Wires are in and cables are cool. (Image credit: Future) Over the last nine months I've become smitten by wired headphones , and I'm not alone. While the last 10 years has seen a steady move towards cordless convenience, according to new data from Cupid PR, the old-fashioned wire is staging a comeback. Searches for 'wired headphones' hit 2.6 million in April – a 68% month-on-month increase. And I think I know why. Although driven by Gen Z’s embrace of old tech, this feels like more than Y2K nostalgia. Sure, there's the TikTok -led anti-polished aesthetics but I think consumers are also getting fed up with the endless cycle of wireless earphones, doomed for the dustbin. After all, if you have a Bluetooth headphone , it has a lifespan of around 3-5 years. Wired audio, such as the best budget earphones , or budget over-ear headphones , can last a lifetime. The Sound of Wellbeing (Image credit: Future) The move back to wired audio isn't just a fashion statement – it’s an upgrade for our souls!…