Sony Unveils New PlayStation Pulse Wireless Headsets with 'Planar Magnetic' Sound Tech
The new wireless models add AI-enhanced microphones and, for the Edge, active noise cancellation and a detachable boom mic.
- Sony introduced the new PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge wireless headsets, both featuring planar magnetic drivers and PlayStation Link connectivity for enhanced gaming audio.
- Following the acquisition of premium headphone brand Audeze, Sony launched its first planar magnetic headset, the Pulse Elite, in 2024 to leverage thin diaphragms that minimize distortion and deliver cleaner bass.
- PlayStation Link enables ultra-low latency audio across PS5, PlayStation Portal, and Mac, while integrated mics feature AI-enhanced noise rejection to help players pinpoint directional cues in shooters.
- The Pulse Edge differentiates itself with double the magnets of the Pulse for deeper bass, plus active noise cancellation and a detachable boom mic for clearer voice chat.
- Although pricing remains unconfirmed, the Pulse Edge is expected to be the more expensive model; the Pulse Elite currently sells for $149 on Amazon, while the Audeze Maxwell unveiled at CES 2026 costs $329.
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Sony unveils new Pulse and Pulse Edge wireless headsets for PS5: Features, launch timeline and more
Sony has unveiled its new PS5 audio lineup with the PlayStation Pulse Wireless Headset and the premium Pulse Edge Wireless Headset. Both models feature planar magnetic drivers, PlayStation Link connectivity, AI-enhanced noise rejection and simultaneous Bluetooth support for gaming and entertainment.
Sony officially introduces the Pulse Wireless Headset and Pulse Edge Wireless Headset with new planar drivers. |Both models deliver lossless audio via PlayStation Link and an AI-powered noise-canceling microphone. |The Pulse Wireless Headset arrives later this year, with the Pulse Edge variant following in early 2027.
PlayStation has just unveiled two new audio headsets: the Pulse and the Pulse Edge. The first one promises state-of-the-art sound quality, while the second one presents itself as a premium model. If a launch window has already been announced, their price remains unknown.
PlayStation expands its audio portfolio with two new additions and today announced the PlayStation Pulse Wireless headset and the Pulse Edge Wireless headset. Read more
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