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not the other guy, but... any advice how to find a decent usb-c to audio jack dongle? i've ordered a cheap one and it's absolutely unusable, horrible sound qual

by q0uaur 3y ago

not the other guy, but... any advice how to find a decent usb-c to audio jack dongle? i've ordered a cheap one and it's absolutely unusable, horrible sound quality and constant noticeable static. not feeling like gambling on another one.

beAbU 3y ago
... don't buy a cheap one?
LeoPanthera 3y ago
Apple's USB-C to headphone dongle works on Android, I believe, and is regularly reviewed to have the same audio quality as comparably expensive DACs. It's $9
- russelg 3y ago
  It doesn't receive enough power on Android for some reason, you'll find the max volume it can push out much lower than other dongles. It also doesn't support volume buttons on Android. Can't fault the sound quality though.
- NewJazz 3y ago
  That adapter is so flimsy. I don't think it would last repeated use.
  - LeoPanthera 3y ago
    It’s been around for so long, and the Lightning version for even longer, that if it was a serious problem we would know by now.
    - NewJazz 3y ago
      That is implying anyone actually uses them day to day instead of just springing for airpods. Edit: also https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/b7vjo9/anything_more_durable_than_apples_lightning_to/ https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/b7vjo9/anything_mor...
      - LeoPanthera 3y ago
        A person literally using it on a trampoline is not a good example.
        NewJazz 3y ago
        Nice job moving those goal posts. What about jogging? Not a good example either?
- crashmat 3y ago
  It does sound good, but not very durable. I got one recently because i got a phone without a headphone jack foolishly thinking I'd just buy an adapter and it broke the second time I used it, just making clicking noises.
mhitza 3y ago
Safe to assume you're in the US? In EU, or another country with reasonable return policy, I'd buy such a dongle in an electronics shops, try it on the spot and refund if it's non comformant.
- sentientslug 3y ago
  I have no idea what this comment means because this is exactly how it works in the US as well.
  - mhitza 3y ago
    Maybe I phrased myself wrong. The actual law in EU countries is that you can return products "no questions asked" within 14 days of purchase. In this context non comformant might mean either doesn't work, or I don't like it. If that's the case in the US, I've learned something new. Generally, based on comments, there seem to be fewer consumer protection laws over there.
- q0uaur 3y ago
  europe, but i ordered it online and shipping it back just isnt worth the effort. i guess it's a decent idea, but physical stores around here just add such a massive markup, sometimes triple the price....
NewJazz 3y ago
Meizu makes a good one IMO. Sturdy cable and good sound quality.

by q0uaur 3y ago

beAbU 3y ago

... don't buy a cheap one?

LeoPanthera 3y ago

Apple's USB-C to headphone dongle works on Android, I believe, and is regularly reviewed to have the same audio quality as comparably expensive DACs. It's $9

russelg 3y ago
It doesn't receive enough power on Android for some reason, you'll find the max volume it can push out much lower than other dongles. It also doesn't support volume buttons on Android. Can't fault the sound quality though.
NewJazz 3y ago
That adapter is so flimsy. I don't think it would last repeated use.
- LeoPanthera 3y ago
  It’s been around for so long, and the Lightning version for even longer, that if it was a serious problem we would know by now.
  - NewJazz 3y ago
    That is implying anyone actually uses them day to day instead of just springing for airpods. Edit: also https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/b7vjo9/anything_more_durable_than_apples_lightning_to/ https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/b7vjo9/anything_mor...
    - LeoPanthera 3y ago
      A person literally using it on a trampoline is not a good example.
      - NewJazz 3y ago
        Nice job moving those goal posts. What about jogging? Not a good example either?
crashmat 3y ago
It does sound good, but not very durable. I got one recently because i got a phone without a headphone jack foolishly thinking I'd just buy an adapter and it broke the second time I used it, just making clicking noises.

mhitza 3y ago

Safe to assume you're in the US? In EU, or another country with reasonable return policy, I'd buy such a dongle in an electronics shops, try it on the spot and refund if it's non comformant.

sentientslug 3y ago
I have no idea what this comment means because this is exactly how it works in the US as well.
- mhitza 3y ago
  Maybe I phrased myself wrong. The actual law in EU countries is that you can return products "no questions asked" within 14 days of purchase. In this context non comformant might mean either doesn't work, or I don't like it. If that's the case in the US, I've learned something new. Generally, based on comments, there seem to be fewer consumer protection laws over there.
q0uaur 3y ago
europe, but i ordered it online and shipping it back just isnt worth the effort. i guess it's a decent idea, but physical stores around here just add such a massive markup, sometimes triple the price....

NewJazz 3y ago

Meizu makes a good one IMO. Sturdy cable and good sound quality.