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2.5mm (Male) To 3.5mm (Female) Stereo Audio Jack Adapter (3 rings) elago Brand
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From Cell Phone to Head Phone
(5 out of 5) by DeepDawg on Sep 8, 2008 (Seattle)I have an LG enV 2 and this allows me to play it into standard headphones and to play it into my home stereo using the common RCA adaptor. Combined with an 8GB micro SD card, the phone is now a great mp3 music source. Three ring is indeed the proper converter for the LG.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
Some Clarification on 3 Ring Adapters! (a must read 1st)
(5 out of 5) by Mark Palmer on Jul 6, 2009 (Navarre, MN)It's seems (from reading the reviews) that there is some confusion about the 3 rings on 2.5mm jacks.
I notice that nobody has commented on how well this adapter works with their headset/microphone! Here is the deal; you do NOT need 3 rings for stereo! (left channel + right channel = stereo) hence two rings, plus the common ground (the tip on all jacks)to create stereo.
The 3rd ring is for a standard classic over the head, or in the ear, WIRED HEADSET with microphone, like this one:KX-TCA60 commonly used on home cordless phones. But also work on your cell phone! (with the above adapter)
A generally MUCH BETTER sounding alternative to your lost bluetooth, or the one that needs charging that you can't use right now. BTW, although a wire can be a pain sometimes, you can't beat the price, sound quality, and always ready to go device. (quality varies by model)
Here is where it gets a little tricky. Some cell phones, like Motorola, and others have a slightly different 3 ring configuration. That is probably why some customers here have been having trouble getting stereo sound.
So assuming the product itself is not defective, it is more likely your model phone is the problem. You will need to check with the manufacturer to be sure.
last thoughts: I'm constantly misplacing my bluetooth, or forgetting to charge it. These inexpensive headsets are a "must have" for us folks that can't stand holding that cell phone up to our ear all day. Or a safer way to talk when driving (where allowed) when a bluetooth is not available. PLUS they are interchangeable with cordless land lines, and you do not need to "pair" your device!
I notice that nobody has commented on how well this adapter works with their headset/microphone! Here is the deal; you do NOT need 3 rings for stereo! (left channel + right channel = stereo) hence two rings, plus the common ground (the tip on all jacks)to create stereo.
The 3rd ring is for a standard classic over the head, or in the ear, WIRED HEADSET with microphone, like this one:KX-TCA60 commonly used on home cordless phones. But also work on your cell phone! (with the above adapter)
A generally MUCH BETTER sounding alternative to your lost bluetooth, or the one that needs charging that you can't use right now. BTW, although a wire can be a pain sometimes, you can't beat the price, sound quality, and always ready to go device. (quality varies by model)
Here is where it gets a little tricky. Some cell phones, like Motorola, and others have a slightly different 3 ring configuration. That is probably why some customers here have been having trouble getting stereo sound.
So assuming the product itself is not defective, it is more likely your model phone is the problem. You will need to check with the manufacturer to be sure.
last thoughts: I'm constantly misplacing my bluetooth, or forgetting to charge it. These inexpensive headsets are a "must have" for us folks that can't stand holding that cell phone up to our ear all day. Or a safer way to talk when driving (where allowed) when a bluetooth is not available. PLUS they are interchangeable with cordless land lines, and you do not need to "pair" your device!
39 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
Does not work with Palm Centro
(1 out of 5) by moira on Aug 5, 2008I ordered one of these so I could use decent headphones with my new palm centro, but the sound was only mono. I assumed I had a defective unit, but the seller informed me that the centro works with a two-band (a.k.a. 2-ring) plug. I doubted this at first because I have a 3-band stereo headset with a mic that works in stereo (with so-so sound), but after a good bit of web research I have learned that the circuitry in the centro makes use of the three bands when switching between stereo and phone mode. For plain stereo listening you'll need a two-band adapter. A waste of ~$6 for me, but hopefully I'll spare others!
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
Perfect fit for my Verizon LG Voyager
(5 out of 5) by M. Lloyd on Feb 14, 2008 (Chicago, IL)After much research I decided to order this adapter for my LG Voyager and it works perfect. Much cheaper than Verizon's adapter which sells for around $13. The 3 ring is the one you need for this phone.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Doesn't work with Nokia phones
(1 out of 5) by H. Lee on May 2, 2008 (San Francisco, CA USA)Nokia phones are 3 ringed, but for some reason, this will not work on Nokias - it does work on Samsungs though.