i have the pulse, and i have never had an issue with them. the battery life could be a bit better, but honestly i don't game for 8 straight hours. i simply plug them up to charge every time i'm done and they are ready when i am for the next time. i will say, the gold does look better, but i am not going to use them for anything other than gaming. someone else here had an issue with durability but i have had mine since last christmas and used them regularly with no issue at all.