![]() ![]() ![]() But convenience isn't the only argument we're fighting here. In many ways wireless grants freedom and convenience to be able to listen to music when and how you want to. Mowing the lawn? There's a headphone for that. On vacation with the family at the beach? No worries - there's a Bluetooth speaker for that. There is a time and a place for everything, and at the end of the day, wireless headphones or speakers afford you the opportunity and peace of mind to be able to listen to music when you otherwise couldn't. However, I like to think the more common trend is for people to have lots of tools in their metaphorical toolbox. ![]() Chances are, if you're choosing convenience over sound quality you probably aren't a true audiophile. In this case, it's choosing to sacrifice sound quality for convenience. After all, that is the purpose of the audio device or headphones, isn't it?īut without using too many political comparisons, it's like choosing if you want to sacrifice a little freedom for more security. It's great in almost every single way except the one that matters most: sound. Wireless has become synonymous with "freedom." It's hard to market freedom as a bad thing, so wireless products have done well for themselves among the ordinary consumer masses. OK, maybe that's a bit extreme, but the idea that wires "hold you back" in a world that is always on the go is a powerful image, one that marketing teams for wireless products have capitalized on over the years. ![]() With the emergence of wireless technology, wires have become the symbol of slavery to your audio equipment. ![]()
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