probably too early to ask but does anybody know kind of dongle you need to access audio through headphones since oneplus is being dumb and doing away with the headphone jack? on a T version no less. i don't know if i will be buying this but asking anyways as i am sure there might be day i agonize over this.
no headphone jack 3.5, no deal !!
period, no need to debate it !!
The type c to 3.5mm dongle will be provided in the box and launch offers may also include the new type c earphones yet to be announced :good:
x111 said:
no headphone jack 3.5, no deal !!
period, no need to debate it !!
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So you never plan on buying a phone again? They all will remove the jack. Even Samsung. Technology is advancing.
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So you never plan on buying a phone again? They all will remove the jack. Even Samsung. Technology is advancing.
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removing normal audio connector is NOT an advance technology.
I'm pretty sure some companies will continue supply demand on keeping useful features.
Also, I regret that I got oneplus6 instead of note9.
in the end oneplus is a trash company with trash product.
cannot wait sams galaxy s10plus.
will see if sams will go retarded too.
another point, I'm paying high dollar and expect to get every possible feature in my phone !!
To get back on topic, does anyone know if the dongle is digital or analog?
Correction: better wording is active or passive.
I would say passive, but couldn't find the info
And there are type C black earphones with mic included too
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To get back on topic, does anyone know if the dongle is digital or analog?
Correction: better wording is active or passive.
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Digital with a DAC built into the cable/connector.
FWIW,HTC's USonic USB-C earbuds work just fine with the OP6T:
https://www.htc.com/us/accessories-b/#!pid=htc-u12-plus&acc=htc-adaptive-earphones-type-c-htc-u11
They're available at Amazon/eBay,don't pay full retail if you're interested,just an inexpensive alternative to OP's buds.
https://www.amazon.com/HTC-Usonic-USB-Type-Headset/dp/B079NQLR9S
They're very basic,no in-line volume control,& none of the fine-tuning capabilities as when used w/an HTC phone,but,they get the job done.
To answer your question;
Analog (one without a built in DAC, aftermarket ones, you know, the adapters that don't work on Pixel's, HTC, Razer, Essential, Samsung, LG, ZTE) works fine, but you might see a loss in audio, maybe by like 10% (hard to hear, but I can kinda tell the difference between this aftermarket adapter and the DAC one.)
Digital (one with built in DAC) obviously works fine with the phone, and gives you the button options on the headphones, unlike the analog one. Might drain the battery faster though, because the DAC one did get a little warm.
Motorola and OnePlus are the only phones in my testing that actually work, regardless if it's an adapter without a DAC or not, which I think it pretty cool (but I mean you can go to Apple and buy a USB-C to 3.5mm [which probably has a built in DAC] for $9 USD plus tax.)
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For anyone who wants to order their 3.5mm solution now, take a look at this one from HTC: http://www.expansys-usa.com/p.aspx?i=159613
It’s the page for one listed as being for a Touch Cruise, but there’s a page with one for every HTC phone. I’ve been using it for a few months on my HTC Touch Cruise and it’s great. The plug itself is compact, no different in size than a 3.5mm headphone plug -- and stays put (it isn't shown in the photo). It has 2 parts, the cord with the plug at one end, and a microphone with a 3.5mm jack at the other. The other part is the throwaway earbud headphones that you can toss and use your own. No bulky dongle, and makes any favorite pair of headphones into your microphone/stereo headset. Personally, I forget HTC forgot the 3.5mm jack with this one, as it's just a cable, not an annoying adapter.
The pinout of the mini-usb jack on the G1 is the same as all other HTC phones, so at the very least the microphone and stereo audio will work. Some features of the answer-button that may or may not work on the G1: push once to answer; pushing while on a call places the call on hold; 2 quick presses redials the last number; 1 long press activates voice dial. Most likely, the button will mimick whatever functionality is present with the headset that ships with the device.
It's made by HTC, and is very durable. Beware the adapters from Seidio -- they last a couple weeks and then start to give out, audio stutters, fades in/out -- they're not constructed well and within a month or so the ends start to get loose from the wire; and you can't exactly run to Best Buy for replacements.
The budget-shipping rate from MobilePlanet.com should have them to you well before your G1 arrives
Question. How far will the microphone be from my mouth? How good is the microphone...the problem is my regular headphones are kinda long like the wire is probably a good 20 inches.
So by the time its plugged into the adapter the mic is gonna be 20 inches from my mouth..and I want to be able to pic up without using the phone? will it work?
Probably -- the mic is in the end that your headphones plug into, I don't know how long it is, but I do hold the mic up a bit when I use it as that. Primarily, I like it as it's not a dongle and in use is no different than having a 3.5mm headphone plugged in. The plug itself isn't big, it stays put, and if I need to speak on it I can. The mic quality is OK, though it picks up all background noise, and a slight breeze can sound like a windstorm. Talking on it is just a convenience for me, I really wanted a standard type stereo headphone cable that I could pick up a call on. My devices tend to be music players first, and phones 2nd.
FearlessM said:
Question. How far will the microphone be from my mouth? How good is the microphone...the problem is my regular headphones are kinda long like the wire is probably a good 20 inches.
So by the time its plugged into the adapter the mic is gonna be 20 inches from my mouth..and I want to be able to pic up without using the phone? will it work?
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Earbuds w/out Mic/Converter?
Hey all,
I've been looking for some earbuds that don't require an adapter and just plug into the G1's current plug, or have an annoying mic; just to listen to music with.
Something that would eliminate the need for this: http://cgi.ebay.com/2-5mm-Headset-H...14&_trkparms=72:1205|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
Does anyone know where I can find some?
Thx
grim1234 said:
Hey all,
I've been looking for some earbuds that don't require an adapter and just plug into the G1's current plug, or have an annoying mic; just to listen to music with.
Something that would eliminate the need for this: http://cgi.ebay.com/2-5mm-Headset-H...14&_trkparms=72:1205|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
Does anyone know where I can find some?
Thx
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While I don't endorse this company, they seem to have quite a selection. http://onlyandroid.mobihand.com/homeAccessories.asp?hCategory=1022 Personally, I am inclinded to get http://onlyandroid.mobihand.com/productaccessories.asp?id=17085&n=HTC-3-in-1-USB-Adapter so I can charge the phone and use the headset of my choice. (This adapter looks like a beast though...)
G/L,
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PS that website has the adapter you are looking at on ebay for less... just fyi.
mini usb to rca adapter
is there a mini usb to rca adapter that can work with the g1?
Well, it's got 2 reviews, and a rating of 1 star on the company's site... There are tons of them on eBay, wonder if those are terrible... I suspect so.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280277868575
I ordered a few of those. I will let you guys know how long it takes to get to the US and how I like the adapter itself. I also need one for the car that lets me charge and then convert to 3.5 to go into my aux input in my car.
haitiankid4lyf said:
is there a mini usb to rca adapter that can work with the g1?
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Might be easiest to go USB -> 3.5mm -> RCA. Not elegant but parts are available.
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yeah i was thinking about that, but two different adapters but i guess thats the only way for now
thanks
http://www.google.com/products?q=mini+usb+to+rca&btnG=Search+Products&hl=en&show=dd
found some but dont know if they will work
Here is a good 3.5 adapter that lets you charge at the same time.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/p.aspx?i=171920
benjimen said:
Probably -- the mic is in the end that your headphones plug into, I don't know how long it is, but I do hold the mic up a bit when I use it as that. Primarily, I like it as it's not a dongle and in use is no different than having a 3.5mm headphone plugged in. The plug itself isn't big, it stays put, and if I need to speak on it I can. The mic quality is OK, though it picks up all background noise, and a slight breeze can sound like a windstorm. Talking on it is just a convenience for me, I really wanted a standard type stereo headphone cable that I could pick up a call on. My devices tend to be music players first, and phones 2nd.
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how do you find the audio quality through headphones? little worried as i hear through its own speakers it can be a litte on the quiet side :/
bobby digital said:
how do you find the audio quality through headphones? little worried as i hear through its own speakers it can be a litte on the quiet side :/
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Same volume as the headset that ships with it. Try it and see.
sorry i wasnt clear, i didnt mean does an adaptor effect the sound, purely what is mp3 quality and sound like through headphones generally on g1 (standard headphones or not) compared to say i-phone,nokia,sony erricson etc
Sounds good to me.
i have one of those adapters, i got it for my wing way back, i think they were like 99 cents or something so i bought a bunch, they wear out pretty fast though, there nice to play music from my g1 in my car, i just wish there was a way to keep the microphone on the phone so i could talk on the phone and have the audio come through my cars speakers.
Headphone adapter
The newer G1s are shipping with a really nice official headphone adapter in the box, but I can't find it for sale anywhere. Are early adopters just left out in the cold with no headphone support? HTC has these ExtUSB ports on every one of their phones but they don't seem to sell any official adapters so I'm going to be stuck buying sub-par chinese adapters off of Ebay.
anyone have any pictures of what the headphone adapters look like?
wth, i want one official one! maybe calling t-mobile, they will send us one?
It looks the same as the standard headphones the only difference is that at the head phones them selves aren't attached to the remote (one end of the remote is the usb cable and the other is a 3.5mm port) they are 3.5mm head phones. I called t-mobile about it because my brother got one and they said they new nothing they said it wasn't on the packing list so I called HTC and they said they new nothing and since there was no bulletin they could not send me anything. I went to my local t-mobile store asked them about it and they gave me a new one out of a returned phone. The reason that tmobile says that they are not shipping them with a 3.5mm adapter is because its just a modified head phone and not an adapter and head phones in the box. I would recommend going to your local t-mobile store and asking about it.
Sorry about the picture quality I took them with my super G1 camera.
Hi, I have searched on this forum for a better HTC hero headphone replacement thread but I've had no luck, also Google hasnt been helpful too which is why I am creating a new thread.
I have misplaced my Hero headphone and I would like to know which headphone will be a better replacement for the phone. I purchased iPhone 3GS headphone today but it can only Play/Pause (I am returing back tomorrow) Any suggestion will be highly appreciated and useful
Thanks
Might be useful if you give us a price bracket, there are lots of headphones out there. Also, do you want to be able to fully control the music playback from the headphones?
Florida.
You could always buy the HTC Hero headphones from the HTC Shop?
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com
They also sell a convertor which would let you use any standard headphones whilst still having control and Mic.
Bump!
I would like some higher quality, noise isolation earphones. However, I would also like to be able to control music from the headphones like you can with the stock HTC set. Is that a standard thing? Will any headphones with music controls work?
So why not go for this -
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=184420
and then add whatever headphones you like.
You still haven't given us any idea of how much you're looking to spend, also, what style are you looking for? I've owned many sets of headphones, all of them in ear types. If that's what you're after, I can give you some advice, but, and not to labour the point, budget information is needed.
Florida
For me, price is not really the problem. I dunno - $50 to $150 U.S. That HTC accessory is cool and might just be the thing I'm looking for. Thanks for pointing it out.
Wait a sec, according to the specs this is going to plug into the USB port on the hero? I want it to plug into the 3.5mm jack just like the included headphones.
* Power: Uses power from device via 11-pin ExtUSB™ interface
* Dimensions (with clip): 49 (L) mm x 18 (W) mm x 14.0 (T) mm
* Interface: 11-pin ExtUSB™ male connector
* Standard 3.5mm audio jack
* Built-in Microphone
* 3.5mm Stereo earphones included
Why does it matter that it plugs into the USB port? Its got a 3.5mm jack on it so you can plug your headphones into it. I don't actually use one myself, I plug my headphones directly into the 3.5mm jack on the Hero and don't use any remote.
As to headphones in your price range, I'd look at ones by Etymotics, Shure and Ultimate Ears. If you can add another $50, I'd recommend the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pros (the pro version have a twin driver). I had a set up until about 6 - 12 months ago and they were really good. If you can't afford to go for those, then any by the 3 I mentioned in the upper end of your price bracket should give you a pretty good sound.
Be aware though, the headphones will be limited by both the quality of the music you've ripped (I wont touch anything below 320Kbps, but prefer FLAC (not really possible on the Hero though)) and also by the Hero itself. Although, from my occasional use, I don't find the Hero all that bad a music player. I stress I only use it occasionally though, normally I have my dedicated MP3 player with me.
Florida
Yeah, I'm not too worried about the sound quality. That is, I care - but I'm not an audiophile. I'm more after the noise isolation as I ride a lot of public transportation and walk through cities.
I didn't want it to plug into the usb port because then I can't charge and listen at the same time. Some how, the included headphones are able to control the music/phone through the 3.5mm jack. I'm surprised there are no "aftermarket" buds that can do that?
In which case you might be able to add one of these - http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=184417 to achieve the play and charge result.
Alternatively, if you fancy building something yourself, you could get one of these - http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=187492
cut the headphones off, expose the wires and add something like this to it - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/DISTRIBUTED-BY-MCM-AV14955-/AR70498 and you SHOULD have exactly what you need. I've not made one myself.
As to headphones, take a look at the Shure SE110, I'm a big fan of Shure and had their entry level headphones about 4 years ago, really liked them then and have steadily upgraded since.
Florida
I tried iPhone 3GS headphone also, but it can only Play/Pause, but the mic doesn't work!!!!
I have another expensive one, Beats by Dr. Dre-Tours In-Ear headphones, it's the same as iphone headphone, mic doesn't work also.
I thought it problably because there's problem with my hero, but then, I tried the hero headphone....without any problem.....but I just don't like it!!!!
FloridaK said:
So why not go for this -
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=184420
and then add whatever headphones you like.
You still haven't given us any idea of how much you're looking to spend, also, what style are you looking for? I've owned many sets of headphones, all of them in ear types. If that's what you're after, I can give you some advice, but, and not to labour the point, budget information is needed.
Florida
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This one's a good choice. I'm satisfied with them
As stupid as it sounds, I can't find any headphones that work with my xperia. I just tried my apple in-ear w/ remote and they "work" except you can tell that the sound is off because they don't go all the way in.
I'm determined to use the headphones though, so what should I do?
Have you tried anything else apart from the cRapple ones?
Every headset I have tried does work
The $100 apple headphone are quite good actually, and basically everything I've tried with the 4 pin connector doesn't work. 3 pin is hit and miss.
Yup, everything I've tried works...
Ok, I havent tried much, but they've all worked...
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The $100 apple headphone are quite good actually, and basically everything I've tried with the 4 pin connector doesn't work. 3 pin is hit and miss.
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As far as I remember only Samsung and SE 4 Pin ones are fully interchangeable.
My friend who is an Apple fanboy thought his $100 headphones were good as well, that's until he tried my headsets. I have an Older much cheaper Creative EP -630 headset and also a newer earphone section of my SE HPM-77 (it's plug is actually fastport as it was designed for the Xperia Pureness, but you can separate the two) Anyways, those headphones coupled with the standard Xperia 3.5 Cable sound brilliant! Also much cheaper than the Apple variant. Needless to say, he was rather pissed he spent that much for his.
My advice to you, buy a new headset like the creative ones or sennheiser cx300 Which are identical. You could also use a standard 4 pin Xperia cable that has a normal 3 pin out and you wont have any problems (the kind that come with the X1 and X2). If you don't have one, they are pretty cheap on eBay (it comes complete with the OEM headphones as well).
Silver -> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Genuine-S...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item5888017420
Black -> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ORIGINAL-OEM-...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item3efc8c8b50
You can also check this thread for feedback on various headsets. ->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=660198
Ironically I have had Senn CX300s and CX500s and wasn't a big fan of either. I might try the 500s again I only gave them up because they got stolen (who steals in ear headphones anyway?)
But anyway, what I'd like is a 4 pin barrel that fits the Xperia so I can make an adaptor for my apple headphones. Surprising the buttons on the headset seem to work, unfortunately it sounds like garbage due to not fitting though.
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As far as I remember only Samsung and SE 4 Pin ones are fully interchangeable.
My friend who is an Apple fanboy thought his $100 headphones were good as well, that's until he tried my headsets. I have an Older much cheaper Creative EP -630 headset and also a newer earphone section of my SE HPM-77 (it's plug is actually fastport as it was designed for the Xperia Pureness, but you can separate the two) Anyways, those headphones coupled with the standard Xperia 3.5 Cable sound brilliant! Also much cheaper than the Apple variant. Needless to say, he was rather pissed he spent that much for his.
My advice to you, buy a new headset like the creative ones or sennheiser cx300 Which are identical. You could also use a standard 4 pin Xperia cable that has a normal 3 pin out and you wont have any problems (the kind that come with the X1 and X2). If you don't have one, they are pretty cheap on eBay (it comes complete with the OEM headphones as well).
Silver -> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Genuine-S...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item5888017420
Black -> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ORIGINAL-OEM-...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item3efc8c8b50
You can also check this thread for feedback on various headsets. ->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=660198
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I have these too - they're great and have a low bass freq. too. (Creative EP-630)
Hi,
I just purchased this phone used a few days ago, and all is perfect apart from one issue.
The sound with earphones is unbalanced. I can only hear vocals through the right channel and the left channel is much quieter. I have of course tried different headphones/earphones. I have captured audio playback from the phone and played it back on my PC to make sure it wasn't a settings/software problem, and the recorded audio sounds fine. I have tried two different CM13 roms, both with same issue.
I think the issue may be either the USB C to 3.5mm adapter, the USB C port or CM13. I have ordered 2 new adaptors (seller didn't include one), one being the official LeEco adaptor and the other being a 'Galopar' adaptor which is the one I'm using atm. I'm going to install the devices stock ROM to 100% rule out software issue.
It will be a huge shame if it is the USB port which is broken, I will have to return the phone Anyone else encountered this issue or am I alone?
Sound through the LeEco adapter is great. I ordered some non-LeEco ones and it was awful - unbalanced, muted and not clear. That is probably your problem too.
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Sound through the LeEco adapter is great. I ordered some non-LeEco ones and it was awful - unbalanced, muted and not clear. That is probably your problem too.
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Ah that's good news I look forward to receiving the official adapter. I can no longer worry about the USB C port :victory:
Here's a link to the official adapter I ordered. I assume it's official as it has the LeEco logo
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331993788...49&var=541037151845&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Here's a link to the adapter I currently own, which is probably faulty. Another thing to note, when plugging in a 3.5mm device to the adapter, my phone goes a bit mad and thinks I'm spamming the mic/google voice assistant
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01ISYXZTC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Will update when the adapters arrive
One little tip - the official one is quite weak at the point where the cable joins the USB plug. Be careful about it bending too much. It is liable to bend double if you have it poking out of your pocket, as the weight of the headphone cable pulls it down towards the ground. My first one went bad after just a couple of weeks. With the replacement, I have reinforced it at the weak point with some white electrical tape. Seems to have done the trick, but I am also being more careful with it. Same problem with the LeEco CDLA earbuds cable too, btw.
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One little tip - the official one is quite weak at the point where the cable joins the USB plug. Be careful about it bending too much. It is liable to bend double if you have it poking out of your pocket, as the weight of the headphone cable pulls it down towards the ground. My first one went bad after just a couple of weeks. With the replacement, I have reinforced it at the weak point with some white electrical tape. Seems to have done the trick, but I am also being more careful with it. Same problem with the LeEco CDLA earbuds cable too, btw.
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Ah, that's a shame. If my 1st LeEco adapter doesn't last long, I may just buy a pocket bluetooth receiver like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=B42DWW853VK2THMMDP4P
Thank you for your suggestion with the electrical tape
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Ah, that's a shame. If my 1st LeEco adapter doesn't last long, I may just buy a pocket bluetooth receiver like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=B42DWW853VK2THMMDP4P
Thank you for your suggestion with the electrical tape
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Have read good things of this Griffin one, I'm planning on picking one up this Xmas:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01H...&keywords=griffin+bluetooth+headphone+adapter
I have also ordered some Skullcandy bluetooth in-ears. Think wireless is the way to go for daily mobile use. I'm not going to blame LeEco too much for that either - have had a string of headphone cable failures with wired headphones on other devices in the past too, even with fairly expensive headphones (e.g. Shure).
Edit: I see from your previous post that you are in the UK. They have the Griffin one at Argos, so I'm going to buy one there I think - I live in Japan but coming home for Xmas, and Brexit pound makes for cheap shopping with my Yen
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Have read good things of this Griffin one, I'm planning on picking one up this Xmas:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01H...&keywords=griffin+bluetooth+headphone+adapter
I have also ordered some Skullcandy bluetooth in-ears. Think wireless is the way to go for daily mobile use. I'm not going to blame LeEco too much for that either - have had a string of headphone cable failures with wired headphones on other devices in the past too, even with fairly expensive headphones (e.g. Shure).
Edit: I see from your previous post that you are in the UK. They have the Griffin one at Argos, so I'm going to buy one there I think - I live in Japan but coming home for Xmas, and Brexit pound makes for cheap shopping with my Yen
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Think I might go Argos next week I would love some wireless earphones, but I don't think any exist that will sound as good as my SE315s :crying: I'm on my third cable for these lol
I feel the same way about my Marshall Majors. Unfortunately unlike the Major II, they don't have a detachable cable so I have to baby them. Have stopped using them out of the house.
kanagawaben said:
Have read good things of this Griffin one, I'm planning on picking one up this Xmas:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01H...&keywords=griffin+bluetooth+headphone+adapter
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Jest curious, if you have to connect the headphone to the BlueTooth receiver, why don't you connect it to the phone directly? It should sound much better. This device only makes sense if you are trying to stream music from your notebook.
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Amowagou said:
Jest curious, if you have to connect the headphone to the BlueTooth receiver, why don't you connect it to the phone directly? It should sound much better. This device only makes sense if you are trying to stream music from your notebook.
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Because, as I said, the usb adapter dongle is liable to cable failure.
The original type c adaptor thats included is weak in terms of volume so I've been using the essential ph-1 type c adaptor which boosts volumes considerably higher.
Unfortunately I've lost it! So now on the hunt of a good replacement
Any recommendations that people have bought?
dreamville said:
The original type c adaptor thats included is weak in terms of volume so I've been using the essential ph-1 type c adaptor which boosts volumes considerably higher.
Unfortunately I've lost it! So now on the hunt of a good replacement
Any recommendations that people have bought?
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I use the one from Pixel and it's much better than stock. It has built in DAC.
Does the phone know to let the dongle DAC do the audio conversion or does it still try to push analog for the dongle to 'pass-thru'?
i wouldnt use any other adaptor than the stock. i would prefer to give 20-30 euros for the stock from official huawei
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i wouldnt use any other adaptor than the stock. i would prefer to give 20-30 euros for the stock from official huawei
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stock dongle is like 5-10 bucks
Not much here besides to confirm that the apple usb-c to 3.5mm works well, just picked one up from the apple store. Koss portapros sound fine to my ears with spotify. Don't have audiophile ears by any means but cranked to max volume, it's just about right for me so ymwv. Bluetooth might be better but over here in Canada, there's far greater chance of running into an Apple store/retailer than it is to find a shop thats even heard of Huawei let alone going to stock a "Huawei" USB audio dongle lol if you want to keep a wired solution.
Coming from honor 8 with 3.5mm native, I'd probably be on 1/2 to 2/3rds volume.