[expxe]

WTH? Where else can I get such an adapter? It doesn't even have to be Grado as long as it is not $47!!!

 

[Abovetheair]

Look for a Canadian seller on Ebay, or go to Amazon (it's $15 + S/H)

 

[expxe]

Do you have a link?

 

[Kabeer]

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Originally Posted by expxe /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do you have a link?

Headphone Adapter 1/4" Female Jack to 3.5mm Male Plug on eBay.ca (item 270562213111 end time 18-Apr-10 21:47:30 EDT)

just one of gazzilions on ebay

 

[expxe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kabeer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Headphone Adapter 1/4" Female Jack to 3.5mm Male Plug on eBay.ca (item 270562213111 end time 18-Apr-10 21:47:30 EDT) just one of gazzilions on ebay

Dude, my headphones already comes with one of those adapters. It sucks.

I want one with the cable in between, like the Grado's in the original post.

 

[joomongj]

I assure you once you submit that order to process they will cancel w/o a ray of explanation. Grado doesn't allow their distributors to ship overseas, US to Canada at least. I've been there myself. Certain ebay sellers will ship to Canada and I did purchase a couple of those from UK sellers for roughly half that amount.

 

[Abovetheair]

Amazon.com: Grado Mini Adaptor Cable - 1/4 Inch to 1/8 Inch Plug: Musical Instruments

OR

Grado Mini Adaptor Cable (6.3mm to 3.5mm jack) - eBay (item 390179567407 end time May-05-10 23:51:28 PDT)

I PUT IN CANADA FOR SECOND ONE AND IT WAS Around $22 for Cable +S/H

 

[Ypoknons]

Can you get that cable made locally? It can't be hard.

 

[expxe]

How would I get a cable made locally? Walk into a BestBuy and ask them?

 

[Ypoknons]

I don't know about Canada, I've hardly lived there. I meant, it's not a hard cable to make. Some local hi-fi dealers, perhaps? Or get a member in the USA to do it and mark it as 'cable repair'? I doubt Best Buy has them, in the US IIRC they only stocked banana plugs and Monster cable.

 

[expxe]

How would I find these local hi-fi dealers? What percentage of them know DIY? Will they charge a fair price (I am thinking maybe $5 to $20)?

 

[Ypoknons]

Do your own research mate. I haven't lived in Canada for years, I can't help you there. Price could be a big problem, yes.

 

[expxe]

I don't think there are many people that are interested in Hi-Fi here in Toronto. And even if there was I would guess it would be pricey, Toronto is the most expensive city to live in Canada. That is why I am looking online.

 

[Kabeer]

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Originally Posted by expxe /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dude, my headphones already comes with one of those adapters. It sucks. I want one with the cable in between, like the Grado's in the original post.

Why does it suck? and how does the cable make it suck less? :

 

[Ypoknons]

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Originally Posted by Kabeer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why does it suck? and how does the cable make it suck less? :

Stress when you put a 1/4" jack into a mini. The cable reduces stress. I cheaped out and skipped one of these, my old Headroom Micro's jack left a bit off after a few years.