What case for a Shure owner?

[JMBNaples]

I have Shure 535 headphones. Put simply, they have a fat plug. It's a mini plug, but is wider than the iPhone 5. Any case recommendations? Most cases I saw in the stores today (like the Speck Candy Shell) do not work. The hole for headphone is just too small. In the past, on my iphone 4, I used soft cases like the Otterbox Impact or cut out the plastic parts near the headphone jack of the Commuter.

To protect the phone I picked up a Rocketfish hard shell that has nothing on the bottom. However, I would prefer some more protection.

I am hoping the Commuter will work again, but they had none in the stores.

Thoughts? Thanks.

 

[rickyislazy]

I am also looking for a case with a larger opening around the headphone port for my studio headphones.

 

[MastahRiz]

I'm pretty sure they just don't exist, I've looked around a lot. I'll end up cutting a bigger hole in mine too.

 

[mysterydate]

I have Shure 535 headphones. Put simply, they have a fat plug. It's a mini plug, but is wider than the iPhone 5.

Would you measure that plug? We're all musicians at Twig, and want our cases to work with nicer headphones. Our current earphone jack hole is 7.3mm which fits all the headphones, and earbuds I've tried, with room to spare.

Haven't had my hands on the 535 'phones though.

As we're finalizing our design for the iPhone 5, I'll have a look and see if we can't accommodate that.

 

[JMBNaples]

I will measure it for you this evening.

I have the Rocketfish hard shell on it now. Offers no protection. I chatted online with otterbox. They could not provide pics of the bottom of the new Commuter. Disappointing.

 

[mysterydate]

I will measure it for you this evening.

I have the Rocketfish hard shell on it now. Offers no protection. I chatted online with otterbox. They could not provide pics of the bottom of the new Commuter. Disappointing.

Hey did ya measure that plug yet? This aint a one way street, buddy.

 

[ML237]

Same problem here ...

I am looking the same for my SE535 so i just measured the jack is over +9cm wide. I usually used 2 piece plastic top/back over wrap around silicone cases around the bottoms/tops of various (ipod/phone) cases which I would then have to "trim" to cut around for true flush fitment.

I am ordering http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00993E8B6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00993E8B6&linkCode=as2&tag=6458422537-20 Rearth one cause I am guessing it will fit until I find something else more suitable.

In the case that doesn't work well then its on to the leather pocket kind cases (which will do nothing for me when needed for gym/run workouts). The other more radical option is to "justify" ordering new hi end cables (Baldur MkII) but you will probably have the same issues with the Neutrik L shape jack as well.

 

[mysterydate]

I am looking the same for my SE535 so i just measured the jack is over +9cm wide. I usually used 2 piece plastic top/back over wrap around silicone cases around the bottoms/tops of various (ipod/phone) cases which I would then have to "trim" to cut around for true flush fitment.

Swell - I'm guessing you mean 9mm, and not 9 cm
I'll have a look and see what I can do.

 

[Atomicfission92]

I use an adapter like this. LINKY I have Shure SE215's and it works just great for me.

 

[ML237]

Swell - I'm guessing you mean 9mm, and not 9 cm
I'll have a look and see what I can do.

Yup of course you're right meant mm looking forward to hearing what you will come up with.

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I use an adapter like this. LINKY I have Shure SE215's and it works just great for me.

Sorry to disagree that is just horrible both due to insubordinate length which causes serious problems from a functional portable standpoint and then IMO subpar quality wise (both audio & location).

 

[UBS28]

Yup of course you're right meant mm looking forward to hearing what you will come up with.

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Sorry to disagree that is just horrible both due to insubordinate length which causes serious problems from a functional portable standpoint and then IMO subpar quality wise (both audio & location).

So best solution is just to go naked with the iPhone 5/5S?

 

[mysterydate]

So best solution is just to go naked with the iPhone 5/5S?

Pretty much - the iPhone 5/5s is about 7.70mm thick. Our headphone jack port is a tiny bit smaller than that.

A plastic case is either going to have to have an open bottom clip on sort of thing, or just be a giant thick double quarter pounder sandwich of stuff.

 

[gs28]

Get the Shure iPhone replacement cables (they have a thinner jack) and you'll be good with any case.

http://www.shure.com/americas/products/earphones-headphones/music-mobile/m-mplus-cables

 

[UBS28]

Get the Shure iPhone replacement cables (they have a thinner jack) and you'll be good with any case.

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http://www.shure.com/americas/products/earphones-headphones/music-mobile/m-mplus-cables

Thanks for this tip. I'll order the iphone replacement cables.

 

[devilcm3]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360615229681?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

i bought this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370958251254?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

or this.

fits 99% of all cases with narrow jack inputs.

otherwise if you prefer something that is less obtrusive, visit your local audio store ... tell them to "terminate the jack", and use this as your new jack

http://www.moon-audio.com/oyaide-3-5-stereo-mini-plugs.html