Hello everybody.
I have a problem that causes me to twist and push my headphone plug a bit to get it into the jack. If I look inside the port I can see the something that looks like grey rubber (probably the one to keep the water out) sticks out a bit and this causes some resistance. Could somebody check if this is like that by design?
In addition the charging cable wiggles a bit inside the port if move it. Does this also happen to you?
Please could somebody just plug their AKG headphones in an tell me if you feel a little bit of resistance compared to other headphone jacks or not?
dxtly said:
Please could somebody just plug their AKG headphones in an tell me if you feel a little bit of resistance compared to other headphone jacks or not?
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I do and kinda like it. It is a nice feel to it.
mweinbach said:
I do and kinda like it. It is a nice feel to it.
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So, would you say it feels like the port grazes a bit a rubbery surface when it slides and it does not click that much compared to normal jacks?
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Can anyone reccomend a good cable or are they all basically the same. I have seem some on ebay. I just wanted some advice if anyone knows better.
Thank you.
This one is small and compact;
http://www.semsons.com/2miusband3st.html
I got this one: http://www.pdashop.nl/product/41080/45045/3327/veripart-standard-headset-converter-htc-extusb.html dunno where to get that outside of Netherlands but they gotta have it somewhere...
I aspecially like the very short plug and the very flexible short wire; there 's hardly no chance of breaking this because off too much strain on the plug
The best one I have is the one I made by taking a TyTN's headset with nice angle connector, chopping it off and modifying it as per Matt and Tracy's Blog;
http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/blogs/index.php/2006/08/18/orange_spv_m3100_headphone_adapter_hack
RemE said:
This one is small and compact;
http://www.semsons.com/2miusband3st.html
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I can second this one; Got it originally for my Hermes and it also fits the Kaiser. It's compact, has 3.5mm jack AND Mini USB connector.
I like this one
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=22740
The right angle the cable takes easies my fears of straining the miniUSB port and weaking/loosening the contacts. I don't like the longer, straight-out USB connections on other headphone adapters. Although RemE's Semsons combo miniUSB/3.5mm adapter is pretty cool. I probably would have gotten that if I had known about it earlier.
Here's another, in-stock and cheaper;
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=776
RemE said:
Here's another, in-stock and cheaper;
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=776
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sweet, bought, thanks!
For UK users, I found a right angle one at expansys
Bah, they are out of stock, anyone know where to get a right-angle one in the UK now?
I did find a non-right angle one for 1p though
right angle with a stereo plug/jack make sense ... because when you turn/twist ... the round plug would rotate ... less stress ..etc
but with a mimiUSB/extUSB ... IT JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE AT ALL !
when you turn/twist ... that rectangular connection would just twist/turn ... the damage would be the same whether it is right angled or not ..
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UnicornKaz said:
right angle with a stereo plug/jack make sense ... because when you turn/twist ... the round plug would rotate ... less stress ..etc
but with a mimiUSB/extUSB ... IT JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE AT ALL !
when you turn/twist ... that rectangular connection would just twist/turn ... the damage would be the same whether it is right angled or not ..
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Except a right angled plug takes stress off the plug because it moves tword your head, as opposed to straight, unless you have the kaiser upside down. If its sideways in the holster, instead of pointing out it points up
I prefer the angle for watching video in landscape mode, the cord goes straight down.
I think it also has less damaging "leverage" on the connector of the phone, I'm less worried about twisting, it's bending I worry about, simply my opinion.
Hi,
What is the audio quality like when connecting one of the above mini usb converters? does it noticeably degrade in any way?
ump001 said:
Hi,
What is the audio quality like when connecting one of the above mini usb converters? does it noticeably degrade in any way?
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This is just wire, no active circuitry, there is no effect on sound.
RemE said:
This is just wire, no active circuitry, there is no effect on sound.
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Technically there has to be an effect on the sound as you have just introduced a connector which has impedance . Whether you can hear the difference is another matter. If the connector is a really, really cheap one then you may be able to hear.
Yah, whatever. Technically the "impedance" of a 1-6 inch piece of wire ain't much, far less than fraction of an ohm which is mouse nuts compared to the impedance of the ear buds speakers, so I'll go with "makes no difference". Quibble away...
Im still partial to the Semsons one since ti would still aloow the phone to be charged simultaneously (like if I was on a long plane ride).
nice, thanks!
exactly what i wanted + cheapest : http://cgi.befr.ebay.be/Enhanced-Mi...ryZ14419QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem
The connector sticks out and it makes it difficult to hold the keyboard while typing. Anyone else feel that way?
They should have put the jack where the power button currently is (or even slightly higher) and put the power button on the side of the phone where the camera button is.
yes it does, obviously an oversight in design
Lennyuk said:
yes it does, obviously an oversight in design
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actually according to the designs of other products, alot of people complained when the headphone jacks were placed elsewhere on the phone, such as the side making it awkward for the pocket.
Majority of people wanted the headphone jack on the top or bottom of the phone....im happy with it
Well that's why I wrote where the jack should have been Jacks on the side are a bad idea because putting them in pockets doesn't just feel awkward, it exerts (more) pressure on the connector.
However the reason the power button is on the top has nothing to do with users' requests and everything to do with designers captivated by the iPhone.
jark99 said:
actually according to the designs of other products, alot of people complained when the headphone jacks were placed elsewhere on the phone, such as the side making it awkward for the pocket.
Majority of people wanted the headphone jack on the top or bottom of the phone....im happy with it
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Well with its placement now its very awkward to have headphones in and use the hard keyboard at the same time.
I want to make sure my unit is not defective. When I plug headphones into the jack, they do not seem snug. They are kind of easy to pull out. They sound fine, but there is a lot of static sometimes. Has anyone noticed that the headphone jack on the S5 seems more loose than previous models? Thanks
got my s5 yesterday and my headphone jack is very sturdy I cant wiggle it even a little with stock headphones plugged in , have to use quite a buit of force to unplug it to , rogers here G900W
I know this is obvious but have you tried a different set of headphones? Mine sit in loosely until the last 2-3mm and then need very positive pressure to push in the last 2mm. Once in they are very tight and do not move at all, they do not come out loosely either. If yours do it on more than one set of headphone I would say it's faulty
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I want to make sure my unit is not defective. When I plug headphones into the jack, they do not seem snug. They are kind of easy to pull out. They sound fine, but there is a lot of static sometimes. Has anyone noticed that the headphone jack on the S5 seems more loose than previous models? Thanks
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Sounds like you aren't plugging your headphones in all the way. There's a definite click when they're in all the way, the static you hear is because the headphones plug is moving around.
Hope this helps.
Like the other guy said make sure you plug it in all the way. The click at the end is the clue.
vanButton said:
Sounds like you aren't plugging your headphones in all the way. There's a definite click when they're in all the way, the static you hear is because the headphones plug is moving around.
Hope this helps.
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jawmail said:
Like the other guy said make sure you plug it in all the way. The click at the end is the clue.
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I was pushing it down all the way. I took my phone to Samsung and they tried other S5's and it was fine. Mine was defective. Mine was extremely loose. I'm glad I acted now, instead of waiting when it might be too late.
Yeah gotta go for that final clic
Sent with Galaxy S5 SM-900W8 Rooted LB
Loose fitting-replacement alternative?
Hey guys, I'm hoping someone here can help me with this problem. A few months back I tried to clean the headphone Jack on my s5 with a q-tip and one part of the inside gold piece bent outward, so I had to pry it back in with a paper clip so I'd be able to fit headphones in without the arm (or whatever piece it is) obstructing. Now, unless coincidental, my shure se215 headphones are fitting so loose that I can shake the phone hard enough to make the headphones fall out. And yes, I'm firmly pressing on to make sure it's all the way in and I've tried with a few different headphones. I really don't want to replace the headphone Jack and was hoping there was some way to maybe change the case and try to permanently fix a headphone extension onto the case to eliminate this problem. Any ideas or suggestions?!
from your description, it's a fair bet that one of the connectors is bent out of shape. The earphone socket is a sealed unit and therefore unrepairable. The only option is to replace the entire assembly.
As for your idea to permanently fix the earphones to the device.....not really practical unless it's your intention to turn a working phone into a media player....
Too much functionality is lost by having the earphones plugged in all the time.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
I had this problem since I got my S5 over a year ago, I've even sent it off for repair and they found nothing wrong (a load of rubbish) I compare to my friends S5 which is a later batch and his is snug and no static. I believe the issue is the contacts inside are not tight so they are only lightly touching the headphone jack. I managed to completely fix the static issue however by getting a cotton bud and thinning the cotton tip down a little so it fits inside the slot, then dip or spray the tip with Isopropyl alcohol, jam it in the hole as far as it goes and twist it around hard ( you might need to bend the cotton bud in order to twist it as it will be tight. I do this once every few months and it completely prevents the static issue from happening.
I can't stress highly enough that this is not a suitable repair method.
Speaking as someone who is more than familiar with electronics and components and circuitry, it is my informed opinion that this method has the potential to further damage the socket......The fact that so far in your case, this damage hasn't occurred is simply down to luck.
In that socket, there are 4 precision sprung contacts that do not react well to violent cleaning methods. 'Jamming' a cotton wool bud in the socket as far as it will go and twisting it around will (at some point) bend these contacts totally out of shape which will make the socket totally useless.....
Please don't do it, you WILL end up having to replace the socket.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
I must be really lucky. My headphone jack is working just fine; I have been using it for over a year now.
seenee_ said:
I must be really lucky. My headphone jack is working just fine; I have been using it for over a year now.
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Nah....lol.....
You're one of the majority of unaffected owners though......
It's just a shame that Samsung (along with every other OEM) seems to be unable to get rid of these faults entirely....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
That's the solution
vanButton said:
Sounds like you aren't plugging your headphones in all the way. There's a definite click when they're in all the way, the static you hear is because the headphones plug is moving around.
Hope this helps.
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The headphone jack looked like it was plugged all the way in, but it wasn't. I gave it a little extra pressure and I could definitely feel a click when it was inserted properly. Thank you.
So basically any headphone I use with my s7 edge, which does not have the built in microphone (trs) goes in as easy in the jack as out. I understand that it might have to do with the phones weight, but the other headphones I use, like the one that you got with your phone fitted very nicely and felt secure.
I am just so sick of the headphones always coming out of the jack with little to no force...
Any fix for this? Or life hack maybe ? (And please no "Just buy new headphones" answers, I am happy with the ones I use now (Bose Ie2)
Sillan9 said:
So basically any headphone I use with my s7 edge, which does not have the built in microphone (trs) goes in as easy in the jack as out. I understand that it might have to do with the phones weight, but the other headphones I use, like the one that you got with your phone fitted very nicely and felt secure.
I am just so sick of the headphones always coming out of the jack with little to no force...
Any fix for this? Or life hack maybe ? (And please no "Just buy new headphones" answers, I am happy with the ones I use now (Bose Ie2)
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Your S7 edge doesn't have a microphone?
I just feel not enough praise for CDLA earphone from LeTV.
The pro:-
a) very fast
b) high fidelity
c) every music is alive
d) it is lighted
Con:-
Non actually.
The sound is salivating for person like me who own Sennheiser HD580, Phillips Fidelio X1, Audio Technica ATH50.
kkcheong said:
I just feel not enough praise for CDLA earphone from LeTV.
The pro:-
a) very fast
b) high fidelity
c) every music is alive
d) it is lighted
Con:-
Non actually.
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I own them, too, and feel they stand up quite well to some studio grade headphones I also own, Sony MDR 7506's...
Bill_G said:
I own them, too, and feel they stand up quite well to some studio grade headphones I also own, Sony MDR 7506's...
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Yeah, really really good. I am shocked actually.
I loved the sound quality, just a shame that they were so flimsy and weak, and that they were even worse for falling out of my ears than iPhone ones.
kanagawaben said:
I loved the sound quality, just a shame that they were so flimsy and weak, and that they were even worse for falling out of my ears than iPhone ones.
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That's the only issue I have with them too.
kanagawaben said:
I loved the sound quality, just a shame that they were so flimsy and weak, and that they were even worse for falling out of my ears than iPhone ones.
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Unless you move around too much, I don't think they fall out too much. It's surprisingly comfortable.
Maybe you use it for sport and you kinda harsh towards it.
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Unless you move around too much, I don't think they fall out too much. It's surprisingly comfortable.
Maybe you use it for sport and you kinda harsh towards it.
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LOL me, sports... nah. I didn't treat them badly at all. Didn't even use them that much. Think the falling out thing just depends on the size and shape of your ear holes. They didn't suit my ears I guess, and they are just hard, smooth plastic with no rubber part for an added friction seal so unless they are a good fit they fall out. The cables are just plain thin, and weak at both ends (near the buds and near the usb jack).
Think LeEco's quality is (was, RIP zombieco LeEco) hit and miss for sure. My first headphone adapter suffered cable failure too, but the second one I got has been fine. My USB charging brick died, but the USB C Cable that came with it is still perfect.
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LOL me, sports... nah. I didn't treat them badly at all. Didn't even use them that much. Think the falling out thing just depends on the size and shape of your ear holes. They didn't suit my ears I guess, and they are just hard, smooth plastic with no rubber part for an added friction seal so unless they are a good fit they fall out. The cables are just plain thin, and weak at both ends (near the buds and near the usb jack).
Think LeEco's quality is (was, RIP zombieco LeEco) hit and miss for sure. My first headphone adapter suffered cable failure too, but the second one I got has been fine. My USB charging brick died, but the USB C Cable that came with it is still perfect.
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You're right. I guess there's no QC.
My cable is dead also.
For the headphone, if there rubber, probably it will hurt. I guess my ear hole is smaller. Lol