[Saoshyant]

Sorry, mostly tired and not about to rewatch the video this late. Did Jude say the sound was competitive at it's price range before considering the value of the amp, or would it be more reasonable to assume the sound is competitive after you discount the estimated value of the amp? Been looking at various closed headphones lately and trying to put together a short list, and the innovation alone has my curiosity piqued.

 

[Drtonyt]

He said it was competitive at the price range before considering the value of the amp. 

 

[Saoshyant]

Thankya, much appreciated!

 

[GREQ]

 
The battery charges via USB; but even if you forget to charge it, you've still got the headphone in passive mode. Also, the amp turns off automatically when the Mo-Fi isn't being worn, so that helps prolong battery life per charge.

So the headphone knows when you're wearing it? (some sort of switch/actuator in the headband?)

 

[Saoshyant]

Well, we did say it felt like part terminator before.... Maybe a little more than just part

 

[takato14]

 

 
The battery charges via USB; but even if you forget to charge it, you've still got the headphone in passive mode. Also, the amp turns off automatically when the Mo-Fi isn't being worn, so that helps prolong battery life per charge.

So the headphone knows when you're wearing it? (some sort of switch/actuator in the headband?)

That would be interesting, but it's probably more along the lines of turning off after x seconds of no input from the source.

 

[jude]

  So the headphone knows when you're wearing it? (some sort of switch/actuator in the headband?)

 
Yes, the headband closing when you take the Mo-Fi off turns its amp off. Putting around my neck doesn't shut it off, though.

 

[alreadyused]

From the mo-fi site:
 
Rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of playtime; Mo-Fi continues to play music even when battery has no charge
 
http://mofiheadphones.com/

1. Rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of playtim

 

[GREQ]

  Yes, the headband closing when you take the Mo-Fi off turns its amp off. Putting around my neck doesn't shut it off, though.

To me that's the coolest thing about it. 
It's the attention to little details that makes this headphone interesting... because I think it's one of the ugliest I've ever seen.

 

[Redcarmoose]

To me that's the coolest thing about it. 
It's the attention to little details that makes this headphone interesting... because I think it's one of the ugliest I've ever seen.

 

[alreadyused]

  Fantastic Review Jude! These look incredible! They sort of remind me of a Parrot Zik? Before you said the price I was expecting a $500+ price tag, especially with the built in Amp but I was pleasantly surprised at the US$349! If these sound half as good as you make them out to be I will be in for a pair for sure! Any word on the retail release date? I see on their website they have a countdown with 5 hours left? Is this when they will be on sale?
 
Thanks again Jude.

They're on sale now.
 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LXBC7W4

 

[Ra97oR]

If it sounds anything like a pair of DT150, it is going on my head.

 

[GREQ]

Aww... isn't it cute.

 

[Vartan]

They must make one without built in amp and open back design with same headband construction.

 

[alreadyused]

First review?
 
http://uk.pcmag.com/headphones-reviews/35200/review/blue-microphones-mo-fi