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Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones

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42-2559

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  • Adapts 1/8" stereo plug to fit 1/8" mono jack
  • 1/8" stereo plug to fit 1/4" stereo jack
  • 1/4" stereo plug to fit 1/8" stereo jack
  • Two 1/8" stereo plugs to fit 1/8" stereo jack

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Calling all joggers!

This eight-inch cord with in-line attenuating volume control was designed for use with lightweight stereo headphones. Gold plating reduces corrosion, substantially reducing signal loss and ensuring maximum performance.

  • 24-karat, gold-plated, high-performance contacts
  • 1/8" right-angle stereo phone plug to 1/8" stereo phone jack, cable is 8" long
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  • Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones 1/8" right-angle stereo phone plug to 1/8" stereo phone jack
 

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  • Parts: 90 days
  • Labor: 90 days
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RadioShackGold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones
 
3.6

(based on 22 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

70%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (10)
  • Compact (9)
  • Durable (8)
  • Comfortable (6)
  • Good value (5)

Cons

  • Flimsy construction (5)
  • Poor value (4)

Best Uses

  • Portable devices (15)
  • Travel (8)
  • Music (7)
  • With my computer (6)
  • Home audio (5)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (16)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Audiophile (5), Gear head (5), Traveler (5)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (6)

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(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Only one I've ever found

By Punchcard

from Atlanta suburbs

About Me Active Retired

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact
  • Good Value
  • Great Sound
  • Lightweight
  • Stylish

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home Audio
    • Music
    • Portable Devices
    • Relaxing
    • Traveling
    • With My Computer
    • Working
    • Working Out

    Comments about RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones:

    Short 8" stero cable with a male 90 degree connector on one end that fits nicely into my MP3 Player and a female connector on the other end like an extension cable with a volume wheel in the middle.

    Now I just unplug the cable from my car, headsets, earbuds, computer, stero and move on without taking the player out of it's case that is on my arm, laying on the seat, etc.

    Looked long and hard before I finally found this and love it even if it might not last forever.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    It's OK

    By Skime2

    from Folsom, CA

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones:

          I have purchased 5-10 of these in my lifetime. They all break - it's just a matter of time. The "NEW" gold plated version is a just a money grab from Radio Shack. Plus, I now have to pull the plug halfway out of my iPod so that both R and L channels will play. If I plug it in all the way, only one channel plays, and I've tried this on an iPod, my phone, and my computer. It's annoying.

          • Primary Use:
          • Working out
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          The Only One Available Anywhere

          By Dave J

          from Andover, MA

          About Me Online Music Listener

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Does the job

          Cons

          • Questionable Construction

          Best Uses

          • With My Computer

          Comments about RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones:

          Devices like this are nearly impossible to find "over the counter". I don't like sending away unless forced to. This headphone volume control is very small to the touch. That detracts somewhat from operating it. On my computer, it doesn't totally cut the volume, but it does what I need it to do _ control the volume. Radio shack was the only place in my area that had such a device. Therefore, it gets high marks just for being available.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Works

          By cartographer

          from Maryland

          About Me Frequent Traveler

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Durable
          • Good Value
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Music
            • Portable Devices
            • Traveling
            • With My Computer
            • Working Out

            Comments about RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones:

            Works well for the job I bought it for...
            No complaints! Originally bought it to use at work to listen to my NOAA wx radio, because the volume control on it is not the best for just listening quietly at my desk, so for that its perfect. Since then, I take it to the gym and is handy for volume control through my phone with headphones instead of having to touch my phone while all sweaty!

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Go Back To The Drawing Board

            By MrScrappyDoo

            from Worcester,Mass.

            About Me Frequent Traveler

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Compact
            • Lenght

            Cons

            • Flimsy Construction
            • Poor Value

            Best Uses

            • Portable Devices
            • Relaxing
            • Traveling

            Comments about RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones:

            I tried it while still at Radio-Shack and even they could not get it to work so I tried another one and I'v used it three times and now my music breaks up.I think there is a loose wire inside the unit because I tried it with other ear buds and it does the same thing.I'm going to try the white one w/a long cord,it's a dollar more w/a diff manufacturer

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            Good tool, but too expensive

            By Joe

            from Wilmongton, De

            About Me Gear Head

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Useful

            Cons

            • Poor Value

            Best Uses

            • Music
            • Portable Devices

            Comments about RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones:

            I liked them when they were under $5, and I needed a volume control because my cell phone's audio jack was too loud. However, I can not bring myself to buy a [$] volume control for a $20 set of headphones.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            (0 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Amazing

            By Joe

            from Franklin Square, New York

            About Me Teenager

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Compact
            • Durable
            • Good Bass
            • Good Value
            • Great Sound
            • Lightweight
            • Stylish

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Music
              • Traveling

              Comments about RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones:

              My friend had this ear phones and he let me try them. They really are awesome. My music sound great, it blocks out the out side noise. I love them in the car so I can tune out my little sister. Now some of my family members are going to get a pair. These are really great.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes

              (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Just threw my second one away

              By Roger the sound tech

              from Colorado Springs, CO

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Compact
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Flimsy Construction
              • Poor Sound

              Best Uses

              • Portable Devices

              Comments about RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones:

              This unit seems to always break one channel after a short time of use. Then you will get crackling and loss of audio. It's a shame because not many volume controls like this have short leads, and I record from line out with a long cable already and all I need is a pot in the circuit. It's not inexpensive, but it's made quite cheaply, as you'll see when you get it out of the package. Not up to usual RS standards.

              • Primary use:
              • Business

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Works Great!

              By Texmac1011

              from Fort Worth, TX

              About Me Frequent Traveler

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Good Value
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Portable Devices
                • Traveling

                Comments about RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones:

                I use this while riding my motorcycle because we all know song volumes vary greatly. I have used this for about 4,000 miles of riding and it has held up great. No loose connections or breaking wires. It is not in my pocket while riding, either. It just blows in the wind.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                nice item, doesn't last

                By squonk

                from Hoosierland, IN

                About Me Audiophile

                Pros

                • Compact
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                • Flimsy Construction
                • Poor Value
                • Uncomfortable

                Best Uses

                • Music
                • Portable Devices

                Comments about RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones:

                This was a great fix for my too-loud MP3 player. However, after one year the 90 degree connection did flake out and I have to get another one. A removeable clip on the volume control so you can attach it to something sould help. To improve: get rid of the gold plating so it is cheaper, volume clip, make connection to device a straight connection, not 90 degrees.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

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