- Award Winner
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TruNote technology
Together with dual foam cushions and ear cup mounted controls for auto-calibration, TruNote allows precision sound reproduction.
Tone Control: Full control of adjustment sound signature
It allows bass and treble adjustments without any sound distortion, for true personalized sound - developed with inputs from Grammy winner Quincy Jones.
Stage Control: Three spatial listening modes
Audio customization options that include “Standard”, “2.1 Studio” and “5.1 Surround Sound”
Patented ergonomic design
Dual density ear cushions aid in significantly reducing the reflections inside the acoustic chamber while dual rotary controls on ear cup enable easy access to volume control, bass and treble levels and sound imaging.
USB and HD audio
USB connection provides full HD audio playback, software updates and rapid charging.
Built-in DAC
The built-in DAC enables hi-res digital audio tracks on a PC or an Android device to be directly connected through the micro-USB port of the headphone, so that no digital/analog/digital conversion is needed, which means no quality loss.
It takes a legend to enthrall the world. It takes two to change it.
Inspired by the Grammy Award winning producer Quincy Jones, comes the AKG N90Q, a state of the art, flagship level headphone that represents the pinnacle in acoustic performance and audio customization.
Utilizing TruNote auto calibration and active noise cancelling technologies, along with dual foam cushions and ear cup mounted controls, the N90 allows users to enjoy high end, faithful and precise sound reproduction with adjustable sound stage effect and personalized tone control. Premium materials like leather and aluminum, five patented technologies and full HD audio work to create an unrivaled audio experience that has been inspired by Quincy himself.
Item#
N90Q LE
General Specifications
Impedance
32ohms
Max Input Power
100mW
Weight
460g
Cable Length
3m and 1.2m detachable cables included
Audio Specifications
Frequency Response
10-25kHz
Sensitivity
110dB SPL @ 1kHz/100mV
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Spec Sheet (EN)
English 2 MB- 1 pair of AKG N90NC headphones
- Flight adaptor
- 3-button remote/mic cable
- 3m straight cable
- Charging cable
- Power Case
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<span itemprop="description">The best headphones ive ever owned cant wait to get another pair</span>
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<span itemprop="description">Sounds incredible and you can use it with USB on a Mac by going into your MIDI setting under utilities. Make sure you select 16/44.1 and this will get rid of the skipping/cracking sounds</span>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2020-07-02</div>
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<span itemprop="description">The sound of this headphone is excellent! The package is super elegant! I never see any headphone box, case like this before. Only one small detail needs to improve is the headband need more cushion for comfortable when you wear it for more than 30 mins.</span>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2020-05-15</div>
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<span itemprop="description">This is like the WAGYU BEEF of headphones. The audio quality is by far the best I've ever heard.</span>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2020-02-12</div>
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<span itemprop="name">Great headphones for hearing impaired!!!</span>
<span itemprop="description">I bought the N90Q as a replacement for the Master and Dynamic M60. I am hearing impaired, e.g. I wear hearing aids (hard of hearing, but not deaf although they my wife would say I am deaf). So I where I work I am on the phone a lot and it’s way more comfortable ton use headphones as opposed to a handset. However one of my biggest issues has been finding a headset that can provide me the volume level and block outside noises and can provide good call quality for kotbjust me but the phone recipient on the other and side. So after testing traditional headphones and wireless headsets from Plantronics to Sennheiser, I mean I tried literally over 40 different pairs of headphones (from traditional to Audiophile) and couldn’t find the right combination of headphones and mic that would allow me to have a great call so I could be heard well and also hear well while blocking out my office environment. What I landed with initially was the MW60 because they have a great external boom mic you can hook up to them. That worked well for a while but then I started losing more of my hearing so I went back at it trying to find headphones that can give me what I needed to work well on the phone.
The long and short I found the N90Q and absolutely love them. It was the right combo of volume and noise cancellation while hooked up to my Master and Dynamic Boom Mic. The only issue I had was that the boom mic has a 3.5 mm male but the N90Q is a 2.5 mm female. So luckily I found a company that was able to creat a modded adapter that would allow me to use both (gear the call and be heard through my boom mic). Unfortunately thebafapters I bought didn’t work so I had to get a special order adapter.
Nonetheless, this is the traditional way to use high end headphones but I am sure grateful I found these. If these headphones ever go bad I’ll be sure to come back to AKG!!!!</span>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2018-07-31</div>
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<span itemprop="description">Long haul flights are now a real pleasure! These cans offer exquisite sound quality that never has you or your ears feeling fatigued. Just a joy to experience, in addition to the masterstroke of removing so much of the unwanted surrounding noise. Ps a real treat if you decide to watch a movie. It’s on a different level to what us mere mortals are used to listening to.</span>
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<span itemprop="description">This is the real deal. The N90Q is the Jurassic Park of head phones and not because of man eating Dinosaurs it's because they literally "sparred no expense". From the lambskin sack that has an embedded fold guide, to the extra Li-ion battery pack, to the chargeable case, to the fine grained rope cabled adapters for pick-your-device, to the radar pulse button that scans your freaking ear lobes to produce the best possible sound for your ears. Yeah, they are that good.</span>
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<span itemprop="description">I waited a long time to get my hand on these, but its truly worth the wait. These are the best sounding headphones I've ever tried...I felt lost in listening to some of my favorite songs on these....The sound quality is exquisite and very fine to even the minute detail.
However I do have a few complaints.. There is no Battery Indicator and I also wish there is way to listen without the ANC on...
nevertheless, I'm happy with my purchase.. and hope to enjoy this for many years to come!</span>
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Will The Black Version Ever Be Back In Stock?
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We don't have news to share about our AKGN90Q in pure black will be re-stocked. Keep posted on our social media channels or sign up for our newsletter for updates about our product releases or promotions.
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I want to change the cushions and I&rsquo;d like instructions for doing so.
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We'd like to work with you directly regarding your request. Please reach out to your local support through here: https://bit.ly/31kBsaD
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I can&rsquo;t find a way to get to the phone&rsquo;s battery and I would like some instructions for that.
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Unfortunately, we don't have a service manual for our AKG N90Q. Opening the headphones by yourself may also risk your safety.
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What is the latest firmware? How to download it to N90Q?
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Currently, the latest firmware for our AKG N90Q IS version 1.01, and that is the only version.
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1.Can it work with a usb A female to type c male adapter? 2. Or can I just replace the original microusb to usb A cable with a microusb to type C cable? I intend to use it with type C android phones(samsung note 10+) without 3.5mm jack
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Technically speaking, you can. However, please take note of the following: 1. Digital Audio on android depends on the phone make and model. So it's best to confirm this first. 2. This also applies to the USB Type-C adapters, because they're non-standardized, some adapters only work with analog signals and vice versa. A bit of due diligence is needed to find one that works (in this case, for digital audio).
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Just got my N90q and they&rsquo;re &nbsp;are great, My question is that when I use &nbsp;my MacBook Pro 16inch with a dongle and use the micro usb to usb a cable can I listen to high res audio ? And When I use dongle with &nbsp;my iPad Pro 3gen shouldn&rsquo;t the headphones work?
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Hi-res audio transmission is guaranteed on PC and Android phones. It's not possible with iPhones and may only work on some Apple computers.
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I just received my AKG N90Q and whenever it's on there's a slight hissing sound. Did I receive a defective product?
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I just got the AKG N90Q and Im worried that it does not have &quot;apple&quot; support. I have a MacBook Pro 16inch!?..will the built in day work with my Mac?
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