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xbox 360 headphone volume question

post #1 of 3
11/21/08 at 2:24am
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hi there,

i've recently purchased some audio plug adapters to convert the RCA jacks on the xbox to a 3.5mm stereo jack so that I can plug in my headphones.

Im currently using an el-cheapo headphone and the volume is quite low.
I've head conflicting statements if getting a headphone with volume control would work.

So basically, if anyone has a headphone connected to the RCA outputs of the xbox directly have any volume problems with headphones where you can adjust the volume.

I really dont want to buy a headphone amp or an AV receiver or a wireless headphone set or hook it up through my pc

Thanks
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post #2 of 3
11/21/08 at 1:52pm
since the the RCA is just an analog signal there is no power to "drive" your headphones, and hence no control of the volume.

Does your TV have a headphone port on it? I assume no since you are using the RCA but I just have to ask.

If no headphone port, powered head phones would definitely work. They 360 specific ones from Gaming Headsets USB PCI Sound Cards - Turtle Beach which I have seen get favorable reviews. They also have an integrated mic which is nice.

EDIT: Welcome to Head-Fi, and sorry about your wallet
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post #3 of 3
11/21/08 at 11:47pm
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"Welcome to Head-Fi, and sorry about your wallet"
good guess there. insurance premiums are going to bankrupt me.

I just saw the Ear Force X4 on sale. but from where i come from in the 3rd world, they cost like 900 bucks with shipping!!!

thanks anwyay
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