Got a favorite pair of headphones? Are you team wired or team wireless?
As wireless earbuds become the norm, some folks online in Japan are noticing a strange trend: wired headphones are quietly being slapped with "hipster" and "poor" labels. A recent post on X (formerly Twitter) sparked a massive debate, with netizens duking it out over which style reigns supreme.
The viral tweet that kicked it all off read: "Everyone says wired headphones are for hipsters or the broke, but I just can't do wireless. I'm the kind of person who'll rummage through my bag and find three lipsticks I thought were long gone, or lose my phone moments after holding it. Wireless earbuds wouldn't last a day with me."
That post hit a nerve, with countless users nodding along furiously. "I get it!" and "I literally read this shaking my head in agreement!" were common refrains as people chimed in with their own reasons for sticking with wired.
A huge pain point for many? Charging. Or rather, forgetting to charge. "I can't remember to charge them every day. I'll head out for a week with dead earbuds," one user griped. Another fumed, "It's infuriating when your phone's fully charged but your headphones are dead." Wired headphones? No fuss, no muss – just plug 'em in and jam out.
Beyond not losing them and not needing to charge, some wired loyalists love that they can "just hang them around your neck, no need to constantly put them away." Never again will you wonder where your earbuds vanished to!
Gamers also weighed in, pointing out that wireless headphones often suffer from frustrating lag when playing rhythm games. Others cited issues with ear fit and earbuds constantly falling out, leading them to opt for comfy, over-ear wired headphones instead.
But it's not all wired love. Wireless fans had their say too. "Wired headphones tangle so easily and the cables always break, I can't stand it," one user complained. Another highlighted the struggle: "Glasses, a mask, and wired headphones? It's a tangled mess!" Some even recommended "bone conduction headphones," noting their connected design makes them less prone to getting lost, plus they're super comfy and don't block your ears.
Still, others questioned the whole labeling trend, exclaiming, "Where did these labels even come from? What headphones you use is a personal choice, why the need to categorize?" Another defiantly declared, "So what if I'm 'poor'? Wired headphones have rock 'n' roll soul!" And a more philosophical take: "Being able to listen to music is happiness, no matter what kind of headphones you use, it's all good."
Ultimately, whether you go wired or wireless, choosing what works best for you is always the way to go. It's totally reasonable for both sides to have their passionate supporters. As for whether wired headphones are truly being branded "hipster" and "poor" in Japan, that might just depend on who you ask. After all, there are plenty of high-end wired headphones out there that are anything but cheap, making the "poor" label a tough sell.
So, which camp are you in? Wired or wireless?
via： togetter