I keep my iPhone in my front jeans pocket, with the headphone port pointed up. It's hard to believe that I'm putting too much strain connector. But then again, why the hell does this keep happening? Is there something I'm not thinking of? It's definitely the headphones, I've tried them in different devices.
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Tom Scola - May 12, 2016 3:38:11 am PDT #24812 of 25496
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Jesse - May 12, 2016 5:50:40 am PDT #24813 of 25496
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
That sounds bananas, and my only suggestion is to get headphones at Radio Shack and buy the warranty. When they stop working, you get a new pair.
SuziQ - May 12, 2016 5:57:18 am PDT #24814 of 25496
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
CJ goes through earbud headphones like crazy. I've bought cheap ones and nicer ones and price doesn't seem to make a difference. Will have to look into Radio Shack. Though, I don't know if we have one around us anymore as the one I knew of has closed.
Gudanov - May 12, 2016 6:11:22 am PDT #24815 of 25496
Coding and Sleeping
I'm partial to Panasonic earbuds as they seem to hold up are comfortable and come in a variety of colors. Haven't had any break yet.
Don't have an opinion about audio quality. I'm sort of tone deaf so I rarely notice the difference between different brands.
My problem is that I can't get any headphones to plug into my phone. I can't see that there's anything in the socket, but I still can't push the plug all the way in.
omnis_audis - May 12, 2016 6:46:34 am PDT #24816 of 25496
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
I keep my iPhone in my front jeans pocket, with the headphone port pointed up. It's hard to believe that I'm putting too much strain connector. But then again, why the hell does this keep happening? Is there something I'm not thinking of? It's definitely the headphones, I've tried them in different devices.
Tight jeans, small pocket, are you sitting with the phone in your pocket and headphones plugged in? That could totally tweak them. I'd suggest taking the phone out of your pocket when sitting.
If you are already doing that, I dunno.
Toddson - May 12, 2016 7:19:16 am PDT #24817 of 25496
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
or the hotness of the Scola is melting something ....
NoiseDesign - May 12, 2016 11:45:32 am PDT #24818 of 25496
Our wings are not tired
Do you even use anything to clean the cable? Is it an internal short or does the cable show physical wear at the point of failure?
Jessica - May 12, 2016 4:55:43 pm PDT #24819 of 25496
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
You could switch to these? No headphone jack to worry about! (I'm on my second pair, the first lasted over two years.)
omnis_audis - May 12, 2016 8:07:33 pm PDT #24820 of 25496
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
or the hotness of the Scola is melting something ....this! Scola is hot enough to melt solder!
Gris - May 13, 2016 4:47:09 pm PDT #24821 of 25496
Hey. New board.
Yeah I'm loving Bluetooth earbuds these days.
I just ordered a pair of the Anker magnetic Bluetooth earbuds after the super cheap $12 ones I got a while ago cracked open. The Anker have stellar reviews. My wife loves hers. But remembering to charge is a drag.