# I switched back to earbuds after using headphones for three years — here’s what I have and haven’t missed

> Just over three years ago, I decided to switch to one of the best headphones and close the book on my time with earbuds — and it was one of the best things I’ve done.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/i-switched-back-to-earbuds-after-using-headphones-for-three-years-heres-what-i-have-and-havent-missed?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69c1b22fb8031e9a97964c80)
- **Published:** 2026-03-23
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #headphones #earbuds #sony #three #haven #missed #switch #switched
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