As someone who wears glasses, I find that ear pads range from somewhat comfortable to unbearably painful.
You also have toclean headphones regularlyto maintain their hygiene.
Now, compare that to speakers.
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You never come into physical contact with your speakers during regular use, so comfort is not a factor.
They just sit on your desk or entertainment unit and get the job done.
You never have to put them on and take them off.
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There are no tangled or frayed cables that break down further with each use.
Other than the occasional dusting, you never have to clean them, either.
Astandalone microphonewith a nice stand combined with a pair of speakers offers superior sound quality and infinite comfort.
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I love the convenience that speakers provide.
However, let’s not rush to dismiss speakers for gaming just yet.
This effect immerses you (and your neighbors) in a game like nothing else.
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Also, there’s a good chance that you’ll drop your headphones and break or damage them.
I’ve dropped more pairs than I’d care to admit.
They cost about the same, too.
Four years later, the speakers look as good as new, whereas my headphones are slowly disintegrating.
You sometimes don’t even realize that your headphone volume is too high until it’s too late.
In contrast, speakers make it easy to compare your volume level by relating it to environmental sounds.
