Pulse Elite

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Pulse Elite

54 positive 2 neutral 47 negative

Based on 103 Reddit mentions

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What does "improved soundscapes" mean on the Pro?

The site posted is not an Official Sony website. Have you seen this noted anywhere by Sony? As far as the Tempest 3D Audio or any features that have been marketed this generation I would take them with a grain of salt. IMO experience these claims are dubious and difficult to replicate even if one st

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StopPlayingRoney in r/PS5pro

February 18, 2026 7:42 AM

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Question about the Maxwell 2 in comparison to other gaming headsets

Wow that’s legit amazing and exactly what I wanted from the Maxwell 2’s, especially upgrading from the Sony pulse elites. But if you can test them out on the game and get back to me I’d appreciate that. It’s an incredible game but for my current set of headphones especially in crowded areas it can b

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Infinite-Lie-7627 in r/Audeze

February 26, 2026 3:06 PM

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Maxwell 2’s vs Pulse Elite

I was looking to get the Pulse Elite (it was a reasonable price, about £80 brand new after discount), and iirc, the gadgetrytech guy clearly mentioned that Maxuell has “Way better sound”. For the money, the Pulse Elite are very good at in-game positioning, but I don't remember anything about their a

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dimitarsc in r/Audeze

January 20, 2026 6:33 PM

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Question about the Maxwell 2 in comparison to other gaming headsets

That’s good to hear, after customizing the eq on the Sony pulse elites and having audio focus, to focus in on quiet sounds. They sound great as far as clarity, but I think could be better on bass and knowing the direction something is coming from even if it’s not on screen. That’s exactly what I wan

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Infinite-Lie-7627 in r/Audeze

February 26, 2026 3:02 PM

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Pluse Elite worth it in 2026?

I’ve seen some people saying Audeze are starting to slip after Sony acquired them, Audeze worked on the Pulse Elites as well I believe which have decent sound but for me the lack of deep bass kinda takes the focus off how crystal clear the 3D audio is.

ABagofSalad in r/PS5pro

January 24, 2026 7:29 AM

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Does anyone use the Pro with the Playstation Pulse Explore earbuds?

I understand that, I've actually been testing it out with a lot of my older mid high end IEMS and headphones and its been fun and interesting to hear the differences. Whilst i understand the 3D audio is fancy equalization playing with phases and delays, Sony did it's own version really well and it's

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Glad_Rip8616 in r/PS5pro

February 18, 2026 10:20 PM

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Surround Sound Problem! Unsupported format.

I play with the Sony Pulse Elite Hphones with my settings to 3D hphones and war tapes VAL. I also cannot discern verticality at all. Directional hints are fine but a guy on the level above or below is indistinguishable from some one right behind me

PS-Irish33 in r/Battlefield6

February 27, 2026 1:39 PM

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Verdict on Maxwell 2 vs Maxwell 1?

Yeah the directionality and the way you can tell distance on pretty much everything, is my favorite part about the m2s outside of the clarity. I upgraded from the Sony pulse elites and that was the one thing I wanted+ a little more bass. But I haven’t played many competitive shooters though. I’ve be

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Infinite-Lie-7627 in r/Audeze

April 16, 2026 7:05 PM

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What headphones to use

Umm you can really only use headphones that plug into it via AUX or the Pulse Elite 3/ Pulse Explore headphones. Sony has a thing with letting us use other Bluetooth accessories with their products. I purchased the Pulse Elite 3 headphones and they are pretty damn good with the 3D audio. The only do

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Stillz_Jay in r/PlaystationPortal

January 9, 2026 8:17 PM

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Best headphones for directional audio on PS5?

I got the Sony Pulse Elite recently and it's been great. I wanted something with a mic and have been impressed by the sound quality too. Re directional audio I can definitely tell what direction footsteps are coming from when playing Battlefield 6.

helluvahippopotamus in r/gamingsuggestions

January 16, 2026 2:03 AM

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