AKG Q-460

163 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (89)
Bass quality (32)
Portability (26)
Comfort (22)
Treble quality (13)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 164 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the comfort and portability. The bass quality and value for money are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the AKG Q-460 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Ashish Koshy (tech2.in.com)

AKG Q460 Headphones - Quincy Jones Stands By it, Can You?

There are musicians, and then there's Quincy Jones. You might not have heard of him, but the track “We Are the World” will definitely ring a bell. Quincy Jones also has his own signature line of headphones now, which we checked out. Design The Q460...

At the end of the day, you have to ask if you really want to buy it. Performance-wise it works well, but you expect something more when Quincy Jones is endorsing it. And to top it off, the price at Rs. 7,990 is ridiculous. You expect signature lines to...

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by: Taimoor Hafeez (tbreak.com)

AKG Q460 Quincy Jones Signature Headphones Review

One of the best on-ear portable headphones out there.

Brilliant sound; Great bass; Two different length detachable cables are great for people with different needs; In-line remote is close to head and effective

Nothing, really

The earpieces and the underside of the headband have padded leather for increased comfort. The fit on the Q460 is neither too tight, nor too loose, making for a remarkably comfortable wear for all the hours I wore them. The padded cushions on the...

Jul, 2011

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Amazon review summary for the AKG Q-460

alaTest has collected and analyzed 82 user reviews of the AKG Q-460 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.

66% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Brad Willard (amazon.com)

Really confused by the love.

I purchased these based upon the really high reviews for audio quality and I'm just not hearing it. I'm A/B testing them to some AKGs and these just sound really muddy by comparison in the lower midrange. They are definitely bass heavy, which I'm ok...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Joseph Hyde (amazon.com)

Excellent compact headphones

I've previously owned akg foldable on ears, these are much better. Not a flat response, the q460s have a heightened bass and warm mid. I only just unboxed them, so they might break in, but so far: listening to a FLAC copy of Arvo Part through my HTC...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Casey D. Engler (amazon.com)

Great compact headphones for work!

I was looking for a set of on-ear headphones for use at work. I am in an office where I was trying to accomplish three things: -I needed headphones that didn't make me look like I was unavailable or not working... so no over ear huge headphones -I...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: John Miguel (amazon.com)

Wow

The only reason I bought these headphones without ever trying them out first was because Quincy Jones put his name on them. The reviews I read were so positive I knew I would not be let down. These headphones lived up to the reviews given. During the...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: keygggl (amazon.com)

Not too bad but......

The performance of this headphone is just ok and no advantages and disadvantages comparing with other headphones at similar price. The bass is lack of flexibility. I don't like this headphone.

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: bram17 (amazon.com)

Comfortable and great sound!

So far, I have had it for a few weeks and I have been loving it so far. Songpop on this is great lol. I wanted something that I could take anywhere so I didn't want a big style headphone. It has nice looks and is very comfortable . I have had it on for...

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: Passkey (amazon.com)

Poor Sound & Short Cable

Title about tells it all. My inexpensive Phillips headphones beats this pair easily. Just no bass and weak mid sounds. Cables are a joke. The switch one does not work at all my laptop (no sound) and the short one is just that, short. I don't recommend...

Sep, 2012

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