Detail 01
1/4 in TRS female to 3.5 mm male
The 1/4 in end accepts a plug, the small end goes into your headphones. Direction matters — it is not reversible.
Product detailSKU #1321473137721
HosaMHE100.5 Balanced 1/4" TRS Female to Right-Angle Stereo 3.5mm Male Headphone Adapter 6 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 6 in adapter that turns a balanced 1/4 in TRS output into a 3.5 mm plug, for running earbuds or small headphones from studio gear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Plugging earbuds into an interface or mixer headphone jack
- Connecting phone-style headphones to a keyboard or amp
- Keeping a spare adapter in a gig bag or laptop case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing the reverse direction — 3.5 mm source into a 1/4 in input
- Long runs; this is a 6 in pigtail, not a cable
- Line-level signal transfer between two pieces of gear
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Right-angle 3.5 mm plug
Sits flat against the headphone body instead of sticking straight out, so it takes less strain when it snags.
Detail 03
6 in pigtail
Adds flex between two connectors, so weight hangs on the cable rather than snapping a rigid barrel adapter.
Detail 04
Stereo TRS wiring
Carries left and right separately. A mono TS adapter would collapse both to one side.
Detail 05
Balanced-capable connector
For headphones this is simply stereo. The balanced spec matters only when used in a line-level path.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This adapts a jack — it does not extend reach beyond six inches
- 02Not an amplifier; quiet headphones on quiet gear stay quiet
- 03Check your headphone plug is 3.5 mm, not 2.5 mm
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug my phone into a 1/4 in amp input with this?
No. This goes 1/4 in female to 3.5 mm male — it adapts a large jack down to a small plug. For phone-to-amp you need the opposite: a 3.5 mm male to 1/4 in male cable.
02Will this work with my audio interface headphone output?
Yes, if that output is a 1/4 in jack. Plug this into it, then plug your 3.5 mm headphones or earbuds into the small end.
03Does a rigid adapter work just as well?
Electrically, yes. The 6 in pigtail takes the strain off the jack when the cable gets pulled, which a rigid barrel adapter passes straight into the socket.
04Is this stereo or mono?
Stereo. The TRS connector keeps left and right channels separate, so headphones sound normal rather than summed to one side.
Reference
Full specifications
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