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Wired headphone sales are exploding. What's with the Bluetooth backlash?

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Wired headphone sales are exploding. What's with the Bluetooth backlash?

Is the return of wired headphones driven by a simple desire for better sound quality or is it part of a backlash against modern tech? Thomas Germain tries to find out.

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alvinkatojr

alvinkatojr

About time this happened. I’m on wired all day. Tried Bluetooth, it was fun while it lasted. But nothing comes close to wired audio.

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mercyf

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I agree. I only use wireless if I have no choice.

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toon159

toon159

I don’t mind about sound. I’m more concerned about battery degradation.

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