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

PlayStation's new PULSE Elite wireless headset for PS5 brings with it excellent features that might make it the best PS5 headset I’ve experienced. Learn even more about the PULSE Elite wireless headset here: www.playstation.com/accessori...
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0:00 Is PlayStation's Pulse Elite Headset Good?
0:21 Unboxing the Pulse Elite
2:07 Pulse Elite Headset's Buttons & Microphone
3:06 Is the Pulse Elite Comfortable?
4:44 Adjusting the Headset for Best Sound Quality
5:37 Pulse Elite's Sound Quality Tech & Review
6:44 Best Equalisation Settings for Pulse Elite
8:07 Using the Pulse Elite with Different Devices
9:45 Pulse Elite's Dual-Device Connectivity
11:25 Pulse Elite Microphone Test with AI Noise Reduction
12:16 Microphone Retractability & Settings
12:45 Pulse Elite's Battery Life
13:13 Review of the Included Wireless Charging Headphone Hanger
14:07 Is the Pulse Elite Headset Worth It?
Hey everyone, my name is Octorious and in this PS5 accessory showcase video, I walk you through the new Pulse Elite wireless headset's features & settings, as well as give you my impressions after a week of use. This should be a more fun & informative way to learn about the headset than just reading the Pulse Elite headset instructions! If you are asking yourself "is the Pulse Elite headset worth it?", then this video will answer that, and will also explore whether you should upgrade from the Pulse 3D headset, as there are several sections covering the Pulse 3D vs Pulse Elite headset debate. I explore sound quality, microphone quality, comfort, connectivity and more, so I hope you find this video and my impressions of PlayStation's new PS5 headset useful.
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[@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???

[@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....

[@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! 😅😂

[@m4rc3l0fl0r3s]

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 💙

[@m4rc3l0fl0r3s]

@@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! 😊

[@Ralexxanderr]

How did I NEVER know that you can change the name of devices 😂 Fantastic video here dude. Can tell you put a ton of effort into it. There’s also something quite chill about the vibe of your content too. Think the choice of background music helps with that too but yeah, I’m here for it. Keep up the good work 💙

[@Octorious]

Haha I won't lie...I only realised that you could do that in the PS5 UI when making this video, but I'm glad I've been able to teach you something! That's basically what my channel exists for haha. I think it only works on the Elite & Explore though. And thank you so much! I'm really pleased you can see how much care and effort did go into this (as it does with all my vids tbf), it means a lot to hear that! Chill but informative & well-paced is exactly what I'm aiming for :D Will do! 😊💙

[@mariaturner371]

Best video of this product that I can find so far! Thanks so much.

[@Octorious]

That really does mean a lot, so I'm really pleased you think so! Thanks for watching :D

[@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.

[@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.

[@HitmanPeTeY]

Appreciate your review. I like the look of these & will definitely be grabbing a set at some point soon. 👌🏼

[@Octorious]

Thanks, no worries! Glad you like the look of them. 😊 When you end up grabbing a pair, I hope you like them!

[@IntentionalTech]

Awesome video. I remember seeing you on the VidIQ Discord a few years ago and you’ve come an incredibly long way in terms of your coverage and production. Inspiration to me to keep improving. Getting these headphones tomorrow but almost wondering if it’s worth reviewing them after watching this 😂

[@Octorious]

Thank you so much! :D I do always try to make sure each video gets better than the last, and overtime I guess that adds up! If you think my review was that good that it's worth cancelling your own haha, then that means a lot to me, but of course still do yours! I want to watch it! :) I'm sure you can think of other things to perhaps include and speak about that I couldn't fit in for a range of different reasons. It's good to see you've come far as well!

[@IntentionalTech]

Thanks, man. Hope you make it to 100k soon anyway!@@Octorious

[@Octorious]

@@IntentionalTech Thank you! I'm gonna really push to try and get there for summer but we'll see!

[@Scubasgamecorner]

Ordered my set will be here tomorrow 🤘🤘

[@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.

[@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 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DisForDave]

Ich habe jetzt schon ein paar dieser Testvideos von den Elite Pulse gesehen, das hier ist wirklich gut! Tolle Arbeit! Habe meine Kopfhörer auch vor ein paar Tagen gekauft, bin zufrieden. Wenn man den Bass etwas höher dreht, hört es sich super an!

[@Cinogard]

really detaiiled review! Thanks so much for the effort that went into this!

[@Octorious]

Really pleased you liked it and could see the effort put into it! Thanks for watching :D (and featuring in some of the helldivers clips lol)

[@Cinogard]

@@Octorious it's been an honour Octorious

[@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

[@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

[@izlord50]

This is the best review on this headset I seen yet good job you got a new sub 👍🏻

[@Octorious]

Thank you so much, this really does mean a lot to me to hear that! A lot of effort went into it to try to make it as good as could be, so I'm glad that paid off :) Thanks for the sub and if you get the headset, I hope you like it! :D

[@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

[@CymroMatt92]

Great video man. Have been using my Pulse Elite headset for 2-3 days now and I’m extremely impressed. And I wasn’t even aware of half the features you mentioned! The sound quality is fantastic and replaying TLOU Part II with this new accessory has been flawless. 10/10 purchase which I’d heavily recommend to anyone thinking about buying one.

[@Octorious]

Thanks so much! Really glad to hear you are as impressed with them as I am, and I'm super pleased I could show you some new stuff about it you didn't already know as well! :D The sound quality is truly top-tier for sure. I've been replaying the end of Act 2 of SM2 pretty much daily since getting these; can't get over how good the balance is between voices, sound effects and the soundtrack.

[@TrexxArmz]

Mine gets in tomorrow. Looking forward to it!

[@Octorious]

I hope you're enjoying them! :D

[@iggyman83]

Picked these up today. Great review. I have a pair of Pulse 3Ds which i have lovee but these are indeed on another level. The Link adapter now works with my Switch dock, too 😊

[@Octorious]

Thanks so much! They are indeed just incredible aren't they? I'm glad you like them & I'm glad it works with your switch too! :)

[@canyuksel5452]

Which Audioformat du you use ?

[@gothicvillasgaming]

Just got my elite and out of the box im disappointed how it sounds if compared with my old ps 3d headeet

[@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!

[@jastheace425]

Great review

[@Octorious]

Thanks so much!

[@MrTekSuggest]

Appreciate this thorough and well organized review! Unfortunately, my headset won’t be arriving day one, but excited to get my hands on it. That Astro figure is legendary, btw. Where did you land it?

[@Octorious]

I'm glad you liked the video, it means a lot! 😊 Sorry to hear yours isn't in your hands yet, but hopefully it will be soon! And aha thanks! The Astrobot plushie was a good buy for sure. It's from Fangamer I think if I remember correctly. 😊

[@MrTekSuggest]

@@Octorious Thanks mate!

[@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.

[@miquellopez7185]

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. :)

[@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

[@lusilva3808]

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

[@tafadzwabrianrukanda7971]

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.

[@Malvik360]

Great video, Thanks ;-)

[@Octorious]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@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?

[@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!

[@elvisorascanin6803]

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

[@Slips85]

I bought mine on a whim and forgot they were coming out. I had the Audeze Sine and they were uncomfortable but had good sound. Ended up returning since they hurt too much but remember the sound quality and these do remind me of them but much more comfortable

[@Octorious]

Yeah they are really comfortable for sure! They'll remind you of the Audeze because Sony bought out Audeze and thus these were made in collaboration with the Audeze brand, using their tech. :)

[@holymolyjaeden4973]

Mine is arriving tomorrow!

[@Octorious]

Excited for you!! I hope you find the video helpful and informative, & enjoy the headset! :)

[@holymolyjaeden4973]

@@Octorious thank you! :)

[@brianplummer8170]

I pre ordered mine 😊

[@Octorious]

Yesss nice!! Enjoy it 😊

[@luigihatesyou4217]

Is it better compared to the inzone H9

[@MagnumParts]

Mine comes in today! I’m excited to compare this to the Razer Kaira pro Ps5 version good review!

[@Octorious]

Thank you! :) I hope you enjoy them! :D

[@TheFenryr7]

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

[@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?

[@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 :)

[@lambo2655]

Loving this headset but my one criticism which also effected the older Pulse headset is the ear height calibration tool for the 3D sound. I can't tell the difference between a couple of the settings to find that sweet spot unless I play an actual game. I know it's not really a fault with either headset but more the software running on the console.

[@Octorious]

I think that's definitely a fair criticism! I too do have a game open when adjusting that setting that I can quickly go back to, as that is a more trustworthy method than the audio the system software itself gives you there. With that audio, I'm always between Type 2 & 3, but going into a game, it's clear that 3 does sound the best. Glad you like the headset though! :)

[@Jayjayxxx007]

Playing days gone again with these headsets and it is amazing, I’m hearing things I’ve never heard before and I used to play with the xm4s

[@Octorious]

It really is weird how much extra detail there is audible when using these isn't it? Like I said, I'll absolutely be replaying games as a result of it. 😅 I'm glad you think the same and are enjoying them! I also have some XM4s, but they are primarily for travel and my PC for working due to the great ANC. I can't say I've ever really used them for the PS5 properly.

[@Jayjayxxx007]

@@Octorious yeah I would wire the xm4s using an aux cord to the controller and turn them on to make sure they sounded decent.

[@frhorn91]

I copped a pair of these myself!! They are overall incredible headsets. The only thing that im trying to figure out is why the headset will randomly disconnect. Bit of a set back when I'm in the mix of a game. Perhaps this is a bug and an update can easily fix this issue! Great video!

[@Octorious]

Thanks so much, glad you like it! Regarding that bug, I haven't experienced it myself but have spoken to others with it and we've come to the conclusion that it may be due to the PS Link adapter overheating and causing a connection dip very rarely. Few things to try: 1. Move it to the front USB port. 2. Make sure your PS5 has plenty of breathing room where the intake and outake vents are. The outake are at the back so hot air is blown straight on the USB adapter and if it's crammed, this air is going to get hotter and hotter eventually leading to a potential overheat on the adapter after prolonged sessions. I may be wrong with this, but that has tended to help people with the same problem. I have mine in the back of my console and it has a good bit of breathing room and have never had this issue properly, so that's my theory on what may be causing it as it happens with the explore buds too, which uses the same adapter.

[@hellokitty-bz7nw]

thank youuuu once i buy them i will come back to this video

[@Octorious]

No worries, I hope it helps! 😊

[@Nothingbutkungfu]

I use two hangers for my Pulse elite, one that's included and the other that came with my gaming desk I do this to maximize the battery life of the headset, since I'm not entirely out of battery life after my gaming sessions I just hang the headset under my desk then when I almost run of juice I put in on the included hanging dock

[@Octorious]

This is fair and a good approach for battery longevity! :)

[@donpotro319]

Is it safe to leave the pulse elite charging on the charging hanger plugged into a wall outlet

[@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

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@divacroft1034]

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

[@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. 😊👍

[@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

[@MrSitallewal83]

I still miss the doubble mic the original pulse 3d has a double mic build in i dont like the mic on the new one i like it when its build in

[@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.

[@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.

[@ssjtvivi]

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

[@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! :)

[@OutbreakPerfectedD2]

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

[@hp1799]

I think it’s better due to the fact of the new driveway using I ordered mine I’m getting it tomorrow

[@Octorious]

Yes the new drivers are the highlight for sure!

[@VanjulThakur]

Gf ordered on amazon for me and they have been already delivered. Now I am at work and cannot wait to go home and unwrap these bad boys. Really excited.

[@Octorious]

Absolutely legendary girlfriend move! I hope you like them once you get them! :D

[@VanjulThakur]

@@Octorious Imma show her this message, it’ll make her happy. Sure bro, I’ll update a message here tomorrow after a hardcore gaming session :)

[@Octorious]

@VanjulThakur Haha she deserves the happiness as a reward for getting them you. 😅😂 Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on them! :) A personal recommendation from me would be to replay the end of Act 2 in Spider-Man 2 with bass boost. Did that today and wow it sounded good!

[@VanjulThakur]

@@Octorious actually I still haven’t purchased the second Spiderman. For the reason that it’s an amazing game but a very little playtime. Waiting for the prices to down to grab it. I am on the verge of finishing persona, 3 reload atm but guess I’ll test the headphones out on ghost of Tsushima :)

[@Octorious]

@@VanjulThakur That makes sense! :) I haven't tried Ghost with the headphones, but I'm sure it'll sound great 😊

[@hp1799]

But I appreciate your responding real fast. I have a $300 headset is very good but I think it’s giving me more bass. I can hear footstep in it but I just wanna try these out one thing I don’t like about those headsets you’re not able to lower game volume and teammates voice down at all. I think PlayStation does not only, allow you to do that unless you have their product

[@luigihatesyou4217]

For $300 the Best option available that pairs with the PlayStation UI is the inzone H9

[@hp1799]

@@luigihatesyou4217 I hear you, but this certain features that it doesn’t have you’re not able to use the EQ settings on the PlayStation

[@luigihatesyou4217]

@@hp1799 believe me, I recently got the H9 and so far it’s performing flawlessly, don’t go into the deep end. Just enjoy.

[@daspisch]

Finally! Now this headset matches default xbox headset - no more headaches with impossibility to connect my phone to headphones and console simultaneously! Thank you sony, finaly ive got both missed devices for me - elite controller and handy headset

[@d_jerg13]

I give mine a 9/10. My only complaint is it can get kind of spicy after several hours. I hope they come out with different fabric replacement cups in the future. But easily the best headset I’ve ever owned

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@hernando_alfonso8944]

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

[@alessiodegregorio1969]

Nice video dear so do you recommend it?

[@Octorious]

Thanks! I believe I answer that towards the end of the video. :) (But the short answer is yes)

[@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 !

[@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.

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@jesuscervantesj82]

This is my second pair of these fell on me. I will stick to my pulse 3D. I know they're the first generation, but they seem the better option for now until Sony learns to release them like the first gen without scratches and scuffs out of the box and they fix the connection issue with the dongle as well as those like me who have experienced crackling and popping in one of the ear cups, which sounds like you're crumbling tin foil.

[@connorjoe6700]

Thanks, i finally figured out how to pair them to ps5 and my phone simultaneously, just had to make sure my ps5 was off, pair my phone first, then reconnect to ps5, 👍

[@Octorious]

Glad you got it to work! :)

[@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

[@raptorvelox8754]

I've been trying to connect mine to my phone for the last hour, every video makes it seem easy. Where am I going wrong 😭😂

[@SunnyDeLite]

I would look at the manual. I would assume you need to hold the link button for a certain amount of time.

[@Octorious]

Hold the link button for 8 seconds until you get the rapid blue flashes, then search for it on your phone. It won't come up if you scan before entering it into pairing mode. The way I show how you do it in this video is legitimately as easy as it is. If you still have issues, try fully resetting the headset by holding it for 30 seconds, then do it again.

[@gothicvillasgaming]

1st set it up in playstation. It has to download updates etc

[@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.

[@nathanmiddleton5244]

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

[@seen566]

Does the chat mix work with this headset?

[@Octorious]

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

[@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. 😊

[@DRE2XL]

Got my pair today and can confirm that zero lies were told in this review

[@Octorious]

Awesome, glad you agree! 😊 I hope you keep enjoying the headset :D

[@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.

[@joshmills7368]

Mine just shipped this morning 😬

[@Octorious]

Exciting!

[@joshmills7368]

@@Octorious 🤓

[@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 :)

[@paulgal]

What you didn’t mention is that headset is compatible with Xbox . You use the aux cable and turn the headset on. You can also use the mic like this.

[@Octorious]

Good point! :) It's universal compatability and ease-of-use is great! I did show the 3.5MM jack to imply this, but didn't want to mention competing platforms when PlayStation have helped make this video possible. 😊

[@joeyn.9135]

the audio quality will take a dive though since you'll be getting compressed bluetooth audio into the xbox controller anyway.

[@Octorious]

@joeyn.9135 this too ^^. The 3.5mm does not send lossless audio like the link adapter does. [This is wrong] Edit: It does. What I should have said here is that you won't get tempest 3D audio when using the 3.5mm jack with other platforms, which will seem to have a negative effect on sound quality and immersion. The 3.5mm jack will still send lossless audio of course.

[@adamsensenig5750]

@Octorious 3.5 mm cables are absolutely compatible with lossless audio. I know you don't want to give any sort of nod to a competitive platform but this attitude absolutely destroys your credibility as a reviewer. I watched this video to get some info about the headset but as far as the review is considered, that part isn't worth a grain of salt. Just sayin.....

[@Octorious]

@adamsensenig5750 My mistake here, 100%! Replying to a lot of comments quickly and absolutely misspoke. The link adapter provides lossless audio wirelessly with minimal latency, as can a 3.5mm cable. What I SHOULD have said, and did mean to say, is that it won't sound as good because the elite is designed around tempest 3d audio tech which is proprietary PlayStation tech. It will still sound great with dolby atmos for headphones on Xbox, but it isn't something I have tried myself to make a genuine comparison.

[@Anguish88]

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. 😊

[@rikko47]

Also Another issue they addressed that no one mentioned is....on the old 3d pulse i know a few ppl had issues with turning the power on and off it rubs off the rubber on the earmuffs but these new pulse elite rubber cuffs are much more durable

[@Octorious]

It's definitely hard to properly judge without a year or more of proper use, but yeah, it does definitely seem like they are significantly more durable :)

[@RiseDrive]

Impressive AI noise reduction on the mic. Great video!

[@Octorious]

It really is excellent for it being real-time too. Thank you! 😊

[@minhn2888]

I returned mine on launch day

[@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.

[@solidcrusader8959]

When it comes to sound quality would you recommend pulse elite over pulse explore buds? I mean I currently have pulse explore buds and now thinking to buy pulse elite headset.

[@joeyn.9135]

Explore have more deep bass response, but these buds (like all buds) depend on a perfect seal. if you're comfortable using them, and can keep that perfect seal then you don't really need the Elite (which also have a brighter sound signature).

[@Octorious]

Personally, I do find that I prefer the elite quality so far. It's way easier to find the optimal position for it, but if you do get a good seal with the explore then they sound excellent too. I'll personally be sticking with the elite with the PS5 and explore with the portal. The elite with the bass turned up is honestly incredible.

[@kinghoff316]

@@Octorious how high do you typically go on the bass? Have you gone higher than what the “bass boost” preset EQ has it set at?

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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.

[@powerfantastic01]

I wonder how much it'd cost w/o the charging hanger. I am not drilling a hole just for a charger, so that feature is utterly useless to me. I'm sure there will be 3rd party stands, but that just solves a problem that shouldn't exist. The basic Pulse 3D's are more than adequate for my use.

[@Octorious]

You don't have to drill a hole if you don't want to! :) I've actually just used 3M tape on the back, but didn't mention this in the video as it's not the official method, so didn't want to be liable if it falls down and breaks. Mines been up for a week though and is showing no signs of coming down. 😊 I doubt the manufacturing cost is much for the hanger, so honestly it'd probably just be like £5 cheaper at a guess.

[@timtim1353]

Hello. Can you please tell me if it was possible to customize them for PSVR2. I want to buy a headset and was wondering about the sound. I can't decide between PULSE 3D or ELITE. Have you already bought a PULSE3D ? How do you like them. I don't want to overpay 50 dollars.

[@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