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AKG Y40

AKG Y40
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alaScore 84

145 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 145 reviews of AKG Y40. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People really like the portability and comfort. The usability and price also get good views. Opinions are divided on the treble quality, while many are negative about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the AKG Y40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for AKG Y40

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 80 user reviews of AKG Y40 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and comfort. The usability and price also get good feedback, but many are negative about the reliability.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

AKG Y40 review

 

Unbalanced, unrefined performance – these aren't the AKGs we're used to

Punchy, upbeat rhythm Decent amount of detail Sturdy build Foldable and easily portable

Rolled-off treble Overblown bass Earcups are not the most comfortable

You only have to look to the Award-winning AKG Y50s to find a more comfortable fit and far more engaging, dynamic and stunningly subtle performance. Which makes the Y40s’ unbalanced presentation all the more puzzling. The punchy, agile rhythms are...

Mar, 2015
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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

AKG Y40 review

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The AKG Y40 headphones are a pair of compact on-ear headphones designed for use on the move. While AKG produces some superb high-end headphones, we haven't been convinced by its more portable efforts. Promising surprising levels of sound for their...

Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Headphones are falling apart!

 

Hi, I have been using AKG Y40 for almost 2 years only in the office and they are falling apart (see photo). The frame is durable and can fold easily as the ear pads just fall away. Price to quality rate is definitely not worth the purchase as now I...

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

AKG Y40 Portable On-Ear Headphones - Blue

 

Excellent.

Aug, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Decent headphones

 

Nice sound for the price. Decent quality portable foldaway headphones. Do the job nicely.

Sep, 2016
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Falling off my head

 

I bought the pair for the excellent build and super portability. Audio quality is good, i like the bass BUT, when i lean over, even just a little bit, they are falling/sliding off my head and so i have to re-place them on my head every 2-3 minutes....

Sep, 2016
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Excellent value headphones

 

" Headphones better than expected & great value for there cost. Very comfortable, lightweight with great sound quality, keeps outside noise limited too. Added bonus how they fold up flat, great for travelling. Would recommend. "

Dec, 2015
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