[Head_case]

Okay - my Ultrasone 900s have arrived!

I'm confused about what's in the box though. Here's what I found inside:

1. Headphones
2. 2x cables both terminated in 6.3mm Neutrik jacks [one coil, one straight]
3. 1x 6.3mm --> 3.5mm jack
4. Spare earpads
5. Travel case
6. CD
7. Instruction manual


Now on the outside of the box, it says there is a USC soft cable which I can't find. Does this refer to the 2x 6.3mm jack cables?

I can't find a 3.5mm cable at all! This means, that when I plug my Ultrasones into my mini-disc, the Neutrik 6.3mm adapter + the 6.3mm->3.5mm adapter is required, making the jack plug assembly longer than the physical dimensions of my mini-disc

Was there a mistake? Do these headphones come with a 3.5mm jack cable? The contents of the Instruction Manual don't actually refer to the Pro900 and looks like a generic instruction manual for all the Ultrasone Pro and DJ series.

Anyone help?

 

[jpelg]

There is no 6.3mm->3.5mm adapter cable from Ultrasone. It is simply a plug-on adapter. Look around the travel case for it (iirc, it has some velcro enclosures).

Even if you find it, I would suggest not plugging the Neutrik-terminated cable + the adapter directly into your minidisc, as it may place undue strain on the minidisc's jack. I would use an adapter cable, such as the ones that Sennheiser or Grado sell.

Better still (and ~the same price) would be to order the short "Ipod" (it has nothing to do with Ipods specifically) cable from Ultrasone. It is perfect for your application.

 

[Head_case]

Thanks Jpleg - that's so useful. I was thinking how strange it was to get only 6.3mm jacks!

I wish I'd asked for your advice earlier - that way I would've bought the shorter iPod cables. Do you have a link for this? My headphone supplier didn't have any other Ultrasone products in store so I didn't know any better.....

Cheers!

 

[jpelg]

Not sure where you are located, but the Ultrasone USA online shop has it:

Ultrasone Inc. 49202 - Cable - PRO series - iPod

 

[Palpatine]

Yup...that's the cable... BTW it is a really short cable ( 80 cm ). It could be a little longer.
The case that the Pro 750/900 come with sure is awesome.

 

[RAFA]

Yup, the cable is too short, can't put the iPod in the pocket then.

There is the possibilty to DIY a own cable.

The only problem in my case is that i do not know where to get this screw-plug.

 

[haloxt]

Take it from one of the two cables that come with the pro 900. Or just replace the 1/4" plug with a 1/8" one.

 

[Head_case]

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm in England actually - can't seem to find anywhere that offers these shorter cables.

80cm is plenty fine for my minidisc.

It seems quite shocking that Ultrasone don't create a stock 90 degree L angle 3.5mm jackplug cable. That really limits its application for portable players.

Btw - is this iPod cable the same wire grade/thickness as the stock cable?

 

[zenpunk]

Ultrasone UK at Ultrasone - Natural Surround Sound is selling the short 3.5mn cable. It is not on the website but you can order it by phone.

 

[Head_case]

Cheers!

I'll ask and find out how much they cost there. They are very expensive though! Look at the cost of the Pro 900s on their website!

 

[zenpunk]

Couldn't believe the price. I still don't understand how iheadphone can sell those so cheap (£260). The short cable is around £16 if I remember.

 

[Head_case]

I got my Pro 900s for £220 brand new so they're way cheaper than most places

Will try and get a short cable then unless there's an a higher quality alternative?

 

[haloxt]

From where? Also do they ship internationally

.

 

[zenpunk]

I thought I got myself a bargain at £260 but £220 is just outrageous! its retail price in most places is £350 and I even found a seller on Amazon selling it for £445!

 

[Head_case]

Lol. Same price and if you're VAT exempt - so save 17.5% on the list price of £260. With the current exchange rates, for once, it's actually cheaper to buy a spanking new set of Ultrasone Pro 900s from the UK than it is from the USA or Australia!