Ive been gaming on Sony consoles basically forever and I thought I had my audio setup dialed in but this PS5 3D audio stuff is driving me crazy. Ive tried using my old reliable wired setup with a decent DAC but the Tempest engine just makes everything sound so hollow and muddy like Im listening through a long metal pipe or something. Im honestly super frustrated because I spent a ton on this setup and it worked fine on PS4 but now it just feels off and I cant get the positioning right in games like Apex or even the newer Horizon. I need a real upgrade that actually takes advantage of the tech without the weird distortion.

Heres what Im looking for:

• Budget is around 250 maybe 300 if theyre life changing
• Needs to be wireless because my cat keeps chewing through my cords (rip my last pair)
• Something that doesnt crush my head since I wear glasses and have a big dome
• Actual clear imaging for competitive shooters because Im tired of getting snuck up on

I looked at the Pulse 3D ones but people say the build quality is kinda cheap and the mic is trash so Im hesitant. Does anyone have a suggestion that isnt just marketing hype? I need something that actually delivers on that spatial sound promise...