The very best PS4
headsets take your game's audio to the next level. Sure, you get a perfectly
good sound experience from hooking your PlayStation up to your regular TV, and
maybe you have a decent sound bar that really amplifies bass and gives you
surround sound, but for audio fidelity you can't beat a good PS4 headset. Not
only does it give you incredible special sound - so you can hear enemies approaching
with pinpoint accuracy in Fortnite - but you also get a better range of audio,
and can really hear booming explosions and crisp character dialogue. The even
better news is that you don't have to pay a fortune for the best PS4 headsets
either.
What else should you
look for in a PS4 headset, besides audio quality? Well, comfort is an obvious
factor, but one you may forget about when buying. You'll be wearing your
headset for hours at a time - maybe even while wearing glasses - so you need
something that's comfy and doesn't make your ears too hot. You'll also need a
good mic, if you're playing online (although, if you just play single player,
you can easily use a regular pair of audio headphones). There are a bunch of
other smaller features to consider too.
Can you adjust the
sound set-up on your PS4 headset? Is it customizable? Is it wired or wireless
(and what is the charge time)?
I always test PS4
headsets too, playing games and using them day to day in, well, exactly the
same ways you use them.
Astro Gaming A50
A high-end option that's
easy to use and set-up
Acoustic design: Closed
Back | Cable length: Wireless up to 30 feet | Weight: 363g | Drivers: 40mm |
Compatibility: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Mac
Price: $299.99
Fantastic surround sound
Easy to set up and use
Impressive wireless
range
Garish look
It's expensive,
aesthetically uninteresting, and doesn't quite pack the same audio bunch as its
contemporaries on the market, so what makes the Astro A50 worthwhile for PS4
users? Firstly, there's the base station, which is a genius work of design that
acts as a charger, stand, and wireless hub all at the same time. The magnetic
docking system makes it incredibly easy to put down and pick up the headset
with no hassle, and the 30 feet range of the wireless signal - without ever
dropping in quality - is seriously impressive.
The A50's surround sound
system is equally fab, bringing out all the subtle details in your game's audio
with perfect clarity, and a thumping bass equalizer to boot. In terms of both
hardware and software, the A50 is a brilliantly mouldable device, which allows
for all sorts of customization to find the perfect set up for you. It's not the
best headset out there, but it's a damn good choice nonetheless.
