Blue Ella Planar Magnetic Headphones

Overview

No matter what genre you listen to, you’ll hear details that you’ve never heard. With Ella’s magnetic planar drivers, you will definitely enjoy impressive and high-quality audio which is why we highly recommend these headphones.

-- As reviewed by TheStreamingBlog

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

3
Average:

2
Bad:

1

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Last revision on October 7, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Superb audio performance that utilizes planar magnetic drivers for precision
Closed-back design offers more versatility
Powered by an internal amplifier

Reviewers Didn't Like

Inline remote's buttons aren't easy to decipher by touch
Hard clamping force can be intrusive
Massive frame isn't for everyone
Extremely expensive

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Blue Ella Headphones are not practical for commuting, exercising, do not offer noise cancellation or wireless connectivity, but this misses the point. They are expensive compared to many, but less than an iPhone.The magic they render for your ears...

By Craving Tech on March 06, 2019

By TheStreamingBlog on November 27, 2018

The Blue Ella headphones are for people who are really serious about high-quality sound. And for those who want their headphones to convey the true excitement of their music. You'll be paying for that privilege, though. I think it's a price that's worth...

By Gadget Guy Australia on November 08, 2018

The headband ‘looks a bit weird'DRIVERS: 2 X 50mm planar magnetic drivers ENCLOSURE: Closed-back AMPLIFICATION (CLAIMED): 250mW headphone amp FREQUENCY RESPONSE (CLAIMED): 20Hz-20kHz IMPEDANCE (CLAIMED): 50 ohms (passive); 10 ohms (active) WEIGHT:...

By TopNewReview on April 02, 2018

Great-sounding headphones, but the combo of high-end price and mainstream tuning is an awkward...

By Trusted Reviews on August 24, 2017

The Blue Ellas are sci-fi headphones with a novel and modern approach to high-end portable sound. They can be used as portable headphones, or as a home/monitor pair (which suits the high price a bit better).Using planar magnetic drivers, there are some...

By What Hi-Fi? on May 09, 2017

If you have $699 to invest in a unique pair of great sounding headphones the Ella's won't disappoint you. But don't expect to use these comfortably anywhere but a...

By Sound Guys on April 11, 2017

As long as you're up for a helmet-like fit, then you should absolutely consider the Ella as a top contender. While certainly not the most low-key (or comfy) cans we've encountered, Blue's Ella take a mighty seat next to hi-fi titans like Audeze's EL-8,...

By Digital Trends on April 06, 2017

This is the third Blue headphone we've reviewed with the company's unique construction and design. The Ella has many similarities with the Sadie and Lola - it has the same love-it-or-hate-it multi-link headband mechanism and cup shape, with pads...

By iLounge on April 05, 2017

No headphone amp required. A built-in Class AB amp guarantees these planar magnetic headphones sound their best with any source.

By PCWorld on April 03, 2017

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Blue Ella Planar Magnetic Headphones

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