How many of you actually use the headphone jack on your phone?

exocortex , 6 months ago

everyday

viking , 6 months ago

I bought a USB-C to 3.5" converter so that I can use my headphones. If I had an actual jack, I’d be using it every day.

Calcium5332 , 6 months ago

I only use wired headphones. I don’t like earbuds, and Bluetooth headphones are too bulky and need charging.

Bruncvik , 6 months ago

I still listen to radio on my phone. Wired headphones are required, as they serve as the antenna.

Other than that, I do a lot of running. Given how often it rains, headphones last no longer than half a year, and wired ones are far cheaper to replace. (I do have a pair of wireless Shockz, which handle water very well, but they are not good for city running with high ambient noise.)

enix , 6 months ago

It kinda defeats the purpose of open ear but try wearing earplugs.

That’s what I do when I use loud tools with my shockz

Bruncvik , 6 months ago

That’s what I’ve been using when flying and when running on a treadmill in a busy gym. But as you said, it does defeat the purpose of hearing your surroundings, so otherwise I keep to headphones where I can regulate the volume to hear better without completely blocking the external sound.

shortwavesurfer , 6 months ago

I’ve used a headphone jack on my phone probably three times in the past two years. It is extremely uncommon for me to use it, and I would actually just prefer it not be there.

Caesium , 6 months ago

every day pretty much. the only reason why I own Bluetooth is so I can get away with listening to music at work.

I also play a rhythm game on my phone a lot, and theres noticeable delay in audio with Bluetooth compared to wire. calibration fixes it sure, but a good chunk of me is just discontent knowing it simply knowing it exists.

NounsAndWords , 6 months ago

I used to use it every day until I realized my new phone doesn’t have one. Now I still use wired headphones for music when I’m near my computer. I have bluetooth earbuds that work…okay, but I have to deal with one earbud not connecting, or making sure I haven’t lost one, or I take one out for a second to hear something and the music just stops, or it just doesn’t connect to begin with, or I want to switch between two devices and it would be sooo much easier to just unplug something and plug it back in than to go through settings, unpair/re-pair between two devices, and hope that it actually worked the first time.

Rob , 6 months ago

I made the switch to full Bluetooth a few years back.

Honestly don’t ever miss the headphone jack nowadays, but I’ll admit that making the initial jump was a bit of a hassle.

User79185 , 6 months ago

Daily

A_Random_Idiot , 6 months ago

I use it multiple times a week.

even if I didnt, I still want to have it for when I would have chance/need to use it.

RelentlessArts , 6 months ago

Don’t have headphone jack but need to use the USB C converter to use audio in my car.

JoJoGAH , 6 months ago

The kitchen disco requires really good headphones. You don’t get ear covering sound without a jack.

Underwaterbob , 6 months ago

I would if I had one. I did buy a USB-C to 3.5mm cable anyway. So many audio applications are basically unusable with the latency you get with Bluetooth headphones.

VagueDirector , 6 months ago

I haven’t used wired earphones or headphones in maybe 4 years now. No way I would go back to being tethered to my PC and/or dealing with tangled wires, especially with how well the newer versions of Bluetooth work.

DeepGradientAscent , 6 months ago

Everyday. I am an audiophile and I prefer analog signal audio fidelity over Bluetooth, though I will admit wireless audio has come a long way in quality since its inception. Also, I resent having to charge another device in day-to-day use.

HowManyNimons , 6 months ago

I’m the opposite. I miss my headphone jack because if I lose or forget my headphones, I used to be able to pick up a podcast-worthy pair for a few quid. Bluetooth ones start at a much higher price point, so I’m more likely to go without.