It's probably because the jack is Stereo and the single ear phones are mono and the impedance is different. Claude Everett American by chance, Californian by choice everyone has a disability, it's just that some, are more aware of it than others. "Ethical axioms are found and tested not very differently from the axioms of science. Truth is what stands the test of experience." "Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions." "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." Albert Einstein, (1879-1955) _____ From: adaptivetec-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:adaptivetec-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ratandox@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 10:57 AM To: adaptivetec@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [adaptivetec] Headphones/earplugs Hi All, On my Voice Note, headphones work fine, but when I use the single, ear plug type, they don't work well. I have to crank the volume all the way up to get even a whisper. Do I need new plugs or do the plugs not work with the VN? Thanks, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all, Lana