Does it exist ?

[Donut417]

Due to circumstances I use earbuds for my TV audio. Currently Im using a 2.1 channel Logitech speakers to convert the RCA out from my TV to use my headphones. My Logitech speakers have RCA and 3.5mm inputs. The issue is I have limited spaces and Im looking to try to clear out some stuff. I dont use the Speakers at all. So I was wondering if there is a converter or what ever you would call it that has RCA In as well as Optical in (In case I eventually in the future get a new TV and it doesn't have RCA Out) to headphones out and it needs to have volume control. I dont want to spend a lot of money, all Im driving is a pair of cheap Samsung earbuds that I think came from a Galaxy S7, though I have considered better earbuds in the future maybe. Really I just need to know what this device would be called, this way I can see what the costs are going to be. 

[Electronics Wizardy]

a headphone amp will do this but no optical on most of them. YOu need a dac for that.

 

Here is a cheap exmple https://www.amazon.com/TNP-Portable-Headphones-Amplifier-Headphone/dp/B076JC45M4/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=headphone+amp+rca&qid=1604120239&s=audio-video-accessories&sr=1-2

[Donut417]

11 hours ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

a headphone amp will do this but no optical on most of them. YOu need a dac for that.

 

Here is a cheap exmple https://www.amazon.com/TNP-Portable-Headphones-Amplifier-Headphone/dp/B076JC45M4/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=headphone+amp+rca&qid=1604120239&s=audio-video-accessories&sr=1-2

Yeah I seen that one. I was hoping for a drop in solution, with all the capabilities I wanted. I guess Ill just stick with what I have, and my next TV will determine what I need in the future. Just gotta figure out where to hide the sub, as its currently sitting on top of my night stand, along with the right speaker and network switch. 

[Blue4130]

17 hours ago, Donut417 said:

Due to circumstances I use earbuds for my TV audio. Currently Im using a 2.1 channel Logitech speakers to convert the RCA out from my TV to use my headphones. My Logitech speakers have RCA and 3.5mm inputs. The issue is I have limited spaces and Im looking to try to clear out some stuff. I dont use the Speakers at all. So I was wondering if there is a converter or what ever you would call it that has RCA In as well as Optical in (In case I eventually in the future get a new TV and it doesn't have RCA Out) to headphones out and it needs to have volume control. I dont want to spend a lot of money, all Im driving is a pair of cheap Samsung earbuds that I think came from a Galaxy S7, though I have considered better earbuds in the future maybe. Really I just need to know what this device would be called, this way I can see what the costs are going to be. 

If you could use the volume control on the TV then it would be one simple cable. Doesn't get much smaller than that. 

 

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32858784068.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.50f62baaMQCnOI&browser_id=09d1768108cc4394976782a2c6ab8828&aff_trace_key=&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=jnmef13p5ggcawjv17580a9abb6714159a21b87b30&gclid=&_imgsrc_=ae01.alicdn.com%2Fkf%2FHTB1vKMgfpOWBuNjy0Fiq6xFxVXaO.jpg_640x640Q90.jpg

 

Add this to the rca to 3.5 and you get volume control. 

[Donut417]

1 minute ago, Blue4130 said:

f you could use the volume control on the TV then it would be one simple cable. Doesn't get much smaller than that. 

Volume control only works with built in speakers. Thats why I use 15 feet of RCA cable to get my speakers connected at my night stand. This way I can control the volume. Also, I wanted RCA and Optical Inputs as I might get a new TV in the future that doesn't have RCA out, as not all TV's have this. So I think Im just going to figure out how to hid the sub under my bed maybe and just deal with what I have until I have a new TV, then Ill grab a DAC or something. 

[Blue4130]

4 minutes ago, Donut417 said:

Volume control only works with built in speakers. Thats why I use 15 feet of RCA cable to get my speakers connected at my night stand. This way I can control the volume. Also, I wanted RCA and Optical Inputs as I might get a new TV in the future that doesn't have RCA out, as not all TV's have this. So I think Im just going to figure out how to hid the sub under my bed maybe and just deal with what I have until I have a new TV, then Ill grab a DAC or something. 

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/4000480740351.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.5644435eSzu8ss&browser_id=09d1768108cc4394976782a2c6ab8828&aff_trace_key=&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=jnmef13p5ggcawjv17580b29b73b28a88de1552b74&gclid=&_imgsrc_=ae01.alicdn.com%2Fkf%2FH6714af784d934758b04f3b73d38cdd9bW.jpg_640x640Q90.jpg

 

$7 and smaller than your 2.1

[Donut417]

Just now, Blue4130 said:

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/4000480740351.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.5644435eSzu8ss&browser_id=09d1768108cc4394976782a2c6ab8828&aff_trace_key=&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=jnmef13p5ggcawjv17580b29b73b28a88de1552b74&gclid=&_imgsrc_=ae01.alicdn.com%2Fkf%2FH6714af784d934758b04f3b73d38cdd9bW.jpg_640x640Q90.jpg

 

$7 and smaller than your 2.1

I dont think your under standing the issue. The TV only has RCA out of audio. I wanted something with RCA and Optical due to the fact my TV is like 7 years old and I might buy a new one eventually. I dont want to buy a DAC or anything and have to replace it down the road because I dont have the right ports. The fact is I see a lot of these newer TV's dont have RCA out anymore. So Ill just wait till the TV gets replaced and see where the cards fall then.

[Blue4130]

12 minutes ago, Donut417 said:

I dont think your under standing the issue. The TV only has RCA out of audio. I wanted something with RCA and Optical due to the fact my TV is like 7 years old and I might buy a new one eventually. I dont want to buy a DAC or anything and have to replace it down the road because I dont have the right ports. The fact is I see a lot of these newer TV's dont have RCA out anymore. So Ill just wait till the TV gets replaced and see where the cards fall then.

I understand. I gave you two options that are about $7 each. You want them combined into one box. You have two options. Get a dac/Amp combo, or tape my two solutions together.

[Donut417]

2 minutes ago, Blue4130 said:

I understand. I gave you two options that are about $7 each. You want them combined into one box. You have two options. Get a dac/Amp combo, or tape my two solutions together.

Thats because I wanted ONE Box, not two. Which is why Im sticking with what I have for now. Secondly, No way Im buying anything from Ali express. For one I would like to get it soon rather than 5 months from now. Shipping is still kinda of an issue and things are only getting worse again my the US. 

[Blue4130]

3 hours ago, Donut417 said:

Thats because I wanted ONE Box, not two. Which is why Im sticking with what I have for now. Secondly, No way Im buying anything from Ali express. For one I would like to get it soon rather than 5 months from now. Shipping is still kinda of an issue and things are only getting worse again my the US. 

Just trying to help. I guess you are on a tight budget since you are using an old 2.1 to do this. How much are you willing to throw at this problem? 

[Donut417]

5 minutes ago, Blue4130 said:

Just trying to help. I guess you are on a tight budget since you are using an old 2.1 to do this. How much are you willing to throw at this problem? 

Its not the budget. They dont make what I want from what @Electronics Wizardyhas stated. I dont want TWO boxes. I want one small item that I can maybe velcro to my wall. Also Im only buying from Newegg, Amazon or a local store. But the fact that what I want doesn't exist in a single box, means Ill just wait till the TV is replaced. If it has RCA then Ill buy an AMP, if not Ill buy a DAC. 

 

Ill just shove the left speaker and sub under the bed, and the right speaker has the volume control and headphone jack, so thats the only thing I need. If push comes to shove I can look at a bluetooth transmitter for the TV and some wireless earbuds. 

[Electronics Wizardy]

Just now, Donut417 said:

Its not the budget. They dont make what I want from what @Electronics Wizardyhas stated. I dont want TWO boxes. I want one small item that I can maybe velcro to my wall. Also Im only buying from Newegg, Amazon or a local store. But the fact that what I want doesn't exist in a single box, means Ill just wait till the TV is replaced. If it has RCA then Ill buy an AMP, if not Ill buy a DAC. 

 

Ill just shove the left speaker and sub under the bed, and the right speaker has the volume control and headphone jack, so thats the only thing I need. If push comes to shove I can look at a bluetooth transmitter for the TV and some wireless earbuds. 

Id just get a tv with a headphone out, then there are no extra poxes.

 

Also what tv do you have? Many tvs let you use the rca outputs basically as headphones outputs and adjust the volume with the tv volume.

[Donut417]

Just now, Electronics Wizardy said:

Id just get a tv with a headphone out, then there are no extra poxes.

 

Also what tv do you have? Many tvs let you use the rca outputs basically as headphones outputs and adjust the volume with the tv volume.

Its an old Samsung 720p set from like 7 years ago. Model number LN32B360. I know for a fact the volume control on the TV stops working when external speakers are selected. 

 

Not many of the newer sets have headphone outputs. My TV actually  does, but it only works on VGA input. 

[Blue4130]

56 minutes ago, Donut417 said:

Its an old Samsung 720p set from like 7 years ago. Model number LN32B360. I know for a fact the volume control on the TV stops working when external speakers are selected. 

 

Not many of the newer sets have headphone outputs. My TV actually  does, but it only works on VGA input. 

Every TV that I find has some form of analog out. Even the newest oleds. From that it's a simple cable to convert to headphones. And a $5 Amp to get a volume knob.