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AKG Y500

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$99
typical price, USD
Discontinued
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At a glance

Brand
AKG
Type
Over-Ear
Fit
-
Connection
Wireless
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2018

The AKG Y500 is a wireless over-ear headphone with active noise cancellation, offering up to 33 hours of battery life and a lightweight design for portable use.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The AKG Y500 is a wireless over-ear headphone designed for portability, with a lightweight build and long battery life. It connects via Bluetooth and supports multipoint pairing, though it lacks active noise cancellation and app support.

What works

  • Lightweight design for comfortable portability
  • Long battery life of up to 33 hours
  • Supports multipoint Bluetooth pairing
  • Includes transparency mode for ambient awareness

What doesn't

  • No active noise cancellation
  • No USB-C charging or app support
  • Limited to SBC and AAC codecs

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - AKG Y500
Driver2× 40 mm driver
Drivers per side2
Frequency response16 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance32 Ω
Sensitivity117 dB/mW

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