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You’re using your PS5 wrong if you don’t have these 2 audio upgrades

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You're using your PS5 wrong if you don't have these 2 audio upgrades

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For audiophile-quality sound

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The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is one of only two headsets I’ve ever given a full 5/5 star rating to (alongside the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5). In my review, I said it felt like I was playing games at the movie theater — and even after a couple of months of using the BlackShark V3 Pro, I still feel the same way. It’s the headset for audiophile gamers.

5-star ratingRazer BlackShark V3 Pro: $249 at Amazon
Designed for professional gamers, the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro boasts fantastic sound with spatial audio support that gives you a competitive edge. It’s extremely comfortable, features highly effective ANC, and comes with a detachable mic that makes you sound loud and clear. No compromises have been made, and you’re getting your money’s worth.

The BlackShark V3 Pro is extremely comfortable, featuring breathable and spacious memory foam earpads and a pressure-relieving headband that eliminates any pressure on the top of your head. This means that I can keep wearing the headset for hours on end so my immersion doesn’t break when playing, say, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Now, on to the sound quality. The headset features highly effective active noise cancellation that makes you feel isolated and immersed in the game, and the 50mm drivers produce powerful yet crystal clear audio. Its 12-28,000Hz frequency response range also means that I can hear the softest of footsteps and the loudest of explosions with exceptional clarity. The BlackShark V3 Pro is my go-to headset when I want to feel like the main character.
Further reading: Razer BlackShark V3 Pro review, and I gave the new Razer headset 5 stars — say hello to my dream gaming cans

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For when I’m playing with another person

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My partner and I play a lot of couch co-op games on both the PS5 and the Nintendo Switch. We love 51 Worldwide Games, Overcooked, Untitled Goose Game, Unravel Two, and whatnot. But when we’re playing together, I, of course, can’t be using headphones, and our TV’s built-in speakers aren’t the best either. The solution? The Edifier G2000 Pro speakers, which make games sound fantastic — and they look uber cool too.

4.5-star ratingEdifier G2000 Pro: $199 at Amazon
The Edifier G2000 Pro are perhaps the coolest-looking gaming speakers I’ve used so far. Sporting a sci-fi design with 20 LED strips that synchronize with the in-game sounds, the G2000 Pro look great and sound just as good, boasting powerful and detailed sound quality. With versatile wired and wireless connectivity options, these speakers are a fantastic audio solution, especially for small spaces.

Firstly, the G2000 Pro are fitted with 20 LED strips with 100 full-color LED beads, and they feature reactive lighting which synchronizes and dances with in-game sounds. The lights can easily keep up with high tempo music which is very impressive. Secondly, their sound profile is well-tuned and the speakers feature virtual surround sound which offers a truly immersive experience.
Both my partner and I love listening to our favorite games through these speakers. Whether it’s our Yarnies taking soft steps in Unravel Two or our chefs chaotically trying to put out fires in Overcooked, the G2000 Pros make everything sound crisp and detailed. And watching the RGB lighting dancing along with the music is lovely — it’s a sound and light show all in one!
Further reading: Edifier G2000 Pro review, and I’ve been testing these PS5 gaming speakers, and they offer outstanding sound and a mesmerizing light show

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Nikita is a Staff Writer on the Reviews team at Tom’s Guide. She’s a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, always on the lookout for the latest tech. Having worked as a Sub Editor and Writer for Canon EMEA, she has interviewed photographers from all over the world and working in different genres. When she’s not working, Nikita can usually be found sinking hours into RPGs on her PS5, flying a drone (she’s a licensed drone pilot), at a concert, or watching F1. Her work has appeared in several publications including Motor Sport Magazine, NME, Marriott Bonvoy, The Independent, and Metro.

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