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Sorry, I wasn’t very clear. I simply meant the standard has been around forever, not that it was obsolete. I figure there has to be some reason for it in an a

by MR4D 6y ago

Sorry, I wasn’t very clear. I simply meant the standard has been around forever, not that it was obsolete. I figure there has to be some reason for it in an age when companies are constantly cutting costs.

formerly_proven 6y ago
6.35 mm jacks are quite a lot more robust than their smaller 3.5 mm brethren.
- trasz 6y ago
  Which can be a problem when you plug them into the phone - you probably don't want your plug to be more robust than the socket.
  - leetcrew 6y ago
    you might if your headphones are worth more than your phone ;) I doubt many people are trying to drive HD-650's with a phone anyway.