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Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers Support Tempest 3D AudioTech

Originally posted on Total Apex Gaming | By Mollie Dominy | Last updated Sep 27, 2025 1:03 PM ET

You know that feeling when a company finally releases something you didn’t even know you desperately needed? Yeah, that’s what’s happening right now. Sony just dropped the news about their first-ever wireless speakers, the Pulse Elevate, and pitched them as perfect for desktop gaming. My desk, which is already a chaotic shrine to PC gaming, is practically vibrating with anticipation.

Sony, you beautiful, chaotic geniuses, you’ve finally done it. You’ve made speakers for those of us who demand impeccable sound but are maybe, just maybe, tired of clamping a headset to our skulls for eight-hour gaming sessions. I mean, headset hair is a real and present danger, people!

Revealed during the latest State of Play, the Pulse Elevate speakers look like they’ve been beamed directly from the future, ready to integrate seamlessly with your PS5, PC, or Mac setup. And for you handheld warriors, they’ll even play nice with your PlayStation Portal and smartphone. It’s about time our desk audio got a serious, next-gen glow-up.

So, What’s the Big Deal with the Pulse Speakers?

Oh, I’m so glad you asked! It’s not just about ditching the headset. Sony is packing some serious, audiophile-level tech into these bad boys. They’re borrowing the planar magnetic drivers from their ridiculously popular Pulse Elite headset and Pulse Explore earbuds. If you know, you know. That means we’re getting audio that’s not just loud, but lifelike. You’ll hear every sneaky footstep, every distant explosion, every sarcastic quip from your RPG companion exactly as the sound designers intended. It’s called “hearing games exactly how developers intended,” and frankly, it’s the respect our ears deserve.

And for my fellow PS5 gamers, yes, they fully support Tempest 3D AudioTech. Prepare to have your mind blown by how accurately you can pinpoint where that arrow just whizzed past your head.

Let’s Talk Specs (The Nerdy Stuff!)

Image of Pulse Elevate Speaker system, Courtesy of Sony PlayStation

Look, I can get hyped all day, but the proof is in the pudding, or in this case, the tech specs. Here’s a quick rundown of what makes the Pulse Elevate speakers a potential game-changer for your setup.

Feature	What It Actually Means For You
Planar Magnetic Drivers	Studio-quality, hyper-accurate sound. No more muddy audio!
Built-in Woofers	Deep, rich bass that lets you feel the explosions, not just hear them.
PlayStation Link Tech	Ultra-low latency and lossless connection. Say goodbye to audio lag!
AI-Enhanced Mic	A built-in mic that magically erases your keyboard clatter and screaming cat.
Dual Connectivity	Listen to your game and a podcast from your phone at the same time.

No Headset? No Problem!

One of the sneakiest, most brilliant features here is the built-in microphone in the right speaker. It uses some AI wizardry to cancel out background noise. So you can finally join voice chat without your teammates hearing you furiously mashing your WASD keys or crunching on chips. It’s headset-free voice chat, but good. Is this the end of an era? I think so.

What’s the catch? Well, the only real gut-punch is the release date. We have to wait until 2026 to get our hands on them. Two-thousand-and-twenty-six! That feels like an eternity in gamer years. But hey, good things come to those who wait, right? They’ll be available in Midnight Black and a slick-looking White, so you can match your whole aesthetic.

So, what game are you most excited to blast through these speakers? I’m already dreaming of how epic the soundtrack for the next big open-world RPG will sound. Let the countdown to 2026 begin!

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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