mikp
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[size=15.6px !important]nope, depends on the jack housing. [/size]
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[size=15.6px !important]nope, depends on the jack housing. [/size]
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In terms of the terms you posted, yes those are all interchangeable. "Line-in" and "auxillary" refer to ports on a piece of equipment (like a receiver) that are most commonly 3.5mm TRS receptacles (though sometimes 7mm, or RCA). "Headphone cables" generally refer to cables with the standard headphone connector at either end (3.5mm TRS).
However, that being said, @mikp is entirely right that while electrically the connectors will fit, the housing around the plug can prevent a 3.5mm connector from being able to fully enter the port. Which is what brings me to this thread in the first place. The Sony MDR-1000X have a super narrow housing for the headphone cable which prevents the vast majority from working with it.
So far, the only cable I've found that kind of works is one that came with my roommates beast solos, and even still you kind of have to jam it.
I spoke with Reliable Parts and they contacted Sony for me and can back-order one for $60. Personally, I'm to keep looking for a while before I bite that bullet. But has anyone found any that would work?
However, that being said, @mikp is entirely right that while electrically the connectors will fit, the housing around the plug can prevent a 3.5mm connector from being able to fully enter the port. Which is what brings me to this thread in the first place. The Sony MDR-1000X have a super narrow housing for the headphone cable which prevents the vast majority from working with it.
So far, the only cable I've found that kind of works is one that came with my roommates beast solos, and even still you kind of have to jam it.
I spoke with Reliable Parts and they contacted Sony for me and can back-order one for $60. Personally, I'm to keep looking for a while before I bite that bullet. But has anyone found any that would work?
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Housing will be different on nearly every cable --- and nearly every headphone (is the jack recessed or flush?) I have maybe three cables in the office right now from various things... all three fit my MDR-1000x that I have in front of me going to my Pixel phone with a case on it.
In the context of the original question, yes. Look for those cables. Will they all work? Maybe not, but most 3.5mm cables coming off of a mainstream store shelf will work with the MDR-1000x due to the flush jack.
In the context of the original question, yes. Look for those cables. Will they all work? Maybe not, but most 3.5mm cables coming off of a mainstream store shelf will work with the MDR-1000x due to the flush jack.
Really? All three that I just randomly found in my office work with it. None of them are labeled, otherwise I'd tell you what brand to look for lol
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Your MDR-1000Xs have a flush jack? Mine is a little recessed which is exactly what's causing the problems ... though it won't let me post a photo. But this recess typically hits the metal flange on the bottom of most 3.5mm cables I've tried, it's not even the rubber housing but the metal itself. I have the black ones if that makes any difference.
And thanks for those eBay links @mikp, I'll try em out.
And thanks for those eBay links @mikp, I'll try em out.
rkw
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Not quite. The cable must have a narrow plug body, because the 1000X has an unusually small opening surrounding the jack. This was a bad design decision IMO. This situation is like when the opening in your phone case isn't large enough to accept some wider plugs.
This one will work: https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Plated-Premium-Auxiliary-CB-AUX5/dp/B01277P0CG
Just got home and tried 2 more cables. You guys were right -- what I thought was minor dip turned out to be just enough to push those 2 out. Interesting that it was a 3/2 split with the 5 tested.
Glad someone found a working one on Amazon!
Glad someone found a working one on Amazon!
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thx found one with 26 feet long from the same brand. Will try it out.
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Anyone else getting distorted sound with ambient sound mode set to voice? On my pair it sounds as if put through a flanger and clipping badly.
If I whiste up and down in pitch the distortion is very prominent at some frequencies. Could anyone please try this and post their findings? Thanks!
If I whiste up and down in pitch the distortion is very prominent at some frequencies. Could anyone please try this and post their findings? Thanks!
No issues with my set -- but its only been two days.
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Anyone know a 3.5mm cable on Amazon in the UK they know fits the met-1000x? Just looking for 4ft or so.
rkw
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Anker brand works. I have used them here. From looking at pictures, Syncwire brand should also work.
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Yeah dunno... my father wants the cable..
Any good transmitter u recommend ?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01DYGKTDE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488991599&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ketdirect+aux&dpPl=1&dpID=41Ay5Y5ueoL&ref=plSrch
This one looks like the one mikp recommended from ebay....If it's the same it should work...
Or look for the one rkw recommended. There is one from amazon.uk
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