Looking for your first pair of wired audiophile headphones? I've got a great recommendation that won't break the bank

The fiio ft13 wired headphones with wood cups and copper cable photographed against a blue background.

Wired headphones are experiencing a bit of a comeback, and for good reason. As convenient and easy as the best Bluetooth headphones are, it's physically impossible for "true" hi-res music when listening wirelessly.

So, if you want to branch out into the multifaceted (read: confusing) realm of audiophile audio, you need to get a pair of wired headphones. As I said, the audiophile world is a landmine of jargon and contrasting information, so I'm here to help you. Forget the $1,000 cans that require specially mined copper from the deepest caves of Vietnam (or something). Forget DACs and amps for the time being.