I am running my PS5 on the same desk as my PC and I am still looking for a solution to the audio output. Currently I am using Bluetooth for the PS5. But my ideal solution are speakers that I use for both the PS5 and my PC that allow me to simply switch between inputs. Bluetooth audio sucks ass in terms of UX when you run multiple devices and I really want something more convenient. All the stuff I find on Amazon looks like shit, i.e. exactly what I have right now.
Is anyone here running a similar setup and has solved this issue?
Update: I found the Sound Blaster G8 and I must say that Sound Blaster still delivers. It supports two inputs, where both can be USB, which was my use case. One USB doubles as power supply, so you don’t need another cable. And then both PS5 and PC just recognized the G8 and it worked immediately after plugging it in. Really cool. And because it has an optical out I could repurpose an old soundbar to replace the old active speakers. I am thrilled, this exceeds my expectations.
Not really a similar setup but I do work with home audio a lot. Assuming the speakers you want to use have either jack or RCA connectors, what you’re looking for is a cheap analog mixer or an audio interface. For instance, I use the Arturia MiniFuse 2 to split audio properly, but it’s basically a simple 2 in 1 out device. If you only have two jack plugs there are very simple jack splitter cables that do the same but don’t give you the option to set gains per input. Doesn’t have to matter.
What makes it more difficult is that the PS5 does its best audio over HDMI, so you’d either need an audio extractor before the ARC or just use the headphone jack.
Or, if your monitor has a jack output (not headphone) you could send A+V to your monitor from both your PS5 and PC over HDMI and plug your speakers into the monitor. This however will make the monitor the de facto audio interface meaning it might diminish audio quality, although it’s still better than headphone jacks.