Although I was hesitant at first due to the cost, not that it is high, on the contrary, it is very affordable for everything they claim to offer. Having tried more expensive 3D headphones, I didn't expect much from the Pulse 3D. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Note: I have had them for about a month and use them on a daily basis.
Sound
You immediately notice the difference between the Pulse 3D and regular headphones. Rich sound, full and with decent bass, good frequency range, always considering the money you spend. As for the 3D sound, it really depends on each person's personal perception. Watching a video with 3D sound, the sounds I heard, with my eyes closed, and I could imagine them in the space, others couldn't perceive them in the same way or differently. However, there is a solution for this. In the settings of the PS5, you can go and change the point that the headphones consider as the center. This way, you can adjust the audio experience to your liking.
The microphones, there are two on the headphones, without claiming any awards, are good enough for what they need to do. I didn't encounter any problems and my conversation partners could hear me clearly and without background noise. I tested them on PSN, Discord, Google Meet, and Zoom.
When you wear them and have the volume at normal levels and above, external noises are isolated and the experience becomes cinematic. It's not 100% Dolby Atmos and it depends on the content/game, but at this price, it's satisfactory.
The PS5 provides a plethora of settings to bring the sound to the levels you want, even an equalizer with different sound profiles. Unfortunately, on the PS4, there are only basic settings for headphones.
Comfort
For the first two hours, the headphones are really comfortable. After that, once the ear cushions settle and take their final shape, you may have some issues if you have slightly larger ears. Certain points of the ear may touch the hard grille of the headphones and bother you. This happened to me, while others who tried them didn't have this problem. If you wear glasses, unfortunately, the cushions press against the arms on your skull, but again, it depends on the type of glasses and the user's anatomy. Despite these issues, I use them more than other headphones I've had over time, which is a good sign. Except for the above, in general, you don't even realize you're wearing large headphones, they are lightweight and very comfortable to wear.
There are online replacement cushions, not official ones, with good reviews that are slightly firmer but slightly larger.
Build Quality
Having also purchased the PSVR, which shares several materials with the headphones, I have the following to say. The white plastic will not yellow over time, but the material used for the ear cushions doesn't seem to hold up. From online research I did, it seems they last a maximum of one year, depending on the skin and oils secreted by the skin, so everyone's experience may be different. Fortunately, there are quality replacement options that cost around €15, so there is no issue. Otherwise, the remaining plastic and mechanical parts are initially quite good. I don't expect any problems, and according to other online reviews, the headphones don't show any damage.
Connectivity
The Pulse 3D headphones are not Bluetooth, so they cannot be connected to devices that cannot detect the accompanying USB dongle. They work flawlessly without the need for any user intervention, plug 'n play, on Windows 10 and 11, MacOS, iOS, and Android (with a female USB port adapter), Nintendo Switch (connected to the dock), and PlayStation 4. All operating systems provide 3D sound whenever available. On Windows, you simply need to install the Dolby program from the app store, which has a small cost but is worth it if you play games and watch movies on Windows. Netflix and Apple TV display content with 3D sound, and the Pulse 3D headphones work perfectly.
Note: Although Apple Music provides content with Dolby Surround sound, it is only available on compatible headphones, and the Pulse 3D headphones are not on the list.
Attention: Only the USB dongle is necessary, as there are no replacements available if it breaks or malfunctions, according to what I have read. It is also advisable not to place the dongle at the back of the PS5. Users have reported that due to the heat from the vents, the USB dongle can malfunction over time.
Handling
On the headphones, you will find the power LED, buttons for adjusting the volume, changing the balance between game sounds and voice, microphone mute, monitor toggle (to hear your voice in the headphones), power button, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio output. At first, it may be a bit challenging to learn where the buttons are in order to operate them blindly while wearing the headphones, but after a while, you get used to it, and the movements become automatic.
The battery lasts for several hours, around 12. When it reaches 10%, it emits a characteristic sound. It takes about three and a half hours to charge.
Packaging
The headphones include a USB 3 to USB-C cable for charging, as well as a cable with a 3.5mm audio jack on both ends in case you want to use them as regular headphones. The sound in this case is excellent, but they do not function as 3D headphones.
Closing
Overall, the Pulse 3D headphones are a decent proposition at this price, providing features of very good quality that are usually found in headphones three times the price. Of course, not everything is perfect, such as the quality of some materials, and they do not allow you to listen to Dolby Atmos. However, at this price, you really can't complain. I highly recommend them as entry-level 3D headphones.