wired headphones
Plugged-in ear speakers
Wired headphones are headphones that connect to an audio device through a physical cable, typically ending in a 3.5mm jack or USB connector.
The term gained currency as wireless Bluetooth headphones became common, creating a need to distinguish the older technology: I prefer wired headphones for recording because there's no latency.
- earbudsTiny insertable audio devices
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- jackDevice for lifting vehicles
- tangledTwisted confusedly together
- cordFlexible twisted strand
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- Retronymsacoustic guitar, analog clock, analog watch, landline, manual transmission
- Portable AudioiPod, Walkman, portable CD player, music player, portable stereo
speaker form factor
wired headphonesloudspeakers
Audio output devices
speakers · PA system · boombox · soundbar · public address system
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