2.5mm Headphones

ZootHornRollo

Hi,

I am trying to find a set of head phones to use with my PDA to use it as an mp3 player. They need to have a 2.5mm plug instead of the normal 3.5mm.

Any idea where to get these?

i'd rather not use a 3.5mm-2.5mm jack as i think that will put a lot of strain on the socket if any sideways pressure is put on the plug and possibly end up damaging my PDA.

ZHR.

albertross_2

Maplin? ... maybe?

ManAtHome

Some here http://www.usbtech.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/147

Alfie_E

ZootHornRollo wrote:

i'd rather not use a 3.5mm-2.5mm jack as i think that will put a lot of strain on the socket if any sideways pressure is put on the plug and possibly end up damaging my PDA.

This is a well known problem. The solution to this is to separate the plug and the socket by a piece of lead, such as this 2.5mm to 3.5mm Stereo Adapter from Mobile Fun. I’ve used a similar lead in the past, and it put no noticeable extra strain on the 2.5mm socket. Mobile Fun is a perfectly good shop to buy from, but I feel certain you could get something cheaper elsewhere. There are examples on eBay, but these seem to be mainly from non-UK sellers. An adaptor does have the advantage that you can use the headphones you want, with the design you want and the quality you want.

Darksun

Yeah, if you get the adapter with a short bit of lead, you shouldn't have any risk of damage to your PDA

ZootHornRollo

That adapter on mobilefun.co.uk uk seems ideal. Now i know what to look for i have found one on amazon for £3.23.

Thank you