Reddit reviews PlayStation Silver Wired Stereo Headset

If you're looking for wireless absolutely go with the Sony Gold headset (or wait for the platinum but I don't think price has been announced yet).

If you're looking for wired check out the HyperX Cloud 2s as mentioned before or the Sony Silver. The Silver uses the same in house surround sound as the Golds but in a wired format as well and will run you $30 on amazon.

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It seems like the Silvers are prone to breaking, but the same has been said for the Golds and my golds are still going strong and I bought them right after they came out.

It was a lower teir wierd head set. It costed $70 it's this one actually.

https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Silver-Wired-Stereo-Headset-4/dp/B00NE5D4SS

While I have not tried this specific headset I did use the previous gen one. Reliable and comfy with pretty decent voice quality. -

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Silver-Wired-Stereo-Headset-4/dp/B00NE5D4SS

I have the same headphones and there's nothing you can do :( I ended up getting these for only $20 and I love them. They're a little hard to find in store but I got them at best buy and price matched Wal-Mart.

Could plug that into the bottom of your controller but then you're tethered to your speakers.

You need some sort of USB audio output where the 3.5mm can go. For instance, when you buy a headset you get the little volume control box and where the headset plugs in you could also just plug in speakers. https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Silver-Wired-Stereo-Headset-4/dp/B00NE5D4SS

They make little adapters that don't cost as much as a headset kit but I have no idea if these would work on a console instead of a PC. http://a.co/iX9Ydg1

I play on a monitor and I got the Sony Silver headset when it was 19 bucks at Walmart. The headset broke of course, as it's known to do, but I'm still using the little adapter to plug in different headphones and speakers.

Ingot my ps4 silver headset on amazon for under $20.

PlayStation Silver Wired Stereo Headset https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NE5D4SS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_s-bJxb4Z7V62F

Well I have the PS gold headset and like it quite a bit. However if you want wired they did release a silver edition that is wired. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NE5D4SS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417504113&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40
In your price range as well

My solution was to buy the sony Silver wired headset. It plugs in to the usb and has a female 1/8th audio jack.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NE5D4SS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495075923&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ps4+silver+wired+headset&dpPl=1&dpID=41Ntz-PpwRL&ref=plSrch

The Gold is wireless-only (if you want to take advantage of all features). The wired option is using a 3.5mm patch cord to the controller, and would mean no VSS and a noted reduction in sound quality.

The wired equivalent from Sony is the Playstation Silver. Virtually the same specs as Gold, but with a flip-down boom mic (no noise cancellation). I own the Silver, and have commented on it in other threads. If you specifically want wired, they are a great option that support VSS through a single USB connection (third-party require USB for chat audio plus a toslink connection for game audio).

The Silver is available for just under $35 on Amazon; throw in a $1 item and get free shipping on your order.

That's actually 110% fine, and you've actually given me an affordable solution to my problem, seeing as my primary problem is the inability to adjust chat and game volume via remote. It is hard to hear my friends voices in some games, and so I have been adjusting the in-game volume down, which is kind of a nuisance. I may lose the functionality of microphone-muting because the headset itself doesn't have a built-in switch, but that is a-ok.

The $100 MixAmp also does not have a built-in microphone mute switch, so I'd rather get the SilverAmp because of cost. Also, the PS4 amps/sound cards have that system application to adjust sound profiles, which is a neat addition that I would be able to utilize by using the 1st party remote.

I don't really know who to be frustrated with. Either Sony's lack of support for the HyperX sound card, or with the HyperX Cloud II itself. The quality of the damned headset blows my mind; I use it at school, work, and at home. It was advertised to work with PS4, but in reality, HyperX's solution is to avoid the card entirely and plug into the controller. I don't know if Sony could possibly patch 3rd party support in the future?

Thank you for doing so much legwork in the testing, I really appreciate it, and I will most likely be purchasing the Silver set/amp. I expect that the SilverAmp should work, but when I do end up purchasing the set (probably next paycheck), I will update this thread with full explanation up top for Googlers.

 

tl;dr

the SilverAmp that comes with the PS Silver Headset provides game and chat volume control (link); the MixAmp (link) does the exact same thing for more $$$. Neither have microphone mute switches.

> I wish to connect them somehow to my PS4 to recieve a surround sound

>virtual 7.1 is a gimmick

Virtual 7.1 is simulated surround sound. 7.1 channels downmixed to 2 channels for headphones. It's what you're asking for.

Your budget is too low to get anything that's going to have a high opinion on audiophile forums.

These are in your budget and will do what you're asking for: http://www.amazon.co.uk/PlayStation-Silver-Wired-Stereo-Headset/dp/B00NE5D4SS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427061671&sr=8-1&keywords=playstation+silver

So that's what that included adaptor is for! I was able to find it, which will make my search simpler. Only reason that I thought a single port was available is because one seems to be included in the official PS4 Wired Headset but I wasn't going to buy it just for the adaptor when my headphones are already much nicer. I think I can search for adaptors with 2 ports now that I know that the Bose adaptor works. Thanks!

These look really convenient. In the interim of waiting for something like this, I've been using the Silver PS headset, it's actually fairly comfortable

https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Silver-Wired-Stereo-Headset/dp/B00NE5D4SS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1501595282&sr=1-1&keywords=playstation+silver+headset

I've used these:
https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Vita-ear-Headset/dp/B006PP3ZK6
They work well enough and plug directly into the controller. I had trouble with people hearing me through the mic though...
Or you could get these:
https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Silver-Wired-Stereo-Headset/dp/B00NE5D4SS/
They have decent sound/mic and work great with PS4. Also, it's one plug into the USB port. Some of the other suggestions have what look like odd setups with a mic/sound splitter that goes into the controller and a USB that goes into the PS4 which just looks like a mess.

I do agree with other posters here that suggest to spend $$ on good headphones that will last. I've had enough cheap ones in the past that didn't last very long, or had slightly subpar sound, etc.. There is a motto I try to follow "Buy it nice or buy it twice". Every time I get something cheap and it ends up breaking or otherwise a pain I have to remember my own motto and shake my head.

Yes they do each ear separately. They should cover your ears, unless you have gotten the other pair (the silver ones).

By far best for that price. They go in sale in the mid 20's. PlayStation Silver Wired Stereo Headset https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NE5D4SS/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_MPb-ybCZFQ935.

Link for the silver headset

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Silver-Wired-Stereo-Headset-4/dp/B00NE5D4SS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458928645&sr=8-1&keywords=ps4+silver+headset

My mistake, i dont know if its newer or older, but the one i was talking about was the PS Silver Headset. Its wired but has the mic that comes out. Its also cheaper than the Gold normally. Not sure if its newer or older, but on the Headset app you pick which headset you are using, and i had never seen that one until recently, so i assumed it was new.

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Silver-Wired-Stereo-Headset-4/dp/B00NE5D4SS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416538135&sr=8-1&keywords=ps4+silver+headset

not exactly what you're looking for but I bought the terrible playstation silver headset pre-owned for $10 bucks, proceeded to junk the headset its self and use the usb adapter it came with, I have the same setup you have (SHP9500+Boompro), using it you can download the Headset Companion app on the PS4, it offers a few profiles and some basic EQ, which offers marginally more bass or treble but reality is the SHP9500 just doesnt bass and you'd be better off getting a second pair of cans for bass.

It also has "7.1 virtual surround sound" which does offer better location awareness on the PS4 but not tons.

I got these PS4 headphones they sound and look good only thing is they can be a little tight but I got use to them
https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Silver-Wired-Stereo-Headset-4/dp/B00NE5D4SS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1466887343&sr=8-5&keywords=ps4+headset

Try these?