Why do studio headphones have such long cords?

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Title pretty much sums it up. I have a pair of studio headphones and the cord is about 10 feet long, and I’ve noticed others are the same way and I’m just curious as to why.

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Practicality when in a studio or home listening environment…

A short cable is great when it is plugged into a device that is in your pocket, but studio equipment is ultimately intended for use in a studio. So rather than having a portable player on your person, you may be plugging them in to an audio interface on a nearby desk, needing to move back to work audio equipment or play an instrument, or just want to sit back on a sofa while plugged into nearby audio gear – the longer cable just allows you that extra freedom to move and get further from the device you are plugged into.

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