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Copernican ,

The $15 USB adapters is kind of annoying, but I think I really only am really peeved about it is when I am flying and can’t charge my phone and listen to music at the same time. For me I think there are a few factors that have made my headphone jack less necessary.

  1. Covid and WFH. I used to listen to music on my commutes and in the office from my phone on wired cans. Now I WFH and have speakers or have headphones running from my PC’s DAC.
  2. Streaming Speakers/Receivers that are wifi enabled. I no longer have to worry about using AUX inputs on my speakers, since I have wifi enabled devices that allow me to “cast” music to any device in my home from my phone instead of plugging it in or using a weak bluetooth connection.
  3. Android Auto or other car/phone USB/bluetooth integrations. No longer need to use Aux in cables to a car to listen to music.
Know_not_Scotty_does ,

It is not my primary method of audio use, I use bluetooth earbuds/headphones in a workshop environment for that so I don’t get the cables caught on machinery or materials but I use it when traveling or listening to music at home because the sound quality is better and there is only one device to keep track of or charged. Its not an everyday thing but still a requirement for me.

phx ,

I do but it’s certain circumstances where it make sense (on aircraft or when I’ve got a good pair of wired earbuds/headphones on me). Sometimes I use Bluetooth, sometimes wired but I appreciate having a CHOICE!

RampantParanoia2365 ,

Well I used to all the time, that’s for sure. Plus I actually have nice headphones now, that I can’t use with my phone because for some reason on every single phone I’ve ever owned the USB port eventually stops working for audio adapters, and I don’t know why.

treesapx ,

This is why I started using wireless charging whenever possible. USB will eventually fail from use.

RampantParanoia2365 ,

I do have a wireless charger, but when the audio inevitably stops working, charging is still always fine. I’ve barely even used the port on this phone, but the audio cord in my car just quit the other day.

timo_timboo_ ,

Definitely at least once a week, though usually more than that.

Linkerbaan ,
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Bluetooth earbuds are everything younger me dreamed of when dealing with when taking a tangled wire mess out of my pocket.

foggy ,

I did until it was taken away from me. I would still use them regularly. I still out my phone in my pocket upside down on habit.

I fucking hate wireless headphones. I miss my wired headphones.

woodgen ,

I also hate wireless headphones and use wired USB-C headphones. One fewer thing to charge.

aesopjah ,

as a backup. like when on a plane and my wireless ones die. or to plug into stereo aux

siipale ,

I use it. I also use bluetooth headphones but wired headphones are more reliable. No connection problems. And I haven’t tried bluetooth headphones with microphone so I don’t know if they’re any good. I need the microphone for phone calls.

wookiestackhouse ,

I’m definitely going to be an outlier here, but I still use an ipod nano for my day to day podcast listening while commuting. But sometimes if love to be able to just unplug my earpods from my nano and plug it into my phone to watch a video or something. Can’t do that now unless I dig into my bag for a dongle.

GuitarAbuser ,

I run a small dance association. When I go to a club and want to play some music through the speakers in that club, I need to plug my phone in to their system. Usually there’s no bluetooth option. That’s why I need the headphobe jack

PM_Your_Nudes_Please ,

I used mine almost every day. My Lightning>1/8” adapter has a permanent spot in my pocket, inside of a miniature altoids tin to protect it.

But I also work as an audio technician, and use my phone for sound checks. And professional audio gear doesn’t use Bluetooth, for a variety of reasons. So I bet my use case is probably a little skewed.

Tlaloc_Temporal ,

I use wired headphones easily 80% of the time I use any electronic device capable of sound, and >99% of the time I’m actually listening to that sound. I would sooner take a phone without speakers than without a dedicated 3.5mm jack. (I could be convinced with two USB-C ports though)

I don’t need more weight on my ears, another thing that can die, either buds that can be lost or an all-in-one that can’t survive my pocket, and I definitely don’t need another drain on my phone’s battery. I’m not against Bluetooth headphones in general (I do use an over-ear set occasionally), but they will never be my go-to.

A proper poll on use time/duty cycle would be interesting.

kogasa ,
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Qudelix 5k is a good amp/dac, should have no problem in your pocket

Tlaloc_Temporal ,

Another thing that I need to charge and more drain on the phone, when the phone is right there? And I still need to mess with cables? Plus $146 is more than I’ve spent on audio equipment in my entire life. This feels like the worst of both worlds for me.

RvTV95XBeo ,

My only wired headphones are for gaming (not on my phone), and I’m planning to replace those soon with something wireless as I’m tired of getting tangled up getting in and out of my desk.

Wireless headphones are great. Not perfect, but neither are wired.

vortexal ,
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I always use mine, the audio delay that bluetooth headphones have make them almost useless for me. I’m also not a fan of the fact that they either make loud noises or have some form of a voice to tell you when it’s either connected to a device or got a low battery.

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