Pls dont put the USB dongle in one of the back USB slots. There is the fan and the dongle will heat up a lot during gaming. Especially if you put the Ps5 in a rack. The sound will get worser during gaming. The front USB is the better choice 👍🏻😉
@@simplyscratching I’m sorry I don’t know the airflow of the fans from the new model. Maybe it will work with the dongle on the back. But if you put the ps5 in a shelf or a rack the hot air could get stuck and maybe heat up the dongle. One of my friends bought an usb hub which had a cable. The cable was plugged in the back and the hub stands beside the ps5. And he plugged the dongle in this external hub. Maybe this could work for the newer model too (he has the “old” ps5) But if nothing will work for you just use the dongle in the back and if you recognise some sound issues just make a break and let the dongle cool down 👍🏻☺️
I guess they use the pulses for the PSVR2 demo, cause using the same pair earphones(provided with the headset) for demo used with each and every reviewer could cause contamination, with a pair of headphones the chances are less
Bought the CAMO design version. I love it. Kinda over price for a USB connection when the headphones can be "truly" wireless. Overall I barely bought a ps5 after 2 years. So I got it because the camo.
"Kinda over price for a USB connection when the headphones can be "truly" wireless" what is this even meant to mean? a USB dongle will always be better then a Bluetooth "true wireless" connection. The only way to Make them "Truely" wireless would be to include the adapter inside the PS5. which is not a great idea either because now you cant use them on a PC for example without bluetooth(and bluetooth sucks for audio you need delay free essentialy)
The headset is great because of its compatibility with the PS5. However it is very uncomfortable to me due to the high cramping force on the ears. After 1 hour my ears hurt so much. Now I just use my Steelseries Arctis7 which I can wear for several hours with no issues
Yeah I bought the headset when returnal released and LOVED them until about 1-2 hours of playtime. I couldn't wait to take them off. I started just recently looking into better ones and found for Nova 7 and will likely go for those.
@@Kylar55 Define "well". Artics (well, all SteelSeries headsets) do not support all features that Pulse 3D do. For example if you turn Artics off (on headset itself) audio is still directed into headset instead of automatically switching to HDMI (like this happens in Pulse 3d). You need to unplug dongle or switch audio output in ps5 menus. That sucks badly and SteelSeries has no firmware fix for that (last time I've checked).
@Brian Price I've tested H7. Microphone is so much better in Inzone H7 than in Pulse 3D. Unfortunately there is a big flaw with leather used. Earmuffs produce very annoying sounds when they rub (due to head movements) agains frame of the glasses (it was reported by other people too if you google around). So bad sounds that I returned H7. H9 have the same problem from what I found in net.
I use them with my ps4 pro going full black like batman 2 black controllers a black charging station that charges the 2 black controllers and the ps4 sits in it also i use ps5 controllers on it
@@Iandonutguy I actually own an series x with Microsofts official stereo wireless it's quite good. I also own pulse 3d and I think I can hear cod footsteps better but Xbox has better bass. I like using the Xbox ones for movies and music
Very helpful, I pick up my Ps5 from the shop today so hopefully they will have these headphones available as well. I have a good wired pair atm but not sure if the ps5 has a compatible port!
I got this headset yesterday and really like them. I got them pre-owned, but mint condition for $45. They're definitely not worth their $100 price tag imo. For $50 or under they're a great set of headphones.
They are actually worth the initial price tag, all headphones at that price range are identical but these have that 3d sound which are fun. That being said, the best gaming headsets are in the 200 price tag.
I just bought a pair of these (white and black). The monitor button doesn’t seem to do anything. I can’t hear my own voice at all. Did I get a dud, or is this feature worthless?
@@ItsSamuelJones there is a monitor button. It seems to do nothing. I’ve searched all the settings and I don’t have any sidetone options either. I will probably just return them. I need to be able to hear myself so I don’t wake up the whole house.
@@TheGeekAbidesare they comfortable I picked up the turtle beach stealth pro they are brilliant but give me headache with the clamping force looking for more comfortable headset that isn’t as heavy and clamps my head as much?.
I kinda wanted to get these since my controller mic picks up all the keyboard and mouse button presses and it's obnoxious and to hear its noise canceling isn't the best is not what I wanted to hear but it seems good
I have platinum Playstation 3D audio noise canceling headphones that cost 160 even to this day, and it's hands down. THE BEST HEADPHONES I EVER HAD it's made with metal and plastic. The only issue I have with them is that the frame when going from metal to plastic is easy to break and I had to buy another pair but the new ones seem very strong and so far it hasn't had any issues related to them breaking as far as I know. It's a little tight putting on, but once it's on, it feels like a mother holding its baby. It even has a built-in mic it's pretty much the grandpa of these new Playstation headphones you're reviewing. But as of right now, I won't know the difference until I get home.
Had pulse 3d for about a year and a half. They have completely fallin apart. Still working tho but the ear cops are torn and the material covering the speakers broke in about 6 months. They sound pretty good just not the best for imaging and fps games. You hear footsteps but sometimes it’s hard to know where there coming from especially when a lot is going on in game.. I just saved and bought the maxwells a high end gaming headset and it’s night and day different from the pulse 3d. Didn’t even know gaming and music could sound so good.. Get the MAXWELLS!!;)
There is Aliexpress ear replacements with different materials too. No point to compare 99 dollar headphones with a 399 ones. For sure there will be night and day difference between them man
Aren't those just normal stereo headphones and the "3d" effect actually comes from the VR headset, which has actual head tracking? I don't see how those headphones would have the ability to do anything "3D". It's stereo, which is one dimension (left, right). For 3D you need at least 5.1.2 (5.2.4 just adds more speakers). Or you have head tracking, but then it's the head tracking device that does the 3D effect, not the headphones.
And btw, yes I have those headphones. They are ok. Just normal wireless stereo headphones. There is a microphone, but it doesn't even seem to work. I would only use it for searching youtube and for some reason it doesn't work at all. The only reason I bought them is that I first got the Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset and it kept interrupting the wireless signal even though I'm right next to the base station so I had to return it. I don't get why they can't just support bluetooth headphones like every other device. It's so frustrating. But that's Sony.
I bought the ps4 PlayStation headset, i forgot the name. But that shit suck. Maybe these are better but I’d say these are for casuals. I had the steel series since then. I just upgraded to the H7
Yeah, that is the reason I never got them. I don’t want to waste space on a dongle, and also who wants to wear headphones when in VR? Anyone whose played it knows how freaking hot your body gets wearing headphones. Sony just wanted to “force” people to feel like they needed it, when the PSVR2 should have had build in speakers. I digress.
Funny story when I purchased my pulse 3D headset I bought it from gamestop for which I bought it for same day delivery. On the same day I ordered my pulse 3D headset I didn’t get my headset at all, the next day I went to gamestop to pick up my already paid headset. Soon after I arrived home I got a notification that I got a full refund from my order so essentially I got my pulse 3D headset for free on a whim but man was I so happy I saved $100 on a headset especially a new one.
They suck, everyone who thinks this is the best ps5 headset (lol 😂) never had a good headset. Even my hyper x cloud from ps4 still work better, the pulse 3D audio sucks :/
Which games did you test? Did those include with 3d pulse audio? What games were those, the ones with the 3D audio? How can one check if a game has a 3d pulse audio?
@@ItsSamuelJones first of all thanks for answering I can see you're busy. Where can I see if it supports tempest audio? Most of my games are digital. I know this is probably a stupid question, still I like to think myself as equipped with ps5, and still I don't know this.
Look at the back of the box where it'll say just below the description of the game and it'll say if it's compatible with dualsense controllers, rumble, ect. On ps store it'll be near the bottom of scrolling the description I think
I going get the black one I hear they good I hope the bass is very powerful getting it by the 27 of this month when forspoken and dead space drop this month I hope you enjoy it
@@Fire_ems38 I enjoy both of them forspoken magic is very good it a bit hard and for dead space it like the og one the sound is very good if you got a pair of 3d headset it make the game better the graphics is also great
@@christopherduren9368 I’ve been wanting to get a pair but I’ve seen good reviews and bad my only concern is I have a big head and I see they aren’t adjustable I also wear glasses when I game I was going to buy them from GameStop but they told me they are non returnable once opened
For me they're just not worth it, build quality is horrible in my opinion, I have no problem with plastic, but they just feel so cheap. Audio is decent, but in my opinion there are way better third party options out there.
Dont buy them, they dont even support bluetooth! yes that is correct you heard correctly "Wireless" headphones that dont support Bluetooth, so they wont connect to your tv or phone, they only work for playstation or whatever you have the USB dongle plugged into (device must support outputting through the stupid dongle) hint my very modern CX Oled which DOES support bluetooth output doesnt output through the stupid dongle
More reasons not to buy: If you connect via physical wire the volume control on the headset doesn't work The 10 buttons all feel the identical and close together, its hard to tell what button does what Every time you pickup the headset you accidently press 3 different buttons To turn it on after sleep, you need to turn it off then on again, doesn't auto wake Has severe 'Toe In' angle, no idea why
What really pisses me off when I got these from target the website advertises them as Bluetooth headphones and then you find out they use a dongle and aren’t even Bluetooth compatible
I just bought a pair in anticipation of my psvr 2 and I'm very disappointed. Way to quiet of a headset at max level. I've raised all settings, switched from chat to game mode, etc but still too quiet. I've always used my arctis pro dac when I need a headset with my ps5 and can't go higher than 60% with those. Funny enough, I use the over ear Mantis with the psvr 1 and those are louder than these pulse 3ds
Check the live price here: amzn.to/3GE73sF
Pls dont put the USB dongle in one of the back USB slots. There is the fan and the dongle will heat up a lot during gaming. Especially if you put the Ps5 in a rack.
The sound will get worser during gaming. The front USB is the better choice 👍🏻😉
But what about the new ps5 versions that only have usb c in the front
@@simplyscratching I’m sorry I don’t know the airflow of the fans from the new model. Maybe it will work with the dongle on the back. But if you put the ps5 in a shelf or a rack the hot air could get stuck and maybe heat up the dongle.
One of my friends bought an usb hub which had a cable. The cable was plugged in the back and the hub stands beside the ps5. And he plugged the dongle in this external hub. Maybe this could work for the newer model too (he has the “old” ps5)
But if nothing will work for you just use the dongle in the back and if you recognise some sound issues just make a break and let the dongle cool down 👍🏻☺️
USB connection for headphones are very common now, if you can carry the headphones around I'm sure you can carry the small dongle
I guess they use the pulses for the PSVR2 demo, cause using the same pair earphones(provided with the headset) for demo used with each and every reviewer could cause contamination,
with a pair of headphones the chances are less
Been thinking of getting these for my PSVR2 for a while... Yeah, I'm gon' do it!
Bought the CAMO design version. I love it. Kinda over price for a USB connection when the headphones can be "truly" wireless. Overall I barely bought a ps5 after 2 years. So I got it because the camo.
Me too!!
"Kinda over price for a USB connection when the headphones can be "truly" wireless"
what is this even meant to mean? a USB dongle will always be better then a Bluetooth "true wireless" connection.
The only way to Make them "Truely" wireless would be to include the adapter inside the PS5. which is not a great idea either because now you cant use them on a PC for example without bluetooth(and bluetooth sucks for audio you need delay free essentialy)
Me too 😂
@@weberman173my xbox headset just connects with blutooth straight out of the box with zero latency 🤷 no need to plug anything in
@@quantumwitcher9376its not zero latency, its low, but still not zero, Bluetooth for audio is shitty.
7:00 - Thank me later
😂😂😂
Thanks
@arsenalgamer2509 - You are welcome.
Got mine for $30 refurbished at GameStop and they were in great condition.
Love them, especially playing Ragnarok with them.
Yes the sound is amazing. You can play so much better with them
Have you used them for any shooting games ? If so how did you rate them?
The headset is great because of its compatibility with the PS5. However it is very uncomfortable to me due to the high cramping force on the ears. After 1 hour my ears hurt so much. Now I just use my Steelseries Arctis7 which I can wear for several hours with no issues
Do Artics7 work well with PS5?
Yeah they hurt after an hour. Disappointing . Quality of sound is still good and it's wireless
Yeah I bought the headset when returnal released and LOVED them until about 1-2 hours of playtime. I couldn't wait to take them off. I started just recently looking into better ones and found for Nova 7 and will likely go for those.
@@Kylar55 Define "well". Artics (well, all SteelSeries headsets) do not support all features that Pulse 3D do. For example if you turn Artics off (on headset itself) audio is still directed into headset instead of automatically switching to HDMI (like this happens in Pulse 3d). You need to unplug dongle or switch audio output in ps5 menus. That sucks badly and SteelSeries has no firmware fix for that (last time I've checked).
@Brian Price I've tested H7. Microphone is so much better in Inzone H7 than in Pulse 3D. Unfortunately there is a big flaw with leather used. Earmuffs produce very annoying sounds when they rub (due to head movements) agains frame of the glasses (it was reported by other people too if you google around). So bad sounds that I returned H7. H9 have the same problem from what I found in net.
I use them with my ps4 pro going full black like batman 2 black controllers a black charging station that charges the 2 black controllers and the ps4 sits in it also i use ps5 controllers on it
I love my midnight black pulses. Amazing sound quality for only $100 😎 And Sony is a headphone/electronic king.
Xbox is cool too
@@Iandonutguy shush
@@mohammedmoez9435 didn’t ask
@@Iandonutguy who asked here
@@Iandonutguy I actually own an series x with Microsofts official stereo wireless it's quite good. I also own pulse 3d and I think I can hear cod footsteps better but Xbox has better bass. I like using the Xbox ones for movies and music
I had a pair and took them back for the Astro A20's ive never looked back.
A20s don't have party/game mixer for ps....
Great review mate really helpful, thanks for the insight into them
Glad to help!
7:44 turns out they do have noise cancelling
Very helpful, I pick up my Ps5 from the shop today so hopefully they will have these headphones available as well. I have a good wired pair atm but not sure if the ps5 has a compatible port!
Surely you knew they came with a dongle? If you don't like carrying the dongle around then send the headset back or don't use it.... simple 👍
I got this headset yesterday and really like them. I got them pre-owned, but mint condition for $45. They're definitely not worth their $100 price tag imo. For $50 or under they're a great set of headphones.
Yeese, I definitely don’t like pre-owned stuff that’s been with someone’s ears!
Bro you bought preowned stuff and assumed you were getting new quality??
They are actually worth the initial price tag, all headphones at that price range are identical but these have that 3d sound which are fun. That being said, the best gaming headsets are in the 200 price tag.
I just bought a pair of these (white and black). The monitor button doesn’t seem to do anything. I can’t hear my own voice at all. Did I get a dud, or is this feature worthless?
Is there a monitor button, I thought if you want to use ‘sidetone’ you need to go into the PS5 settings
@@ItsSamuelJones there is a monitor button. It seems to do nothing. I’ve searched all the settings and I don’t have any sidetone options either. I will probably just return them. I need to be able to hear myself so I don’t wake up the whole house.
@@TheGeekAbidesare they comfortable I picked up the turtle beach stealth pro they are brilliant but give me headache with the clamping force looking for more comfortable headset that isn’t as heavy and clamps my head as much?.
I kinda wanted to get these since my controller mic picks up all the keyboard and mouse button presses and it's obnoxious and to hear its noise canceling isn't the best is not what I wanted to hear but it seems good
I have platinum Playstation 3D audio noise canceling headphones that cost 160 even to this day, and it's hands down. THE BEST HEADPHONES I EVER HAD it's made with metal and plastic. The only issue I have with them is that the frame when going from metal to plastic is easy to break and I had to buy another pair but the new ones seem very strong and so far it hasn't had any issues related to them breaking as far as I know. It's a little tight putting on, but once it's on, it feels like a mother holding its baby. It even has a built-in mic it's pretty much the grandpa of these new Playstation headphones you're reviewing. But as of right now, I won't know the difference until I get home.
If you don't have the Pulse 3D, I highly recommend it. Very good value for money.
My wife just ordered me the cammo version for Xmas I can’t wait to use these on Xmas day bein used cheap £15 wired headphones and I hate wired
Can you also connect them to your iPhone?
if you have an aux port.
Can i ask which JBL headphones you're using?
Club one
Had pulse 3d for about a year and a half. They have completely fallin apart. Still working tho but the ear cops are torn and the material covering the speakers broke in about 6 months. They sound pretty good just not the best for imaging and fps games. You hear footsteps but sometimes it’s hard to know where there coming from especially when a lot is going on in game.. I just saved and bought the maxwells a high end gaming headset and it’s night and day different from the pulse 3d. Didn’t even know gaming and music could sound so good.. Get the MAXWELLS!!;)
There is Aliexpress ear replacements with different materials too. No point to compare 99 dollar headphones with a 399 ones. For sure there will be night and day difference between them man
Great headphones, headset/mic isn't the greatest though
Aren't those just normal stereo headphones and the "3d" effect actually comes from the VR headset, which has actual head tracking? I don't see how those headphones would have the ability to do anything "3D". It's stereo, which is one dimension (left, right). For 3D you need at least 5.1.2 (5.2.4 just adds more speakers). Or you have head tracking, but then it's the head tracking device that does the 3D effect, not the headphones.
And btw, yes I have those headphones. They are ok. Just normal wireless stereo headphones. There is a microphone, but it doesn't even seem to work. I would only use it for searching youtube and for some reason it doesn't work at all. The only reason I bought them is that I first got the Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset and it kept interrupting the wireless signal even though I'm right next to the base station so I had to return it.
I don't get why they can't just support bluetooth headphones like every other device. It's so frustrating. But that's Sony.
It sucks so many people say the bass is dissapointing..
Tuned in to see a headphone review. He starts waffling on about vr and some random crap. Boy! GET ON WITH IT.
Man talking about gaming headset talks about gaming with headset 🤣
I bought the ps4 PlayStation headset, i forgot the name. But that shit suck. Maybe these are better but I’d say these are for casuals. I had the steel series since then. I just upgraded to the H7
great review thanks for uploading.
Isn’t the point that their 3d ? Do they have other 3d headphones ?
Yeah, that is the reason I never got them. I don’t want to waste space on a dongle, and also who wants to wear headphones when in VR? Anyone whose played it knows how freaking hot your body gets wearing headphones. Sony just wanted to “force” people to feel like they needed it, when the PSVR2 should have had build in speakers. I digress.
Lol you don’t want good 3d audio when in psvr???
Funny story when I purchased my pulse 3D headset I bought it from gamestop for which I bought it for same day delivery. On the same day I ordered my pulse 3D headset I didn’t get my headset at all, the next day I went to gamestop to pick up my already paid headset. Soon after I arrived home I got a notification that I got a full refund from my order so essentially I got my pulse 3D headset for free on a whim but man was I so happy I saved $100 on a headset especially a new one.
The noble thing to do will be to inform them about the mistake they made.
@@joachimlucious lmao nope. It’s their fault they gave me a free headset I’m simply taking advantage of the situation.
@@dizzydeeznutsmf_2480facts. The noble thing for them to do is to stop taxing mf’s
I got the white and black one
PS5 does support dolby atmos. Good review btw :)
Is there a higher end headset that Sony makes for the PlayStation 5 that also has 3D audio?
They have the inzones which I may try next
All headphones have 3d audio by default.
@SUB5 that is incorrect
There is the new Pulse Elite coming out in late February that looks to be promising.
Let me know what you think if you play Ratchet and Clank, I thought that game sounded very quiet some reason?!
Great review 😎👍🏽
I wanna see a review with pulse vs AirPods Max
AirPods Max would win. But they are like 4 times the price
Is it worth it for ps4 ?
And does it support the surrounded audio on ps4 ?
You should take a look at the sony inzone h7/h9
Just hype. They are mad comfy tho
They suck, everyone who thinks this is the best ps5 headset (lol 😂) never had a good headset. Even my hyper x cloud from ps4 still work better, the pulse 3D audio sucks :/
Which games did you test? Did those include with 3d pulse audio? What games were those, the ones with the 3D audio?
How can one check if a game has a 3d pulse audio?
you need to check if it supports tempest audio. I tried it on Spiderman miles Morales and GoW:Ragnarok
@@ItsSamuelJones first of all thanks for answering I can see you're busy. Where can I see if it supports tempest audio? Most of my games are digital.
I know this is probably a stupid question, still I like to think myself as equipped with ps5, and still I don't know this.
Look at the back of the box where it'll say just below the description of the game and it'll say if it's compatible with dualsense controllers, rumble, ect. On ps store it'll be near the bottom of scrolling the description I think
I going get the black one I hear they good I hope the bass is very powerful getting it by the 27 of this month when forspoken and dead space drop this month I hope you enjoy it
You have a update on how you like them ?
@@Fire_ems38 I enjoy both of them forspoken magic is very good it a bit hard and for dead space it like the og one the sound is very good if you got a pair of 3d headset it make the game better the graphics is also great
@@Fire_ems38 plus the 3d sony headset are very good I use them everyday when I playing my ps5 great sound to
@@christopherduren9368 I’ve been wanting to get a pair but I’ve seen good reviews and bad my only concern is I have a big head and I see they aren’t adjustable I also wear glasses when I game I was going to buy them from GameStop but they told me they are non returnable once opened
@@Fire_ems38 oh OK just go back on TH-cam and look at them I got a big head it fix well
Bass is horrible also very low volume
I love my Sony pulse 3D headphones, they’re nicely kept safe in the in the store shelf 😊
😂😂😂
For me they're just not worth it, build quality is horrible in my opinion, I have no problem with plastic, but they just feel so cheap.
Audio is decent, but in my opinion there are way better third party options out there.
Dont buy them, they dont even support bluetooth! yes that is correct you heard correctly "Wireless" headphones that dont support Bluetooth, so they wont connect to your tv or phone, they only work for playstation or whatever you have the USB dongle plugged into (device must support outputting through the stupid dongle) hint my very modern CX Oled which DOES support bluetooth output doesnt output through the stupid dongle
More reasons not to buy:
If you connect via physical wire the volume control on the headset doesn't work
The 10 buttons all feel the identical and close together, its hard to tell what button does what
Every time you pickup the headset you accidently press 3 different buttons
To turn it on after sleep, you need to turn it off then on again, doesn't auto wake
Has severe 'Toe In' angle, no idea why
What really pisses me off when I got these from target the website advertises them as Bluetooth headphones and then you find out they use a dongle and aren’t even Bluetooth compatible
I just bought a pair in anticipation of my psvr 2 and I'm very disappointed. Way to quiet of a headset at max level. I've raised all settings, switched from chat to game mode, etc but still too quiet. I've always used my arctis pro dac when I need a headset with my ps5 and can't go higher than 60% with those.
Funny enough, I use the over ear Mantis with the psvr 1 and those are louder than these pulse 3ds
Does the tempest 3D audio only support in PULSE 3D?
The Sony Inzone H3 H7 H9 also do
3d audio works with every headset regardless of brand or price.
Soon as you complained the box sounded "rattle-ly" when you shook it I knew this vid was a waste of time
Good packaging is usually a good indicator of the quality of the product 9 times out of 10
Pretty cheap
Annoying
Useless