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Like Blues outstanding studio microphones,
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The amply padded earpieces entirely enclose

the ears and are angled and ear-shaped to fit
snugly and comfortably. A knob on the
headband allows users to adjust downward
compression to keep the headphones in place. The most important and distinctive feature is the
built-in amplifier with 240mW of output, 10Hz to 20kHz frequency response and extremely low total
harmonic distortion.
The 50mm fiber-reinforced dynamic drivers deliver frequency response of 15Hz to 20kHz. The
amplifiers battery is charged via USB, and a three-way switch provides on (amp power on), on+
(bass boost) and off (unpowered) settings. Two audio cables (one with iPhone/iPad controls), a
USB cable, AC-to-USB charger, 3.5mm-to-1/4-inch adaptor and two-prong airplane connector are
also provided.
PERFORMANCE
I own and use pretty much every imaginable style of headphones, including pairs designed for
studio monitor applications, DJing and home audio. Ive used those headphones with my iPods,
iPads and iPhones with mixed and generally disappointing results, but these Blue Mo-Fi
headphones absolutely blew (pardon the pun) me away. I listened to songs I know quite well as
well as music Ive recorded myself, and Ive never enjoyed such incredible detail from compressed
audio before. The bass boost setting delivers deep but clear bass that retains the definition of
higher frequency audio instead of obliterating it like most bass functions do.
Although Blue Mo-Fi headphones are designed primarily for use with portable iOS devices, even
audio professionals will want to consider having a pair or two in their studios. From the
exceptionally comfortable design that users can wear for hours to the removable audio cables that
are easy to replace should they get damaged, these headphones are built to provide a lifetime of
audio bliss.

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CHEAT SHEET
LIST PRICE $350
MANUFACTURER Blue Microphones, bluemic.com
The built-in 240mW amplifier delivers crisp, clean audio to the equally impressive 50mm fiberreinforced dynamic drivers.
A three-way switch on the left earpiece provides off (passive), on (amp on), and on+ (bass boost)
settings for use with a variety of audio sources.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Blues Mo-Fi headphones are a revelation, delivering the absolute best
sound quality from portable iOS audio devices and mobile recording rigs.

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