Reviewers Liked
- Great sound
- Solid Build
- Excellent noise cancellation
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Expensive
- Big and Bulky
- Have to be powered to work
AKG N 90 Q
While I wouldn't wear them outside the house, the AKG N90Q are pricey headphones that sound fantastic thanks to some cutting-edge tech.
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By TrustedReviews
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While I wouldn't wear them outside the house, the AKG N90Q are pricey headphones that sound fantastic thanks to some cutting-edge tech.
By TechRadar
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The AKG N90Q are a ridiculously expensive set of over-ear headphones that do their absolute best to impress you, and succeed. But ultimately, even when considering the included accessories, the package just isn't worth the asking...
By Alphr
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Quincy Delight Jones, Jr is a musical legend. Producer, composer and arranger of countless hits – your ears are well-acquainted with his music, even if you've never heard the name. It's not entirely surprising then that AKG has teamed up with the man...
By reviewed.com
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They're undeniably good—but are they $1,500 good? With 12 customizable settings for audio, always-on ANC, an extremely comfortable fit, and the most opulent case we've ever seen, the AKG N90Q Headphones (MSRP: $1,499.95) are a luxury product through...
By Sound Guys
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These are pretty much the best sounding headphones I've ever heard. That said are they worth $1500? If you have a deep pocket and want the best of the best then yeah, they are. However, there are plenty of options out there, like the MOMENTUM wireless...
By innerfidelity.com
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The AKG N90Q is one sweet piece of headphone audio kit—especially for the headphone enthusiast business traveler. Though somewhat large, the headphones are very well made, comfortable, and nicely styled. though tending just a bit toward gaudy. Noise...
By Chip Chick
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We've reviewed countless pairs of headphones over the years from budget to pricey, as well as many that have been the result of artist collaborations, but the experience testing the AKG N90Q headphones have been like no other. Quincy Jones should be...
By hifichoice.co.uk
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I was lucky enough to attend the launch of AKG's N90Q headphones back in June 2015, and am also privileged to be among the few to get their hands on one of the first samples of the flagship model. Regular readers will know that the luxury headphone...
By What Hi-Fi?
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The AKG N90Qs are more than just a bling-y pair of headphones trading on a famous name. The technology pioneered by AKG is exciting and, as far as we can tell, very effective.They're expensive - a wallet-emptying $1499 (in US dollars and Euros; GBP...
By Pocket-lint
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Not all headphones are made equal. The AKG N90Q epitomise this by offering a number of technological firsts – including TruNote, the ability to read your ears for a bespoke listen – paired with the stamp of approval from legendary producer Quincy Jones....
By connect.de
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stereoplay Testurteil: gut - sehr gut (78 Punkte); Klang: Spitzenklasse: 53 Punkte; Preis/Leistung: sehr gutHervorragendHeutzutage braucht man einen Schirmherren. AKG hat sich auch auf die Suche gemacht – und den großen Quincy Jones gefunden. Der...
By dday.it
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Senza dubbio la AKG N90Q è una delle migliori cuffie che abbiamo mai ascoltato, le sue prestazioni raggiungono un livello davvero elevato, svelando ogni più minimo dettaglio sonoro che spesso rimane nascosto tra le pieghe della musica. Notevole anche la...
By connect.de
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Solch ein vielseitiges Kopfhörermodell betritt selten die HighEnd-Bühne: Co-entwickelt mit Musik-Legende Quincy Jones, kommt der geschlossene Dynamiker mit einer prallen Set-List daher; tolles Noise Cancelling, Lautstärkereglung und DSP-Einstellungen...
By hardwarezone.com.sg
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Remember these lovely photos of the ~S$2,000 headset ? AKG markets the AKG N90Qs as "the first headphones with personalized sound; inspired by Grammy winner Quincy Jones". These premium headphones certainly look the part, coming in a gold hard shell...