The SA-IEsplit3 is a 5-way headphone splitter designed for musicians, educators, and anyone who needs to share audio from a single source to multiple listeners simultaneously. This compact hub turns one 3.5mm output into five separate headphone connections.

Connect your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or portable audio device to the input, then plug up to five sets of headphones into the output ports. Each listener gets the same audio signal without volume reduction or quality loss that often comes with daisy-chaining headphones.

The splitter features five female 3.5mm ports that accept standard headphone plugs from most consumer and professional headphones. The unit works with any device that has a standard 3.5mm headphone output, including phones, computers, audio interfaces, and mixing consoles.

Perfect for music lessons where students need to hear the same backing track, language labs, silent disco setups, or band practice sessions where everyone needs to monitor the same mix. Also works well for podcast recording when multiple people need to monitor audio levels, or in retail environments where customers want to test headphones.

Simply plug your audio source into the input jack and connect your headphones to any of the five output ports. No external power required – the unit is completely passive and draws no electricity.

Seismic Audio backs the SA-IEsplit3 with a one-year warranty and ships fast from our warehouse to get your audio sharing setup running quickly.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people can listen at once with this headphone splitter?

The SA-IEsplit3 supports up to five listeners simultaneously through its five 3.5mm output ports. Each port delivers the same audio signal from your source device, so all listeners hear identical content at the same time. You don't have to use all five ports – the splitter works fine with just one, two, three, or four headphones connected.

Will this work with my iPhone, Android phone, or laptop?

Yes, the SA-IEsplit3 works with any device that has a standard 3.5mm headphone output. This includes smartphones (with headphone jacks or using a lightning/USB-C adapter), tablets, laptops, desktop computers, MP3 players, and audio equipment like mixing consoles or audio interfaces. The splitter is completely passive, so it draws no power from your device.

Does the audio quality decrease when multiple headphones are connected?

The SA-IEsplit3 maintains audio quality across all five outputs without digital processing or amplification. Since it's a passive splitter, the signal is divided among the connected headphones, which may result in slightly lower volume levels when all five ports are used. The audio fidelity remains intact – you're getting the same signal quality, just distributed to multiple outputs.

Can I use this for recording podcasts or music production?

Absolutely. The SA-IEsplit3 works well for podcast recording when multiple hosts need to monitor audio levels, or in music production when band members need to hear the same click track or backing music during recording. Connect the output of your audio interface or mixer to the splitter, then each person can plug in their headphones to monitor the mix.

Do I need any special cables or adapters to use this splitter?

The SA-IEsplit3 comes ready to use with standard 3.5mm connections. You'll need a 3.5mm cable to connect your audio source to the splitter's input (not included), and each listener needs their own headphones with 3.5mm plugs. If your device only has USB-C or Lightning outputs, you'll need the appropriate adapter to convert to 3.5mm before connecting to the splitter.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov