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New Sony Gold Wireless Stereo Headset for PS4/PS3/Vita?
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SoopaMan2K
Member
I like it, but I like the Pulse and the other headset better. I will get it just to collect.
And the shapes on the outside of it.
The one thing you can tell for sure is that it's more comfortable than the pulse elite.
I have no issues with the cups (which admittedly took a while to get used to, as my first over-the-ear headphone) but that narrow band at the top with effectively no cushion is absolutely murderous.
A deal breaker for me for those new cans is the apparent lack of a P2 input on the wireless dongle that the pulse has. It's how I've been using mine wirelessly for PC/360/PS3/TV without having to move anything around at all. It's really convenient.
I have no issues with the cups (which admittedly took a while to get used to, as my first over-the-ear headphone) but that narrow band at the top with effectively no cushion is absolutely murderous.
A deal breaker for me for those new cans is the apparent lack of a P2 input on the wireless dongle that the pulse has. It's how I've been using mine wirelessly for PC/360/PS3/TV without having to move anything around at all. It's really convenient.
HassanJamal
Member
°°ToMmY°°;98295485 said:
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So, any parents in this thread ? I'd like to know how do you deal with using headsets and still being aware of your environment ?
Basically, the reason I need a headset is that I can only game at night and I must mute the TV, but at the same time I must hear if the baby cries. What gives ? I need the opposite of a noise canceller
Basically, the reason I need a headset is that I can only game at night and I must mute the TV, but at the same time I must hear if the baby cries. What gives ? I need the opposite of a noise canceller
boredandlazy
Member
Does you have a baby monitor with a 3.5mm output jack?So, any parents in this thread ? I'd like to know how do you deal with using headsets and still being aware of your environment ?
Basically, the reason I need a headset is that I can only game at night and I must mute the TV, but at the same time I must hear if the baby cries. What gives ? I need the opposite of a noise canceller
anonymous_abc
Member
Does you have a baby monitor with a 3.5mm output jack?
lol, that is mean. xD
TheRealTalker
Banned
From play Asia:
A Headset for Gamers: Experience everything from the big booms to whisper-quiet warnings in stunning 7.1 virtual surround sound** (7.1 Virtual Surround Sound and Audio Modes are only available on the PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®4 systems and require system software versions 4.20/1.6 or later respectively)
... 1.6? Feature adding firmware incoming?! Also this looks like the headset I have been praying for.
Cool firmware update... I like firmwares
How does this headset compare to the elites
anonymous_abc
Member
No one knows. We are just hopeful.
Same here.
I don't think we'll know until the headset is out in the wild and being reviewed.
Hey, that's not a bad idea actually. I could use a baby monitor with LEDs on it and put it next to the screen. I need to look into this.Does you have a baby monitor with a 3.5mm output jack?
geordiemp
Member
I got old Asto A30 with a mix amp that uses the USB for power and mic, and the optical out of the Ps4...
My Son (10) also wants a pair for his PS4 - they are £ 170.
Have been looking for a cheaper pair for him that will be as good as the astro's.
Are these new headsets wireless - if so do they use battery ?
Do they use the optical out of PS4 for proper surround or just attaché dot the controller and stereo ?
(I got him a some £ 40 trittons for his 360 a year or so ago and they were poor comfort wise, noise wise and not good performance - not doing that again)
My Son (10) also wants a pair for his PS4 - they are £ 170.
Have been looking for a cheaper pair for him that will be as good as the astro's.
Are these new headsets wireless - if so do they use battery ?
Do they use the optical out of PS4 for proper surround or just attaché dot the controller and stereo ?
(I got him a some £ 40 trittons for his 360 a year or so ago and they were poor comfort wise, noise wise and not good performance - not doing that again)
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
So, any parents in this thread ? I'd like to know how do you deal with using headsets and still being aware of your environment ?
Basically, the reason I need a headset is that I can only game at night and I must mute the TV, but at the same time I must hear if the baby cries. What gives ? I need the opposite of a noise canceller
I would get a headset that only covers one ear. With a baby you shouldn't be gaming with both ears covered.
TheRealTalker
Banned
Bone conducting headphones!So, any parents in this thread ? I'd like to know how do you deal with using headsets and still being aware of your environment ?
Basically, the reason I need a headset is that I can only game at night and I must mute the TV, but at the same time I must hear if the baby cries. What gives ? I need the opposite of a noise canceller
kidfresh718
Member
Hopefully Fw 1.6 is coming soon
boredandlazy
Member
Sword Of Doom
Member
Not impressed
I'm sorry but still not gold enough
They might not snap through normal usage. Sure, there's no way to tell right now, but the obvious differences seem to understand that was a problem, along with that headband.
styl3s
Member
Does it matter? You have them on while you play video games inside your house.
My biggest concern is how comfortable they are with glasses. This is my biggest problems with headsets in general, a lot of companies don't know how to make a headset comfortable with glasses and Pulse is a prime fucking example. Not only did it feel like it was going to crush my head it was highly uncomfortable with glasses.
TerryWogan
Member
Do they not come with a microphone? The bundled PS4 microphone is a joke.
anonymous_abc
Member
They have a hidden internal mic.
TerryWogan
Member
Hmm. Will it be any good?
Same but once i start noticing the pain I just adjust the position and then they're fine, there's definitely a position I can get them to where they don't hurt at all and I can wear them for hours.
Its a fairly obvious one but loosen up the sides to relive pressure on the head (but not so it feels like they're now too low/loose on your ears). If all else fails just get crafty and add some foam.
anonymous_abc
Member
No one knows. We are just hopeful.
TerryWogan
Member
Also, no rear USB port on PS4. We're really going to have to have an unsightly dongle sitting out of the front? I really want a good set of headphones for the PS4, but come on.
anonymous_abc
Member
That's been anoying since the PS3 was revealed to not have USB on the back.
sixteen-bit
Member
I actually expected a gold-colored headset, lol
Absolutely. They cracked and broke off on me after 3 months. The build quality is horrendous and they are also uncomfortable to wear. You're better off either waiting for the new "Gold" one or getting something like a Steelseries H wireless.
USB isn't as good audio quality as optical anyways. Not sure why they don't make a 5ghz receiver like the Astros.
boredandlazy
Member
Not true. My USB Fiio E17 DAC/Amp would run rungs around anything Astro make in regards to audio quality. They're both digital signals so the quality of the DAC is what's important.
The wireless transmission method however makes a difference.
Synless
Member
The hidden internal mic in the Pulse Elite is damn good.
I feel like they're putting nails in the coffin on the Pulse line of headphones
Don't you say that, don't you bloody say that man.
Because I would be so fucking pissed on top of how pissed I am that its not supported right now.
They said January in an update and I am still waiting, I refuse to buy another headset when I have a perfectly good one already
Sighhh *breathes
sorry for the rant...
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
At least it means that the 1.6 update is coming soon. I want to use my headset for BF4 already.
Late night playing just isn't the same without wartapes booming all around me.
schwabdizzle
Banned
I was hoping gold like Zelda NES/SNES/N64 cartridge gold. I will defiantly purchase if the battery life is improved.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
I like the look - they're like Beats by Kaz.
I liked my original Sony headset. Easily the best set of wireless headphones I've used. The second edition was really uncomfortable especially if you wore glasses, the clamp was just too much for my head. So I'm glad they're going back to something more along the lines of the original but not as dorky looking.
I liked my original Sony headset. Easily the best set of wireless headphones I've used. The second edition was really uncomfortable especially if you wore glasses, the clamp was just too much for my head. So I'm glad they're going back to something more along the lines of the original but not as dorky looking.
The product page on Play-Asia says that the headset will be compatible following update 1.6.