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Hello!!! I need some help with earbuds...

Zoie1luv

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I'm new to iPad and I'm wondering if there is something I can buy, like an adapter, that will allow you to plug in two sets of headphones? Also, can I use any earbuds? Thank you...
 

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Hi. Yes, you can use any earbuds. Most electronic supply stores can provide a splitter made just for earphones to allow two people to listen at the same time.
 

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As the previous poster suggested, an audio cable splitter should work just fine. You can easily purchase these from Amazon or at Radio Shack.

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Just let you know that a standard splitter will decrease the volume but have heard of a device that doesn't so I will research it a bit more for you if you like.
 

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I have the one below, which lets each listener adjust volume slightly (nowhere near as much as if you were listening splitter-free). I also find the volume lower while splitting, compared to when not splitting, but it's OK. YMMV

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-SmartShare-Headphone-Splitter-Individual/dp/B000EHCYBC/ref=dp_cp_ob_cps_title_1]Amazon.com: Griffin SmartShare Headphone Splitter with Individual Volume Control: Electronics[/ame]



Oh, I've tried three kinds of earbuds on the splitter and they all work fine, including the freebie earbuds that come with some iDevices. I've also tried some marshmallow-type ones that cost about 15 bucks and some noise-canceling ones that cost about 100 bucks.
 
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Thank you so much!!! I think that I will order this, but since it's coming from Australia I don't think that I'll get it in time...so for now I'll have to just use a regular splitter. Once I get the other one though, I'll let you know how they work once I get them. I really appreciate your help!!! :)
 

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Glad to help, might buy one for myself so who ever buys first let's leave a review o.k.
 
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Will do...thank you everyone for all of your help :)
 

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does using a splitter split the sound by 50% as well, or is there some amplifier that prevents it. Im also looking into getting a splitter but im worried about how low the sound will be.
 

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fourier said:
does using a splitter split the sound by 50% as well, or is there some amplifier that prevents it. Im also looking into getting a splitter but im worried about how low the sound will be.

I believe when using a standard splitter the power will be louder in one side than the other. Therefor a amplified splitter like the one on eBay allows both parties to hear the sound at a standard level and can only adjust the sound level to one listeners taste unless the feature for dual sound is available ( like volume control on the headphones ).
 

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splitter volumes

I purchased a nifty splitter that had separate volume controls.
 

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