Sony Pulse Elite's are a bargain.
Summary
TLDRThe video discusses Sony's long history in headphone production, highlighting the classic MDR 7506 from the '90s. It introduces the Sony PlayStation Pulse Elite headset, noting its affordability and versatility across multiple platforms. The headset features magnetic planar drivers, which are praised for their sensitivity and balanced sound, making them suitable for gaming with clear audio representation. Despite some design and microphone quality concerns, the headset offers a natural soundstage and a unique charging hanger accessory. The video also touches on Sony's acquisition of Order Z, expressing mixed feelings about the potential impact on the company.
Takeaways
- ๐ง Sony has a long history in headphone manufacturing, with the MDR7506 being a classic from the '90s still in production today.
- ๐ถ The Sony PlayStation Pulse 3D Wireless Headset is a budget-friendly option, compatible with PS5, PC, Mac, and mobile devices.
- ๐ These headphones feature magnetic planar drivers, which are known for their speed and clarity, providing a crisp and balanced sound.
- ๐ฎ The design of the headset is plasticky but fits well with the PS5's aesthetic, and it includes a charging hanger for convenience.
- ๐ง The headset is highly adjustable, with a hidden bendy microphone that can be easily stowed away when not in use.
- ๐ Sony's acquisition of Order Z, a company known for its innovative tech, has raised concerns about the future of Order Z's products.
- ๐ต The headset offers a balanced sound profile, which is beneficial for gaming as it encompasses a wide range of audio frequencies.
- ๐ก The sound stage of the headphones is good, but they are closed-back, meaning the listener's ear is close to the driver, affecting the perceived space.
- ๐ค The microphone quality is a downside, with the reviewer finding it boxy and lacking compared to other options on the market.
- ๐ธ Despite the microphone's shortcomings, the headset is considered good value for money, offering a solid audio experience at a competitive price point.
- ๐ A neat feature is the inclusion of a dongle that allows for simultaneous Bluetooth and PlayStation audio, enhancing the user's multimedia experience.
Q & A
What is the history behind the Sony MDR 7506 headphones mentioned in the script?
-The Sony MDR 7506 headphones are a classic model dating back to the 1990s. They are still in production today and widely used by YouTubers and professionals due to their good sound quality.
What is the Sony PlayStation Pulse Elite headset?
-The Sony PlayStation Pulse Elite is a wireless gaming headset designed for use with the PlayStation, PC, Mac, and mobile devices. It features magnetic planar drivers and a unique design that complements the PS5's aesthetic.
What are the differences between dynamic and planar magnetic drivers in headphones?
-Dynamic drivers are the most common type, using a single piece of plastic with the voice coil attached to move and create sound. Planar magnetic drivers, like those in the PlayStation Pulse Elite, use a thin plastic sheet with the voice coil etched directly onto it, offering faster response and a crisp, clear sound.
How does the PlayStation Pulse Elite headset address the issue of bass?
-The PlayStation Pulse Elite headset offers a balanced sound profile rather than an overly emphasized bass, which is beneficial for gaming as it allows for a more natural and detailed audio experience, enhancing the clarity of in-game sounds like gunfire and footsteps.
What is the design feature of the PlayStation Pulse Elite headset that allows for easy charging?
-The PlayStation Pulse Elite headset includes a charging hanger, which allows the user to charge the headset by simply hanging it on the accessory when not in use.
What is the reviewer's opinion on the microphone quality of the PlayStation Pulse Elite headset?
-The reviewer finds the microphone quality to be subpar, describing it as boxy and peaking out. They express disappointment and suggest that improvements could make the headset even better.
How does the reviewer describe the soundstage of the PlayStation Pulse Elite headset?
-The reviewer describes the soundstage as not being like an open-back design but still offering a natural and immersive audio experience, which is beneficial for gaming as it provides a good balance of ambiance and spatial awareness.
What is the unique feature of the PlayStation Pulse Elite headset that allows for simultaneous game and music playback?
-The PlayStation Pulse Elite headset comes with a dongle that can be plugged into the PlayStation, allowing users to listen to their game audio while also sending music to the headset from another source, such as Spotify.
What does the reviewer think about the price and value of the PlayStation Pulse Elite headset?
-The reviewer considers the PlayStation Pulse Elite headset to be good value for the price, given its sound quality, design, and features, despite the less impressive microphone quality.
What is the reviewer's final verdict on the PlayStation Pulse Elite headset?
-The reviewer overall likes the look and sound of the PlayStation Pulse Elite headset, but not the sound quality of the microphone. They suggest that with improvements in the microphone, the headset could be even better.
What acquisition does the reviewer mention that they are disappointed about?
-The reviewer expresses disappointment about Sony's acquisition of Order Z, a company they liked, fearing that the acquisition might negatively impact the quality and uniqueness of Order Z's products.
Outlines
๐ง Sony Headphones Evolution and Features
This paragraph discusses the history and evolution of Sony headphones, highlighting the MDR7506, a classic model from the 1990s that is still in production today. It emphasizes the widespread use of this model among YouTubers and professionals due to its quality. The discussion then moves to the Sony PlayStation Pulse Elite headset, which is a wireless gaming headset compatible with various devices. The unique design and features of the headset, such as the magnetic planar drivers, adjustable band, and hidden microphone, are detailed. The paragraph also touches on the balanced sound quality of the headphones, which is beneficial for gaming as it covers a wide range of audio frequencies without overemphasizing bass. The comfort and adjustability of the headset are noted, as well as the inclusion of a charging hanger and the headset's compatibility with Bluetooth and other Sony devices.
๐ค Microphone Quality and Bluetooth Functionality
The focus of this paragraph is on the microphone quality of the Sony PlayStation Pulse Elite headset and its Bluetooth capabilities. It starts with a humorous anecdote about the user's experience with a microphone and the reactions it elicited. The paragraph then discusses the microphone quality in comparison to other devices, such as the iPhone, and the user's dissatisfaction with the boxy sound it produces. The user appreciates the Bluetooth dongle for its reliability and the ability to use it simultaneously with a PlayStation for gaming and streaming music. The affordability and value for money of the headphones are emphasized, despite the less-than-ideal microphone performance. The paragraph concludes with a mention of the acquisition of Order Z by Sony and a brief overview of the headset's features and potential drawbacks.
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Keywords
๐กSony MDR-7506
๐กYouTubers
๐กSony PlayStation Pulse
๐กMagnetic Planar Drivers
๐กDynamic Drivers
๐กSound Stage
๐กBass
๐กMicrophone Quality
๐กBluetooth
๐กOrder Z
Highlights
Sony's long history in headphone manufacturing, dating back to the '60s with the MDR series.
The MDR7506, a classic model from the '90s, is still in production today due to its high quality.
The popularity of the MDR7506 among YouTubers and professionals for its excellent sound quality.
Announcement of the Sony PlayStation Pulse, Elite headset, an affordable wireless gaming headset compatible with multiple platforms.
The unique design of the PlayStation Pulse, Elite headset, featuring magnetic planar drivers for high sensitivity and crisp sound.
Dynamic vs. Planar magnetic drivers: the PlayStation Pulse, Elite uses planar magnetic drivers for faster response and better sound quality.
The PlayStation Pulse, Elite headset's adjustable band and contour-following design for comfort.
Hidden microphone on the PlayStation Pulse, Elite headset for convenience and discreetness.
Sony's acquisition of Order Z, and the impact on the company and its products.
The balanced sound profile of the PlayStation Pulse, Elite headset, offering a more natural listening experience.
The headset's ability to handle low bass frequencies, as demonstrated by the test with DAR Punk's music.
Comparative listening tests with the Sennheiser HD 600 B, showcasing the PlayStation Pulse, Elite's performance.
The microphone quality of the PlayStation Pulse, Elite headset and its impact on online gaming communication.
The headset's volume adjustment issue, with large increments making fine-tuning difficult.
The value for money offered by the PlayStation Pulse, Elite headset, considering its price, sound quality, and features.
The use of a dongle for Bluetooth connectivity, which improves the headset's performance and versatility.
The potential for simultaneous music and game audio playback on the PlayStation, enhancing the user experience.
Transcripts
Sony make headphones I think these are
from the' 60s it's just proof that
they've been at it for a little while
now I mean the MDR
7506 these are Classics these from like
the '90s they're still making them today
and you'll be blown away how many
YouTubers and professionals and whoevers
are still using this cuz they're good
they don't come with these amazing teal
pads I put these on there and now
announcing the Sony PlayStation pulse
Elites that's that's quite cheap
actually that's Aussie dollars Aussie
dollars aren't worth anything yep
wireless gaming headset for your McDon
play St although that said they are just
Bluetooth headphones little PS5 PC Mac
mobile for
po they be zany looking and you know
what I'd rather zany than boring oh my
magnetic planer drivers well the the
drivers are actually the speakers inside
of the headphones right and like a lot
of headphones and whatnot are Dynamic
drivers imagine like your home Hi-Fi
speakers your car speakers you know a
lot of headphones are these whereas
these are PL of magnetics you know like
I said a dis you know where it's like
this really thin piece of plastic with
the tracers drawn directly onto it and
it's just really really super sensitive
I mean the thing is if you want a huge
stinky base Dynamics do it that's why
subwoofers are dynamics you see like a
big concert they're all Dynamics but the
thing about speakers for the most part
it's one piece of plastic making all the
sound so the low notes are really big
like this and the high notes are really
small like but the cut a tangent short
the way like speakers work is that it's
making the Basse notes and doing the
high notes in between them it's crazy
and it's kind of like a spring like the
speaker takes a while to get back to
nothing and that's where I feel magnetic
Planos are amazing they stop really
quickly and so it makes them sound so
you know crisp and lovely t i don't hate
the design although it is quite
plasticky feeling
like but yeah it fits in really good
with the whole swoopy PS5 looking thing
it does have some neat features so that
little Port there that's so you can have
a charging hanger so when you hang it
you charge it that is fantastic it's
like an AKG with the adjustable band
here and I like how it kind of just
follows the Contours of the the
headphone it's neat they are super
adjustable so they do fit on the head
good and look at this swing hidden
microphone that is stinking nice and
look it's all bendy and stuff mate and
it just slips away so it's funny I
brought up order Z and it turns out Sony
has bought order Z and it makes me weep
for order Z cuz I've never seen a
company benefit from being like grabbed
up by giant conglomerate usually all the
cool Tech flows upwards to keep the for
the mother branch
well I guess we get cheap playing our
headphones but a poor z now I thought
these were going to be Uber Uber Uber
Bassy and they're not actually they're
very very balanced which is a really
good thing because like you know games
enccompass everything now like so many
gaming headsets emphasis low to mid base
right that's where like gunfire and kick
drum is so everything feels thumpy and
big when you punch someone it goes and
you feel it this is just really natural
kind of it's got sumon begining don't
get me wrong they're still content
headphones and that's what you want from
content headphones you want a little bit
of embellishing people complaining that
they have no Bas but whereas actually
this is more in line with what reference
headphones actually sound like and I
think that's a really really good thing
because then they EQ better so if you
want to add base you can just do it if
you want to take the the highs out you
can just do it if headphones already
have stonk loads of Base it's really
hard to pull out and it's hard to dial
in so with all the settings and things
that modern headphones are supplying you
know nice Sony I I dig it The Sound
Stage you know which is how like big and
3D it feels isn't like a set of open
backs you know these are closed backs
and your ear sits right up against the
driver I don't know if you can see that
in there but they are actually angled as
well like it's yeah they're kind of
plasticky feeling but there is thought
in it for me the mark of like enough
subbase is listen to DAR Punk's doing it
right if you can hear that big ultra low
Bo on the things like the third chord um
that's that's enough for me and these
can do it well mate it's time to have a
listen to them and headsets are fun
because you know we do get the test of
microphone in a bit so hang out for that
we got to smell them against the hero
600 B mate syny and we got to put them
on the freakish ears on a
[Music]
stand
[Music]
so yeah sounds a little bit more sparkly
like this more top end stuff which would
be good for Ambience and like outdoor
environments and whatnot you know
hearing a footsteps like feet on gravel
stuff but on the head it's totally
different I mean you know the freakish
ears are just kind of like a point of
reference it's not exactly how it sounds
in real life go mate we got to have a
quick smell of the microphone that's a
big part of this like you know TS having
a better mic and all this sort of
whatever you know so people don't hate
you when you're online gaming so I
definitely got to be playing some sort
of game when I do this test but the
compar against it mate it's just the
microphone in the iPhone saw this one
time mate and what this big veite fan
hat people tell me that like mite's
better and it like really got me
offended mate I got like real worked up
about it so I decided to head down to
the local PB mate and give everyone a
piece of your mind I hope it done send
it to Madness but I will stare me ground
we made I toldes V's better than
mama get out of here what you want what
you want my my my slap here going man
that's what you get get out of
this is what you get foring my M it's
Vite Town what is that Easter egg my
wrist what's wrong with my wrist oh I
died that's me
dying you Mom I love it I'm going to
give you like just cuz we're on an
airplane mate doesn't mean I'm not going
to spread the word about Vite hey you
mind my people are stinking everywhere
mate get out why are you helping you
should like Vine too wait who war that
stance he he running I'm going to get
this where you get freaking like a
freaking m m yeah
yeah M I'm loser there's a drum kid here
hang on I have to play this let me play
it let me play it leave me alone I'm
trying to play the drums mate leave me
alone I'm trying to play the got pick
the Dr oh my this is what if everyone
just SL pict my we wouldn't be here a
jeez I can't get the drums
yeah give give
it this microphone's
garbage
Sony Sony this it's crap so boxy
sounding peeking out gosh what do you
think kids do in games like they scream
and yell and this thing's peeking out
like mad oh what a shame CU I mean it's
got all the right ports I mean that said
the the volume adjustment on this is is
in way too big chunks it's
like which is pretty annoying but then
at the same
time they're kind of cheap actually
they're very cheap for what they are and
how they sound and like how they work
like a cool thing is you know it gives
you this little dongas do which is
actually turning into my favorite way to
use Bluetooth I I freaking hate
Bluetooth drives me nuts but when you
give it a dongle it's like obedient it
actually listens it's just listening for
this signal and what you could do is
plug this into your PlayStation and then
also send music to it at the same time
so you can have your Spotify playlist
going while you listen to your game
stuff that's really cool that's a super
neat feature I can see a lot of people
digging that just wish that the freaking
microphone was better cuz then these
would just be Peak indoor headphones
wear them around the house and make
stinking phone calls like I've plumbed
this into my iPhone with an adapter like
a USBC dongle worked perfect this is
actually really good little dungle but
then it's all about compared to price
and the sound of them and what they do
for all the
money there you go I mean if the
acquisition of ersy you know wasn't
disappointing hey at least we get cheap
magnetic planers now I suppose only time
will tell how they hold up but yeah I
look I do like the look of them I like
the sound of them just not the sound of
the microphone veite is better than Mite
and that's it thanks so much for
watching sh thanks to be floaties mate
for supporting me some extra videos up
there Franks on there and I I'll see you
all next
time it's dark in franken's room
let's see what the Frank can
doing oh hey
Frank what's this what's this Franken
what's this
Frank Frank oh no someone didn't put you
on charge last night oh Frank
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