The analogy vs. headphones is not relevant. I agree. It seems like a false analogy to me. Perhaps a better comparison would be wearing a lavalier/lapel microp

The analogy vs. headphones is not relevant. I agree. It seems like a false analogy to me. Perhaps a better comparison would be wearing a lavalier/lapel microphone. They have been around for a long time --yet people still find them unnerving and will ask you if it is on if you are wearing one.