AKG which is now a Samsung
brand has today announced the launch of four new wireless earphones and headphones
in India – AKG Y100, Y500, N200 and N700NC M2.
AKG Y100 is a neckband type earphone and comes with
a 9.2mm driver unit, a frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz, and an impedance of 16
ohms. It features Ambient Aware technology that allows users to let in
surrounding ambient sound by activating the Ambient Aware Mode. The
connectivity options and other features include Bluetooth 4.2 with AAC codec
support and have support for HFP V1.7,
A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.5 Bluetooth profiles, 3-button universal mic/remote for
hands-free calling multi-point connectivity and magnetic buds. There is a
120mAh battery on this earphone that takes 2 hours to charge and promises to
deliver an 8-hour battery life. It comes in Black, Blue, Green, Pink colour
options.
AKG Y500 is a wireless headphone with a soft-touch
headband and memory foam ear cups and aluminium highlights. It comes with a
40mm driver unit, a frequency response of 16Hz-22kHz, and an impedance of 32
ohms. It also features Ambient Aware technology and this headphone has Volume
and Sound controls on the ear-cups. Other features include Play & Pause
automation, AAC codec support, and a detachable cable with 1-button universal
mic/remote for hands-free calling. There is a 900mAh battery on this earphone
that takes 2.5 hours to charge and promises to deliver a 33-hour battery life.
It also comes in Black, Blue, Green, Pink colour options.
AKG N200 is a wireless earphone with an in-ear fit
and has a fabric cable, exquisite metal housing and patterned accents. It comes
with an 8.6 mm driver unit, a frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz, and an
impedance of 16 ohms. It connects through Bluetooth v4.1 and has support for
Apt-x technology and AAC audio for uncompromised wireless sound quality in an
even higher rendition, according to the company. It delivers an 8-hour battery
life and a 10-minute speed charge for a 1-hour battery supply, and they are
also equipped with a 3-button universal remote and microphone. It comes in
Black, Blue, Green colour options.
AKG N700NC M2 is a wireless headphone that features
“first-class adaptive noise-cancelling technology”. It features a 90-degree
rotating hinge, comes with soft ear cushions with memory foam and the
adjustable headband. It comes with a frequency range of 10-20kHz, and an
impedance of 16 ohms. There is support for Ambient Aware technology like other
AKG products and also comes with a one-button remote. The battery on this
headphone claims to provide 23 hours of playback with BT+ANC on (36 hours
wired, with ANC on. It comes only in a Black colour option.
AKG Y100 priced at Rs. 6,699, AKG N200 and AKG Y500
are priced at Rs. 9,999 each and AKG N700NC M2 at Rs. 26,999. All four models
will be available through Samsung E-store, exclusive outlets and all top
retailers, and they will also be available at leading online portals shortly.
