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not the other guy, but... any advice how to find a decent usb-c to audio jack dongle? i've ordered a cheap one and it's absolutely unusable, horrible sound quality and constant noticeable static. not feeling like gambling on another one.

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Apple's USB-C to headphone dongle works on Android, I believe, and is regularly reviewed to have the same audio quality as comparably expensive DACs. It's $9

It doesn't receive enough power on Android for some reason, you'll find the max volume it can push out much lower than other dongles. It also doesn't support volume buttons on Android. Can't fault the sound quality though.

That adapter is so flimsy. I don't think it would last repeated use.

It’s been around for so long, and the Lightning version for even longer, that if it was a serious problem we would know by now.

That is implying anyone actually uses them day to day instead of just springing for airpods.

Edit: also https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/b7vjo9/anything_mor...

A person literally using it on a trampoline is not a good example.

Nice job moving those goal posts.

What about jogging? Not a good example either?

It does sound good, but not very durable. I got one recently because i got a phone without a headphone jack foolishly thinking I'd just buy an adapter and it broke the second time I used it, just making clicking noises.

Safe to assume you're in the US? In EU, or another country with reasonable return policy, I'd buy such a dongle in an electronics shops, try it on the spot and refund if it's non comformant.

I have no idea what this comment means because this is exactly how it works in the US as well.

Maybe I phrased myself wrong. The actual law in EU countries is that you can return products "no questions asked" within 14 days of purchase. In this context non comformant might mean either doesn't work, or I don't like it.

If that's the case in the US, I've learned something new. Generally, based on comments, there seem to be fewer consumer protection laws over there.

europe, but i ordered it online and shipping it back just isnt worth the effort. i guess it's a decent idea, but physical stores around here just add such a massive markup, sometimes triple the price....

... don't buy a cheap one?

Meizu makes a good one IMO. Sturdy cable and good sound quality.

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