Reddit reviews Sony R800 / R800X EC250 Headphones Adaptor (1249-0456)

This should fix the problem for most MFi headsets.

It reverses the switched leads.

You couldn't be more wrong, as long as the headset support OMPT then it will work out of the box. However most phone headsets are CTIA.

The alternative is you will have to purchase an adapter to convert CTIA to OMPT http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009HW15UG/

http://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/1zsoh5/beats_apple_earbuds_and_similar_mfi_headsets_will/


Im not sure how it will work out but I ordered these off ebay for my ubeats.


http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Original-Sony-Ericsson-EC250-cable-Earphone-Converter-Adapter-OMTP-CTIA-/321340666409?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item4ad1657229

Same as (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-EC250-Headphones-Adaptor-1249-0456/dp/B009HW15UG/) only in US

They are 20 business day shipping so it will still be a couple weeks before i receive the adapter and can check that it works.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009HW15UG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-EC250-Headphones-Adaptor-1249-0456/dp/B009HW15UG

It follows a different wiring standard, you can make non-compliant headphones AKA just about literally all modern headphones work with it by using this adapter.

From the description.

"Sony Ericsson phones follow the OMTP standard along with other manufacturers, while other follows the CTIA standard. The difference of these two standards is the wiring to the 3.5mm plug. Therefore if you connect a CTIA headset to a Sony Ericsson phone, you might get reduced functionality or it might not work at all (depending on accessory and phone model). If your headset is listed as "compatible with iPhone" it follows the CTIA standard. If you have a headset that follows the CTIA standard that you would like to use with your Sony Ericsson phone, this adapter 1249-0456 EC250 converts it to OMTP."

For now this may be the best method to avoid needing a new pair of headphones since your cable doesn't detach. only costs a few bucks but you need [this] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009HW15UG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A31BFY1IB0MQY9), and [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1420697287&sr=8-8&keywords=3.5mm+mic). Ill let you know if I stumble across anything else

You would need a CTIA to OMTP converter to get all your made for iphone gear work. Like this one

Had the same problem. Just buy one of these!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009HW15UG/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cheapest fix you'll find. It worked for me!

FYI - couple reviews say this didn't work for Beats/Xbox One use http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009HW15UG/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0VCV3R9KHCHTJJZPP6KM&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970559082&pf_rd_i=desktop#customerReviews

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009HW15UG/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

Got more info from https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/21buru/getting_your_chat_adapter_to_work_properly_a/

> Most PC headsets fall under this category, since basically all PCs have separate mic and speaker ports to allow stereo sound. Purchase This to hook up the speakers and mic together and plug the remaining port into the chat adapter. If the mic still doesn't work, purchase the OMTP to CTIA adapter in the link above under the 3.5mm 3 black band setup.

And I think this is the link you may need, but double check me on that: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-EC250-Headphones-Adaptor-1249-0456/dp/B009HW15UG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395760523&sr=8-1&keywords=omtp+to+ctia+adapter

This and this converts the CTIA to OMTP. Couldn't find a cable that converts OMTP to a normal 3.5mm TRS with the correct wiring.

I think at this point your best bet is to ask /u/joshlove to make you one.

I have one cable lying around which I made for testing purposes but it has a short or bad soldering in one of the connectors. I could send it to him for fixing and he could ship to you but that'd that anywhere between 10 to 28 days to even get there from here.

Edit: this should work.

Hey there,
I'm about to try the same thing you do.
I have Apple Earpods and I want to use them with the Sony Dual Shock 4 Controller.

Actually they work fine, except the strange beep sound in background my buddies are hearing.

If I set the mic input volume on PS4 very low the beep seems to be very quiet, but my friends are not very able to hear me. If I set the input volume up the beep gets louder and my friends always complain about it.

I'm about to try this Adapter: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-EC250-Headphones-Adaptor-1249-0456/dp/B009HW15UG

I hope it works.

Anyone has an idea?
sorry for me english btw ;-)

I bought a pair of Sennheisers HD569, and while they sound fine on my phone, unless I plug them directly at the back of my PC, they get distortion, likely because of their low impedance (23 ohms versus my old pair being 50). The 3.5 cable it came bundled with is far too short to reach the back of the computer. Connecting the cable in front of the machine has the same effect as connecting it to an extension. The 6.3 cable it came with is long enough, but I have nothing to connect it to, and even if I did, constantly swapping the two cables when switching from my computer to my phone seems like an almighty bother.

I also cannot return the headphones due to Best Buy's policy on hygiene despite buying them today.

What would be the best solution to fix my problem? I like how the headphones sound, but I need a way to connect them to my home computer beyond the 1.2 meter cable provided.

EDIT: I used a small converter that came with an old Sony Ericsson handheld, specifically this one; https://www.amazon.ca/Sony-R800x-Headphones-Adaptor-1249-0456/dp/B009HW15UG

It seems to work with my extension cable but not the front of the computer case. Could anyone explain to me how this works specifically? I'd assume this means that the 1.2 meter cable provided with the headphones is based on the CTIA standard? I have no idea what the specs are for this cable.

Could be that your adapter mixes the lines together in OMTP standard (left, right, mic, ground), while the xbox stereo adapter likes the CTIA standard (left, right, ground, mic).

This is an adapter that can switch between the two (it just swaps the last two pins). (searched for CTIA OMTP adapter)

Have you considered a simple converter?:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-EC250-Headphones-Adaptor-1249-0456/dp/B009HW15UG

Maybe it would work.

Well OP also stated if it didn't work with the splitter that you also need to purchase:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-EC250-Headphones-Adaptor-1249-0456/dp/B009HW15UG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395760523&sr=8-1&keywords=omtp+to+ctia+adapter

May be worth a shot spending a couple of bucks instead of buying a new headset. Maybe buy it from a store that will allow you to return it if it doesn't work.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-EC250-Headphones-Adaptor-1249-0456/dp/B009HW15UG/ref=sr_1_36?ie=UTF8&qid=1396757517&sr=8-36&keywords=sony+headset+adapter

Are these the ones your considering getting
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-EC250-Headphones-Adaptor-1249-0456/dp/B009HW15UG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395760523&sr=8-1&keywords=omtp+to+ctia+adapter

Would something like this allow it to work?

OK, so on the 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter that comes with the headset adapter, which site is CTIA and which is OMTP? The Female takes in OMTP and the male is CTIA, or the other way around?

So would the combination of this and this work?

Yep, there's two different standards for mic+audio out there. This should work? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009HW15UG/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009HW15UG

This will fix your mic issue on your beats.