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AKG K490NC High-Performance Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones
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About AKG K490NC High-Performance Active Noise-Cancelling
Product description "Like a Great Mini-Speaker" With the AKG K490 NC headphones, you can take full advantage of the company's active noise-cancelling technology at an affordable price. And you don't sacrifice sound quality for noise cancellation. These headphones perform superbly whether you're listening to them in active noise cancelling or passive mode. "The AKG K 490 NC is the least expensive headphone pair with this level of audio performance and noise cancellation we have ever tested, period," reports PCMag.com for February 15, 2012. The magazine awarded the AKG its Editors' Choice Award with an overall rating of "Excellent." "Like a great mini-speaker, it's light on the bass, ultra-clear in the mids and treble, and wonderfully spacious-sounding," notes Brent Butterworth in his march 9, 2012 review for Sound&Vision magazine. "Finding this level of sound quality in such a small form factor will be a relief for those who want great sound." From the Manufacturer AKG K490 NC High-performance, active noise-canceling in-ear headphones. With the AKG K490 NC headphones, you can take full advantage of our active noise-cancelling technology at an affordable price. The headphones’ light weight means a comfortable fit, no matter how long you wear them. Even portability and storage are made easy with the K490 NCs' unique 3D-Axis folding mechanism. AKG K490 NC at a glance: Famous AKG sound quality High-performance, active noise-cancelling technology Exceptional AKG sound quality Continues sound for listening with empty battery USB chargeable (adaptor included); no batteries Unique 3D-axis folding mechanism for easy transport and storage Comfortable charging from any USB port Lightweight for longwearing comfort Flight adapter and premium carrying case included Key Features Famous AKG sound quality For over 65 years, AKG Acoustics has been the leader in creating studio sound in headphones. We hold over 1,400 patents for our groundbreaking products, plus two technical GRAMMY Awards (in 2010 and 2005) for sound innovation. High-performance, active noise-cancelling technology The AKG K490 NC headphones feature HARMAN-exclusive noise-reduction algorithms that ensure the highest-quality noise cancellation. The headphones give you, the listener, an unsurpassed performance from all your audio. Closed-back design Keep the sounds you want in and the outside world at bay. The AKG K490 NCs feature a closed-back design similar to the headphones that studios use when recording tracks – ideal if you want a sense of isolation from outside noise. Even when noise cancelling is turned off, you’ll continue to enjoy an exceptional listening experience. Exceptional AKG sound quality For more than 65 years, musicians and audio engineers have relied on AKG technology within the studio for vocal performances, instrumentation, mixing, mastering and engineering. In the K490 NCs, this sought-after sound is now available for you to experience and enjoy. Built-in USB charging No batteries to buy. The K490 NCs feature a built-in rechargeable battery that comfortably charges via any USB port. With a full charge, you’ll get more than 40 hours of continuous listening. Continuous sound Even when the K490 NCs’ built-in battery has run dry, the supplied bypass cable lets you continue to listen to your audio. You can’t do that with most other noise-cancelling headphones. Unique, 3D-Axis folding mechanism Fold them up and take them with you. The K490 NCs’ 3D-Axis folding mechanism is great for those who want to take great sound wherever they go. Light weight and soft leather pads Thanks to the K490 NCs’ soft leather ear pads, you’ll barely know that you’re wearing headphones. This feature, coupled with the headphones’ extremely light weight, is ideal for extended listening experiences. Carrying case and flight adapter included Transporting your K490 NCs is easy. The included case is small and works with the headphones’ slim, fold
