in the long run it’s probably a better buy, but price is a factor. I’ll give them a spin when they arrive tomorrow (the Pulse Elite’s), and if I need to return them I can always do that.
Great review, I just ordered these just for the simple fact you can listen to TH-cam and a game at the same time I thought that was pretty cool. I’ll be doing a review of these with a few other headphones I have at home and I’ll give the original Sony pulse I had for the PlayStation five away to one of my subscribers after the review. watching all of these great reviews gives me ideas on how to put together a better review myself.
I went back to Steelseries Arctis Nova. The sound is not as good but the amount of issues I had with this headset, disconnecting, turning off suddenly for no reason, etc was driving me insane. Arctis not as crisp and clear but not that much worse either and I now have my sanity back.
The non removable ear pads are a bit annoying because I'd prefer to switch them out for some mesh ear pads and also would give the headset more shelf life
I got them and kept having issues with them cutting out for a second or 2 and then reconnecting - this was on PC where I do most of my gaming. I connected them to PS5, updated both the headset and adapter (need to connect headset via wire to PS5 for the headset to update), and then I made sure to remove any other wireless devices that are not in use out of the way. Both, my keyboard and mouse are capable of wireless, but I use them wired since I sit close to the PC and it doesn't make a difference to me, so I disconnected the wireless adapters for them, and I also have a wireless remote for a portable A/C in my computer room that's situated in a way so that I sit right in-between the remote and A/C, and the remote takes a temp reading to tell the A/C when to kick on, so it has constant back and forth signal, so I made sure to move the remote so I'm not in a direct path of its connection to my A/C. I don't know which of those actions fixed my issues, but no more sound drops, just clear, great sound. I was beginning to worry that I'd have to return these headphones which I was trying to avoid because they are great value for what you get so my next option would have been twice as expensive (either Audeze Maxwell or Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro), so I'm glad I ended up resolving the sound issue.
After using my pulse elites for one week, I had to return them today. I was getting frequent disconnects. The only solution each time seemed to be unplugging the adapter, and restarting the console. If that wasn't bad enough, the voice to game chat balance was permanently greyed out so that I could not change it no matter what I tried. So disappointed with this headset. I went back to using my old 3d pulse for now. Back to deciding on stealth pro, nova pro or audeze maxwells.
Thanks Techne great review, I'm definitely thinking about getting this headset, only thing I'd like to know is, if the Bluetooth or dongle works with Xbox Series X?, (it probably doesn't), but i have both XSX/PS5 and don't want to buy two headsets, one that does both is a winner for me.
I copped these last week. I'm definitely satisfied with them. Now, what to do with first model because they're just gonna collect dust like a old cell phone. Lol
For Gaming yes for music mwha for Gaming on ps5 it has great speed and great immersion but lots of treble maybe too much the build Quality could be better but for the price its the best you can get for ps5 other similar headsets are at least 250/300 so the pulse Elite is the best choice i have the nova pro7 and im thinking of going back to the elites cuz they are much cheaper and have much better acn
Pulse 3D vs Pulse Elite comparison from reviews I’ve watched: The Pulse Elite has: • Much better comfort. • Simultaneous Bluetooth (PS + Phone audio) • Over double the battery life • A better mic • Possibly has much better response and less latency due to PS Link • Planar Magnetic drivers (different from dynamic drivers used in almost all headsets) start at a minimum of £300. Pulse Elite has them at under £150. The sound quality is in another league. So what are you sacrificing from the Pulse 3D? - Sidetone control buttons - Game to chat mix buttons - Very ugly design on the Pulse Elite (imo) - The cups aren’t as rigid and are slightly flimsier on the Pulse Elite. This approach improved comfort for different head shapes but might have decreased build quality. Pulse 3D rrp is £90/ $100 Pulse Elite rrp is £130/ $150
I like them but one thing I don’t like is they seem to randomly lose their connection to the PlayStation and it’s not always so easy to get them to reconnect.
How much better is the overall sound quality? I'm talking about when playing videogames, music and videos. Is the sound quality kinda the same or is it worth upgrading? The sound quality of the PS Pulse are already insanely good, here I am hoping its even better with the PS PULSE Elite
It’s a newer sound technology from Audeze, and from the other reviews I’ve seen, it is leagues ahead of any other headset in the $150 range, and even better than a few of the premium $200-250 gaming headphones. Planar magnetic drivers are great for soundstage.
You did a great job but was really hoping you’d key in on the difference between the PS4 Gold, the Pulse 3D, and these to get a better sense. The PS4 Gold headset has a better fit at least for my head and ears. Also feel like the pulse 3D has a tighter fit too!!
How does the sounds compare to the pulse 3d, I also find the pulse 3d to be more on the quiet side, and is it worth going for the new pulse elite or the Sony inzone h9?
Bought them today. thanks for the eq presets, gonna check em out on some helldiver's. Im definitely a bass guy but I've been enjoying the clarity but looking to even out the bass it distorts a lot during the initial dive intro music for on helldiver's but hoping your eqs help. Thanks again videos are great and I'm really liking these headsets I think Sony is embracing a nice mix of trying to change the game while delivering solid products.
@@alf3052 yea audio 1 is plenty loud for me. Although sometimes it makes some game sound weird like god of war ragnarok for example in that case I switched to bass boost and it sounded better and still plenty loud.
In your reviews you say we need to experiemce planar magnetic sound. Will using this headset let us experience the sound quality you are talking about?
I had pulsese 3d and got these Elites few months back. I have only 2 issues and can you confirm this is somewhat normal? 1)I can hear my heartbeat and "blood flow". The seal is really good. maybe too food? 2)The sound distorts bass when I listen music at max volume from dongle on pc. I have to go 2 clicks below max to not hear any crackle. Overall I love the sound. It is SO CRISP and detailed and just high fidelity. Do I want maxwell lol
These are the only over the ear headset I can wear. So comfortable and I like the position of the button controls. Only con is they disconnect from time to time, not often though, and the only fix is to restart my PS5 but again it’s not often or daily. I love this headset tbh.
Mate? Where is the Sony Inzone h7/9? Please add them too.. they are Sonys last Headset and need too Sony vs PlayStation first. Not the best vs the New PlayStation headphone Sry but all peopel want this first. Sony vs Sony PlayStation
I like the integrated features that work with the PS5. Can mute the microphone with the mute button on the controller instead of havong to use the one on the headset itself. Just simple quality of life features that i appreciate.
I must say, I bought these to play dragon dogma 2 and OMG this shit is good!!! Best headphone I ever bought. More comfortable than music headphone I used. Like the MX2 (Sony brand) and the apple headphones, the one that never shut off. I also buy Tuttle bench and Astro. But this by far, the best bang for your buck!
I wonder if we’re going to be able to change the ear pads or if it just going to be hot ears for days. I know he said he couldn’t get them off but I really hope we can
Owned these but ended up buying the pulse explore for overall comfort, so I returned them. Came across a pair on mercari for $50 great condition and I couldn't resist.
They cost me $199 here in Canada $225 after taxes. I'm impressed by the audio quality. Much improved game audio over the Pulse. I'm experiencing sounds that I never heard before in my games. Once you find that height callibrated sweet spot the 3D audio is fantastic. They also have a long charge, 20+ hrs seems to be right.
I wondered if you experienced any odd sounds through this headset. Only way to describe it is as - small water droplets, faint popping, a little crackle. I've seen lots of posts on reddit about this but none of the reviews mentioned it.
They look kinda small compared to old Pulse 3D. Am I wrong? Also I hope dongle won’t overheat on PS5 Slim because you need to connect right where hot air comes out.
Hey Techne! Love your videos for a long time and this one is no different. Sorry for the flac you were catching on Twitter recently, I felt bad since I know you are a reviewer with good intentions and didn’t think you deserved any of that. Keep up the good work and remember no matter how many people are vocally negative there are many more people out there loving and supporting ya! Stay cozy - a fan
Just got these for use on PC, not sure if its a limitation on PC or what but it doesn't allow you to set the quality to anything higher than 16bit/48000(DVD Quality). I thought that since they use link, lossless connection, that they would be capable of doing a higher quality of audio. Not sure if its the same on PS5 but my one is in for repairs so i can't test that out yet.
Great Video. What about the sidetone Feature on ps5 since the Last Update on 8.60. Does it work? Can u hear youself while talking? Greetings from Germany
I just got a pair of Virtuoso XT's to replace my old wired HS70s on PC, but now I'm looking at these to replace my old PS Platinums I've been using on ps5. Got the Virtuosos on sale for about 30 more than what these cost at full price so I pulled the trigger on them but I have been curious about Audeze and planar magnetic drivers in general. I could just as easily move my dongle to the PS5 when I'm not at my PC or even 3.5mm the XTs to my controller but after seeing that noise cancellation demo, I think the omni directional mic these have would pick up a lot more random noise through playstation than the new Pulses would.
My pair have bad distortion, flat EQ but as soon as I up the volume the sound falls apart. I own a pair of the classic Penrose and never experienced any distortion on those and they got very loud with good bass and clarity.
Im kinda curious about the longevity and how they will hold up in the long run, are the ear pads easily swappable? How about the battery, are those easily replaced?
Great Video!!! Which of the EQ Presents is the best for shooters like Rainbow Six or something? Or do I have to customize my own? Thanks for this great video.
Do you think the noise cancelation blocks out other people's voices and sounds coming from another room? I have fans and do have friends tell me they can hear the fans, but they say my kids playing in opposing room is what seems to come across the loudest with my current mic.
@spiritsue from what i heard. It blocks out anything that is not human voice. It may not be great for my situation, but was hoping to see it confirmed.
Why is there a long type-C Cable? Should I connect the cable to both the console and joystick to get all the features_ mainly the 3D sound? What is the use of this long cable?
Hello, Good video, One question, Before I used the pulse 3d and I played a lot of warzone, For me the pulse 3d were already perfect, I heard the steps super clear and the direction where everything was coming from was super better, With these I feel that the sound in Yes it is good but in those aspects such as hearing footsteps or the direction of noise I feel worse than the previous ones. If you have any special configuration I would greatly appreciate it? It is important to mention that I have the warzon configured well, thank you
Interesting review. As someone who plays pretty equally on all platforms my Steelseries Nova are hard to argue with… but I can’t help being tempted to pick these up purely for my PS5 sessions
I wish they had foam (soft velvet type) ear pads. I wonder if this design helps the sound. I have the Logitech G Pro X2 and wondering how they compare to these.
So where is the part about PC usage? Does the Surround Sound work as good on PC? Does the Mic? Is the BT Sound good? Does Windows Sonic for Headphones Help? Is it only worth it if you have a PS5?
Please can you test with PSVR2 to see if it still fits as well as the pulse 3d did? The pulse 3d helped keep the PSVR2 headset from falling down and fit snuggly on the head.
One thing im really trying to find out is if the Dongle, when used on PC, provides two outputs. (Game vs Chat) So that I can adjust volume of game/media without affecting communications volume. Deal breaker without.
He doesnt mention but this headset doesnt have a built in game/chat toggle/slider. only volume up/down. Gotta be done from menus or FN buttons if you have the elite controller.
I don't doubt your view mate but I know two people who haven't influenced each other and they really didn't like them. Sound worse than the pulse and other issues. Hear your heartbeat because of the ear cuff and a few more issues. They returned them and both use the older pulse headset.
I can't decide between Pulse Elite and Arctis Nova 5, anyone has any thought on that? They seem so so close with the features. I wanna use it mainly with PS5 and Steam Deck.
I have arctis nova pro wired for my ps5, they sound amazing but I’m getting fed up of the wire. I’m seriously thinking about getting the pulse elite. Would you recommend them or something else?
Hello, having the pulse 3D and wanting a present for myself, is it worth buying Pulse elite headset or there is something better in €150 price rating? I use PS5, PC gaming and it is convenient for me to have a 3.5mm input because I have a Soundblaster AE-5 plus card in my PC
The people who breaks their stuff in general just dont take care of them in general 🤷🏽♂️ Ive had these for years with daily use - Pulse 3D - TB Stealth 600 - Arctis 7p All of them still in very nice shape and condition. Why? Cuz i take care of them. Hours of use daily etc etc then after i put them nicely back where they supposed to be to be after use. Do i drop them? Ofcourse we are all humans. But often? No cuz im not clumsy The people who talk shit about the Pulse Elite this early in bet you dont even own it yet 😂 Yes i have them and theyre great . Incredible actually for the price
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Sony bought Audeze out. I hope you realize that.
inzone h9 vs pulse elite which would you recommend.?
@TheTechne Bro I tried these all day yesterday testing them for various games and music and I’m disappointed
It sounds amazing, that detailed planar magnetic sound is really amazing
However, I don’t know if I’ve got a faulty one, but out of the box sound every time there’s strong bass I got that distorting crackling and even in COD MW3 every time I was shooting at an enemy and that strong sound you get when you kill an enemy it done the same thing. Even when reducing the bass it done the same thing and when you reduce bass even more it makes the sound rubbish anyway
Is that what you got when listening to something with strong bass???
Looks like the earpads fabric are just pinched tight, like on the old Pulse headset . My dog found out on the old pair lol
Im using these day 2. About 9 hours of gaming so far, the witcher 3, final fantasy remake and Apex Legends. So far i really like them
Any disconnects?
no
What are ur EQ settings for them
How is it for warzone
Do your ears get hot or sweaty ?
Your mention of glass wearer was great, nobody ever thinks about us 👍🏼👏🏻
Thank you so much for ACTUALLY testing the microphone it sounds great to me and the noise cancellation is insane you made me pre order this it looks awesome
Yeah that mic was awesome!
It probably sounds best on ps
I preordered that shit like 4months ago too😂
@@TheTechnewould you say these would be a great for gta 5? Do you feel the explosions and gun shots but just not muddy?
Mine just shipped! Super excited about getting it.
I hope the quality of the ear cushion improved compared to the previous version. If not, that cheap leather starts to peel off after roughly 6months. Absolute trash and never again
I hope you don’t plan on connecting them with an IPhone bro I got mine yesterday and sadly they didn’t connect with my 13 Pro nor can you adjust chat/game Volume balance like you could with the pulse 3d but you can connect the new ear buds with an iPhone… go figure with that 🤦🏼♂️
@@peedeeaerialproductions I just tested it and it works fine with my iPhone 15 Pro.
@@rockzdaddy It has. Its much softer now.
@@KarnageKollectibles i m referring to the quality and not the comfort.
6:42 Dude...what's with that PS Portal case you have there?! That's the REAL star of the show! 😇 Where can I get that from?
Looks like the JOYTORN Full Protective Case Cover from Amazon. Just snagged it for the portal I grabbed today after noticing your comment. Thanks!
The movement of the ear pieces is normal and by design so they adjust to whatever head shape you might have. Some padding might have been nice, and as you recall they did ship with removable pads there. But I'm not sure with normal use it will be much of an issue.
The note about the design being an issue if you're leaning back is a great observation that I didn't see mentioned in other reviews. I do lay on my pillow with my headset sometimes.
Got mine pre ordered. Was waiting on this review... Glad I got them coming now 👍
Yea same here got mine pre ordered too
Together we shall wait
So how do you feel now about the headset? I sold mine in the first month.
I picked mine up thismorning in Australia for my portal.... im very very happy with them.
Does it fit over the psvr2?? 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I need to know this as well please.
IT DOES.
Yes thats why it has that strange design
I don’t understand why the audio balance is grayed out the previous headset you can use it
That mic was so much better than i expected it to be. I pre ordered one today. Are you able to monitor your voice in the headset while speaking, like you can with the normal pulse headset? Are there side tone settings?
Yep, with the release of these and the Pulse earbuds, Sony put out a firmware update for the PS5 that adds the equalizer and sidetone settings.
Thanks, Techne. You do this better than anyone.
I connected mine to a DAC and they sound so much better than the Bluetooth. Planar magnetic deserves a good DAC to get the best sound quality
I've had the Audeze Mobius since their release (held together by tape these days), and I was hoping to pick up the Maxwell, but at $150, these are a fantastic value! I love Audeze Planar Magnetic!!
Go for the Audeze Maxwell you won't be dissaponted. Pulse Elite lacks a lot of bass. It could sound as clear as it wants but if the bass isn't there you won't be immersed if FPS or fast pace action is your cup of tea. Maxwell have amazing bass. I play call of duty exclusively and have yet to touch a single setting from when I pulled it out of the box. The signature sound is incredible. Footstep precision, perfect bass, and an inane amount of detail to ambient sounds
@@Arragato you’re probably right and in the long run it’s probably a better buy, but price is a factor. I’ll give them a spin when they arrive tomorrow (the Pulse Elite’s), and if I need to return them I can always do that.
I'm very intrigued to hear how it sounds once you get it!! Hope everything turns out great @@tomgillotti
Had one disconnect with pulse elite en my ps5, read on reddit a lot of problems with losing connection.
Same won’t connect now going to have to send back
Great review, I just ordered these just for the simple fact you can listen to TH-cam and a game at the same time I thought that was pretty cool. I’ll be doing a review of these with a few other headphones I have at home and I’ll give the original Sony pulse I had for the PlayStation five away to one of my subscribers after the review. watching all of these great reviews gives me ideas on how to put together a better review myself.
I went back to Steelseries Arctis Nova. The sound is not as good but the amount of issues I had with this headset, disconnecting, turning off suddenly for no reason, etc was driving me insane. Arctis not as crisp and clear but not that much worse either and I now have my sanity back.
The non removable ear pads are a bit annoying because I'd prefer to switch them out for some mesh ear pads and also would give the headset more shelf life
I got them and kept having issues with them cutting out for a second or 2 and then reconnecting - this was on PC where I do most of my gaming.
I connected them to PS5, updated both the headset and adapter (need to connect headset via wire to PS5 for the headset to update), and then I made sure to remove any other wireless devices that are not in use out of the way. Both, my keyboard and mouse are capable of wireless, but I use them wired since I sit close to the PC and it doesn't make a difference to me, so I disconnected the wireless adapters for them, and I also have a wireless remote for a portable A/C in my computer room that's situated in a way so that I sit right in-between the remote and A/C, and the remote takes a temp reading to tell the A/C when to kick on, so it has constant back and forth signal, so I made sure to move the remote so I'm not in a direct path of its connection to my A/C.
I don't know which of those actions fixed my issues, but no more sound drops, just clear, great sound. I was beginning to worry that I'd have to return these headphones which I was trying to avoid because they are great value for what you get so my next option would have been twice as expensive (either Audeze Maxwell or Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro), so I'm glad I ended up resolving the sound issue.
Damn... I really cant wait for the video about this headset and the Audeze Maxwell
There is no comparison.
After using my pulse elites for one week, I had to return them today. I was getting frequent disconnects. The only solution each time seemed to be unplugging the adapter, and restarting the console. If that wasn't bad enough, the voice to game chat balance was permanently greyed out so that I could not change it no matter what I tried. So disappointed with this headset. I went back to using my old 3d pulse for now. Back to deciding on stealth pro, nova pro or audeze maxwells.
May I know what headset are you using now?
@ Sony inzone h9. Working perfectly. No issues at all.
All pleather ear pads ive ever used have gotten too hot for comfort. Appreciate the detailed overview of this new Sony headset though.
Thanks Techne great review, I'm definitely thinking about getting this headset, only thing I'd like to know is, if the Bluetooth or dongle works with Xbox Series X?, (it probably doesn't), but i have both XSX/PS5 and don't want to buy two headsets, one that does both is a winner for me.
Im using them while watching this video and i love them and they are really good imo
I copped these last week. I'm definitely satisfied with them. Now, what to do with first model because they're just gonna collect dust like a old cell phone. Lol
Does it sounds better than steelseries nova 7
I was wondering the exact same...
For Gaming yes for music mwha for Gaming on ps5 it has great speed and great immersion but lots of treble maybe too much the build Quality could be better but for the price its the best you can get for ps5 other similar headsets are at least 250/300 so the pulse Elite is the best choice i have the nova pro7 and im thinking of going back to the elites cuz they are much cheaper and have much better acn
Pulse 3D vs Pulse Elite comparison from reviews I’ve watched:
The Pulse Elite has:
• Much better comfort.
• Simultaneous Bluetooth (PS + Phone audio)
• Over double the battery life
• A better mic
• Possibly has much better response and less latency due to PS Link
• Planar Magnetic drivers (different from dynamic drivers used in almost all headsets) start at a minimum of £300. Pulse Elite has them at under £150. The sound quality is in another league.
So what are you sacrificing from the Pulse 3D?
- Sidetone control buttons
- Game to chat mix buttons
- Very ugly design on the Pulse Elite (imo)
- The cups aren’t as rigid and are slightly flimsier on the Pulse Elite. This approach improved comfort for different head shapes but might have decreased build quality.
Pulse 3D rrp is £90/ $100
Pulse Elite rrp is £130/ $150
Thanks i was gonna buy them but i think ill just wait for a sale
I like them but one thing I don’t like is they seem to randomly lose their connection to the PlayStation and it’s not always so easy to get them to reconnect.
thanks so much for this review it has helped alot prrordered mine hopefully get very soon
Its trash lol
How much better is the overall sound quality? I'm talking about when playing videogames, music and videos. Is the sound quality kinda the same or is it worth upgrading? The sound quality of the PS Pulse are already insanely good, here I am hoping its even better with the PS PULSE Elite
It’s a newer sound technology from Audeze, and from the other reviews I’ve seen, it is leagues ahead of any other headset in the $150 range, and even better than a few of the premium $200-250 gaming headphones. Planar magnetic drivers are great for soundstage.
You did a great job but was really hoping you’d key in on the difference between the PS4 Gold, the Pulse 3D, and these to get a better sense. The PS4 Gold headset has a better fit at least for my head and ears. Also feel like the pulse 3D has a tighter fit too!!
How does the sounds compare to the pulse 3d, I also find the pulse 3d to be more on the quiet side, and is it worth going for the new pulse elite or the Sony inzone h9?
Bought them today. thanks for the eq presets, gonna check em out on some helldiver's. Im definitely a bass guy but I've been enjoying the clarity but looking to even out the bass it distorts a lot during the initial dive intro music for on helldiver's but hoping your eqs help. Thanks again videos are great and I'm really liking these headsets I think Sony is embracing a nice mix of trying to change the game while delivering solid products.
Hey did what did u think about his EQs I found this his audio 1 was best for me
@@rommelthedesertfox3089 same I've been sticking to audio 1 mainly And audio 2 if I want them to be louder. They are plenty loud though.
@@alf3052 yea audio 1 is plenty loud for me. Although sometimes it makes some game sound weird like god of war ragnarok for example in that case I switched to bass boost and it sounded better and still plenty loud.
Is audio 1 good for warzone
@@rommelthedesertfox3089is audio 1 good for warzone
In your reviews you say we need to experiemce planar magnetic sound. Will using this headset let us experience the sound quality you are talking about?
💯 yes
@@TheTechne That is awesome! thanks for the reply, can't wait to check them out next week.
Overall build quality & mic choice needs a revision asap.
Mic is Just fine build Quality need to better indeed
Really great review, appreciate your insights and expertise! I’m excited to try these out myself!
Are there independent game/voice chat dials? I like the ability to adjust both easily on the fly
4:16 when someone walks by your room and you accidently use your speakers instead of your headphones while watching a "video"
Appreciate this vid. I’m actually very interested in checking out a pair of these. 👍🏻
would you say its just as good or equal to my arctis pro wireless?
Also need answer to this
What eq do you recommend for watching TH-cam videos?
I had pulsese 3d and got these Elites few months back.
I have only 2 issues and can you confirm this is somewhat normal?
1)I can hear my heartbeat and "blood flow". The seal is really good. maybe too food?
2)The sound distorts bass when I listen music at max volume from dongle on pc. I have to go 2 clicks below max to not hear any crackle.
Overall I love the sound. It is SO CRISP and detailed and just high fidelity.
Do I want maxwell lol
These are the only over the ear headset I can wear. So comfortable and I like the position of the button controls. Only con is they disconnect from time to time, not often though, and the only fix is to restart my PS5 but again it’s not often or daily. I love this headset tbh.
Mate? Where is the Sony Inzone h7/9? Please add them too.. they are Sonys last Headset and need too
Sony vs PlayStation first. Not the best vs the New PlayStation headphone
Sry but all peopel want this first. Sony vs Sony PlayStation
I wonder how they sound connected wired on ps5 controller and on the portal
The earmuff most likely move to reduce the friction on the muff increasing wear and tear.
I like the integrated features that work with the PS5. Can mute the microphone with the mute button on the controller instead of havong to use the one on the headset itself. Just simple quality of life features that i appreciate.
I must say, I bought these to play dragon dogma 2 and OMG this shit is good!!! Best headphone I ever bought. More comfortable than music headphone I used. Like the MX2 (Sony brand) and the apple headphones, the one that never shut off. I also buy Tuttle bench and Astro. But this by far, the best bang for your buck!
I wonder if we’re going to be able to change the ear pads or if it just going to be hot ears for days. I know he said he couldn’t get them off but I really hope we can
How well does Discord transfer to PS5 work? I have arctis 7p headphones, and that particular functionality doesn't work well at all.
Have you tried the quality of the voice while wired??
Owned these but ended up buying the pulse explore for overall comfort, so I returned them. Came across a pair on mercari for $50 great condition and I couldn't resist.
They cost me $199 here in Canada $225 after taxes. I'm impressed by the audio quality. Much improved game audio over the Pulse. I'm experiencing sounds that I never heard before in my games. Once you find that height callibrated sweet spot the 3D audio is fantastic. They also have a long charge, 20+ hrs seems to be right.
I wondered if you experienced any odd sounds through this headset. Only way to describe it is as - small water droplets, faint popping, a little crackle. I've seen lots of posts on reddit about this but none of the reviews mentioned it.
They look kinda small compared to old Pulse 3D. Am I wrong?
Also I hope dongle won’t overheat on PS5 Slim because you need to connect right where hot air comes out.
Hey Techne!
Love your videos for a long time and this one is no different.
Sorry for the flac you were catching on Twitter recently, I felt bad since I know you are a reviewer with good intentions and didn’t think you deserved any of that.
Keep up the good work and remember no matter how many people are vocally negative there are many more people out there loving and supporting ya!
Stay cozy - a fan
PS: you’re almost at 300K! Huge landmark :) keep it up
Just got these for use on PC, not sure if its a limitation on PC or what but it doesn't allow you to set the quality to anything higher than 16bit/48000(DVD Quality). I thought that since they use link, lossless connection, that they would be capable of doing a higher quality of audio. Not sure if its the same on PS5 but my one is in for repairs so i can't test that out yet.
Great Video. What about the sidetone Feature on ps5 since the Last Update on 8.60. Does it work? Can u hear youself while talking? Greetings from Germany
So should I keep my nova 7ps or upgrade to this ? With the whole fuss about the planar magnetic drivers, the pulse elite looks pretty exciting.
I just got a pair of Virtuoso XT's to replace my old wired HS70s on PC, but now I'm looking at these to replace my old PS Platinums I've been using on ps5. Got the Virtuosos on sale for about 30 more than what these cost at full price so I pulled the trigger on them but I have been curious about Audeze and planar magnetic drivers in general.
I could just as easily move my dongle to the PS5 when I'm not at my PC or even 3.5mm the XTs to my controller but after seeing that noise cancellation demo, I think the omni directional mic these have would pick up a lot more random noise through playstation than the new Pulses would.
Great review. Keep up the good work.
My pair have bad distortion, flat EQ but as soon as I up the volume the sound falls apart. I own a pair of the classic Penrose and never experienced any distortion on those and they got very loud with good bass and clarity.
can anyone comment on the directional audio for FPS games? I'd like to know how they perform on footsteps and their location etc..
me too
Im kinda curious about the longevity and how they will hold up in the long run, are the ear pads easily swappable? How about the battery, are those easily replaced?
Ear pads are glued on so not easily swappable at all 😅
@@joshohanlon1085 Yea i've heard that, i might not bother with this headset because of that..
@@anomalix Update, I've seen in recent videos you actually can take them of relatively easily
@@joshohanlon1085 Thank and yup, seen it too, good news
I love your videos, you re the best, keep going!
Could you do an update on these? You still liking them? Do you have any preferred eq settings?
heads up no Voice chat volume control on PC as a separate playback device
Great Video!!! Which of the EQ Presents is the best for shooters like Rainbow Six or something? Or do I have to customize my own? Thanks for this great video.
Is the headset good for rainbow six
Do you think the noise cancelation blocks out other people's voices and sounds coming from another room? I have fans and do have friends tell me they can hear the fans, but they say my kids playing in opposing room is what seems to come across the loudest with my current mic.
@spiritsue from what i heard. It blocks out anything that is not human voice. It may not be great for my situation, but was hoping to see it confirmed.
If I did not have my Maxwell for music as well, these would have easily have been my next choice
Why is there a long type-C Cable? Should I connect the cable to both the console and joystick to get all the features_ mainly the 3D sound? What is the use of this long cable?
Can you used them in a wired configuration, direct into the PS5 or into the PS5 Duel Sense/Edge?
yes you can use the via 3.5 right into a controller
Does the mic quality improve when using a wired connection @@TheTechne?
Hello, Good video, One question, Before I used the pulse 3d and I played a lot of warzone, For me the pulse 3d were already perfect, I heard the steps super clear and the direction where everything was coming from was super better, With these I feel that the sound in Yes it is good but in those aspects such as hearing footsteps or the direction of noise I feel worse than the previous ones. If you have any special configuration I would greatly appreciate it? It is important to mention that I have the warzon configured well, thank you
What do you think of the hyperX cloud 2 wireless vs the pulse elite for ps5 gaming?
Interesting review. As someone who plays pretty equally on all platforms my Steelseries Nova are hard to argue with… but I can’t help being tempted to pick these up purely for my PS5 sessions
I wanna know which are better. These or the razr blackshark v2 pro 2023's?
How well do these work on pc can you adjust eq on pc or only ps5 and does eq setting stay on for pc when not using ps5
I wish they had foam (soft velvet type) ear pads. I wonder if this design helps the sound. I have the Logitech G Pro X2 and wondering how they compare to these.
So where is the part about PC usage? Does the Surround Sound work as good on PC? Does the Mic? Is the BT Sound good? Does Windows Sonic for Headphones Help? Is it only worth it if you have a PS5?
Please can you test with PSVR2 to see if it still fits as well as the pulse 3d did? The pulse 3d helped keep the PSVR2 headset from falling down and fit snuggly on the head.
This is the question I am asking as well!
What is better. The ones in the video or. INZONE H9 Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset - Black
So I had the original pulse didn't like them cause the earcups would sit on my ears. Are the cups bigger or the same size compared to pulse 3d?
about the same size, but more plush, and they move around more
@@TheTechne Thank you for the answer.
How’s the comparison between this one and the H9s?
Does this headset have awareness mode?
One thing im really trying to find out is if the Dongle, when used on PC, provides two outputs. (Game vs Chat) So that I can adjust volume of game/media without affecting communications volume. Deal breaker without.
One thing I've noticed, razr/steel series or any higher end non Sony, you can't use the game/chat slider. With these being Sony does it work?
He doesnt mention but this headset doesnt have a built in game/chat toggle/slider. only volume up/down. Gotta be done from menus or FN buttons if you have the elite controller.
@@epicsabba I'm aware of the menu in the system, just doesn't work with anything non Sony
Do you believe there will be problem with the leather at earcups??cause its with glue and you cant replace them
Interesting, I'm undecided between this, for mostly PC some xbox 3.5 maybe, but also really tempted by the maxwell as well 🤔
A dang good option for $150
I don't doubt your view mate but I know two people who haven't influenced each other and they really didn't like them. Sound worse than the pulse and other issues. Hear your heartbeat because of the ear cuff and a few more issues. They returned them and both use the older pulse headset.
Are these just connected to the ps5 or is the mic test running through pc ?
I can't decide between Pulse Elite and Arctis Nova 5, anyone has any thought on that? They seem so so close with the features. I wanna use it mainly with PS5 and Steam Deck.
Would you recommend Pulse Elite or Razer Kaira Pro? Thanks
its not even close. pulse elite by a mile.
Kaira Pros aren’t worth it!! My brother had a pair and the mic sounded awful and he said the sound wasn’t good either!
What if there’s music or people around you would the noise cancellation from the mic work?
Thank you for taking the time to show us how to properly do these exercises.
I appreciate your expertise!
I have arctis nova pro wired for my ps5, they sound amazing but I’m getting fed up of the wire. I’m seriously thinking about getting the pulse elite. Would you recommend them or something else?
Am i the only one hearing annoying sounds when i move arround my head while playing or listening to music etc?
The planar crinkle. It sucks. I gave up on my maxwell because of it.
I’m returning mine. After wearing it for more than 5 minutes, I get a weird water droplet sound in the earphones every singular time.
Just for music or does it happen during gaming?
Hello,
having the pulse 3D and wanting a present for myself, is it worth buying Pulse elite headset or there is something better in €150 price rating?
I use PS5, PC gaming and it is convenient for me to have a 3.5mm input because I have a Soundblaster AE-5 plus card in my PC
Can they also be used for PC?
Because Sony Wirelles PS4 7.1 on PC worked
The people who breaks their stuff in general just dont take care of them in general 🤷🏽♂️
Ive had these for years with daily use
- Pulse 3D
- TB Stealth 600
- Arctis 7p
All of them still in very nice shape and condition. Why? Cuz i take care of them. Hours of use daily etc etc then after i put them nicely back where they supposed to be to be after use.
Do i drop them? Ofcourse we are all humans. But often? No cuz im not clumsy
The people who talk shit about the Pulse Elite this early in bet you dont even own it yet 😂
Yes i have them and theyre great . Incredible actually for the price
I have the Nova 7p. Is it worth the upgrade.