Headphone technology, just like loudspeakers, hasn’t changed much in about a hundred years, but Blue Microphones is trying to take things to another level with the introduction of its Mo-Fi headphones. The company teased the product as far back as Winter NAMM without actually showing it, but now the Mo-Fi’s appear to be finally ready.
So what’s different? First of all, the phones have extremely large 50mm drivers, which is the biggest you’ve ever seen on a pair of headphones. Secondly, they have built-in 240mw amplifiers so you’re no longer at the mercy of the headphone amp (which is usually underpowered) that you’re plugging in to.
The Mo-Fi’s also have 3 settings, which you can toggle between on the right earcup – Off, On, and On+. Off provides a passive mode where they act just like any other headphone, while On+ provides more of a bass-heavy experience for those that find that sort of thing desirable. The amp is powered via an internal battery that is recharged via a mini-USB port, and a charge is good for up to 14 hours.
The phones also have a unique multi-hinged headband design that bends at 6 joints and is unlike any other headphone on the market, and has a removable/replaceable cable.
The Blue Mo-Fi headphones are somewhat expensive at around $350, but if you’re going to be spending any amount of time with phones on your ears, why not try something new and different? Check out the Mo-Fi site here, and the video below.
