Excellent upgrade
Whilst not in the category of the Bose & the high end Sony 100mx3, or as large, or as expensive, these on ear Noise cancelling headphones from AKG hit the sweet spot for quality & price.
The previous version suffered from poorer plastic hinges, these are metal, & the ear cups are larger compared to my wired versions.
Also improved is the noise reduction, slightly improved, also the rounded bevels on the cups trim is a welcome improvement, I’d often caught beard / hair in the gap between, which could be quite uncomfortable!.
I wear glasses, but these on ear AKGs don’t feel uncomfortable, or press into the ears, the only gripe is the headband, which could do with slightly more padding, but that just maybe the scar I have on the top of my head!
The soft carry bag is also an upgrade from the neoprene of earlier incarnations, & seems to be possibly a tough cordura fabric, which will protect from spills etc. There are plenty of decent hard cases for better protection for around £10-£20 if you desire.
Sound wise, I’m happy with the reproduction, quite neutral, but not lacking in oomph when required, I use mine on various platforms, music, films, synths & music production, & they don’t disappoint.
The noise cancelling seems to have improved, as I’ve been happily oblivious to my kids screaming & fighting on several occasions! this maybe due to the slightly larger cups, or an upgrade, or both.
Bluetooth has worked very well apart from one or two occasions, once due to low battery, the other remedied by turning Bluetooth off & on again.
Overall, for the £70 I paid for these, I feel they’ve a great buy.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned