Buy a pair of wired headphones, and you’d be forgiven for thinking they’re just plug and play. Stick them into your phone, and out goes the audio up copper cables into your earholes. Simple as that.

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When it comes to listening to music, there are two convenient, well-known options: Wireless AirPods or plug-in, wired headphones. Both have their positives and negatives — but which ones should be ...

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Remember when Bluetooth wasn’t a thing? While we’re talking about a point in history that’s over two decades behind us, the world used to rely on wired headphones and earbuds for listening to music ...

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Wired headphones with a mic offer a reliable and cost-effective solution for clear audio and voice communication. These headphones eliminate the need for charging, making them ideal for long work or ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Bluetooth headphones are convenient and great for casual ...

You own a phone released in the past year? Then it probably doesn’t have a headphone jack – which is bad news if you’re really into hi-res music. Research conducted by SoundGuys has found that wired ...

The must-have accessory for fall? According to Gen Z, it's a $30 pair of wired headphones. So why are "It" girls like Lily Rose Depp and the Olsen twins ditching wireless earbuds and opting instead to ...

In August, Kamala Harris took to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk, amongst other far more important things, Bluetooth headphones. Turns out she avoids them, on account of how easily they can ...