A s wired headphones make an unlikely comeback among Gen Z and celebrities, Independent readers have been debating whether the trend is a genuine rejection of “ Big Tech ” – or simply nostalgia and fashion repackaged as rebellion.

Many readers argued wired headphones remain popular for practical reasons rather than style, pointing to lower prices, better durability and the fact they cannot run out of battery or be easily lost.

Several said they still prefer owning music through MP3 players or downloads instead of relying on streaming services, while others described wireless earbuds as expensive, stressful and easy to misplace.

At the same time, many commenters were sceptical of claims that wired headphones have become a major cultural movement.…