Re: Enjoying mp3's in stereo
- From: "Tinman" <mlynch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2005 14:11:52 -0700
Patate wrote:
> I wish to use Tréo's 650 ability to play mp3's to the fullest extent.
> Like an IPod.
>
> Having a 2 G SD card, and Pocket Tunes, I now only lack a very good
> pair of stereo earphones.
>
>
> First question: will an adapter permit me to use standard walkman
> earphones, or does one need phones with a microphone to work ?
>
All you need is a 2.5mm-to-3.5mm stereo adapter (2.5mm male, 3.5mm
female). But as the Treo 650's headset jack can be fragile, I don't
recommend using a straight adapter (too much leverage pulling on the
jack). There are several adapters that work better: there is an "L"
shaped adapter as well as a wired adapter (very short wire). These
adapters are readily available on Ebay or at Treo-centric Websites
(i.e., Treocentral.com). Or even from Palm.
As audio is also available via the multi-connecter, at least one company
is developing a headphone adapter that doesn't need the headset jack at
all:
"http://discussion.treocentral.com/showthread.php?t=92517";
Finally, you can buy a stereo headset that works for music, as well as
with the phone (a "hybrid" adapter). These contain a mic, and don't need
an adapter at all. Palm sells one of these themselves:
"http://web.palm.com/products/Product.jhtml?id=80018&cat=20023";
They also sell the L-adapter to use standard 3.5mm headphones:
"http://web.palm.com/products/Product.jhtml?id=80006&cat=20023";
> Second question: do good quality earphone exist for such a small jack
> ?
See above--you can use any 3.5mm headphones you want. You are
more-limited in selecting hybrid headsets (stereo/phone/mic) that do
contain the 2.5mm plug standard.
>
> Third question: do such phone with a wireless Bluetooth connection
> exist ?
The Treo 650 does not support the profile needed for stereo Bluetooth
headphones. There were rumors that it could be added, or added via a
hack. But I am unaware if anyone has actually accomplished this.
A normal Bluetooth headset is generally good for only phone calls (if
that, in some cases). However, there is at least one software app that
lets you re-route other sounds to a standard Bluetooth headset. But the
bitrate of a Bluetooth headset is rather low, using it for music is IMO
a rather poor experience--and of course it won't be in stereo.
>
> What solutions for listening to the Tréo in stereo have *you* found ?
I have both a 2.5mm-to-3.5mm adapter--so I can use any headphones I
like--as well as the hybrid headset (so I can listen to music, and use
the phone at the same time--the music stops when a call comes in). I
also have a Bluetooth headset as well as a wired (mono) phone headset
(the one included with the Treo).
I find the quality quite acceptable when listening to music. But I do
recommend getting VolumeCare, which can help increase the Treo's output
volume. I also recommend Pocket Tunes (Deluxe) which is IMO a lot better
than the included RealPlayer. With PocketTunes Deluxe, you can listen to
Internet radio and Shoutcast streams--literally hundreds of choices.
While Sprint's Vision (CDMA 1x) isn't fast enough to support
high-fidelity streams, I have found the quality very acceptable (and
with unlimited Vision, it doesn't cost anything extra--besides the price
of Pocket Tunes Deluxe).
--
Mike
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