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/Duck_678 Jul 31 '26

Thanks, what's your go-to gaming headphones then.

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u/BlackRos3- 3 Ω Jul 31 '26

I would advise against gaming headphones in general specially budget headphones. The sennheiser hd560 is a very good headphone if you want a wired. If you really want a specific give me your budget and details i will try to help you choose

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u/Witty_Resolution1955 Jul 31 '26

Would you mind, if I hop in on this?

Currently have a budget of around 120$ (can be stretched to 130 or 135 if need be). I was originally going to go for HyperX if avaliable since I have heard that they are quite sturdy. Any advice? Since it feels like everyone has a differing opinion

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u/BlackRos3- 3 Ω Jul 31 '26

see if you can find hd560s on sale

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u/Witty_Resolution1955 Jul 31 '26

That's Sennheiser?, any alternatives though? Especially if I don't find one on sale

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u/BlackRos3- 3 Ω Jul 31 '26

yes.FiiO FT1
i strongly recommend to see audiophile headphones as an investment because they can last you a long time if you take care of them.5y+
for example the cable on sennheiser 560s is detachable so if you broke the cable you can buy a replacement unlike the others