Judging by all of the comments complaining about DRM and having to buy new audio equipment, it seems like few people are actually reading the whole article. USB-C can support analog audio output via audio adapter accessory mode[1].<p>In the near future you&#x27;ll be able to buy passive USB-C→3.5mm cables for cheaper than normal USB-C→USB-C cables. You will be able to use them like any other aux cable.<p>Personally, I still prefer the 3.5mm jack so that I don&#x27;t need a passive adapter for using my earbuds. Requiring a passive adapter that gives you a perpendicular 3.5mm jack, no matter how small, would be ugly and obtrusive.<p>Fortunately, at least for over-the-ear headphones with a 3.5mm jack, this will at least be much less of a hassle. Passive USB-C→3.5mm cables can just be your new aux cable.<p>[1] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;i.imgur.com&#x2F;y6xCS9u.png" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;i.imgur.com&#x2F;y6xCS9u.png</a>