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.

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 ...

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 ...

The headphone market has exploded in every direction in recent years: Bluetooth headsets, noise-cancelling technology, earbuds, “true wireless” earbuds, in-ear monitors and more. The choices can be ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's 2025, and plenty of people still love to use wired headphones, especially when we're talking about ...

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 ...

It’s been over seven years since Apple found the “courage” to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone, in turn forcing wireless headphones into the limelight. To this day, listening to hi-res ...

Wired headphones are a more practical and reliable option than the wireless variety. You don’t have to recharge them and they deliver better audio quality because they don’t have to compress sound ...

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 ...