Reddit reviews Turtle Beach - Ear Force Chat Cable for PlayStation 4 Headset Compatibility - PS4

If you are stuck for a cable to use with a set of Astros or something, you can get one of the Turtle Beach PS4 chat cables I've linked below. I haven't got mine yet, but others say they work. They have the correct types of connectors for my A50s anyway (2.5mm with two black rings and 3.5mm with 3 black rings).

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I would get this instead. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HS5FETM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1421078364&sr=8-1

Yes, I use the same headset with the Xbox one. You will need the MS chat adapter along with the 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter that it comes with.

Turtle beach also makes a PS4 chat cable that you can use to connect directly to the chat adapter without having to use the separate 2.5 to 3.5 adapter. Don't worry about the ps4 branding. It's the same cable needed for the xb1. This isn't mandatory but it just makes for a cleaner setup than using the adapter with your existing cable plus you don't need the controls on the middle of the cable anymore. Here is a link for it on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HS5FETM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1426347562&sr=8-1&keywords=turtle+beach+ps4+chat+cable&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

My echoing only resolved after buying a turtle beach PS4 chat wire (as dumb as that sounds) on the recommendation of others on this sub.

This is the one I bought: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HS5FETM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's expensive on amazon because people know this fixes the astro issue, but you can probably find one cheaper somewhere else or non-TB branded.

After my cable broke I got this, no regrets, works perfectly: http://amzn.com/B00HS5FETM

It is in fact the cord.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HS5FETM the answer

for the 598's you'll need a y splitter (headphones/mic port y splitter) and you'll plug the headphones into the headphone port, mic into mic port and run a 3.5mm to 2.5mm cable (like this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HS5FETM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00) from the controller into the mixamp where it says controller.

For the a40's you just plug in the headphones and then run that same 3.5mm to 2.5mm cable from the controller to the port where it says controller on the mixamp.

Does the robotic sound happen while you are in a PS4 voice chat with your friends? This happens to me as well and goes away after a short amount of time, but it seems to happen with all sorts of headsets, so I've heard, from others and my own experiences.

I currently use my Astro A40s with the MixAmp Pro, my ElGato HD60, as well as a Blue Snowball Mic. In order for my party chat to hear me on the PS4, I had to buy this, which plugs from the MixAmp Pro to the bottom of your controller (I use my Astros for PS4 party chat since the mic quality isn't the best, and my Blue Snowball as my Desktop mic for my stream).

Oh, I know your issue. I had this back when I first bought my X1.

Your setup is right, but the talkback cables turtle beach headsets use have different poles than regular 2.5/3.5 cables. I don't know the specifics, but they're easily found if you google it.

You need the specific proprietary cable that goes from the headset to the controller. Specifically this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HS5FETM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1464513217&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=turtlebeach+talkback+cable+ps4&dpPl=1&dpID=31urCCMyjfL&ref=plSrch

I had the same issue and couldn't fix it until I used this cable rather than a standard one. I tried multiple cables, and I couldn't get chat to go through (but I could still hear people) until I put this one in.

I actually sent in my chat adapter with that cord.. got an adapter back with a new adapter but not the cord we need, so i called them and they sent me 6 more of them without the wire... soooo finally after few months ( 2 days ago) I found a wire but keep in my I have a mixamp (astro a40).

I found this at bestbuy http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility-TBS-0276-01-4/dp/B00HS5FETM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1425753949&sr=8-4&keywords=turtlebeach+adapter

Also, you can use this http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=2.5+to+3.5+stereo+adapter&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3A2.5+to+3.5+stereo+adapter

2.5 to 3.5 stereo adapter

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HS5FETM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1426347562&sr=8-1&keywords=turtle+beach+ps4+chat+cable&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

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Why not just buy this chat cable?

I plugs directly into your Mixamp and directly into the chat adapter without the need for the little cable that is currently broken for you.

Here is a review confirming it works with your setup and also be sure to have a read through the other reviews to.

I had this issue with Gen 1's. For me, it turned out the issue was the crappy cable they include to connect the headset to the controller, or the little 2.5 to 3.5 adapter. What I ended up doing was buy this cable:

https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility/dp/B00HS5FETM

It says the cable is for PS4, but it's exactly what I used to connect between my old A50 and my controller. The echo problem was solved completely.

I know it sounds ridiculous that a cable could fix it, and of course YMMV, but it finally solved the problem for me 100% of the time.

Yes.

The link above is to Amazon, and your headset is listed. I bought mine through Turtle Beach's site at launch, but I didn't see it quickly after I googled it and I'm working so I'll let you find it cheaper! But $10 is still a great deal to avoid buying a new headset.

Just look for a female 2.5mm to male 3.5mm adapter. Or you could bypass the adapter cable and just get a 2.5 to 3.5 cable. I use one of the Tutrtle Beach PS4 cables.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HS5FETM

Works with my TB X32s and my Astro A40s. Can't comment on other brands, but I would imagine most other headsets use the same poles as those two.

i have my astro mixamp connected to my PC and PS4 and get sound through both at the same time without having to move cables around often

I have the mixamp plugged into my PC and get sound through the USB while i have the ps4 connected to the mixamp via Aux. If i decide to play on xbox i can just move the aux cable from the ps4 to the xbox1.

As for chatting i have a Yeti mic for my pc. Since i had an old mixamp with a 2.5mm port for the 360, i bought a 3.5mm to 2.5mm cable that goes from the mixamp to the ps4 controller (bought something like this two years ago). i dont know if the newer a40 systems provide the 2.5 to 3.5mm cable or the amp still has the 2.5mm port.

I like having two separate mics because i can easily choose who i want to talk to if im on discord as well as a ps4 party at the same time. I can just mute the mic from astros with the mute toggle on the headset wire or press the mute button on the yeti.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HS5FETM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB

This is the one I use for my A50's and it works perfectly it says PS4 but it works for Xbox one.

Here is the mobile version of your link

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HS5FETM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This worked for me.

I use this and it works great. It's says ps4 but it absolutely works with the chat adapter for xbox one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HS5FETM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1410397855&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40

I also lost the cable that comes with the stereo adapter that I was using with my tb x12s. I got a cheap one on eBay, but it constantly echoes. Either my adapter went bad or the cable I got isn't completely compatible. I'm going to try one of the ones linked ITT and report back. Anyone else have echo issues with cheap cables?

Tldr don't buy cheap 2.5mm->3.5mm adapter on eBay

edit: bought http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility-TBS-0276-01-4/dp/B00HS5FETM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1425753949&sr=8-4&keywords=turtlebeach+adapter - will report back if it fixes my chat issues

https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility/dp/B00HS5FETM

So this won't be a suitable fix?

Chat adapter or turtlebeach chat cable.

Lol I was way off. It was a PS4 turtle Beach chat cable.

Turtle Beach PS4 Chat Cable https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00HS5FETM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_p8N3Db57C8KDT

Plug that into the headphone and to the controller. Make sure optical is plugged into the transmitter.

I bought this one for my turtle beach headset which would meet your needs: Turtle Beach - Ear Force Chat Cable for PlayStation 4 Headset Compatibility - PS4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HS5FETM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_eRdAwbDXZHKQJ

However it is unavailable. An alternative is this one: PlayStation 4 PS4 Chat Talkback Cable for Turtle Beach Headsets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K8J5L52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_4NdAwb18XH17Q

I would avoid any 2.5 to 3.5 adapters as I have had trouble with them. Get a cable that goes from 2.5 to 3.5.

Should come with one that you need if not I used this one from turtle beach says its for ps4 but it works with the a50's to the chat adaptor.

Turtle Beach - Ear Force Chat Cable for PlayStation 4 Headset Compatibility - PS4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HS5FETM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_Xc7xwbPQKCS9M

This might work, I'm not sure but I use a similar one on my Earforce Tango's.

http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility/dp/B00HS5FETM

Here is the link on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility/dp/B00HS5FETM

Do they still make the Razer Chimera 5.1? I had a pair for the 360 back when black ops 2 came out and it was a fantastic headset comfortable and great sound. I actually used them up until last year nonstop not because they broke or were bad quality but because I wanted to update my gear (Razer gear never wants to break which can be a little annoying when you end up using the same mouse/headset for 5+ years). I do need to give you a heads up though if you do buy the RC5.1 you need to buy an adapter caple to have the mic work for chat on ps4 the RC5.1 was designed for 360 if I remember correctly this is the one I bought when I switched from 360 to ps4 https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility/dp/B00HS5FETM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1520360534&sr=8-4&keywords=turtle+beach+chat+adapter+ps4

http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility/dp/B00HS5FETM


its just a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable

That won't work. Try searching cables to work specifically with PS4 and Turtlebeaches. Like the official turtlebeach ps4 cable, or this one (the one I bought)

http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility/dp/B00HS5FETM?ie=UTF8&keywords=turtle%20beach%20chat%20cable&qid=1458941436&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

I have this one and it works fine.

You need a 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm chat cable? Or I'm confused...?


Chat cable
http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility-TBS-0276-01-4/dp/B00HS5FETM/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1412392109&sr=1-3&keywords=3.5+to+2.5+adapter+cable+ps4

Like others have said it could be the controller but the chat cable that came with those Astros was notoriously shit. I used this while I had the same headset and I didn't have any issues with it.

Didn't really want to as I was pretty sure you downvoted me.

This one should work though.

https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility/dp/B00HS5FETM

I just set them up according to Astro instruction, and used the Pro settings and thought they usually sounded pretty good. Biggest issue I had was the microphone was trash, and real quite for folks in my party. Replacing the chat cable that goes to the controller helped, but my voice was still overly quite regularly. This is the replacement that helps: https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility/dp/B00HS5FETM/

I'm sorry to keep bothering you but whats the difference between these two cables:

https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility/dp/B00HS5FETM


https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-PlayStation-Talkback-Windscreen/dp/B00HRKF0PG

could i use adapter and Headset as long as i have that cable that goes between them?

I use X12. For game audio, I have them plugged into my monitor using the green cord.

For chat audio, you'll need a 2.5mm to 3.5mm (male to male) cord.
https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility/dp/B00HS5FETM

If for some reason you can't plug the headset into your TV or monitor, you can still get game audio from the controller too.

If you already have a place to plug in the auxiliary cable of the headset, you only need a PS4 chat cable.

Turtle Beach doesn't sell these cables by themselves anymore, presumably so they can make more money by including them in the upgrade kit.

I use gen 1 A50's. You need to get yourself the chat adapter and one of these cables: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turtle-Beach-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility/dp/B00HS5FETM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1464795237&sr=8-3&keywords=turtle+beach+cable

This is what i have been using since the chat adapter came out and it works perfectly

Edit: if you are from US this should work aswell: https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-One-Headset-Talkback-Replacement-Headsets/dp/B0147YVCG0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464795350&sr=8-1&keywords=turtle+beach+cable

I use the Turtle Beach PS4 Chat cable that converts 2.5mm into 3.5mm.

Edit: http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-PlayStation-Headset-Compatibility-TBS-0276-01-4/dp/B00HS5FETM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411864368&sr=8-1&keywords=ps4+chat+cable

That one works but I personally have used that and the cable lasted me about a month. You can buy that if you want, just to have the buttons on the controller and everything but if you want a more reliable cable, I bought this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HS5FETM/ref=cm_sw_r_taa_kP.sxb0MQP977

and it still works perfect after almost a year. Ignore the fact that it says PlayStation 4. It still works with Xbox one.

You do know that's going to stick out and poke you right?
You should look at something like this.

I know it says PS4 but it works on the xbox one as well.