View Full Version : Cord with remote is way too long!
bgundu
05-12-2003, 10:50 AM
I find that the headphones with the remote attached is way too long. The ideal position for the remote should be at your chest. Are there any aftermarket earphones that have a very short cable?
Thanks,
Bob
iCamp
05-12-2003, 03:34 PM
Sony Fontopia MDR-EX70SP has a short cord that works perfectly with the remote cord.
selcouth
05-12-2003, 07:49 PM
note it's going to be very hard to find those as they've been discontinued.. the EX71SL's are the same thing.. only better :D they replaced the previous model
gizmo53
05-12-2003, 08:10 PM
Two words: Twistie Tie
dean0
05-13-2003, 03:00 PM
the remote cord is longer because they wanted you to be able to use it while your ipod was in a back-pack or bag. it kinda makes sense, if you wanted to use it when it as close to you, why do you need the remote (i know, i know, if it's in a case you can't access it). the earphones are long because they had to also be able to be used without the remote, directly to the ipod, hence 5 feet of cord!
kamj12
05-14-2003, 12:09 AM
Originally posted by dean0
the remote cord is longer because they wanted you to be able to use it while your ipod was in a back-pack or bag. it kinda makes sense, if you wanted to use it when it as close to you, why do you need the remote (i know, i know, if it's in a case you can't access it). the earphones are long because they had to also be able to be used without the remote, directly to the ipod, hence 5 feet of cord!
lol....u're so right!!
iamaustin
05-18-2003, 03:01 AM
It would be nice if they could make a removable cord for the remote. These cords are on my seinhieser headphones. You can take out the cord that plugs into the headphones and the listening source. That way you could buy and chose how long you want the cord to be.
Kenny
05-18-2003, 03:44 AM
What would of been nice is if Apple took some notes from the companies in the Minidisc community. They should of bundled shortcord earbuds with the remotes (and possibly included an extention cord).
casdavies
05-18-2003, 09:49 AM
true - I use Sony Eggos which were designed for MD and the cord is only about a foot long. That said, who is going to use the included earbuds? They are truly gash. If you're going to spend so much money on an mp3 player then get a decent pair of headphones.