I once had a car that I installed a headphone jack into the stereo system that, when I plugged phones into the jack, the speakers would go mute. Does anyone make a headphone jack control unit that I could use with my Alpine head unit? How would it install?

 

im not sure about that, i think here in missouri, thats not legal, due to the fact you cant hear emergancy vehicals but then again, some kids got stereos so loud, you can hear them 3 blocks away

 

It has been illegal in probably most states for years --- for the driver to wear headphones that is, but not a problem for passengers.

 

I can think of a few times when I didn't want to listen to my sister's music. Headphones would have been really helpful then.

 

I've seen several head units from Aiwa and Kenwood that have headphone jack. However, if you would rather keep your existing stereo, there is a unit that you can buy from DEI which will mute your stereo if someone want's to listen to the headphones:

http://www.1-electronics-store.com/c...00006G2OR.html

Hope this helps,
-- Andrey

 

Thank you Audrey.
I tried to find more information on these headphones but could not locate the mfg website and noticed that these headphones have been discontinued. Hmmmm? Thanks again.