I think the main draw to either of these will be platform and price. If you do a good amount of gaming on PC Maxwell is a no brainer. But if you primarily game on PS5 with "Some" PC I think overall the Pulse Elites are a better value.
King Dazzar
I'm with you. First listen, I was like, okay, are these better? Then it was like okay, the highs are crystal clear and I'm hearing things I've never heard before, and wow, huge separation in sounds. I hit like +2 or +3 on bass, +1 on mids, and left everything else at 0 for now.
I love them!
At first I thought these were too dry and sharp but it was just a first few seconds. Then you quickly realize that these can go deeper bass than pulse3d and I suddenly discover sounds I've never noticed before in some of music I listen too. It's an experience to rediscover my music!
The downside is of course that some tracks are less musical and more analytic but I don't find it piercing yet. I did soma A/B elite/pulse3d and Pulse3d is starting to sound muffled in comparison. Like listening to music with sheet of paper between my ear and headphones.
I also found that some tracks had sub bass that pulse3d couldn't do and Elite does no problem. it's more "full range" if you will.
That's still at EQ flat 0. I only connected to ps5 to update and then to pc to listen to music. Will test on some games maybe this evening but with the music, I can already say the separation and directionality is quite a bit better than pulse3d.
I will get to your EQ settings too soon. I just want to give them a fair flat/default chance. After all - I've got new headphones for new sound, not to make them sound like previous pair
As for negatives/question marks
-As mentioned before, the crackling/popping/fizzle was there on monday but nothing yesterday. Maybe depends on something else.
-I think 3d was more comfortable due to less suction around your ears. Elites do close your ears in and transfer all microphonics. Something to get used too. not a big deal when stuff is playing but I suppose summer will be more difficult.
Lets not turn this into a VS thread but lets also not talk crazy.
Yes it does.Bigger drivers doesn't mean better sound
As someone who owned both, I was encouraging ihaunter to try out the elites because he might come to the same conclusion as me.
I don't agree with a open back headset sounding better and they are far from as immersive as a closed back headset.
How're the Elites on PC though?
Surprisingly and I can confirm that after today, just like
King Dazzar
mentioned, the EQ you set up on playstation DOES SOMEHOW SAVE to the headset.
Seem good to me? Used on pc and steam deck and seems good.
After checking em out he's right about a few things like the bass sounding like it was a dollar store brand of headphones as it's awful on these.
I'm actually finding the bass can be surprisingly detailed and actually reaches quite low. Its just that its too under stated and needs a bit of EQ encouragement. As for the rest of the sound, it sounds flat, which for me is a good thing. They do lose control on higher volumes and they sound better over dongle than bluetooth. But the seamless PS5 OS integration and sound quality for the money, with overall improvement over the 3D's in every regard. For me gives them a thumbs up.
And they have to be better (more bass and cleaner treble) than the Pulse Explore Earbuds, right?
We fiddled with the settings and it was still pretty bad.
Eh, the bass isn’t overpowering, they’re light on bass, but it’s very clear and detailed.
Me too. And I'm a guy who has been using three different pairs of BEATS headphones for YEARS (which ARE KNOWN FOR BOOSTING AND ENHANCING THE BASS).
It doesn't have to be but it also doesn't have to be underpowered which it is.
Can't argue what's good to a individual.
They’re fantastic with games, the clarity with highs and the separation is great. I wouldn’t use them to listen to music, but I’ll use them over other, more expensive headphones I have for gaming
The 3D sound bubble is great.
I generally find when stuff is focused on a flat sound, then they often tend to sound brighter. Having said that, my AKG K712 Pro's are much better than the Elites. But then the Elites are much better than the 3D's.
I buy multiple electronics including headsets at times.
Huh? You would have to rip them off to replace no?
Holding them in your hands you can see it doesn't look possible.
They are. Mine have cooling gel. Not sure if it will work until it gets warmer out.
I don't understand how you could love the Maxwell's and then think these are shit. They're almost Maxwells, objectively if you look at the measurements, for less than half the price. They're not as good, but they're very close; they sound great and are a great value.
No they aren't
They are. They aren’t as good, but they’re very good, especially for half the price. Here’s objective measurements and comparisons.
They sound like 40mm
Sexy looks like a mini version of the Maxwell.How is the size measured? Not sure how accurate it is, but:
It is though. He directly compares the responses of both. He says the maxwells are better. He says the elites are great especially for the money.
I think it's a safe assumption that they are based off of the Maxwell’s. The question is where do they fall. They are better than half as good and they cost half the price. If you get a good, comfortable fit it's a no Brainer. It comes down to how much is the premium price getting you that these lack. IMO, I'd buy these and the Explore for $50 more total and you get versatility and sound quality
Hearing both the differences are large especially the bass and volume.
They are lighter due to cheaper plastic parts and smaller drivers. But that might work for someone. I think $150 is a bit high for them though.
Elites are pretty interesting for music. Especially compared to your beats, you might hear some new sounds!
Im going off of reviews so I'll take your word since you have both. I think ultimately they should develop a more modular approach, not only with pads but with the bands. I don't care how good something sounds, if it's too uncomfortable it's just not worth it, especially nowadays. Bands ruin headphones just as much as pads do
