Quincy Jones Signature AKG Headphones
Sonic Fidelity by Jones
Quincy Jones, a musician who needs little introduction (think: producer behind Thriller and We Are the World) has partnered with AKG to release a signature line of headphones. Three models make up the lineup: the Q702 ($479, shown above) reference-class premium headphones with flat-wire voice coils, patented Varimotion two-layer diaphragm, and 3D-Form ear pads. The Q460 ($229) portable on-ear mini headphones with a 3D-Axis flat folding design, in-line mic and remote, and closed-back design. Finally, the ultralight Q350 ($149) in-ear earphones wrap up the line-up with strong bass response, cable winder, and three sizes of silicon sleeves for proper fitment. Of note – a portion of the proceeds for every set of headphones sold goes to the Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium to further music education amongst American children.
Look forward to seeing a more in-depth review from Gear Patrol on these in the near-future, but until then you can always read up on our time with the AKG K702′s (one-word summary: outstanding) and peruse the high-resolution gallery after the jump.
Buy Now: Q702 ($479) | Q460 ($229) | Q350 ($149) | Available October, 2010
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NORTHRIDGE, Calif.–HARMAN International Industries Incorporated (NYSE: HAR), today announced the arrival of the Quincy Jones Signature Line by AKG. The premium headphone collection represents a momentous partnership between AKG and one of the most accomplished musicians of the 20th century – Quincy Jones.
Musician, artist, humanitarian – Quincy Jones is an American icon. His productions, which include the best-selling album (Thriller) and single (“We Are the World”) of all time, have garnered him an unprecedented 79 GRAMMY® nominations and 27 GRAMMY awards, more than any other living artist. His list of notable achievements is unrivaled in the music industry. The list of legendary and contemporary artists with whom he has worked includes Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, Michael Jackson, Ludacris, Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra and Usher, among many others.
“Music is so much more than notes on a sheet of paper,” Jones said. “When it’s created with passion, with soul, we get something that is greater than ourselves – and it can move us deeply. Throughout my entire career, I have trusted only AKG to deliver the highest standard of sound – the same standard I hold myself to when I make my music.”
The Quincy Jones Signature Line includes three models: the Q701 reference-class premium over-ears, the Q460 high-performance portable on-ear mini headphones and the Q350 in-ear headphones that will boast distinctive AKG®-built quality and unrivaled audio engineering in an elegant, portable design, so music lovers everywhere can experience sound the way every artist intended for their music to be heard.
“Quincy Jones and AKG have shared a long-running passion for quality sound and the infinite power music has to connect people and touch lives,” said Dinesh C. Paliwal, chairman, president and CEO, HARMAN International. “We have partnered to introduce products into the marketplace thatshine a light on how important sound quality is when you’re experiencing music in all aspects of your life.”
A share of the proceeds from every set of headphones sold in the Quincy Jones Signature Line by AKG will go toward the Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium, a foundation dedicated to making music education an ongoing part of the lives of American children.
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701 Reference-Class Premium Headphones Retail Price: $479.99
The Q701 reference-class premium headphones are the most accurate and responsive headphones AKG has ever produced. “Reference” denotes a class of audio equipment that imparts little to no change to the input audio signal, producing a huge, airy, three-dimensional sound. The over-ear headphones feature revolutionary flat-wire voice coils that create a spacious, dramatic soundstage with precise 360-degree imaging and outstanding transient response. Patented two-layer diaphragms similar to their professional studio counterparts offer sparkling high-frequency sound and accurate bass response. Additionally, a high- performance neodymium magnet system makes the headphones heat-resistant for minimal distortion at any listening level. The Q701s deliver pinpoint imaging with unmatched realism.
Reference-Class Premium Headphones at a Glance
• Revolutionary flat-wire voice coil • Patented Varimotion two-layer diaphragm • High-performance neodymium magnets • Totally open-back design • High-performance, 99.99% oxygen-free cable • Professional 6.3mm stereo plug • Unique “3D-Form” ear pads for perfect fit • Cushioned, genuine-leather headband • Individually tested and serialized
Q460 High-Performance, Foldable Mini Headphones
Retail Price: $229.99
The stylish, portable Q460 high-performance on-ear mini headphones will connect you to your favorite music from virtually any portable player with all the dynamics you expect – and Quincy Jones demands – from the AKG® brand. The Q460s are iPhone-compatible, come in a combination of high-style colors and feature an in-line microphone that works with a number of phones, including iPhone and BlackBerry® models. The Q460s also feature a remote (compatible only with iPhone models) to play, pause and skip through music. Designed for long hours of comfortable use with SuperSoftTM ear pads, the Q460s fold flat with AKG’s unique 3D-Axis2 folding technology and feature a detachable, single-sided cable in two different lengths and a 2.5mm/6.3mm jack adapter.
High-Performance, Foldable Mini Headphones at a Glance
• Closed-back design • Unique 3D-Axis2 mechanism to fold headphones completely flat • Single-sided, detachable cable • 99.99% oxygen-free cable • SuperSoftTM ear pads • Detachable cable (two cable lengths included) • Gold-plated jack plug and contacts • 2.5mm/6.3mm jack adapter • iPhone-compatible • In-line microphone and remote control for iPhone models (Play/Pause/Skip) included
Q350 In-Ear Headphones (Ear Canal) Retail Price: $149.99
Like the music legend whose name they bear, the AKG Q350 in-ear headphones are best-in-class performers, delivering high-accuracy sound with outstanding dynamics and bass response. The smallest of the three headphones in the Signature Line, the Q350s are ideally suited for music on the go with portable
music players and iPhone models, weighing no more than standard-issue ear buds. Additionally, the in-ear headphones include an inline microphone and remote control to play, pause and skip through music.
In-Ear Headphones at a Glance
• Ultra lightweight • Silicon sleeves available in three sizes (S, M and L) • Carrying case included • Cable winder included • iPhone-compatible • In-line microphone and remote control for iPhone (Play/Pause/Skip) included
Quicy Jones Signature AKG Headphones Gallery
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