Posted on 11/02/2018 7:17:03 PM PDT by Cedar
A headphone extension cord will not introduce static. I am using a 100' extension cord to get music from my house to my barn and there is no static whatsoever.
Thanks for the link. I just ordered that 25ft.,,,will use them with some earbuds I have in the meantime while I look for some good wired headphones.
"Off" doesn't mean physically "Off"...
I have Bluetooth earbuds too, but I think the wired work better. Plus if you want to listen to FM radio on your phone you have to use wired earbuds because the radio uses the wire as the antenna.
“A headphone extension cord will not introduce static”
It will not introduce static, but will it just relay the static already there?? The problem is with the wireless headphone static that I can’t get rid of.
Don’t worry about the length of the cable on the headphones. Get whatever pair you want. Buy an extension cable for whatever length 15’, 25’ or whatever for $10 or so.
It’s kind of funny how these conversations go. I suspect you are hooking up the transmitter via mic jack and the system is not blue tooth. In that case, you can ignore the recommendations for $150 wireless earbuds.
Buy a set of headphones that are comfortable for you and in your price range, then buy an extension cord from the vendor of your choice, that will add about $10-15 dollars for reasonable quality. That setup will last you for many years with no batteries to replace, charge or go bad.
“Your RCAs are 900 Mhz.”
Yes, that could be the issue. Thanks for the link. Those look like nice headphones. One of my favorite things in life is listening to good music. Wish I could just take the plunge and order a set of $300 great quality headphones, but can’t make my frugal side do it.
I have cheap wireless and they have static and I live with it... But...
I mostly wear them when I am at my PC, which has a wireless mouse\keyboard and my modem and router and cell phone are within a foot or so. Also within a foot or so is my Magic Jack phone setup.
When I am out of range of all that stuff, the static is gone.
Behringer makes a wide variety of audio products. Their wired headphones have always worked great for my uses. Finding an extension cord along with the suitable connectors is not too much of a problem.
I got a buddy who has recommended these to me. He says they are great. Distance. Fidelity. He loves his.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015R7AGHC/?coliid=I1Z1JALMD7MCRY&colid=1R8CDA92M95FD&psc=0
“Wish I could just take the plunge and order a set of $300 great quality headphones, but can’t make my frugal side do it.”
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Just do it!!!!
Life is short.
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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro.
Used them since 1993. I have 4 pair in 3 different locations. 1 wore out after 20 years of use.(I haven’t shopped them in about 10 years.)
A favorite amongst lab bands and audio enthusiasts.
All the others are toys.
Yes, if there's static going into the cord there will be static coming out. You said you were looking for a new pair of headphones, but that the cords are too short. Assuming the new pair does not have static, which they shouldn't, using an extension cord will be perfectly satisfactory to get the extra distance without any degradation of sound quality. I do think you should consider Bluetooth, though. It has gotten very good. You may need a Bluetooth transmitter to make it work with your equipment, but they are readily available and inexpensive.
https://www.parts-express.com/sennheiser-hd-280-pro-circumaural-closed-headphones—241-426
Ebay typically has them for $80.
They also have them used from about $20
You’ll also find some high end accessories such as XLR cords and jack converters at the Parts Express website at low cost.
Parts express will also frequently have JBL dumps of their models being phased out, new, old stock, for about 10%-20% MSRP.
“I suspect you are hooking up the transmitter via mic jack and the system is not blue tooth.”
Yes, not bluetooth. But I’m not using a mic jack. I’m plugging the wireless 3.5 into a 1/4” adapter that goes into the headphone jack on my receiver.
Most likely need to buy a corded headphone and get an extension as you said. I think anything wireless or bluetooth would have the same static issues at this location.
Have you thought about bluetooth headphones with a bluetooth transmitter attached to your TV?
Thanks so much for the link. The reviews sound really good.
Latest version of the Roku box has a mini headphone jack built right into the Roku remote, which is kind of neat. Alternatively,you could buy a headphone jack extension cord to provide the needed length to reach a headphone jack on a TV or receiver.
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