Adapter for iPhone 14Pro to use with IEM?

[Ken1951]

As we're taking a longish flight later this year I want to buy a pair of IEMs to use with my iPhone 14 but I know they don't use Lightning connectors. Any recommendation for the best and most reliable adapter for this use? Likely going to buy something like the 7Hz Zero:2 as I don't anticipate becoming a regular user of IEMs or headphones. Figured you all would be able to point me in the right direction! Thanks!!

 

[mugbot]

For most IEMs the Apple lightning to 3.5mm dongle works really well.

 

[Misguided]

+1 for the apple dongle.

 

[enricoclaudio]

I use the 7Hz Zero 2 with the lighting Apple dongle and they sound amazing. They get pretty loud. iPhone 14 Pro Max is my phone.

 

[JoetheLion]

+1 for the apple dongle.

 

[VariousArtists]

I like the Apple dongle except that it's not very durable that's bent hundreds of times in my pocket, I wish they offered a braided version

 

[staticV3]

For something potentially more durable, take a look at the ddHiFi TC35C.

 

[Ken1951]

https://www.amazon.com/JSAUX-Lightn...sprefix=iem+adapter+for+iphone,aps,108&sr=8-5

Anyone with any experience with something like this?

 

[Ken1951]

For something potentially more durable, take a look at the ddHiFi TC35C.

That looks to be for USB-C connection?

 

[TheWalkman]

https://www.amazon.com/JSAUX-Lightning-Headphone-Certified-Compatible/dp/B086D42KGP/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3TIOWIZYXBQXL&keywords=iem+adapter+for+iphone&qid=1706055119&sprefix=iem+adapter+for+iphone,aps,108&sr=8-5

Anyone with any experience with something like this?

Ken,

As Amir has noted, the Apple Dongle (DAC) is a the product to beat.

Here’s a review of the USB C version:

Review: Apple vs Google USB-C Headphone Adapters

This is a review, detailed measurements and comparison of Apple's USB-C adapter to the current and last version of Google Pixel headphone adapters. The Apple adapter costs just $9 including one day shipping for free. The Google dongle costs $12. Not that any of these are large by any stretch...

www.audiosciencereview.com

The Apple Dongle is an impressive product for $10. Yes, the wire is thin - some have speculated that this was designed to sacrifice the wire rather than the lightning connector should the dongle be yanked hard, say in an accidental drop, etc. My workaround to this is by adding a short length of shrink wrap tubing to the length of the cord.



I‘ve done this to the four I own and never had an issue. Works great.

(How are things in Blacksburg?)

 

[Ken1951]

Ken,

As Amir has noted, the Apple Dongle (DAC) is a the product to beat.

Here’s a review of the USB C version:

Review: Apple vs Google USB-C Headphone Adapters

This is a review, detailed measurements and comparison of Apple's USB-C adapter to the current and last version of Google Pixel headphone adapters. The Apple adapter costs just $9 including one day shipping for free. The Google dongle costs $12. Not that any of these are large by any stretch...

www.audiosciencereview.com

The Apple Dongle is an impressive product for $10. Yes, the wire is thin - some have speculated that this was designed to sacrifice the wire rather than the lightning connector should the dongle be yanked hard, say in an accidental drop, etc. My workaround to this is by adding a short length of shrink wrap tubing to the length of the cord.

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I‘ve done this to the four I own and never had an issue. Works great.

(How are things in Blacksburg?)

Things in Blacksburg are good. A high of 17F on Saturday and it was 60F today! Students are back and all is right with the world here!

 

[staticV3]

That looks to be for USB-C connection?

There's a Lightning version as well.

 

[mc.god]

A bit pricier but you can consider Jcally JM10, it has good dac-amp onboard and no fixed cable, so you can swap it if it breaks ore use with other type of source changing connector.
Since their JM20 measures pretty well I would be confident it's the same.
You can buy just lightning version o with all 3 cables.

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005005135219456.html

 

[StellarPhenoma]

There is absolutely zero need to go for anything other than the Apple Dongle for most portable use cases.

 

[wunderkind]

The Apple Dongle cable feels flimsy. Apart from that it's no better nor worse than one of the noname brands from Amazon to my ears anyway.

 

[StellarPhenoma]

The Apple Dongle cable feels flimsy. Apart from that it's no better nor worse than one of the noname brands from Amazon to my ears anyway.

You should really read the review here, by amirm, on it: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...pple-vs-google-usb-c-headphone-adapters.5541/

It's… So much better than the usual cheap trash on Amazon.

It is just cheap feeling.

 

[wunderkind]

Like sportscars, I enjoy the driving experience than stare at dyno charts.
I appreciate Amir or anyone who put the effort into the producing squiggly lines, at the end of the day I listen with my ears.....not eyes.
Maybe my noname Amazon was just that good.