Blue Microphones A71
40mm drivers with Hi-Res certification span 20Hz–40kHz and 110dB sensitivity, and the SharePort daisy-chains another headphone without a splitter. Foldable design and 90° swiveling earcups allow single-ear monitoring, while soft cushions, a 9.8-ft coiled cable, and dual 3.5mm/6.35mm plugs ensure comfort and compatibility. Best for home studio monitoring, DJ mixing, and guitar practice where the foldable, shareable design and single-ear capability shine.
About This Headphones
40mm drivers with Hi-Res certification span 20Hz–40kHz and 110dB sensitivity, and the SharePort daisy-chains another headphone without a splitter. Foldable design and 90° swiveling earcups allow single-ear monitoring, while soft cushions, a 9.8-ft coiled cable, and dual 3.5mm/6.35mm plugs ensure comfort and compatibility. Best for home studio monitoring, DJ mixing, and guitar practice where the foldable, shareable design and single-ear capability shine.
- Form factor over-ear
- Driver size 40 mm
- Impedance ohms 32
- Open closed back closed
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong comfort (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong social proof (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather |
Audio
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 110 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | OneOdio A71 Hi-Res Studio Recording Headphones - Wired Over Ear Headphone with SharePort, Monitoring Mixing Foldable Headset with Stereo Sound, 3.5/6.35MM Jack for PC Computer DJ Guitar-Navy Blue |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Blue Microphones A71 | JBL Live 770NC | Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT ATH-S300BT | TOZO HT3 HT3 | Soundcore Space One A3035Z11 | Sony WHCH720N WHCH720N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 32 | 45 | 16 | 16 | 325 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 65 | 90 | 90 | 40 | 35 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Microphones A71 | 30.8 | 44.5 | 77.1 | 89.6 | 44.4 | 79.7 | 51.6 | 37.1 | 79.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.6 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 85.1 | 91.7 | 51 | 70.2 | 100 | 98.8 |
| Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT ATH-S300BT Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 77.1 | 85.1 | 97.1 | 51 | 0 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.5 | 85.3 | 95.8 | 98.9 | 97.1 | 51 | 96.2 | 96.6 | 98.8 |
| Soundcore Space One A3035Z11 Compare | 97.6 | 83 | 87.2 | 92.5 | 79 | 86.8 | 70.2 | 95.4 | 96.5 |
| Sony WHCH720N WHCH720N Compare | 97.6 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 71.3 | 75.6 | 2.4 | 0 | 97.2 | 87.1 |
Usage Scores
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