Switch between headphones

[LagResponsibly]

Hey there,

 

I have two pairs of headphones right now , and I listen to both of them quite often. I primarily listen to them through my PC, however if I want to change to the other pair I have to unplug and re-plug which gets a bit annoying. I wondered if anyone had any idea of an easier way to swap between them that still retained their audio quality.

 

Thanks in advance

[Dabasepc]

Y splitter?

 

[LagResponsibly]

Just now, Dabasepc said:

Y splitter?

I'd thought of that, but I'd rather they weren't both playing the music that I was listening too, as one pair is open and the other is closed and I use the closed pair at night so I don't wake people up.

[LHJKO]

have one plug into a usb adapter and one into the audio ports then u can switch in windows

https://www.amazon.ca/TROND-Headphone-Microphone-Plug-N-Play-Compatible/dp/B014ANW4VU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489943985&sr=8-1&keywords=headphone+to+usb

[Sneling]

I think that you would be better off with a hardware solution. I've worked with the Presonus Monitor Station v2, and it works fine. I believe you get 3 speakers out and 4 headphones, which is plenty for you. Of course, you should look at smaller and hopefully less expensive audio switches options, but this is the type of thing I'd recommend.

 

[doits]

I use this:https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Pro-PHA40-4-Channel-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B003M8NVFS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490047897&sr=8-1&keywords=pyle+headphone+amp   just get some 1/4 adapters if using 3.5mm. I use so I can have headphones, speakers, and earbuds all connected. 

 

Edit: May not be able to power more thirsty headphones, it is more of a splitter than amp imo. Behringer makes the same design but look at reviews