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Hey! I have the same H9 II and I like the comfort and transparency mode so far, but I’m still on the fence about the purchase since I haven’t tested them enough yet ,I’ve been looking at so many headsets I honestly don’t know what’s truly best for PS5. Did you find them easy to set up? The iOS app doesn’t seem very headset-specific. Also on PS5 the chat/game balance from the headset doesn’t work for me. Does that bother you or do you just adjust it on the PS5?
I own the inzone h9 2. I also own the astro a50. Honestly speaking, the H9 is the best value and sound quality for gaming in my opinion. While theyre both stellar, the H9 uses the PS5's tempest engine and it makes a pretty noticeable difference.
Honestly, both. The mic quality is pretty damn impressive as well, which is a huge plus. Its obviously not going to stand up to some standalone usb mics, but for what it is, I am relatively shocked. And the spatial audio is the best ive ever experienced, hands down. In particular in games where the tempest 3d audio is allowed to really sh8ne, like first party games.
I tried a lot of headsets and ultimately returned all of them but one, the Sony H9 ii I think are the best that I have tried, I ran a pair of corded open back headphones for years because I liked how breathable they were, the new version of the H9 feel just as comfortable, and their transparency mode is on another level. It's almost as transparent, sounding as my open Back headphones. They felt expensive, but I've been really happy with them.
Yeah I guess game chat balance doesn't work on them with ps5,pc only which bothers me because the gen ones worked. Not a deal breaker. These honestly are the best sounding wireless head phones I have used (imho) Transparency mode is unmatched, which I really appreciate because not enough manufacturers give it any attention, it's nice to be able to hear somebody else on the couch
Not good at all. I've had the Inzone H9 (previous model) for a while now and I loved how you can turn the chat/game volume up and down on the headset. Also, loved how when you turned those on, it automatically switches the sound from my monitor to the headset and when I turn them off, it switches back to the monitor. I don't have to unmute the button on the PS5 controller (I set to turn to mute when turning on the ps5). With the new headset (H9 ii), the sounds doesn't switch back and forth from the monitor to the headset automatically. I have to manually do it. I also have to unmute on my controller. When I use the mute button on the headset, it doesn't show the mute button and play a sound on my PS5. The chat/game volume doesn't work on the PS5. It works on PC. You cannot see the volume level on your screen either. Seems like these are made for PC primarily. It says PS5 on the box but unless I'm doing something wrong, none of the stuff works correctly. I even exchanged the headset thinking something was wrong with it. Sound quality is AMAZING. I guess the microphone is excellent as well. If I'm doing something wrong, can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong. Thanks!
I have the Sony Inzone H9 headset. I like it a lot, it's super comfortable to wear and sound is great. Zero connection issues, which I did have with the Pulse Explore earbuds. Would definitely recommend
I really like my Sony Inzone H7 headset. Its has good sound quality, seems to be built less break-prone than the Playstation headsets, and it has dual connection, so you can link it and listen to 2 devices simultaneously. They also have the H9, which is a higher tier but i cant remember what extra features that one has. Theres also the H5 which is wired, so lacks the dual connection. H7 is a great middle option though.
I went with the Sony Inzone H9 and it checked the boxes for me.
I’ve taken care of my pulse headset, never dropped once, and it snapped literally in the exact same spot. I bought the Sony Inzone H9 wireless headset and I love them. Really pricey as of right now. However I bought them for 50% off during the cyber sale in November. They are worth it and recommend to wait for the sale if you’re still looking for a headset.
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