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Wired vs wireless headphones can demonstrate why sometimes, the old simple tech is actually better. Wired headphones have a great user interface - you plug the

Wired vs wireless headphones can demonstrate why sometimes, the old simple tech is actually better. Wired headphones have a great user interface - you plug them into the device making music. That's it. If a friend wants to play you some music, you can just plug your headphones into their device (assuming it has an audio socket) without mucking around with pairing and then later having a problem because it can only pair to a limited number of devices. Also, of course, there's no issue with recharging them. A secondary "benefit" is that you're far less likely to lose more bulky headphones than earpods.

cyberrock 9mo ago
I can't speak for everyone but I've lost more wired inventory to cable damage (before ca. 2020) than wireless earbuds from just losing them. It seems that now they're not the only game in town, replaceable cables are suddenly a standard feature instead of a luxury, so the moral I've taken from this is that the competition was good. It's also not like the problem is the audio equipment itself, because the problem most people have is with phones removing 3.5mm and being theoretically unable to charge (with cable) and listen to music at the same time. I think it's another example of a false tech culture war that the original article wants to exist. Now, I wish we could go to 2 USB-C ports instead of holding on to 3.5mm. Not all DACs are created equal...