We've seen expensive headphones in the past — several offerings from Beats come to mind — and typically, you get what you pay for when it comes to audio products. However, AKG's upcoming pair of in-ear headphones might raise the…
We’ve seen expensive headphones in the past — several offerings from Beats come to mind — and typically, you get what you pay for when it comes to audio products. However, AKG’s upcoming pair of in-ear headphones might raise the eyebrows of even the most avid audiophiles with its $1,000 price tag.
The headphones, officially dubbed « N5005, » were revealed at CES 2018 and might just come with enough attachments, extensions and accessories to be worth their cost. The N5005 boasts Japan Audio Society-certified « Hi-Res Audio » which means you’ll be able to « enjoy the subtlest nuances of studio-quality sound in higher-than-CD quality resolution, » according to AKG parent company Harman International.
« The AKG N5005 embodies AKG’s legendary studio sound and stunning design for today’s sophisticated listeners and audiophiles, » said Jessica Garvey, Vice President of Harman’s Lifestyle Audio Division. « Excellence is in the details with [these headphones], as [they are] able to reproduce the same audio quality artists and sound engineers achieve in the recording studio, while conveniently connecting users to the music source of their choice. »
The scratch-resistant N5005 in-ear headphones come with four interchangeable sound filters for precise audio tuning – Bass Boost, Reference Sound, Semi-High Boost and High Boost. Furthermore, the device has five 9.2mm + Quad BA audio drivers, two sets of « high-quality detachable twist cables, » a carrying case filled with cleaning tools, several interchangeable ear tips and eight hours of battery life when used wirelessly.
The device also comes with a three-button remote and microphone.
As nice as the N5005 looks and as good as it undoubtedly sounds, it will still likely be a tough sell for the average customer. $1,000 is a prohibitive cost for most electronics, let alone a pair of headphones. Still, if you have the cash to spare and want to experience the N5005 for yourself, the headphones will be launching this spring.
