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Wireless headset for next-gen consoles
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This is super concerning to me as someone who has tons of issues with headaches and ear pain with headsets. One reason I have kept my A50s even though the wireless sound quality is pretty inconsistent is because they are so big and luxurious and rarely hurt my head. I also use earbuds a lot because of this.
Hope I don't have to return my Pulse headset as I bought it directly from Sony and that might be a pain...
Any impressions on the Arctis 7x comfort?
Looked at reviews and 7x is identical to 9x as far as comfort goes. 10/10 as far as I'm concerned.
It seems impossible to find the Arctis 7x anywhere... would really like to grab a pair. Anyone have any suggestions?
I've seen some for pickup about 2 hours away but that's about it. We just have to wait it sounds like (which sucks because our console are coming next week).
Wasn't the Pulse Elite for the PS3 quite unique? It was a headset that featured a rumble pak in the earcups. Other than that, sound quality-wise, Sony's headsets nowadays are just as great, if not better. Sony just hasn't really done rumble in the earcups since the Pulse Elites.
Got the Pulse 3D in and they feel more comfortable than the Platinum headset. Though agreed that the earcups are a bit small, so you kind of have to fold your ears in a bit.
Trying on a PS4 and it emits a similar and subtle 'crackling' effect that the Plat's did. Not sure if that is just weird interference with the dongle or just a PS4 thing, but meh. It's like there is a bit of a crack when sound is emitted, particularly when highlighting icons in the dash.
If it works well with PS5 as described, I'll stick with them, but right now they don't feel very premium. Just basically the plats with a slightly different plastic housing and a lack of 3D toggle(which is now native I guess on PS5).
Trying on a PS4 and it emits a similar and subtle 'crackling' effect that the Plat's did. Not sure if that is just weird interference with the dongle or just a PS4 thing, but meh. It's like there is a bit of a crack when sound is emitted, particularly when highlighting icons in the dash.
If it works well with PS5 as described, I'll stick with them, but right now they don't feel very premium. Just basically the plats with a slightly different plastic housing and a lack of 3D toggle(which is now native I guess on PS5).
Thanks, I am just going to open these up and try them with PS4 (or just on my head) and if they are uncomfortable hopefully Sony will take a return. Comfort is so important to me because of headaches that if worse comes to worse I will just use earbuds.
The reason I ruled out the A50s on PS5 this time is because I refuse to go through the pass through - it limits you to 4k60 (and I realize how few games will be at 120) and adds another buffer in the connection. Truth be told a one size fits all approach really does seem appealing in the 7x...just worried I might miss some of the advance mixing features the A50s offer.
i still own one. Its okay. That expensive online price may be due to nostalgia or something. There's more plastic used for all the control switches, which are fairly big in size (convenient). The rumble feature i leave permanently off.
Your probably better off with the new PS5 headset. Better battery life, bigger drivers (45mm versus 40mm), and deeper earcups it seems. It should produce better sound quality.
They look ugly!
I spend the weekend with the 7X. I think the right cup sidetone might be the only other thing that works universally, which is nice. On the 7X you need to tweak it in the computer settings.
Really? I love the look of my white 7P's and I usually get everything in black
Yeah I actually like the look of them. I was mostly concerned about any non-cosmetic downsides beyond just how you can't use them on Xbox.
I'm kidding a bit. I think they look fine, but I prefer the white controller to the headset.
Any impressions on the mic quality and bass response on 7x/7p? Still don't know if I want to go for arctis or pulse 3d
I just got the ps5 pulse headsets. In case people are wondering what I was before I got them, my pc did recognize the USB dongle and I was able to enable Dolby atmos for headsets. Haven't played any video games yet but I tested out the videos in the Dolby app and it sounds good for a headset.
The main thing is I'm shocked at how comfortable it is to wear the headset in my opinion. It does seem fragile but for someone like me who doesn't like wearing headsets it is super lightweight and comfortable.
The main thing is I'm shocked at how comfortable it is to wear the headset in my opinion. It does seem fragile but for someone like me who doesn't like wearing headsets it is super lightweight and comfortable.
I'd like to try an arctis set, but they don't work with Xbox? What's a good set for the xbox then?
Of course they do, the Arctis 7x is designed for XSX. And so is the Arctis 9x.
They're both awesome!
Bum, bought the black ones on uk page, if someone is interested OWNZ12 code gave me 20£ discount.
Anyone know if the Astro A50's current Xbox Version will work on both the Series X and the PS5.
I have the XBOX version currently used with my One X and they also work on my PS4 despite claims they won't when I put them into PC mode.
There is a PS5 HDMI adapter available from Astro Gaming to enable audio mixing on PS5 however I just want to know if they will work without audio mixing
I have the XBOX version currently used with my One X and they also work on my PS4 despite claims they won't when I put them into PC mode.
There is a PS5 HDMI adapter available from Astro Gaming to enable audio mixing on PS5 however I just want to know if they will work without audio mixing
I do have glasses. My acetate ones with fairly thick stems are very comfortable. Sometimes have issues with my thin metal frames over extended play.
My experience with a different (but similar) Audeze gaming headset was that they were very high quality but also quite heavy and ultimately made the top of my head hurt after a relatively short amount of time. But I think that is likely to be different from person to person (I think my head is pretty small) and I'm not sure how this newer model compares weight/padding wise. Look forward to your impressions!
The Astro Blog says yes:
- Gen 3 & Gen 4 – Supports game sound and voice chat via USB. Requires HDMI Adapter for mixing.
BTW if you order it and enter you A50's serial number while doing it you get a 15€ discount.
Thanks! Is that with the Steelseries or the Sony? Already went ahead and ordered the steelseries ones, but good to check.
Ill definitely post my impressions. Theyre supposed to start shipping soon. Im hoping to get them before the PS5 launches but I dont know if thats going to happen.
Reading further, Im actually kind of hyped. A lot of the early tidbits about them sound very promising.
I also pre-ordered the Penrose X but this is exactly my concern. I have the surface headphones for work and if I wear them more than an hour, they start to hurt the top center of my head.
Mobius is 350 grams and Penrose is 320, so it's a little lighter.
That's 12.35 ounces down to 11.29.
So with the ps5 headset out of stock whats the best wireless headset around same price or cheaper?
I ended up cancelling the penrose preorder and bought a Arctis 7P.
I really like it. I tested it out on PC playing Modern Warfare 2019. Sounds excellent.
I really like it. I tested it out on PC playing Modern Warfare 2019. Sounds excellent.
Arctis 1 Wireless is on par with the Pulse at the same price.
Arctis 7P is $50 more but seems to be a really good choice
HyperX Cloud Stinger Core $80
HyperX Cloud II Wireless is coming, but is $149
The older Sony headsets work as well but the Pulse 3D is the best headset Sony has made in a while.
Got both the 7x and the PS5 Pulse. Have A50s still hooked up to X1X. Not sure which of the two to open, really hoping to move to a one size fits all solution (including PC). Someone give me some tips here!
if you want a one size fits all solution than the 7x is definitely your best bet