Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable is available at Mascom International for KSh 200, brand new and sealed, with a 3.5mm plug on each end and one metre of black nylon braid. The box describes it as a Hi-Fi stereo cable that is fully compatible with standard 3.5mm ports, and both plugs are straight metal connectors. Amaya, a Chinese accessories maker, builds the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable for everyday listening. You can pick one up at our shop in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Built for drivers, students, office workers and home listeners across Kenya, the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable solves a simple problem: your phone speaker is too small for a car, a room or a small gathering. Plug one end into the headphone jack of a phone, laptop or tablet and the other into the AUX port of a car stereo, a home speaker or an amplifier. Uber and Bolt drivers use it to play music for passengers during long jams on Thika Road. Students in hostels at Kenyatta University and JKUAT run laptop playlists through a shared speaker the same way.
Where many Nairobi electronics shops sell thin unbranded wires that fray at the plug within weeks, Mascom International stocks the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable with a woven nylon jacket and metal plug housings that handle daily bending. Customers across Nairobi tell us they keep one in the car and a second at home beside the speaker. Because it is a plain wired connection, there is no pairing, no charging and no Bluetooth dropouts. Walk into the store to see the braid and plugs in person, or order the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable
How much is the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable in Kenya?
The Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable costs KSh 200, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the one-metre braided cable and Mascom's 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you inspect the cable before you hand over any money. If your phone has no headphone jack, the Amaya AUX-02 Type-C to 3.5mm Audio Cable costs KSh 300, which is KSh 100 more, and plugs straight into a USB-C port instead.
Will the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable work with my car stereo?
Yes, the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable works with any car stereo that has a 3.5mm AUX input socket. Look for a small round port marked AUX on the radio face, in the centre console or inside the armrest. Plug one end there, the other into your phone's headphone jack, and switch the radio source to AUX. Older radios without an AUX socket cannot accept this cable, and for those an FM transmitter such as the Amaya ACC-T02 is the usual route.
Can I use the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable with a phone that has no headphone jack?
No, the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable needs a round 3.5mm jack on both devices, so it will not plug into a USB-C or Lightning port directly. Many recent phones dropped the headphone jack. For those, pick the Amaya AUX-02 Type-C to 3.5mm Audio Cable, or the Amaya AUX-04 2-in-1 Audio Cable for homes with both Android phones and an iPhone. A third route is the Amaya AUX-07 Type-C to 3.5mm Adapter at KSh 280, which lets this cable plug into a USB-C phone.
How does the Amaya AUX-01 compare with the Amaya AUX-05 3-in-1 Audio Cable?
The Amaya AUX-05 3-in-1 Audio Cable costs KSh 480, KSh 280 more than the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable, and adds Type-C and Lightning ends. The AUX-05 is 1.2 metres long and splits to three plugs, so one cable serves a family car shared by several phones. The AUX-01 is one metre with a single 3.5mm plug at each end. Choose the AUX-01 if every device you use has a headphone jack. Choose the AUX-05 if passengers bring different phones.
How does the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable cope with heat, dust and daily use in Kenya?
The Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable has a woven nylon jacket that resists kinks and scuffs better than a plain rubber wire in a busy car. Dashboards in a parked car in Mombasa or Nairobi heat up fast in the afternoon sun, so coil the cable into the glove box rather than leaving it in direct sun. Dust from murram roads can settle in AUX sockets and cause crackling; a quick blow or a dry cotton bud clears it. The cable needs no power, so it keeps working during KPLC outages.
Who should buy the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable and who should skip it?
Buy the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable if your phone, laptop or music player still has a headphone jack and your car or speaker has an AUX input. It suits matatu crews, taxi drivers, students and anyone wanting a cheap spare. Skip it if your phone only has a USB-C or Lightning port; the Amaya AUX-02 or Amaya AUX-04 fits better. Also skip it if you want no wires at all, since a wireless Bluetooth speaker is a better fit for that.
Can I use the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable at a church sound desk or for DJ work?
The Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable connects to any mixer, amplifier or powered speaker with a 3.5mm input. Many church sound desks and DJ mixers use RCA or larger quarter-inch sockets instead, so check the input labels before you buy. For a Sunday service, a phone playing worship backing tracks into a small 3.5mm mixer channel works well. For bigger desks, bring the model name to our Kimathi Street store and staff will help you work out what connects to it.
Is one metre long enough for the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable?
One metre is enough for most cars, where the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable runs from the console AUX socket to a phone in a dashboard holder or cup holder. It also reaches from a laptop on a desk to a speaker beside it. If your speaker sits behind a TV cabinet or across a room, one metre may feel short. In that case the Amaya AUX-04 and Amaya AUX-05 offer 1.2 metres, though both add phone-port plugs you may not need.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- 3.5mm plug at each end — links a phone headphone jack to a car stereo, speaker or amplifier AUX input.
- Hi-Fi stereo signal — carries separate left and right channels, so music keeps the stereo mix the artist recorded.
- Wired analogue connection — sound travels straight down the cable with no pairing, no codec and no Bluetooth lag.
- Plug and play — insert both plugs, choose the AUX source on your car stereo or speaker, and press play.
- No battery or charging — the cable draws nothing, so it works during power cuts with battery-powered speakers.
Compatibility
- Fits standard 3.5mm ports — the box states full compatibility with the round jack found on most audio gear.
- Phones, tablets and laptops — works with any device that still has a 3.5mm headphone socket.
- Car stereos — connects to radios with an AUX socket on the face, console or armrest compartment.
- Home audio — links to powered speakers, soundbars, amplifiers and small mixers that carry a 3.5mm input.
- Not for USB-C or Lightning ports — phones without a headphone jack need the Amaya AUX-02, Amaya AUX-04 or an adapter.
Build and Materials
- Nylon braided jacket — woven outer layer resists tangles, kinks and scuffs from daily coiling in a bag or car.
- Straight metal plug housings — sturdier than plastic heads and easy to grip when pulling the plug out.
- One metre length, 1000mm — reaches from a car console to a dashboard holder or from a laptop to a nearby speaker.
- Black colour — blends with car interiors, black speakers and most desk setups without standing out.
- Straight plug design — sits in line with the socket, which suits open ports on stereos and laptops.
Everyday Use and Care
- Coil loosely — wrap the cable in wide loops rather than tight folds to protect the joins at each plug.
- Pull by the plug — grip the metal housing, not the braid, when unplugging from a car stereo or phone.
- Keep sockets clean — dust in a car AUX port causes crackle; a dry cotton bud clears most of it.
- Avoid direct sun — store it in the glove box instead of on a hot dashboard in a parked car.
- Volume tip — set the phone volume high and control loudness from the car stereo for cleaner sound.
Inclusions and Support
- One Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable in Amaya retail packaging, brand new and sealed.
- 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use.
- Walk-in support at our Nairobi CBD shop — staff can test the cable with your phone before you leave.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery — inspect the cable at your door before paying, anywhere in Kenya.
- No driver, app or charger needed — the box contents are complete for a 3.5mm-to-3.5mm connection.
Common Setups
- Car stereo — phone headphone jack to the radio AUX socket for maps audio, podcasts and playlists on the commute.
- Bluetooth speaker with AUX input — a wired link saves the speaker from pairing problems and Bluetooth delay.
- Laptop to amplifier — classroom, office or small-event playback through a bigger speaker without extra software.
- MP3 player or old phone — gives an older music player a second life feeding a car or home system.
- Headphones with a detachable cord — serves as a replacement lead where both ends use 3.5mm sockets.
Package Contents
The box holds one Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable: one metre of black nylon braided wire with a straight metal 3.5mm plug at each end. There is nothing else to set up, since the cable needs no driver, charger or app. If your phone uses USB-C instead of a headphone jack, the Amaya AUX-07 Type-C to 3.5mm Adapter is sold separately at Mascom International and turns this cable into a USB-C solution.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use, such as a plug that stops making contact or a channel that cuts out. Physical damage from crushing, pulling or liquid is not a manufacturing defect. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Where to Buy the Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable in Kenya
The Amaya AUX-01 3.5mm Audio Cable is on the shelf at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your phone along and we will plug the cable into a speaker so you can hear it working before you pay. It comes in black.
Message or call us to reserve one or ask a question:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and buyers in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa and other major towns receive theirs within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. A cable this small fits easily in any courier parcel, so you can add it to a bigger order.
Your purchase is backed by the 6-month warranty above. We describe every accessory honestly, keep our prices accurate, and stand behind what we sell after you leave the store.
