[DaWolf1205]

I use an LG HDTV which has a 3.5mm jack, but the audio quality through it is horrible. It constantly makes cracking sounds, so I'd like to avoid using it if possible.
 
So I currently have my PS3 hooked up to the TV with HDMI, and I set the audio to output through RCA cables. I use a 2xRCA Female to 3.5mm Female adapter to plug in my Sennheiser HD598. This setup works, but the audio is just a little too loud and it hurts my ears. I have been searching for a way to get some kind of volume control, but I'm wondering if anyone here has any ideas.
 
I also have the PS3 set up next to my computer, which uses an Asus Xonar DSX sound card. I have heard of people connecting consoles to their sound cards, but I'm not sure if I can use mine that way.

 

[Music Alchemist]

  I use an LG HDTV which has a 3.5mm jack, but the audio quality through it is horrible. It constantly makes cracking sounds, so I'd like to avoid using it if possible.
 
So I currently have my PS3 hooked up to the TV with HDMI, and I set the audio to output through RCA cables. I use a 2xRCA Female to 3.5mm Female adapter to plug in my Sennheiser HD598. This setup works, but the audio is just a little too loud and it hurts my ears. I have been searching for a way to get some kind of volume control, but I'm wondering if anyone here has any ideas.
 
I also have the PS3 set up next to my computer, which uses an Asus Xonar DSX sound card. I have heard of people connecting consoles to their sound cards, but I'm not sure if I can use mine that way.

 
There are inexpensive headphone splitters with their own volume controls that can be used in conjunction with the RCA adapter.

 

[DaWolf1205]

Thanks for the tip, I'm currently looking for a good one now. There are plenty to choose from on Amazon/Newegg, but do you know of any that wont cause much quality loss? I'm not expecting the best quality, but I'm willing to pay more to avoid quality loss issues.

 

[Music Alchemist]

  Thanks for the tip, I'm currently looking for a good one now. There are plenty to choose from on Amazon/Newegg, but do you know of any that wont cause much quality loss? I'm not expecting the best quality, but I'm willing to pay more to avoid quality loss issues.

 
Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to compare for you. None of them should interfere too much.
 
Is this for playing PS3 games, watching TV, or what?

 

[DaWolf1205]

I'm just going to use it for PS3 games.
Anyway, thanks for the help, I guess I'll just compare online reviews and pick one.

 

[Music Alchemist]

  I'm just going to use it for PS3 games.
Anyway, thanks for the help, I guess I'll just compare online reviews and pick one.

 
I have a PS3, HDTV, and HDMI cable as well, and was quite impressed by the video quality. My HDTV's speakers are horrible, though, so maybe I should try out playing PS3 games with headphones too. In the event I find something good, I'll let you know.
 
Judging from a bit of research, it looks like there are dozens of ways of going about it, but all require additional accessories unless you are lucky enough to have a TV with a headphone jack.
 
I had a crazy idea to try streaming the PS3 audio to an iPod via USB, but I don't think that's possible...