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AKG Y100

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Pros

  • good stability and a decent range
  • Pairing is quick and straightforward
  • solid metal frame is nice and light

Cons

  • the more distortion starts to come in
  • the cable noise can be annoying as it picks up interference
  • These can be a bit finicky at times
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Key specs

  • 16 Ω
  • , 116 dB
  • In-Ear
  • Wireless
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AKG Y100 - Pros & Cons

AKG Y100

Pros

  • good stability and a decent range
  • Pairing is quick and straightforward
  • solid metal frame is nice and light
  • delivered honest
  • unbiased reviews for decades
  • precision
  • detail and drive - plus a
  • Intuitive ear cup controls are the cherry on a attractively-priced cake
  • solid performance at a good price
  • the Y100 is quite comfortable and can be worn for hours on end
  • features

Cons

  • the more distortion starts to come in
  • the cable noise can be annoying as it picks up interference
  • These can be a bit finicky at times
  • no weak link when it comes to the frequency range
  • Y100 is not a pair of earbuds designed for exercising
  • the cable is rather heavy thanks to the battery housing
  • it s not going to hit the floor
  • cable noise and an ambient alert function
  • basses tend to be slim rather than full or overloaded
  • grip reaches its limits in the event of major vibrations
  • quite constant treble has a superficially perceived presence

AKG Y100 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
9.2 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
16 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
16.5 g
Best:
Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002
Weight: 0.11 g

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AKG Y100 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWireless
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Dimensions
Weight0.58 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeIn-line microphone
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Carrying caseyes
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Design
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  • Blue,Grey
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  • Green,Grey
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Control typeIn-line control
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Sound
Impedance16.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 116
Driver size0.36 in
Maximum input power6.0 mW
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Connectivity
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Wireless connectionBluetooth
USByes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity110.0 mAh
Battery recharge time2.0 h
Battery life8.0 h
Talk time8.0 h

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AKG Y100 AKG - Editorial Reviews (1)

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AKG Y100 Best AKG headphones 2022: AKG headphones for every budget
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Published: 14.04.2022
Best AKG headphones 2022: AKG headphones for every budget
5.0

AKG's finest in-ear, on-ear and over-ear headphones

By Tom Bailey
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