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Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 Pro - cable for iphone?
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I just cut the cable on my UE10-Pros. I do want to see them release a cable for the iPhone and think it would be super cool if they had a mic/button built into it so I can use my earpieces to talk on the phone.
I created my own DIY adapter for my Shure e2s by buying an L-Shaped 3.5mm headphone adapter @ Radio Shack and trimming the outer rubber thus allowing it to fit securly into iPhone's recessed jack. Photos here and my blog post exclaiming my joy in doing so here. Best part is it only cost $3.99 and doesn't extend my already long e2 cable.
Well, I guess using UE10-Pros with a $600 iPhone makes more sense than with a $200 iPod
Those are absolutely the best headphones I've ever heard!
I have the same problem with my Shure and UE IEMs, the easy solution is to use the SHURE PTH module that is sold separately (or with the E500), cut the tip a little bit, then you're done. I kinda like using the PTH because I don't have to take off my customs all the time, I'd just use the Push-To-Hear function.
-Andy
-Andy
Bit the bullet and went for it!! Success!!
So flying back home yesterday on the plane, I was trying to watch a movie on the iPhone using the stock earbuds and it was a big problem. It was a noisy flight and I just could not hear a thing. Therefore, I went to the Apple store to get an adapter that I could use with my Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones, but the Belkin was sold out. The reviews on Amazon blasted the form factor of the adapter (which does suck) and recommended just shaving down the bottom of the plug of your current headphones.
Out of desperation, I decided to go for it so I took a sharp knife and just slowly and carefully started to shave away the plastic at the bottom of the plug. It was a lot easier than I expected and just the 2mm removal of the fat soft plastic base was enough to allow for a near perfect fit into the iPhone! The plug does not even look altered.
If you were at all hesitant, go for it! It is a great no cost solution to a frustrating problem.
So flying back home yesterday on the plane, I was trying to watch a movie on the iPhone using the stock earbuds and it was a big problem. It was a noisy flight and I just could not hear a thing. Therefore, I went to the Apple store to get an adapter that I could use with my Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones, but the Belkin was sold out. The reviews on Amazon blasted the form factor of the adapter (which does suck) and recommended just shaving down the bottom of the plug of your current headphones.
Out of desperation, I decided to go for it so I took a sharp knife and just slowly and carefully started to shave away the plastic at the bottom of the plug. It was a lot easier than I expected and just the 2mm removal of the fat soft plastic base was enough to allow for a near perfect fit into the iPhone! The plug does not even look altered.
If you were at all hesitant, go for it! It is a great no cost solution to a frustrating problem.
Out of desperation, I decided to go for it so I took a sharp knife and just slowly and carefully started to shave away the plastic at the bottom of the plug. It was a lot easier than I expected and just the 2mm removal of the fat soft plastic base was enough to allow for a near perfect fit into the iPhone! The plug does not even look altered.
If you were at all hesitant, go for it! It is a great no cost solution to a frustrating problem.
Could you please take some pics? I was hoping to do this as well with my UE's, but was curious how it will look/how much to shave off.
I'll take the case! /Birdman
On the second photo, UE uses some damn good glue / bonding to affix the rubber - I cleaned it up better so it looked nice, but then I threw the cable away entirely. So sadly, no "nice" photo.
FYI, I soldered the mic/button to my UEs so didn't need the old cable at all.
I'm a crazy one, eh?
On the second photo, UE uses some damn good glue / bonding to affix the rubber - I cleaned it up better so it looked nice, but then I threw the cable away entirely. So sadly, no "nice" photo.
FYI, I soldered the mic/button to my UEs so didn't need the old cable at all.
I'm a crazy one, eh?
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Iphone Cable By Ue
I contacted the customer service of UE about making a cable design for Iphone and this was their reply. (I deleted the name of the representative for security purposes). Hope This helps.
"We are in fact designing a new cable specifically for the iphone for the custom products and it will have the correct recessed plug and a built in mic.
This should be available in December.
Best regards,
Sales /Customer Service Specialist
Ultimate Ears
5 Jenner St. Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 502-8349
"
I contacted the customer service of UE about making a cable design for Iphone and this was their reply. (I deleted the name of the representative for security purposes). Hope This helps.
"We are in fact designing a new cable specifically for the iphone for the custom products and it will have the correct recessed plug and a built in mic.
This should be available in December.
Best regards,
Sales /Customer Service Specialist
Ultimate Ears
5 Jenner St. Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 502-8349
"
Ultimate Ears cable coming out in December for iPhone
I was emailed by someone at Ultimate Ears and he said that they are coming out with an iPhone cable that will have the little squeeze box speaker built in just like Apple's cord, but it will be compatible with the Ultimate ears and you can unplug it. He said the target date is sometime in December '07.
I was emailed by someone at Ultimate Ears and he said that they are coming out with an iPhone cable that will have the little squeeze box speaker built in just like Apple's cord, but it will be compatible with the Ultimate ears and you can unplug it. He said the target date is sometime in December '07.
or you could buy the Shure adapter (with the MIC) or the belkin one (with no mic). $40 and $15 respectively
Does anybody know where this cable is?
Even if you could buy a "replacement", for this cable, it doesn't appear it would work with the 3 and 5 series.
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateears/products/superfi/superfi4vi_description.php
My only other guess is the tool kit adaptor?
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateears/products/accessories/universal.php
Even if you could buy a "replacement", for this cable, it doesn't appear it would work with the 3 and 5 series.
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateears/products/superfi/superfi4vi_description.php
My only other guess is the tool kit adaptor?
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateears/products/accessories/universal.php
They have a cable now...
heres the link
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateears/products/accessories/universal.php
i think its $20
does any one know where i could get one in the UK
If not im going to do this cutting alteration
just would be nice if they sold it with this cable
heres the link
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateears/products/accessories/universal.php
i think its $20
does any one know where i could get one in the UK
If not im going to do this cutting alteration
just would be nice if they sold it with this cable