One major change is that the Elite works with the mute button on the DualSense unlike the 3D where you could only mute using the button on the headset.
Can’t believe you’re still testing the sound with a beanie on. Any fabric in between your ears and the output will altar the experience even by small margin but that margin is important if you’re reviewing and comparing.
@@sc1the Not everybody has good hair like the commenter. And it is ok to wear beanie. It doesn't mean they tested headset with beanie on. Probably they tested it without the beanie.
@@Whiteshade Hope so. Might be worth mentioning in the video too just to say "hey, wearing the hat for B-roll only since I i prefer the look on camera". Just might be a good disclaimer.
Years ago, Sony came out Platinum Wireless Headset 7.1 Surround Sound for PS4 it was spectacular. It had a rumble feature that had to be felt to be described. Why Sony abandoned this feature is a mystery to me.
I have tried some headsets over the years and never found one as good as that. Really high volume, great bass, I loved the rumble feature… Used it for about 8 years, until it completely broke… I bought the Pulse 3D for my PS5 hoping it would be close to that one, but it’s not anywhere near that level of quality. I came here hoping to check if the new Pulse Elite will be good…
@marloncarrero6575 YeahI have never understood why Sony abandoned the Platinum Wireless. The construction of the is was terrible. I've seen Amazon reviews that show the same damage mine got it was clearly a flaw in the materials used. Now I'm glad the new headphones are made far better. But the bass and the rumble feature were the true standouts of that headphone. I believe the new 3d sound is what Sony wants to push is incompatible with rumble and bass. I also liked the different presets that the Platinum Wireless had. It made Jurassic Park mind blowing 🤯
I bet someone with a 3D printer could make a tabletop headphone stand that incorporates the Elite's charging hook so you don't need to attach it to a wall
And never mentioned that the audio balance option only works in PS party chats unlike the 3D where it was usable whether you where in a party chat or not and the worst part about it is that there's no reason for this to be the case
@chamamemestre really?! Then again I've never baught the 3d on launch day tbh so I've never noticed but you saying that hopefully Sony applies the same update to the elite
@LsIQIs2K it is for playing with people who are not on Play Station or don't use Discord. For example, Destiny 2 has a 6-player game mode called raids, and it requires full communication from every player, such as having different tasks to do similar to puzzles, but also, you are in a FPS gun fight and with gun shots, music, special effects from everything happening everywhere around you sometimes it's hard to hear teammates callouts
Had these for over a week n here's what I think! Outta the the box they're a bit flat but once you dail them in using the PS5's EQ Presets they're a game changer. Excellent battery life, didn't have to charge mine after four days of long gaming sessions. The connectivity to like your phone is a welcome addition, can play both audio simultaneously with no distortion, mute game audio entirely n just listen to your music, take calls etc. Mic is retractable, quite decent and blocks a lot of BG noise. A lot more comfortable than the Pulse 3D's. Controls are pretty straight forward and I like that you can mute from the Dualsense Controller, also change volume and game chat audio directly from the Dualsense Edge controller using the FN keys. Build quality is mostly alright. Now to where these headphones really shine, The audio quality is simply amazing on the Pulse Elite, the planar magnetic tech' they're using makes a world of a difference paired with Playstation's lossless link audio for some of the best audio separation I've heard on a gaming headset, There's no distortion, I'm hearing things in some of my popular games that i haven't heard before, trust me set up yr 3D audio experience on the PS5 sit back and get ready. This is coming from a long term gamer, this is my honest opinion, if your coming from an older pair of gaming headset, pick these up worth the buy for your PS5!
Thanks for your opinion. I don’t have such a long experience with games but I thought the low end is a bit weak. Using heavy guns in my favorite fps didn’t sound as heavy as in other headphones. That was an important issue for me. The eq couldn’t make up for it. It comes down to how you’re used to hear.
@@RedFloshken much appreciated! I totally agree, you might be a little more bass heavy demanding than I am, but so far not a lot of complaints on my end!
@@SPYBBX I got you, I personally use (Bass 5dB, Low 3dB, Mid -1dB, High 3dB, Treble 5dB) this goes well with most single player titles imo and for FPS games I go with the default Shooter EQ preset and tweak it a bit to my liking.
Haha that is sooo me, i want the edge & new headset but until a black one comes out i am not wasting money on the white one when my ps5 has the black panels & i have a black controller.
i remember when gamestop used to do a trade in promo where you can give them your older ps headset model for a huge discount. i wish i can trade in my pulse for the pulse elite
I figured out the mystery behind the disconnecting! There's an issue with connecting your cell phone at the same time it’s connected to your PS5. If you just connect to the system the headphones work flawlessly. I recommend factory resetting the dongle and headphones and then reconnect them after the issue has occurred.
With the charging hook on the elite, you don't have to wall mount it. Just get some double sided 3M tape and just tape it under the desk or media center you have. Super simple and pretty clean looking honestly.
Having to use the UI to scroll between 'Game/Chat' volume is a huge inconvenience for those of us who play online multiplayers! Most of the time we toggle that whilst in game and it's super easy/quick & practical on the original 3D pulses.
I use the playstation platinums when i am playing alone cause the mic on the platinums are not good for Talking with the ps5, but i hear everything super well.
the PlayStation Link technology came too late in the PS5 Slim development to be built in. That's why PS Portal is so far the only device with native support.
The real game-changer is using the Pulse Elite with the DualSense Edge You could probably make a whole video dedicated to that. With that combo you only ever need to touch the headset to turn it on or off, everything else is done through the controller. For example, the mute switch on the controller actually mutes the headset.
The audio on the 3D headset is honestly better, I did a music test and the bass is way more better then on the elite, I get these are gaming headset but having bass is a must for me. Since I already have the elite I’m sticking with them cause of the simultaneous connection between the ps5 and my phone
You actually pull off making these headsets look cool! At this price point you've got quite a large range of headsets in competition, including Blackshark V2 Pro, Steel Series Arctis Nova 7 and Pro Wireless, and even the Audeze Penrose. As much as the Elite has instant street cred and value, how does it compare to the other headsets out there within $50 bucks of it? That is the question!
@@Whiteshade If the speakers aren't in their intended spot then the sound profile won't be accurate. Its the same with earbuds if you don't have them seated or positioned properly they aren't going to sound right. If the earcup isn't sealed around your ear then you aren't going to hear all the proper frequencies.
I am being honest and that isn't an issue I've experienced. I can't speak to what every unit out there is doing, but I've been using mine non stop and haven't had disconnection issues in my own testing.
@@KevinKenson My apologies I thought I replied to you. I’m not trying to make everyone else’s problem your problem. Maybe you got lucky but everyone is experiencing it. I’ve changed my headphones about 3 to 4 times hoping to get one that doesn’t do it and each one of them had the same issue.
I actually mentioned something about this earlier under this video. So many people are experiencing disconnect issues. That’s why I find it strange in his video he’s not experiencing issues it’s weird because I went through like three pairs. If you Google it, almost everyone is going through this.
Might want to add that you can not adjust the game/voice chat balance in game. Only in playstation parties. That alone made me bring it back within a couple hours of owning.
Just got mine and its awesome. I can also use the PS Link adapter on my PC and even on the Nintendo Switch Dock to have it simultaneously connect with my phone on bluetooth.
@@redcrimson1028 Obviously on PS5 and PC sounds better cause of the surround sound/3D Audio. But i have been playing a lot of Balatro and a bit of Mario Wonder and it sounds just fine like any other bluetooth headphones paired to the Switch.
@yankj023 ok. If u want the best sound with switch? Use the skull & co. Bluetooth adapter with a good pair of headsets and man! Wow! I use the Sony xm4 with the skul & co adapter and it's out of this world
I'm good with the pusle 3d headphones. I just bought them a a few weeks ago. Wish i would have bought them sooner. I will upgrade to the elite headphones when pro comes out later this year.
unrelated to the headphones, even for just 5 seconds of b-roll footage at 6:30, the playstation portal is stuttering... they really need to fix that. Related to the headphones, I ordered them and looking forward to them. I hope I have more luck than I did with the pulse explore. I liked the sound of the explore, but the comfort was an issue for me. Plus the Elite also has the option of a wired cable, so could be a nice accessory to other devices too. (one of those retro android handhelds, or the switch, or any of the windows handhelds)
I had the pulse elite for 1 day and returned it. Here's why: 1 the lack of bass, there's no bass at all only highs and mids. 2 the comfort, they are uncomfortable and don't feel right. 3 the ratteling noise of the earcups, they are to lose and feel so weak. 4 the random disconnecting, they loos connection couple times every hour. 5 the lights on the headset are in the vision of the player. 6 they are not fit good with the psvr2. 7. No replaceable ear pads. Save your money and buy another headset!!
I'll pick up a set on Wednesday i had a set already but man it keeped disconnecting on me and i returned them one feature i do miss is the control of audio and chat the pulse 3D have were you can lower the chat volume in a game
Is it still woryh it if I don't have a ps5? I'm looking for a wireless headset to use when gaming with friends on pc and where I live the Pulse Elite is about half the price of the Nova Pro Wireless, much cheaper than the A50 and around the same price as the A40 and Hyperx Cloud Alpha Wireless. I just don't know if I can update the headset's firmware or EQ it without having a PS5
I have a turtle beach 600 gen 2 and I like it but one of the cups I had to duck tape it after a year I’m considering these ones but idk if I should wait a while and give these my old ones away
In all honesty. These are great with exception of the bass. They have no bass. Don't be fooled. Everything else is great. But if you absolutely HATE bass, these are for you. If you're like me and can appreciate some bass, don't get them. They have absolutely ZERO bass. Even after messing with the extremely limited eq settings.
I have the pulse elite, when they work they are amazing. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to connect mine to my ps5 for the past week, disconnected out of nowhere. Annoying as hell
You really need. To take your woolly hat off and put them on your actual ears.Because I experience a much different effect.When I put them on to other headphones, they feel like vacuumed in some way.And even though they are not noise cancelling headphones they do a good job in keeping out the outside world
Man I dont know if you're just tryna model a fashion form with the headset over the beanie or what but should really get someone else for the b rolls with these kinds of things
These are not bad but the Sony Platinums are better imo. I have both, I got these because the advertising convinced me they might be better and cheaper than their Platinum. Cheaper, yes, better, no.
I honestly didn't love the explore. They sound great, but at their price point they're super feature light. Great if you use the PlayStation Portal, but at least for me, an over ear headset feels a lot better for at home use than in ear.
@@KevinKenson thanks for the reply, yea i feel you i have the astro a50s for my xbox and the over ear cups are 10 times better than the pulse 3d that rest on your ear because even with all the padding after hours of use the pressure to the ear hurts, and yea i don't have the portal but i want one and the earbuds were gonna be for that, have a good day kevin