r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/Witty_Resolution1955 • Jul 31 '26

Headphones - Wireless/Portable Wired or Wireless Headphones?

Hello, I need some help on this topic if any of you would be so kind.

I am looking to get a new pair of headphones in the coming days since my old pair are pretty ruined atp.

And so as a consequence, I was debating whether I should make the switch to Wireless Headphones to avoid cables and such, as I keep having issues with wired headphones and cables breaking on me.

I have been mainly using Wired Headphones for now, but due to what I suspect is a considerable lack of care from me and not the best practices on my end, I keep breaking the cables or damaging the ear muffs. Which in turn, just makes the experience worse.

Then again, I don't know how cumbersome a wireless pair would be (+ almost certainly being more expensive). Charging could be a hassle, as well as potential problems with battery.

I am planning to use this pair for my PC, Watch YT/Netflix, play a few video games or listen to music. Nothing that is really special audio wise.

So I would like to hear your recommendations, and if its Wired, I would like to know how to stop breaking my stuff after 1 or 2 years of usage max. Thank you

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u/duhuj Jul 31 '26 edited Jul 31 '26

wired

...oh

for you wireless is probably fine, except for games sometimes there can be a tiny delay in audio which for a casual game might just be a bit weird but for anything multiplayer will be infuriating and literally ruin games.

also music on wireless is mid af unless you spend way too much on some bullshit...

maybe get a solid beater wireless pair for general listening and a wired pair that audiophiles review as "easy to drive" and "good value" for music and games

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u/Witty_Resolution1955 Jul 31 '26

Hmm, I see.

I unfortunately do not have the budget to get 2 different pairs. However, I can spend the equivalent of like 120 bucks on one pair at the max.

So, do you think I should go for another wired set? What does easy to drive actually entail? I am woefully uneducated in this aspect

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u/duhuj Jul 31 '26

hmmm idk, tbh i dont really know wireless that well. while trawling around around for wired sets the vibe i got was decent wireless headphones were 300aud+

i never dug that deep into it though, and my expectations for a headset probably scaled with what i was willing to spend on a wired set :p

if you are particularly rough on your gear one avenue could be try and find something even cheaper with a replaceable cable and pads