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1/4" Headphone Jack Dust Covers

post #1 of 13
10/20/09 at 2:21pm
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Either my Googleabilities are lame (distinctly possible) or nobody else would want this...but are there such things as dust covers for 1/4" headphone jacks? I'd love something halfway nice-looking to cover up the two in my headphone amp. Suggestions (polite) welcome.
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post #2 of 13
10/20/09 at 2:35pm
hmm... I know what you are talking about, but I doubt that there is an individual product that is made for that purpose. Perhaps you could rig a couple up in a style that you like.
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post #3 of 13
10/20/09 at 4:05pm
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Originally Posted by logwed View Post
hmm... I know what you are talking about, but I doubt that there is an individual product that is made for that purpose. Perhaps you could rig a couple up in a style that you like.
An easy solution would be detached 1/4" male TRS connectors, but I don't want the constant wear on the contacts, i.e. something not metal that doesn't go all the way in the jack.

Trying to brainstorm here...but it's very sunny and mild in my brain, heh.
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post #4 of 13
10/20/09 at 4:12pm
Masking tape.
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post #5 of 13
10/20/09 at 4:21pm
Silly Putty.

Or maybe a 1/4" wooden dowel from the hardware store.
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post #6 of 13
10/20/09 at 6:46pm
Maybe these would work:

EPDM Masking Pull Plugs - EPDM Rubber Products - Silicone Masking Plugs - Rubber Plugs

They might need a little carving or something to fit better.
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post #7 of 13
10/22/09 at 12:56am
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I think I found a solution. Larry @ Headphile prototyped something along these lines a while back. They look nifty. I will post pics if he sells a few to me.
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post #8 of 13
10/30/09 at 8:56pm
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And here it is! Those are mine in the picture.

headphile BlackCopper Series
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post #9 of 13
10/31/09 at 1:42am
there are plastic ones and very well made one. you could search for TELOS RCA/ XLR cap.

Telos Audio Gold Plated Pure Copper XLR Male Caps Review By Wong Kok Chieat

Apparently its suppose to prevent noise from getting into the system via the exposed RCA caps and function as dust cover at the same time. Looks good. But as good as "marketed" i don think so.
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post #10 of 13
10/31/09 at 2:17am
You know how IEMs come with a half dozen tips that you never use?...
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post #11 of 13
10/31/09 at 3:34am
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Originally Posted by darlim View Post
there are plastic ones and very well made one. you could search for TELOS RCA/ XLR cap.

Telos Audio Gold Plated Pure Copper XLR Male Caps Review By Wong Kok Chieat

Apparently its suppose to prevent noise from getting into the system via the exposed RCA caps and function as dust cover at the same time. Looks good. But as good as "marketed" i don think so.
I skimmed over this review, Darlim. I am not one to call BS on other people's experiences, but to the reviewer in that article however...
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post #12 of 13
11/1/09 at 12:45am
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I skimmed over this review, Darlim. I am not one to call BS on other people's experiences, but to the reviewer in that article however...
agree !
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post #13 of 13
11/23/10 at 1:50pm

I thought the same thing.  I dont think its you they are hard to find but I did manage to find some that I think are more intended for musicians.  Jack port caps made by Richworks:  http://www.richworks.ca/jackportcaps.htm

 

Helps if you live in Canada but I did buy a six pack and they work great.  You just have to be careful that children dont get their hands on them, they might think they are candy or something (choking hazard).  blink.gif

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