I am an audiophile since I also am a music artist, I write songs, produce, am involved in studio mixing and mastering just to give you all a quick background on my ears when it comes to sound. I've heard just about every set of headphones and headsets out there. I have tried the below headsets on the PS3, PS4, Wii U, and 3DS XL. First off, I was like you, hesitant to spend $100+ on a gaming headset, but it's WORTH the investment! These are WORTH THE MONEY and will save you lots of headache to just go for these if you're wondering if you should buy them for the PS4 (and other console use#! I've tried the wired Turtle Beach N11's for the Wii U #you can't beat a $60 Turtle Beach headset for $20 while supplies last (discontinued# so if you are dead broke, people will hear you well and vice versa#, which met my standards sound quality wise except for the fact that there is no amp for them, so the sound volume is low for gaming. You can compensate with other devices using their own amps and volume, but this is all about gaming. I also got tired of the short wires restricting my access especially Destiny on PS4 when the doorbell would ring, I have to get up and etc, as well as hitting the mic boom when I would have to scratch my face, touch my eyes, and etc, but could be overlooked if everything else was good. I then make another step up to the wired Turtle Beach P12's. These have an amplifier, so the sound volume was good, and you have separate chat volume, bass boost, and sound volume, and mic mute buttons. Honestly, the N11's sounds just about exactly like these minus the amplifier, so I was happy with the sound, but even with the LONGEST wired cord you can get without an extension, it was becoming a pain depending on several of my tvs. This, the hitting the mic boom while chatting and etc when touching your face, and not being able to get up without disconnecting the cord from the amplifier was becoming annoying. I finally got the Sony Gold Wireless and love everything about it! The only con I would say is I wish these had a little more bass depending on what you use these on #especially for Destiny#, but it's enough bass that you quickly forget about that aspect nonetheless. They are comfortable for hours #tested for 6+ game hours with eyeglasses on), have EXCELLENT battery life, and durable unless you're slamming headphones all the time. Mine has dropped on the floor from the couch or bed several times with no issues. You have to install the free Sony Companion App to get sound presets that work great and can be programmed easily to one or more of the saved preset buttons so you can switch from presets easily while playing if you want to. The simulated surround sound is EXCELLENT for what it is. It's close enough to the real thing, you won't be able to tell the difference without having a true surround sound next to you to compare. Best thing is these are WIRELESS and have great range away #upstairs, downstairs, etc), plus NO mic boom to bump into if you need to touch your face and etc. A reward for reading my review to the bottom....Did I mention Best Buy price matches so you can get these cheaper than $99 from the store? Hint Hint ;-)