Reddit reviews Volbox inline audio volume control attenuator 3.5mm 1/8" aux

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You can probably simply find an inline volume control and use any device you want with it

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XDKKQ9E/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1486085145&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=inline+volume+control&dpPl=1&dpID=41y%2B2R-WN4L&ref=plSrch

The Starter set just includes volume control, cables, and isolation pads if you're putting the speakers right on your desk. It's definitely not necessary, just an easy all in one package.

Advantage of volume control is self explanatory, windows volume control isn't always perfect and having something physical to control volume is simply nicer. There's a lot of products that can do this, some with more features than others. I'll link a couple in different prices brackets.

• PAC - $10
  
• Volbox - $20
  
• Nobsound - $40
  
• JBL (Standalone) - $60
  
  Really up to you on how much you want to spend. Prices deltas are mostly due to build quality. If you have your eye on one let me know and I can tell you what cables you'll need, as each one will have a different set.

you ll need an attenuator then like the Volbox inline audio volume control attenuator 3.5mm 1/8" aux https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XDKKQ9E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RwLPDbCVTE2YX basically you put it between your tv and the audio output

If you're ok with settling for an alternative these are two potentiometers I've been considering. An unbalanced CF is hard to find.

USB - www.amazon.com/dp/B01MV411BR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_l5urzbAKPJNGD

USB #2 - www.amazon.com/dp/B071H5XQ1F/ref=cm_sw_r_cpawdb.bvrzb2PZKAQP

3.5 in/out - www.amazon.com/dp/B00XDKKQ9E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_c8urzbT4JJPR6

I don't know of any good quality mechanical keyboards (in your price range) that come with a volume wheel or dial. Have you considered getting a standalone [Volume Control](http://www.Volbox.com/ Volume Adjuster Stereo Control Knob 3.5mm 1/8" Headp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XDKKQ9E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_SsC.ybGQQKYET)?

If you're OK with it, most recommendable mechanical keyboards have volume control on a layer, as in you press Fn + I for example to do Volume Up.

Thanks for the suggestions! I ended up finding and buying this a few hours ago: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XDKKQ9E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Seems like it will do the same job, just with different input/output. Will it matter that this uses Stereo in and out? I am planning to run a Male to Male 3.5mm Stereo from my Center/Sub port on my Motherboard, I will plug that into the device IN. Then I will run the 3.5mm Stereo from the device out to the Subs Mono Port for LFE. This should work fine right? Will I still get the full signal?

Any of the infinite variations of something like this. There are many cheaper, there are many more expensive.

Edit: If your source is a MAC and you don't care about bit-loss, you're in luck.

Not in remote form that I know of. There are many passive knob controls:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XDKKQ9E/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRJ1TZ0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WT4DJN0/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058B1T4M/

But you'd have to run cables to your components for these.

The Cyrus remotes had one: http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XXgAAOSwNsdXTPJF/s-l300.jpg

There are Stereo to Mono devices out there - Stereo Left/Right in, and TWO Mono out.

https://www.amazon.com/Stereo-to-Mono-Signal-Converter/dp/B072VWCCBX

There are also what are called Distribution amps, that have several (8,10, 12,...) Amps built into one unit.

This one is 6 Stereo channels or 12 Mono Channels -

https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-ma1240a-multi-zone-12-channel-amplifier--300-815

https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-ma1260-multi-zone-12-channel-amplifier-60wpc--300-8150

This is really a Power Amp with little to no controls, so you would need some type of pre-amp so you can adjust the volume of various sources.

There are some Mixers and some passive devices that could give you basic Volume Control -

Here is an example of a very basic 4-channel mixer for about $60 -

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/802

Here are some Passive Volume Controls. These are meant to control Studio Monitors or Computer Speakers, but they should serve your purpose -

https://www.amazon.com/JBL-NPATCH-BLK-Compact-Controller/dp/B01I3B0OH6

https://www.amazon.com/Mackie-BIG-KNOB-PASSIVE-Controller/dp/B01NCUZ32O

https://www.amazon.com/Volbox-Adjuster-Stereo-Control-3-5mm/dp/B00XDKKQ9E

An alternative would be to find an old Stereo Amp that had PRE-AMP Outputs. The Pre-Amp out could feed the Stereo-to-Mono Converter, and the Stereo-to-Mono could feed the Distribution Amp.

Using an old used Stereo Amp with Pre-Amp Outs, would also give you all the input connections and controls you need.

Ah, okay. I probably wouldn't use the Sys, then. What I would do is just use this if you're cheap: https://www.amazon.com/Volbox-Adjuster-Stereo-Control-3-5mm/dp/B00XDKKQ9E

But otherwise, you could always pick up the Schiit Fulla 2. Use that as your sound card. You can use its volume control knob for your headphones, and also it has a variable output that's controlled by the volume knob that would go to your speaker input. But that's also $99, so it might be overkill. Though, that OL Switcher has 3.5mm input and output, too, though you could potentially be degrading the sound, too. Though if you're using cheap enough headphones, it's not an issue, realistically.

they are a little bigger of what I had in mind, but I have to admit that the Sys is beautiful

I had something like this in mind:

something like:

• https://www.amazon.com/Volbox-Adjuster-Stereo-Control-3-5mm/dp/B00XDKKQ9E
  
• http://www.instructables.com/id/Digispark-Volume-Control/
  
• http://es.creative.com/p/sound-blaster/sound-blaster-zx
  
  
  
  

Okay, I found a solution after a bit of research. A RCA Audio Piggyback Cable, 2 RCA Male to 2 RCA Male + RCA Female Piggyback + 3.5mm Stereo Male To Dual RCA Female Audio Adapter + volume control attenuator will solve the problem, for about $20 to $30.

The cheapest DAC/preamp is the Schiit fulla 2, this device would work too https://www.amazon.com/Volbox-Adjuster-Control-Headphone-Speaker/dp/B00XDKKQ9E

Volbox: Volume Adjuster Stereo Control Knob 3.5mm 1/8" Headp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XDKKQ9E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_euWpzbEXA60T3

Maybe something like this?

This is just a knob with in and out

A headphone DAC / amp combo would have more features and act like an external soundcard. The Micca OriGen+ or the Schiit Fulla 2 are great options if you want something really nice.

Edit: added links

I received a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones as a gift because my old generic headphones broke. I'm no sound enthusiast and I know I need an amp of some sort to get the full quality for headphones but I'm kind of low on money. My main problem is that the headphones have no volume control if I use them on a computer. Would something like this work in the meanwhile?

https://www.amazon.com/Volbox-Adjuster-Control-Headphone-Speaker/dp/B00XDKKQ9E/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Hey guys, I want to get a volume control knob for my speakers, something like this one. The thing is, I want to control the actual volume of the speakers, not the volume from windows. Is there any potentiometer thingy that could stick in the back of my speakers? Or any diy method of doing this? I'm prepared to use a soldering iron if that's necessary.

EDIT: I found this controll knob which looks like it might do the trick, but it's quite ugly and fairly expensive for what it does, are there any better options?

https://www.amazon.com/Volbox-inline-audio-control-attenuator/dp/B00XDKKQ9E/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518954318&sr=1-1&keywords=passive+volume+knob

Just need a couple RCA to 3.5 cables.