Blue Headphones Lola

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'The new Lola builds on Blue's success with their Mo-Fi headphone, while responding to specific suggestions for improvement. As such, the Lola is neither a successor nor a total re-imagining of the Mo-Fi. Rather, it is an extension, distillation and refinement of concepts first introduced in the Mo-Fi when it was launched last year (2014). The main differences in the Lola are as follows:

• Passive Output: The Lola does not include a built-in amp like the Mo-Fi does. For me, this makes perfect sense as the Mo-Fi's passive mode offered me the best overall balance in terms of frequency response. By removing the amp, I no longer have to deal with having to charge the headphone. I also don't have to bear the weight of an amp or its associated components (like batteries).

• Re-Engineered Gimbals: While the superstructure remains the same, Blue has re-engineered the gimbals for an easier and more comfortable fit. And while this is a subtle modification, it does lead to a more significant change in the form of...

• Streamlined Design: Along with the new and improved gimbal design, and the resulting improvement in comfort, there now less of a need for the tension adjustment mechanism that was built into the top of the headband. As such, it has been removed from the Lola. This reduces complexity, points of failure, and most importantly - weight.

• Improved Accessories: If you've seen Jude's original announcement video for the Blue Mo-Fi, you'll know that one criticism he had with it was the lack of physical (tactile) markings on its MFI cable's remote module. Thankfully, that has also been addressed on the Lola's new MFI cable, as the center button is now prominently marked. By the way, the Lola's MFI cable is now 1.5 meters long compared to the Mo-Fi's 1-meter long cable.

• Reduced & Redistributed Weight: Due to the removal of the tension adjustment mechanism - as well as the removal of the built-in amp - the new Lola is now noticeably lighter than the Mo-Fi. Whereas the Mo-Fi weighed in at 466 grams, the new Lola is now 397 grams. In addition, since the tension adjustment mechanism has been removed from the top of the headband, the overall weight has been redistributed away from the top of the head... resulting in a reduced hot spot and a headphone that feels lighter than it is.

• Two Colors/Finishes: The Lola will be available in two matte finishes, Charcoal Black and Pearl White. I would imagine that the Charcoal Black would be most preferred... but then again, I also didn't think white iPhones would be as popular as they are. Too tough to call at this point.

• Lower Priced: As one would expect, the new Lola will be priced lower than its big brother, at $249.99 versus the Mo-Fi's $349.99.'

SPECS
DRIVERS
• Type and size: 50mm, fiber-reinforced dynamic driver
• Impedance: 42 ohms
• Frequency response: 15Hz-20kHz
• Enclosure details: Sealed enclosure with tuned damping materials

HEADPHONES
• Weight: 397 g (14 oz)
• Outer dimensions (closed): 21cm x14cm x12cm (8.27" x 5.51" x 4.72")
• Outer dimensions (open): 18cm x 29cm x 12cm (7.09" x 11.42" x 4.72")

$249.99

http://www.head-fi.org/t/785895/introducing-lola-a-new-headphone-from-blue-microphones

http://blue-headphones.com/lola.php