TechRadarDespite some underwhelming moments, Sony’s new PlayStation Platinum Wireless Headset is a great-sounding, ultra-comfortable pair of cans that can make some of the best looking games sound even better.
There’s plenty nice to say about Sony’s new pair of Platinum Wireless Headphones. They have exceptional – and balanced – audio performance and the mic sounds “above average” according to the people we spoke to. There’s also 3D Audio support that creates 100 virtual speakers, though honestly the headset doesn’t have the same panache in this area that you’d find on the competition’s pair of cans.
Speaking of, a lot could be done in the design department to make them look a lot less massive sitting on top of your head, and despite two metal alloy bars floating across the top, the headset’s plastic sections feel fragile.
All said, though, it’s hard to find a better value headset that’s this easy to use and sounds this good overall. Those qualities definitely exist at a higher price, but if you’re looking for something you can set up without a fuss, Platinum is a gamer’s best friend.
FOR
Incredible audio performance
Ultra-plushy earpads
Great value
AGAINST
Obtrusive design
Surround sound lacks panache
Plastic parts feel fragile
4/5
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/playst ... ss-headsetStuff ReviewThis is by far the best PS4 headset that I’ve used - and I’ve used a lot of them.
Unlike its predecessor, the Platinum Wireless Headset does an awesome job with surround sound, particularly when games are specifically designed to take advantage of the dedicated 3D Audio mode. You’d need to spend a heck of a lot on home cinema kit to get a similar experience, and it would be about a million times less neat.
But it’s a real shame that the overall design has been made less distinctive and more fiddly, and I can see that putting quite a lot of people off, particularly given the £130 price tag.
Still, if you want the best PS4 surround sound experience available without spending a fortune and filling your room with speakers, this is it.
Verdict: The best PS4 surround sound experience available without spending a fortune and filling your room with speakers
Good Stuff
Very impressive surround sound, especially when games are specifically designed for the 3D Audio mode
A really neat, genuinely wireless solution
Bad Stuff
Looks and feels cheaper than its predecessor
Fiddly switches and buttons
4/5
http://www.stuff.tv/sony/playstation-pl ... s-headset/Disappointing to hear the build quality is even worse than last time.