After making its name building microphones for both amateurs and professionals, Blue made the leap to headphones back in 2014. Its first model, the Mo-Fi, featured a built-in amplifier and the company followed up with three others, including a planar magnetic set that also has an onboard amp. All of those options were wired, though, and if we’ve learned anything about “courageous” smartphone makers these days, the headphone jack is on its way out. To cater to the wireless craze, Blue announced its first wireless headphones, the Satellite, at CES in January. While this $400 model features and amp for top-notch audio, the Satellite lacks a key selling point for headphones: comfort.
The Satellite carries the retro-ish style we’ve come to expect from Blue. There are touches of silver and gold alongside metal components, backlit buttons and splashes of color that aren’t overly chintzy or loud. Blue has a knack for good, sophisticated design, and details like the cloth headband and leather earpads certainly are examples of that. It’s a welcome change from the boring, monochromatic audio gear we’re used to seeing.
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