AKG K 480 NC

The AKG K 480 NC model is a high-end headphone set designed for mature, and active users always on the go. The main K 480 feature is its unique fold and go design that collapses on a three dimensional axis and convenient leather carrying case that are combined for maximum portability. It also includes a fully detachable single side cord for added convenience (comes with two seperate cord sizes), designed to eliminate twisting and tangling wires; a power supply is also connected to the cord. The power supply enables active noise cancelling support to ensure maximum listening quality, and allows no ambient noise. The K 480 headset includes additional features such as iPhone compatibility, soft fabric ear pads for extra comfort, a padded headband, a 2.5mm/6.3mm jack adapter, a flight adapter for use in commercial planes, and is compatible with bluetooth cell phones and supports hands free calling; which is provided by an optional adapter. The AKG K 480 NC headset was released on August 29, 2005 and has an MSRP of $199.99.

AKG K 480 NC
MSRP $199.99
Release date August, 2005
Brand AKG
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Pros:
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Fold and Go Design
+2agreedisagree

Traveling Case Included
+2agreedisagree

Can be used for hands-free calls.
+2agreedisagree

Detachable Cord
+1agreedisagree

Noise Cancelling
+1agreedisagree

iPhone Compatible
+1agreedisagree

Single-sided cord
+1agreedisagree

Comes with two cord sizes
+1agreedisagree

Comfortable earpads and headband
+1agreedisagree

Comes with flight adapter
+1agreedisagree

Good low frequency response
+1agreedisagree

Lightweight
+1agreedisagree

Can double as a hands-free headset with an optional adapter
+1agreedisagree

Cable clip
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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Pricey
+2agreedisagree

active noise canceling introduces noise and artifacts
+1agreedisagree

active noise canceling requires a separate power supply
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Key Specs

  • Unique fold design that collapses on 3-D axis
  • Convenient Leather carrying case
  • Fully Detachable Single Side cord; eliminates wire tangling and comes in two seperate sizes
  • Power Supply attached to cord; enables active noise reduction
  • Closed-back design allows a natural and relaxed listening experience with elimination of ambient noise
  • iPhone compatibility
  • 2.5mm/ 6.3mm stereo jack adapter (included)
  • Soft fabric ear pads and padded headband for added comfort
  • In flight adapter
  • Compatible with Bluetooth enabled phones
  • Headphone weight: 125g
  • Sensitivity: 127dB
  • Frequency Response: 11Hz- 30,500Hz
  • Impedance: 32 ohms
  • Release Date: 08/29/2005
  • MSRP: $199.99

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vsaxena911

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May 22, 2009
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Pros

  • Fold and Go Design
  • Traveling Case Included
  • Can be used for hands-free calls.
  • Detachable Cord
  • Noise Cancelling
  • iPhone Compatible

Cons

  • Pricey

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ralli

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May 26, 2009
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10 pros
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Pros

  • Fold and Go Design
  • Traveling Case Included
  • Single-sided cord
  • Comes with two cord sizes
  • Comfortable earpads and headband
  • Comes with flight adapter
  • Good low frequency response
  • Lightweight
  • Can double as a hands-free headset with an optional adapter
  • Cable clip

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Yale

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May 26, 2009
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1 pro
3 cons

Pros

  • Can be used for hands-free calls.

Cons

  • Pricey
  • active noise canceling introduces noise and artifacts
  • active noise canceling requires a separate power supply

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