Headphone converter

[LASTGUY2GETPS2]

Okay, so I'm going to bite the bullet and buy a pair of 'audiophile' headphones...anyway when I'm not using these with my stereo how can I convert it for use on my iPod?

I believe i need something like this this

I'm worried though that my stereo source (AKA iPod) will be converted to mono in the process. Can anyone confirm and if possible recommend me a better converter?

-Thanks

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

What kind of headphones are you getting? Are you sure it's not going to have a converter for it already?
My HD-280s are 1/8" with a screw-on adapter for 1/4" operation.

You can get one for a lot cheaper than that if you want to.
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=090-347

Something like this should keep everything stereo for you.

 

[InlineFour]

most highend headphones should come with a converter. there won't be an audible difference between the monster i-link and the one YoyoYo recommended. the only advantage i see for the more expensive adapter, the monster i-link, is it offers a cable between the two ends, so you won't have a long cylindrical adapter sticking out of your ipod.

 

[LASTGUY2GETPS2]

I'm getting HD650's.

/big grin

Thanks in advance YOyoYOhowsDAjello, somehow i knew you would find this thread.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

From Senn's page:

Connectors
Connector 6.3mm stereo jack with 3.5mm adapter

3.5mm is what you want, so you should be good to go with the retail package.

 

[LASTGUY2GETPS2]

Wow. I'm an idiot, or maybe just blind.

Thanks!

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: LASTGUY2GETPS2
Wow. I'm an idiot, or maybe just blind.

Thanks!

No problem.

Glad to save you $20

 

[InlineFour]

that is a nice set of headphones. i just bought the hd555 myself not too long ago, but it doesn't compare to yours, which is 3X more expensive.

 

[LASTGUY2GETPS2]

Originally posted by: InlineFour
that is a nice set of headphones. i just bought the hd555 myself not too long ago, but it doesn't compare to yours, which is 3X more expensive.

In my defense it did take me a while to save up for.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

I'm not really big on headphones, so I haven't really researched a whole lot. It seems like the 650s would benefit from an amp though. Have you looked into getting a pocket amp for them at all?

 

[LASTGUY2GETPS2]

One thing at a time

Headphones first, amp later....

I haven't looked into an amp yet, if you know any reputable ones (portable) to recommmend, that would be great.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: LASTGUY2GETPS2
One thing at a time

Headphones first, amp later....

I haven't looked into an amp yet, if you know any reputable ones (portable) to recommmend, that would be great.

I'd check headfi.org

I haven't really looked into them to recommend anything in particular, but searching for altoids might give you some good results.

 

[randomlinh]

could build the cmoy amp i'm doing that for my HD580's

 

[Maxspeed996]

yoyoyohowsdajello.......dude....I peeped your setup with your links....MAN YOU R AWESOME!!! I'll NEVER look at a Futon the same way......shakers installed underneath. Chri$t!!! My god , I wanna check out Doom3 or Quake in that room , and I thought I was nuts! I've gotta get some pictures of my setup!

Lastguy....the adapter will keep stereophonic sound from your ipod. you'll be good.