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PS5 doesn't have optical audio port

Adahel

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In the mew article about the new Astro A20 headset, The Verge mentioned that PS5 doesn't have optical port
It gets a little more complicated for people who want to bring their PS4-ready Astro wireless headset to the PS5. Sony's next-gen console doesn't have an optical audio port, which seems like it spells trouble for headset owners.
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Also, they say that Astro will release a HDMI-to-Optical audio splitter:
Instead, to make up for Sony's omission of the port, Astro is releasing an HDMI-to-optical audio splitter that will allow your headset to interface with the PS5 with no additional firmware needed. It supports HDMI 2.1, HDCP, and 4K passthrough. Astro says it won't introduce any input lag, and because it's Dolby-compliant product, the sound shouldn't be worse off, either.
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Source:
www.theverge.com

Astro’s new A20 Gen 2 is its first headset made for the PS5 and Xbox Series X

Plus, see Astro’s plan to make many of its older headsets compatible with the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
www.theverge.com www.theverge.com

Destructroid also mention the HDMI-to-Optical splitter, suggesting a lack of Optical output
www.destructoid.com

Here's how your Astro Gaming headsets will work on PS5 and Xbox Series X

You may need an adapter Sony and Microsoft have already laid out how current-generation controllers will work on their next-gen...
www.destructoid.com www.destructoid.com
 
AgeEighty

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Optical is a pretty obsolete tech at this point. It doesn't support the newer lossless audio formats, and everything it did can be done with HDMI, only better.
 
brokenswiftie

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As long as I can pass through the audio through my TVs optical port I should be fine for my headphone amp
for everything else eARC is the superior choice
 
Sim

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Dang, I was hoping they kept it. I use a DAC with my consoles when I bring them over to my desk. :/
 
Sidewinder

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I just bought a used Pioneer HDMI receiver, I'm finally ready for new sound formats lol, but this sucks for those who needed an optical out.
 
DFG

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brokenswiftie said:
As long as I can pass through the audio through my TVs optical port I should be fine for my headphone amp
for everything else eARC is the superior choice
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This is my set up as well. Instead of one console set up, TV optical will play everything. It's the better investment
 
PS9

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I remember one of the gaming companies saying less than 1% of console headset users connect via optical, makes sense.
 
R0987

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A bummer for sure but unless you really need to use the optical port on the console, the one on your tv will work just fine.
 
OtterMatic

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kind of expected HDMI 2.1 with eARC. If that's the case, I expect PS5 will support Dolby Atmos (playback at least)
 
Xeonidus

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Damn, guess I will need to change my audio setup a bit for next gen. I use an optical to rca adapter to hook it up to my cheap ass Logitech speakers lol. I guess I just need an hdmi to rca audio adapter for the ps5.
 
thematic

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I'm using optical to output PS4 audio to my old Logitech Z680. I guess I need to buy Astro's $40 converter.
 
SixelAlexiS

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It was the only decent way I could use my headphones through my receiver on PS4 and probably the only good way to listen even at 5.1 set since eArc give audio delay (at least on my Plasma).

I was worrying about this and it sucks hard, it prevent me to use my whole receiver basically... for just few cents less for Sony.
 
Dirtyshubb

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Damn, my Logitech 5.1 surround sound getting ignored like that

So judging from the replies, I should be able to either buy a splitter or plus the optical cable into my TV and still get the ps5 audio that way? How does that last option work and also does this cause any delays in sound?
 
Decarb

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Sucks balls. I'm gonna have to get that splitter, or just connect to the back of the TV. And I don't trust the DAC in TVs.
 
tyfon

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I am using the optical port :(
My tv and the ARC crap introduces a few ms of audio lag. The optical is so much better...

Grr.
 
R0987

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Chettlar

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Ugh. This sucks ass. What is so wrong about wanting my console to be able to hook up to my speakers?
 
Crax

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Unless you're using a monitor, couldn't you just connect optical to the TV? Why would you want to connect it directly to the console?
Edit: Oh, is this for gaming headsets? I've never used any of them, but I guess they connect only with optical?
 
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AllenShrz

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Fuuuuck!

All my dacs use it! and my dacs are way more expensive that what ever the price the PS5 will cost.
 
nib95

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Fuck's sake....

My DAC/Amp set up uses Optical...
 
Xiaomi

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Hopefully HDMI audio extractors with 2.1 support come out sooner rather than later for those of us with DAC/headphone amp setups.
 
Nooblet

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Considering that most people will just use a splitter anyway, what's the point in removing it.
 
DFG

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Crax said:
Unless you're using a monitor, couldn't you just connect optical to the TV? Why would you want to connect it directly to the console?
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You can, just depends on TV and how your set up will end up looking. My set up is TV optical digital audio out > DAC optical in > DAC stereo 3.5 cable line out > Amp line in > headphone.
So it can be a bit costly, which is annoying for those that have an already set up. I have to find a new way for my surround system to work on PS5
 
Rikimaru

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Does not PS4 support generic audio devices through USB? You could add any audio device with optical out too.
 
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