No Adapter needed - My Astro A50 headset (GEN 4) is compatible with the PS5

Let me preface this by saying I'm not an audio expert. I'm just your average user who who wants quality sound while playing a few of our PS5 games.
I also didn't want to spend extra money...having to buy an adapter or extra cables for the PS5 while already spending $250 on these headphones.
I purchased these headphones in December of 2021 (for time reference) and have not done any firmware or driver updates. (just of out the box so to speak)
These headphones worked like a charm the first and hopefully only time I've plugged them in to our family's new P5!
Would really love some comments from audio GURU's to help me and other folk in the community!
Our system is good to go! I hope yours is too! Good luck to you and thanks for watching!
#astroA50
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**Timecodes**
0:00 The potential problem Astro A50's
0:34 How to install A50's to PS5
0:55 PS5 audio setting with Astro A50's
2:10 The negative aspects (minor for us)
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[@ScottsPC]

Check out the current pricing/specs of the Astro A50's on Amazon - amzn.to/3gVeItl

[@MoeSizlak]

If you are a fan of Sony’s 3D Sound and are ok with chat/game balance being handled by the system this is a great setup tutorial 👍🏾… But if you want the full sound and capabilities of the headset, the HDMI adapter from Astro is still your best option. I personally find the 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound option to be a more immersive and fuller sound experience.

[@deadchamber]

This is what my question was. My adapter broke and so I'm stuck just plug and play. But is there a difference in sound? They couldn't replace or fix my adapter and I don't wanna put out another 70$. But I'm finding it hard to hear in games that rely on sound.

[@MoeSizlak]

@@deadchamber Do you have all settings outputting sound to the Astro headset? Do you have chat audio or all audio going to the headset? Also, make sure the 3D sound tab is turned and choose the linear PCM option for output. You should only have Dolby or DTS selected if you have an HDMI/Optical connection. Hopefully those adjustments help you out a little bit.

[@deadchamber]

@@MoeSizlak had it set on Dolby instead of Linear. Just switched. 3D audio is enabled and it's outputting All Audio. It's more of the fact that my friends can hear enemies approaching in games that rely on sound, meanwhile I can't. And they're using basic 100$ headsets. So I don't understand why my 400$ headset audio is so bad. Does the HDMI Adapter make a difference in the audio?

[@expreet]

yo bro i was usin these headphones lik the guy in the video nd it was all lik that plug nd play i had no idea that this adapter thing existed i was confused all the time why i m not able to record game voice chat after searchin i heard u hav to buy adapter for this to record nd then u need to change adio output settings its all fkn confusin to me looks lik u been usin them for a long time man srsly help me bro i just bought adapter today nd k wanna know how it works i m still not able to record game chat nd how i m suppoed to get best sound out of it the sound of these headphones never amazed me nowk feel lik i just made a huge mistake bying these headphones for real help me man

[@deadchamber]

@@expreet what are you using to record your gameplay & audio? Are you referring to PlayStation's video capture built into the PS5? Or are you using an elgato and recording from your PC?

[@fugaz07rs]

I'm Not an audio engineer, but I did record music and learned how to listen to the smallest details in noises/voices to master the songs. Going from -100 to plus 100 or left and right. 3D PS5 Audio does gives you that experience, but not as clean as Dolby surround. Best to go with the adapter... Easy to set up. good video tho.

[@denisdennis1056]

The ps5 has a dolby option

[@stephensniff]

You should be able to change your PlayStation 5 settings so that the usb continues giving power even when the PS5 is in rest mode.

[@covile41]

Bro can I just say I started to tell you that you was full if shit it’s not working. But I was wrong. This reason I found you is because I had a weird crackling sound in my head set. I had one of those converters connected and that’s where the crackling came in. This head set is weird it won’t charge connected to ps5 or charging it with a wall brick. Safe to say plug and play does work just fine sounds amazing and my crackling sound is gone. I really believe Astro now Logitech updated and didn’t saying anything. Thank you for your vid solved my problem

[@6.4cortes]

Idk if someone can help but only problem im having is my chat audio going out. Everything works fine but I just can’t talk through my mic

[@bernardoperez3142]

I’m having same problem:(

[@Ilovechrysty]

You are a LEGEND!!

[@nightmaresarereal4227]

I just bought them, gen 4.. best headset about, period

[@cryptok9185]

Your missing the whole point of the adapter. The adapter let’s you get analog audio which is far superior sound and gives you all the EQs and presets. Trust me the difference in audio quality is night and day difference. For a $300 headset you want to get the best out of it

[@ScottsPC]

You're probably right! I'm not the main user of these headphones... I had read that these headphones did not work at all without some sort of adapter... So when I was able to just plug and play this came as a relief... For me and my son, the sound is excellent and works perfectly for our gaming needs. We are just average users. Thanks for the comment and maybe in the future we will become more serious about our audio.

[@o_KingOfKings_o]

You still don't need the adapter if you own tv with optical out

[@THExKINGxKINGx]

I don’t use the presets at all… is it still worth it? Is it going to allow some settings on the ps5 when I get it or something?

[@THExKINGxKINGx]

@@o_KingOfKings_o Wait what’s the point of the adapter? My headset works fine without the adapter/optical being used? Also wait so you don’t even need the adapter if you have an optical port? Could you explain?

[@THExKINGxKINGx]

@@DocumentGaming Wait what’s the point of the adapter? My headset works fine without the adapter/optical being used? Also wait so you don’t even need the adapter if you have an optical port? Could you explain?

[@SoDskii]

Great video buddy

[@markoconnor5044]

Thank you your video helped me a lot

[@carldean2597]

Hi I'm getting a set delivered hopefully before Christmas day and I'm just wondering is it a micro USB or Mini micro USB? Many thanks

[@optimusprime6788]

Do i havw to plug the micro usb into the back or can i plug it to the front i plug it into the front the base turns on however i can’t hear anything from the headset although it says it’s connected

[@BarryHalloran-py1cx]

Do u know how To turn the mic monitoring off mate I can hear my self man

[@Eishockeyfreak18]

Thanks for help

[@chrisnelson3635]

👍 awesome

[@ScottsPC]

Thanks for the visit

[@TheCrews620]

The adapter is a massive scam tbh

[@Choppxnick]

Fr bruh shi did nothing to improve my sound

[@yunus_emre_478]

Ich benutzte selber einen HDMI Audio Extractor und der Ton ist viel besser, nur das von Astro kann keine 120hz bei mindestens 1440p und das ist mist.

[@dannydarbe4835]

So I can use my Astro for my ps5 without buying anything

[@yunus_emre_478]

Aber ein HDMI Audio Extractor Adapter ist notwendig für den Astro A50 auf der PS5, da man sonst nicht die wahre Qualität und den klaren Ton erlebt, wenn man das Headset ohne den Adapter, sondern nur mit dem USB Kabel verbindet, wird der Party- und Spielton über das USB Kabel weitergeleitet, dass heißt beide Töne teilen sich eine Leitung und das verschlechtert den Sound, aber wenn man den HDMI Audio Extractor Adapter benutzt der einen Optical Anschluss hat, dann wird der Party Sound über das Optical-Kabel und der Spielton über das USB-Kabel übertragen.

[@DarkGaming-wc1ye]

But are you able to make it to where you can hear the actual audio in your headset without taking it off the tv? Because when you choose to hear only voice chat you can’t hear the audio

[@LuciferisaJedi666]

When I do this i get no audio. It only works sometimes.

[@cmilmine]

Does everyone forget about the optical out port on, I don't know every fucking TV made in the last 15 years!!

[@SHOWINGCODLOVE]

Mine were just like this and suddenly stopped, if anyone might know why please let me know thank you.

[@user-mi6dg6wk6b]

it doesn't work and I can't get it pair even if it is charged. .??

[@jayoquendo9273]

Guys so this does work, if you want sound without being able to use the base station to edit game chat/regular chat then this is for you! BUT, If you want to use the a50’s to it’s full potential, use the Dolby surround sound setting and the actual presets on the headset you need an audio extractor. The sound, sounds way better when plugged in through optical cable/hdmi 2.1. Now the Astro adapter the company sells max’s out at 4K/60hz that’s an L for ps5 users. So you’d need to buy a $120 AVSTAR Audio extractor to achieve 4k/120hz while achieving the highest sound quality possible. Insane right?? I know it’s horrible these prices are crazy! I just wanted to spread some knowledge because I’m currently in this situation and just purchased the new extractor after wasting $50+ on the astro one after using this method shown in the video for some time now. Again, the method shown in the video isn’t bad and gives semi good results but for the price of $300+ for a headset your not achieving the sound quality you deserve by only using USB connectivity. The base station is useless with this method..

[@alexisballadarez7700]

How long do they take to charge?

[@pedrogregorio]

I just bought this whole setup too. Thanks for the info on the AVSTAR audio extractor. I think I will run this setup for a few days and then return it. I think I'll pickup a PS5 Inzone or just a cheaper setup alltogether because all these cables and hoops is just BS for this much money.

[@jayoquendo9273]

@@pedrogregorio I agree it’s sickening lol, I would’ve done the same if I could

[@jayoquendo9273]

@@alexisballadarez7700 honestly I’ve never timed it but 1-2 hours last me 8hours+ of play time no problem.

[@dh123ize]

doesnt work on my ps5 no firmware update available sound comes out about 2 seconds then nothing

[@xo_abel90_xo]

Do you know why my left side of the headset has a beeping noise? Like its very soft but annoying and it dont go away. Brand new out of the box and has that noise

[@PigsandPics]

Same here, even changed them, still the Same Problem. Did u fixed yours?

[@xo_abel90_xo]

@@PigsandPics had to return them and get a new set

[@martinbateson8737]

Does this way allow the chat to work along side game audio without using the hdmi splitter box

[@sethnosacka2709]

I use to plug my optical into the tv straight from the base station on the ps4. Will that not work now with the ps5?

[@kintero27]

Didn’t work for me

[@whyEffecT]

Why won’t it let me change my audio output to a50?

[@RedneckBeach]

But does the game and voice toggle work on the headset without that adapter?

[@GORD_aus]

Mine work but the mic does not! It just plays a horrible feedback noise. The mic works fine on pc and ps4

[@jaycsage]

Connect headset and base station to a pc, go into the Astro command center, then select the "stream port" tab and turn off all volume sliders except the microphone. This will solve the problem as it will just send your voice over the channel. Also make sure the base station is set to pc when connected to PS5.

[@GORD_aus]

@@jaycsage I will try it now, 1 year later since my comment and I still have not found a single solution, will let you know if this works for me :)

[@GORD_aus]

@@jaycsage you are a god!

[@kingmohammad8650]

astro a50 g4 competible with ps5? have lag or somthing like that...??!!

[@ScottsPC]

No lag...no nothing...works just fine!

[@Curtesssy]

Are u able to control Game Chat vs Party Chat?

[@jaenalvarado1702]

Anybody having trouble where the sound is muffled? It’s quite annoying

[@albertodelacruz1716]

So no need for the adapter ?

[@arikgutierrez9003]

I have the Astro adapter but I put everything just like the astros 50 shows me and my tv is on but it won’t read the hdmi cable and I actually bought a 100$ hdmi cable and it still doesn’t work

[@stephensniff]

Did you make sure to buy the HDMI 2.1 cable?

[@InternetRez]

This is what I’m looking to do for now. My question is: on USB alone, are they quiet, loud, somewhere in between? I know they’re not known for being loud to begin with. Good video btw.

[@InternetRez]

I use my console for almost all media so I prefer if my headphones can get loud.

[@OGistayhiPS3]

For some reason it seems low on the volume end. Like borderline disappointing and feels like they'd be fine in a quiet room. I have a few fans in the room- it's hot 😅

[@wayne.1]

Loud.

[@user-rklov]

For ps4 how to connecting

[@TommyShelbyOBE]

Does this still work in 2024

[@hypedmonkey1134]

Do you still need the adapter any updated guys ??

[@HenBun]

If you update the Astro a50 it takes care of it charging in rest mode that’s what I do with mine.

[@fugaz07rs]

mine won't charge in rest mode, I'm trying the usb charger on the back see if that'll charge them while ps5 is off.

[@jasonbartley4003]

Anyone getting lag while using the Astros in this way on the ps5

[@MultiAMAZINGTUBE]

I have a voice echo issue in party room . Otherwise works great

[@jaycsage]

Connect headset and base station to a pc, go into the Astro command center, then select the "stream port" tab and turn off all volume sliders except the microphone. This will solve the problem as it will just send your voice over the channel. Also make sure the base station is set to pc when connected to PS5.

[@q8abood666]

can i put the input out on the tv ?

[@ScottsPC]

I believe you can... I just haven't tried yet....

[@ay-ay-ron8895]

Still not working

[@zIGxdEU-]

5.1 or 7.1 what is Better ?

[@Brian-kr7bw]

i think depends on what you have but for astro a50, 5.1

[@Iamtheknight27]

did you have to update your astro's first? I have the same headset as you and my headphones refuse to give any sound. I even have the adapter and that didnt work either

[@ScottsPC]

No...they worked out of the box...I bought them in December of 2021...so maybe already updated???

[@91MR2Racer]

I can’t get audio to work on mine but it shows it’s connected to ps5

[@CarlosJimenez-uy8hy]

Me too

[@jacklong4957]

Did you find the fix

[@SenelContreras]

if anyone can help me with this problem that would be great so pretty much i have it all set up and the astros work fine and all but they won’t charge at all?! can someone tell me why?? like i even leave my ps5 on to see if it charges but it stays at the one blinking box so it pretty much means they are dead

[@MrEniGmA155]

I had the same issue. The solution is to hard reset it: hit and hold down the Dolby button which is in the back of the right ear cup and at the same time hit and hold the game button side which is on the left ear cup for about 15 seconds. It might take more but wait until it reboots and should fix your issue

[@SenelContreras]

@@MrEniGmA155 i appreciate it man🙏🏼

[@MrEniGmA155]

@@SenelContreras no problem. I spent like 3 hours trying to get it to charge and it turns out that it does charge the mic but the base station won’t recognize the headset. I even synced it in my computer and made sure that it was updated with the latest software. The hard reset was my solution

[@SenelContreras]

@@MrEniGmA155 yeah i spent so long leavening my ps5 thinking it was charging it and then i found about the hard reset and i just charge it by plugging in the android charger into the headset and to my ps5 so now i can actually use it lmaoo

[@benreeves1256]

Can someone help me now I have the adapater and everything set up I even updated everything. But nobody can hear me in game chat the PlayStation won’t even pick up the microphone audio itself.

[@TAXIMaN13]

What if Best Buy sent me a xbox one 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@juperjp]

Mic don’t work on me

[@bernardoperez3142]

Did you find a fix I have same problem

[@SarmadFadel_IQ]

I have an Astro A50 gen4. I put it on charge for long periods. I charge the headset using the Micro-USB charging port. Does this thing affect the battery life?