AKG Y50 Over-ear Headphones with Remote & Mic
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- Last seen at $95.99 used at eBay on Nov 12.
Our take on the AKG Y50 Over-ear Headphones with Remote & Mic
The AKG Y50 is a wired on-ear headphone with a built-in remote and microphone, aimed at people who want punchy, lively sound without charging batteries. Its 40mm drivers give it a bass-forward, energetic character that suits pop, rock and hip-hop, and the foldable design and tangle-resistant cable make it easy to carry. Against Bluetooth rivals it trades wireless convenience for zero charging and no latency, and against flatter studio-style headphones it gives up some neutrality for fun. Owners generally like the sound and build for the outlay, while some find the on-ear clamp firm over long sessions.
- Lively, bass-rich sound from 40mm drivers
- Inline remote and mic for calls and track control
- Folds flat for travel
- No battery to charge and no wireless latency
- Lightweight on-ear frame
AKG Y50 Over-ear Headphones with Remote & Mic prices at every store
- eBayPre-owned
In stockSold by rctoysworld
$95.99+ $3.99 shippingChecked Nov 12
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What reviewers say
Owners tend to praise the Y50 for energetic sound and solid build at its level, and many use it as an everyday wired headphone. Complaints center on clamp pressure during long listening and modest noise isolation.
- SoundPraisedListeners describe a lively, bass-forward tuning that suits pop and rock.
- FitCriticisedSome owners find the on-ear clamp tight during long sessions.
- IsolationCriticisedOutside noise comes through, so it is not ideal on loud commutes.
Questions and answers
- Is the AKG Y50 wireless?
- No. It is a wired headphone with a fixed cable and an inline remote and mic. There is no Bluetooth and no battery to charge.
- Does it work for phone calls?
- Yes. The inline remote includes a microphone, so you can take calls and control playback from the cable.
- How does it compare with Bluetooth headphones?
- It avoids charging and wireless latency, but you are tethered to your device and get no active noise cancellation.
- Is the sound neutral?
- No. The Y50 is tuned with extra bass and a lively character rather than a flat, studio-style response.
- Does it fold for travel?
- Yes. The earcups fold so the headphone packs down smaller in a bag.
- Will it block noise on a commute?
- Only partly. It is a passive on-ear design, so engine and crowd noise still get through.
- Where is the AKG Y50 Over-ear Headphones with Remote & Mic cheapest?
- At eBay, for $95.99, as of our latest check.
