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If you want a small inline controller adapter that lets you mix game and chat audio and mute your mic without ever opening the Xbox guide, choose Tyadas Headset Adapter; if you need an actual wired gaming headset with a boom mic and soft over-ear cups, choose Kikc PS4.
That is the whole decision in one line. One product fixes how your existing headset talks to your controller. The other replaces the headset entirely. Read on and you will know in about two minutes which of those two problems you actually have.
• Tyadas Headset Adapter — biggest strength: dedicated physical buttons for game/chat balance, master volume and mic mute, so you never leave the game to adjust audio. Biggest trade-off: it is an adapter, not a headset — you still need your own headphones and mic to plug into it.
• Kikc PS4 — biggest strength: a complete plug-and-play wired headset with a 3.5 mm jack, a boom mic, remote volume control and over-ear soft earmuffs, working across PS4, PS5, Xbox One, PC, laptop, iPad and mobile. Biggest trade-off: on older Xbox One controllers it needs a separate Microsoft adapter that is not included, and its sound controls live on the cable rather than in your hand.
• Choose Tyadas Headset Adapter if you already own a headset you like and just want fast, tactile control over chat mix and mute on Xbox.
• Choose Kikc PS4 if you need a headset at all — one box, one 3.5 mm plug, everything included except the old-Xbox adapter.
The Tyadas Headset Adapter is a tiny inline audio converter for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Elite controllers. You plug it into the controller, plug your headset into it, and suddenly the audio controls that used to live three menus deep in the Xbox dashboard are sitting under your thumbs. That is the entire pitch, and for a certain kind of player it is a genuinely big deal.
Look at how it is laid out. A controller-and-figure logo handles game versus chat balance separately, so you can push voice chat up without dragging the game audio down with it, and it beeps when you hit the maximum or minimum so you know you have reached the end of the range. A plus-and-minus pair adjusts the master volume up and down together. A microphone logo mutes and unmutes your mic mid-conversation. All of it happens without taking your hands off the controller and without diving into the Xbox settings menu every single round. It is black, it weighs essentially nothing, and it uses a single 3.5 mm auxiliary connection.
Who should buy it: the Xbox player who already owns a headset they are happy with — a pair of wired headphones, an old gaming headset, whatever — and who is tired of the on-screen dance every time a teammate gets too loud or a cutscene needs quiet. If you play in a party regularly, or you stream, or you simply hate menu interruptions, the value here is speed and muscle memory. After a week your thumb knows where the mic mute is.
Kikc PS4: Who It's For
Kikc PS4 is a completely different animal. It is a full wired gaming headset in red, with over-ear cups, metal in the enclosure, a boom microphone, and a standard 3.5 mm jack. It works on PS4, PS5, the newer Xbox One controllers, PC, laptop, iPad, computer, and mobile devices with a 3.5 mm audio port. Plug and play, in the honest sense of the phrase.
The audio side is where the spec sheet gets interesting for the money-conscious buyer. The drivers are dynamic, impedance is 32 ohm, and the frequency range runs from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz — a full-range response that covers the low rumble of explosions and the high end of footsteps and voice chat. The 32-ohm impedance matters more than it looks: it means the headset is easy to drive from a controller's headphone jack or a phone, without needing a separate amplifier in the chain. Volume is handled by a wired remote on the cable, and the design leans on sound isolation rather than active noise cancellation, which is exactly what you want in an over-ear closed cup for gaming — you hear the game, not the room.
There is one compatibility trap you need to know about before buying, and Kikc states it plainly: older Xbox One controllers require a separate Microsoft adapter, which is not included. Newer Xbox One controllers with a built-in 3.5 mm port, plus Xbox One S and Xbox One X, connect directly. On PS4 you plug into the gamepad and then set the console to output all audio to headphones. That is a two-minute setup, not a technical hurdle, but it is a step.
Who should buy it: anyone starting from zero. A kid getting a first console setup, a player who wants one purchase that covers PlayStation, Xbox, PC and phone, or a household where the same headset gets passed between devices. The "Kid" age range in the specs and the soft earmuffs suggest Kikc built this with younger and lighter-duty users in mind. Kikc also advertises a two-year after-sales service window, which is a long commitment for a headset at this tier.
Who should skip it: the Xbox player on an older controller who does not want to buy a second adapter, and the audiophile chasing a premium build. This is a minimalist, functional headset — red, wired, over-ear — not a statement piece.
• Best for controlling chat and game volume without menu diving → Tyadas Headset Adapter. Dedicated balance, volume and mute buttons with audible min/max feedback.
• Best for a complete out-of-the-box solution → Kikc PS4. Headset, mic, cable remote and soft ear cups all in one purchase.
• Best for multi-device households → Kikc PS4. PS4, PS5, newer Xbox One, PC, laptop, iPad and mobile all work over the same 3.5 mm jack.
• Best for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and Elite controller owners specifically → Tyadas Headset Adapter. It is purpose-built for those controllers, not a cross-platform compromise.
• Best for comfort over long sessions → Kikc PS4. Over-ear cups with soft earmuffs and sound isolation, rather than an adapter that only adds a small inline dongle.
• Best for low-fuss audio driving → Kikc PS4. At 32 ohm it runs happily straight off a controller jack or a phone.
• Best for old Xbox One controllers → Tyadas Headset Adapter. Kikc's own documentation says older Xbox One controllers need a separate Microsoft adapter that is not included; the Tyadas adapter is designed for the Xbox controller ecosystem directly.
• Best for kids and casual players → Kikc PS4. Simple, wired, plug-and-play, with a two-year service window.
If I had to pick one, I would pick the Kikc PS4 — because it is the product that gets you from nothing to playing, and a headset with no headset is a problem the Tyadas adapter cannot solve. The Tyadas Headset Adapter is genuinely clever and I would recommend it without hesitation to an Xbox player who already owns a headset and wants physical chat-mix and mute controls at their fingertips. But for most shoppers searching this comparison, the complete package wins. Check the current price on Amazon for both before you commit, since that is the one variable I cannot see from the specs.
FAQ
Yes. It is a gaming headset with a built-in mic and a wired remote for volume control. The Tyadas Headset Adapter does not include a microphone — it only routes and controls audio from a headset you already own.
Yes, as long as the device has a standard 3.5 mm audio jack. Kikc lists PS4, PS5, newer Xbox One, PC, laptop, iPad and mobile devices as compatible. Impedance is 32 ohm, so it drives easily from a phone or controller.
Not for basic use on a newer Xbox One, PS4 or PS5 controller — the Kikc headset plugs straight in. You would only want the Tyadas adapter if a specific controller or your audio setup calls for inline mixing and mute controls.
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