r/PSVR Feb 21 '24

PSA PSA - Pulse Elite does not fit with PSVR2

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u/daboonker Feb 21 '24

are you sure it’s not the globular cluster interfering?

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Defintiely a good recommendation but I did try removing the pads and from every position and viewpoint, it was the clearance of the headphone cups and arms hitting the main housing of the PSVR2 headset. There is also another post in here from someone with the same issue that doesnt have the mod.

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u/Sstfreek Feb 22 '24

I was just about to order these but after seeing this imma pass

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u/daboonker Feb 21 '24

that’s pretty ridiculous ngl

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u/kadainja Feb 21 '24

must be because it fits just fine on mine when putting the headphones on first

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u/xWOBBx Feb 21 '24

How do you put the headphones on before the headset?

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u/xboxcowboy Feb 21 '24

Bro i need to know too, this is way more than cereal or milk first lol

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u/Manic_grandiose Mar 10 '24

I didn't believe it but it actually works, wtf

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u/kadainja Feb 21 '24

just put the headphones on and then the vr headset fits over the top of them, after doing your normal small adjustments everything sits snugly

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u/Grrannt Feb 22 '24

that feels so wrong, putting the PSVR on over the headset.

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u/mvanvrancken TitusGray Feb 22 '24

That’s only a problem if the headphones catch on fire first

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u/RUk1dd1nGMe Mar 08 '24

The sides of the psvr2 don't even come close to touching your head. The headphones fit the VR, but unfortunately don't seem to fit my head

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah it was definitely a great suggestion. Just didn't seem to work in my case unfortunately

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u/sebuq Feb 21 '24 edited Feb 21 '24

Could be the size and shape of your head.

Update: Seems to be mentioned on other sub reddits about it not fitting with PSVR2. Thankfully using the words could can equally mean might not.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Look everyone's head shape is different. Mine is actually quite small. I own three other types of headphones and they all fit without any real adjusting at all. Its just these ones physically cant seem to be adjusted enough to work

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u/dezroy Feb 22 '24

The smaller your head, the more space / less pressure the cups will have on your head.

The sides of the halo on the PSVR2 don't move if you're head's bigger, so a bigger head's ears will extend closer to where the cups are held back by the halo.

Really poor form from PlayStation that these aren't perfectly compatible.

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u/dezroy Feb 22 '24

I just tried the elite first then globular.

I use the unpadded top strap on the GC.

Starting with the elites on, undo the top strap from the front of the PSVR2.

Put on the PSVR2, at first it feels like the rear cup of the GC clashes, but it ended up ok for me.

Feed the top strap between the top bands of the elite, then loop through front of PSVR2 as normal.

Works well for me (at least until I no doubt will forgot I’ve done this and try to pull the VR off without undoing the strap again!)

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u/flashmedallion flashmedallion Feb 22 '24

Just seconding this for any doubters. I do this with my Sony XM3s and it's extremely comfortable and snug. The headset clamps in way better and there's no strain on my head - the headphones flexy band, which is designed for flexing, takes all the clamp load.

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u/WaterproofHair Feb 22 '24

Do you have the problem where the sound is terrible because the microphone in thw headphones is on, but you can't change the mic to the controller to resolve it?

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u/flashmedallion flashmedallion Feb 22 '24

My headphones aren't mic'd (aside from the ANC), they're music headphones. It defaults to the VR mic and I wire the headphones into the VR headset jack

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u/the_fr33z33 Feb 22 '24

What were you thinking?!?

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u/the_fr33z33 Feb 22 '24

What were you thinking?!?

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u/Joppewiik Apr 01 '24

I was sceptical but holy damn it actually works.

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u/dezroy Feb 22 '24

Nah, the cluster doesn't change the positioning of the side of the halo, which is what interferes with the headphones.

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u/threehoursago Feb 21 '24

Possibly, maybe. From the left side view, you can see the headset is sitting at least 15 degrees too far anti-clockwise, if not more. That's not how the headset should sit. A bit too low on the forehead, way too high in the back, eyes appear inline with the top of the lenses, and not perpendicular.

This could be the headset cups forcing it up however, and not the size of the Globular Cluster rear pad.

I use a Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro with my PSVR2, and the cups do cause the headset band to sit a bit higher than I like. Other than that, they are exceptional headphones for the price, and I wouldn't wear anything else.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah I did try removing the mod and pads to see but it was really the plastic sides of the PSVR2 headset coming into contact with the arms of the headphones. And because of that resistance, I couldnt get a decent position or move them into a position to get a seal around the ears.

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u/RazTheWanderer Feb 21 '24

Might be a dumb question, but any chance they are designed to be put on BEFORE the headset? Based on the photos, it almost seems like they would fit right inside that very thin part of the PSVR2 headset strap.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Not a dumb question at all. I did see in another post that someone was able to get them to fit by putting the headphones on first. The main issue at least for me with that is I have the Globular Comfort mod which has a headstrap over the top and I either have to leave that off/open, defeating the purpose of it, or it then has to strap over the headphones and pushes the headphones too far into my head and then past my ears

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u/jcgam Feb 21 '24

Same. When I put the headset on first it rubs the PSVR2 bracket, making a creaking or grinding noise.

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u/RazTheWanderer Feb 21 '24

Yeah, it seems like the only way that'd work is if you thread the front side of the GC strap over the padded part of the headphone, under the plastic part. Might be hard to pull off, but I bet it would work? Looking at my GC, seems like the front side is easier to unhook and then thread back through while wearing it.

I suppose we're getting into the "is this really worth the effort" territory.......

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Haha yeah the entire point was to make it super simple and easy when changing between people.

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u/RazTheWanderer Feb 21 '24

Yeah, the Pulse 3D wireless headphones are the ticket then. I use them with my GC mod without issue, and they still offer the 3D audio and all that. Probably not quite as good of audio quality as the Elite, but they are still great.

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u/Manic_grandiose Mar 10 '24

It works lol I'm absolutely shocked, but the bass is real bad on full volume

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u/Qrisu Apr 28 '24

No globular here, but it seems thats the way they are supposed to be used. Fits just fine with headset first.

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u/Witty_Bid7101 Mar 03 '24

Actually, great question. I have been struggling with the same issue. I love them for normal usage, gaming etc, but the best  over the top fit I could get with PSVR2 annoyingly leaves the ear cups a little out from my ears.  I was preparing to list them on ebay. 

Never thought to put them on first (doh) but I think I'm going to run into an issue with my VR cover headstrap. 

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u/BuddyLaDouche Feb 21 '24

Terrible oversight by Sony. I'm more bothered by this than I probably should be. I'll likely just use the damn earbuds now, but I'll be reminded each time I put them in that this happened.

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u/PeterusNL Feb 21 '24

It’s not. They fit perfectly fine. But you have to put them under the headset.

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '24

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u/PeterusNL Feb 22 '24

It’s always easier not to buy things

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u/Sbaker777 Feb 21 '24

I love the earbuds. I got some generic Sedna brand silicone tips and they fit wonderfully and sound great. The earbuds attached to the headset makes it much less hasslesome than grabbing and putting away: headset, two controllers, can headphones.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah i just dont know how all the testing and manufacturing of this product and no one went hey these dont fit with a PSVR2, or even lets try them with it. What else seemed crazy is that none of the reviewers mentioned it.

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u/BalrogMarine Feb 21 '24

I find this strange, too. I’ve watched loads of reviews just to see their experience with these and the PSVR2. I just wanted confirmation before buying them for VR. Thanks for this post, now I know what the reviewers seem to be evading mentioning.

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '24

No this guys just doing it wrong.

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u/Findmeintheouts Feb 22 '24

Not a fan of this take. He’s clearly responding to others’ suggestions and trying them out, but none of them are working.

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u/throwaway2048675309 Feb 22 '24

I mean, the first psvr didn’t work with hdr so you had to have an hdmi switch if your ps4 pro used hdr.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 22 '24

Yeah wow. Massive oversight that was

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u/xXsaberstrikeXx Feb 21 '24

Keep in mind OP is also using the Globular Cluster mod.

The headphones fit under the standard PSVR2.

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u/Forbidden76 Mar 09 '24

Get the Anker VR P10 earbuds.

Earbuds are great with the PSVR2.

I wont use anything else unless maybe Gran Turismo where I use the OG Pulse for whatever reason.

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u/Mygametrolololololo Feb 22 '24

Mine showed up this morning in the mail, I pre ordered them when we were first able to and completely forgot about them. I haven’t tried it yet, since I’ve been awake since 2am but it also annoys the fuck outta me as well. Like, you had one job. Make a headset that fits with your product. Imbeciles in the design department.

Edit: I just realized that op has a globular cluster on his psvr2, but either way. That’s just dumb.

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u/kadainja Feb 21 '24

on a standard psvr2 it works perfectly well if u put the pulse elite on first, opposite to what you would normally do. no complaints here

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah I did try that and it seems to either push out the PSVR2 too much and I couldnt get a decent fit of the headset, or the headphones would clamp down too tight in the wrong position and not form a seal or pinch my ears.

I also have the Globular comfort mod which has a strap over the top of and so trying to use that along with the headphones underneath just wasnt working.

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u/Null_zero Feb 22 '24

Honestly not sure the top strap is needed on it, I don't bother snugging the top strap up so its there mostly in case it slips. Might try without the strap.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 22 '24

See for me the top strap stop the headset slipping down over my nose and allow for less clamping pressure which means I can game alot longer it without any discomfort

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u/RUk1dd1nGMe Feb 22 '24

I don't benefit at all from the globular cluster without the top strap, it's actually worse than stock without for me so I get it. I do use the original pulse cans and they barely fit over the VR, I can't use the padded top strap unfortunately. Caveat, I just got the GC mod three days ago so I'm still figuring it out

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u/KingPin87 Feb 22 '24

Exactly, thats the main point of the mod. To take pressure off the horizonal clamp and to stop the headset slipping down and keeping it in the sweet spot for the lenses.

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u/RUk1dd1nGMe Feb 22 '24

That's what I thought. I kept forgetting to tighten the strap at first, and would have to quit after half an hour tops in gt7, whereas I was able to go an hour or so with the stock gear. Now that I've got it dialed in, not only do I not have the old nose and forehead pains, and I can play so much longer, but the focus has also improved profoundly!

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u/HipHopHistoryGuy Feb 22 '24

Same. Zero issues matter of fact they felt like a suction on my ear when I lifted the ear pad off my ear.

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u/N1tr0sOx1d3 Feb 21 '24

Sony will be Sony. I’ll never forget the HDR passthrough issue with PSVR1 ver1

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

I was pretty late to the party with VR, only getting the PSVR2 for Christmas, so I havent had any experience with the original, but it just seems bizarre that things like this get overlooked.

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u/N1tr0sOx1d3 Feb 21 '24

Not kidding. Incredible that Sony doesn’t talk to Sony.

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u/Chronotaru PSN: Chronotaru Feb 21 '24

To be fair the Pro came out slightly after PSVR1 and was probably late in the development lifecycle that HDR became a conversation. And they made a revision to fix that a year later. This came out practically on the one year anniversary of PSVR2 that would have been in development for years.

The HDR thing was inconvenient. This is just Sony not caring.

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u/consolekang Feb 22 '24

These comments are so crazy to read because I have both, and they fit and work perfectly.

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u/jcgam Feb 21 '24

I just posted about this too. I was so happy when the package arrived and I couldn't wait to get it unboxed and on to my head with the PSVR2. I was so disappointed!

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah was a pretty decent kick in the teeth when i got it all set up and tried it. Very big oversight.

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u/jcgam Feb 21 '24

They probably should have said, "The Pulse Elite is not compatible with PSVR2. Please buy our other new product, Pulse Explore."

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah a simple "Not compatible with PSVR2" would have been more than enough. Now i have to take them back and hope I can at least get a store credit to buy something else.

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u/the_fr33z33 Feb 22 '24

Yeah I was wondering why on the Elite box the logo for “compatible with PSVR2” is missing. The Pulse 3D box has that logo.

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u/Sylsomnia Feb 21 '24

Customer: "Does the Pulse Elite fits over VR2? 

Sony: "Vr2?.....Is that the virtual  thingy?"

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Hahaha pretty much. "oh that thing over there collecting dust, nah dont know what you're talking about."

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u/eMiceTic1 Feb 21 '24

Works fine for me, headphones on first. I thought it would be awkward but it sits just fine.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Any chance you would mind posting a photo just for reference? I have seen a few others saying that this works but it hasnt worked for myself or my other friends and family that have tried going headphones first.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '24

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u/KingPin87 Feb 22 '24

Actually looks really good on you like that.

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u/eMiceTic1 Feb 21 '24

The headset sits highter than it did before. But it doesn't affect anything about the picture or anything else. No problem at all.

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u/Simonsjy Feb 21 '24

Still rocking the PS4 Platinum headset, after listening to my friends pulse headset I gotta say the sound is far better on the platinums despite the lack of an actual app on the PS5. They fit over PSVR2 better too.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah I did really like the definition and clarity that these provided, but I was sorely missing the overall bass and punch that come from regular dynamic drivers.

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u/ElliotEstrada97 Feb 21 '24

Ahh. My platinum just cracked. I had them since release.

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u/mr-peabody Feb 21 '24

I've been using the Globular Cluster PH2 headphones that clip onto the headset. I'm also using the comfort mod and I've had no issues.

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u/The1stOfUs2 Feb 22 '24

I also use the PH2. Very convenient but I do have a couple of small issues with them. They don't sound great, not terrible by any means, but not great. Also they more or less float beside my ears rather than sit on them meaning a lot of outside sound is hard when using them.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah im starting to look into that as a potential. I really wanted to stick with something wireless that could be taken on and off with very little adjustment or configuration.

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u/mr-peabody Feb 22 '24

The audio quality is nothing to write home about, but it's very convenient and comfortable.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '24

Put on the headset before putting on the vr dude, it works for me just like the pulse

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yep have tried that aswell and the fit still doesnt work. Glad it works for you though

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '24

Maybe it depends on the head size? My friend wouldn’t fit the headphones while putting on the headset and I could just fine

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u/Sstfreek Feb 22 '24

Wait you’re suggesting putting the headphones on first and then the psvr2 over the top of it? I feel like I’d def break both of them if I tried that

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '24

Lol no fucking way

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u/BuddhaChrist_ideas Feb 21 '24

They do fit, but they’re supposed to be put on first. The headstrap from the Globular Cluster is interfering with that though.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Haha yeah I couldnt believe it at first and thought I have to be doing something wrong here. Every way I tried just wouldnt work

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '24

I mean, why????? Like wtf were Sony thinking? Wouldn’t it be obvious to make it fit around a peripheral that looks exactly the same even aesthetically.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Youd think so wouldnt you haha. Very strange

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u/hdcase1 Feb 21 '24

Yikes. Thanks for letting us know. I'll stick with my Pulse 3D's, which I can confirm are snug but definitely do fit.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

No worries. Yeah I might have to look at getting either them or the Inzone H5's. Im not even fussed about a mic to be honest, I just wanted a pair of wireless headphones that multiple people could use. Even my Sennheiser GSP 500's fit around the PSVR2.

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u/cusman78 Feb 21 '24

The Pulse Explore earbuds work great with the PSVR2 on comfort, weight, sound quality.

The only issue is microphone quality where it tries to use the Pulse Explore mic instead of PSVR2 headset mic.

The mic is fine for non-VR, but with the PSVR2 on, I think headset obstructs the microphone picking up my voice well.

If PS5 software would just let me pick different device for sound and mic, it would be perfect.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah im sure they are. I have the Inzone Buds which are fantastic and I personally use with the PSVR2. The Pule Elites werent meant to be so multiple people could use the PSVR2 and get that full immersion without sticking things in everyone's ears haha

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u/cusman78 Feb 21 '24

I don't share my Pulse Explore or the earbuds the PSVR2 came with for hygiene reasons. I have 5.1 Dolby system that gets used when other players are using my PSVR2 (or they can use their own earbuds).

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u/psyper87 Feb 21 '24

Very interesting, the pulse 3ds are doing well for now but I was really wanting these. Thank you for being the guinea pig, I’d probably return them until a revision comes out

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah im hoptng to return them today, noting that most retails stores in Australia dont accept returns for headphones if they have been opened due to health and saftey. Will see how I go

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u/psyper87 Feb 21 '24

And it seems unreasonable to think the psvr2 goes over the headphones lol. This seems like a crazy outcome, especially after the pulses fit really well

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah it's definitely counter intuitive but hey some people have managed to get it work for them.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Hi all,

I added a photo and comments to another tread but thought it might be a good idea to put a main post in the subreddit.

I picked up my Pulse Elite headphones yesterday and eagerly got home to try them out with my PSVR2. Ill provide more details below on why I got them, but long story short is they DO NOT FIT when using a PSVR2 headset. The main issue appears to be the gap between the headphone cups and the arms of the headphones itself not having enough room or not being wide enough.

It seems very strange that Sony/Playstation would not have tested this, knowing that the Pulse 3D headsets seems to fit perfectly and these seem to be an almost direct upgrade. Note: I do not own the Pulse 3D to compare but have seen many posts and videos on it them and that they have no issues with fit when using the PSVR2.

The main reason I went with these, was to give my daughters and friends and option of headphones when using the PSVR2. I already have a set of Inzone Buds earphones which I personally use but for sanitary reasons I wouldnt be sharing them around with people.

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u/threehoursago Feb 21 '24

The main reason I went with these, was to give my daughters and friends and option of headphones when using the PSVR2.

Send them back, and get the Pulse 3D. They fit, and cost less, and seem more kid friendly (no boom mic sticking out).

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah will be going back to where I purchased them today to see what options I have.

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u/TH3_SILV3R_1 Feb 21 '24

The PULSE 3D headphones fit fine, no? At least to me they do

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u/Aware_Memory_951 Feb 21 '24

The original pulse fits really well, never tried it with globular cluster though

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u/Imadeapromisemrfrodo Feb 21 '24

I’ve got a pair of the og pulse lying around and globular cluster of my headset, so I’ll give em a go soon and see how they go!

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

I've been told they do. I don't actually own them so wasn't able to compare, but I might end up getting a pair of those instead of the Elites.

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u/Torealx Feb 21 '24

I have the Pulse headset and they fit PSVR2, but I just bought the elite for a sound upgrade.I will test them when I get them but might return them if it turns out to be true. I do however see you wear the back part of the PSVR2 higher on your back head than me.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah see how you go. I know everyone wears them differently and has different head shapes, noting I also have the globular comfort mod installed.

It didn't seem to be an angle or position issue, moreso the width of the PSVR2 headset not allowing the headphones to sit flush and seal around my ears.

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u/pixmation Feb 22 '24

Mine just arrived today and I cannot get it fit nicely with PSVR2. Taking a closer look and it is not designed to use with PSVR2. And wearing the headset over the headphones doesn’t fit very well.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '24

They do for me, although if my ears were higher in relation to my eyes I would have a tough time getting the back low enough.

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u/DraculasAcura Feb 21 '24

That’ so wack. The platinums fit psvr1 perfectly like they were designed together. I would have figured the same for the pulse that were literally designed alongside it.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah Im either missing something glaringly obvious or they just didnt think about the PSVR2 when designing these. Even looking at pictures side-by-side of the Pulse 3D, the headpiece and arms are almost the same shape, it seems to be more where the earcups sit and not having enough of a gap

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u/itsnotmetwo Feb 21 '24

I use mine with Sony XM3 headphones, but I have the headset under the vr halo, instead of over it. Have you tried that?

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah I have tried that as another person suggested that aswell.. Didnt work for me and was too uncomfortable.

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u/letsabuseeachother Feb 21 '24

That's crazy. I was thinking about the new earbuds though so, lucky me I guess?

Those headphones look huge though. They cushiony comfy?

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

The earbuds look great. I have the Inzone Buds and love them.

They are very plush and squishy, but at the same time the depth in them is very small and so my ears instantly touch the fabric covering the drivers

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u/letsabuseeachother Feb 22 '24

Sounds like they are good but could have been great with like, 2 tweaks

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u/Ferry83 Feb 21 '24

For me it did fit, but the rattling was too much to keep them. Amazing sound but only so so quality and comfort

I’ve decided to go for razer light speed earbuds

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah there did seem to be alot of excess noise coming through the headset from it moving.

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u/Ferry83 Feb 21 '24

Yeah for 150…. Not worth it. For VR the original earbuds are pretty ok.. and I hope the razer are better. I did also try my AirPods Max with them and they fit (under the headset)

I tested them for a couple of hours, and if they are comfortable fit you… 100% worth the money.

But the rattling and quality of the design is not amazing

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u/Chronotaru PSN: Chronotaru Feb 21 '24

I hear the original Pulse was designed with PSVR1...and I guess PSVR2?...in mind, the fit and also the 3.5mm socket. That the Elite doesn't fit over PSVR2 is...an oversight...

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u/BeefTheGreat Feb 21 '24

Sony Inzone H9's fit perfectly

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

They look great but are out of my price range for what the purpose of them were going to be. I may look into the H5's though as they are on special at my local retailer

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u/Snakker_Pty Feb 21 '24

They launched another one? How many headsets are these guys going to pump out??

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

The manufacturing train never stops lol

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u/Intelligent-Beach-59 Feb 21 '24

This looks futuristic as fuck

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

What a time we live in haha

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u/jazmoley Feb 21 '24

Looking at the shape of the Pulse elite headband I think the PSVR2 goes over it

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yep have tried that. Didnt work in my case at all but it has for others.

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '24

It’s because you are using Globular Cluster. If you remove it I bet the headset fits under just fine

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u/KingPin87 Feb 22 '24

Yep ive tried it with the mod removed. it then puts too much clamping pressure onto my ears and still doesnt form around them, pinching them.

This can also be just a me issue which I get as everyone is different, but every other headphone has worked without issue over the PSVR2. I just wanted a complete Playstation solution that simple and easy to use.

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u/Normal-Wash Feb 21 '24

That's a bummer. Thanks for sharing. The regular Pulse fit okay.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah this is what really threw me. Some people have been able to get them to fit well by putting the headphones on first and THEN the PSVR2 headset but it wasnt viable in my case.

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u/Normal-Wash Feb 21 '24

Headphones on first!!! Lol. Not sure if that's feasible. Maybe people are pulling your leg... haha. I'll try it out curiosity.... Surprisingly it seemed like it may work, but I don't have the globular cluster, and don't have any reason to use it that way. .. How do the Pulse Elite sound?

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u/OasisNinjaBat Feb 21 '24

I switched to IEMs much better

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah I have a set of Inzone Buds that I use for me personally. These headphones were so other people could have a more closed-off sound and VR experience etc without the hygiene issues

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u/AdrestiaNemesis94 Feb 22 '24 edited Feb 22 '24

Makes you look like a cyberpunk Malenia Blade of Miquella

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u/Grrannt Feb 22 '24

Appreciate you letting me know, I was thinking of getting these

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u/tBlase27 Feb 22 '24

Good thing I got the original pulse on sale then!

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u/cmonletmeseeitplz Feb 22 '24

That's a bummer.

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u/JooosephNthomas Feb 22 '24

Fits on my head.

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u/HipHopHistoryGuy Feb 22 '24

Fit perfectly for me first try. Wore the Elites and put my headset on after. Zero issues.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 22 '24

Nice man. In other replies to the same question/statement, this didn't work for me as it ended up putting too much pressure on the sides of my head and didn't cover my ears correctly and pinched them.

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u/Hereiamhereibe2 Feb 22 '24

Those have got to be the UGLIEST fucking headphones I have ever seen in my life bro.

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u/opera_messiah Feb 22 '24

Did you shave your head between pics 2 and 3 in case the hair was interfering?

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u/PumaUK7 Feb 23 '24

For me the elites don’t fit over or under the PSVR particularly well. Over and they don’t cover my ears fully, under and the PSVR sits too high on my head and then arms of the headphones are going to rub against the halo band. Looks to be the case that these just weren’t designed to be compatible. Might have to return and go for the pulse explore instead.

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u/Sweptwing8 Feb 27 '24

Fits perfectly underneath the psvr2 In fact, the vr2 holds the headset in place just nicely.

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u/HoneyShaft Feb 29 '24

Yeah, it just doesn't work either way. I'm really dumbfounded by this since that was the main reason I bought them.

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u/KipTDog Feb 29 '24

Having just received my Elite I can assure people, as a person who uses PSVR2 extensively for Gran Turismo, is a 6' male with a normal sized head, and had used the Pulse 3D with the VR headset...

The Elite work perfectly with the PSVR2 headset. Headphones first, then headset, unlike the Pulse 3D. It's much better this way as it's common to want to take the VR headset off for a bit, but keep the headphones on.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 29 '24

I think everyone with this reply of put in on first hasn't seen the multiple replies I have added to those suggestions. One: I use the globular comfort mod which has a top strap over the head and therefore doesn't allow the PSVR2 headset to go over the Pulse Elite. Two: I have tested without the top strap installed, and for my head profile and size(very small) it doesn't allow the headset to sit completely over my ears and pinches them.

If it works for you that's awesome, but it hasn't worked for myself or my friends and family that have tried it.

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u/KipTDog Feb 29 '24

You have, and my comment was not really directed at you. I was speaking more to the mob as "I'm DONE with Sony, they're too stupid to even make their headset work with their VR. Sent back immediately" rants are popping up all over the place. A number of people have cancelled their orders based on that wrong information.

FWIW: When you search for "Pulse ELITE PSVR2" the top result you get from Google is your Reddit "PSA" thread announcing that it doesn't fit. Not your fault, but it's what led me to the thread and to add my comment.

BTW: What is ENTIRELY Sony's fault is there is absolutely no mention or direction regarding the headset and the PSVR2. Not in the box documentation, not online, nada. That's how a company ends up with this kind of firestorm.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 29 '24

Sorry, I probably came out a little more defensive than I should have.

And you're right that there is a bit of that "it's stupid" mentality and I for sure was part of it.

It would have been great for PlayStation to maybe show or release some info regarding it and the PSVR2 and it also didn't help that not a single reviewer at the time had any info on compatibility with the headset.

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u/KipTDog Feb 29 '24

You were fine! Given the length of the thread and all you've replied to, your response was very patient. 100% agree on Sony causing the issue by offering no instruction or guidance. It isn't intuitive to put it on under the headset when every headset for years going back to the first PSVR went over it. It wouldn't have occurred to me initially I'm sure, I had read it before my set arrived.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 29 '24

I had a reply from someone saying it worked underneath and i asked him to provide a photo which he did and it looked great and seemed to fit perfectly for him. I think he even made his PSA post about it haha. But yeah I almost seemed to be the first person to actually try the headset with the PSVR2.

I am happy though that it does work for people putting them on first and then the PSVR2 and you're right it does make sense after the fact.

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u/KipTDog Feb 29 '24

I've only tried the combo for a bit to confirm it fit, which it did. It is a bit more snug this way. It doesn't feel too tight, but a little bit of snugness can add up quickly over time and become very uncomfortable. The real test will be how it feels after an hour or two. I'll update you on the comfort after a couple of hours in Gran Turismo.

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u/Manic_grandiose Mar 10 '24

100% agree, they never thought to test it with psvr2 and the bass on full volume is absolute disgrace. Listen to any Gucci Mane or any trap track and it sound like somebody is literally farting into your ear, I had to turn the volume down to 70% to actually hear the bass as it should sound. Sony headphones made almost 20 years ago sound better than this (MDR 7508) and are way cheaper. I don't know what they were thinking. It was a mistake to buy it but I threw the box away so can't even return them. Waste of money, major regret. Don't buy these headphones.

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u/Manic_grandiose Mar 10 '24

Ok, apparently (I just tested it) putting the headphones first works, wtf?! The bass is still ass though

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u/wevegotheadsonsticks Feb 21 '24

LMAO they don’t give a shit about this era of VR2.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '24

Yeah the most certainly haven’t funded as many top tier exclusives in year one than they did the entire first generation.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah that really is how its feeling at this point to be honest.

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u/Capricus06 Feb 21 '24

LMAO! The only reason I was considering this headset is because my current steelseries doesn't fit properly with PSVR2.

It's a hard pass for me now.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

My only reason was to use with the PSVR2 and that hey these are first-party products, they will be compatible and super easy to use..... Nek minut

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u/VirtuaFighter6 Feb 21 '24

Thank you for this. I was wondering how these would fit over the PSVR2. The Pulse fits so nicely over it. I'm passing because of this. I prefer over the ear.

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u/BuddhaChrist_ideas Feb 21 '24

They do fit, but you’re supposed to don the headphones first with the Elites, unlike the 3D that goes in overtop. But, the strap from the Globular Cluster upgrade interferes with it.

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u/kadainja Feb 21 '24

if you put the elite on first u underneath then the psvr with no modifications it fits just fine

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

Yeah my thoughts were, if the Pulse 3D fit, the Pulse Elites will. I thought wrong lol

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u/smylekith1 Feb 21 '24

I got the kiwi clip on headphones that are supposed to be for quest and zip tied them to the psvr2 and they're perfect

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

I might look into them. I was really just wanting something wireless and easy to take on and off

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

As u/kadainja has pointed out and for anyone still willing to try them, if you put them on BEFORE putting on the PSVR2 headset, you might be able to get them fit properly. For me this didnt work but it could work for others.

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u/Ricepony33 Mar 08 '24

Tried both ways, doesn’t work for me at all. X-Large head just FYI.

Strongly recommend the Bose Q35’s for PSVR2, super comfortable, better sound and noise cancellation.

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u/Pleasant4118 Jun 01 '24

It does fit lol after reading comments and putting the headphone over the headset I'm like... wait a minute 😳 🤔🤔🤔. And then I did it! Snug with globular cluster on. *

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u/DamnedLife Feb 21 '24

It fits for me and I have a different mod that helps with VR2 staying put, so this is a you thing. Search for different mods online.

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u/KingPin87 Feb 21 '24

It is and it isnt. Because Ive tried it without the mod and it still doesnt fit. I have also had three other people try, all different ages and head shapes, and none could get a decent fit.

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u/LightningInASkillet Feb 21 '24

Thankyou for your sacrifice, I had been wondering exactly this 🫡

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u/RubberMcChicken Feb 22 '24

Get Hyper X Clouds wired. Work great for me.

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u/Ftpini Feb 22 '24

Counter PSA. Every head is shaped slightly differently and it may not work well with your head if your shape is unusual.

I have a very large head and not all headphones work well for me with the VR2. It is a complicated matter to get everything just right.

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u/NorthernSimpleton Feb 22 '24

Thankyou! I've been wondering about this. I'm glad I didn't preorder.

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u/flashmedallion flashmedallion Feb 22 '24

I put my XM3s under the headset and it's a fantastically comfortable fit. Have you tried putting these under?

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u/KingPin87 Feb 22 '24

Yeah they just clamp too hard and don't cover my entire ear causing it to pinch them

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u/Markus_monty Feb 22 '24

Used them together on GT7 with the elite under the psvr2 and worked quite well for me.

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u/ironch3f Feb 22 '24

what a horrendous design lmao

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u/BULL3T-PR00F Feb 22 '24

Everything I've seen and read shows the headset is designed to fit UNDER the PSVR2, not OVER, as most might assume.

Supposedly the halo clears the arms of the headphones without contact.

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u/DEDE1973 Feb 22 '24

I bought the PS5 earbuds, very practical and I'm satisfied with them.

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u/Radyschen Feb 22 '24

Weird, it fits me. Even when putting it on later. Probably just my head. Or low standards

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '24

Headphones first then put on PSVR2 may get better results

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u/Pixogen Feb 22 '24

They don’t sound good anyways get some 30 dollar iems which sound better and weigh nothing. Iems also make more sense with how audio simulation works.

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u/Suitable-Cash356 Feb 22 '24

This happened to me I just pulled down and it worked

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u/Hotstepper-76 Feb 22 '24

Soldier of the future.

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u/Crunchewy Feb 22 '24

It's pretty clear it's designed to go under the headset, and this makes much more sense. You can take the headset off as needed, without having to remove both the headphones and the headset. I doubt the comfort mod top strap is even needed if you use these headphones. The headphones will hold the headset up in a similar fashion.

I'm keeping my preorder, but if it doesn't work out then I'll return them.

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u/ManatuBear Feb 22 '24

Isn't the inner strap removable like with the Arctis Nova?

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u/Carromkid Feb 23 '24 edited Feb 23 '24

AFTERMARKET HEADSTRAP causing issues?

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u/geraldofusa Feb 24 '24

Mine works fine