Xbox one stereo headset quality vs Tv headphone jack 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)

This will depend on the Make/Model of your Headphones. Most Headsets (such as Turtle Beach) include a cord that you plug in to the TV and plug the sound composite/component cables into the back of them that streams the sound. These styles of headsets also
have a headphone jack (3.5 mm) that can be plugged directly into most TVs directly as long as the have a 3.5 mm port for headphones. This will give you the same surround sound quality as the other method. If the sound does not come through as surround sound,
check your TV settings. Some TVs have separate sound settings for using headphones, and it may need to be adjusted to allow Stereo Surround sound.

Another note on the 3.5 stereo to 3.5 stereo male to male cord...

Make sure that the stereo jack on the TV is the same size as the stereo jack on your headphone "in-line" volume controller. Some headphones use a 2.5mm instead of a 3.5mm. The TV is most likely the 3.5mm size.

Compare the one plugged into the TV with the one plugged into you headset "in-line" controller. If they are the same, you will have no trouble finding a 3.5 to a 3.5 (The jack on the Xbox One controller chat converter is 3.5mm also).

If one is thinner than the other, you will have to find a 3.5mm stereo male jack to a 2.5mm stereo male jack. Where I live, the only place I found one was online (eBay is where I got one).

Hey there beni spller!

With the Stereo Headset Adapter for Xbox One, most headphones with a 3.5mm headphone jack will play game audio!

For all of the detailed information, check out the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter page!

I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. A standard 2.5mm headphone jack through a wireless controller would provide pretty dismal audio quality for game audio. If you're talking about the console supporting output for stereo/surround headsets through optical
out, then yes it does.