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Ultimate DIY: the 3.5mm 1/8" mini jack plug collection thread
Jan 22, 2014 at 9:59 PM Post #421 of 485
They make little Mono adapters that plug right on over the the end of your Stereo plug in 3.5mm, your local Radio Shack should carry them. (As another option)
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Jan 22, 2014 at 10:47 PM Post #422 of 485
yeah my OCD hurts when I have more plugs than I need 
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Jan 23, 2014 at 2:09 AM Post #423 of 485
pressuredrop said:
  Would anyone be willing to make me a 3.5mm stereo plug to 3.5mm stereo plug, braide cable, but wired mono? (left & right soldered together)
 
I am deaf in one ear and would like to use newer headphones, but get both channels - I know it's not stereo, but it's better than 1/2 of the sound! Mixed mono is way better than just right   
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If not, what are everyone's choices for male plugs these days? I am pretty terrible with an iron, but I'll give it a shot if I have to.
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What is the cable going between?
 
Is this between a source and amp? If so you'd want to combine L + R signals via resistors (100 ohm or thereabouts) otherwise you could potentially load up the outputs too much, but depends on your actual gear.
If it's for a headphone stage you would also probably need resistors, but smaller values, say 22 ohms. It could slightly detract from audio quality, but probably not enough to bother you.
However, adding resistance will completely stuff up the crossover point for multi-driver-iems, so if that's the case, you might be a bit stuck or have to use a more complicated solution.
 
Many portable devices will also have a mono audio option in the settings, so if you can do it there better option than an external lead.
 
Jan 23, 2014 at 8:40 AM Post #424 of 485
dingosmuggler said:
  What is the cable going between?
 
Is this between a source and amp? If so you'd want to combine L + R signals via resistors (100 ohm or thereabouts) otherwise you could potentially load up the outputs too much, but depends on your actual gear.
If it's for a headphone stage you would also probably need resistors, but smaller values, say 22 ohms. It could slightly detract from audio quality, but probably not enough to bother you.
However, adding resistance will completely stuff up the crossover point for multi-driver-iems, so if that's the case, you might be a bit stuck or have to use a more complicated solution.
 
Many portable devices will also have a mono audio option in the settings, so if you can do it there better option than an external lead.
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So for source it is always either my Android or iPod classic --> headphones (unfortunately nothing super HiFi high end, some SMS Audio "Streets" at the present).
 
I am not aware of any way to do mix mono at either of these sources, but I am happy to learn of new options! :)
What I am currently stuck with are these: 
 
http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Colored-1-BUD-Earphone-Set/dp/B006SIAROC
http://www.amazon.com/Single-Ear-Stereo-Earphone-rubber-eartips/dp/B006TFF9CY
http://www.amazon.com/J4MSBK-Earphone-Headset-Enterprise-Microphone/dp/B0018Z2Q2G
 
None of which are good sound, but all do at least offer stereo into mono 
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Before I lost the hearing in my left ear (2006) I had recently purchased some Shure E4s and was liking them ok, but once I was forced to get only half of the sound I ditched them all together and went for several years with no headphone/earbud use. Then I found http://farendgear.com/xdu and tried out their OneGood Single Earbud. Not great, but it at least let me use something. I am now yearning to use any headphones I want (with a plugable cord of course) and figured I would just do a plug the way OneGood is doing on their single. 
 
If someone were to make an 1/8" Stereo -> Mono -> 1/8" Stereo cord with resistors as you say, that did not have any bulky boxes or anything on it (slim & smooth), I would buy it! I would love braided material for a more durable appearance, but whatever heh.
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Jan 23, 2014 at 9:52 PM Post #425 of 485
So in researching the Tip / Ring / Sleeve connections, I see that a mono (Tip / Sleeve) would do the same thing as what I was asking for, so I just need to find a nice mono cable and I will get the left / right shorted together?
 
 
basically what was already said:
trolldragon said:
They make little Mono adapters that plug right on over the the end of your Stereo plug in 3.5mm, your local Radio Shack should carry them. (As another option)
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Jan 24, 2014 at 12:57 AM Post #426 of 485
pressuredrop said:
  So in researching the Tip / Ring / Sleeve connections, I see that a mono (Tip / Sleeve) would do the same thing as what I was asking for, so I just need to find a nice mono cable and I will get the left / right shorted together?
 
 
basically what was already said:
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This was a Kickstarter project that had reached funding last year. It was designed for listeners with unilateral/single-sided deafness or hearing loss.
 
http://www.yuniheadphones.com
 
Or on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/YuniHeadphones
 
May 13, 2014 at 2:37 PM Post #427 of 485
Many have looked for these in the past including myself, not sure if it has been posted before but if so here it is again.
 

 
 
http://www.dx.com/p/gold-plated-6-35mm-to-3-5mm-stereo-plug-soldering-adapter-golden-silver-235802#.U3Jk1_ldV8E
 
May 21, 2014 at 11:00 PM Post #429 of 485
br777 said:
  might as well throw this up here too.   Parrots informed us today (see diy cable thread) that Viablue has come out with a smaller mini jack.. its the size of a neutrik.
here you can see the old large style next to a neutrik for reference.
 

from the left:
clip+, calrad trrs, neutrik, viablue, switchcraft, switchcraft rca, trrs from markertek, neutrik
 
the new viablue's can be purchased here, which incidentaly is the cheapest i have ever seen either size.
I have bought from these guys and they are awesome to deal with.. REEEEEEEEEAALLY quick shipping.
 
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I'm unable to find this calrad L shaped trrs, do you have a model number or something?
 
Jul 20, 2014 at 8:45 PM Post #431 of 485
Are there any diy 3.5mm cable ends that come in "mobile" style? (The kind that come on "mobile" cables from monoprice with a small od in order to fit in a smart phone with a case on it)
 
Jul 24, 2014 at 10:44 PM Post #432 of 485
gerga said:
Are there any diy 3.5mm cable ends that come in "mobile" style? (The kind that come on "mobile" cables from monoprice with a small od in order to fit in a smart phone with a case on it)
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That's funny, I just took one of these cables, cut off one of the ends and rewired my Sony MDR-7506's because I hated the long cord!!   But, its pretty much impossible to unsolder the tip and reuse it with different wire as the screw-on piece is actually the plastic that encases the wiring.  
 
Aug 7, 2014 at 4:24 PM Post #435 of 485
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