Do you find yourself to be a bit of a sound snob, and your average headset just isn’t going to cut it? Enter the Audeze Maxwell, taking over the spot from its older sibling, the Penrose. The Maxwell features a massive pair of 90mm planar magnetic drivers with magnetic arrays and waveguides that help you hear everything from footsteps to gunfire, along with music mix all perfectly clear. Tempest 3D is baked in for a more immersive listening experience, and of course, you can completely customize the audio to your preferences using Audeze’s HQ gaming app. Higher clamp force is an issue: There's some force behind these cups, which might be a bit much for some heads. Sony says the Pulse 3D headset has been optimised for use with the PS5’s new Tempest sound engine, and I certainly can’t disagree; it isn’t the most advanced headset on the planet but the 3D audio technology performed as intended. Strolling through Central Park in Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the chatter of NPC Manhattanites and bustle of nearby traffic had plenty of depth and direction.

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Interface: Wireless | Connections: 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth | Battery Life: Up to 40 hours | Features: Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, DTS Headphone: X, Superhuman Hearing (PC), Gen 2 Flip-to-Mute Mic, ProSpecs Design: The Stealth Pro is a premium device from the outset. Trading in a metallic body and chunky studio-esque cup design, the only indication that this headset comes from your classic bargain Turtle Beach brand is a small logo on the side of a cup. Everything feels as good as it looks as well, with generous padding on each oval-shaped side. That larger cup design means the ear is gently hugged, rather than pinned against the side of the head - a vastly more comfortable design that makes long sessions a breeze. Bluetooth adapters are excellent solutions when connecting a Bluetooth device to another device that doesn’t support the technology. Also called ‘dongles,’ they plug into your console’s USB port and transmit Bluetooth signals to a peripheral device like your headphones. At the risk of repeating myself, for the money the Pulse 3D headset is a remarkably well-built product. Given that it’s made entirely from plastic, it does feel a tad cheap but, unlike many similarly priced headsets, the Pulse 3D doesn’t clamp your head too firmly. Better yet, the foamy, faux leather ear cups are spacious and comfortable enough for prolonged use. Plus, for the fans, Sony has made sure to reuse the DualSense controller’s unique texture (made of tiny circles, squares, crosses and triangles) on the Pulse 3D’s headband. Ensure Enable Turning on PS5 from Network and Stay Connected to the Internet are turned on. (From: YouTube/John Hammer)

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In practice, that means incredibly immersive gameplay across everything from open world adventures to the more claustrophobic echoes of The Last Of Us Part 2. Not only that, but we were able to accurately locate directional audio cues in a split second, identifying not just direction but distance and even the obstacles between us in some cases. That makes the Maxwells an excellent buy for both competitive players and solo adventurers alike.

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Audio: Even without those haptic features, this is a great sounding PS5 headset. You're getting the full force of Razer's new TriForce Titanium drivers under the hood, with a rich sound profile pumping out of the 50mm cups. That's 10mm larger than you'll find in cheaper PS5 headsets (and Sony's own Pulse 3D headset), which makes for a far more textured profile and plenty of power across all ranges. You mostly play online: Because of those haptic effects, you won't make the most of this feature set if you're playing online most of the time. We had to turn off the extra immersion features when playing with chat.

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You’ve finally got your hands on a PS5, and now you’re going to want a great headset to pair with it. The Sony Pulse 3D takes advantage of the console's next-gen positional audio. Your games will sound not only crisp and clear, but you’ll also be able to tell where sounds are coming from, making it easier for you to place where your enemies are in a game and take ‘em out. Even without the Tempest 3D Audio, these cans still sound great. Interface: Wireless | Connections: Wireless USB Transmitter, Bluetooth | Battery Life: 12+ hours | Features: Swappable batteries, noise-canceling microphones, app-based audio, remappable wheel, Stealth Pro, Advanced Superhuman Hearing