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Wired Headphones Make a Comeback Amid Digital Fatigue

12/19/2025

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Story summary

Wired headphones are experiencing a revival, driven by celebrity endorsements and a growing desire to break from wireless technology.
Daniel Rodgers, fashion editor, notes wired headphones symbolize a nonchalant, analogue way to opt out of constant connectivity.
The trend reflects digital fatigue, with some consumers preferring wired for sound quality.
Apple’s EarPods cost £17.
AirPods cost £99, and Bluetooth models still outsell wired.

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Story summary

Wired headphones are experiencing a revival, driven by celebrity endorsements and a growing desire to break from wireless technology.
Daniel Rodgers, fashion editor, notes wired headphones symbolize a nonchalant, analogue way to opt out of constant connectivity.
The trend reflects digital fatigue, with some consumers preferring wired for sound quality.
Apple’s EarPods cost £17.
AirPods cost £99, and Bluetooth models still outsell wired.