** For use only with the original Sega Genesis system one and is not compatible with other Sega videogame systems. The Sega Genesis system one has a front stereo headphone jack (see pictures). **

One 6 feet Gold Plated Premium stereo cable for use with the original Sega Genesis System one. With this cable connected to ones stereo TV or stereo system one can hear their Sega Genesis videogames in true 2.0 stereo sound (Note: Some Sega Genesis videogames are native 1.0 mono and well be heard in mono audio out of both speakers, however most videogames are native 2.0 stereo for the Sega Genesis system and can be heard in true stereo sound).

This is a factory new and sealed 6 feet Gold Plated Premium 3.5mm Stereo Male to 2 RCA Male 22 gauge cable.

The cable is made of heavy-duty coaxial cable for each conductor. The conductors are 22AWG and each conductor is shielded to prevent EMI or RFI interference from entering your audio system. The cable is 12mm x 6mm thick, while the connector housings are about 41mm long x 15mm diameter.

Questions and Answers

Question: Why do I have to use a stereo headphone adapter cable setup with my original Sega Genesis system one, in order to hear true stereo sound?

Answer: The original Sega Genesis system one has a hardware limitation and the 8 pin DIN plug on the back of the console only offers 1.0 mono sound quality (left and right channel mixed together as mono). The only way to hear native stereo sound on the Sega Genesis system one is to either plug a pair of stereo headphones into the headphone jack or to use a special 3.5mm stereo headphone adapter cable setup for the Sega Genesis system one. With this special stereo cable for the Sega Genesis system one, a person can hear true stereo sound with their stereo TV or stereo system. True stereo is discrete which means the left channel is going to have different sounds when compared to the right channel. The difference between the left and right channel can be either minor or major depending on the stereo mix and the onscreen action that is occurring at the time.

Question: Are all Sega Genesis games in stereo and well I hear stereo sound when using the Power Base Converter while playing Sega Master System games?

Answer: No, some Sega Genesis videogames are native 1.0 mono and on a stereo TV or stereo system the mono sound is heard out of both speakers. However most Sega Genesis videogames were mastered in true 2.0 stereo sound that well be heard in true stereo on a stereo TV or stereo system. If one owns a Power Base Converter for their Sega Genesis system one, since 100% of all Sega Master System games are native 1.0 mono, then native mono sound well be heard out of both speakers.     

Important volume control information below:

Question: What volume level should I set the Sega Genesis stereo headphone jack output at when using my stereo TV or stereo system?

Answer: When connecting the Sega Genesis system one to a stereo TV or stereo system, the volume control on the wireless remote control for those systems is used 100% of the time (That is once the Sega Genesis headphone jack volume level has been set correctly). Most people set the original Sega Genesis system one headphone volume control at a minimum setting of 5 when connected to a stereo TV or stereo system. However, every system is different and some people set the headphone volume control on the Sega Genesis at the maximum level of 10 to get the best sound quality. The maximum volume level of 10 is fine to use as long as no audio distortion is heard from the speakers. If distorted audio is heard on ones setup, then turn the audio lower (a setting of somewhere between 5-10 is ideal). Also, try flipping to a TV channel or other video input source to see if the volume level of the Sega Genesis system one matches the volume level of a typical TV channel, etc. Once you find the ideal volume level to use on the Sega Genesis system one, then you never need to adjust that volume level again, unless actual headphones are going to be used on the Sega Genesis consoles headphone jack (Most stereo systems and a few stereo TV’s have a built in headphone jack that can be used in place of the original Sega Genesis headphone jack).