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N8 3.5plug

3 replies · 1,921 views · Started 21 January 2012

I have two 5800 devices, and when I plug in a (any) 3,5 jack, they go in completely and very smoothly.

I recently bought a N8. The 3,5 jack (any, the same ones as above) goes in smoothly, but at the end I have to push harder to get them completely in. To hard IMHO.

I would like to know how it behaves on other N8's.

Thanks

I thought this was a simple question. Just a matter of plugging in the earset and tell how it goes, smoothly till the end ?

Seems my thoughts were wrong

...it does take a bit of a push to fully engage it.

I seem to remember quite a few posts shortly after the N8 was released saying that headphones / speakers were making loud buzzing noises when the jack was plugged in; this was due to the jack not being fully press in and engaged

I think it's due to the three bands / areas in the socket (one for audio left, one for audio right and one for video??) which causes extra resistance.

Ok, thanks for your feedback.

I heard the noise too, and then found out that the plug wasn't fully engaged, exactly as you described.

I think I can be sure now this is typical N8 and that I don't have to return the device.

It's certainly not because of the the three bands / areas in the socket, as the 5800, I have two of them, have the same socket, but there is no need for extra push.

Thanks and kind regards