Looking for headphone adapter for iPhone

RickR · Jul 6, 2007, 10:28 AM

I just bought a new set of headphones (Sony MDR-EX51LP) a couple months ago. I got a pair for both me and my fiancee. We use them on our current iPod's but I was looking forward to using them on the iPhone and like most if not all others they don't fit in the headphone jack since the headphone jack is too far in and the phone is curved.

I know the iPhone came with earbuds but I don't like that style since they don't stay in my ear well. I prefer something more like the ones I bought. I'd like a pair of earbuds that have the mic though. That's something I may look into down the line but

My question is, is there a set of 3rd party earbuds with mic that is out at this time or planned?

Is there an adapter even that I could plug my current headphones into and then plug into the iPhone?

I know it's not stereo but if I get a bluetooth headset can I play the iPhone music over that?

jsw · Jul 6, 2007, 10:31 AM

Here is a review of one and a mention of other adapters.

joseftu · Jul 6, 2007, 02:59 PM

I have (and love) those same Sony headphones.

If you're willing to make a small modification, you don't have to buy an adapter.

I took an Xacto knife and very carefully shaved away some of the rubber around the plug end of the headphones--so that it would fit into the iPhone jack.

Take your time, work carefully (don't slice through the cord, and don't cut yourself!). I spent about 10 minutes on it.

It works great. When you're done, you can use your Sony headphones. You won't have the microphone or little controller that you get on the Apple headphones, but it doesn't cost anything, and you don't need an ugly adapter!

creativetechguy · Jul 6, 2007, 03:57 PM

I'll be buying this adapter when it comes out;

http://www.griffintechnology.com/pro...dphoneadapter/

I tried the Belkin one but it sticks up like 3 inches and is butt ugly.

powerbook911 · Jul 6, 2007, 05:27 PM

These adapters are the ugliest things I have ever looked at.

brinycbri · Jul 6, 2007, 06:59 PM

or you can just use earbuds from somewhere else, and keep your mic and the iphone look..look at this: looks pretty darn nice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLzs5aHv3jI

Jul 6, 2007, 10:28 AM	#1
RickR macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2006	Looking for headphone adapter for iPhone I just bought a new set of headphones (Sony MDR-EX51LP) a couple months ago. I got a pair for both me and my fiancee. We use them on our current iPod's but I was looking forward to using them on the iPhone and like most if not all others they don't fit in the headphone jack since the headphone jack is too far in and the phone is curved. I know the iPhone came with earbuds but I don't like that style since they don't stay in my ear well. I prefer something more like the ones I bought. I'd like a pair of earbuds that have the mic though. That's something I may look into down the line but My question is, is there a set of 3rd party earbuds with mic that is out at this time or planned? Is there an adapter even that I could plug my current headphones into and then plug into the iPhone? I know it's not stereo but if I get a bluetooth headset can I play the iPhone music over that?
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Jul 6, 2007, 10:31 AM	#2
jsw Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Andover, MA	Here is a review of one and a mention of other adapters. __________________ You'll be the one moaning for me to give you some. - THC(taken out of context)
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Jul 6, 2007, 05:27 PM	#5
powerbook911 macrumors 68030 Join Date: Mar 2005	These adapters are the ugliest things I have ever looked at. __________________ 12in Powerbook G4 1.5ghz, 20in iMac 2.4 Core 2 Duo, Mac Mini (Early 09), Mini Server ('11), 11in Air (Late 10) 20in Cinema Display, AppleTV, iPhone 64GB; Airpot Extreme (2011) iPod 160GB
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Jul 6, 2007, 02:59 PM	#3
joseftu macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2007	I have (and love) those same Sony headphones. If you're willing to make a small modification, you don't have to buy an adapter. I took an Xacto knife and very carefully shaved away some of the rubber around the plug end of the headphones--so that it would fit into the iPhone jack. Take your time, work carefully (don't slice through the cord, and don't cut yourself!). I spent about 10 minutes on it. It works great. When you're done, you can use your Sony headphones. You won't have the microphone or little controller that you get on the Apple headphones, but it doesn't cost anything, and you don't need an ugly adapter!
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Jul 6, 2007, 03:57 PM	#4
creativetechguy macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2007	I'll be buying this adapter when it comes out; http://www.griffintechnology.com/pro...dphoneadapter/ I tried the Belkin one but it sticks up like 3 inches and is butt ugly.
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Jul 6, 2007, 06:59 PM	#6
brinycbri macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2007	or you can just use earbuds from somewhere else, and keep your mic and the iphone look..look at this: looks pretty darn nice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLzs5aHv3jI
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