PlayStation 5 headset recommendations (Pulse Elite suck)

[async_amuro@lemm.ee]

I’ve been dealing with constant issues with the Pulse Elite headset since I bought them last year. I’m going to send them for repair, but I’m going to buy something new and looking for suggestions.

What headsets are you using?

[bbbbbbbbbbb@lemmy.world]

Whats your budget?

[async_amuro@lemm.ee]

Between $100-$200, but I’m flexible for good quality and ease of use. I spent $150 on this piece of crap, so I guess that’s my budget lol

[bbbbbbbbbbb@lemmy.world]

I can personally recommend the Astro a50s and the Audeze Maxwell, but both of those are going to approach the $300 mark. You can also explore cheaper Astro headsets like the a30s but i havent had any experience with those

[penguinz@lemm.ee]

I use the arctis nova 7x wireless which I like, have good reviews, and are good for the price. Can't speak much to other options but Rtings has reviews of headsets if you want to research there

[emerica@lemmy.world]

I’ve had the same pair of a40s for probably eight years now and they’re still perfect. Never had issues.

They’re wired, I’ve always preferred not having to deal with batteries so perfect for me, but that may be a deal breaker for others. They’re $150 I think.

[bbbbbbbbbbb@lemmy.world]

I love my a40s too, but those were strictly a PC item for me due to the cords.

[quantumsparkles@sh.itjust.works]

Highjacking to ask what the best set is with a good mic under $100

[itsamelemmy@lemmy.zip]

https://a.co/d/c3RDR19

That's what I have. Think they're Sennheisers gaming brand. Been pretty happy with them.

[async_amuro@lemm.ee]

Do you use them with XBox or PlayStation? Looks like they do brand specific ones, can’t tell if it’s just a color thing or actual compatibility.

[async_amuro@lemm.ee]

Looks like the A40s are hard to find now. Honestly leaning towards not caring if they are wired or not, depending on where they connect. Do you connect them to the controller or the console?

[async_amuro@lemm.ee]

They are wired only right? How do you connect them to the PS5, through the controller?

[itsamelemmy@lemmy.zip]

Yes, headphone jack on the controller.

[icecreamtaco@lemmy.world]

Never buy "gaming" audio gear. Audio is the same no matter what you use it for. Buy something in the $100 price range marketed for audio production. Sennheiser is usually good.

[emerica@lemmy.world]

Oh wow that’s worrying if they’re getting hard to find.

They connect to the controller. You can get a little mixamp for Xbox controllers that lets you control volume, mix and a mute button. For PS it just plugs into the bottom of the controller with a standard aux cable

[async_amuro@lemm.ee]

But what about the microphone for gaming?

[icecreamtaco@lemmy.world]

Audio companies sell headsets with mics too

[penguinz@lemm.ee]

I use them with both. Xbox is the odd one out. If you get the nova 7 or nova 7P, they'll work with everything except Xbox (I think). The 7x works with everything including Xbox