This page offers help with Apple wired headphones. Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector don’t work with iPod nano or any device that has iOS 9 or earlier. The Lightning to 3.5-mm Headphone Jack Adapter lets you connect 3.5-mm headphones and other audio devices to an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch that has a Lightning connector. Plug your Lightning to 3.5-mm Headphone Jack Adapter into the Lightning connector on your iOS device and plug the other end into your headphones.
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Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector don’t work with iPod nano or any device that has iOS 9 or earlier. The Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter lets you connect 3.5 mm headphones and other audio devices to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that has a Lightning connector.
Plug your Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter into the Lightning connector on your iOS device and plug the other end into your headphones. The USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter lets you connect 3.5 mm headphones and other audio devices to a USB-C port.
If your headphones don’t work with your iPhone or iPad
Make sure that your iPhone or iPad has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Check your headphone cable, connector, remote, and earbuds for damage, like wear or breakage.
If you can’t hear any sound or if only one side of your headphones works If the second pair doesn’t work, contact Apple Support.
Check your microphone for blockage, like debris, lint, or plastic packaging.
Use Apple wired headphones
Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector don’t work with iPod nano or any device that has iOS 9 or earlier. The Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter lets you connect 3.5 mm headphones and other audio devices to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that has a Lightning connector. Plug your Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter into the Lightning connector on your iOS device and plug the other end into your headphones. The USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter lets you connect 3.5 mm headphones and other audio devices to a USB-C port.
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By using wired instead of wireless bluetooth earphones you’ll be able to obtain a richer and deeper sound and a frequency response range from 15Hz to 21Khz all without having to keep charging an additional device.
Best wired headphones for iPhone and iPad
A collective groan echoed across the Internet a few years ago when Apple announced that it was dropping the traditional 3.5mm headphone socket from the iPhone 7. Apart from anything else, you don’t have to worry about the battery running flat, and there are many people who still prefer the sound quality provided by wired headphones too. However, Lightnings days are likely numbered, with the European Union forcing Apple to move to USB-C for charging iPhones by 2024, and with most of the latest iPad models – apart from the entry-level 9th gen iPad – having switched from Lightning to USB-C connectors, it is certain that the iPhone will soon follow this same trend.
It’s not at its best with Bluetooth, though, as it doesn’t support either Apple’s AAC or AptX for Android, relying on the more basic SBC codec for wireless audio.
Austrian includes two cables with the headphones, with a USB-C-to-3.5mm connector that provides standard analogue audio, or a straightforward USB-C cable that provides digital audio from an iPad, Mac or other devices that have USB-C. There’s also a USB-A adaptor included too, and I had no trouble using the Hi-X25BT with both USB-A and 3.5mm connections on my ageing office iMac. And, as you’d expect from a company with Austrian’s Hi-Fi background, the sound quality is great, thanks to 40mm drivers with impressive 12Hz – 24KHz frequency response.
The cymbal crash that starts Blondie’s Rapture rings out crisp and clear, with a loose relaxed feel on the jangling rhythm guitar. The song’s bouncing bass line works a treat too, and never gets lost in the mix as can sometimes happen with less precise headphones.
Sound quality is dependent on good fit Price When Reviewed: $39.99 Best Prices Today: Connectivity: Lightning Lightning headphones are normally pretty expensive, since manufacturers have to make a special version of their standard headphones that uses the Apple-only connector just for iPhone owners.
Despite their low price, the SoundForm headphones – which used to be called Rockstar, but have been rebranded – are sturdily built, with a chunky, flat cable that reduces tangles when you shove them into your pocket. And, at this price, there’s not a lot in the way of added extras either – there’s no carrying case, and just three sizes of silicon ear-tips, although that should be enough to provide a good, comfortable fit for most people. Belkin also says the headphones are water-resistant – although it doesn’t quote an IP rating – so they should be a good, affordable option for jogging around the park or working out at the gym.
Modest battery life Price When Reviewed: $169 Best Prices Today: Connectivity: USB-C or Lightning (via adaptor) The new Zophia earbuds from Zorloo really stand out in a crowded market, simply by virtue of providing both Bluetooth wireless and a more traditional wired mode. But, when the battery is flat, or you want to listen to your favourite music with the best possible sound quality, you can simply plug in the proprietary audio cable provided by Zorloo and the Zophia will automatically turn off Bluetooth and switch into wired mode.
The cable also works as a DAC – digital-to-analogue converter – that bypasses the somewhat ropey analogue audio that you can get from many Apple devices in order to enhance the sound quality even further.
Kate Bush is all over the Internet at the moment, thanks to Running Up That Hill being used in Stranger Things on Netflix, but my favourite track on the Hounds Of Love album has always been The Big Sky, and especially the thunderous 12-inch ‘Meteorological Mix’.
The Zophia really comes to life with the Lightning adaptor’s wired connection, immediately displaying a brighter, more vibrant sound. Not ideal is you need a firm fit Price When Reviewed: $19 Best Prices Today: Connectivity: Lightning (plus you can still get the 3.5mm version) Apple stopped including the EarPods with new iPhones years ago – which was annoying for iPhone owners, but great for headphone manufacturers who could step in with their own alternatives.
That 3.5mm connector will work with other audio devices too and, of course, a wired connection means that you don’t have to worry about the battery running down in the middle of a long journey. However, they still have the same one-size-fits-all design of the original EarPods, with no option to use silicon tips in different sizes, so they’re probably not the best choice for people who need a good, firm fit for working out or jogging around the park.
Didn’t work with the Macs we tested with Best Prices Today: Connectivity: Wireless, USB-C, 2.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cables included The name suggests that Sennheiser’s Momentum Wireless headphones might be wireless-only, but the Momentum – currently in its 3rd generation model – was actually one of the first headphones to support audio over a USB-C connection. The Momentum Wireless also includes noise-cancellation features, and supports Apple’s AAC codec for Bluetooth, along with AptX for Android devices, so it’s both cheaper and more versatile than the AirPods Max. I’ve always enjoyed the warm tones of Sennheiser headphones, and that sound really stands out on The Big Sky by Kate Bush, capturing both the range and richness of her voice on the song’s chanting chorus. It has thickly padded earpieces so that you can wear it comfortably all day long, and there’s an adjustable boom mic to make sure your voice is clear during calls.
It’s hard to justify spending a lot of money on expensive headphones that will only work with a single device. Moshi also makes a second model, called the Avanti C, that comes with a USB-C cable for the increasing range of smartphones and tablets compatible with that connector. The on-ear design means that they’re quite compact, and the earpieces fold inwards so that you can easily slip them into the carrying case that’s provided for when you’re travelling. That allows them to provide a really nice, firm bass on dance tracks such as Prime Evil by The Orb, while also reaching right up to the glass-cutting falsetto of Roger Taylor on Queen’s Lap Of The Gods.
Serious audiophiles can also opt for a portable DAC – digital/analogue converter – such as the popular iFi range or the Chord Mojo to really give their audio quality a boost.
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