Originally Posted by
karns
Thank you David and Carl!
My headset is a cheap Maxell kid's headset, I'm not a real headset snob, just want something that stays on my head, as opposed to the little buds they give you, which, for some reason won't stay in my ears.
It has what I think is a 2.5 mm prong, which just falls out of the speaker hole in the AVOD. So, I think I need a 3.5 mm prong and that is what I am looking for. Something 3.5 that I can plug the 2.5 into, so I can watch movies on the plane.
This is what I see on Amazon.ca, but I don't see how to plug it into the AVOD slot.
Also, the one you mentioned, Carl. I am wondering if I am making this more complicated than it actually is.
Kids headphones and earphones should be 3.5mm. When I said old, I was talking 20+ years.
As for the adapters, you plug into the one hole. The adapter fit is one way only. If you encounter a triple pin, the two pin adapters will also work, you just plug into the two plugs that properly fit. No need to force it.
And finally, depending on airline and route, the cabin crew will provide you with a pair of cheapies. For sure if the route is international... I know a few FT members who also carry the cheapies to give to those who like to watch their tablets without earphones... They might hook you up if you are nice to them. 😉