im already using that and I tried not using it and I tried different headphonesthose headsets are 4pole jack, u may want adapter for it
something like this
Audio Mic Headset Coupler Cable two 3Pole to one 4Pole
3.5mm Headphone Audio Mic Coupler Cable; 4 Pole TRRS female to 2 x 3 Pole TRS male For Sound Systems, Tabs, Smart Phones, Laptops and PC's. 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (4 Position) Female x 1 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (3 Position) Male x 2 Use new Combi headsets (audio and mic) that are equipped with a...www.xactsupplies.co.uk
i did some googling, some adapters will work, some not
what will definitely work is that u connect xbox controller with your PC (usb cable), than u connect headphones to xbox controller
whats your windows build number?