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[Endless Fluff]

You are telling us you can hear coil whine with a "Dolby Atmos / Home cinema" setup ? This is the point where I call bullshit.

I have read through this thread and was giving you the benefit of the doubt

I call bullshit on you having read through the thread as Hostile_18 has made it clear that he hears it during quiet passages and this is what's annoying him.

I've got a decent Dolby Atmos system me and my neighbour's enjoy (lol). Still any quiet scenes will be ruined.

My third PS5 is still the best one I've had but 60fps performance modes in Spiderman: MM produces coil whine, can't really here it in game just on the menus when the music stops.

I honestly don't think there is a truly silent PS5. Just variance on the ones out there and also peoples hearing differing.

It's not louder just more annoying. Imagine not a fan noise that blends in the background but a "ZZZZZZZZZ" that changes pitch depending on what your doing and the FPS/game in question. Imagine for example going into the menu or Spiderman to spend your stat points and that's all you can hear. Or a quiet scene with the family talking and that's on in the background.

And now play some game that is generally a bit quieter than Spider-Man. Demon's Souls (which OP has been playing), MGS5, RDR2, TLOU, RE2R or Ghost of Tsushima for example. Games that don't blast fucking orchestral scores at all times... games that build atmosphere with silence or very quiet music in the background.

 

[vdopey]

I call bullshit on you having read through the thread as Hostile_18 has made it clear that he hears it during quiet passages and this is what's annoying him.

Fair enough, but as I said:

Either way it doesn't matter, I would honestly suggest that you sell your PS5 there are plenty of people on here that would buy it off of you. You can probably make some money off of it on ebay, whatever essentially if you are having genuine issues after 3 returns and you were lucky enough to get 2 consoles sent out to you when people are still struggling to find 1 to buy, then its time to sell.

Your game collection can still be played on your ps4. I suggest you stick with your Xbox SX for this generation and leave your ps4 to play ps4 games, maybe in a few years Sony might do a PRO or they will probably create a slim edition you can then pick one up if you so desire.

 

[DarkMage619]

Returning it would send Sony a message. Keeping it and dealing with it won't.

What does this have to do with people hating Xbox?

I'll get another when they fix the issues. Xbox and MS are held accountable for every mistake big or small. Sony issues are accepted and excuses are made for them.

Fair enough, but as I said:

Either way it doesn't matter, I would honestly suggest that you sell your PS5 there are plenty of people on here that would buy it off of you. You can probably make some money off of it on ebay, whatever essentially if you are having genuine issues after 3 returns and you were lucky enough to get 2 consoles sent out to you when people are still struggling to find 1 to buy, then its time to sell.

Your game collection can still be played on your ps4. I suggest you stick with your Xbox SX for this generation and leave your ps4 to play ps4 games, maybe in a few years Sony might do a PRO or they will probably create a slim edition you can then pick one up if you so desire.

It's pretty clear that Hostile_18 wants a PS5 he went through 3 systems to get one that doesn't have coil whine. He shouldn't have to go back to a PS4 he should get a PS5 that does not make the noise.

 

[GHG]

Boy I'd love if they'd patch out my coil whine...

You'd need to have one to return first.

And if you do have one that you deem to be unacceptable and you don't return it then to be frank you're an idiot.

 

[MacReady13]

What was the difference between consoles 1 and 2? Did you check if they had different fans?

No idea to be honest. The defective unit got progressively louder as the week went on and I only owned it for 2 weeks. This new unit that I've had for over a month is near silent. Like a night and day difference.

 

[MacReady13]

You are telling us you can hear coil whine with a "Dolby Atmos / Home cinema" setup ? This is the point where I call bullshit.

Why is it bullshit? What happens when he decides to not play his PS5 with his speaker set up? He has a defective unit. Why should he cover the sound to cover the fault of his fucking expensive unit?

 

[Cr1ptkeeper]

I tried Valhalla 60fps and it's not good on that either. I love Sony exclusives, prefer the controller but don't think I can game on this anymore. Its fucking horrible buzzing on 60fps modes (apart from Demon Souls). Such a horrible position to be in got thousands tied to my account, Naughty Dog are my favourite developer but I can't fucking stand it. Three consoles and although this is the best one yet it's still not acceptable. Thing is two of my close friends have one and they dont notice theres making a noise.. I've gone through three in a row. I don't understand how people can prefer this over fan noise.

No game and 30fps games and certain 60fps games its spot on. I honestly don't know what to do anymore.

My return window is 31st Jan. So I'll play the exclusives, see if it changes and go from there.

I feel really let down with Sony and was so happy with the PS4 and Pro for the last 7 years.

Sorry to hear that you still have the coil whine issue! That sucks!
But at least you've got a good fan.
I don't know a lot about coil whine but i've read it could possibly reduce in volume with time. Don't know if that's true or not.

I too still have a noisy PS5 but I can't see myself switching to an Xbox as my whole game library is on playstation. And my gaming friend also uses a PS5.
I'm just dealing with the noise at the moment, like you said, in quiet scenes the noise (for me, it's fan noise) is dominant and the immersion of the game is broken.

 

[Hostile_18]

You are telling us you can hear coil whine with a "Dolby Atmos / Home cinema" setup ? This is the point where I call bullshit.

Unless that coil whine is being amplified through your speakers, which would then point to serious grounding issues, there is no way you would being hearing it with a complete surround sound setup.

I have read through this thread and was giving you the benefit of the doubt, but 3 consoles all with terrible coil whine, so loud you can hear it through your sound system ? Either you are a bat with incredible hearing or I call bullshit.

Either way it doesn't matter, I would honestly suggest that you sell your PS5 there are plenty of people on here that would buy it off of you. You can probably make some money off of it on ebay, whatever essentially if you are having genuine issues after 3 returns and you were lucky enough to get 2 consoles sent out to you when people are still struggling to find 1 to buy, then its time to sell.

Your game collection can still be played on your ps4. I suggest you stick with your Xbox SX for this generation and leave your ps4 to play ps4 games, maybe in a few years Sony might do a PRO or they will probably create a slim edition you can then pick one up if you so desire.

Well that post took a turn! . As others pointed out (thank you) having a good sound system isn't about loudness or music constantly playing. The noise is injected into the scenes when ever theres a quiet scene or no music.

Your solution of just going back to the PS4 Pro isn't a great one, this shouldn't be an issue in the first place. It's bad for Sony.. they will make less money, it's bad for me... I'll miss out on new games and it's bad for the community.. PS5 exclusives won't sell as many. I've been so "lucky" to have two faulty PS5s and a third that is borderline. Something I've been looking forward to/planning for 2 years has been ruined.

 

[Blitzmangoman]

I still can't believe people recommending headphones and thinking you won't be able to hear the coil whine then. I could. I always play with headphones (Audio Technica ATH-M40x).

Also I think I had a real bad unit because afaik PS4 games shouldn't push the system too much?
Astrobot was fine, next I tried Battlefield V (fan got loud...) and then the game which made me nope out real quick, Rainbow Six: Siege (there wasn't the 120fps update yet), it was really loud, not only the fan but the coil whine going into different high frequencies. Same day I initialised the PS5 (was really quick, just a few seconds compared to the 3-4 hours on my Pro lol), put it back into its package and sent it back. Sadly there wasn't a replacement option and now I am waiting with my loud Pro (which has 0 coil whine btw, just the jet engine).

Also sorry Hostile_18 , just send it back and wait with me, huehuehue.

 

[Hostile_18]

Ok big update guys. Replacement number 3 (console number 4) is getting sent out.

I spoke to a CS that are aware of the issues and fully appreciate it is a "very unpleasant sound you wouldn't want" when using the console.

Mod of War could you please update the title to reflect 3 consoles have now had coil whine please. I've updated the OP with a timeline. I feel like it's important to make people aware how widespread this issue is in some areas rather just the 1% narrative that can get banded about.

 

[Blitzmangoman]

Ok big update guys. Replacement number 3 (console number 4) is getting sent out.

I spoke to a CS that are aware of the issues and fully appreciate it is a "very unpleasant sound you wouldn't want" when using the console.

Mod of War could you please update the title to reflect 3 consoles have now had coil whine please. I've updated the OP with a timeline. I feel like it's important to make people aware how widespread this issue is in some areas rather just the 1% narrative that can get banded about.

So did you send it back back or will you get another replacement?

 

[Hostile_18]

So did you send it back back or will you get another replacement?

Sent it back for a replacement with the assurance that if number 4 is bad, number 5 is secured . I'm not invested anymore I'll just keep doing it expecting the worst till I get it sorted. Fully expect this next one to be bad after 3 in a row.

The other option he gave me was refund with a retailer but then I said well I want all my recent software purchases refunded if you cant supply me with a working PS5 as its through no fault of my own with the purchases made in good faith haha.

 

[FrankWza]

No idea to be honest. The defective unit got progressively louder as the week went on and I only owned it for 2 weeks. This new unit that I've had for over a month is near silent. Like a night and day difference.

That’s a shame. At least you have a quiet one now. What kind of fan in the new one?
Disc or digital? If it’s disc does the drive still kick in every hour or so to authenticate?

 

[MasterCornholio]

Sony issues are accepted and excuses are made for them.

Same can be said about Microsoft and Nintendo issues.

 

[DarkMage619]

Same can be said about Microsoft and Nintendo issues.

Not on this forum.

You'd need to have one to return first.

And if you do have one that you deem to be unacceptable and you don't return it then to be frank you're an idiot.

I'm just glad I don't have to prove what's in my home to fanboys. As I've said I'll return it when the stock is up and hopefully the issues are sorted out. I'm sorry less than stellar PS5 news gets you upset. As Hostile_18 said it's not just an isolated issue and it's even more hilarious that people think it's some sort of Xbox conspiracy to hurt PlayStation.

 

[MasterCornholio]

Not on this forum.

Yes on this forum. You just need to read more threads.

 

[DarkMage619]

Yes on this forum. You just need to read more threads.

Well if you are reading this thread apparently I don't even own a PS5 because if I did I'd only have positive things to say. I guess neither does Hostile_18 . But sure I'll just take your word for it.

 

[MasterCornholio]

Well if you are reading this thread apparently I don't even own a PS5 because if I did I'd only have positive things to say. I guess neither does Hostile_18 . But sure I'll just take your word for it.

Nah he's working his butt off to get one that doesn't have any issues meanwhile your not doing anything about yours. He's an example of someone that's clearly not satisfied with the system while you seem to tolerate the issue. I'll take your word on that.

Are you suggesting that you don't own a PS5?

 

[DarkMage619]

Nah he's working his butt off to get one that doesn't have any issues meanwhile your not doing anything about yours. He's an example of someone that's clearly not satisfied with the system while you seem to tolerate the issue. I'll take your word on that.

Are you suggesting that you don't own a PS5?

I'm tolerating till the stock is up and I can easily get a replacement without giving up my noisy functioning system. I thought I mentioned that.

Neither of us are satisfied but he's willing to go without his console weeks at a time waiting for a replacement that might be worse. We just have different strategies. Yes I have a PS5 and a XSX too and I have compared the sound profiles.

 

[MasterCornholio]

I'm tolerating till the stock is up and I can easily get a replacement without giving up my noisy functioning system. I thought I mentioned that.

Neither of us are satisfied but he's willing to go without his console weeks at a time waiting for a replacement that might be worse. We just have different strategies. Yes I have a PS5 and a XSX too and I have compared the sound profiles.

So why are you suggesting that people saying they don't have any issues don't exist? Because I'm seeing some PS5 owners say that as well as some Youtube videos that prove it.

It could be that those people have nothing to criticize because their consoles are not defective like yours seem to be.

 

[Elektro Demon]

Coil whine is not problematic except for the sound it produces. But if you play it with headphones you won't hear a thing.

 

[GHG]

Not on this forum.


I'm just glad I don't have to prove what's in my home to fanboys. As I've said I'll return it when the stock is up and hopefully the issues are sorted out. I'm sorry less than stellar PS5 news gets you upset. As Hostile_18 said it's not just an isolated issue and it's even more hilarious that people think it's some sort of Xbox conspiracy to hurt PlayStation.

I have no reason to doubt Hostile_18 , he's been genuine in discussing a range of gaming topics on the forum over the years. He's also been proactive in attempting to get his issue sorted, which is the right thing to do by the way.

Unfortunately the same can't be said for much of the support group that coincidentally (and conveniently) seems to have formed since this topic has been created.

Do you tend to keep all of your defective/unsatisfactory products around and not seek solutions, or is it just the PS5?

 

[MasterCornholio]

I have no reason to doubt Hostile_18 , he's been genuine in discussing a range of gaming topics on the forum over the years. He's also been proactive in attempting to get his issue sorted, which is the right thing to do by the way.

Unfortunately the same can't be said for much of the support group that coincidentally (and conveniently) seems to have formed since this topic has been created.

Do you tend to keep all of your defective/unsatisfactory products around and not seek solutions, or is it just the PS5?

I don't doubt that the issue exists but I do doubt some of the claims though. I think I've read from someone they said it's so bad they can hear it two rooms away with the doors closed. Those are the claims that seem a bit suspicious to me.

 

[GHG]

I don't doubt that the issue exists but I do doubt some of the claims though. I think I've read from someone they said it's so bad they can hear it two rooms away with the doors closed. Those are the claims that seem a bit suspicious to me.

Nope I don't doubt it either, I think we've seen enough instances of it to know it exists (teardowns also indicate how and why the issue manifests in some units).

What I don't agree with is the catastrophising and clear bullshit that's being said by some people. It's just as ridiculous as those saying it's not a big deal and that the OP (and others) who have units that exhibit coil whine should just "suck it up".

 

[MasterCornholio]

Nope I don't doubt it either, I think we've seen enough instances of it to know it exists (teardowns also indicate how and why the issue manifests in some units).

What I don't agree with is the catastrophising and clear bullshit that's being said by some people. It's just as ridiculous as those saying it's not a big deal and that the OP (and others) who have units that exhibit coil whine should just "suck it up".

Trolls from both sides are going to take advantage of this.

When I do get my PS5 I'll study the noise and just give my take on it. But even if I get a unit that doesn't bother me doesn't mean it won't bother somebody else.

If there's one thing we can agree on is that it isn't a console breaking issue like the RROD/YLOD for example. But if somebody wants it fixed they have every right to pursue that.

 

[MacReady13]

That’s a shame. At least you have a quiet one now. What kind of fan in the new one?
Disc or digital? If it’s disc does the drive still kick in every hour or so to authenticate?

Not sure of the fan but the disc does spin every now and then (was playing Sackboy the other day and it spins a fair bit in that). No more vibration and no noticeable coil whine.

 

[FrankWza]

Not sure of the fan but the disc does spin every now and then (was playing Sackboy the other day and it spins a fair bit in that). No more vibration and no noticeable coil whine.

Ok cool. Whenever you get a chance can you check the fan model and let us know? Takes 2 minutes.Thanks.

 

[DarkMage619]

So why are you suggesting that people saying they don't have any issues don't exist? Because I'm seeing some PS5 owners say that as well as some Youtube videos that prove it.

It could be that those people have nothing to criticize because their consoles are not defective like yours seem to be.

What? I never said people who don't have issues don't exist. If you factor in differences in people's hearing and the location of their respective systems I wouldn't be surprised if all PS5s have some level of coil whine. I also never said my console was 'defective' either I said it was uncessarily noisy compared to the competition. It functions just fine.

I have no reason to doubt Hostile_18 , he's been genuine in discussing a range of gaming topics on the forum over the years. He's also been proactive in attempting to get his issue sorted, which is the right thing to do by the way.

Unfortunately the same can't be said for much of the support group that coincidentally (and conveniently) seems to have formed since this topic has been created.

Do you tend to keep all of your defective/unsatisfactory products around and not seek solutions, or is it just the PS5?

I have already repeatedly explained my preference in getting the issue resolved for me. People will deal with the issue the way they want and you aren't an authority on the 'right' way to do any thing. Sony is lucky to have dedicated supporters such as yourself willing to defend them unconditionally. The 'support group' you are referring to are also Sony supporters who have no problem calling out an issue the system should not have. There is nothing wrong with that.

 

[FrankWza]

What? I never said people who don't have issues don't exist. If you factor in differences in people's hearing and the location of their respective systems I wouldn't be surprised if all PS5s have some level of coil whine. I also never said my console was 'defective' either I said it was uncessarily noisy compared to the competition. It functions just fine.


I have already repeatedly explained my preference in getting the issue resolved for me. People will deal with the issue the way they want and you aren't an authority on the 'right' way to do any thing. Sony is lucky to have dedicated supporters such as yourself willing to defend them unconditionally. The 'support group' you are referring to are also Sony supporters who have no problem calling out an issue the system should not have. There is nothing wrong with that.

The point is, even if you do own a PS5, and I’m pretty sure nobody buys that you do, you’re not here doing anything to help OP. Just complaining. You said your piece, what’s the point in piling on? Are you some type of self loathing PS5 owner? Have you made one positive comment about Sony or the PS5? Do you participate in any PS5 threads that are not about hardware issues? Just negative stuff. The issue has been “called out” already. Why not go and check what fan you have and post it? Help out.

 

[GHG]

If you factor in differences in people's hearing and the location of their respective systems I wouldn't be surprised if all PS5s have some level of coil whine. I also never said my console was 'defective' either I said it was uncessarily noisy compared to the competition. It functions just fine.

See this is what I mean. Were all the reviewers who said their PS5's were silent or quiet lying then? Were they lying when they said it was just as quiet as the competition:

The same problem is dealt with in very different ways - but crucially both of them work in delivering cool and quiet consoles.

First of all, similar to Series X, I think that noise is basically a non-issue with PlayStation 5. Close-up to the console, you can hear the slight whir of the fan, but in living room, office or bedroom conditions, this totally disappears into the ambient noise. Fan speeds (and thus noise) also seem remarkably consistent, and even ramping up power draw as much as I could with Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales in photo mode - and then leaving the console alone for an hour - PlayStation 5 continued to be just as cool and quiet. The thermal photography of the system under load is literally illuminating.

PlayStation 5 review: welcome to the next generation

The Digital Foundry verdict: Sony has delivered a hugely impressive, premium machine with great games that really feels like it ushers in a new generation of ga

www.eurogamer.net

So as usual, you're living in fantasy land talking out of your arse. Thank goodness I have you around to tell me my hearing isn't up to scratch, at least I'll never need to schedule an appointment with an otolaryngologist.

I have already repeatedly explained my preference in getting the issue resolved for me. People will deal with the issue the way they want and you aren't an authority on the 'right' way to do any thing. Sony is lucky to have dedicated supporters such as yourself willing to defend them unconditionally. The 'support group' you are referring to are also Sony supporters who have no problem calling out an issue the system should not have. There is nothing wrong with that.

The right way to deal with a product you are not satisfied with is to return it to the place you purchased it from, exchange it or get it dealt with via a warranty claim. If you'd ather do nothing but moan about it on Internet forums then that's on you, nobody else. I'd be the first person to tell you to not accept it if the unit has noise issues but here you are claiming I'm "defending" Sony.

Plenty of people in this thread have talked about exchanging their units or going through the process of exchanging their units to get one that they are satisfied with. But nope, darkmage would rather hold out and sit on a console that makes him unhappy. Makes sense considering there are many reasons to believe you wouldn't want to be happy with your PS5 if you had one. Darkmage would also rather tell everyone who has said their unit doesn't make any noise thar they are hard of hearing. Makes sense again considering you seem to want to believe this issue is more widespread than it actually is. At this point I'm pretty sure if someone posted a thread saying their PS5 let off smelly farts every time they booted a game you'd be in there saying yours does as well.

 

[MasterCornholio]

What? I never said people who don't have issues don't exist. If you factor in differences in people's hearing and the location of their respective systems I wouldn't be surprised if all PS5s have some level of coil whine. I also never said my console was 'defective' either I said it was uncessarily noisy compared t

Ok now your saying that all PS5s are suffering from coil whine. And even are claiming they the people on Gaf who don't have that issue are lying. That's something I can't take seriously.

 

[Master53654]

Does anyone have a ps5 that doesn't have coil whine no matter game you play?

 

[DarkMage619]

Ok now your saying that all PS5s are suffering from coil whine. And even are claiming they the people on Gaf who don't have that issue are lying. That's something I can't take seriously.

I don't understand why you keep putting words in my mouth. I never said anyone was lying. It was the Sony fans questioning if I even had the console. One dude was demanding to see people's PSN ID(for the record check out DarkMage619 on the PSN). I simply said that I would not be surprised if every PS5 had some level of coil whine. Sony made no real effort to dampen the noise and that is shown on the teardowns.

Hostile_18 posted:


This video shows a guy who went through FOUR PS5 consoles ALL had coil whine. Hostile_18 is on his fourth system? Again ALL had coil whine. So either there is some sort of conspiracy or PS5s have coil whine. That's 8 systems plus mine and you think it's Xbox fans making up something to hurt Sony? Anyway since GHG has been so awesome I'm going to take his advice and give Sony and call and see what they say. Sucks to give up a working console but it also sucks to have a working console distract from playing anything on it.

Does anyone have a ps5 that doesn't have coil whine no matter game you play?

Only multi-console gamers have coil whine on their PS5s so all Sony only fan have silent PS5s.

 

[GHG]

I don't understand why you keep putting words in my mouth. I never said anyone was lying. It was the Sony fans questioning if I even had the console. One dude was demanding to see people's PSN ID(for the record check out DarkMage619 on the PSN). I simply said that I would not be surprised if every PS5 had some level of coil whine. Sony made no real effort to dampen the noise and that is shown on the teardowns.

Hostile_18 posted:


This video shows a guy who went through FOUR PS5 consoles ALL had coil whine. Hostile_18 is on his fourth system? Again ALL had coil whine. So either there is some sort of conspiracy or PS5s have coil whine. That's 8 systems plus mine and you think it's Xbox fans making up something to hurt Sony? Anyway since GHG has been so awesome I'm going to take his advice and give Sony and call and see what they say. Sucks to give up a working console but it also sucks to have a working console distract from playing anything on it.


Only multi-console gamers have coil whine on their PS5s so all Sony only fan have silent PS5s.

What's even more funny about this is that you don't seem to talk about how your Series X completely broke in every single thread going here:

My XSX suddenly died. Was playing Destiny 2 and it just shut off and didn't recover. Shipping it back to MS tomorrow. I'll update on how the repair process is.

|OT| Xbox Series X | S - Powering your Dreams, Series..ly OT

Eh..just a very unique situation with my setup. My Series S is coming from the UK and I'm in the Caribbean, where we do use UK-style plugs and voltage, but most of our devices come from the US. My TV and other consoles are therefore connected to a 110/120v power strip which is connected to a...

www.resetera.com

Glad to see you're finally doing something about the constant whining though

 

[azz0r]

I find the odds that two people who complain about coil whine get replacement ps5s with coil whine absolutely astronomical high considering the majority don't have the issue.

 

[Hostile_18]

I find the odds that two people who complain about coil whine get replacement ps5s with coil whine absolutely astronomical high considering the majority don't have the issue.

I'd challenge the bolded assumption. How can you deny all the internet videos of multiple PS5s all making excessive noise.

If it is true then its regional issues in more than just one region.

As for the arguments let DarkMage619 handle it how he wants. Noise is a very subjective thing (and the degree any one unit has it varies). It doesn't have to be a deal breaker for some people. There tons I don't like about gaming but doesn't mean I'll throw the baby out with the bath water every time over every issue, still it doesn't make me unable to give feedback or criticise an element of it. Even if its just speaking out about an issue it can help future revisions of the console.

I've got zero confidence unit 4 will be any better (it's from the same stock allocation) so ready and willing to get ready for number 5.

 

[Blitzmangoman]

I'd challenge the bolded assumption. How can you deny all the internet videos of multiple PS5s all making excessive noise.

If it is true then its regional issues in more than just one region.

As for the arguments let DarkMage619 handle it how he wants. Noise is a very subjective thing (and the degree any one unit has it varies). It doesn't have to be a deal breaker for some people. There tons I don't like about gaming but doesn't mean I'll throw the baby out with the bath water every time over every issue, still it doesn't make me unable to give feedback or criticise an element of it. Even if its just speaking out about an issue it can help future revisions of the console.

I've got zero confidence unit 4 will be any better (it's from the same stock allocation) so ready and willing to get ready for number 5.

When will the new one Arrivederci?
Edit: *arrive (but lol, nice one autocorrect)

 

[Hostile_18]

When will the new one Arrivederci?

They say the process is a maximum of 21 days. I haven't received confirmation it's at the Sony centre yet. I'm not even looking into it/following it. Out of sight out of mind. Got myself prepared for the long haul to get a decent PS5. If I get to own a PS5 with little to no coil whine 3-4 months from now I'll be happy.

If I only had one console like last gen I'd be super frustrated however.

 

[Kamina]

Quoting myself from the other thread:

I also believe that there are no Ps5’s without the whine, just variations / levels of it.
So many factors are influencing the sound itself and/or the listeners perception of it from my experience and investigations:
> Game playing (more or less taxing visuals)
> 60 FPS is louder than 30
> Sitting distance to console
> TV volume
> in-game activity (Menu, open word, high taxing scenario, etc.)
> personal perception and/or hearing capabilities

Some people might be lucky to have one that is more quiet than others.
If it is so loud that you can even hear it over the TV at normal noise levels of gameplay with music, it might be defective though. That one guys youtube video in the other thread, which showed a PS5 sounding like a coffee machine for example is definitely defective.

Mine has coil-whine during 60fps gameplay in Demons Souls and AC Valhalla as well as on the map- and loading-screens. It stops when i go to the game‘s main menus or to the PS5s menu.The whine is only hearable with mute TV or when the game is very quiet. I am sitting about 3-3,5 meters from the console. The sound is a buzzing noise, like a bumblebee.
I can live with it as long as it doesn’t become any louder over time.

 

[Hostile_18]

Quoting myself from the other thread:

See that's what I was leaning to as well but I asked the question in the PS5 OT for people who are sensitive to coil whine does their PS5 unit have it and several said they had ones with no coil whine at all.

My third unit was best yet but in 60fps modes it would be pretty bad. Sony UK is replacing without question on it so unless they have a no questions asked policy (doubtful) it must be an issue that isn't on some... at least I hope.

 

[Kamina]

See that's what I was leaning to as well but I asked the question in the PS5 OT for people who are sensitive to coil whine does their PS5 unit have it and several said they had ones with no coil whine at all.

I am sure there are so many factors involved that make it harder or easier to perceive.
If i go and check for coil whine in the PS5 menu i would also say i dont have any. But when i check close to the console during gameplay i hear this faint buzzing. People might check at wrong times and think they dont have it, or some might not even know what coil whine sounds like and consider it regular electronic noise.
Others may be coming from a Ps4 Pro and are deaf to any such quiet sound.
You’d need a scientific field test i guess.

 

[MasterCornholio]

See that's what I was leaning to as well but I asked the question in the PS5 OT for people who are sensitive to coil whine does their PS5 unit have it and several said they had ones with no coil whine at all.

My third unit was best yet but in 60fps modes it would be pretty bad. Sony UK is replacing without question on it so unless they have a no questions asked policy (doubtful) it must be an issue that isn't on some... at least I hope.

Try checking out youtube. I've seen people get PS5s with no coil whine so it's indeed possible. Hopefully I don't get a defective unit.

 

[MasterCornholio]

But when i check close to the console during gameplay i hear this faint buzzing.

How close do you get though?

Your always going to hear something when you put your ear right against it.

I guess what matters is if you hear it while gaming normally.

 

[Kamina]

How close do you get though?

Your always going to hear something when you put your ear right against it.

I guess what matters is if you hear it while gaming normally.

During normal playing it is not hearable because of the game sounds, I’d have to turn of the volume and listen into the quiet room to hear it faintly and then i can even hear it from 3 meters away.

 

[Hostile_18]

In all 3 of my units I can hear it from 7 feet away in 60fps modes. My first one was even in menu/rest mode. Its loud enough to spoil any kind of immersion the second music isn't blasting.

I guess I do expect more from my console than some do.. but I do use it nearly every day (in some capacity). Makes it worse that the Series X is so quiet no matter what I throw at it PS5 has the chance of been my favourite console ever if I can get this issue sorted.

 

[MasterCornholio]

During normal playing it is not hearable because of the game sounds, I’d have to turn of the volume and listen into the quiet room to hear it faintly and then i can even hear it from 3 meters away.

Hopefully it doesn't get worse than that. Levels like that probably wouldn't bother me. I game with my Pro right next to my monitor so I'm around a meter away from my console.

 

[MasterCornholio]

In all 3 of my units I can hear it from 7 feet away in 60fps modes. My first one was even in menu/rest mode. Its loud enough to spoil any kind of immersion the second music isn't blasting.

I guess I do expect more from my console than some do.. but I do use it nearly every day (in some capacity). Makes it worse that the Series X is so quiet no matter what I throw at it PS5 has the chance of been my favourite console ever if I can get this issue sorted.

Is Sony telling you it's a defect or is it due to the laws that your able to exchange it so easily?

 

[Hostile_18]

Is Sony telling you it's a defect or is it due to the laws that your able to exchange it so easily?

As far as I'm aware it's my legal right to return it to the retailer within 2 weeks for any reason (2 and half months at Amazon UK over Christmas period). As for replacing it's what Sony deem to be faulty I mean you could challenge their decision but its costly and time consuming and probably beyond the scope of a single person. I can't imagine Sony letting all these replacements happen if it wasnt a genuine fault... they are just not that kind of company.

 

[MasterCornholio]

I can't imagine Sony letting all these replacements happen if it wasnt a genuine fault... they are just not that kind of company

It's why don't believe that all PS5s are defective. If something like that were to happen there would be some sort of product recall. Anyways at least they are seeing it as a defect and it's kind of a waste of money to exchange something that can be fixed. Hopefully they make changes that fixes the issue in later production PS5s.

 

[Banjo64]

I tried Valhalla 60fps and it's not good on that either. I love Sony exclusives, prefer the controller but don't think I can game on this anymore. Its fucking horrible buzzing on 60fps modes (apart from Demon Souls). Such a horrible position to be in got thousands tied to my account, Naughty Dog are my favourite developer but I can't fucking stand it. Three consoles and although this is the best one yet it's still not acceptable. Thing is two of my close friends have one and they dont notice theres making a noise.. I've gone through three in a row. I don't understand how people can prefer this over fan noise.

No game and 30fps games and certain 60fps games its spot on. I honestly don't know what to do anymore.

My return window is 31st Jan. So I'll play the exclusives, see if it changes and go from there.

I feel really let down with Sony and was so happy with the PS4 and Pro for the last 7 years.

I know it’s an unacceptable solution, but due to my 2 PS4 base models, Slim and Pro being extremely loud, I’d already decided that the PS5 would go in an open backed cupboard so I can shut it away without ventilation problems.

Is this not an option for you?