Own headphones handsfree connector

[cojones]

The sub-standard quality of the supplied earphones prompted me to look for a better alternative. The 2.5 to 3.5mm adaptor is a good one but it negates the use of the control console (phone buttons, mic., etc), so I decided to make my own connector which I fitted above the control console. I can now use any 'quality' headphones to listen to music and use the phone handsfree function.

Its pretty easy to do, if you know how to solder, which is not difficult in itself. If anyone wants more detail of what I did or wants me to make a connector for them, let me know.

[andy1100]

Yes, what a great job.
i am thinking the same thing, please tell us more information how to do that, and more pictures.
thank you.

The sub-standard quality of the supplied earphones prompted me to look for a better alternative. The 2.5 to 3.5mm adaptor is a good one but it negates the use of the control console (phone buttons, mic., etc), so I decided to make my own connector which I fitted above the control console. I can now use any 'quality' headphones to listen to music and use the phone handsfree function.

Its pretty easy to do, if you know how to solder, which is not difficult in itself. If anyone wants more detail of what I did or wants me to make a connector for them, let me know.

[umetnic]

Superb!! Way to go, M8! ;)

[richardracer]

Please can you let me know how much, I want to use my sennheiser earphones.

Richard Racer

[Rudegar]

nice i wanted to make the same but a few things held me back

1 canabalizing the working headset could cause problems if the stereo wiring in the xda headset were poor quality and i could end up having to listen to music in the bus played by the normal speaker on the xda adding to the enjoyment of the rest of the pasangers :P

2 if the length of the mic and buttons had to be near my mouth the length of rest added headset would be added making me look like a d00d who were a bit too much into rubber :P and of cause the added lenght could cause music quality loss not that i would notice with the music i listen to :P

[cruisin-thru]

I would like to see the details and more pictures if possible. Thanks.

[ezzkht]

amaaaaaaaazing!! can you please show us how did you make it? :?:

[Rudegar]

well i asume he just strip the wires and solver them on to the connector of the female 3.5 minijack connector
not sure what he pictures should show some light on

[cojones]

I've been asked to formally write up the process and include further pictures. I shall be doing this this week and will post it when complete.

[brimful]

I would like to know how to do this also.

[ketinson]

Don't waste your time soldering, and cutting, and fixing up your existing wires.

The wire is already available on the market.

I use in in my AUX-INPUT in my car so that the sound comes out the speaker system in my BMW, and the microphone remains enabled. The sound is fantastic. In addition, you can use the wire to listed attach to headphones, (listen to music) while the microphone stays enabled.

Here are the two places you can purchase the cable... (I am in no way affiliated to either).

www.arkon.com : the part number is ADPT04 - and it cost $9.95. You have to call in the order - it's not on their website. (it ended up costing me $13.95 shipping included - to CANADA!\)

www.handheldcanada.com - Same part number... different price (17.95 Canadian PLUS shipping).

Enjoy.