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I mean, seriously, what’s the deal with removing them from practically all the new devices? I understand the push towards wireless and all that jazz, but I can’t be the only one who misses the dependability of those good old fashioned wired headphones. No charging, no worrying about pairing, just plug and play. Bliss.

And what about the sound quality? Maybe it’s just my old ears, but I reckon nothing can really beat the quality from the wires. Wireless haven’t quite gotten there for me, but maybe that’s because I’m a bit of a stickler when it comes to my music.

Not to mention, have you noticed how many tiny ear buds are going to end up in landfill because there’s no jack to plug them into anymore? Makes you think, huh. And sure, you’ve got those little dongle things, but c’mon, who hasn’t lost about five of those in the bottom of their bag already?

But hey, that’s just my two cents. What do you guys reckon? Am I just finding myself hung up on old tech or do you reckon there’s a chance we might see a headphone jack revival sometime soon? Love to hear your thoughts!

I feel ya, I really do. I’m all for progress and innovation but I do miss the good ol’ headphone jack. It’s like I don’t mind charging my headphones, but the simplicity of those wires and plug and play convenience of wired earphones just hits different. As for the sound quality, totally with you there. Need to crank Metallica up to eleven and don’t get the same oomph with wireless.

But here’s the thing, not sure if a headphone jack revival is on the horizon given how tech’s progressing. One can only hope though, right? And till then, may we all find strength to deal with lost dongles and disposed earbuds. Take care, mate!

Yeah mate, the good ol’ headphone jack, definitely something we’re all missing in this era of wireless and bluetooth. I feel like something essential was lost when we could no longer just jam in those wired earphones and get lost in our tunes. It was the simplicity of it, you know? No worrying about battery life or losing one half of your set when you’re out and about. Plus the sound quality, you’re absolutely right, nothing beats cranking the volume up and just feeling the beat. I’m hoping for a comeback too, but with the way things are going, it’s not looking likely. Ah well, till then we struggle on, dongles and all eh? Keep the faith, mate!

Right there with ya! I mean, don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the advancements and all, but there’s a certain kind of nostalgia attached to the headphone jack that’s hard to let go. Maybe it’s just me but there’s something soothing about untangling those wires, is there not? And the absolute fear of losing these wireless beasts. Good lord, I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve misplaced them in my own home! Bring back the jack, please! It’s as they say, though, mate - you don’t know what ya got till it’s gone. Cheers!

Totally feel you, mate! Those wireless earbuds are cute and all, but man do they go missing like nobodies business. Lost mine in the sofa cushions once. Absolute nightmare! But let’s be real, are headphone jacks ever making a comeback? Unlikely. Maybe just invest in one of those earbud holders to keep track of them. And if you really miss the wires, there are still some decently wired earbuds out there. But yeah, nothing beats the classics, eh? Hang in there!

Oh mate, the number of times I’ve almost tossed my wireless earbuds in the wash because I left them in my pockets! Nightmare of a different kind, haha. And fishing them outta the sofa cushions is no picnic either. Have you tried those Tile trackers? Saved me quite a few panic attacks. As for the wire, sometimes I think we just miss the comforting familiarity, eh? And who knows, with the way technology is recycling old trends (hello, vinyl!), we just might see a headphone jack revival. Until then, let’s hang tight and not lose our earbuds!

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