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I would like to use my Sony headset on my XDA II, but a normal adapter 2,5 => 3,5 mm does not work.
Could someone help me to joy of my mp3 albums :wink:
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try your local electronics shop, radioshack, tandys, maplins or whatever there is out there in italy.
just get a stereo 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter
maplins sell them for 75p each
this is the site i ordered my headset adaptor from; a little pricey but services are tops. http://pc-mobile.net/xda.htm
i use the retractable adaptor with the removable headphone; from there you can plug in any headset with a 3.5 jack. it already comes with a microphone so no worries about answering a call while listening to the tunes.
cheers
robson
http://www.expansys.de/product.asp?code=105812&asource=106055
I bought this one about 1mnth ago, works perfect with my B&O headset
do all 2.5 stereo converters work as in do all 2.5 stereo adaptors have the mic part too ?
not all 2.5 - 3.5 mm jack converters have the mic; before i purhcased mine from the website i mentioned i saw a converter selling rather cheaply here in thailand. it was a very simple converter; plug the 2.5 jack to the xda's port and then plug in your headphones with the 3.5 jack. no mic; so if you received a call you could hear the person on the other end but not necessarity talk to him. you'd have to remove the jacks and answer the phone.
that's why i like the one i bought; the wire is retractable and thus avoids tangles. i can unplug the single headphone and put in my sony or b&o headset. if i receive a call i simly pull on the mic (extend the wire) and answer the call. as long as your headphone as a 3.5 mm jack it'll work with the converter.
2 cents worth
cheers mate
robson
Robson,
You use XDA I or XDA II? Are the plugs for two version same?
I bought a converter for xda which allows stereo speakers/headset use however when I saw it I realised it is a very cheap adaptor that can be got for pennies, the reason I sent for it was because when I tried a standard 2.5 to 3.5 stereo adaptor it appeared reluctant to go into the socket, when the expensive adaptor came it said "this adaptor may appear reluctant to go in the socket, give it a push", so I spent enough to buy halfo a dozen and still got the same item
I just went back to the ebay sale that I got that adaptor from, even though it is being sold as xda/xda2 compatable, he has now put an addition to his ad saying that it dont work with xda2, doesnt make sense to me because the old xda1 headset seems to work ok as far as I know on xda2.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3382404166&category=14419&rd=1
hey sohand,
re: Robson,
You use XDA I or XDA II? Are the plugs for two version same?"
i use the xda2; but the converter i bought from the hk site i also used it for my xda1. when i bought the converter for the xda1; no problems with the plugs into the units port. when i then switched to xda2; i WAS worried that the plug of my converter wouldn't go in. it seemed kinda tight and snug; thus it did crossed my mind that i wasted money on the convereter. i studied it for quite a while and found out that it does work with the xda2 as well. i was a little reluctant about it at first; the customer service guy from the site said that the plug is used for both the xda1 and xda2. so i went ahead (and crossed my fingers) and pushed the plug inside the xda2's port. it went all the way in; and it works quite well. the present port of the xda2 is a little more pushed inside having the rubber cover and all. for the xda1 the port / plug was more exposed. but essentially they are the same and thus both work work with the same converter.
cheers
robson
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32242&item=3384042365
The standard 2.5 to 3.5 plug adaptor does not work with xda2, the size of the moulding and the rubber bung on the xda2 will not allow insertion, I have ordered one of the flying lead type, "link above", I will let you know if that works when it arrives.
Not yet a perfect one for XDA2
I have just received my pc-mobile.net retractable one. It fits the XDA2 socket nicely, no problem, and I can talk thro' the mic, I can plug in my favourite headphones, the volume control works....
The only problem is, the "Pickup" button on the Mic does not work on XDA2....
I bought the flying lead type of converter and although the end looks exactly like the end on the xda2 headphones and the moulding is small, it still does not work, it has to be pulled slighly out to work, I am giving up on this because I have a feeling that the socket will eventually end up banjaxed from all the insertions and withdrawals.
XDA2 to amplifier
Do you think it is safe to hook up XDA2 to amplifier and thus play MP3 music on big speakers ?
Petr V.
Hey,
I have a question regarding the XDA II.
When I'm getting the device I would like to get it connected in my car.
Is it possible to connect the XDA II to an amplifier and play my mp3's?
I know there are a few amplifiers out there that can be connected with a "walkman" jack.
If is possible could you put some pics online where I can check it out?
Thanks a lot!
Cheers
Panja
if you dont want to get a car tuner which neat jackconnectors
and you have a tape player in the car then
http://www.digitalnetworksna.com/shop/_templates/item_accessories.asp?model=69&cat=16
this one or one like it would work if you made or got a xda 2.5 to 3.5 converter
First of all: thanks for the amazing fast reply!! :-D
I don't have a tape player in my car... So this is not an option for me...
I can buy an amplifier that can be connected with a "walkman" jack.
I had one a long time ago, I connected my walkman to the amplifier.
So is there a cable that can be connected to the XDA II and the other side that has a "walkman" jack? (So I can put this in the amplifier)?
And will this work for the XDA II?
Cheers
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=PPCPADPT01
xda1 and 2 have compatible connectors apart from the pickup phone buttons
w00t!!
That's what I'm looking for man!
Thanks again, going to order that one as soon as my XDA II is in my hands :-D
Does anyone in here own such a cable?
Just want to know if the quality is any good...
If it's worth the money.
The cable itself is not that expensive but I would have to buy an amplifier too.
Don't care about the money as long as it works great :-D
Cheers
Also I would like to know when connected with the cable does the microfone still work? (so when the cable is inserted)
Because I will be using MS Voice software...
Thanks
if it does disable the mic in the xda then this
http://pc-mobile.net/pxdaa.htm
would work it have a mic aswell and a 3.5mm connector
of cause then you would have to place it in a place where
it can recieve your voice
about sound quality then should not be much worse then the headset
it's just another connector with the jack 3.5mm
it's just analog you can compare it with how much the quality loss would be if a walkmen were connected the same way compared to connected to a headset
Thanks man!!
Just a question regarding the cable with mic.
If I will use it in the car with the sound (mp3) over my speakers won't that interfere with my microphone (with ms voice software)...?
Hi just thought this idea might help:
if you have a look around the net (i think Expansys.co.uk also do one) you can get a little radio module that plugs into a standard stereo jack, it transmits your audio to a special frequency that can be picked up by any FM radio nearby. Like you car radio if you have one.
I use my XDA II as an MP3 player in my car via Seidio's iSound wireless FM transmitter. The transmitter input plugs into the XDA2's headphone jack (I have a 2.5 to 3.5 mm adaptor) and then I tune my car stereo into the user definable frequency of the iSound transmitter. Works very well.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SFTF1
This sounds very very interesting guys!!
Thanks a lot.
This is a lot more userfriendly than putting an amplifer and stuff in.
I have a nice car audio so this is very neat!!
How is the sound quality?!
Cheers
So how is the sound quality?
Before I'm buying this one I would like to know if the sound quality is good.
I got the expansys adapter but it works very poorly for the XDAII dues to the unusual shape of the 2.5 socket on the XDAII. I have to fiddle with the plug to get it to work... very annoying.
Anyone found an adapter without this problem?
josephwaller said:
I got the expansys adapter but it works very poorly for the XDAII dues to the unusual shape of the 2.5 socket on the XDAII. I have to fiddle with the plug to get it to work... very annoying.
Anyone found an adapter without this problem?
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Yes, with another adapter i had the same problem.
Buy on old Nokia 8110 headet, cut it below the mic and use the wires to solder a 3,5mm connector to it, On the nokia wire :
blue = Audio-L
Green = Audio-R
Red = Mic
Blanc = Ground
Good luck !
I'm looking for replacement for Magician's (wired) headset coz I think the one that comes with it sucks (low audio quality).
Anyone can suggest good alternatives with good MP3 quality (enough bass,...) and also as the phone's handsfree.
Thanks a lot.
If you are handy with a soldering iron, cut off that stupid pair of earbuds and solder on your favorite headset (that's what I did) or you can buy 3rd party adapters. If you solder on new headphones, don't forget to get some of that really cool heat shrink stuff to put over the wires, it turns out very professional looking and very strong.
Hmm...nice idea.
Unfortunately i'm not good at soldering.
So it seems i'm stuck with alternative to find a good earphone+hansfree combo....
SOny Ericsson p900 headset
5x times sound quality, + only one with a microphone that fits the 2.5mm plug. I searched long and hard to get this answer as i cannot solder too
this headset is not a stereo one, rigth ?
There are some adapters that have a built in mic and you plug the 3.5 headhones of your choice into it. There is also a small adapter that is just for audio 2.5-3.5. It is true that the Sony P800-900 headsets are compatible with the Jam. Unfortunately I have yet to hear original earphones that are acceptable to me. I can't remember where I bought it, but the adapter with a built-in mic and 3.5 headphone jack is probably what you are looking for. I use one in my car. Maybe somone has a link for you?
Link herehttp://www.pocketpctechs.com/detail.asp?Product_ID=PPCPADPT11
Link herehttp://www.pocketpctechs.com/detail.asp?Product_ID=PPCPADPT11
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But in this case, is there any high quality 3.5mm earphone that also work as handsfree for the Jam?
This solution uses the internal mic of the PPC Phone so you can use any high quality headset from your local hi-fi store.
Can you confirm that this doesn't mess up the stereo or do anything else weird?
I found it! This is the adapter that I bought for my Sony P800 years ago(works with Magician). You can use it to plug into your home stereo, favorite headphones and it even has a volume control. Mainly I use it in my car. I use it to plug my Jam into my car stereo and sometimes I use it to plug in the earbud for one ear wired headset communication. ENJOY!
http://pc-mobile.net/sp8aa.htm
I have that. I don't like it too much since it feels very fragile (including the thin wire) and the fact that it isn't a simple straight wire means it snga everywhere.
I only use that adapter in the car. It is good for people that can't make their own headset by soldering. I made a custom headset from Koss headphones and a Sony handsfree. That baby sounds really good, and I'm picky about sound quality.
Does the mic work? Can you accept and end calls using the button?
Thanks,
K
Yes, the above adapter works exactly as the original handsfree headset (+ volume control) except that you have to plug in a normal 3.5 plug stereo headphones. If there are other models out there without the reel thingy, I haven't found it.
Hi,
I'm only 13 and a proud owner of an O2 XDA 2.
This I what I need help with.
I would like to place my USB docking station on top of my subwoofer, and connect my XDA with it (only for audio purposes only).
I've read some of the forums here, but didn't find much info. :?
Could someone tell me which pins, on the connector, on the dockingstation send the sound? I would like to add 2 cinch cables to these pins, and attach them to my subwoofer (to kind of make my XDA like an Ipod or another MP3 player, where I simply stick it into my dockingstation and start playing MP3s through my sound system).
Thanks,
Kind Regards,
Tony Schattat
Hi mate.
Note sure you could connect the XDA directly to a speaker as I doubt it would have the required power output (but I don't know much about this, just being logical).
Take a look at the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=26489&highlight=
This guy has basically modified the headset to have a 3.5mm jack - I've then suggested (and intend on doing this) that you could put 2 standard audio outputs instead.
On reflection though, I think his suggestion may be better as it reduces the number of leads. If you then needed to split the sound out to 2 seperate channels you could use something like this:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=43086&doy=3m9
Cheers
Wayne
Hi Wayne,
Thanks for your reply.
I would rather like to have a solution which is built in my dockingstation.
With alot of precision I was able to do the following.
1. Used http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/Connectors for details.
2. On pin 19 on the dockingstation I placed a 10K SMD resistor (as the standard ones are too big), connected to GND, as stated in the text.
3. Using a double cinch cable I soldered them onto pins 3 (CAR_AUDIO_R) and 4 (CAR_AUDIO_L), and both GND wires to GND.
But nothing seems to work.
I used the ohm-metre to check if the 10K resistance even came up to pin 19 of the dockingstation. I does. Unfortunately the XDA doesn't turn off it's built-in speaker and microphone, as stated in the text.
This basically simulates a car-kit for the XDA, doesn't it?
Kind regards,
Tony Schattat
Audio playback
Hiya!
Well if yer are 13 then it seems UK Schools are way behind German ones if they're teaching you about using Ohm Meters, Resistors and electronic theory already!
Ok, overall to me this whole precision soldering and resistor checking etc is all overkill for what you ultimately seem to want to achieve.
I've just bought off eBay the little 2.5 mm to 3.5mm standard headphone jack converter lead for about £2.50. I'm going to go nip into a shop or again off eBay and get a 3.5mm stereo to 2 phono plug convertor lead.
Simple case of then slapping that into the Aux input of my Hi-Fi amplifier, or my mini deck hifi etc and playing the mp3's through that!
No need for faffing around with soldering irons, and electronic theory and all that!
Added benefit is of course that through the hifi unit, I have full control over the audio equaliser functions and so will have the full spectrum of audio frequencies to hear the music - Your requirements states you just want to connect it to a subwoofer. Low frequencies are great, but you do need the upper frequencies too!
That will all set you back the grand total of about £5, and i've assumed you do have some audio equipment with an Aux input!
For 'constant' playback, when yer battery gets flat,... just plug the charger in!
Another benefit is that you can take the leads with you on your travels and setup the same at any of your friends houses with minimal effort!
I don't see the point of the route you are wishing to take - unless I'm missing something (I got in at 7am this morning after clubbing and up at midday, so im knackered!)
Cheers!
Hope this helps!
Dennis! West London UK!
Hi Dennis,
Well the schools here aren't all that far ahead ( I think, because I`ve lived in Australia for 6 years)!
It runs in the family!
I was able to find some handy info on some dockingstations on google, but I'm not very sure.
Is it true that the serial dockingstations have an audio connector on the rear side, opposite of the power connector?
Is the audio connector on the dockingstation the same thing as the one, which is found at the bottom of the XDA (would it disable the built in mic and speaker of the XDA and send the audio through connector on the back)?
If this is true, could I simply attach a 2,5mm to 3,5mm converter to the back of the dockingstation and attach the converter to my subwoofer?
Kind regards,
Tony Schattat
Audio playback
Hi there Tony
I'm still not sure exactly why you want to connect your USB cradle to play music through.... seems pointless to me..
The method I described would be the easiest for you to 'amplify' the audio output from the XDA2.
I may be wrong but I dont think the USB cradles have an 'audio output' connector at the back, it's a bit pointless as these devices aren't devised as 'audio players' - so no, you cannot put the 2.5 to 3.5 mm converter on and then connect that to your subwoofer (signal is wayyy wayyy too small to drive a sub woofer) if there is an audio output at trhe back of the usb cradle, then I never knew about it!! and same again, you cannot connect directly to a sub woofer.
Out of the socket at the bottom of the xda2 in a 2.5mm size, is an audio jack. Get the converter to take that 2.5 mm and output it to a standard 3.5mm headphone socket size. Right, at this stage you can connect 'Hifi' headphones and enjoy your MP3's that way. If you now want your music 'louder' you need to convert that (now) 3.5mm output to be able to connect it to some audio equipment that can 'amplify' the signal and play through some loudspeakers (the 3.5mm socket to Phono converter lead). That will go to your hifi amplifier in turn to which 'full range'loudspeakers are connected. You mention 'sub woofer' .. You could then attach your sub woofer to the amplifier and you will only hear the low 'rumble' of the bass frequency content of the music (again, a bit pointless!). If that's what you want then at this point all will work but then what's your plan for hearing the mid range and high frequency elements of the music?
I'm just thinking that for your final 'aim' (to hear MP3 files on the xda through loudspeakers) the method you are using is cumbersome, time consuming and pointless when you can have a 'full range' output using the method I described.
Take a look at eBay for the connectors - and you'll find you should be hearing music in no time!
Cheers! Dennis! West London UK!
I'm not a big fan of BT headsets, does anyone have any recommendations for any wired headsets/headphones w/mic?
Thanks
I got this from cellphone shop, a yahoos seller.
Original HTC Stereo HAN-HTCEMC220
amzingly good, sound quality is verrrrry good, and have not faced a single problem as of yet.
here is a link
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/emc220.html
Personally I love my SteelSeries Siberia in-ear headset, and use it with an adapter that has mic and volume control built in..
I posted about the handsfree set here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=394845
Check this out they work great with HTC and great quality stereo sound.
You can check this place out they have huge selection. Their pricing is also near wholesale. I tried the HTC OEM 2.5mm Stereo Headset Silver here http://www.myphonetrader.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=HTC+Headset Make sure you check through out the site for all the different headset that they have to offer
I just bought an miniUSB to 3.5mm Adapter with a long cable and a mic included.
Attach your prefered headphone to that adapter and you are ready to go
My in-ears are those Koss http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/p?openform&pc^np^KEB24S
if you put them in with high pressure you will not hear nothing from your surrounding very nice