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Sony’s latest Pulse wireless headset packs planar magnetic drivers at a good price
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A comfortable, minimalist option that supports concurrent low-latency audio and Bluetooth.
A comfortable, minimalist option that supports concurrent low-latency audio and Bluetooth.
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It’s tempting to seek out the do-everything wireless gaming headset with noise cancellation, phenomenal sound quality, multiplatform connectivity, swappable batteries — you name it. But if you just want the basics done well, Sony’s new $99.99 PlayStation Pulse headset is worth considering. It has very good sound and just enough extras, even if you use more gadgets than just your PlayStation 5.
Inside the Pulse’s nondescript ear cup shells are custom planar magnetic drivers, which deliver clean, detailed sound whether you’re gaming, listening to music, or both. They aren’t bass-heavy or too shrill; their default equalizer is pleasing and punchy, though you can also tweak it in the PS5’s interface, like other Pulse headsets. They’re not Sony’s first audio gaming product to feature this type of high-end driver (the first was in 2023), but they are the most affordable at $99.