Maxell HP-20 Headphone Extension Cord with Adapters
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Customer Review: More like 10 Feet
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this extension cord solely because it claimed to be 20 feet long -- so I could listen to CDs while doing computer work.The cord, plus the 5-foot cord on the headphones, would give me about 25 feet -- more than I needed for the distance.
However, this cord was so tightly spiraled that it stretched only about 10 feet before the plug pulled out -- useless for my purpose. I have been straightening it between the doorknobs on two doors off and on ever since I got it, but it still hasn't straightened out enough for me to use it.
The sound quality is good, but I don't need a headset when I'm in the living room with the stereo. Unless and until the doorknob caper works -- and I'm about to give up -- I wasted my money. Which means, BTW, I also wasted my money on the headset --which I bought solely because I could get a 20-ft extension cord.
I think the manufacturer should have been candid about the distance this cord actually will reach -- which is only about half the stated distance. Saying "up to 20 feet" is, IMO, an unreasonable exaggeration.
Customer Review: Very good
Summary: 5 Stars
Many of the other reviews have already touched on the ups and downs of this product. The sound quality and durability are very good, and the adapters are very handy--especially the two-prong airplane adapter. The cord is a bit heavy, but that comes with it's length and sturdy construction.
Here's a tip: I needed an extension because I move around a lot in my office. I don't often have to leave my chair, though--I just roll around between bookcases, filing cabinets, and my desk. What I've done is attach a velcro tie to the end of the extension cord near where the headphones plug in. Then I can quickly tie it to the arm of my chair. The cable stretches to let me reach any part of the room, and I have enough length on the headphone cord to allow me to stand up. Since the only weight on the headphones comes from their own cord, I don't notice the weight of the extension.
Customer Review: You need this!
Summary: 5 Stars
You need this. Especially the extension cord. Noticed how the cord of headphones has gotten shorter and shorter? I use it at the office to listen to whatever on my computer which is under the desk and away from where I sit, impossible to use the headphones *and* be at a normal position at the same time. I use it at home when watching TV next to another person reading the paper. Without the extension the TV is not far enough for me to see the entire screen.
We use the extension and double plug to watch movies on the computer when away from home and our nice Bose computer speakers. We use it to connect the CD/Radio to the Bose speakers (instead of its own). We use it. We use it a lot.
The adapters were not my reason for buying this. They were just an extra bonus. Especially the splitter.
Customer Review: Works great for me!
Summary: 5 Stars
Maybe Maxell has redesigned the cord since the previous set of reviews, but it is working great for me.
I was very hesitant to buy the the cord because of the past poor reviews but figured it was worth giving a chance since all I wanted to do was be able to listen to Napster while running on my treadmill at home and my other alternatives were either 1) buy an MP3 player (expensive) or 2) crank up the volume on the computer loud enough to be heard over the motor of the treadmill (not too nice for the rest of the family). I have the cord stretched to it's full 20' length, from one room into another, with no loss in sound quality and the connections have all stayed tight and never popped loose (something that has surprised me given the tension on the cord).
Customer Review: Very handy!
Summary: 4 Stars
This extension cord is a lifesaver. I recently installed a very noisy air conditioner in my apartment and as a result I could not hear my TV without blasting the sound. Not wanting to be "that neighbor," I invested in this cord so I could watch TV with headphones. I'll echo what others have said: the cord transmits sound very well even through my rinky little iPod headphones, though the coil is pretty tight and reaching to 20 feet is a stretch (pun slightly intended). I'm fine with that because the jacks on the cord are very secure (no slipping) and I only need about 10 feet of extension, but if you're looking to use this for longer distances, then I'd suggest buying two cords. Still, ten bucks is a good value for this handy little product.