In House Review: YCS Basics 3.5mm Female To 1/4″ Male Stereo Adapter HA 3F-6M1-B

 This review was originally written in June 2013 by Michael our operations Manager but never published and I am posting pretty much as it was written with a few minor edits for clarity / readability.

This past weekend the band I play with had some out of town gigs for which we had to stay overnight. This means self imposed hotel room confinement to ward off pre-gig exhaustion … so … it’s either read, watch 50 episode of “Friends” on TBS, or get creative…. this last trip I did the latter. I decided to bring my Line 6 POD and Guild SG100 guitar with me and do some practicing and idea cultivation. My favorite headphones have an 1/8″ plug, so I asked my boss if I could borrow one of the 3.5mm female to 1/4 inch adapters we sell (Part number: HA 3F–6M1-B) for the weekend because my POD has a 1/4″ jack for headphones.

After I got settled into my room I started getting out my notebook and pen, setting up the POD, and making my connections. I took the HA–3F–6M1–B out of it’s bag and the first thing I noticed was it’s attractive all metal design and it’s weight and sturdiness. When I plugged the 1/8″ of my phones into the HA–3F–6M1–B the fit was snug and smooth, a good sign. I was also pleased that the grip on the base made it easier to apply the pressure necessary to make the connection. When I went to plug the phones into the POD jack the fit was, again, snug and smooth and the textured grip on the base was again a nice feature with practical application and aesthetic value in spades. I played for a total of 8 hours in my room over the weekend without a snap of crackle from a bad or intermittent signal, just sparkling-clear stereo signal for hours. The all metal design is not a bit flimsy, so connecting or disconnecting can be done quickly and without worry, i.e. you don’t have to worry about apply a little pressure to this product, it’s not going to fall apart on you.

Lastly, on a shallow note, this little adapter looks GREAT and somehow is more satisfying to plug in than one of it’s plasticized cousins, given that what makes it attractive, metal, is the same thing that makes it sturdy, easy to use, and reliable… I really doubt I will be returning this little sucker to the warehouse. This little adapter is going to make it easier for me to get some practice hours in and to actually improve my playing in the process, so it’s usefulness is paying instant dividends, sometimes the littlest part of the puzzle is what helps us progress. Check out some of the other all metal offerings on the website, you won’t be disappointed.

YCS Basics All Metal 1/8 Inch (3.5mm) Female To 1/4 Inch Male Stereo Headphone Adapter