I dont even see the point of the folding of the headset since i'm not generally going to put them in a compacted place to begin with, nor am i going to put them in the small black bag they give you either.
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New PlayStation Platinum Wireless Headset
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I dont even see the point of the folding of the headset since i'm not generally going to put them in a compacted place to begin with, nor am i going to put them in the small black bag they give you either.
I'm planning to buy this headset, since I can't install a surround system in my room I'm intrigued by the fact that this supports 3D audio on top of virtual surround. It would also be my first ''true'' headset.
Hopefully more and more games will support this technology, I've read that Uncharted 4 and The Last Guardian will support it. The Naughty Dog video explaining how for example you're going to hear Elena calling you from downstairs was pretty cool.
Hopefully more and more games will support this technology, I've read that Uncharted 4 and The Last Guardian will support it. The Naughty Dog video explaining how for example you're going to hear Elena calling you from downstairs was pretty cool.
Hockeyguy412
Banned
Have had my golds since launch no cracking but just recently the rubber started flaking off the ear cups. I do live in Florida where the humidity is a killer so while wearing them it gets sweaty.
RedAssedApe
Banned
hopefully some impressions at CES?
RedAssedApe
Banned
yeah this was definitely a pain in the ass on the golds. just made me not want to bother to try out new profiles as it was hard to a and b anything since you can only replace one at a time too. at least this has been fixed in the latest update to the app.
still wish they would allow you to replace all the profiles.
Hockeyguy412
Banned
Anyone have recommendations on what sound profile on the golds work best with fps like battlefield and call of duty
RedAssedApe
Banned
amazon lists 1/31 now...delayed again?
For fucks sake, I desperately need these now.
Haven't checked but they might be specific ones in the custom head set app. Unless that's where you're at right now. Perhaps any other FPS shooter war based games if they have a specific sound profile for the headsets.
Baldwin_the_First
Member
Just got a email from amazon.ca telling me they're still trying to obtain the following item(s) ordered, and the release date on .ca has been pushed back to the 17th. Was really hoping to get them next week since my golds are barely holding up.. Fuck.
I have the headset today
If anyone have questions ask them.
Pics :
Bass and volume levels?
Does it feel sturdy in your hands?
Does it clamp, comfort level?
I own the Pulse Elite (held together by tape) Ath-m50, Sony mdrxb950, and the Sony 1000X(really for music). I'm hoping that the platinums are legit. It's time to retire my elites, and connecting through the controller doesn't yield high enough volume.
RedAssedApe
Banned
are you the dude from singapore that posted impressions on reddit?
https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/5mqic5/when_can_we_expect_reviews_for_the_platinum/
https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/5mqic5/when_can_we_expect_reviews_for_the_platinum/
Dommel
Member
The headset feels sturdy, build quality seems good and looks real nice.
Just played about 3-4 hours of Watchdogs 2 with the preset for the game and everything sounds great to me (not much of an audio-expert though). No discomfort after wearing them for 3+ hours as well.
Not needing to connect the headset with USB anymore to change and upload presets is also very welcome.
abstract alien
Member
Would I be able to use these with other devices, such as the Switch(assuming everything works normal on the console)?
There's a review out that's more like a hands on preview, they didn't even bother testing the battery duration.
www.pcmag.com/review/350966/sony-playstation-platinum-wireless-headset
www.pcmag.com/review/350966/sony-playstation-platinum-wireless-headset
It has a wired mode, so sure.
No mention of mic quality either. They just say it lacks a boom mic, but has a pinhole one. That sucks (the lack of info, I mean).
Another review here: (seems they'e all coming out as of today):
http://www.stuff.tv/sony/playstation-platinum-wireless-headset/review
Though I've yet to actually look through it.
FunkyPajamas
Member
Sorry, how does this work in terms of connection? I know it's called "wireless" but does that mean bluetooth wireless, or is it a usb dongle wireless, or is it wired to the controller?
edit:
That's what I needed to know, thanks.
abstract alien
Member
Sweet! I love my hyper clouds, but if these sound similar but are wireless, I'm willing to pay the extra. Hopefully the build quality isn't horrible. I'll definitely wait as see, but it's a good start, I suppose.
Neuromancer
Member
I preordered them on Best Buy, taking the plunge. I was happy with my Golds (no cracks, sound is fine to my ears) but I am hoping these are even better in terms of comfort, volume and fitting around the PSVR head strap.
RedAssedApe
Banned
please post how comfortable these are with glasses
RedAssedApe
Banned
another review
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/playstation-platinum-wireless-headset
gamespot "unboxing" (just a gallery of unboxed images)
http://www.gamespot.com/gallery/lets-unbox-the-new-platinum-wireless-headset-from-/2900-1059/
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/playstation-platinum-wireless-headset
gamespot "unboxing" (just a gallery of unboxed images)
http://www.gamespot.com/gallery/lets-unbox-the-new-platinum-wireless-headset-from-/2900-1059/
Neuromancer
Member
I willplease post how comfortable these are with glasses
Unless Sony changed something with the dongle, you can use it on your PC. I've used every one of the PlayStation Wireless Headsets with my PC with no problems.
SmoothRunningGun
Member
The old ones had a audio jack in the dongle so you could use them wirelessly with a pc. Do these have the same feature?
boneyjangles
Member
3 weeks of real world AirPod use has suddenly got me excited for wireless gaming audio. I'll be grabbing these as soon as I can afford them.
My Sennheiser hd25-1 ii will be will be relegated to even more specific use, and my stupid clip mic thrown out.
My Sennheiser hd25-1 ii will be will be relegated to even more specific use, and my stupid clip mic thrown out.
katsubento
Member
Wish Amazon shipped these early since everywhere else pretty much sold them early.
I'm very interested in these because I do want to upgrade from my Gold's (which have given me no problems in 2.5 years of owning them).
I also am looking at the newly announced HyperX Cloud Revolver S which are coming in around March.
https://www.cnet.com/products/hyperx-cloud-revolver-s/preview/
It's wired which is a negative there but if the build quality is better than these, plus the Dolby Surround Sound it could be worth looking at too.
I also am looking at the newly announced HyperX Cloud Revolver S which are coming in around March.
https://www.cnet.com/products/hyperx-cloud-revolver-s/preview/
It's wired which is a negative there but if the build quality is better than these, plus the Dolby Surround Sound it could be worth looking at too.
Ghostshark
Member
I hate Sony to death for requiring the purchase of one of these headphones for voice chat. My nice bluetooth headset made by Sony can't pair up with the console. Have they mentioned allowing better bluetooth headphone support?
Banditscout
Neo Member
I picked up a set of these cans yesterday, and I'm pretty impressed! Sound is quite a bit more full than the Gold's that these replaced. I'm not an audiophile, but I am a bit of a headset collector. I would say that sound is fairly comparable to that of my TB Elite 800x, minus some bass.
The Platinum's are extremely comfortable, and the build quality at first glance is much improved from the somewhat chintzy Golds. The hinges look and feel significantly sturdier, but only time will tell if they hold up.
The best thing thus far with this headset is the positional audio. It's greatly improved over the Golds, and probably even better than the TB's and Astro's I've used in the past. I can't comment on the "3D audio" yet. I'm not sure how much of an improvement it really makes.
Anyway, those are my quick thoughts so far.
The Platinum's are extremely comfortable, and the build quality at first glance is much improved from the somewhat chintzy Golds. The hinges look and feel significantly sturdier, but only time will tell if they hold up.
The best thing thus far with this headset is the positional audio. It's greatly improved over the Golds, and probably even better than the TB's and Astro's I've used in the past. I can't comment on the "3D audio" yet. I'm not sure how much of an improvement it really makes.
Anyway, those are my quick thoughts so far.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Comparison between the golds and plats. Hinges still look like they might be suspect
https://youtu.be/cTNzijR3j8w
Kind of curious to a and b these now. The vss in try golds is what threw me off. I currently have the Astro a50s gen3 but want to try these now before my bb return period expires lol
https://youtu.be/cTNzijR3j8w
Kind of curious to a and b these now. The vss in try golds is what threw me off. I currently have the Astro a50s gen3 but want to try these now before my bb return period expires lol
Impressions so far:
Picked these up from gamestop last night, I had them preordered.
First off the quality is a lot better than the golds. The golds have foamy cushioned ear cups but these are like a hard plastic. The buttons are basically in the same position except the on/off switch which is position on the top of the left ear as opposed tothe bottom. Also the 3D/Vss is on the riaght ear piece but mine are going to be switched to on as default, cause why would I turn that off. The buttons are actually physical buttons and not hidden under a piece of fabric like the golds. The head band is metal with a rubber band underneath that forms to your head and IMO is more comfortable than the golds. The ear cushions are more comfortable to. The side tone is improved, I wasnt actually impressed with that on the golds but the platinums are a lot better in that regard. I never had a problem with thehinges on thr golds but like I said the head band is metal which connects to the ear cups which are a hard plastic. I dont feel ill ever have an issue with these cracking or breaking.
I loaded two profiles the watch Dogs 2 and uncharted 4, they go in either the 1 or 2 button switch. So thats nice to be able to change profiles on the fly. The sound is more detailed, marcus's voice for example was much crisper. Directional is better, standing on a busy street and picking up differemt comversations from different directions was very nice. Now, uncharted 4 has 3D audio and this might sound weird but it was kinda creepy how detailed it was. I loaded up chapter 12 with Sam and nate, and even the minor foot step sounds sounded like they were actually under you. Not to mention hand holds above you and Sam talking to you from a distance. My opinion it was night and day, in fact the PS os sounded better going in and out of apps.
Finally I watched a movie and again it was night and day from the golds. There was no interference or muffling it was very crisp and detailed audio. The surround sound sounds very true to whats actually on screen and how its supposed to sounds. It doesnt sound simulated at all, they seem very nice for price. Considering I paid $100 for the golds and $160 for these the 60 dollar difference makes all the difference in the world. I would recommend these for somebody looking for quality sound and plug and play convenience.
Picked these up from gamestop last night, I had them preordered.
First off the quality is a lot better than the golds. The golds have foamy cushioned ear cups but these are like a hard plastic. The buttons are basically in the same position except the on/off switch which is position on the top of the left ear as opposed tothe bottom. Also the 3D/Vss is on the riaght ear piece but mine are going to be switched to on as default, cause why would I turn that off. The buttons are actually physical buttons and not hidden under a piece of fabric like the golds. The head band is metal with a rubber band underneath that forms to your head and IMO is more comfortable than the golds. The ear cushions are more comfortable to. The side tone is improved, I wasnt actually impressed with that on the golds but the platinums are a lot better in that regard. I never had a problem with thehinges on thr golds but like I said the head band is metal which connects to the ear cups which are a hard plastic. I dont feel ill ever have an issue with these cracking or breaking.
I loaded two profiles the watch Dogs 2 and uncharted 4, they go in either the 1 or 2 button switch. So thats nice to be able to change profiles on the fly. The sound is more detailed, marcus's voice for example was much crisper. Directional is better, standing on a busy street and picking up differemt comversations from different directions was very nice. Now, uncharted 4 has 3D audio and this might sound weird but it was kinda creepy how detailed it was. I loaded up chapter 12 with Sam and nate, and even the minor foot step sounds sounded like they were actually under you. Not to mention hand holds above you and Sam talking to you from a distance. My opinion it was night and day, in fact the PS os sounded better going in and out of apps.
Finally I watched a movie and again it was night and day from the golds. There was no interference or muffling it was very crisp and detailed audio. The surround sound sounds very true to whats actually on screen and how its supposed to sounds. It doesnt sound simulated at all, they seem very nice for price. Considering I paid $100 for the golds and $160 for these the 60 dollar difference makes all the difference in the world. I would recommend these for somebody looking for quality sound and plug and play convenience.
Stillmatic
Member
Thanks for the impressions. I was tossing up these or Sennheiser 598's, but I think these will do.
Pretty sure 7.1 is with all games, 3D audio however is only in UC4 as of now.
HELP HELP
My headset is not so loud what do i do wrong ?
I set everything on high but its so low the sound
Gr
If it's like previous headsets, make sure the communications/game audio balance is set correctly.
It comes with a headphone cord and jack.
From what I've heard they were made with VR in mind, so whilst you have to use it cabled, apparently every VR games does 3D audio.
RedAssedApe
Banned
engadget trashed them
https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/14/playstation-platinum-wireless-headset-review/
https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/14/playstation-platinum-wireless-headset-review/
Tried them out for a bit after bringing them home, they sound pretty damn good and are very comfortable to wear. The metal top seemed like it would hold up rather well, but I'm not so sure about the hinges. They seemed sturdy but they are still hinges.
Looking forward to some awesome sound profiles from first party, at least. And I'm sure they will be great for VR, haven't really tested them out yet.
Looking forward to some awesome sound profiles from first party, at least. And I'm sure they will be great for VR, haven't really tested them out yet.