Question about wireless or wired headphones

[josveland]

Hello everyone! I'm forced to replace my Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC headphones because original replacement parts are no longer available in Europe (the non-original ones I can find are of poor quality), and the ear and headband cushions are worn out.

In any case, I've used the Lagoons 80% of the time at home, in situations where I didn't mind having a wired connection (in fact, I usually use a wired connection because the sound quality is significantly better than Bluetooth). I can disregard the remaining 20% because it's generally been in situations where I'd normally take my AirPods Pro 2, as they're more convenient to carry around (they fit in my pocket) than over-ear headphones.

With this introduction, I'm trying to make it clear that I really don't care whether my new headphones are wireless, portable, foldable, or have noise cancellation... because they're for home use. Although they should be closed-back, since I've never owned open-back headphones, if they let in too much sound, they're useless to me. Of course, being able to get up from the table or sofa without taking off my headphones, or not having to carry my phone around, are features I appreciate, but it depends on the price.

Based on these considerations, I can't find any articles comparing top-of-the-range wired and wireless headphones (within the same price range). For example, for wired use, what about Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 or Beyerdynamics T5? These two models sell for around €750 in Spain. What about the Sony WH-1000XM6 or Sennheiser HD 660S2? Around €480. What about Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 or Sennheiser HD 600? Around €380.

The question is, at the same price, will wired headphones sound significantly better, or will they sound similar?

Main uses: streaming movies, TV shows, and music (Apple Music or Spotify Lossless), gaming on Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. Sometimes I'll use them directly to the TV/PC/Switch 2/iPhone 11 Pro Max (with the Lightning-to-3.5mm jack adapter) and sometimes connected to a Denon AVR X3700H AV decoder (6.35mm jack input; in this case, Apple Music can only be output via AAC).

 

[Al ears]

There are plenty of wired portable headphones out there.
Every headphone I have is wired for a reason.
I don't need noise cancelling efforts and I cannot carry anything with an internal battery when at work.
Wireless headphones require a DAC of some sort in the loop as far as I am aware so, potentially, wired headphones should sound better but not all modern phones or devices can accept a wired connection.
I really liked my B&W headphones but apparently they are no longer making wired headphones so will have to look elsewhere for a suitable replacement.

 

[josveland]

Lo que quiero saber es a qué rango de precios de auriculares con cable correspondería, por ejemplo, a los auriculares Sony WH-1000XM6 hablando exclusivamente de calidad de audio.

 

[Gray]

I'm trying to make it clear that I really don't care whether my new headphones are wireless, portable, foldable, or have noise cancellation... because they're for home use.

Then if I was you, it would have to be wired - more choice of makes and models - including the latest Beyer models (since that's the brand you're used to).

If sound quality is your number 1 priority, then comparing models yourself is essential.

The prospect of long, trailing cables across rooms put some people off of wired headphones.
But extension cables clipped neatly around skirting boards (if necessary in thin trunking) is so unobtrusive, you don't even know it's there.
Plug into fixed socket(s) behind listening chair(s) 👍

 

[Al ears]

Lo que quiero saber es a qué rango de precios de auriculares con cable correspondería, por ejemplo, a los auriculares Sony WH-1000XM6 hablando exclusivamente de calidad de audio.

and in English???