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*'''In some cases, cables are still used, but then they are more cheaply repaceable than the "dongle", and also can be [[High Quality USB Cables]] rather than whatever the adaptor uses | *'''In some cases, cables are still used, but then they are more cheaply repaceable than the "dongle", and also can be [[High Quality USB Cables]] rather than whatever the adaptor uses | ||
*No good search term for these yet, so searching online is difficult | *No good search term for these yet, so searching online is difficult | ||
*Also a [[3D Printed Toolbox]] and/or [[Gridfinity]] type "kit" for these would be AMAZING for an on the go cable "problem solver" | |||
**( [[User: Eric]] here, and currently i use a pencil case of misc adapters and cables) | |||
*[[User: Eric]] is always on the hunt for these, so if you find any options not posted here, please share! | *[[User: Eric]] is always on the hunt for these, so if you find any options not posted here, please share! | ||
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*[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2NMCM3W/?coliid=I12PJORLO0KEBG&colid=2ITEQDOILQ5JU&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it Bairutong 5-Jack Multi Headphone Audio Splitter] (17 USD) (Star Shaped One to Five Splitter) | *[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2NMCM3W/?coliid=I12PJORLO0KEBG&colid=2ITEQDOILQ5JU&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it Bairutong 5-Jack Multi Headphone Audio Splitter] (17 USD) (Star Shaped One to Five Splitter) | ||
== | ==Lightning to 3.5mm Audio== | ||
*For anyone still using iPhones: | *For anyone still using iPhones: | ||
**[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BJBKTT1/?coliid=I2W52XGMXHFI8P&colid=2ITEQDOILQ5JU&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it Linsoul DD HiFi TC35i 3.5mm Plug Adapter Stereo Converter for iPhone, iPad, iPod] (45 USD) (More expensive than some other options, but it's a near indestructible aluminum brick and sounds nice) | **[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BJBKTT1/?coliid=I2W52XGMXHFI8P&colid=2ITEQDOILQ5JU&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it Linsoul DD HiFi TC35i 3.5mm Plug Adapter Stereo Converter for iPhone, iPad, iPod] (45 USD) (More expensive than some other options, but it's a near indestructible aluminum brick and sounds nice) | ||
***[https://www.amazon.com/Linsoul-DDHIFI-Female-Adapter-Converter/dp/B086X8VCW5?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1 They make a USB-C Version as well] | ***[https://www.amazon.com/Linsoul-DDHIFI-Female-Adapter-Converter/dp/B086X8VCW5?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1 They make a USB-C Version as well] | ||
=USB-C to 3.5mm Audio== | ==USB to 3.5mm Audio Jack== | ||
===USB-C to 3.5mm Audio=== | |||
*[https://www.amazon.com/Linsoul-DDHIFI-Female-Adapter-Converter/dp/B086X8VCW5?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1 Linsoul DD TC35B Type-C to 3.5mm Cable Adapter Converter with ALC5686 Decoding Chip 384kHz/32bit for Android] (45 USD) (Near Identical to the Lightning one, just USB-C and made for android) | *[https://www.amazon.com/Linsoul-DDHIFI-Female-Adapter-Converter/dp/B086X8VCW5?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1 Linsoul DD TC35B Type-C to 3.5mm Cable Adapter Converter with ALC5686 Decoding Chip 384kHz/32bit for Android] (45 USD) (Near Identical to the Lightning one, just USB-C and made for android) | ||
==USB-A to 3.5mm Audio== | ===USB-A to 3.5mm Audio=== | ||
===Cheap Options=== | ===Cheap Options=== | ||
*[https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-JSAUX-External-Headphone-Desktops/dp/B0BVQ7LKQ5/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=usb+a+to+3.5mm&qid=1687638593&s=electronics&sprefix=usb+a+to+3.5mm%2Celectronics%2C104&sr=1-14 JSAUX 2 Pack USB to 3.5mm Jack Audio Adapter] (2 Pack for 12USD, 6 Each although no single option) | *[https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-JSAUX-External-Headphone-Desktops/dp/B0BVQ7LKQ5/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=usb+a+to+3.5mm&qid=1687638593&s=electronics&sprefix=usb+a+to+3.5mm%2Celectronics%2C104&sr=1-14 JSAUX 2 Pack USB to 3.5mm Jack Audio Adapter] (2 Pack for 12USD, 6 Each although no single option) | ||
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===Sound Snob/High Resistance Headphones/Speaker Option=== | ===Sound Snob/High Resistance Headphones/Speaker Option=== | ||
*[https://www.amazon.com/AudioQuest-DragonFly-Black-Preamp-Headphone/dp/B01DP5JHHI/ref=sr_1_16?crid=12OPQ03Z8ZMIB&keywords=usb%2Ba%2Bdac&qid=1687638630&s=electronics&sprefix=usb%2Ba%2Bdac%2Celectronics%2C114&sr=1-16&th=1 AudioQuest DragonFly Black v1.5 Plug-in USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp] (80 USD) (Probably quite overpriced for what it does, especially considering the Cubilux option exists, granted checking for reviews / a frequency response graph is the only way to ''know'', but given most people, most of the time will be doing videocalls/listening to (compressed) mp3's it's overkill) | *[https://www.amazon.com/AudioQuest-DragonFly-Black-Preamp-Headphone/dp/B01DP5JHHI/ref=sr_1_16?crid=12OPQ03Z8ZMIB&keywords=usb%2Ba%2Bdac&qid=1687638630&s=electronics&sprefix=usb%2Ba%2Bdac%2Celectronics%2C114&sr=1-16&th=1 AudioQuest DragonFly Black v1.5 Plug-in USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp] (80 USD) (Probably quite overpriced for what it does, especially considering the Cubilux option exists, granted checking for reviews / a frequency response graph is the only way to ''know'', but given most people, most of the time will be doing videocalls/listening to (compressed) mp3's it's overkill) | ||
===Micro USB to 3.5mm=== | |||
*Use a Micro USB adapter for one of the other options | |||
==HDMI to VGA+Audio== | |||
*Pending testing of an amazon option etc as these are ''Active'' adapters | |||
==USB-C 3.1 to HDMI== | |||
*[https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Converter-FreeSync-Thunderbolt-Compatible/dp/B0BD46L9DD/ref=sr_1_8?crid=3JSXBL175XKM&keywords=Bonzon+usb+c+male+to+hdmi&qid=1687639657&sprefix=bonzon+usb+c+male+to+hdmi%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-8 ULT-WIIQ USB C to HDMI 2.1 Adapter, 8K@60Hz USB-C Female to HDMI Male Converter] (23 USD) | |||
=Internal Links= | =Internal Links= | ||
* | *[[High Quality USB Cables]] | ||
*[[High Quality Display Port Cables]] | |||
*[[High Quality HDMI Cables]] | |||
*Sources for old cables like [[Parallel Ports]] / scientific cable standards for odd tech (a page for this would be of use as well_ | |||
*[[Custom Cables]] (Make a page on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6iL9b8rtn8 This Video by the YouTube Channel "Teaching Tech" Titled "Making an obsolete, unavailable, proprietary USB cable with 3D printing] ) (good solution to obsolete cables) ( '''~12 Minute Watch''' ) | |||
=External Links= | =External Links= | ||
*[https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ITEQDOILQ5JU?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_65 Amazon List Made by [[User: Eric]] ] | *[https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ITEQDOILQ5JU?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_65 Amazon List Made by [[User: Eric]] ] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:57, 24 June 2023
Basics
- Electrical Adaptors, typically for Computer Cables that don't have that short cable section; they are solid bricks
- Thus that 50 USD or so USB A to USB C Adapter or HDMI to VGA Adapter etc doesn't die in a couple of months or so of use due to that Cable Fraying
- Need to see if they added those short cables for Planned Obsolescence or if they play any sort of Strain Relief role
- Even if a bend is needed, a 90 Degree USB Adapter etc is preferable
- In some cases, cables are still used, but then they are more cheaply repaceable than the "dongle", and also can be High Quality USB Cables rather than whatever the adaptor uses
- No good search term for these yet, so searching online is difficult
- Also a 3D Printed Toolbox and/or Gridfinity type "kit" for these would be AMAZING for an on the go cable "problem solver"
- ( User: Eric here, and currently i use a pencil case of misc adapters and cables)
- User: Eric is always on the hunt for these, so if you find any options not posted here, please share!
List
Passive Audio Splitters
3.5mm
- VCE 2-Pack 3.5mm Headphone Y Splitter (6.30 USD for 2, so 3.15 for each, comes in a pack of 2 only though) (1 to 2 jack splitter)
- Bairutong 5-Jack Multi Headphone Audio Splitter (17 USD) (Star Shaped One to Five Splitter)
Lightning to 3.5mm Audio
- For anyone still using iPhones:
- Linsoul DD HiFi TC35i 3.5mm Plug Adapter Stereo Converter for iPhone, iPad, iPod (45 USD) (More expensive than some other options, but it's a near indestructible aluminum brick and sounds nice)
USB to 3.5mm Audio Jack
USB-C to 3.5mm Audio
- Linsoul DD TC35B Type-C to 3.5mm Cable Adapter Converter with ALC5686 Decoding Chip 384kHz/32bit for Android (45 USD) (Near Identical to the Lightning one, just USB-C and made for android)
USB-A to 3.5mm Audio
Cheap Options
- JSAUX 2 Pack USB to 3.5mm Jack Audio Adapter (2 Pack for 12USD, 6 Each although no single option)
- Supports mic over headphone cable as well
- Can also get ones with a seperate mic
Sound Snob/High Resistance Headphones/Speaker Option
- AudioQuest DragonFly Black v1.5 Plug-in USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp (80 USD) (Probably quite overpriced for what it does, especially considering the Cubilux option exists, granted checking for reviews / a frequency response graph is the only way to know, but given most people, most of the time will be doing videocalls/listening to (compressed) mp3's it's overkill)
Micro USB to 3.5mm
- Use a Micro USB adapter for one of the other options
HDMI to VGA+Audio
- Pending testing of an amazon option etc as these are Active adapters
USB-C 3.1 to HDMI
Internal Links
- High Quality USB Cables
- High Quality Display Port Cables
- High Quality HDMI Cables
- Sources for old cables like Parallel Ports / scientific cable standards for odd tech (a page for this would be of use as well_
- Custom Cables (Make a page on This Video by the YouTube Channel "Teaching Tech" Titled "Making an obsolete, unavailable, proprietary USB cable with 3D printing ) (good solution to obsolete cables) ( ~12 Minute Watch )