For a more immersive gaming experience, look no further than the Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS PC38X. These are the best headphones for PS5 with an open-back design. They’re priced in the mid-range, like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless, but offer different advantages and drawbacks. Open-back headphones are only suitable for use in quiet spaces since they don’t block out ambient sound and leak a lot of noise. However, if you like to immerse yourself in your game’s audio, their open-back design helps create a wider and more open soundstage.
Their sound lacks low-bass, like most open-back headphones, but there’s a touch of extra boom to help bring out sound effects like footsteps in games, while voices and dialogue are reproduced clearly and accurately. Unfortunately, unlike most other headsets on our list, it doesn’t have a companion app or sound customization features, like an EQ or presets. On the upside, they’re well-built and very comfortable and include a choice of velour or microfiber ear cup pads. The boom mic makes your voice sound clear and natural, even if you’re playing in a moderately noisy environment.
If you like the idea of open-backed gaming headphones but find cables restrictive, check out the Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless. They have a similarly immersive passive soundstage to our pick, and their microphone does a better job separating your voice from any noise around you. But they’re not as comfortable as the Drop, and their default sound is more piercing, though you can EQ that using their companion app.
