HeadpHones

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HOME K550 K701 K601 K272 HD K242 HD K142 HD K540 K520 K514 K512 K912 DJ K181 DJ K518 DJ K518 LE GAMING GHS 1

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ON-THE-GO K840 KL K830 BT K480 NC HA 450 K390 NC K450 K430 K420 K404 K403 K402 K370 K350 K328 K318 K313 K311 K326 QuINcy JONES Q701 Q460 Q350 TEST REvIEwS SpEcIfIcATIONS

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studio performance everywHere you Go.

Hear your music through our ears.
With more than 1,400 international patents, the AKG brand has been delivering the powerful, undistorted sound that music professionals have relied on for more than 60 years, consistently producing some of the truest and most natural-sounding headphones and microphones in the history of audio. AKG equipment has toured with everyone from Frank Sinatra and the Rolling Stones to Missy elliott and Kanye West. Weve even done a few thousand global orbits aboard the Mir space station with stars of a different variety. now, AKG studio performance is available everywhere you need it to be, with wired, wireless and noisecancelling headphones and ear buds that recreate your favourite music with all the richness and subtlety of the original performance for your ears only. if youre serious about music, and youre looking for the perfect headphones or ear buds that meet your exacting standards, look no further than the AKG brand.

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true studio accuracy in headphones designed for hours of relaxed home listening. rugged, high-output headphones designed in partnership with leading professional djs. award-winning headphones that take video gaming to the next level of excitement. a wide range of earphones and mini, noise-cancelling and wireless headphones, all built for portability. headphones with the precision sound and sophisticated style youd expect of a music icon.

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Hi-fi STErEo DETAiLS oN pAGE 010

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new! K550 HomE Hi-fi rEfErENCE-CLASS HEADpHoNES

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Hi-fi K550 K701 K601 K272 Hd K242 Hd K142 Hd multipurpose & stereo K540 K520 K514 K512 indoor wireless K912

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Hi-fi The ultimate in sonic accuracy for professionals, audiophiles and anyone with a passion for music. multipurpose & stereo
A premium sound experience from virtually any source, with signature AKG style and comfort.

indoor wireless
Powerful, realistic sound with the freedom of UHF technology.

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available in matte black with black metal accents

K550
reference-class hi-fi headphones

open sound Has never been sucH a private eXperience.

Lightweight, comfortable and stylish: perfect at home or on-the-go real image Engineering for accurate definition and impression of width, distance and depth Closed-back design for a fully personal listening experience 50mm drivers for outstanding sound from any device

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available in white

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K701
reference-class premium headphones

eXperience pure perfection.

The most accurate and responsive headphones weve ever produced revolutionary flat-wire technology provides a truly dramatic soundstage Unsurpassed realism, with brilliant highs and punchy, velvety bass

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available in charcoal

K601
reference-class headphones

uncanny accuracy.
New AKG Varimotion two-layer diaphragm for extremely accurate high-frequency response and a powerful low end Uncommonly natural and open sound open-back reference headphones for anyone who appreciates true high-end equipment

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available in mocha with sand

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high-definition high-end monitoring headphones

K272 Hd

all of tHe sound. none of tHe noise.

Ambient noise reduction and minimum sound leakage XXL speakers for accurate, detailed sound even at high listening levels rugged and lightweight

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available in mocha with sand

K242 Hd

high-definition hi-fi stereo headphones

tHe leGendary studio standard.

XXL speakers for higher sensitivity and crisp sound even at high volume levels famous for their legendary sound, solid bass, clear high end and excellent comfort plug-in cable and unbreakable metal arches make them perfect for professional use

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available in mocha with sand

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K142 Hd
high-definition monitoring headphones

professional cHoice.
The longtime favourite of music professionals XXL speakers for higher sensitivity with minimum distortion rugged enough for use around the clock

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available in black with chrome accents

K540
hi-fi stereo over-ear headphones

no artificial sweeteners.
Hear the music the way musicians wrote it (no use of EQ presets) Lifelike, flat-response voicing for a realistic sound experience Lightweight, with fold-flat design for comfortable fit and easy transport

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available in white

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K520
hi-fi stereo over-ear headphones

maXimum sound, nonstop comfort.

The realistic, flat frequency response that music professionals insist on All-new headband design fits comfortably for hours of continuous listening 2D-Axis2 folding mechanism for easy transport

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available in mocha

K514
hi-fi stereo over-ear headphones

tecHnoloGy witH style.

Natural, uncoloured sound with deep bass and crisp treble outstanding comfort with self-adjusting headband and soft, leatherette ear pads Clean, high-style design

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available in pearl gray

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K512
power-performance stereo headphones

powerful sound, affordable price.

Extremely lightweight Self-adjusting headband and leatherette ear pads for superior comfort Exceptional price and performance

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available in hexachrome black

K912
wireless uhf stereo headphones

aKG realism. unlimited freedom of reacH.

UHf technology takes games, movies and music to the next level of realism Extend your entertainment horizons in any direction even through walls and ceilings pLL (phase-locked loop)-synthesized tuner and automatic frequency control for optimal reception under any operating conditions Transmitter base docks and charges headphones

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K181 dJ K518 dJ K518 Le

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its your show!

Before we designed our dJ headphones, we talked to professional dJs from around the world about what they need and we got an earful. dJ headphones have to be loud but accurate. Rugged but comfortable. Lightweight. Flexible. Cool. AKG dJ headphones are all of those things and more.

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available in black with silver

K181 dJ
high-performance dj headphones

built to dJ specs.
Closed-back design for optimum isolation from ambient noise Switchable bass boost and maximum SpL ensure the best performance at even the highest sound levels 3D-Axis2 folding mechanism bends to virtually any monitoring position frequency range from 5Hz to 30kHz Detachable cable and rubberised finishes

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available in black

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K518 dJ
dj headphones

feel tHe music.

professional sound quality for events of any size High-SpL (sound pressure level) capability for maximum realism Closed-back design attenuates ambient noise Extremely rugged for heavy use

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available in red, green, orange, blue, yellow, fuchsia and white

K518 le
dj headphones

cHoose a mood.
Limited-edition DJ headphones available in a spectrum of high-style colours proven in use by professional DJs rich, high-output sound with noise isolation Unique folding mechanism for easy transport and virtually unlimited monitoring positions

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GHS 1

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play harder, longer.

Award-winning headphones designed to take your game to the next level, with serious audio performance that scores high in convenience and wearability.

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available in black, white and camouflage

GHs 1
high -performance gaming headset

Game on.
realism that puts you in the centre of the action Lightweight for long-wearing comfort Boom microphone to filter out most background noise Volume and microphone controls right on the cable

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wireless K840 KL K830 BT noise cancellinG K480 nC K390 nC mini K450 K430 K420 K404 K403 K402 earcanals K370 K350 K328 ear buds K318 K313 K311

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sport K326

wireless
Get AKG quality with your choice of Kleer or Bluetooth technology and enjoy all the freedom of wireless headphones with none of the compromises.

noise cancelling
AKG headphones with active noise reduction can deliver a private, undisturbed listening experience in even the loudest, most distracting public environments.

mini
enjoy the superior sound quality of an on-ear design with the convenience of an ingenious folding mechanism that makes AKG mini headphones uniquely portable.

in-ear-canals
Ultralight, ultraportable and designed to block out most ambient noise, AKG in-ear headphones deliver immersive listening experiences with a dynamic range comparable to full-size headphones.

in-ear buds
Lightweight enough for endless airplane flights and marathon commutes, AKG ear buds deliver high-output sound with excellent frequency response.

sport
Jog, pedal, ski, skate, climb, soar AKG sport headphones will stay with you, delivering the kind of performance that can inspire you to do only your personal best.

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available in black with aluminium accents

K840 Kl
high -performance kleer wireless mini headphones

tHe Kleer cHoice.

Kleer technology does not compress the signal to transmit it, so theres no lack of fidelity Because the Kleer system uses clear-channel reception, the system uses minimum power and fewer channels to transmit its signal, so the battery lasts longer. Kleer tech sends signals over much greater distances than other wireless technologies, which break up over extremely short ranges. in particular, the K840 KL headphones feature: Extended battery life (up to two weeks) Extended operating range (up to 20m); up to 5m between transmitter and receiver Ear-cup volume control Unique 3D-Axis2 folding mechanism for easy transport and comfortable fit

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c e r t i fi e d

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available in black

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K830 bt
high-end wireless headset with Bluetooth technology

not Just wireless. aKG wireless.

pair with your ipod, iphone or other Bluetooth-enabled portable player without the hassle of wires on-cup controls (answer/hang up, volume, play/pause, skip) on-cup directional microphone (no boom needed) Unique AKG 3D-Axis2 folding mechanism for easy storage and transport

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available in espresso

K480 nc
active noise-cancelling mini headphones

cancels noise, enHances music and talK.

Active noise reduction lets you hear every note of every song, every word of every call folds flat for easy transport flight adapter, premium leatherette travel case iphone-compatible (iphone not included) opTioNAL ACCESSorY: HA 450 wired communication kit for mobile phones

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Ha 450
communication kit for k 450 and k 480 nc

tHe smartpHone connection.

Connects K450/K480 headphones to most cell phones, including BlackBerry, Nokia and iphone models. Can be used with a pC or laptop for Voip (voice over internet protocol) calls

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available in black mamba

K390 nc
high-end, noise-cancelling, in-ear headphones with in-line microphone

ultimate sound, ultimate noise reduction.

featuring active noise reduction Accessorized with in-line microphone extension cable (50cm), flight adapter and convertible jack plug Comfortable fit premium hard case for iphone included

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available in navy

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K450
high-performance foldable mini headphones

functionality on tHe Go.

ideal for use with virtually any portable music player Single-sided detachable cable New supersoft ear pads for comfortable fit 2.5mm 6.3mm jack adapter, two cable lengths and premium carrying case included opTioNAL ACCESSorY: HA 450 wired communication kit for mobile phones and/or BlackBerry devices

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available in silver and white

K430
foldable mini headphones

one for tHe road.

Single-sided cable and integrated volume control iphone-compatible (iphone not included) Unique 3D-Axis2 folding mechanism for easy transport Closed-back design naturally attenuates ambient noise for a more relaxed listening experience

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available in denim

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K420
foldable mini headphones

fold and Go. unfold and settle in.

Comfortable fit Unique 3D-Axis2 folding mechanism for easy transport iphone-compatible (iphone not included) Carrying pouch included

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available in black

K404
foldable mini headphones

Great bass. Great price.

With their leatherette ear pads, they look stylish and fit comfortably Carrying pouch included iphone-compatible (iphone not included) 3D-Axis2 folding mechanism for easy transport

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available in black

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K403
foldable mini headphones

looK eXpensive but arent.

All-purpose headphones for serious listening with home entertainment systems, portable players and multimedia devices Elegant and lightweight, they fit comfortably iphone-compatible (iphone not included) 3DAxis2 folding mechanism

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available in blue, red and yellow

K402
foldable mini headphones

affordable, liGHtweiGHt and colourful.

Available in three eye-popping colours 3D-Axis2 folding mechanism for easy transport Sound amazing, feel great

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available in silverback

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K370
high-end ear-canal headphones

travel liGHt.
High-end driver technology for superior sound performance in-line microphone fully equipped for use with mobile phones, in airplanes or with hi-fi systems Silicon sleeves available in three sizes (S, m and L)

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available in white and chrome

K350
high-performance in-ear headset

aKG accuracy, Just 3G.

in-line volume microphone and volume control Best for portable DVD, CD and mp3 players iphone-compatible (iphone not included) Carrying pouch and silicon sleeves in three sizes (S, m and L) included

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available in sunburst purple and sunburst red

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K328
stereo in-ear headset

pure sound, comfortable fit.

in-line microphone and volume control iphone-compatible (iphone not included) Carrying pouch Silicon sleeves available in three sizes (S, m and L)

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available in black

K318
high-performance ear-bud headset

Great sound plus Hands-free callinG.

15mm drivers for richer sound from virtually any device in-line microphone and volume control iphone-compatible (iphone not included) Carrying pouch

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available in white

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K313
high-performance ear buds

liGHtweiGHt powerHouse.
realistic, wide-spectrum sound from smartphones and portable players iphone-compatible (iphone not included) Carrying pouch and foam ear pads

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available in arctic blue and arctic black

K311
performance ear buds

powerful bass performance.

improved, undistorted bass response Best for portable DVD, CD and mp3 players iphone-compatible (iphone not included) Comfortable fit and light weight foam ear pads included

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available in black and red

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K326
high-performance sport headset

sportinG cHoice.
Ear-hook design to reduce cable noise Adjustable ear hooks for a comfortable and steady fit inline microphone and volume control Best for portable DVD, CD and mp3 players iphone-compatible (iphone not included) Carrying pouch included

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tHe quincy Jones siGnature line

Q701 Q460 Q350

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its personal.
introducing the AKG Quincy Jones Signature Line: three brandnew headphones for studio, home or the road in distinctive Quincy Jones style and colour combinations. each one is a blend of sophisticated design and perfect sound exactly what youd expect from one of the most gifted, successful and admired music icons the world has ever heard.

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available in black/lime accents, white/lime accents and lime/black accents

q701
the quincy jones signature line reference-class premium headphones

flat-out perfection.

youd expect nothing less from quincy Jones.

pinpoint imaging in an endless soundscape of unequalled realism; the best weve ever produced offering low distortion, sparkling harmonics and unequalled realism in the lower frequencies individually tested and numbered, made in Austria Unique 3-D form ear pads for perfect fit padded, genuine-leather headband Unbreakable metal arches 3m/6m cables and professional jack plug supplied with the headphones

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quincy jones available in black/lime accents, white/lime accents and lime/black accents

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q460
the quincy jones signature line high -performance, foldable mini headphones

Great sound everywHere.

Hit the road with quincy Jones style.
Designed for durability and high output; studio sound wherever you may roam Closed-back design; single-sided, detachable cable in-line iphone microphone and remote, premium carrying case and 2.5mm/6.3mm jack adapter included New supersoft ear pads for comfortable fit Unique, new 3D-Axis2 folding mechanism for easier portability iPod, iphone and ipad compatible (ipod, iphone and ipad not included)

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available in black/lime accents, white/lime accents and lime/black accents

q350
the quincy jones signature line in-ear headphones (ear canal)

true aKG accuracy.

unmistakable quincy Jones style.
Sleek and stylish, the perfect upgrade for any portable device Ultralight and comfortable in-line iphone microphone and remote with premium carrying case Best for portable DVD, CD and mp3 players in-line iphone microphone, remote and carrying case included

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t3 Feb 2011, denmark q701 T3 Award the times magazine Jan 2011, UK q701 5 reasons why we love AKG Q701 Quincy Jones headphones. Theyre very high-end, engineered by HARMAn classica dec 2010, France q701 elected as produit Choc of 2011 Hardware info dec 2010, netherlands GHs1 Gold Award area dvd Jan 2011, Germany K840 Kl Outstanding!

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specifications
MODEL Headphones weight without cable (g) sensitivity (db/mw, db/v) audio bandwidth (Hz to kHz) max. input power (mw) rated impedance (ohms) convertible jack plug (1/8 to 1/4) convertible jack plug (1/4 to 1/8) replaceable ear pads 2d-axis2 cable length (m) single-sided cable Hard gold-plated jack plug and contacts design suited for (sa)cd, dvd(a), dat best for mp3, cd, md and pc/laptops YES 3 YES YES closed YES YES 3 YES YES open YES 3 YES YES semiopen YES 3 YES YES closed YES YES 3 YES YES semiopen YES YES YES YES velvet YES velvet YES YES K550 305 114 14 - 28 200 32 K701 235 105 10 - 39.8 200 62 K601 235 101 12 - 39.5 200 62 K272 HD 240 91, 104 16 - 28 200 55 YES K 242 HD 240 91, 105 15 - 25 200 55 YES

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MODEL Headphones weight without cable (g) sensitivity (db/mw, db/v) audio bandwidth (Hz to kHz) max. input power (mw) rated impedance (ohms) convertible jack plug (1/8 to 1/4) convertible jack plug (1/4 to 1/8) replaceable ear pads 2d-axis2 cable length (m) single-sided cable Hard gold-plated jack plug and contacts design suited for (sa)cd, dvd(a), dat best for mp3, cd, md and pc/laptops 3 YES YES semiopen YES YES YES velvet YES 3 YES YES semiopen YES YES velvet YES 3 YES YES semiopen YES YES 2.5 YES YES semiopen YES YES 2.5 YES YES closedback YES YES K142 HD 225 101, 114 18-24 200 55 YES K540 230 110 16 - 24 35 32 YES K520 161 108 18 - 24 35 32 YES K514 210 112 18 - 22 200 32 YES K512 190 115 18 - 20 200 32 YES

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MODEL Headphones weight without cable (g) transmitter weight (g) max. sound pressure level (db) audio bandwidth (Hz to kHz) rated impedance (ohms) carrier frequency (mHz) patented self-adjusting headband Headband padding design battery life (hours) headphones/transmitter approx. max. range (m) K912 280 280 105 18 - 20 32 864 (EU+UK), 916 (US+Aus) YES cloth semi-open 15 100

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MODEL Headphones weight without cable (g) replaceable ear pads 3d-axis
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K181 DJ 280 leatherette type 1 1.8 YES YES YES YES closed YES YES

K518 DJ 150 leatherette type 1 2.5

K518 LE 150 leatherette type 1 1

cable length (m) single-sided cable Hard gold-plated jack plug and contacts stereo/mono selector switchable bass boost design suited for (sa)cd, dvd(a), dat best for mp3, cd, md and pc/laptops

YES

YES

closed YES YES

closed YES YES

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MODEL Headphones weight without cable (g) colour GHS 1 170 MODEL Headphones weight without cable (g) colour 3d-axis2 Headband padding flight adapter volume control mobile phone adapter cable length (m) single-sided cable Hard gold-plated jack plug and contacts microphone 2 YES in-line microphone design suited for (sa)cd, dvd(a), dat best for mp3, cd, md and pc/laptops YES battery life/type carrying case directional boom closed-back approx. max. range (m) universal usb power supply 3.5mm-2.5mm adapter suited for (sa)cd, dvd(a), dat best for mp3, cd, md and pc/ laptops YES usb charging cable (m) ultraportable transmitter bypass cable (m) YES Global pinning adapter YES closed-back YES YES 28 hrs YES 20 YES YES 1.5 YES 1.2 K840 KL 145 black and aluminium type 2 leatherette YES YES playback only

black/ white/ camouflage fabric type 2

replaceable ear pads 3d-axis

2

design

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MODEL Headphones weight without cable (g) colour 3d-axis2 Headband padding flight adapter volume control mobile phone adapter in-line microphone design suited for (sa)cd, dvd(a), dat best for mp3, cd, md and pc/laptops battery life/type carrying case approx. max. range (m) usb charging cable YES 8 hrs YES 1 YES AAA (not included) YES AAA (not included) YES in ear cup closed-back closed-back YES on ear cup optional YES YES closed-back YES K830 BT 145 black type 2 leatherette K480 Nc 125 espresso type 2 leatherette YES YES K390 Nc 30 black mamba

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MODEL Headphones weight without cable (g) colour 3d-axis2 cable length (m) single-sided cable Hard gold-plated jack plug and contacts volume control design suited for (sa)cd, dvd(a), dat best for mp3, cd, md and pc/laptops carrying case K430 110 silver or white type 3 1 YES YES YES closedback YES YES YES semi open YES YES YES closedback YES YES YES semiopen YES YES semiopen YES YES YES YES YES K420 105 denim type 2 1 K404 75 black type 1 1.5 K403 63 black type 1 1.5 K402 63 blue, yellow, red type 1 1.5

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MODEL Headphones weight without cable (g) colour K370 4 K350 3 white, chrome YES K328 4 sunburst purple, sunburst red YES K318 5

silver back

black

Hard gold-plated jack plug and contacts flight adapter mobile phone adapter volume control

YES YES YES

YES

made for ipod, iphone and ipad

made for ipod, iphone and ipad made for ipod, iphone and ipad

made for ipod, iphone and ipad made for ipod, iphone and ipad

in-line microphone

YES 1 closedback YES YES YES

made for ipod, iphone and ipad

cable length (m) design suited for (sa)cd, dvd(a), dat best for mp3, cd, md and pc/laptops carrying case

1.2 closed-back YES YES YES

1.2 closed-back YES YES YES

1.2 semi-open YES YES YES

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MODEL Headphones weight without cable (g) colour K313 5 K311 5 arctic blue, arctic black K326 5

white

black, red

Hard gold-plated jack plug and contacts flight adapter mobile phone adapter volume control in-line microphone cable length (m) design suited for (sa)cd, dvd(a), dat best for mp3, cd, md and pc/laptops carrying case

YES

YES

made for ipod, iphone and ipad made for ipod, iphone and ipad

1 semi-open YES YES YES

1 semi-open YES YES YES

1.2 semi-open YES YES YES

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MODEL Headphones weight without cable (g) colour Q701 290
black and lime, white and lime, lime and black

Q460 120
black and lime, white and lime, lime and black

Q350 12
black and lime, white and lime, lime and black

sensitivity (db/mw, db/v) audio bandwidth (Hz to kHz) max. input power (mw) rated impedance (ohms) 3d-axis
2

105 10 - 39.8 200 62

125 11 - 29.5 30 32 type 2

121 11.5 - 23 20 16

Hard gold-plated jack plug and contacts flight adapter volume control in-line microphone design suited for (sa)cd, dvd(a), dat best for mp3, cd, md and pc/ laptops carrying case/pouch 3.5mm-2.5mm adapter

YES

YES YES
made for ipod, iphone and ipad made for ipod, iphone and ipad

YES

made for ipod, iphone and ipad made for ipod, iphone and ipad

open-back YES

closed-back YES YES YES YES

closed-back YES YES YES

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