Wired vs. Wireless Headphones: Audio Quality, Comfort, and Maintenance Explained

Jul 18, 2023

We wear headphones to record every podcast, so this week we're talking about them!

As there isn't much tech news about this week, our latest tech podcast for technophobes unpacks wireless vs. wired headphones and earbuds. Inspired by the results of a poll run recently on MakeUseOf, this is a wide-ranging chat that covers everything from audio quality to maintenance. We also take a look at what you can do with old earphones.

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This week, we purely discuss earphones, earbuds, and headphones, wired and wireless, referring to the following articles:

We finish the show with the following recommendations:

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. Contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Deputy Editor for Security, Linux, DIY, Programming, and Tech Explained, Christian has extensive experience in desktop and software support, and has been published in Computer Weekly, Linux Format, Tech Radar, ComputerActive, and other titles.Christian also produces MakeUseOf's weekly show, the Really Useful Podcast.His current passions are his cigar box guitar, his retro gaming site (www.gamingretro.co.uk), and his family.