Need a 1/8 jack adapter

[ivanrocks321]

Thinking about getting a Grado SR225 but I need it with a 1/8 jack. So im looking at the official grado on and its like 15 dollars, then i see some ones like in radio shack that cost a few dollars. Is there any difference in quality? Does it justify the difference in cost? Thanks

 

[m0ofassa]

in SQ probably very little (if the radio shack ones are good) or none at all, but the grado 3.5 (1/8) may be a screw-on.

 

[EnOYiN]

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Originally Posted by m0ofassa /img/forum/go_quote.gif in SQ probably very little (if the radio shack ones are good) or none at all, but the grado 3.5 (1/8) may be a screw-on.

It's not a screw on for as far as I know.

My idea would be to go for the radioshack one or maybe a Neutrik. Do get a gold plated one though. Not that that actually sounds better, but it prevents the connector from oxidizing.

 

[fatcat28037]

Buy the Radio Shack, you'll be fine.

 

[ericj]

You're talking about taking the 1/4" plug and adapting to a 1/8" jack, right?

The main problem with most adapters is that they're a solid piece. Which means that you have about a 4 or 5 inch handle sticking out of a connector that's about a half inch long. Makes it very easy to destroy the jack.

If radioshack has one with 6 or 8 inches of wire on it, sure, go with that.

 

[cantsleep]

dont buy radioshack one.

 

[cantsleep]

ehh, cant find the thread.
if i remember correctly, kramer5150 posted something about radioshack adapter messed up his tips.

 

[mrwinick]

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f44/fs...-3-5mm-410485/

I just noticed that his would only save you about 50 cents. posted too quickly.......

 

[cantsleep]

sennheiser one is a little bit cheaper.

 

[wuwhere]

The Radio Shack one would probably sound thinny, harsh with bloated bass and rolled-off.

But seriously, just buy the Radio Shack one. I seriously doubt that there would be a difference in SQ.