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AKG K451 Headphones
AKG K451
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AKG Y40 Headphones
AKG Y40
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AKG Y50 Headphones
AKG Y50
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AKG Y50 BT Headphones
AKG Y50 BT
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2 editorial reviews
Looking for a pair of cans that is easy on the eyes and ears without hurting your pockets? Then you might want to take a look at the AKG Y40 On-EarRead more
Unbalanced, unrefined performance – these aren't the AKGs we’re used toRead more
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4.3 out of 5
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOn-EarOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyesyesyes
Magnet material
N/A
Neodymium
N/A
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
  • Black,Yellow
  • Blue
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • Black,Yellow
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Yellow
Black,Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosedClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Body materialLeather
N/A
Stainless steel
  • Aluminum
  • Plastic
CategoryAudiophileAudiophileAudiophileAudiophile
Foldableyesyesyesyes
Connector contacts platingGold
N/A
Gold
N/A
Control type
N/A
In-line control
N/A
N/A
Noise isolating
N/A
yes
N/A
yes

Dimensions

Weight4.23 oz4.69 oz6.7 oz6.7 oz

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω32.0 Ω32.0 Ω
Frequency range11 - 2950016 - 2200016 - 2400020 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamicDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in1.57 in1.57 in
Maximum input power30.0 mW100.0 mW100.0 mW30.0 mW
Sensitivity
N/A
< 120< 115< 113
Diaphragm diameter
N/A
1.57 in1.6 in1.6 in

Connectivity

Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
Cable length1.21.21.21.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednonoyesno
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable cableyesyesyesyes
USB
N/A
nonoyes
Audio streaming via bluetooth
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.0+HS
Bluetooth profile
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Wireless connection
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
Wireless range
N/A
N/A
N/A
8
Type of USB connector
N/A
N/A
N/A
Micro-USB
Multi Point connection
N/A
N/A
N/A
no

Features

Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
Noise-canceling
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Playback controls
N/A
yesyesyes
Carrying case
N/A
N/A
yesyes

Power

Battery operatednononoyes
Power handling capacity30.0 mW100.0 mW100.0 mW30.0 mW
Battery life
N/A
N/A
N/A
20.0 h
Standby time
N/A
N/A
N/A
24.0 h
Talk time
N/A
N/A
N/A
20.0 h
Charging via USB
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

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