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Question: What is the total length while it's not stretched?
Document: Plugged it in. Worked fine. Third time it was used, wires are already shorting out. Haven't even used it at full stretched length. Very disappointed.
While its says the stretched length is 6 1/2 feet you would be really straining to get it there and it would be pulling so hard you couldn't use it effectively. Nonetheless, it is very well made and sturdy. I use it as an extension that is needed on my television headset and it serves me well for that purpose.
The cable length is not that bad, if stretched it goes pretty far, but when stretched the other end of the cable wont stay connected to whatever it is the you have it connected, the force of you stretching this cable is nothing more than you pulling on the cable. it has to be close to whatever device you wanted connected, having it coiled keeps the cable neat and organized.
Keep in mind stretched length means maximum length but not general use. Other than that it is a great cable. Perfect for plugging that portable device into something like the car or home audio unit and you need to pick it up to set it or change the music. The cable stretches out nicely from 1.5 feet to about 6 feet and then coils back up when you put the device back.
This AmazonBasics 3.5 mm Coiled Stereo Audio Cable is stated as 6.5 feet stretched. In its unstretched state, it is 14-1/4 inches from end to end of the plugs. It is the perfect length for connecting my Nomad mp3 player to my Sharp I-Elegance speaker. I carry them from room to room and the extra coiled length provides room to stretch without getting tripped up.
I drive a 2012 Corolla and this cord is the perfect length to reach from the cup holder to the Aux port. I can't imagine it working too well if it was uncoiled and stretched out but it is exactly what I need for my small car. I did try to put my phone/music player on the seat and the plug pulled out of the phone a little as the phone slid in the seat. Not sure if I can recommend it if anyone needs it for its full length.
This AmazonBasics 3.5mm stereo audio cable is a nice coiled cable where it can be stretched when additional length is needed. Sound quality is good - stereo quality (it has gold color jack, and amazon said it is gold plated but not sure if it is real gold).It is very useful to use in the car with your Ipod/Mp3 player, with the smart coiled design so excess cable doesn't hang lose or get entangled with other things.Sidarta Tanu
I needed a cable for my phone to play music in my car. I wanted length when I need it, but didn't want something dangling down all the time as I drive a manual. This is perfect because the cord is around a foot long unstretched while still allowing for use at a comfortable distance once it is stretched. Sounds like it's shielding is good as well, no sounds other than music. Price is right on when compared to store prices for less quality cords. Amazon made a good product here.
Just what I needed to manage my droid connection to auto stereo. Quality product and finish. Note that the coils are quite strong so that anything past a ~3' (maybe shorter) total length is going to pull with a strong force compared to an ipod or smart phone. Resting length is about 18" or so. Anyway, quality product at great price.
Given the ends are stereo mini, there is not much friction to hold them in place, so using the cord stretched out is unlikely
Answer: 17 inches when not stretched.