Stylish? The new Y500s remain on-ear designs, with a cushioned, adjustable headphone band and memory foam ear cups. Each pair carries its own unique serial number and is Certified for Hi-Res Audio by the Japan Audio Society. That's a not-so-subtle hint that they're not really designed for 'portable' use. Overall, so far with about 1 hour of use, I … Inside your bubble of silence, you'll find plenty of precision, detail and drive – plus a good thump of bass. Each pair carries its own unique serial number and is Certified for Hi-Res Audio by the Japan Audio Society. If you appreciate life's simple pleasures, you'll be won over by the pared-down K52s: comfortable, budget headphones don't get much better. Victoria Station to Ealing Broadway, on the District Line of the London Underground. Talking about soundstage brings me on nicely to the N5005 … That said, if you can afford to stretch your budget by £15, consider upgrading to the more polished K72s (above). A 3m cable with 6.3mm adaptor makes them ideal for use with your home hi-fi. You get a high-end 3.5 cable, a high-end 2.3 balanced cable and a high-end Bluetooth cable (plus the charger for the Bluetooth). AKG's finest in-ear, on-ear and over-ear headphones. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer, Plenty of detail, clarity and fluid dynamics, We check over 130 million products every day for the best prices. Visit our corporate site. In AKG’s N5005 the distinction between ‘five-driver’ and ‘five-way’ is somewhat blurred as the operating ranges of the single moving-coil driver and four moving-armature units overlap somewhat [see Five Go Mad In-Ear sidebar], but you have to suppose that this trend to drive unit profligacy must surely be reaching its zenith. AKG's premium, wireless and noise-cancelling headphones are solid performers. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Design – AKG N5005 vs Shure SE846 Earphone Comparison Review Presentation. We got creative with sound. the N5005 is like getting three high-end earphones in one. They're the wireless version of the Y50s that sit at number one in this list. Pass number 3. And do they sound better? For those on a budget, these are a no-brainer. SpinFits should fit better than ordinary tips, but personally we do not think the difference is huge. AKG Acoustics N5005. Trimmed with aluminium and leather details, these classy cans are some of the best noise cancellers we've heard. But factor in the sub-£100 price point, not to mention the portable design, and the Y50s are true show stoppers. Smashing all-rounders that really sing. Type: Over-ear | Wireless: No | Noise-cancelling: No | Battery life: N/A | Inline mic/remote: No | Weight: 200g. 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