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On a recent post, there were a lot of comments, which said that they were missing the headphones on newer mobile devices.

How many actually use the headphone jack?

I ask, because I have one on my phone, since I really wanted one, but I rarely use it. Like Tops 1/Month.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Absolutely use it at least weekly. My partner has Bluetooth wireless earbuds and they are always a problem - dropping connection, short and inconsistent battery life, dying at inopportune times, etc. They don't seem to even notice these issues because they've used wireless for so long, but it always drove me nuts everytime I tried switching.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Often enough to want it. I use it all the time in waiting rooms.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Nearly every day for me. I love having my headphones on while I walk to work or am on the bus. I had to buy a new phone about a month ago and I exclusively shopped phones that came with a headphone jack.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I use it sometimes, but used it regularly for music until I busted out an old iPod.

[–] vaultdweller013 2 points 1 year ago

Daily, I drive an 01 cherokee sport base model. This means I have a tape deck and fuck all else.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Never, Bluetooth adapter in the car, AirPods otherwise. FUCK cords

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Rarely, but I like knowing it's there if my headphones run out of battery and I need to join a meeting or make a call.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yup use it with multiple devices, car and headphones. Bring it bloody back. No intention of buying another overpriced accessory plain and simple

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

A few years ago I would have said every day, but I got a really good pair of Bluetooth Bose headphones that have wireless charging so I don't have to worry about anything anymore. After work they get put on a charging pad then in the morning I grab them and they're ready to go.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I use wired headphones in bed, listening to podcast and whatnot. Easier to just yank out and throw away when falling asleep. I use lightning headphones right now..

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I use my earbuds most of the time for music and podcasts, but the wires ones are mainly for gaming because of latency.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Always. Everything besides the cell tower connection happens wired. No Bluetooth or WiFi .

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I used to use mine pretty regularly for some wired IEM's and sometimes connecting it to my PC.

But a couple months ago, I put my phone in a bag of silica gel balls to absorb some water after it got wet.

Cannot recommend this to anyone else though... because those balls actually have roughly the same diameter as the headphone jack and one got completely stuck inside, making the port unusable. :(

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

turn the phone off and try fishing it out with a sewing needle. maybe 2 and try and chop stick it. i got one many out like this, happened to me frequently because i used to work in plastics.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I use it every time I drive.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I use it every day on my way to work and most nights before bed.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I have a headphone jack and have never used it

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I had to buy an adapter. I much prefer wired earphones, as somebody else commented, it's much easier to switch wired ones between devices. With wireless you also have the issue of disconnecting them if you want audio through the phone speaker. I hate Bluetooth anyway.

I also prefer the earphones which sit just in the ear, rather than the current style of ones that need to be forced inside. I don't think you can get wireless earphones like that, probably because they would be lost easily. I like proper headphones too (so that's an option for wireless), but they are quite bulky so not always convenient.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Whenever my fiio runs out of power. About once a week.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Until I got a phone without one, I used it all the time. But now I have fully switched to Bluetooth. The price pot me off a lot, but my tozo A3s are are both cheap enough and good enough that I am happy to have made the switch.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Most of the time I use Bluetooth headphones, but when I'm in the mood to listen to some good quality music, I switch to wired headphones... Probably a few times per month and only at home.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I use it every day so for me is still a big must have. I also use it for 8 hours straight at work

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

It's also the ariel for my radio so..

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I refused to get a phone without one for quite a long while and finally caved. I haven't used wired headphones in years but I hate that there isn't the option anymore as a default.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

If I still had one I would use it every day. I now use Bluetooth bone conducting headphones so I can hear other things while I listen to The Majority Report while I work.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Two of my headphones are wired.

They're both usb-c.

This isn't a wired/wireless issue. You can not have a 3.5mm audio jack on your phone and still use wired headphones without an adapter because usb-c headphones exist.

You can talk about quality differences and such, but that isn't the same as wired vs wireless being the only two options.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I have an old phone I still use for media because it has the headphone jack, it's also great to watch stuff in a room with other people in it like when a partner is watching TV or something. I bought the FairPhone 4 because I heard they (the company) made phones with it and failed my due diligence and was promptly disappointed with the lack of jack. Still my biggest gripe with this phone and still a feature I love and want back.

You can even munch on bugles and still hear your video! Its amazing!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Routinely with IEMs or over ear headphones as my Sony has a good DAC. If I am having a serious music listening session, I'll use a USB C dongle DAC amp.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I used it every day, when I had it. I would still use it every day if I had it. Sadly I don't have it anymore.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Well I do almost daily

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