[sephka]

This is obviously my first post. Excuse my ignorance, but is it typical for the Grado SR60's to not fit into a typical computer speaker headphone jack? Secondly...what would an alternative be to this? Hooking it up to the sound card is a hastle, but I can't imagine what else I could do. And, well, this is off-topic, but does anyone have burning-in advice for these? I just got them today

 

[skippy]

that's pretty atypical if you ask me. the sr-60 uses a standard 1/8" plug. it should fit into a standard 1/8" jack. if the problem is that the grado plug is too bulky you could use an extension cord. if the problem is that your computer speaker uses 1/4" jack, then just use the 1/8" to 1/4" adapter.

 

[PeterR]

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but does anyone have burning-in advice for these?

Just let them play at normal listening volume.

 

[sephka]

Hmm...the problem is that the plastic piece at the beginning of the plug stops it from going in all the way. So I can actually get audio in one ear. This problem is in both of my speakers...neither accepts the plug fully.

 

[blessingx]

You can try to pick up a mini-mini adapter somewhere. Take the phones with you and compare size before buying. My Grado 15 extension doesn't fit my Altoids jack because of its closeness to the knob. For the record though you should probably run the Grados off your card not your speakers (assuming they're normal computer speakers).

 

[wallijonn]

is there plenty of room around the jack? does it look like it may fit if you file away the first bump on the plug?

 

[sephka]

The jack is encased inside the speaker slightly. It could fit if i filed it down, perhaps...but I suppose an adapter *could* be the best bet. Either that or run it from my sound card. It's just such a hassle to get to it: My PC is between a narrow space in my stand. The back entrance is up against the wall...making it hard to get into it. I usually have to pull it out, do what I have to do, and push it back. Having to do that multiple times a day just doesn't sound very fun.

 

[Xecter]

I just made an extension cable that is like 10 feet long. I have my headphones plugged into it and it runs to my soundcard, cuz the jack on my speakers sound pooopy.

 

[sephka]

AH! Brilliant. ...What do you mean by "making" an extension cord?

 

[wallijonn]

so, you can file away the JACK instead of the PLUG? all you need is a little sandpaper and a fat pencil you can wrap it around.

 

[Digital-Monk]

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Originally posted by sephka Having to do that multiple times a day just doesn't sound very fun.

Don't worry you won't ever want to take them off. Except when you get your next set of cans.

 

[kenchi1983]

I always use an extension cord to connect headphones to soundcard, much easier to unplug headphone. and i dont think i hear any sound quality degrading because of the cord.

 

[sephka]

Hmm... have any "suggestions" for an extension?

 

[plainsong]

Yup, the flat panel imac has this problem, but I get around it by using the imic...

And of course, it doesn't really matter since I don't really listen to my sr60s much anymore.

 

[sephka]

Ah, moved up in the headphone ladder, did you? I may splurge on some better stuff for home listening in the future. But, hey guys, i'm still waiting for an extension cable recomendation! I know Grado offers one, but i'm not sure how it is.