Epic Showdown: Playstation Pulse Elite Vs Audeze Maxwell - Which Gaming Headset Wins?

[@JJSideshowBob]

I've tried both. Some things almost nobody mentions about the Elite: 1. It has very little clamping force and a loose headband, meaning that it moves a lot on smaller heads. It always feels like sliding off, even if it doesn't. 2. The joints between the ear cups and the headband are _loud_. You'll hear knocking sounds when swiveling your head. It's annoying and flimsy. 3. The blue LED can't be turned off and is very bright. Due to it's position and how the headset is shaped, it pierces the peripheral vision of your right eye especially in the dark and you have to move the headset back every now and then to avoid it. 4. Again, because of how the Elite is shaped, you can't rest the back of your head against anything, as the plastic arms will collide with it. This should be brought up and held against the Elites in an honest review. Great sound, great looks, but leaves a lot to be desired ergonomically.

[@lexx348]

Great insights!

[@Wariosmustache]

With glasses the led lights get reflected too, making it even worse

[@이성준-n5o]

몇가지 동감합니다. 엘리트란 이름은 기능이 어닌 디저인 때문인가 봅니다.

[@Gubers]

@@JJSideshowBob Maxwell’s aren’t exactly winning comfort awards. They’re heavy and the adjustability design is pretty bad. They are tolerable and better with aftermarket pads. But many other options are more comfortable. That said, Maxwells blow out everything else as far as sound quality goes for a gaming headset IMO. Tries Elites myself and they are clean and crisp sounding. But lack the same level of depth and clarity and range of the Maxwells. Maxwells are EQ friendly and work decent to very well for any application. Elite’s are just a bit less dynamic IMO.

[@ThiagoSantos-qm3tx]

Pulse elite straight out breaks on bigger heads. Mine broke and on reddit you can find several threads with the same cases.

[@zanychelly]

One thing I noticed on the Maxwell is that its deep base is awesome. It doesn’t have punchy of a dynamic driver , but the rumbling is awesome. GT7 and Helldivers 2 with the Maxwell is crazy good. Edit: You can use the Maxwell without the mic extension

[@AbrahamZX1]

The Maxwell can rumble like crazy, happened to me yesterday while playing Elden Ring with every step of a giant.

[@Mulletsrock23]

Play Deadspace remake and shit your pants. Thanks Audeze.

[@Hijynx87]

I’m pretty sure you can get punchy midbass with eq. I need to find an eq that makes them sound like my hidizs mp145 or letshouer z12 iems.

[@TheJustPull5641]

FYI, it’s bass, not base.

[@zanychelly]

@@TheJustPull5641 yup, typo

[@goldrush49]

The maxwells are the first wireless headsets that I didn’t have to run a wire to my amp. The maxwells are the best headphones I’ve ever had not just headsets.

[@Fabio-ql5yf]

Couldn’t agree more. Could you recommend a wired headphone that sounds similar, or even better? I’m looking at the Hifiman Xs or Ananda nano atm.

[@goldrush49]

@@Fabio-ql5yf wish I could but I’m sort of a newbie. Literally everything I get is from hours of research then seeing what the techne says about it. I am looking at the Audeze wired headphones but they can be in the thousands.

[@Fabio-ql5yf]

@@goldrush49 Lol I see, I’m basically a newbie too 😅 I think for the price the Hifiman Xs might have the best value from what I’ve heard. But yeah, I was looking at some of Audezes too. Might have to test the LCD-1 or LCD-2

[@ЕвгенийД-э3и]

What do you think sounds better? Maxwell or Pulse Elite Headset

[@VC777]

Same, although I haven't had a lot of headphones. But I have little to no desire to look into others yet

[@DaciaVuu]

He sounded muffled when he used the elites. Crystal clear on the Maxwell's so that made my decision easy for me.

[@Zwimpy88]

I don't know if replacement pads will be possible on the PS Pulse Elite. Joe from GadgetryTech reached out to Sony and they stated that the earpads are glued on. It would have been nice because I fear that over time they will peal, but then again at 150 it's not a deal breaker for everything else you are getting 😅.

[@TheTechne]

yeah, it's a dang good headset for $150

[@buraksondurak]

If people would complain and shitstorm they would change but that‘ll never happen. Look at the response on your comment from the channel. He can‘t even say it‘s stupid because he‘ll be blacklisted by sony lol

[@JPRacer77Qc]

Trashing a perfectly working headset because of the pads peeling... Sony made a big mistake here, customers lose money buying new set and we produce more "not eco-friendly trash". I was planning to get a set but now I'm not so sure.

[@buraksondurak]

@@JPRacer77Qc i‘m not trashing only because of the earpads. Earpads, game-chat button, (battery life should be more than 20hrs; design). I had the Pulse 3D since release day 1 in use with my PS5 because other headsets didn‘t satisfy me for the price. Drivers here, drivers there. Why are other headsets so good without pms?! I was hoping for a badass 1st party headset with great comfort, sound and battery life. Most people don’t care about mic and tbh it wasn‘t that bad on the pulse3d. Nearly Everyone had it in my surroundings.

[@Hijynx87]

All Sony headsets peel, so yeah I’d bet my life on it haha.

[@johnjhayesiv8022]

Please compare the Elite’s to the Inzone H7/H9’s!

[@AllDayErrDay.]

Facts. That's what everyone wants to know.

[@deletedchanneI]

@MrSitallewal83why do you think so?)

[@Wariosmustache]

I personally liked the H7’s more. They had more bass, were more comfortable to wear, no led lights out of the corners of my eyes and a simpler look. You can’t customize the EQ of the H7 on PS5, but I felt they were fine as is

[@johnjhayesiv8022]

@@Wariosmustache Same! I already owned the H7’s but wanted to try the Elite. Ended up returning them cuz the H7’s are way more comfortable and still sound amazing, even without the EQ

[@johnjhayesiv8022]

@MrSitallewal83 When the H7’s were still for sale, I got em for $150

[@phraze91]

Great video as always Techne! I just wanted to say that the bass on the Maxwells are very sensitive to glasses. I wear glasses and as a previous owner of the Penrose I was very disappointed when I received my Maxwells and I was testing them. I tested lots of bass heavy songs and the bass was really lacking the physicality that the Penrose had. Then during my testing I had to clean my glasses, so I took them off and WOW! Once the glasses were off I felt the bass so hard I thought my teeth were going to fall out. Keep in mind I use Apple Music with the “hiphop” EQ as I find it good for hiphop and heavy metal. I also had tweaked with the EQ in the Audeze app. I will say that the Wicked Cushions took away the bass a tiny bit, but it’s still amazing. The bass booms without ruining the highs or mids. Amazing headphones 10/10 tbh.

[@LynxEng]

lol, sensitive to classes

[@victorito07]

​@@LynxEngglasses you means glasses you wear on you eyes Wtf😂

[@famezy9103]

I’m getting the Elite next week when it’s released. Already a lot of you have praised the sound quality on the Sony Pulse Elite, which isn’t surprising, but also highly praised the imaging on the Sony Pulse Elite and apparently it’s insanely good, which is surprising as planar magnetic drivers are known for being prone to driver mismatch and even high end headphones that cost thousands don’t even have the best imaging I’ve tried and tested the Audeze Maxwell and while of course it has amazing sound quality, it really falls short on imaging when compared to even headsets that cost half its price So I think choosing between the Sony Pulse Elite and Audeze Maxwell shouldn’t be hard at all. If you want that sub base below 30Hz get the Maxwell, but if you’re an FPS gamer, which means you don’t need that sub base below 30Hz and need exceptional imaging, get the Sony Pulse Elite

[@georgepierre3594]

Not surprising, considerin they made the XM5s, and even better headphones than that Z1R.

[@Jayjayxxx007]

The imaging is what I’m also getting these for, and with the 3d audio on it should be even better. As long as the base is tight and clean I’ll be fine with it don’t need it to rattle my eardrums. I’m excited to replay days gone with them

[@georgepierre3594]

@@Jayjayxxx007 They use planar drivers same as headphones like he-400, and audeze maxwell, sony bought out audeze btw lol. These should cost around 300-400$, if audeze were selling them

[@famezy9103]

@@Jayjayxxx007 As Joe explained it’s a clean bass, not rumbling bass, but I’m ok with that and yes the imaging is what I want it for and as these use the planar magnetic drivers, it has that great sound quality anyway and having great imaging is a bonus, because normally planar magnetic drivers don’t have good imaging capability, unless you spend thousands on a high end planar magnetic headphone and even then, they’re not the best at imaging. Somehow Sony has managed to get these to image at high level as per Joe and I trust his word, he has never failed to provide accurate information

[@TheModeRed]

They say the reason bass can be important is to distinguish environmental noises from player noises based on low and sub bass sound cues. All of the sound is important. But I still like the sound from the Elites quite a bit.

[@pernamore1978]

I was waiting for a comparison between the 2. Price is for sure a major factor. I don't understand why Sony can never get their mac's right. Thank you for this review. See you at the tower, guardian!

[@CraigLewis]

Please do a review using the Elite with the PSVR2

[@dynamike549]

I have the Inzone H9. Is it worth upgrading to these? I don't care about active noise cancellation. I only care about the best sound quality between these 2.

[@TheUAProdigy]

It's supposed to have lossless audio so I'd imagine it is better sound wise.

[@dynamike549]

@@TheUAProdigy thanks. I pre-ordered and going to compare them myself. On paper these should be better. Lossless audio and planar magnetic.

[@jamesstevens968]

Absolutely these should be better there better drivers and you can tweak the sound the h9 you can't your stuck with the stock audio I have the audeze maxwell for about four months now but there too too heavy for every day usage but I'm still going to get these new elite pulse because they should be more lighter and cofy stay safe and happy gaming to all

[@urled9007]

@@dynamike549did you try it is elite better?

[@dynamike549]

@@Tira-BombaUY For detail I would say Elite. For bass I would say H9. There is another KZbinr who als compared these headsets and more like the Maxwell's.

[@jadamadison1661]

You should do a video showing what headsets are best for certain games.

[@jeffmoen8563]

Yes that is what I want to know. I play all kinds of games not just fps.

[@arokh72]

I have both, because my Maxwell's broke (metal headband came off on one side), thus I got the Pulse Elite as a temp replacement and backup, whilst my Maxwells are sent back to the single supplier in my country, for repair or replacement, which can take weeks. The weight of the Maxwells don't bother me. I feel the ear cuffs are bigger on the Maxwells, making them more comfortable for all day use, I've had one ear feel squashed inside the Elite, on one side, needing constant adjustment when it happens. The flimsy plastic feel of the Elite makes me worried they'll break in everyday use, I'm so very careful with them, as I am with the Maxwells. Sounds wise, watching videos, Spotify, and single player story gaming, they are both so similar as to not make much difference, however I noticed some of the more subtle sounds, such as footsteps on dirt or gravel, better with the Maxwell set. One thing I will miss when the Maxwell set come back is the simultaneous Bluetooth, so I can take calls mid game without removing my headset.

[@sanfury]

pulse elite vs nova 7p which one should i get

[@ZaaRaphz]

Yer let me no, Right now they're the same price on Amazon as the Nova 7p is down from $400 aud to $240

[@sanfury]

@@ZaaRaphz fu*k man i just got an offer for the steel series pro wireless for 200$ idk what to get

[@ZaaRaphz]

@@sanfury So I'm now leaning towards that but I also wanted the Sony inzone h9 but they're like $450, I'm doing more research

[@sanfury]

@@ZaaRaphz no gaming headphones is worth more than 300$

[@MrSitallewal1983]

Elite for sure half the price Just as good maybe even better mic is way better then the nova pro battery is also better anc is better comfort is better nothing poking your eat unlike with the nova pro i had both and i prefer the elite for Gaming

[@Spicy_Conspiracy]

I'm a budget buyer on headsets. I recently upgraded my controller though. I've been floating spending alot on headsets. This is a great video for my decision making

[@ALEXStudio5680]

Hello, I have a question. I have Hyperx Cloud Orbit S, I do not need a wireless headset, and I pay attention to the differences between Mobius and penrose in SOUND. And should I take Maxwell? And are Pulse elite sound the same compared to Orbit S?

[@AurumGod]

I've been waiting for this video comparison for literally months!!

[@1988antenne]

But the sony is like released 2 days ago

[@Avalon1489]

Hopefully in 6 months to 1 year you won't be spending another $150 to buy another Sony Pulse Elite headset because of those ear cups breaking off.

[@ezragonzalez7075]

Yeah my normal pulse did that to me the other day.

[@Mark_cheapskate]

How cheap do you want it to be? Plastic ear cushions? Lol

[@east00]

Sony gaming headsets never have markups that break off though.

[@scottshep8978]

By that time there should be several types of replacements available.

[@TheUncleSpiderX]

@@east00huh

[@TheUnpluggedTheory]

I have mine coming in next week, can’t wait to experience those drivers

[@TheJustPull5641]

I heard this is really feeble heavy ( the Sony) did you think so? Would this be a big improvement on the Arctis nova 7p I currently have?

[@MercyCEO]

As someone who really has been really wanting the Maxwells but found the price too steep, The Pulse Elite coming in at half the price seems like a steal! I do have a question though: How are the Pulse Elites on PC? Is there software that can be used to adjust them or would i need to make those adjustments using a PS5?

[@TheTechne]

They are great on pc also. I haven’t found a software for them on pc

[@Kivancli79]

Not a fan of the color scheme and overall design of the Pulse headset ... it looks something like an storm trooper from Star Wars would wear after he came home from work.

[@metallicatti]

Lmaoooooo

[@MaximKachurin]

How well Pulse Elite work with 3D audio? Can you say it is noticeably better than other headphones in that regard?

[@divacroft1034]

what kind of stupid are you?

[@ALEXStudio5680]

I say right away, flat magnetoplanar drivers enhance not only the sound quality, but also the scene. That's why it's worth taking them if you want the most realistic sound! They work with 3D sound.

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

They are specifically designed to work with PlayStations 3D tempest audio

[@MrSitallewal1983]

Its way better it will blow you away only thing too Keep in mind is that the bass is not ass good

[@wottle1]

Any chance you'll compare it to the inzone h7 and h9?

[@TheTechne]

no, just the pulse 3d, and probably the Nova 7's

[@АндрейБыков-ж8п]

Hello, I have an audeze mobius, and I'm thinking, which headphones are the most realistic in sound? Did I like the audeze sound to stay on them?

[@MrSitallewal1983]

Elite sounds more realistic then the nova pro nova pro is better on pc only not on console cuz most features wont work on console you need sonar to get the most out of the nova pro and that doesn't work on console

[@АндрейБыков-ж8п]

@@MrSitallewal1983 I'm not talking about nova, I'm talking about audeze mobius because I have such a headset. Pulse elite more realistic than audeze mobius?

[@Tattednerd23]

@@АндрейБыков-ж8п no maxwell has better quality sound if price isn't an issue just the elite for the value and what you're getting is great

[@Noneya5555]

Great comparison video with the Audeze; stop reading my mind! 🤬🤣 Btw, another reviewer said that he confirmed with Sony that the earcups on the Pulse Elite are glued on, and not replaceable. Given that, don't see how Wicked Cushions could make replacement earcups for it. That also creates cause for concern regarding the long-term durability of the earcups. 🤔 Techne, I'm hoping that you or any of your followers can answer any of my other questions regarding the Pulse Elite: 1) What size are the drivers? 2) Does the wireless dongle work with wifi or Bluetooth, as with the Maxwell? 3) Can the Pulse Elite be used while charging? 4) How good is it for listening to music? 5) What Bluetooth codec(s) does the Pulse Elite support?

[@Utrilus]

Got to love the anti repair features for profit. I'm guessing the only way to get around that would be to jankily glue new similarly sized pads on.

[@Noneya5555]

@@Utrilus Techne dropped ablster video showing that the Sony earcups are removable, and he said that Wicked Cushions will be making replacement earpads for the Pulse Elite.

[@danterikxx]

How does the Hifiman Sundara Closed compare to these two in terms of sound?

[@DrMeowster]

Yo Techne. Whice headset would you recommend for pc linux gaming? Besicly best headset without software at all? I'm stuck in between the actis pro wireless and the audeze Maxwells. 😂

[@baxter326]

Extreme bass isn't necessary for me with these types of headphones, so I would rather spend $150 for the PlayStation pulse elite.

[@ConorBlueMoon]

Does anyone else who owns the maxwells get uncomfortable crackles when it’s at high volumes? I’ve had a replacement pair and they also do this both were brand new pairs

[@AbrahamZX1]

This is the comparison I have been waiting for.

[@GundamX13A]

I’ve been really wanting the Maxwells for a while now but I think I’ve just been convinced to get the Pulse Elite

[@Astrong417]

I have the maxwells, and I'm getting the elites...... Maxwells not having a game/voice chat volume rocker is a no-go......on PlayStation at least.

[@Seitenwerk]

@@Astrong417? But it does right on the headset. You would be the first to say that there are any problems with it that I heard of. Update: now I know what you mean. That’s actually a limit for all non first party headsets! But only for they own dedicated hardware buttons. Game/Chat mix can of course be controlled from right within the PS quick menu :)

[@Astrong417]

@Seitenwerk with the maxwell the game/volume rocker in the menu was inaccessible.....only with first party headphones had that option......only reason I stopped using the maxwell.

[@jrmcdonald821]

​@@Astrong417You have to start a party on the PlayStation (even if it's just you in the party)to use the game/chat audio slider in the quick menu.

[@MrSitallewal1983]

It should be a button ​@@jrmcdonald821

[@SupplyNinja]

Great video bro! Was waiting for this one. The mic on the Elite sounds much better. Both being planar magnetic, which i love (I own the Hifiman HE1000SE :) at 150 bucks this Sony headset is a no-brainer.

[@SupplyNinja]

Next i would love to see how the Playstation Elite compares to the Sony Inzone H7 and H9.

[@TheTechne]

yeah this new pulse elite is such a bang for you $ headset

[@Le_Mon9]

Nah, the elite sounds muddier and the plosives are more pronounced.

[@deletedchanneI]

@@TheTechnewas very disappointed with Pulse 3D and went for Inzone H7 without giving Pulse Elite a chance

[@SuperTama98]

Just got my maxwell after years dealing with the weak yoke of the Mobius. It sounds phenomenal especially the crispy high, build quality is way more robust but interms of virtual soundstage and situational awearness the Mobius still wins thanks to the 3d head tracking software

[@Tadrax]

Awesome comparison, thanks! Subscribed! How much of an upgrade will the Maxwell be compared to a Sony Wh-1000xm3 and a SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (wired)? I used both of them for gaming (PS5) / music / movies.

[@TheQuickyouknow]

If you have the Nova Pros, don't waste your money unless you listen to a lot of music on your gaming headset. For gaming, the Novas are close enough.

[@Tadrax]

@@TheQuickyouknow thanks for the suggestion! Was thinking to keep the nova pros for gaming and just replace my xm3 with a maxwell instead. I use the xm3 primarily for music, sometimes movies and calls.

[@TheQuickyouknow]

@@Tadrax Interesting. The XM3s and Maxwell are in 2 completely different categories. The XM3s are travel headphones (walking outside, airplanes, working out, sitting in a Cafe, etc). The Maxwells are really a at home headset. I personally, wouldn't bring it outside of the house. If you're thinking of doing the things you mentioned at home with the Maxwell, that makes sense, but if you used the XM3s outside of the house and plan on dropping the Maxwells into that role, then I would reconsider. The Maxwells aren't comfortable for long term use like the XM3s are. Also, planar magnetic drivers are VERY fragile and will not withstand the pounding you can put dynamic drivers through (mostly as it relates to travel). The Stax SPIRIT S3 is a more mobile planar headphone and a better comparison to the XM3s.

[@Tadrax]

@@TheQuickyouknow good to know, thanks for the insight! I'll reconsider my use cases then.

[@donaldcarr26-ff3ko]

Do they make a headset with the sound for music and movies like the maxwell. And the ability to pinpoint footsteps in games like the pulse elite.

[@ad6m.]

Debating between a multi platform headset, would you go with the audeze maxwell or new astro a50x? I know maxwell probably has better audio but the weight kinda throws me off since it'll be on your head for hours and I imagine every gram matters when its ontop of your head lol, let me know your preference it'll help a lot

[@ALAYZA1000]

I have the maxwells it’s nice having a headset for multiple systems. The audio is crisp and the bass is decent

[@willp1333]

He hit on basically everything except that battery life 80 plus hours battery life with a $300 pair of headset and the detachable boom mic where if you're traveling they just look like regular headphones after you take off the mic and they sound much better for music not that it's made for it but they do the gaming phenomenal and the music pretty good with with the 80 hour battery life not to mention it takes 20 minutes of charging for about 12 hours of life. If you're going to use them for everything and want them to be your everything head set I would go with the Maxwell if you already have another pair of earbuds or headsets that you use for watching movies going to the gym and music then go with the Sony elite..

[@tomgillotti]

I just got mine yesterday, and they have a "clicking" sound in the left ear when I move my head. It sounds like something is hitting the PM driver. It happens whether they are powered on or off.

[@SteelCitySniperYT]

Same!! Number one reason I moved on from them cause it drove me crazy! Ended up getting the new Nova 5s and I’m not disappointed at all!

[@MrSitallewal1983]

Thats cuz of how they build it that sound Will always bet there

[@amantesalgaming]

Do you know the size of the planar magnetic drivers in the Playstation elite??

[@MrSitallewal1983]

I thi k it was 3.5 or 4 but they dont give a good bass at all sounds great but no bass

[@jamieallen8933]

Hey man Im a console player and I mainly play rainbow six seige should I buy the turtle beach stelth pros or something else and if so what EQ do you recommend for r6

[@MrSitallewal1983]

Buy nova pro and it will have the perfect eq for that game

[@Trai1b1aze]

How does the pulse perform/work on PC? Was tempted to get a Maxwell(xbox version) so that could use on Xbox, PC and PS5 but the weight/comfort is main concern.

[@1988antenne]

U can save the money and buy the PS5 version

[@AllDayErrDay.]

Can you compare them to the h9 inzone?

[@dyelon13]

I was leaning towards the maxwells, I have a pair of the LCD-GXs (b stock for the win), but wanted something that could live in my living room and were closed back for isolation… after this though I think I’m gonna have to go with the pulse elites! The cool wall charger and the other features for half seems like the move

[@TheTechne]

I would do the same

[@G82Watts]

Whats the best headset out of any for footsteps and gaming soley

[@TheModeRed]

Elite VS Penrose?

[@АндрейБыков-ж8п]

Or Orbit s vs elite?

[@ZekeBarzahd]

Pulse elites or razr blackshark v2 pro 2023?

[@MrSitallewal1983]

Razor of course

[@Brajzah]

I tried the Pulse Elite and it felt surprisingly cheap for a $150 headset. Also scratched veeeeeery easily on the side(I had seen a video on that and not believed it but lo and behold...). Didn't seem as comfortable as the Sony Pulse 3D(although those are now falling apart on me). Overall not satisfied with quality/longevity of Sony PlayStation products as of late.

[@xXKnightOfGod13]

Thank you about comparison could you do a comparison of PlayStation Pulse elite vs Razer blackshark v2 pro 2023 ?

[@alh5470]

can you please do the pulse explore ear buds?? the pulse elite/explore are lossless which means when you fire a bullet it should be instant to ear... no compression delay

[@TheColdest247]

The pulse elite earbuds are straight 🔥🔥🔥

[@xrecoveryx5526]

Hi man, I bought black shark v2 pro back in 2022 and dong it, and it was awesome, thank you, But I want to purchase the pulse elite and I wanted to know more about the base department of this headphones. Are they better than BLACKSHARKs or thay are worse , and overall which would you recommend for overall sound quality, Ps: I never have tried magnetic drivers And I want to listen to music with the headphones as well

[@colemoxie4209]

If you’re using on PlayStation, the pulse elites without a doubt, I picked mine up today and it’s light and day difference from the black sharks

[@Tira-BombaUY]

What i should choose between the pulse elite and the arctis nova 7p? Just for gaming i appreciate if someone can help me to choose

[@grendelicious]

Are there IEMs you would review?

[@TheTechne]

Have before, and testing some now

[@guybrushtwood]

I weighed the standard Maxwell pads and the Wicked Cushions. The pleather pads from Audeze come in at 20.4 grams each (40.8 grams for the pair), whereas the Wicked Cushions weighed in at 50.7 grams each (101.4 grams for the pair) It’s a pretty noticeable difference to me.

[@BucketNakedz]

Look into Defean earpads for the Maxwell.

[@jamesstevens968]

Yes those earpads are awesome I just utt got mine for the astro a50x ther better than the wicked cushions

[@v8706]

What’s your opinion about sennheiser momentum 4 s iam thinking of buying them for everything

[@pouriyamehr]

Can you do a comparison to Arctis Nova 7s

[@bensmith9175]

Elite 1. Low pressure on head meaning it slides of ways to easy. 2. Connection issues even with USB dongle. 3. Cant use volume function if connected to phone or other devices that play audio. 4. Limited with function 5. Blue light is annoying af can't turn off

[@phillypwner]

Dude it would look so sick if you colored over the green on the maxwell headband with a red paint pen

[@HTS21]

Bro, if you can, do a quad clash with these two and also the hyperx orbit and Penrose.

[@Jdb63]

Sidetone and mic quality on Pulse Elite are abysmal. How is the sidetone on the Maxwells?

[@lexx348]

Sidetone is adjustable and has dedicated button for control on maxwells

[@Jdb63]

@@lexx348 Got em a few days ago and the sidetone is great. I love the Maxwells

[@tristadela4376]

Getting my maxwells in 3 days! Cant wait!!

[@TheTechne]

your gonna love em man

[@embo22000]

They don't work at all. Just got mines and right war is no good. Then I looked online about it found tons of complains. Straight trash

[@stonie8629]

ive had mine for 7 months and I haven't had a single issue whatsoever@@embo22000

[@tristadela4376]

@@embo22000 5 of my buddies maxwell works perfectly. Can't wait I'm so stoke

[@jamesstevens968]

Your going to be sorry I've had my audeze maxwell for four months now they been sitting on my desk for three now there too too too heavy for every day usage and there boring there's no immersion and the app sucks stay safe and happy gaming to all

[@Games.Gadgets.Sports]

if i have the turtle beach recon 500 like new is the pulse e;ie worth upgrading?

[@TheTechne]

yes big time

[@Games.Gadgets.Sports]

@@TheTechne your making my decision tough lol thanks for the reply! I may pull the trigger then

[@weisnoobs]

Awesome comparison, new sub here :) I'm currently using the Corsair Virtuoso ( The regular one, not the Pro or XT ) on my PS5. Would the Pulse Elites be a decent replacement?

[@tedunseth3966]

The Elite is a stripped down version of the maxwell which is the best gaming headset for both PS and Xbox

[@nazarethproductions7095]

Stealth pro vs pulse elite, right now I’m on the fence knowing I can get stealth pro for $200 or save and get the pulse elite for $150

[@TheTechne]

go pulse elite

[@divacroft1034]

stealth pro is more like 400usd

[@nazarethproductions7095]

@@divacroft1034 I can get them for $200(open box ) , new they are worth $300-350 (New). That’s why I said I can can find them for $50 dollar price between pulse elite.

[@nazarethproductions7095]

@@divacroft1034I can get it for $200, but it looks like stealth pro is way better than pulse elite

[@birdsoup777]

bought Pulse Elite hoping for a light weight alternative to my Maxwells. They are going back.

[@Amadeus_]

Maxwells are going back or Pulse Elite? Needs clarification.

[@madzmikes]

Ordered pulse elite coz I can't justify myself buying the much expensive maxwell.. Great Review as always

[@TheTechne]

I would do the same

[@booster0001]

Should I get the nova arctis 7p or the pulse elite?

[@Justmeandmy20cents]

The only Nova headset that sounds amazing if EQd, is the pro wireless. But between these two then it's clearly the Pulse Elite, I got the pulse Explore and those sound ridiculously good, especially for that price. Audeze knocked it out of the part with these two.

[@booster0001]

@@Justmeandmy20cents thanks

[@CptAloevera]

Would u recommend them for listening to music on high end quality? ​@@Justmeandmy20cents

[@MrSitallewal1983]

​@@Justmeandmy20centspulse Elite sounds great but has build problems thta give unwanted sounds nova pro aint that good either

[@MrSitallewal1983]

​Elite isn't that good it has alot of problems with the build and connectivity and has totaly no bass

[@MATTE.U.K]

I had no idea Sony purchased Audeze i wonder what that will mean for the future as a maxwell owner?

[@MrSitallewal1983]

Elite is already a result of that 😂🤣😂😉

[@prinz09]

What about the steelseries Arctic Nova 7? Elite is better?

[@MrSitallewal1983]

Better its Just what you prefer more steelseries has much more bass elite has much more immersion and a better mic

[@xenon_shrinky5645]

How does the pulse elite compare to the astro A50x?

[@TheTechne]

a lot less $

[@xenon_shrinky5645]

@@TheTechne fair point😂

[@MrSitallewal1983]

​@@TheTechnenope not elite can be used with Bluetooth outside and more while the astro needs its base to work elite has less bass but the sound Quality is great and its alot cheaper

[@enriquesol]

Does it pick up audio from speaker sayur playing music full volume will my partner hear it?

[@hitman.123]

Can you do a compare with the skin series headset with the new PlayStation one?

[@guybrushtwood]

The pulse elite seems to have too many issues for it to be a recommendation. When you have competition like the SS Nova 7 for just a touch extra (sometimes the same price when on sale) Seems that features took priority over build and sound with the Pulse

[@nazarethproductions7095]

Sound on nova 7 is trash, build quality on pulse elite is questionable right now but as far as sound quality, pulse elite takes it all day for the type of drivers they have and option to EQ without any problems

[@Acconda]

Are the elites better at imagining than Maxwell / stealth pro / nova pro ? A showdown in competitive games is needed :) I personally don’t think Maxwell are good at fps and if elites are the same then…

[@digitalspecter]

I know these are not in the same category but if you want incredible headphones for fps games check out AKG K712 pro's. I use them either wired or with a bluetooth DAC and they're just insane with imaging (I also love the soundstage).

[@MrSitallewal1983]

Elites are great for the sound but the build Quality is not that good

[@Techgnome21]

Can the sony ones connect to pc too?

[@MrSitallewal1983]

Probaly Will with the dongle or Bluetooth

[@madant7777]

Maxwell can be EQ-ed to be a solid boombox with a hefty punch.

[@Gubers]

Considering switching to Elite from Maxwells. Tired of having issues with Maxwells. Audeze makes good sound reproduction but everything else is just okay to kind of bad IMO.

[@XxKentokixX]

What problems have you had with the Maxwells? I'm about to buy them and I want to choose well.

[@Gubers]

@@XxKentokixX First issue was the swivel joint came undone on one side. Manufacturing technique was such that I couldn’t get it back on myself. RMA’d and they sent me new Maxwell’s. Those lasted 11 months and the left driver started going out. RMA’d and they sent me a new pair again. Just got them back a few days ago. So far so good. It’s hard to recommend or sway people against purchasing the Maxwells. They are very solid, sound great and the customer service is top notch. I RMA’d my last pair out of official warranty and they didn’t even bat an eye over it. So, I dunno. If you want the best sound and you care more about customer service than anything else I’d say go for it.

[@NotGStacks]

People dont talk about how god awful quality control is on Maxwell's. I was drooling over them for the total of 2 days my pair was functional. Save your time and money and buy another headset. It's so upsetting because the maxwell's were one of the best sounding headsets I've ever owned. I've owned headsets from budget range to the $2,000 range. Unless you can get a risk free warranty to cover your maxwells do not get them. The pulse elite sound like a great deal at its price point as well!

[@Cnzcia]

You should compare them to the Astro A50X

[@MrSitallewal1983]

Simple they have Bluetooth and can be used outside astro cant cuz you need the base at all time

[@leehamlet5900]

Ok I'll keep the Maxwells. You put me onto the Penrose and Maxwell so thanks!

[@Unknown-jg4uq]

Can you use the pulse elite on a pc and getting the full experience? Like eq settings and stuff

[@TheTechne]

your last saved eq is what will b e saved. but you cant change them on pc

[@waifoos3213]

U can eq them with steelseries sonar software

[@MrPT98]

I hope you don´t have to update your firmware over the PS5 before u can use them as i don´t have one and will only use them for PC. Hope it works. Otherwise i have to lookout for a new friend, who has a PS5 🤣🤣🤣

[@bryanCLXT]

I just got some TB 600max gen2 xbox version in the artic camo I use it on my ps5 in my living room series x in the room. plenty happy but shit the review make me want a new set heck I bought the maxgen2 from ur review

[@MrKillasling]

Does anyone happen to know the driver size for the Pulse Elite? The maxwells have 90mm drivers if im not mistaken.

[@MrSitallewal1983]

9 mm dont think so 5 mm maybe elites are 4 if I remembered it correctly

[@michaelklein3244]

So im not listening to music at all with my gaming headeset. I have the portal and ps5. I feel like i shoukd go with the pulse elite with out doubt i guess. Wish i could test these against the explore vecause i just dont know. I play singke player games and apex / helldivers as far as multiplayer

[@joeyn.9135]

in your Pulse Elite review video, you said the pads aren't removable. other people have said the same (which is super weird). now you're saying you hope WC makes a new pair for them? 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️ i was actually looking forward to maybe replacing my Maxwell with the Pulse Elite but this one point about the pads is a dealbreaker. these soft pads will most definitely wear out sooner then later and then.... what?

[@TheTechne]

I don’t run an ear pad business. I can only hope WC finds a way to do this, that’s it man. 🤦‍♂️

[@lorddrifter7296]

Def wanna kno how these stack up against the stealth 700 max gen 2

[@theverdict2022]

Ok so these one or Steelseries nova pro?

[@Seitenwerk]

Maxwell of course.

[@Zato_28]

Vs razer 2023 ?

[@paulgal]

I had the maxwells for one day the weight was unbearable. Also the app doesn’t work properly you can’t eq the headphones whilst playing a game which is useless as you need to see what eq works. They’re very fatiguing . I have steel series articis 7p and think they’re better . However music on the maxwells was superb but far too uncomfortable especially for someone with glasses.

[@rasmus7974]

Totally agree. I returned my Maxwells because anything >20% sidetone was creating a really distinct buzzing/white noise if no other sound was playing. (And if you used Sidetone without the external mic and took of the headset at an angle, they screamed a really unpleasant high pitched sound. Seemed almost dangerous for your hearing. The Audeze windows app worked the first time. After that I had to unplug/plug the dongle in every time to get a connection with the app. And everyone saying they're comfortable and have no clamp force? It was exhausting after one hour, and the ear pads were like a sauna. And this is not even considering the weight (which I didn't mind). Thx for sharing. I'm considering the Arctis Nova Pro, and your comment seem to verify I'm on the right track.

[@chickmagnet0987]

Audeze……..⬇️ . . . . . . . . . . . . Nuts…

[@yurarnd8135]

Inzone H7 vs Pulse Elite Pls

[@MrSitallewal1983]

Elite wins that by far unless you want more bass

[@Underliningsquare]

Does the elite sound a lot better than the 3D?

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

Yea better and they also work with the 3D audio

[@Majin_B]

Is this music sounds or gaming sound

[@hxpnotick]

Pulse elite or arctic nova pros??

[@MrSitallewal1983]

Elite has more immersion better mic and better anc nova pro has better bass much but more expensive elite works on tv via Bluetooth nova pro doesn't elite is half the price so if you dont care about the base elite is the better choice

[@Bogip]

thank you sir. I own both headsets now

[@andrewp6985]

I have the maxwells…usually use open back headphones. The maxwells sound quality is far superior to any other closed back gaming headphones. Every pair of Sony pulse headphones I’ve had since ps3 have broken QUICK. They suck

[@blueridge8992]

Of course, the comparison all of us PS5/PS Portal owners are waiting for is the Elite vs the Explore buds

[@MrSitallewal1983]

Comparing in ear with over ear is Just stupid there is nothing to compare Just what you like better in eat Will never beat a good over the ear headset

[@JPJensen87]

I ordered a set. Love your reviews. Keep up the great content my guy

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Sony should release a Mobius II