tbh it's a common mistake to think a headset needs built-in virtual surround sound for the PS5. Since the Tempest engine does the heavy lifting via HRTF processing before the audio even leaves the console, you actually want a headset that stays out of the way and just delivers a clean signal. if you use something like the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless with its own processing turned on, you're basically double-processing the audio, which totally ruins the spatial accuracy. i've spent way too many hours testing this and honestly, planar magnetic drivers are the gold standard for 3D audio. they have a way faster transient response, meaning they can stop and start the driver almost instantly, which is crucial for pinpointing footsteps. ive been using the Audeze Maxwell for PlayStation lately and the imaging is insane. for a more budget-friendly pick that still uses those planar drivers, the Sony PlayStation Pulse Elite Wireless Headset is literally designed to maximize the Tempest tech. basically, skip the virtual 7.1 marketing and look for high-quality stereo imaging. noise cancellation helps immersion by lowering the floor noise, but it wont actually make the 3D audio more accurate - thats all down to the driver quality and frequency response.