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Now that you have a PlayStation 5, you may want to use headphones with your new PS5. How to set up Pulse 3D headset on PS5?

But now that the next generation of consoles are here, the question of technology compatibility arises.


This is especially true for headphones that may not be compatible with future generations of consoles.

WHY ARE YOUR PLAYSTATION 5 HEADPHONES NOT WORKING?​

Your Playstation headphones are not working because of your wireless router. The router interferes with the signal from your headphones by preventing them from connecting to the console. If your headphones are not compatible with the PS5, they won’t work either.

I was there. That’s why I spent hours looking for answers on the internet, but it wasn’t necessary. Getting your corrections is easy as long as you follow the instructions carefully.

So put on your reading glasses to find the solution you are looking for.

HOW TO FIX PLAYSTATION 5 HEADPHONES NOT WORKING?​

To help players get the most out of their gaming experience, the PS5 features new 3D audio.

However, some PS5 owners have experienced poor sound quality through their headphones on certain titles due to hardware limitations.

PS5 3D Audio is a welcome addition to the system’s new feature set.

There’s a reason so many fans are ready to pick up the Pulse 3D wireless headset: it adds realistic 3D sound to your games.

When playing the game Warzone, the sound quality can be poor at times, but there is a good explanation for this.

It appears that the PlayStation’s 3D audio functionality is still not supported by all titles, leading to reports of intermittent sound coming from the headphones.

Also, set the PS5 not to download in rest mode.

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PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
Your PlayStation 5 (or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition) may have muffled, thin, and low-quality sound when using headphones.

As a precaution, please check your headphones for proper function. Test on a different computer or game console than the PS5.

Then see if you can update your headphones with firmware if they work fine on other devices.

You should be able to find updated software files and update instructions on the headset manufacturer’s official website.

Make sure your PlayStation 5 is up to date as well, as having the latest firmware can solve your headphone sound issues.

Also, use the front USB port when using wireless headphones connected to your PS5 via a USB transmitter, as many gamers have reported problems with both rear ports.

Check why your PS5 is not downloading games.

STEPS TO FIX A BROKEN PS5 HEADSET​

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1. RESET YOUR WIRELESS PLAYSTATION HEADPHONES​

If your PlayStation headphones don’t work, you may need to reset them. Many users just got their solution by resetting the headphones.

STEPS TO RESET PULSE 3D WIRELESS HEADPHONES​

  • Turn off the headphones.
  • Connect the wireless adapter to an active USB Type-A port on your PS5.
  • Push the small pin into the hole around the wireless adapter reset button for at least one second before releasing it.
  • Press and hold the CHAT and VOLUME + buttons simultaneously on the handset.
  • Slide the headphone power switch while still holding down the CHAT and VOLUME + buttons.
The headset and adapter will be connected if the reset is successful.


If you have a Platinum Wireless Headset, you should try resetting the headphones.

STEPS TO RESET THE PLATINUM WIRELESS HEADSET​

  • Connect the WiFi adapter to the USB port on your console.
  • Insert the small pin into the hole around the wireless adapter’s reset button for at least one second before removing it.
  • Press and hold the MUTE button on the handset.
  • While holding down the MUTE button, move the Power/Audio slider to position 1 or 2.
Now try playing something on your PlayStation 5 to see if the headphones work or not.

STEPS TO RESET GOLD WIRELESS HEADSET​

  • Turn off the wireless headphones.
  • Plug the wireless adapter into the USB port on your PlayStation 5.
  • Push the small pin into the hole around the wireless adapter reset button for at least one second before releasing it.
  • Press and hold the MUTE and VSS buttons on the handset at the same time.
  • Slide the USB connector to position 1 or 2 while still holding down the MUTE and VSS buttons.
Try playing any game to see if your headphones work.

2. DISABLE 3D AUDIO SETTINGS​

The PlayStation 5 is equipped with the Tempest Engine which enables 3D audio playback. This feature is not available in all PS5 games. Also, Tempest Engine is not supported in previous versions of compatible PS4 titles.

PS5’s unsupported 3D audio features can distort in-game audio. If you have problems with your headphones, you can try disabling 3D audio.

To disable PS5 3D audio settings:

  • After turning it on, select the profile on your PlayStation 5. This will take you to the main menu on the home screen.
  • Select Settings from the main menu.
  • Navigate to Sound in the settings menu.
  • Select audio output. from the sound menu.
  • Scroll down to the “Enable 3D Audio” option. If it’s grayed out, double-check that your headphones are plugged in.
  • Check Enable 3D audio in Settings.
  • Save settings.
Now launch any game to see if the headset is working right. If your headset is not working still, try the next fix.

3. CONFIGURE PS5 HEADSET SETTINGS​

If you haven’t configured PS5 settings for your headphones, this might be the reason why your headphones are not working.

So, follow these steps to configure PS5 headset settings:

  • Go to settings.
  • Navigate to Sound.
  • Select a microphone input device for your headphones and adjust the microphone level.
  • Switch to Audio Out.
  • Select your headphones as the output device.
  • Turn on the output switching device automatically.
  • Save settings.
You have successfully configured headset settings on PS5. Turning on the output switching device automatically will help you when you switch to your TV’s soundbar.

HOW DOES PS5 3D AUDIO WORK WITH ANY HEADPHONES?​

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How does PS5 3D audio work with any headphones?
The PS5’s new AudioTech Tempest 3D engine delivers revolutionary 3D audio.

If you want to simulate sound coming from multiple directions at once, you can do this with this method.

The 3D audio headphones are designed to allow gamers to immerse themselves in the game without having to think too much about it.

You will see amplification near the noise source and enemy footsteps are very clear.

Gamers should hear three-dimensional sound coming from above, below, and around the user when 3D audio is properly applied.

I believe this feature makes the PS5 Pulse 3D headphones worth the money.

Headphones with 3D audio capabilities, such as the Pulse 3D wireless headphones, give you an edge over the competition.

It also doesn’t work for backwards compatible titles.

CLOSING THOUGHTS​

It’s frustrating when your headphones don’t work when you need to communicate with your friends.

If the microphone isn’t working or you can’t hear your teammates’ audio, this takes half the time.

We hope this guide will help you fix your PlayStation 5 headphones.

And if you have any questions, you can always contact us.

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