Samsung and AKG unveiled a new line of wireless
headphones that range from large over the ear models to compact in-ear ones. Soft ear cushions with memory
foam promise a high level of comfort while the Adaptive Noise Canceling tech
can block out outside sounds (you can adjust how much).
The AKG N700NC offer a flat-foldable design for easy
portability and up to 20 hours of wireless playback with noise cancellation
enabled (or 36 hours for wired playback with NC on). These will be available later
this year from AKG.com, Samsung.com and Amazon at US$ 350.
The AKG Y500 can pair with two devices, allowing you
to easily switch between listening to something on your phone to something else
on your computer. The headphones can detect when you take them off and will
automatically pause playback. There’s no noise cancellation on this pair, but they have Ambient
Aware – a feature that can mix in outside sounds with your audio so you can
hear what’s going on around you.
The AKG Y500 will be available later today on
AKG.com, Samsung.com and Amazon, as well as carriers Sprint and US Cellular.These
are a tinier version of the Y500 as they also feature multi-point connectivity
(pairing with two devices) and Ambient Aware.
At just 24g they are light on your head and easy to
stash away. Their battery is good for 8 hours of playback and needs 2 hours to
charge back up. The AKG Y100 are also launching later today on AKG.com, Samsung.com
and Amazon, plus Sprint and US Cellular.
