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Why do you want a headphone jack? Not a rhetorical question, just genuine interest. Is it about audio quality, avoiding batteries or something else? I would fi

by plufz 2y ago

Why do you want a headphone jack? Not a rhetorical question, just genuine interest. Is it about audio quality, avoiding batteries or something else? I would find it so cumbersome to use a cable on a handheld device nowdays. But different things for different people! :)

developerDan 2y ago
Not who you are replying to but my $30 wired Apple earbuds (came with my 6S) have outlived all of my co-workers half dozen $160 AirPods. That’s reason enough for a lot of people.
- mh- 2y ago
  For $8.99 you can buy a high quality USB-C (or lightning) DAC with a 3.5mm output directly from Apple. It's tiny and lightweight. I keep one in the back of my headphone case.
  - g8oz 2y ago
    There are never enough USB-C ports.
- plufz 2y ago
  Yeah I agree, that is a very valid reason by itself.
- lowbloodsugar 2y ago
  You can buy Apples wired earbuds with the lightning connector for $18. Or the lightning to 3.5mm adapter (that’s what I have because I also still have my decade old original earbuds).
adra 2y ago
I don't daily drive my phone for commuting anymore, but the trade-offs aren't exactly new: - battery frustrations - cost of a dozen cheap but good quality headphones vs a wireless equivalent - easier to lose wireless headsets when you put them down somewhere (wired too, but way cheaper so less big deal) - audio quality? Who knows For people that demand noise cancelling, you need an active power source, but I personally hate noise cancellation and always turn them off. Maybe valuable in a plane with lots of engine noise.
ericd 2y ago
My wired Shure in ear monitors have much better sound quality, and battery management on AirPods is pretty annoying. Even when they’re not running out mid-trip, it’s just unnecessary mental overhead to keep another thing charged.
secondcoming 2y ago
For me it’s because - I already have high quality earphones, same set for many years - they don’t require charging - audio quality is great - they’ll work on any device with a 3.5mm jack, no proprietary lock-ins - I have never lost a set of earphones and if I did replacement wouldn’t break the bank
pishpash 2y ago
Easier to store vs bulky charging case and charger and charger cable etc. The wired solution is more portable, believe it or not.
PittleyDunkin 2y ago
Simpler interface to debug and fix than bluetooth.

by plufz 2y ago

developerDan 2y ago

Not who you are replying to but my $30 wired Apple earbuds (came with my 6S) have outlived all of my co-workers half dozen $160 AirPods. That’s reason enough for a lot of people.

mh- 2y ago
For $8.99 you can buy a high quality USB-C (or lightning) DAC with a 3.5mm output directly from Apple. It's tiny and lightweight. I keep one in the back of my headphone case.
- g8oz 2y ago
  There are never enough USB-C ports.
plufz 2y ago
Yeah I agree, that is a very valid reason by itself.
lowbloodsugar 2y ago
You can buy Apples wired earbuds with the lightning connector for $18. Or the lightning to 3.5mm adapter (that’s what I have because I also still have my decade old original earbuds).

adra 2y ago

I don't daily drive my phone for commuting anymore, but the trade-offs aren't exactly new: - battery frustrations - cost of a dozen cheap but good quality headphones vs a wireless equivalent - easier to lose wireless headsets when you put them down somewhere (wired too, but way cheaper so less big deal) - audio quality? Who knows For people that demand noise cancelling, you need an active power source, but I personally hate noise cancellation and always turn them off. Maybe valuable in a plane with lots of engine noise.

ericd 2y ago

My wired Shure in ear monitors have much better sound quality, and battery management on AirPods is pretty annoying. Even when they’re not running out mid-trip, it’s just unnecessary mental overhead to keep another thing charged.

secondcoming 2y ago

For me it’s because - I already have high quality earphones, same set for many years - they don’t require charging - audio quality is great - they’ll work on any device with a 3.5mm jack, no proprietary lock-ins - I have never lost a set of earphones and if I did replacement wouldn’t break the bank

pishpash 2y ago

Easier to store vs bulky charging case and charger and charger cable etc. The wired solution is more portable, believe it or not.

PittleyDunkin 2y ago

Simpler interface to debug and fix than bluetooth.