Utilising planar magnetic drivers - from Audeze after a recent acquisition - this headset represents a step forward for audio quality at the price point, and by a recognised gaming brand, potentially offering most of the quality of the Audeze Maxwell for less than half the price, almost half the weight, and none of the fashion sense.
Still no clear information on what bluetooth codecs are supported, but expect at least LC3, AAC & SBC, with potential for LC3Plus and LDAC. Comes with a USB dongle for low-latency wireless PC and console use, and works via Playstation Link with the devices that support the tech. Audeze have worked hard on tuning their headphones lately and should have offered Sony/Playstation plenty of knowledge and advice, but it's unclear what the default tonal balance will be, and what EQ/sound profile options you'll have built-in.
Pre-order and release info came up overnight, along with pre-order availability for the Playstation Pulse Explore TWS IEMs. Available broadly at many retailers - so expect further deals, or to stack with sales, gift cards and cashbacks as they present - but Amazon offer a pre-order guarantee to grant you the lowest price they offer during that period.
This item will be released on February 21, 2024.
PlayStation Pulse Explore TWS Wireless/Bluetooth Earphones $329.95
Utilising planar magnetic drivers - from Audeze after a recent acquisition - this earphone/headset likely represents a step forward for audio quality at the price point, especially given Audeze's previous planar IEM offerings have tended be in the $2000+ range.
Still no clear information on what bluetooth codecs are supported, but expect at least LC3, AAC & SBC, with potential for LC3Plus and LDAC. Also comes with Playstation Link dongle for PS5/Mac/PC. Same potential caveats about tuning and EQ/profile as the Elite.
High quality reviews should hopefully appear in December, and for non-gaming users competition may be fierce alongside Creative Labs' new offering and a slew of unannounced TWS IEMs using planar, xMEMs, and other high-fidelity driver implementations.
This item will be released on December 6, 2023.
Enjoy!
Call me uneducated but isn't this RRP? Where's the deal in this?