Damn you, Apple. I told myself when ordering this phone, I'd live with the dongle.
But holy hell, is it annoying.
Did anybody else give in and buy BT headphones with their 7, or is it just me?
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I had enough of the dongle and gave in.
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Damn you, Apple. I told myself when ordering this phone, I'd live with the dongle.
But holy hell, is it annoying.
Did anybody else give in and buy BT headphones with their 7, or is it just me?
Bought some wireless headphones and will get the air pods too when out
Doubt I use wired ever again
Doubt I use wired ever again
I already have a pair of LG Tones, but still mostly just use the EarPods that came with my phone. It's nice that they still work on my iPhone SE and my iPads, so I don't need to carry both types of EarPods.
I've been using wireless headphones for quite some time now, so no problems here. Wireless is the way to go!
Thankfully I've been living in a personal Bluetooth bubble since 2014 (Beats Studio Wireless, LG Tone Ultra, Bluetooth in my new car, Bluetooth sound bar at home, etc.) so the removal of the headphone jack hasn't hurt me too much. Only annoying thing is sometimes in an Uber or in a friends car that doesn't have Bluetooth capabilities.
Typically those scenarios are few and far between though.
Typically those scenarios are few and far between though.
I had the Jaybird X2 from the 6 days, but there is now way I'm letting go of my Shure IEMs.
Love them both.
Love them both.
I bought some Jabra wireless headphones a few weeks ago in preparation. My iPhone still hasn't arrived though 
Got myself a sennheiser momentum wireless 2.0 while I had my 6S Plus, before the rumor of the removal of the audio jack were even a thing, love them
Switched About 5 years ago.
After the first set of BT headphones I could never feel right with wires.
After the first set of BT headphones I could never feel right with wires.
Been using wireless for two years now. On the ear Bose for walking around and their latest noise canceling over the ear unit for riding the diesel mower, blowing or just relaxing. Would never go back to wired headsets.
The Audeze Sine look very interesting, best benefits of that set is for IPhones. 24bit audio and it has a lightning connector for use as a bypass for its dac. Unfortunately not wireless though.
Got myself a sennheiser momentum wireless 2.0 while I had my 6S Plus, before the rumor of the removal of the audio jack were even a thing, love them
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Got the same ones too. Happy with them overall although they can be a bit on the bulky side when commuting and travelling.
I've been using wireless for about 2 years now but I still prefer wired unless I'm working out. Although now more and more sets are coming out with quick charging it probably won't be as bad. I think I'm going to wait for some BT 5.0 headphones to come out with USB -C.
I got some decently cheap but nice wireless headphones Mixcder shareme 5's. They are around 50 bucks and actually sound really good for the money, nice wireless connection and the battery life has been really nice also.
I would like to get come V-MODA Crossfade wireless soon, but I will probably try out the Beats X as something a little more portable and to try out the W1 chip.
I would like to get come V-MODA Crossfade wireless soon, but I will probably try out the Beats X as something a little more portable and to try out the W1 chip.
If you use more than 1 set of normal headphones in different places it can be annoying. I leave mine plugged into my QC25s for now, but am thinking of moving it to my car's 3.5mm jack since I have BT headphones and don't really need to use the QC25.
JBL Everest 300BT can be had on sale at times for $100 at Best Buy. They meet your criteria.