[Yethal]

  So I've decided to get the Superlux HD668B headphones and I have a bit of a elaborate plan that I'm not sure will work or if there's a better way of accomplishing what I'm trying to do.
 
Basically, I'll be plugging this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5mm-stereo-TRRS-audio-male-to-Earphone-headset-microphone-adapter-PC-iphone-/390785856921?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item5afca6f599
into the jack near the ear.
 
Then I'll plug this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301032500289
in the mic port of the above adapter.
 
Then I'll plug this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1m-4-Pole-35mm-Jack-Plug-to-35mm-Socket-Extension-Cable-005820-/380487036027
into the 3.5mm male of the above adapter.
 
That cable is then plugged into this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5mm-AUX-Audio-Mic-Splitter-Cable-Earphone-Headphone-Adapter-Female-to-2-Male-/291132593316?pt=AU_Television_Accessories&hash=item43c8dad4a4
 
Which then plugs into a Xonar U3 which is plugged into my laptop.
 
Essentially, I'm trying to create a temporary headset setup for my HD688B's for gaming.
Is this the best way to do this? My main aim is to keep it as one cable, however, my concern is that all these connections will deteriorate the sound quality. The V-Moda Boom Mic won't work as the HD668B's jack near the ear is male not female, hence my elaborate plan. However, if anyone knows of a mic/audio cable which is split at both ends, one dual male one dual female, that'd work too but I don't think it exists.
 
Any help is greatly appreciated!

Can't You just plug the headphones and the mic directly into the u3?

 

[pack21]

Mic from Chinese store 2.5€ , my chat friends said they sound clean as other good mic headset. Very nice, now I can take mic when i don't use headphones for gaming.

 

[Brozuf]

  Can't You just plug the headphones and the mic directly into the u3?

Then my mic won't be near my mouth. The way my laptop is set up with my monitor make the U3 to far away. Thanks for the suggestion though!

 

[Yethal]

  Then my mic won't be near my mouth. The way my laptop is set up with my monitor make the U3 to far away. Thanks for the suggestion though!

Or plug the mic into an extension cable and plug the other end into the U3, You original setup has so many unnecessary adapters

 

[BunnyNamedCraig]

You will likely want an amp if only to get the volume levels up.  If so, the E12 Mont Blanc and Magni are both recommended often around here.  One is a portable (needs to be charged) and one is a desktop (needs to be plugged in all the time).  Get whichever is more convenient for you.

Hey thanks for answering..,, last question- for the one I plug in through USB, can I just plug it into my 360 or ps3? And do you know if I buy the mangi modi stack I could plug that all into the mix amp and have it work and be beneficial?

 

[Brozuf]

Or plug the mic into an extension cable and plug the other end into the U3, You original setup has so many unnecessary adapters

But that defeats the whole purpose. I'd have two cable and no way of attaching it to my headphones and therefore no way of having the mic near my mouth. I don't want a desktop mic but a temporary headset setup. I'm not sure you're seeing how it'll fit together. Google a photo of the 668B without its cable attached and look at the links I posted and it should make sense.

My setup won't create a mess of cables but it is made of probably too many connections, hence why posted. To see if maybe someone knew of a cable (dual male dual female possibly?) or way to make it work nicer.

Cheers

 

[BunnyNamedCraig]

Mic from Chinese store 2.5€ , my chat friends said they sound clean as other good mic headset. Very nice, now I can take mic when i don't use headphones for gaming.

Dude I like the look of that.... I feel like I should have bought a boom mix instead of the clip on.... Still they seem cheap to buy so I could do it if the clip doesn't work out enough

 

[BunnyNamedCraig]

"Boom mic

 

[Yethal]

But that defeats the whole purpose. I'd have two cable and no way of attaching it to my headphones and therefore no way of having the mic near my mouth. I don't want a desktop mic but a temporary headset setup. I'm not sure you're seeing how it'll fit together. Google a photo of the 668B without its cable attached and look at the links I posted and it should make sense.

My setup won't create a mess of cables but it is made of probably too many connections, hence why posted. To see if maybe someone knew of a cable (dual male dual female possibly?) or way to make it work nicer.

Cheers

I know exactly what You need
http://www.ruggedradios.com/images/aviation/cables-ptt-adapters/GA-EXTENSION/GA-EXTENSION-MD.jpg
Should work

 

[MC LeBron 23]

Does anyone know the main difference between the Fiio e12 and e18 if I used it with my android for music???

 

[Brozuf]

I know exactly what You need
http://www.ruggedradios.com/images/aviation/cables-ptt-adapters/GA-EXTENSION/GA-EXTENSION-MD.jpg
Should work

That is exactly what I need!!! Thank you so much!

But umm hate to be picky but is there any chance you know where I can get one that's a bit cheaper than $60? I found one for $39 but shipping was like $20. I'll keep searching.

 

[Stillhart]

Hey thanks for answering..,, last question- for the one I plug in through USB, can I just plug it into my 360 or ps3? And do you know if I buy the mangi modi stack I could plug that all into the mix amp and have it work and be beneficial?

No, you can't use the Modi (DAC) with the Mixamp (DAC and Amp).  You can only have one DAC in the chain and the Mixamp is the important one because it gives you the virtual surround.  You can use the Magni to amp the Mixamp's output though, which you probably want so you can get the volumes up to a reasonable level for sound-whoring.

 

[Stillhart]

Does anyone know the main difference between the Fiio e12 and e18 if I used it with my android for music???

The E12 is just an amp, the E18 is a DAC and Amp and battery pack.  Depending on your device, you'll likely need to root it to use with the E18, whereas the E12 will just work.

 

[Yethal]

That is exactly what I need!!! Thank you so much!

But umm hate to be picky but is there any chance you know where I can get one that's a bit cheaper than $60?

I found one for $39 but shipping was like $20. I'll keep searching.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-SteelSeries-Siberia-V2-Neckband-Headset-Extension-Cable-3-colors-/231183888705?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item35d3a23141
 
This one should do, and it comes with volume control in case You need stuff like this

 

[Brozuf]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-SteelSeries-Siberia-V2-Neckband-Headset-Extension-Cable-3-colors-/231183888705?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item35d3a23141

This one should do, and it comes with volume control in case You need stuff like this

Man where do you find this stuff? Thank you so much! I've been searching for something like this for days and you came along and bam! Exactly what I was looking for haha.

Well I do like multiple options so if you can work your magic and find me one or two more options/brands that would be amazing! I'll try and do the same haha