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AKG Y40

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User ratings:
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33 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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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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Pros

  • punchy
  • snappy rhythm that AKG delivers so well
  • The agile presentation keeps our toes tapping

Cons

  • dinky earcups a little too small
  • bass performance sounds rather overcooked
  • mids and highs do not get enough emphasis and end up sounding blanketed

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • , 120 dB
  • 16, 22000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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AKG Y40 - Pros & Cons

AKG Y40

Pros

  • punchy
  • snappy rhythm that AKG delivers so well
  • The agile presentation keeps our toes tapping
  • light
  • sturdy
  • and comfortable to wear
  • The headband is smooth and rubbery which feels nice
  • sturdy

Cons

  • dinky earcups a little too small
  • bass performance sounds rather overcooked
  • mids and highs do not get enough emphasis and end up sounding blanketed
  • Quality is biased towards bass
  • The volume buttons feel inconsistent as well as the Volume Up button
  • tends to carry that bias to the higher parts of the spectrum
  • it feels really cheap and creaky
  • playing music at full volume do not produce noise pollution
  • occasional musty treble

AKG Y40 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
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Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
133 g
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AKG Y40 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight4.69 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeIn-line microphone
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
  • Black,Yellow
  • Blue
  • Yellow
Acoustic designClosed
Control typeIn-line control
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 120
Frequency range16 - 22000
Diaphragm diameter1.57 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Maximum input power100.0 mW
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity100.0 mW

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