AKG K 495NC

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the comfort and design are on the whole positive. The noise isolation and bass quality also get good views, but many are less positive about the portability and value for money.

sound, bass quality, noise isolation, design, comfort

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the AKG K 495NC is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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(Based on 23 reviews)

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AKG K495 NC Acoustics (Black)

 

For 2012 AKG has two new pairs of stylish noise-canceling headphones, the $349.95 K495 NC and $249.95 K490 NC .

The AKG K495 NCs are stylish, well-built headphones with excellent fit and finish. They sound good, offer effective noise cancellation, and are rechargeable via USB. They also fold flat and come with a nice carrying case and can play without the noise...

At $350, they're pricey--and should sound even more refined; a little light on the bass.

The AKG K495 NCs aren't as comfortable and don't sound quite as good as the Bose QC 15s, but they're built better, offer very good noise-cancellation, and recharge via USB.

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AKG K495 NC Headphone Review

 

I'll be honest, I don't have all that much experience with headphones that come with active noise cancellation. I tend to favor in-ear phones and whatever passive noise reduction they provide. Another reason is because I just don't like wearing...

Well built, good looking set of headphones ; Full, robust sound ; Comes with airline headphone adapter ; Active noise cancellation is not a gimmick, it really does work

Active Noise Cancellation comes at a price ; A little tricky to switch the noise reduction on and off

I liked the sound of the K495 NC a lot and if you’re in the market for a product like this, I can definitely recommend it.

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"Great sound quality / mediocre comfort"

 

I purchased these headphones per a glowing recommendation from Magnolia A/V. The sound quality is fantastic. I compared them side by side to a pair of Bose QuietComfort 15s and my old stalwart, the Sennheiser HD 518s, and overall felt the sound quality...

Sound quality is fantastic

Very specific parts, hard to replace (wire, usb charger)

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"Superb sound and comfort"

 

Better sound quality than Bose

Slightly less effective noise reduction

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Amazon review summary for the AKG K 495NC

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of the AKG K 495NC from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

75% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Its almost having $$$ monitor speakers on my ears

 

I bought the Harmon/Kardon CL headphones and were pretty good and did think about getting the B&W P5 but I did not like how it sits on my ears, but I did like H/K CL. The sound quality was nice and it was decently comfortable. I then found out that its...

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AKG headphones

 

AKG Acoustics K-495NC Premium Active Noise-Cancelling Headphonesthese are excellent headphones, sound better and are more comfortable than my qe15's.

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This is going to be a short review

 

I have some in ear high quality earbuds that have custom ear molds that were made just for me. I was trying to do better, and the Bose NC15 didn't do it, nor the B&Ws. I thought I would give these a try, and I bought it on Amazon so I could easily send...

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QC problems and no good for use on bus

 

The first one I ordered had a loose part in the left ear cup that caused a rattling noise, so I had to return it. The second one arrived last week, and that one's going back too. Sound quality is excellent, much better than the Bose QC-15. As others...

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The best out there

 

Believe me, I had to go through several noise cancelling headphones (Bose, Senheiser, Able Planet, Klipsch) before finally finding something I am totally pleased with. AKG is a real name regarding headphones, and these are the first ones that do not...

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Product Specifications

Configuration

Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
Dolby PL / AC3: No
Earclip: No
Neckband: No
Noise Cancellation: Yes

General Features

Ear Canal Headphone:Not Applicable
Signal Connection:Wired
Type:Headphones
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