I’ve read at least once in this thread an argument, that 3.5mm jack is superior to BT or USB-C, on account of the audio quality. If you’re using your phone for playback in a setup where you can tell the difference, then an external DAC, with proper connectors, is warranted.

First of all, I didn't say that but it is true. Bluetooh is not just technically inferior, it also has severe limitations in bidirectional communications such as phone calls. Which you know, you tend to have when you're usign a mobile phone.

However, the real difference comes when you compare the headphones themselves. Something like a Moondrop Aria or a Truthear Hexa is under 80USD and will be significantly better than a wireless IEM that costs the same. You can even go down to 30/40USD and still fine good products.

They can be more discreet, and you don’t always have to care about stowing then away. There’s a bit of a difference between rolling the wire(s) up or just plopping the individual TWS in a case, where orientation is handled by a magnet.

You need the IEMs to be "discreet"? What? hahaha that's a first. Also, rolling up the wire takes a few seconds. None of this is an issue.

Nothing to do with the jack. I’m talking about the pins coming from the circular part of the socket and going to the PCB. I’ve seen them break inside the socket housing, where you can’t get to them.

Then don't buy crappy devices? I don't know dude. I have audio gear more than 40 years old and I've literally never had this issue.

And I’ll keep telling you that nobody really cares, most of your arguments are moot, and your opinion is not that of the vast majority.

Ah but you keep the conversation going and that's what matters my friend. Also, who cares if my opinion is "in the vast majority" or not? Do you only share your views if you know other people agree? That's dumb.

I wonder how that could be /s

Yeah, uninformed consumers and increased profit margins will do that to the market. Go figure.