Issue with my headset audio sound quality?

Sounds coming from headphones and TV at the same time is normal for the console...the other day I left my stereo on (my TV is wired through it) and couldn't work out why the audio from my headphones sounded different!

As to the audio through a headset being lower quality, that would depend really....if the audio signal for the headset is coming directly from the Xbox (wireless headset or wired), then I'd argue it's better quality than that carried to the TV via the HDMI cable. For me, my wireless headset is plugged into my controller (using an adapter) and the sound quality is miles better than the TV is capable of (is even better than my very good stereo too)

It seems to be an issue with all headsets (not only polk) using the headset stereo adapter. The problem is more noticeable on the polks because of the mic design (no boom mic). I did test these using my cellphone and they sound very clear. Audio quality
is very good.

As of right now, the issue is not solved (running latest beta patch).

One "fix" I found it "works" is chaging the out output to mono. It stops the crackling sounds, but the audio quality is compromised.

i dont know if this is still going but i just ran into this problem with my headset and i changed hdmi audio to "stereo uncompressed" same with headset format audio and now it is crystal clear!

I'm talking about plugging in any stereo headset (like earplugs) to listen to all game audio instead of outputting it through your TV. The Wii U does this with their GamePad (you can play in off TV mode and listen to the audio). The sound quality is awesome.
I've heard the PS4 will let you plug in a stereo headset and output all game audio (sounds, music) to the headset in 2.1 sound. Will the Xbox One allow the same thing?

Try the steps listed at the link for help with this issue.

support.xbox.com/.../poor-audio-or-sound-quality