Everything You NEED to Know About PlayStation's PULSE Elite Headset

[@Octorious]

Will you be getting the Elite headset? Let me know why/why not! 👇 Also, please consider subscribing if you enjoyed this video & want to see more PlayStation content. That's what I'm all about & I'm nearing 100K, so it is genuinely appreciated! 😊💙

[@hp1799]

The only reason I’ll purchase this is for FPS rainbow six siege for footstep and on these headsets, you’re able to lower your teammate volume in the game. That’s the news I purchased it.

[@Octorious]

@@hp1799 I hope you enjoy it when you get it! :)

[@hp1799]

@@Octorious The two reason I’m gonna buy it is because of FPS if the footsteps are good and I’m able to lower my teammates voice down or don’t like the white color, but I’m gonna wait for the black when I come out and play with these for now

[@fraincs]

I need it for my Portal

[@petermulder7480]

How much better is it then the first 3D headset from Sony ?

[@SpawnPoiint]

Nice video dude! Great coverage.

[@Octorious]

Thanks so much man! I'm really glad you think so! 😊

[@Sizzle-sk5rc]

Bloobies???

[@Concrete_is_cOoL]

@@SpawnPoiint yo both of ur videos are soooo helpful

[@Darth_Zabrak]

Picking up my Pulse Elite after work today, im incredibly excited to get to get it

[@Octorious]

I'm excited for you to get it!! Let me know your thoughts and I hope the video helps you too 😊

[@vulgo_uchiha]

@@Octorious In terms of sound, is it better than the Pulse 3D?

[@ruki_okorodudu]

Where do you live? Here in Canada it doesn't come out till tmrw

[@Darth_Zabrak]

@@ruki_okorodudu I'm in australia

[@Octorious]

@@Darth_Zabrak Lucky Australians living in the future! 😅😂

[@solopautb6976]

Wow, someone was mentioning that your video was the best but... Now that I have seen 7 videos before yours I can only say, NICE JOB! It is really complete and descriptive, speaking about the pros and cons, describing how it works, really nice information when you are looking for in deep opinion of this product. Also, appretiated that you didn't destroyed the box like others I have seen....

[@EmperorRosko]

Good video, glad you mentioned sidetone, though no reviewer so far has mentioned if it’s actually usable. Many headsets implement sidetone, yet as soon as game audio starts, it’s so low, it’s pointless even being there. The Steelseries 7P or Nova 7P have had the best sidetone so far, giving me my voice at the same level as the game so I’m never drowned out.

[@Octorious]

Thank you! As I said in the video, it's not really something I use anyway and would be more interested in a similar feature for ambient noise rather than for monitoring my own voice; I can't stand hearing myself haha. That said, I did just give sidetone a proper test, and it does seem to be usable and loud at high levels. As it's a feature I always avoid though, I can't say my word is the best on this as I'm not really comparing it to anything.

[@zaksaret3916]

is there any eq for pc ? and how they for pc only.... thanks

[@Octorious]

Unfortunately, you can only change the EQ on the PS5 for now, but once you do, those settings are saved on your PS5. You could always use a friend's PS5 to change the EQ if you want and then it'll save permanently when using it on PC (a pain I know, but a workaround until they maybe add a way to do this). For PC only though, they are great! I edited a good chunk of this video whilst wearing them and it was a great experience.

[@madridda]

I just got mine today in the mail. Big upgrade from the ps4 gold headset I've been using for many years.

[@Octorious]

Oh yeah that's a huge step up! Enjoy :D

[@turtleanton6539]

Indeed😊

[@PeterDB90]

Completely agree about hearing sounds that I'm sure I haven't heard before - I experienced the same with these headphones, I played Destiny 2 on PC and even without adjusting any settings, the sound was so crisp (typically I have low treble, high bass setup, so the crispness was new to me) and I could hear little details in the music, the rockets/ships, the gunshots, the sword swings, everything - it's like there was a whole range of sound that was muted for me before.

[@jefftaylor7130]

Does anyone know how to make it so you hear your own voice?

[@lanceamus777]

Maybe watch the video? 😅

[@lanceamus777]

Maybe watch the video you commented on? 😅

[@RomboutVersluijs]

@9:38 you made an error i believe. The oulse elite pslink dingke doesnt have this kink button thats inly on the the oukse 3d. Kinda weird. Because for pulse ekite inneed to disconnect and reconnect the dongle when there is a connection issue

[@wipeable_toga38]

I put it on Bluetooth mode than after it couldn't connect to the ps5 and still blinking blue what do I do

[@KC4Three]

Do you have EQ settings for Warzone? I can’t find anything anywhere….😩 I would highly appreciate it.

[@Octorious]

Are you wanting EQ for the best sounding and most realistic experience, or for the competitive edge? Just try the shooter preset if your wanting the competitive edge as I find that to be quite good already. You can tune it further from there too if you find there's still too much bass in gunshots or footsteps still don't stand out enough

[@KC4Three]

@@Octorious I’m trying to get a competitive edge. With my pulse 3D‘s I was able to pin point where my opponents are. Now I can’t really tell how close they are, if they’re one or two levels above or below me. Which makes it super frustrating. The shooter preset + „which audio mode(CoD menu)“? Since they are also all very different.

[@luigihatesyou4217]

Is it better compared to the inzone H9

[@jesuscervantesj82]

I pick mine on the 1st of March and I will be honest with you my make quality really improved. Most of my viewers on Twitch notice how much better quality and Clarity in my voice. When I extend the mic out even playing World of Tanks feels different in my honest opinion. You can listen to sounds much better and in a wider stage listening to the splatter of water listening to fence breaking apart while you run over it in a tank and just the fact that you run over mud or make gravel fly as you're driving the tank. It sounds so realistic and amazing. These are a game changer and for $149 with planner magnetic drivers the aggressive futuristic beautiful design they offer and the fact that they are amazing. It's a steal. I love them.

[@gammerkid5659]

Can you make a fix video because my pulse elite headset isnt connecting to my phone

[@branguem4115]

That’s crazy I’ve been having the same issue

[@Octorious]

Check the part of the video where I show how to pair it with a phone. You need to hold it for 8 seconds until you get blue flashing lights and only let go at that point and THEN scan. Let go on a different light colour or different noise, and it won't work. Make sure to follow my instructions carefully :)

[@Dano2k0]

I’m tryna connect the pulse elite to my phone but pulse elite is not coming up on my Bluetooth settings

[@natebzie]

Same problem

[@natebzie]

Try pressing and holding the button a little longer. I got it to pair finally.

[@Octorious]

Make sure you hold the button down for 8 seconds until you get a BLUE light flashing like I show in the video. Do NOT let go when any other colour light flashes or you hear another noise after about 4 seconds as that's actually the point to release the button to turn it off. Hope that helps!

[@Dano2k0]

@@Octorious thanks it helped btw

[@Dano2k0]

@@Octorious thx worked the first time I accidentally disconnected again when I press the button to turn it on I don’t see the green light flash

[@JSC_G]

I’m excited. I’ve had the Turtlebeach Stealth Pros but they are so heavy on my head. I’m making the switch to these! Preordered from Amazon but they aren’t arriving till March 10th!

[@Octorious]

Oh the shipment time sucks! It'll 100% be worth the wait though :)

[@ProWarAdvocate]

If you can in your region, I would cancel and order from PlayStation direct, it looks like those will ship faster and it’ll still be free

[@memoisnothere3537]

If you just preorder directly from PlayStation, or anywhere else for that matter, they are supposed to arrive the day of release. The Amazon date kinda threw me off and I thought it was some sort of mistake

[@bigboxer2]

I just picked them up from my local target you should cancel and check target

[@izlord50]

I canceled my Amazon preorder and get it from bestbuy it’s getting delivered this Friday

[@Skyman58]

Would you say the bass is similar, better, or worse than the original Pulse 3Ds? Thanks.

[@Octorious]

Bass specifically is better - all aspects of the audio is a good step-up. I hope you find the video useful too :)

[@Skyman58]

@@Octorious Thank u so much

[@theoatlas7315]

They say that when connecting the elite via bluetooth with a mobile phone for example, the quality of sound in listening to music is not so good and the more you crank up thevolume the more distortion the base sounds. Is it true ?

[@Kruz3r]

@MrSitallewal83 You can still technically use it even if it's retracted.

[@cured_bacon647]

@MrSitallewal83its a negligible difference honestly

[@c1nc3r3]

How Do You Mute The Mic For Game/Party Chat, When Dual Connected With Your Phone Taking A Call? i Have One Myself Nd The Only Fix I’ve Been Able To Come Up With At This Point Is To “Mute Game Voice Chat” Button, But Then i Cant Hear Anyone Nd Miss Out On Game Convo, But It Gets All Little Frustrating When I’m Tryna Have A Separate Conversation Ya Know? Other Than That, i LOVE This Headset With My Dual Sense Edge!

[@tdm17mn]

How does this fare on pc? Does it have a chatmix dial?

[@brianalfaro2182]

What kinda speaker you using?

[@BamBam546PS]

I just brought the elites a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for the info given on them. I will be readjusting them on ps5.

[@tbecket4890]

Your vid on the pulse explore was the best amongst many that led to me subbing and this follows through as well. I’m a stickler with comfort and worry these may feel too tight or pinchy at the ears and/or hot and may end up getting the explore.

[@TheColdest247]

I ended up purchasing both the pulse elite and the pulse explore. I'm loving both, but the fact that I play vr a lot I might just end up keeping the pulse explore because overall they sound amazing. Either way you can't go wrong with either one you buy.

[@tbecket4890]

@@TheColdest247 Yea, i bet the elites can be too cumbersome with the vr added…I ended up grabbing the explore just waiting for them to be delivered.

[@Octorious]

Hey! So sorry for the slow response. I really appreciate this a lot and am very glad you've found my coverage of the 2 devices to be among the best! So much effort goes in, so am super glad it pays off. 😊 I find both the elite and explore super comfortable. I noticed you ordered the explore in the end too, and I hope you are enjoying them! You'll have to let me know your thoughts now you've had them for a bit 😊

[@TheColdest247]

@@Octorious Since I've had them, I think they're truly amazing. The planar drivers really steal show. After I found the correct ear tips the sound and comfort improved greatly. I normally get around six hours of battery life, and I love the fact that it fully charges up in 40 minutes which is really nice as well. I really loved the elites as well, but I have to regrets going the earbud route. I just don't get the fact that I still don't understand how I see reviewer's that love the elites, but hate the explores, when both are excellent at what they do.

[@ApurrrkyPSVR2gamecat]

I have the original pulse 3d headset. Does it have enough bonus features from the original to justify buying it?

[@Octorious]

I feel like to go through all of that would take me longer than if you just watched the video fully to be honest. 😅 I do cover this! 😊 But if you don't want to, then my short answer would be if you have the money, yes, for sound quality and comfort alone it is worth the upgrade imo, even ignoring all the other features it has I show off in this vid :)

[@ApurrrkyPSVR2gamecat]

@@Octorious thank you. Yeah I was at work so I didn't have the time at the moment lol

[@Octorious]

@ApurrrkyPSVR2gamecat That's fair! Would definitely encourage watching if you get the chance but if not, hope my answer still helped 😊

[@EyeForKnowledge.]

Got mine today. Very uncomfortable with PSVR2. Going to mess with them a little more to try and fine tune them. But so far I’m not impressed. Putting them under the VR, you can’t really bring the back side of the VR’s head band down to the proper spot to lock it in for one. For two, the VR pushes the cups into your ears making g them very uncomfortable after about 30 minutes. Over the VR headset and there’s a big gap where sound leaks out. Without the VR on, the weight is all in the cups and not enough tightness on the headband so they slide down. And if you tilt your head, they move around a lot. So there will be a lot of adjustments while in game. In 4 hours of use, I’ve had them drop connection 6 times and I’ve reset the adapter twice. I’m not impressed. Giving them another day or two because I really love the sound and want to keep them. But if I can’t get them where they work and are comfortable, they’ll be going back.

[@mr.ammardfdf2458]

Why is there a long type-C Cable? Should I connect the cable to both the console and joystick to get all the features_ mainly the 3D sound? What is the use of this long cable?

[@Alejimbe_D_CatAllergic_Gamecat]

Does it fit well with psvr2?

[@isaacminiard3200]

He said it fits well; and not uncomfortable at all

[@Alejimbe_D_CatAllergic_Gamecat]

He said it's comfortable. I'm asking if it fits well while wearing a psvr2 headset​@@isaacminiard3200

[@Octorious]

Hey sorry for the slow response here! It should do yes, though I find it comfier and a better fit if I put it on BEFORE the VR which is admittedly a bit weird, but there's a perfect gap for it so maybe what was actually intended.

[@vulcan4d]

Interesting headphones through if they use a flat driver why are they still so big?

[@Octorious]

I imagine there probably are reasons for that on an audio level, but to me, the bigger size allows them to have better cushioned cups which is a huge improvement, and creates a more comfortable seal around where it meets your head to prevent sound leakage.

[@rodneyrose8264]

Can you charge it with out puting it on the wall to charge it

[@TheRealSupraVision]

How did you get the audio/chat slider to not be greyed out? I have the elite and when I go in there mines greyed out.

[@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?

[@deltaout9339]

HDR off is better ?

[@NarLyNaRdi]

Can you adjust the chat/gameplay to?

[@stromtrooper7118]

Is such app available on PC?

[@loitersquadX]

Is it better than the pulse explore

[@Octorious]

I think both are great! I love how the pulse explore are more portable and lightweight for use with the Portal & VR2, but I do really love the comfort, fit and sound quality from the Elite.

[@loitersquadX]

@@Octorioushelp me choose one please. Pulse explore? Pulse elite or inzone buds. I need ur help

[@Octorious]

@@loitersquadX I think I'd go for the Pulse Elite unless portability is important to you and you prefer earbuds for that reason.

[@loitersquadX]

@@Octorious thank u, you are the best!!!

[@BaltimusPrime]

I’ve used it for GOW ragnarok and the bass booster doesn’t help 😔 sounds too light compared to shooter games feels like the aux option is best?

[@Joe-if5rq]

Can you connect both pulse elite and pulse explore to the same usb link adapter.?

[@Octorious]

Yes you can! :) Not sure why you would ever need more than just the 2, but each link adapter can support 8 different connections.

[@dcollie20]

Went on copped these jawns this weekend,now bring on Stellar Blade,I love the immersion with the dual sense,and the planar magnetic drivers from the pulse elites 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JuanTorres-ig7nv]

Hola, que tipo de cargador usas para conectarlos por medio del gancho, usas el de algun celular en especifico?

[@samanph44]

Do you think i should get these or the steelseries nova 7??

[@Octorious]

I don't have the steelseries so I can't comment directly on comfort, perceived audio quality etc, BUT I don't believe the nova 7P use planar magnetic drivers. The Pulse Elite DOES, and for sound quality, which is what matters most at the end of the day, planar drivers will produce better sound closer to the developers intentions 99% of the time. Hope that and the rest of the video helps. 😊👍

[@hp1799]

Is it better than the skill series headset the one that cost $300 I will purchase this test too FPS games

[@Octorious]

I can't compare directly as I haven't used that, but as mentioned in the video, I think the Elite is excellent and you get a lot for the money.

[@hp1799]

@@Octorious It’s made by skill series. It’s supposed to be $390. I have it. The only reason I don’t like that product is you cannot loyal, teammate voice endgame at all. I’m thinking about picking these up. I just place an order for tomorrow.

[@5MURF0]

Do you know how to set up in game chat audio? I tried doing it in the settings but it wont let me adjust it at all.

[@Octorious]

Do you mean the game chat and game audio balance? If so, go to the sound menu, and there should be a slider there when the headset is connected. If you have an edge, you can use the FN key and the left/right d-pad buttons too :)

[@5MURF0]

@@Octorious Yes the audio balance, for some reason mines appears grey as in off and i cannot adjust it. I also found a similar screenshot online. Im not sure if i have to turn something else on

[@Octorious]

@@5MURF0 This is weird! What game are you in? Make sure you are actively in game chat when trying to adjust it. If you are just in the game menu and not in a game with the voice chat channels open, it won't detect that you have a game chat to be able to adjust the balance of.

[@fatboy070786]

Having the same issue. I was in a cod lobby and I couldn’t change the audio. It was grey out. Tried doing it on the UI and thru the controller and no luck

[@5MURF0]

@@Octorious i will give it a try when i get home buts just like the other person commented its while playing COD as well

[@jessecumba]

Is adjusting the game audio and chat audio easy? I notice that those buttons are no longer on the headsets like on the pulse 3d. I'm asking cause I'm debating on this headset and the inzone 5

[@elvisorascanin6803]

Hi, can you please give me link for headset stand you are using in video. Thanks

[@Gamooma]

Hi, thnx for the review! Is it better than Sony inzone h5? They are in the same price range right now and I wondering… thanks

[@InstitutoMatono]

Do you prefer these or the explore? In terms of comfort, practicability and sound quality? Thanks a lot and nice review.

[@Octorious]

Thank you! It is a tough one ngl, but if I was looking to choose between the 2, I'd go for the Elite myself for a couple reasons. First off, it is quite a bit cheaper, but also when it comes to sound quality, I do find it to be more impressive. That said, it could just be that I still haven't found the perfect seal and fit with the explore (though I think I have as they do sound really good). Both are extremely comfortable, so it's just a matter of whether you prefer headphones or earbuds (I use the explore with VR2 because it's cooler and more comfortable when you have another big headset on too). Practicability wise, the Elite are less portable as they're bigger, but then the fact they come with that charging hanger is really convenient for making sure it's always fully charged. I love both, but yeah I would probably go for the elite if I was only getting one.

[@tgreg9542]

Is it worth the upgrade??? Because GameStop doesn’t want l my old day one 3d pulse headphones so damn ima have 2 headpuones

[@5MURF0]

For me it is, i got these mainly for the mic but overall its an upgrade. I just bought my Pulse 3D when the PS5 "slim" came out in November. Now im stuck with 3 headsets out of 4. I had the PS4 Gold Wireless Stereo which i threw away, i kept the other PS4 Gold Wireless, PS5 Pulse 3D and now the Pulse Elite. Would make a nice decoration for a gameroom though.

[@PauloGabrielSposito]

Hello! Nice video! Im trying the triple tap button to access the settings, but appears a block sign on the right top of the screen and dont go to settings page. Can you help me? Ty

[@emack8136]

Are they on ear or over ear as the ear cups look small

[@Octorious]

The same as the Pulse 3D so over ear. The cups are quite large and should fit everyone :)

[@NOMADICER103]

Is it just me or did Playstation remove the “Enhance Sound Quality” setting? Mine is not there and I do remember the setting being there and increasing the sound quality of the headphones.

[@j13olivas]

I just got the pulse elite and I was wondering whats better stereo mode or 3D audio and linear PCM or Dolby Atmos and which audio output to have

[@FrostyDeagz]

Dolby atmosphere for movies 3d audio for games

[@hernando_alfonso8944]

My mic does not Work in Twitch Stream, do I have to Change something in the settings ?

[@DanBr0wn77]

Can the cups come off to replace them?

[@TheDeathNote2]

No

[@divacroft1034]

If you plug cable to ps4 and blutooh to pc do you hear both at same time?

[@hamzatkarimov2866]

What do you think

[@divacroft1034]

@@hamzatkarimov2866 I think you are 4 months late to comments section.

[@TheFenryr7]

Does this pulse elite headset have the MONITOR (Interrupt) function like the 3d pulse? Can the chat and game audio be adjusted?

[@DetroitLimey]

If you have the elite controller just hold down the function button and the cross pad adjusts volume and chat mix. Otherwise it’s volume only on the headset and mic is adjusted in menu

[@seen566]

Does the chat mix work with this headset?

[@Octorious]

Yes it does :) Works with the dualsense edge quick controls too as shown :D

[@sitoleta0913]

Buenas, el balance de audio no puedo modificarlo sabrías por qué ? Sale en color gris sin poder ajustarlo. Gracias.

[@sicparvismagna6526]

Hi amazing review! Would you recommend these headphones to someone who does not own a PS5? I was thinking of using them as my main new headphones for the PC

[@Octorious]

Thanks so much, it means a lot! :D Your main caveats when using them on PC are that you have no way to change the EQ officially without any weird workarounds that may exist, so if you dont like the EQ, you cant change it without first connecting them to a PS5. Then also, you dont get Sony's Tempest 3D audio engine benefits, BUT if you have got dolby atmos or DTS:X for headphones on windows, then these do also sound good. I think they could be a good choice for PC only, but definitely lose some of their charm that they have when used with PS5.

[@sicparvismagna6526]

@@Octorious Objectively I've never been an expert in tweaking those EQ settings so I don't think It's a huge deal breaker for me (if I learn eventually I can always sneak into a friend house with a ps5 and change them😂). Yes I do have Dolby Atmos, and the idea of being able to also pair it to my phone at the same time it's quite convenient! Honestly I'm mostly attracted to those fancy planar magnetic drivers. For that price most reviewers said that it's something very hard to find! Eventually I might also buy a ps5 one day so who knows!

[@vulgo_uchiha]

which would be better? pulse elite, astro a10, steelseries nova 1 or razer blackshark V2 X?

[@Jomygunz]

I think out of all of those options the pulse elite would be best for you

[@vulgo_uchiha]

Thank you very much friend, will you also get the new pulse?

[@Octorious]

I mean out of those options, the Pulse Elite is FAR ahead in basically every way. Definitely the Pulse Elite from the options you've listed.

[@vulgo_uchiha]

​@@OctoriousThank you very much for responding, I'll get it then

[@robobass25]

I love the headset but I’m confused how do you mute in game so to take a call and then have it kick back in again?

[@Octorious]

Glad you like it! I don't think you can have that happen automatically. Don't mute the mic on the headset cos that mutes it for both, but you can try muting in-game or in-party (though this is a couple more steps), and then undoing that when finished with the call.

[@robobass25]

@@Octorious hmm ok. Will mess around with it and see. Cos the way they made it out to be was if you press the mute mic on the controller it mutes your game chat but not the phone chat. On mine it does both. Can’t work out how to make them seperate

[@Koby2k07]

i have an issue with my puls elite. I can easily connect my Puls Elite to the USB A in the PC, but not to my PS5. It's like my PS5 can't read it or something. Would you know how I solve this.

[@m4nc1n1]

Do these have Audeze tech?

[@Octorious]

Yes. The drivers are manufactured by, and designed by Audeze.

[@Scubasgamecorner]

Ordered my set will be here tomorrow 🤘🤘

[@chrisrodriguez4675]

How’s the sound quality compare to the pulse explore?

[@GevatterToth]

Much better 3D Audio

[@Octorious]

Better imo as the drivers are larger. I do think the explore sound excellent but I'm not a fan of how awkward it is to find the sweet spot until you do get that good audio quality. The elite you instantly get that great audio quality if you follow the tips I gave in this vid, and the level of each frequency is perfect for games, music and films. I think I'd choose these over the buds personally as they are cheaper too. I'll be using these with my PS5, and my buds with the Portal. 😊

[@isaacminiard3200]

Does it fit with PSVR2?

[@Octorious]

Yes. The headband has a lot of adjustability to it so it isn't uncomfortable at all when using them together.

[@isaacminiard3200]

Thanks!

[@TheBeauzel]

I was hoping to use this with the PS link for my PS5 and then use Bluetooth to connect it to my computer for gaming. It would be one at a time. Do you know if that takes an audio quality hit, or does it need a second PS link for that to work best?

[@Octorious]

PS Link would be far superior. Bluetooth audio is known to be very poor for gaming on most devices for both latency and quality (which is why PlayStation don't natively support it). On Windows especially though, Bluetooth audio is honestly abysmal. I'd absolutely recommend PS Link on both. I can't use Bluetooth with my PC at all with any headphones, always have to use a native adapter or an aux cord if I want no latency and good quality :)

[@sjonwallace191]

I cant wait. I ordered from ps direct and they will be here tomorrow. Im ready to see how big s difference it is from my steel series.

[@Octorious]

I hope you're impressed by it! You'll have to let me know your thoughts 😊

[@jamesstevens968]

Hi how do these sound for games also for sports games or are they trash I'm coming from the astro a50x and the audeze maxwell but there too heavy they give me a headache thanks stay safe and happy gaming to all

[@sjonwallace191]

@@jamesstevens968 the sound is night and day compared to your arctis If youve never had plantar magnetic drivers than prepare to be mind blown Thats how it was for me bc i wasnt spending 300 bucks on a headset. As far as comfort yesterday i wore em all evening gaming then decide to try em with white noise as i slept. They were comfortable all night just foe me to hop back in hd2 early this morning for another 2 hour session. Its one of the best purchases i have made

[@heimrheljar]

Can you adjust chat volume while in a part like the 3d ones?

[@Octorious]

Not direct on the headset, but I show a couple ways on how to do so in the video. Can either use the UI which takes like 2 steps, or you can use the edge controller's FN buttons if you have one :)

[@lambo2655]

That option in your thumbnail that says “change this” doesn’t appear in my sound options menu, what gives?

[@Octorious]

The thumbnail is a visualisation of the content. Thus, that option in the thumbnail is the culmination of the several settings and tips I give throughout the video to enhance sound quality. So, instead of having a cluttered thumbnail with several arrows pointing to a couple settings and also positioning of the headset, all the tips throughout the video and condensed into the one option. It's a simplified visual representation of the content at hand. If I didn't show how to enhance sound quality in the video, then yes it would of course be clickbait, but as I show several ways to do that, it's just a visual representation of that.

[@e2g233]

How did you get the chat option !? To game sound vs chat sound!? And also nice video 15:03

[@TheDeathNote2]

Triple press power button

[@e2g233]

Did that and nothing!?

[@e2g233]

I can’t access it

[@Octorious]

Thank you! Are you playing COD by any chance? I've seen a few people say that option is greyed out when playing COD specifically suggesting it's a bug with how COD treats game chat and is something they'd need to fix. If not, let me know and we can troubleshoot together. :)

[@e2g233]

@@Octorious yes I am and it is greyed out !

[@goodyuk09]

I’m torn between these and the steelseries artic nova pro? But the price for the nova is just to expensive ! What are these like for call of duty ?

[@Jomygunz]

I been using the arctis nova pro for about a year now and it sounds really nice just the downside is there mic but you not the one hearing it so it ok :) and it will last a good couple years compared to PlayStation headphones 🎧 that usually last a year before it start to break But you have to mess with the EQ a bit to find the clearest sound for both headsets. And if you want to update the nova pro you need a window computer to download the GG Software for it

[@Octorious]

I can't compare to the arctic nova pros, but just speaking from experience with the Elite, COD sounds great! If you're aiming for realism, then bass boost EQ sounds excellent and as immersive as heck, but if you're wanting it for the competitve edge, then the shooter eq allows that too. You can finetune it even more to hear footsteps better, but the shooter preset itself does a very good job of that. I think you'll find them to be good for it! :)

[@OutbreakPerfectDvJ]

The steelseries arctis nova 7 p or 7 X , its almost the same price $160 and they sound amazing, and the sidetone is fantastic .

[@whatthefact2423]

does any headphone brand can able to connect to that USB dongle?

[@Octorious]

No. Only the Pulse Explore and Elite. It's a proprietary wireless protocol for audio from Sony for latency-free lossless wireless audio and thus requires the matching tech in the audio device too. Hope that answers your question! :)

[@whatthefact2423]

thank you so much @@Octorious

[@DG-us9jw]

Do you guys know if people in game can hear you if you unmute to answer a call?

[@Octorious]

Yes. Unmuting the microphone will unmute it for both Bluetooth and for the PS Link connection.

[@CRAZED_CURT87]

Just bought the new headset lasts night im looking for the bests settings for warzone 3 as u all know the footsteps audio in that game hasnt been what it needs to be any help would be a big major jump in the advantage for that game

[@Octorious]

Have you tried the built-in Shooter EQ preset? That should be designed specifically for that 😊

[@CRAZED_CURT87]

@@Octorious should I use that and the 3d audio u can turn on I tried the 3d audio but to me it sounds weird to me reason i was asking do i have everything in sound turned on correctly or cause for years I had a mix amp and a astro a40 pro tr and now this new Sony with my ps5 lol and do u use the 3d audio aswell

[@patrickz_eyes]

Does it fit with VR2? tks, great video

[@Octorious]

Thank you! They do, but they fit different for different people so I can't guarantee it. For instance, I personally find they fit best if I put them on BEFORE the VR which is the opposite to what I did with the Pulse 3D aha

[@jirengray4185]

How do you adjust the chat volume and game volume??

[@FidelAstro713]

You gotta be in party chat on PlayStation

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Or adjust the sidetone volume,like he showed @12:44

[@riccardo39771]

I have a question. when I turn off the Playstation do I have to turn off the headphones manually by holding down the on/off button or do they turn off automatically?

[@Octorious]

As they could still be bluetoothed to another device at the same time, they tend to stay on for a bit before autopowering off after around 30 seconds to a minute if it doesn't find any other PS link or Bluetooth connection. I tend to turn mine off manually because otherwise itll just stay bluetoothed to my phone which I dont really want once Im done gaming on the PS5 :)

[@riccardo39771]

@@Octoriousunderstood, thank you very much, and congratulations for the channel :)

[@jayswan123]

Not sure if you can answer this but how do these compare to the steelseries arctics 7p?

[@Octorious]

I honestly don't know as I've never tried them! I hope my video helps in other ways for you though. :) I guess something to bare in mind that the Elite were built in collaboration with Audeze who Sony recently bought out, and are an industry-leading audio company. They are also built for PlayStation specifically by Sony, so it does have immediate advantages over others. But no, I can't give a direct opinion or compare them properly.

[@paulgal]

I have the 7p but man normally use them for Xbox but I’m getting the elite tomorrow I’ll try come back to this comment.

[@MummerxEl]

@@paulgal i also pick up my elite tmrw over my 7p's

[@joeyn.9135]

they're definitely way better with those planar drivers. can't speak about comfort though, as its personal preference.

[@paulgal]

@@MummerxEl got mine today not very impressed. Not very comfortable seen to rattle about any time I move. Tried them with my phone as well to play music you can’t turn the volume up with the headset, also when you turn up the volume the jumps too much so it’s either to low or too high. They’re a little better on the Xbox than my 7p but not worth £130 more. I would stick to the 7p Played Spider-Man 2 and swapped between both sets the difference is minimal.

[@COVET2010]

literally no youtuber talked about the connectivity issue, the headset randomly disconnects from the PS5 and you cannot connect it again till you have unplugged the USB receiver and connected it again. this is a known issue that has not been fixed yet and is wildly discussed online.

[@MyOwnVoucherEverywhere]

I heard plugging the dongle into a usb to usb c adapter could fix that.

[@DespairMisery]

How are these headphones with discord calls? Does it still block sound other than your voice?

[@Octorious]

Yes! The microphone noise cancellation is mostly done on-board on the headset and not via the PS5 software, so it'll work across everything. 😊

[@ChristianZerillo-iq2lq]

If I change the equalizer settings on PlayStation, do they save on to PC?

[@Octorious]

Yes! :) I believe I did mention this in the video. 😊

[@ChristianZerillo-iq2lq]

@@Octorious thanks I appreciate ur response

[@Underliningsquare]

I got my pair but idk how to turn them off properly because they don’t switch off like the pulse 3D

[@Octorious]

I don't know if you caught it there at the very very end of the video when speaking about the battery life indicators, but you just hold the power button for 4 seconds. You'll see the battery life indicators blink and a noise plays to confirm it has turned off. :) It will automatically turn off too if it hasnt been connected to anything for 30-60 seconds. Hope that helps and I hope you're enjoying them!

[@Underliningsquare]

@@Octorious thanks!

[@SpeedyMcGhee]

I got mine today and am returning them. When I talk it sounds really strange in my ear. Sidetone turned off. Tried lowering mic levels but no help. Sticking with the pulse 3d

[@lusilva3808]

Great video, I saw you changing the volume with the controller. How could you change the balance of chat/game? Thanks!

[@Belgravia185]

I saw in Reddit that there is no feature yet seems like they don’t have that but hopefully we might get an update that allows us to change between chat /game volume

[@Octorious]

Thank you! You can change the chat/game balance either by: 1. Using the shortcut FN buttons on the Dualsense Edge. Hold down the FN key and then the left and right keys on the dpad to control the balance. (Up and down for volume). I did show both of these in the video but think you may have just noticed the regular volume one :) 2. Use the PS5 UI. Open the party chat card and then adjust volume of individual players, or the overall game/party chat balance. Can also be done in the sound menu on the quick panel. There is no direct way to do this on the headset itself.

[@Kelsoplayz]

I got mine day one, and I love it! Question: What size screw did you use to mount it? I have a 7x7/16, and it's too big 😩 sorry if our sizes are different, btw.

[@Octorious]

Really glad you like it! In answer to your question, I actually haven't used a screw. I cut a piece of 3M tape to the perfect size so I could stick it to that part of my desk. I have all my cables directly on the other side of that part of my desk so drilling through would have been a huge mistake. All that said, the hanger fell off yesterday with the headset on it lol so I guess the amount of 3M tape of that strength used was not enough. I'll be trying some stronger 3M tape first, but if that falls, I will put in the extra effort to use the screw to mount it, and I'll let you know. My advice for the timebeing would take the mounting plate with you to your local hardware store, and physically put the screws through the hole to see which is the best fit. That's what I plan to do rather than ordering online. :)

[@pauloavellaneda3833]

Does this work with PS VR2 ? Audio from the own VR Headset is too low and don't get that inmersion.

[@mikescott1050]

Yes they do

[@Octorious]

They do but I find they fit better if you actually put them on before the VR, but this might be different for different people.

[@redcrimson1028]

How do they sound with Android? Are they worth for cell phone alone?

[@Octorious]

For purely mobile use, I'd recommend you look at something else or perhaps the earbuds. The lack of touch controls on these for mobile controls will give others an advantage. However, speaking purely from pure audio quality, they still sound excellent with mobile devices via Bluetooth, and as mentioned in the video, EQ settings do carry over.

[@CR-nu7ho]

I would like to buy his ID please what is best astro 50x \ سماعه pulse elite ps5

[@Dalot7777]

Is there a way to mute your headset separately from the controller? I'm trying to mute my game chat when I receive a phone call over Bluetooth cause whether I mute it on the controller or the headset,they both mute simultaneously.. and I can't use the microphone over Bluetooth if the game chat is also muted, I did get it work by accident but I can replicate what I did .

[@tanz1212]

Did you find a way to work around that?

[@Dalot7777]

@@tanz1212 nothing , I contacted PlayStation support and they said it can't do that as of yet but future updates can fix that

[@tanz1212]

@@Dalot7777 I can suggest one thing which is a bit cumbersome. When you get a phone call, switch mic control from headset to controller. This way mute on controller will not affect headset or phone call.

[@Dalot7777]

@@tanz1212 hold up, how u do that?

[@tanz1212]

@@Dalot7777 press ps button to bring up the control menu. Then click the mic icon down there.

[@mikemarland3726]

Can I connect elite and explore to same dongle

[@Octorious]

Yes you can! A single dongle can be paired with a maximum of 8 different PS Link devices. Not entirely sure why this would ever be necessary for that many haha, but it's possible! :)

[@iPina-vg1zk]

Can I turn noise canceling off?

[@Octorious]

There is no active noise cancellation on the Elite so you can't really turn it off. If you're referring to the noise rejection on the microphone though, then no, that also can't be turned off as it's done by the headset; it's definitely a good thing to have anyway :)

[@Y4D3C1N]

This has been the most COMPLETE review I've seen of this headset as of yet! Thanks for showcasing how it connects with a laptop or device with a USB-C port via the PS Link thingy. That aspect of the headphones had been intriguing me and it wasn't being shown as clearly as in this video in other reviews. You've totally gained a sub!

[@Octorious]

Hey I'm so sorry I'm only just seeing this comment! This genuinely does mean a lot, I'm glad I covered everything as clearly as you needed! 😊 Did you end up getting one in the end yourself? And tysm for the sub 💙

[@Y4D3C1N]

@@Octorious I'm still saving up for one. First thing I'll be buying from my wishlist, that's for sure!

[@Octorious]

@m4rc3l0fl0r3s Well happy saving! I still stand by everything said in this video after a few months of use now; it's an excellent headset especially for the price. I'm confident you'll love it! 😊

[@Majin_B]

One bug i found is that the mic will glitch and stop working if you use the controller mute button a few times

[@Octorious]

This is meant to happen. Using the mute button on the controller will mute the microphone on the headset. :)

[@Majin_B]

@Octorious yeah obviously, but after a while it gets glitched out and the headset has to be reset or else the mic will stay muted even though it's not on mute

[@MoneyManGamingcc]

Just order one. Bought a steel series arctic nove 7p. I'm sending it back for the second time now. Keeps losing sound. Very disabled in steel series.

[@nathanmiddleton5244]

Is there a way to mute the party. CHat audio when making a call don’t know

[@RomboutVersluijs]

If you trippple press the on button, you get a quick menu. Inbekieve when your in chat, you can silence it

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Doesn't the mute button actually mite chat but keep phone connected? I don't know, I never play online.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

If you check the video again, paise it @6:57 in the background you see the "mute chat" switch. In believe it's only available when your actually in a chat. The old headphone head a physical button I believe

[@mycelium1456]

Are these way louder than pulse 3d? I like and have the pulse 3d but they are kinda quiet i like the sound to be really loud and medium bass in games

[@5MURF0]

It is louder, i have both as well but now im trying to figure out why it wont let me adjust game chat audio. For this one you have to go to the audio settings, unlike the pulse 3D you just press the button.

[@mycelium1456]

@5MURF0 true I only play single player games on ps5 mp on PC so not much of an issue for me but that Is weird af tho. I bought em shortly after I posted my comment lol

[@5MURF0]

@@mycelium1456 You should be good to go then, you wont regret them. i like to lower the chat and focus on the game but i dnt like muting everyone, not sure if its missing an update. I did install an update as soon as i got them.

[@Octorious]

Yes, I definitely think they have a louder max volume for sure! :) You can properly mess with all the EQ options to and make sure you're getting the perfect sound from your games for what you like.

[@Ronnoc_XXI]

Can’t seem to pair with my iPhone 13 any ideas?

[@Octorious]

Assuming you've followed everything in the video as to how to connect via Bluetooth, you should see it pop up as a device to connect to easily. Make sure you are putting the headset into pairing mode before scanning on your iPhone. If you still can't find it, maybe try fully resetting the headset (hold link button for 30 seconds), and then try again. Let me know if you figure this out and what the problem was :)

[@rbaezjr]

So the microphone needs to be extended in order to activate the AI noise rejection?

[@Octorious]

No no not at all! 😊 It'll work better if it's extended out as it's closer to your mouth so easier to isolate your voice, but the microphone still works fully without needing to pull it out. 😀

[@cabalmgaming8328]

Does anyone here confirms that it is better to connect pulse elite on ps5 than portal? Like overall sound quality or it isa same

[@ssjtvivi]

Did you have any disconnect issues? Mine keeps disconnecting. Super annoying. Seems to be a pretty widespread issue. Going to return them.

[@mmasek]

I had the same issues. I sit about 15 feet from the console, and I have the PS5 Slim, which means the USB adapter has to be plugged into the back ports. I fixed the disconnect issue by running a USB extension cable from the back up to the front, so the adapter is in the front without interference. I hope this helps.