MisterXDTV
Member
You are wrong. These connect to the Portal thing via Playstation Link
No Bluetooth needed
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You are wrong. These connect to the Portal thing via Playstation Link
No Bluetooth needed
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Ah, I see. Still weird to make up their own stuff instead of just supporting standards, but oh well.
Crispy Gamer
Member
They're trying to create a new standard it'll connect to 3rd party headsets at a later date
MisterXDTV
Member
Well it's a lossless low-latency standard. Not easy to get that with standard Bluetooth
RoadHazard
Gold Member
There's not much perceptible latency in the DualSense audio. But sure, it's not lossless.
James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
Just putting the headset on and off.
It creeks each time. Just lightly throwing it on the couch seems like it can damage it over time
The leather like foam they use just rubs off easily as well, it’s really cheap
Diseased Yak
Gold Member
I would say the H9's have better sound quality, and overall a better 3D soundstage, but really the Pulse are great as well. The H9's are way more comfortable, though, imo, and the noise cancelling/isolation is fantastic. You can't go wrong with either, though, depending on your budget.
Robochobo
Member
I never buy headsets anymore that have thin plastic between the ear cups and headband. I've lost 3 that way, the last and most expensive being $250. They all began to exhibit a hairline fracture and eventually just broke there. I take very good care of my electronics, yet these all broke at nearly the same place from simply taking the headset off and on over a course of just a year. Never looked back.
Mr Hyde
Member
Some additional info not in the OP regarding use outside PS5.
When using Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore with PS5, the USB adapter that’s included with each headset and earbuds is required for PlayStation Link. The PlayStation Link USB adapter will also be sold separately as a standalone item, and can be used on PC and Mac, so players can connect Pulse Elite or Pulse Explore to experience the same lossless and low latency audio.
Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore can simultaneously connect to a PlayStation Link supported device (PS5, PC, Mac, or PlayStation Portal) and a Bluetooth supported device. For example, Pulse Explore can be connected to PS5 (via the USB adapter) using PlayStation Link and also to a mobile phone through Bluetooth at the same time. While playing on PS5, gamers can instantly answer a call and hear it through the same Pulse Explore earbuds.
You can use them on PC and your phone via Bluetooth or a dongle that's included in the headset or sold separately. Which should make them compatible with Switch too. Great news.
When using Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore with PS5, the USB adapter that’s included with each headset and earbuds is required for PlayStation Link. The PlayStation Link USB adapter will also be sold separately as a standalone item, and can be used on PC and Mac, so players can connect Pulse Elite or Pulse Explore to experience the same lossless and low latency audio.
Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore can simultaneously connect to a PlayStation Link supported device (PS5, PC, Mac, or PlayStation Portal) and a Bluetooth supported device. For example, Pulse Explore can be connected to PS5 (via the USB adapter) using PlayStation Link and also to a mobile phone through Bluetooth at the same time. While playing on PS5, gamers can instantly answer a call and hear it through the same Pulse Explore earbuds.
You can use them on PC and your phone via Bluetooth or a dongle that's included in the headset or sold separately. Which should make them compatible with Switch too. Great news.
FrankWza
Gold Member
Very fair pricing on these headsets. The buds are loaded with features and are planar. They basically included every feature you could ask for in a wireless IEM. The headset will come down to comfort but is a huge upgrade over the regular pulse. Definitely getting the Explores.
Bartski
Gold Member
I know right? Just said it in the other thread, this is incredible news, way bigger than that streaming gizmo.
This.
I'm buying both and I'm stoked to hear them and find out how they perform being consumer level cheap.
James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
I’m not an audio geek, how big of a difference will this tech make?
James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
Bartski
Gold Member
are they locking it tho?
This reads like they don't, and that link supports regular bluetoot input.
Hudo
Member
Eh, they're alright but overpriced. Sony's audio equipment hasn't been good since the late 2000s.
SkylineRKR
Member
I have the regular Pulse and I like it but my Xbox headset is superior, more sturdy, comfortable and volume adjust by turning the earpiece.
Kings Field
Member
Need those earbuds ASAP.
Bartski
Gold Member
huge. I mean the real deal hi-fi does, this is an industry first consumer level execution on it. Even if it's just decent the upgrade should be more than noticeable.
TheHighFlyingBirds
Member
Damn it, only bought the pulse 3d a few weeks ago. Would have liked trying some planars, plus the ability to use bluetooth to connect to phone would have been a bonus.
FrankWza
Gold Member
Planar are great. Especially for surround sound. The low end is better and the drivers are bigger so the almost always have a bigger Soundstage as well. I've never tried planar buds though but I would assume the benefits are similar.
The original pulse that launched with PS5? I would probably go with the explore being better because they are in the premium end of features and design. It will work with any Bluetooth device but they haven't made clear if the lossless audio will work on other devices that don't use the USB dongle included.
Ronin_7
Member
You can use them with Portal lol that's exactly what the USB dongle will be for.
Well of course, you think this is charity?
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Ronin_7
Member
Well of course, you think this is charity?
Big Baller
Al Pachinko, Konami President
TrebleShot
Member
Planar headphones are massively different to regular ones.
The bass is clear and punchy and the best way to describe them that I heard was “intoxicating”.
The Audrze maxwells are the best sounding headset for PS5 because they are planar.
You will instantly notice a difference it’s like hearing in 4k.
The bass is clear and punchy and the best way to describe them that I heard was “intoxicating”.
The Audrze maxwells are the best sounding headset for PS5 because they are planar.
You will instantly notice a difference it’s like hearing in 4k.
GymWolf
Member
Same.
FrankWza
Gold Member
They will work on PC. Xbox uses proprietary connection AND closed USB ports. It was a huge oversight for them coming into the new gen where optical was phased out of all consoles. With PS5 you can still use optical because their USB ports are open and gives you way more options. That's why these dongles can easily be made compatible with PC.
GymWolf
Member
I have the platinum wireless so if they work exactly like those on pc, i'm happy.
(just put the dongle in the usb and you are gold)
If i have to do shit in windows to make them work they can fuck off, very simple for me
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FrankWza
Gold Member
I have the platinum wireless so if they work exactly like those on pc, i'm happy.
(just put the dongle in the usb and you are gold)
If i have to do shit in windows to make them work they can fuck off, very simple for me
I'm assuming there's a different adapter needed the way this is phrased or it's just recommended for convenience so you don't need to unplug and repair each time you want to swap. With the pulse elite you are still getting planar if you want to plug into the Xbox controller but they usually need extra juice to sound their best so getting a small portable amp for them may be needed. $150 for planar is a very good price and that usually for barebones sets. These have a lot more features and a mic.
GymWolf
Member
Hopefully the dongle is included (because if not i can see a 49,99 price)
FrankWza
Gold Member
It is definitely included because that is how it connects to the PS5. The only question is if a different dongle is needed for PC/Mac or they are just suggesting an extra one for convenience so they are selling it separately for that reason. These headsets both have Bluetooth but that is not how they connect to the PS5 and if they connect to PC/Mac via Bluetooth you will not have the ability for the same lossless and low latency audio.
Sleepwalker
Member
Swing and a miss on my end, don't like gaming with headsets, already have the 3d pulse and have used it for gaming maybe 3 times.
Don't care for the streaming device at all.
The earbuds are nice but samsung were kind enough to send me a buds 2 pro for free with my last purchase so I'm covered on that end. Maybe later though, I do enjoy a good pair of earbuds.
Don't care for the streaming device at all.
The earbuds are nice but samsung were kind enough to send me a buds 2 pro for free with my last purchase so I'm covered on that end. Maybe later though, I do enjoy a good pair of earbuds.
R6Rider
Gold Member
Got the Xbox headset fairly recently and found the audio much worse. Everything just seems muddy.
FrankWza
Gold Member
Everyone has wireless earbuds or airpods. They just don't work with PS5 without crazy workarounds or extra adapters and they're not planar. Even then they won't sound as good as these will.
Pedro Motta
Member
Thanks guys for the heads up. My problem is really with my Series X, I don't want to have a different pair of Headphones for each console, that's why I replaced my Pulse3D for the SteelSeries 7X (Xbox edition) as it works on both PS5 and Xbox as well as PC.
I though it was Playstation that made the Pulse 3D not work on Xbox but after all it's the other way around.
Sleepwalker
Member
Yeah I'm aware but I don't like gaming with headphones/earphones so I'm not the target for these. Not really an audiophile so I like to just use my regular TV sound and lay down on the couch while playing.
HeisenbergFX4
Member
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
Pulse is amazing.
It sounds very very close to koss porta pro which is up there in terms of legendary audio quality.
It is light, comfortable, does not make my ears sweat, works with pc.
Sleepwalker
Member
Sony in general has always made expensive products, how is this news?
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
better or leader products sell for more. Basic economy law.
Want increases price
FrankWza
Gold Member
I would at least try the Elites. The quality should be much better on PS5 and PC than 7x and at least even with the 7x on xbox if you plug the Elite into the controller. You could always return them.
Faust
Perpetually Tired
Definitely getting the earbuds even if the price is steep. But the headphones I can do without. I purchased Steelseries Arctis 7+ not long ago and they are as Elite as they come.
This is what I have. I also bought the Pulse 3D Headset when the PS5 first released and... it just wasn't that great. Ergonomics felt weak, the construction itself felt pretty poor and flimsy (it did end up breaking entirely, though that may have been due to microfractures from heating/warming due to the strange climate where I live), and the sound quality of hte Arctis was just better.
No idea if the new ones will be improved, but I will give Sony this: They have a clear design concept for PS5 and its accessories and are keeping it throughout all its products. I love that. I am tempted to pick up the earphones just because of that.
ZoukGalaxy
Member
220 € for earbuds 
Good one Sony, you almost got me !!!
Half the price of a PS5 disc drive edition with all the crazy tech inside !
Oh wait.
You are seriously serious.
...
Good one Sony, you almost got me !!!
Half the price of a PS5 disc drive edition with all the crazy tech inside !
Oh wait.
You are seriously serious.
...
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Ronin_7
Member
Exactly, this is exactly what Apple does and they keep outselling everyone combined.
There are 10$ buds out there that can't sell 10% of what Apple does.
People care about quality, as more people become smarter due easier access to education, more this process will accelerate.
Mr Hyde
Member
I felt the same with Pulse 3D. Bought them at launch and I didn't really like them. I tried too, but they weren't comfortable due to the strange round cups and cheap plastic Sony went with. Battery life was pretty crap too. I ended up selling mine and got the Steelseries Arctis instead which is in another league, both in terms of comfort and in audio. Best headphone set that I've used so far. Works great with Switch too which is another win.
FrankWza
Gold Member
Both of these products are feature-packed, specd and priced really well. What's the issue?