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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.
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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.
I recently have gone through two different Body Glove Sport Stereo headphones with some issues. I can't decide if I have another faulty headset or if the phone audio connector is the issue. The body glove headset is similar to the headset that comes with the 8125, but it looked more comfortable.
The problem I am having is this, the headphones only play in the right side. Messing with the plug on the headset results in some quick burst of audio on the left side and pulling it out a tad gives me some faint left audio and the right side audio goes out completely. It seems the plug and jack don't quite jive... anyone else experience this? It comes with an adapter for the "bigger jack" and upon trying one of my girls iPods, they work fine with the adapter in the mix.
My application is this... I listen to MP3's while riding my motorcycle and the earphones that came with the phone hurt my ears after a while. Plus they don't have the greatest audio quality. Looking for a comfy replacement, but the above issue has me scratcing my head.
Here is a link to the headphones: here
i think...
i think you have the wrong adapter. i tried using the slvrs adapter with my 8125 and it did not work same prob as you. i went to radioshack and got one from there and it did. im most absolutely sure is the inner wiring. what happens is that there's also a connection for a microphone on the 8125 so some adapters dont work.
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~unit~Cingular_8125-559~area~accessories~item~PPCPADPT21.htm
ps my friend got a mono one at radio shack and it worked for him both sides. hes not a audiophile but you get the idea, it has to be the connection of your plug.
The headphones in addition to be being stereo, have the microphone too, I think the paragraph in the page you linked clears up a few questions for me:
Most manufacturers create their devices allowing audio compatibility with only their specific brand headset or headphones. We have designed and engineered several different types of audio adapters to accommodate a variety of devices. Our unique audio adapters give you the freedom to use any standard 2.5/3.5 mm. 3 conductor headset and/or your favorite set of headphones.
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It would seem although the Body Glove headset uses the 2.5mm jack, the internals of the 8125 are off enough that a select few aftermarket stereo headsets with mics will work with the phone. Interesting.
Upon further examination of the jack, it is different than the one that came with the phone. In spite of the BodyGlove being a stereo headet with a mic... just like the one that comes with the phone, the connector is different enough to not with aftermarket stuff I guess. Those dirty rascals!!!
The connector on the left is the one that comes with the 8125, the one on the right is the BodyGlove.
Searched and found this old thread. I went to connect my 8125 Wizard to my cars 3.5 jack using a standard adapter and it only came left channel.
Is there a more cost effective proprietary four-conductor jack to a 3.5 mm converter than posted above at PPC Techs? I was hoping to spend a few dollars.
I'm actually using my old Ngages audio cable to get Stereo sound out of my car stereo. It works but sometimes I can't use the mic on the cell phone to talk.
When it works it's really cool, but otherwise I gotta unplug the cable and use it like a regular phone during phone calls.
All,
From looking around I see that I can pickup various 3.5mm headphone adapters, but can't seem to find any line out (non amplified) adapters, do they exist?
If they do, does anyone have a link?
Thanks!
-RT
http://www.semsons.com/
2-in-1 mini USB and 3.5mm Stereo Audio Multi-Adapter for ATT 8525/8925, T-Mobile Dash/Wing, HTC TyTN/TyTN II, Sprint Mogul
Regular price: $9.99
Sale price: $4.99
Or this;
http://www.mobileplanet.com/p.aspx?i=151753
Or this;
http://www.boxwave.com/products/stereoconverteradapter/stereo-converter-adapter-at_t-tilt_2906.htm
Or this;
http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=01945&dept_id=039&cat_id=0763
I think the OP is actually looking for something different, in his mind, but in actuality is what you guys have posted. The OP seems to think that different 3.5" adapters exist for connecting headphones or just a line out cable (for connecting to the input of an amp, for example). Hence his reference to "non-amplified".
But I don't think there's a difference. I think your suggestions above would get the job done also.
Well ...
I bought one from Tilt Depot ... which is just a 3.5mm plug at the end. I intended to use it with my headset, which turned out to be 2.5mm. I found a converter at Radio Shack, and while my headset does get the audio, the microphone is not being processed
jomo25 said:
I think the OP is actually looking for something different, in his mind, but in actuality is what you guys have posted. The OP seems to think that different 3.5" adapters exist for connecting headphones or just a line out cable (for connecting to the input of an amp, for example). Hence his reference to "non-amplified".
But I don't think there's a difference. I think your suggestions above would get the job done also.
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Right, there is no "Line Out" on the Kaiser but these adapters would work fine to connect to a stereo. Just adjust the Kaiser volume to a lower level that has no distortion. I have found that it has a fairly clean output, my iPaq had a hiss with no audio, the Kaiser is dead quiet.
jdmba said:
I bought one from Tilt Depot ... which is just a 3.5mm plug at the end. I intended to use it with my headset, which turned out to be 2.5mm. I found a converter at Radio Shack, and while my headset does get the audio, the microphone is not being processed
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This adapter or something like it might serve your needs a bit better.
Ahhh... Well, that explains why I didn't have much luck finding a line-out adapter.. Guess I'll go for one of the normal stereo ones...
Thanks guys!
-RT
RogueTrooper said:
Ahhh... Well, that explains why I didn't have much luck finding a line-out adapter.. Guess I'll go for one of the normal stereo ones...
Thanks guys!
-RT
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The HTC ones can be had from (I think) LA on Ebay for about $8/shipped. Lowest *I've* seen of them stateside.
Danger Will Robinson, Danger
Just a heads up.
I bought one of these from TiltDepot to use with my wired headset (not a fan of bluetooth, and you don't have to charge a wired headset).
Putting aside that the adapter is 3.5mm and the headset plug is 3/32", when I further adapted 3.5mm to 3/32, the earpieces worked fine, but not the microphone.