CONNECT WITH US
Tech

Tech

Sony’s New $100 PlayStation Pulse Headset (Hopefully) Won’t Be as Uncomfortable as the Last One

Gizmodo - Tech logo

Published on

Add as a preferred source on Google
Sony’s New $100 PlayStation Pulse Headset (Hopefully) Won’t Be as Uncomfortable as the Last One

Sony is revising its PlayStation Pulse gaming headset lineup two years after pumping out its clear-sounding though uncomfortable original. Even with the new size and shape, the novel gaming cans are emphasizing sound quality above all else.

There are two wireless headset models: the Pulse and the Pulse Edge. They both operate on the same planar magnetic drivers; the regular Pulse includes four magnets per driver, while the high-end Edge headset features eight magnets per planar driver, which Sony says will offer a fuller, richer sound.

While there’s no price yet for the Pulse Edge, the PlayStation Pulse headset is set to ship Nov. 19 for a starting price of $100 for either the white or “Midnight Black” version. That’s $50 less than the previous PlayStation Pulse Elite, though that comes with the caveat that it doesn’t have a boom mic.

If you’re wondering how these compare to Sony’s other PC gaming headsets like the H9 II and H6 Air, those headsets were using the same 30mm carbon fiber dome drivers as Sony’s own WH-1000XM6 headphones. The other difference is that the base Pulse headset doesn’t include a boom mic but instead relies on an integrated microphone built into the headset. The Pulse Edge includes the plug-in boom mic alongside a backup built-in mic. Both mic setups include AI-enabled noise rejection to cut down on background chatter.

Considering the lack of mic or even a single microphone jack, the base Pulse will likely be the far cheaper option.


Source link

Disclaimer

We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our reporting and coverage. We TheMorningPulse.fyi want to be transparent with our readers about any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in our work. It's possible that some of the investors we feature may have connections to other businesses, including competitors or companies we write about. However, we want to assure our readers that this will not have any impact on the integrity or impartiality of our reporting. We are committed to delivering accurate, unbiased news and information to our audience, and we will continue to uphold our ethics and principles in all of our work. Thank you for your trust and support.