AKG Headphones & Headsets

Learning About AKG Headphones and Headsets

AKG headphones and headsets deliver premium quality sound through innovative technology and a variety of designs. Special features help you extract the best sound and overall value from your headphones to enhance audio files, enjoy smooth tunes during workouts, or streamline meetings, conferences, and performances with high-quality equipment.

AKG Headphone Features

With so many options available, it's easy to find the right headphones by thinking about a few factors.

Lifestyle

Where you plan to wear your headphones should be a main consideration when shopping. Check for designs created for sports, exercise, work, music production, or gaming sessions.

Fit

Over-ear headphones are cushioned headsets that surround the ears. On-ear headphones feature versatile ear cups that rest on top of your ears. In-ear headphones are lightweight options that fit inside the ear canal.

Airflow

Open-back headphones let air pass through the earcups to deliver a broad, natural sound. Closed-back headphones enclose the ear cup, preserving the quality of your audio and blocking out external noise.

Connection

Wired headphones usually deliver the purest sound; try enhancing it even more with an AKG headphone amplifier. Wireless headphones offer greater flexibility through fluid Bluetooth connections sharing sounds from paired Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Noise cancellation

Sound isolation features are built into closed-back headphones; presented in "adaptive" or "adjustable" noise cancellation. Some designs feature sound neutralizers that block out external influences such as airplane engines, noisy family members, and other environmental distractions.

Types of AKG Headphones

Headphones are usually divided into three main categories:

1. Supra-aural: On-ear headphones offering long-term comfort and easy portability
2. Circumaural: Over-ear design with the best quality sound; usually aren't collapsible, so they aren't as portable as supra-aural options
3. In-ear headphones: Versatile buds designed for internal wear

Headphones vs. Earphones

Fit and performance are the two primary differences between headphones and earphones. The fixed or adjustable frame of headphones offers a more secure fit than earphones, but its size can be a bit invasive. If you're looking for a more discreet option, earphones are the way to go.

High-end designs aim to compete with headphone performance, but earbuds don't usually offer the same clarity and noise-cancellation. You may not get the crisp balance of studio headphones, but earbuds still deliver high-quality listening sessions.

How Do Bluetooth Headphones Work?

Most AKG wireless headphones use Bluetooth connections to pair your headphones with a smartphone, tablet, TV, or computer. Stream all your favorite music, games, and movies on AKG Bluetooth headphones and use built-in controls to adjust volume, play functions, and/or answer calls.

If you're using Bluetooth headphones in a concert or production, omnidirectional AKG stage microphones and handheld dynamic voice mics help transfer sound with the same clarity as an AKG wireless headset. Your options are virtually limitless, so check out the vast selection at B&H Photo and Video to find the best fit.