No headphone jack? No problem: here are 6 alternatives
9.9.2016
Translation: machine translated
The fears have been realised: Apple has cancelled the headphone jack on the new iPhone 7. Never mind: we'll show you five ways you can still get your sound.
Apple is retiring the classic 3.5mm headphone jack. Well, not quite. With the included Lightning adapter, you can also use your old headphones with the new iPhone 7. But we can think of a few more interesting alternatives.
Wireless happiness: X-mini Evolve
Bluetooth headphones are much more practical than those with annoying cables anyway. No more tangled cables and no more loose connections due to defective headphone sockets and cables. The tetherless music enjoyment is available for every taste and every budget. I can recommend the X-mini Evolve, among others. It can also be used as a speaker if your friends want to listen in or you want to annoy the people around you.
No cable and still good sound: Bowers & Wilkins P7
People with fine hearing probably grimace in disgust when you come to them with Bluetooth. Of course, the quality suffers a little from the compression caused by wireless transmission, but there are differences here too. The new wireless headphones from Bowers & Wilkins should satisfy even the most discerning ears.
To the high-end Bluetooth headphones
For sporty people: Plantronics BlackBeat FIT
Another moment when you appreciate wireless freedom: During sport. Not least because the latest smartwatches allow you to send music directly to Bluetooth headphones and leave your mobile at home. The Plantronics BackBeat FIT are lightweight in-ear headphones with a headband that can be operated with one hand and are sweat-resistant.
To the sports Bluetooth headphones
Directly with Lighting plug: JBL Reflect Aware
If you prefer cables but don't want to fiddle with an adapter, then get a pair of headphones that already have a lighting plug
Do you already have good headphones?: oppo HA-2
If you are happy with your wired headphones and have already spent a lot on them, you could of course buy a pocket amplifier. This will make the sound even better. You can connect the oppo HA-2 to your iPhone using the Lightning cable, while you connect the headphones using the normal 3.5 mm connection.
For audiophiles: Sony NW-ZX2
None of this is good enough for you? Then ditch the iPhone and get yourself a proper music player. The Sony NW-ZX2 can be used with or without a cable. It supports LDAC audio technology, which should provide even better sound. 128 GB should be enough to store your FLAC music files and you can add even more via a microSD card.
Header image: The iPhone has been neutered. But don't worry: There are enough alternatives to the 3.5mm headphone jack. (Source: Buzzfeed)
Philipp Rüegg
Senior Editor
Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.chBeing the game and gadget geek that I am, working at digitec and Galaxus makes me feel like a kid in a candy shop – but it does take its toll on my wallet. I enjoy tinkering with my PC in Tim Taylor fashion and talking about games on my podcast http://www.onemorelevel.ch. To satisfy my need for speed, I get on my full suspension mountain bike and set out to find some nice trails. My thirst for culture is quenched by deep conversations over a couple of cold ones at the mostly frustrating games of FC Winterthur.
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