Reverting from premium wired headphones to regular wireless ones feels almost unbearable after weeks of use
In the realm of audio technology, a debate has been brewing between wired and wireless headphones. A closer look reveals that the former, such as the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X, offer certain advantages that are hard to ignore.
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X, priced at £219, is an over-ear wired headphone that stands out for its ability to track attack and decay with ease, a feature more apparent in wired headphones. This, combined with the fact that wired headphones communicate and carry more sonic information, results in a far more impressive feeling of musicality.
Subtle dynamic shifts are more pronounced in wired headphones like the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X compared to wireless headphones. This is because analogue transmission through a cable can carry a song's full audio data, whereas audio transmitted wirelessly is compressed, and crucial information is lost.
The sound quality of wired headphones like the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X is more detailed and textured compared to the best wireless headphones. For instance, the sound produced by the Grado SR325x is more three-dimensional than most wireless headphones.
However, it's important to note that wireless headphones like the Sony WH-1000XM6 and the JBL Tour One M3 have made significant strides. They offer advantages like portability, noise cancelling, and spatial audio. The Sony WH-1000XM6, priced at £400, is a high-end wireless headphone that competes with wired headphones like the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X in terms of sound quality, but falls short in terms of sonic detail.
The gulf between wired and wireless transmission may be unclear to some, especially those who have been conditioned to think that Bluetooth cans are the only option. Yet, pound for pound, wired headphones like the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X and Grado SR325x, which is more expensive than the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X but still far cheaper than the Sony WH-1000XM6, offer a far more impressive feeling of musicality.
In conclusion, while wireless headphones have their merits, wired headphones continue to hold their ground when it comes to sound quality. The problem with wired headphones is that they make going back to premium wireless so difficult. Yet, the old ways remain the best when it comes to sound.
In recent years, we've seen the release of over-ear wired headphones like the Sennheiser HD 660 S and the Sony MDR-Z1R, which offer superior sound quality compared to most Bluetooth headphones due to their higher fidelity and lack of compression. High-end wired headphones like the Focal Bathys Mg and T+A Solitaire T, priced at £1200 / $1600 / AU$2160 respectively, further solidify the argument for wired headphones.
As the debate between wired and wireless headphones continues, it's clear that each has its strengths and weaknesses. For those who prioritise sound quality, wired headphones like the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X remain the go-to choice.
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