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Nerdydude101
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So i was wondering, if i connected two headsets in parallel before the jack would it send the same sounds to both head sets?
Connecting headphones in parallel?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the feasibility and implications of connecting two headsets in parallel before the audio jack. It touches on practical applications and potential issues related to audio output and headphone efficiency.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant questions whether connecting two headsets in parallel would send the same sounds to both headsets.
- Another participant confirms that it would send the same sounds and mentions the use of a splitter to achieve this connection.
- A different participant notes that while connecting two headsets typically works, the source must be capable of driving both, and issues may arise with more than two headsets.
- Concerns are raised about the varying efficiency of headphones, suggesting that connecting a very efficient headset with an inefficient one could lead to significant volume discrepancies between the two.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that connecting two headsets in parallel will send the same audio signal to both, but there is disagreement regarding the potential issues related to headphone efficiency and the ability of the audio source to drive multiple headsets.
Contextual Notes
There are limitations regarding the assumptions about headphone efficiency and the capabilities of the audio source, which are not fully explored in the discussion.
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DrClaude
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Windadct
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Yes - you can typically use a splitter for this - it will have a single male plug for the source, and then 2 female jacks for each of the headphones. The source does need to be able to drive both headphones, in my experience I have not had a problem with 2 - but if you parallel more of them it will become a problem. -- Here in the States these are available at radio shack, you may want to bring the headphones in there are a few sizes of plugs.
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cjl
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The one potential issue here is that headphones can vary widely in efficiency, and if you connect a very efficient set in parallel with an inefficient set, you might barely be able to hear anything on one set, while the other set is extremely loud. Other than that though, you shouldn't have any problems.
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