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AKG K 495 NC

AKG K 495 NC
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alaScore 85

207 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 207 reviews of AKG K 495 NC. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and noise isolation. The comfort and usability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the reliability, and there are some mixed comments about the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the AKG K 495 NC is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for AKG K 495 NC

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 user reviews of AKG K 495 NC from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the price and noise isolation are generally positive. The comfort and design also get good comments, but there are some critical views about the reliability and usability. Reviews are divided on the durability.

sound, design, comfort, noise isolation, price

usability, reliability

61% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for AKG K 495 NC

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of AKG K 495 NC from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the durability and design. The noise isolation and comfort are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the portability. Views are divided on the usability.

sound, comfort, noise isolation, design, durability

portability

64% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

AKG K495 NC Acoustics (Black) review

 

For 2012 AKG has two new pairs of stylish noise-canceling headphones, the $349.95 K495 NC and $249.95 K490 NC .

The AKG K495 NCs are stylish, well-built headphones with excellent fit and finish. They sound good, offer effective noise cancellation, and are rechargeable via USB. They also fold flat and come with a nice carrying case and can play without the noise...

At $350, they're pricey--and should sound even more refined; a little light on the bass.

The AKG K495 NCs aren't as comfortable and don't sound quite as good as the Bose QC 15s, but they're built better, offer very good noise-cancellation, and recharge via USB.

Feb, 2012
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Reddot design award winner 2010!

Expert review by : reddot (red-dot.de (UK))

K495NC Headphones

 

The headphones convinced the jury with their clear and pure design. The genuine metal applications in particular impart an elegant, high-quality appearance.

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

AKG K495 NC Acoustics (Black) review

 

For 2012 AKG has two new pairs of stylish noise-canceling headphones, the $349.95 K495 NC and $249.95 K490 NC .

The AKG K495 NCs are stylish, well-built headphones with excellent fit and finish. They sound good, offer effective noise cancellation, and are rechargeable via USB. They also fold flat and come with a nice carrying case and can play without the noise...

At $350, they're pricey--and should sound even more refined; a little light on the bass.

The AKG K495 NCs aren't as comfortable and don't sound quite as good as the Bose QC 15s, but they're built better, offer very good noise-cancellation, and recharge via USB.

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

AKG K495 NC Acoustics (Black) review: AKG K495 NC Acoustics (Black)

 

AKG K495 NC Acoustics (Black)

The ; are stylish, well-built headphones with excellent fit and finish. They sound good, offer effective noise cancellation, and are rechargeable via USB. They also fold flat and come with a nice carrying case and can play without the noise...

At $350, they're pricey--and should sound even more refined; a little light on the bass.

The AKG K495 NCs aren't as comfortable and don't sound quite as good as the Bose QC 15s, but they're built better, offer very good noise-cancellation, and recharge via USB.

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by : AVHub (avhub.com.au)

Expert Review

 

SPECIAL Ks Oozing luxury, the AKG K495 NC is an active noise-cancelling design, and it justifies its pricing on three levels. The quality of its noise cancelling is excellent. The design is beautiful in both looks and ergonomics. Lastly, most...

Aug, 2014
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Expert review by : Sherri L. Smith (tomsguide.com)

AKG K495 NC Noise-Cancelling Headphones Review

 

The AKG K495 noise-cancelling headphones serve up rich sound and a long-lasting battery. Just be ready to spend a few days breaking them in for comfort.

Elegant chassis ; Loud, rich audio ; Long-lasting, rechargeable battery ; Can still play music after battery dies

Expensive ; High and mid levels lose definition at high volumes ; Takes a few days to break in for comfy fit

AKG's K495 NC headphones deliver rich, deep audio and long battery life in a stylish design. But they lose definition at higher volumes.

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Vic (technoodling.net)

AKG K495 NC Headphone Review

 

I'll be honest, I don't have all that much experience with headphones that come with active noise cancellation. I tend to favor in-ear phones and whatever passive noise reduction they provide. Another reason is because I just don't like wearing...

Well built, good looking set of headphones ; Full, robust sound ; Comes with airline headphone adapter ; Active noise cancellation is not a gimmick, it really does work

Active Noise Cancellation comes at a price ; A little tricky to switch the noise reduction on and off

I liked the sound of the K495 NC a lot and if you’re in the market for a product like this, I can definitely recommend it.

Jul, 2012
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Expert review by : Mario Aguilar (gizmodo.com.au)

AKG K495 NC Review: Hot-Sounding, Road-Ready, Noise-Cancelling Headphones

 

Toting headphones back and forth across the country (or the city) is one of the best ways to expose their design flaws. Can the new AKG K495 NC noise-...

Testing took place in New York City, where we used them daily for about a month. Lots and lots of rock music, with occasional hip hop, electronic and experimental tracks worked in. Used high-quality AAC files and online streams. • Subtlety and nuance...

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : Jez Ford (avhub.com.au)

AKG K495 NC noise-cancelling headphones REVIEW

 

AKG's K495 NC noise-cancelling headphones - we gave them an award, here's the review

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

AKG K495NC

 

Noise cancelling does not work. Hissing sound when noise cancelling is switched on

Jan, 2015
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