Accessories 3.5 mm jack problem. Need earphones ASAP!

[Rotormaster]

Hey guys. I urgently need some earphones but there is only one thing in my way. I at least tried the supplied htc items but they are utterly useless. So, has anybody come up with a fix for the TRS/TTRS issue? There was a thread where someone mentioned using selo tape or something to cover some of the metal bands in the jack, I tried this (I think) but it didn't work, I covered the metal band up top on the side toward the screen but it did nothing. I really need to sort this out soon because I want to get some new senheisers but they use a TRS connector and I don't want to spend $90 on something that isn't going to work properly.

Any ideas to make TRS earphones work with the desire?

 

[SUroot]

TRS will work with the TRRS socket it seems. Some do, some don't.

The issue is that the socket is recessed in such a way that some trs jacks do not make contact properly / fully, resulting in low volume.

I haven't bought any replacements yet, but I have seen Ultimate earbuds recommended.

 

[Rotormaster]

TRS will work with the TRRS socket it seems. Some do, some don't.

The issue is that the socket is recessed in such a way that some trs jacks do not make contact properly / fully, resulting in low volume.

I haven't bought any replacements yet, but I have seen Ultimate earbuds recommended.

Oh I know it will work, just a lot quieter. I already have senheiser earphones with TRS and they work but only at around 50%-60% of they're potential performance. The problem is mine kaput and sound only comes out of one side , which is useless with stereo sound. Cheers for your input.

I would like to get some earphones tomorrow, does anyone have any information that could shine even a little hope on being able to use TRS (properly) with my desire?

 

[DMXXX]

You could buy a TRS to TRRS conductor

something like this:
iPhone Headphone Adapter, 3.5mm TRS Male to 3.5mm TRRS 4 conductor Female

I bet a lot of places sell conductors like that.

 

[SUroot]

Oh I know it will work, just a lot quieter. I already have senheiser earphones with TRS and they work but only at around 50%-60% of they're potential performance. The problem is mine kaput and sound only comes out of one side , which is useless with stereo sound. Cheers for your input.

I would like to get some earphones tomorrow, does anyone have any information that could shine even a little hope on being able to use TRS (properly) with my desire?

Nooooooooooooo, thats not what I'm saying at all.

Some TRS will work at low volume due to a bad connection (because of the socket recess + the moulding on the headphone jack itself)

Other TRS will work at full volume like a TRRS will, Such as Ultimate ear buds.

Although the adaptor mentioned above may be a good, cheap test

 

[DMXXX]

I'm sorry the adaptor I mentioned above was actually the wrong way.
You'd need something like this:
Droid Adapter 3.5mm 4 conductor TRRS Male to 3.5mm TRS Headphone Jack

I must say that my Sennheiser HD 205s work good with the Desire though. I personally doubt that that conductor would make any difference but who knows.

 

[Rotormaster]

Nooooooooooooo, thats not what I'm saying at all.

Some TRS will work at low volume due to a bad connection (because of the socket recess + the moulding on the headphone jack itself)

Other TRS will work at full volume like a TRRS will, Such as Ultimate ear buds.

Although the adaptor mentioned above may be a good, cheap test

I see.

I'm sorry the adaptor I mentioned above was actually the wrong way.
You'd need something like this:
Droid Adapter 3.5mm 4 conductor TRRS Male to 3.5mm TRS Headphone Jack

I must say that my Sennheiser HD 205s work good with the Desire though. I personally doubt that that conductor would make any difference but who knows.

Cheers, although I would hate having to have that extra weight and bulk on the cord.

 

[Rotormaster]

This is driving me insane!! It should be a law that all such connections are manufactured using a universal plug! What a nightmare!

 

[SUroot]

Well at least that the socket should be a set shape / depth.

Personally It's not a problem with TRS / TRRS, it's HTC who have dropped the ball here.

 

[Rotormaster]

Well at least that the socket should be a set shape / depth.

Personally It's not a problem with TRS / TRRS, it's HTC who have dropped the ball here.

Oh well, no matter, I got my senheisers today.

 

[SUroot]

Oh well, no matter, I got my senheisers today.

Are they good?

Which did you get?

 

[Rotormaster]

Are they good?

Which did you get?

CX300 II, work great mate!