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AKG Y 50 On-ear headphones with in-line remote and microphone (Black)

Item # 039Y50B

When I first saw the AKG Y 50 headphones in our vendor training room, they caught me a little off guard.

When I first saw the AKG Y 50 headphones in our vendor training room, they caught me a little off guard.

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Item # 039Y50B

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About the AKG Y 50

David Brown

Bold style, bold sound

When I first saw the AKG Y 50 headphones in our vendor training room, they caught me a little off guard. Most of their headphones feature styling that's more muted. That's no surprise, as AKG always puts sound quality first. But the Y 50 headphones flash a little more color and sport an oversized logo. With over 65 years of audio excellence under their belt, AKG has a right to be loud and proud. That doesn't mean these headphones are all style, no substance. Their 40mm drivers deliver clear, dynamic sound with a little extra punch in the bass frequencies. The compact on-ear design is ideal for on-the-go listening as well as being extremely comfortable. Prefer something more understated? They're available in all-black, too.
AKG Y 50 headphones

The AKG Y 50 headphones feature clear sound, deep bass, and a cool on-ear design (shown in Yellow).

Bold style, bold sound

When I first saw the AKG Y 50 headphones in our vendor training room, they caught me a little off guard. Most of their headphones feature styling that's more muted. That's no surprise, as AKG always puts sound quality first. But the Y 50 headphones flash a little more color and sport an oversized logo. With over 65 years of audio excellence under their belt, AKG has a right to be loud and proud. That doesn't mean these headphones are all style, no substance. Their 40mm drivers deliver clear, dynamic sound with a little extra punch in the bass frequencies. The compact on-ear design is ideal for on-the-go listening as well as being extremely comfortable. Prefer something more understated? They're available in all-black, too.

Universal remote and mic

Some headphones feature an in-line remote and microphone that are designed for one brand of phone. The Y 50 headphones feature a universal remote and mic, so you can control music playback and take calls with almost any smartphone. The cable is even detachable should you ever need to replace it. There's also a 1/4" plug adapter included for use with home stereo gear, as well as a travel pouch for easy storage of these folding headphones.

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Product highlights:

  • closed-back, on-ear design helps block out external noise
  • 40mm drivers are tuned for enriched bass response
  • 47" detachable miniplug cable with in-line remote and microphone for controlling music and taking calls on a smartphone
  • 3D-Axis folding design for easy storage
  • includes soft travel pouch
  • 1/4" plug adapter included
  • frequency response: 16-24,000 Hz
  • sensitivity: 115 dB
  • impedance: 32 ohms
  • weight: 6.7 oz.
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # Y50BLK

What's in the box:

  • Y50 on-ear headphones (black)
  • 4' Headphone cable with in-line mic/remote (right angled 3.5mm plug)
  • 3.5mm-to-1/4" Adapter
  • Padded storage pouch
  • Warranty card
  • Attention sheet

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More details on the AKG Y 50

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Features & specs

General
Fit Style On-ear
Earcup Type Closed
Earcup Width x Height 2.95" x 2.95"
Noise-canceling No
Bluetooth No
Bluetooth Version ---
Single-earbud Operation ---
Mic For Taking Calls Yes
Voice Assistant Access
Amazon Alexa No
Google Assistant No
Siri No
Connectors
3.5mm No
1/4" Yes
Lightning No
4.4mm balanced No
XLR4 balanced No
2.5mm No
Other None
Specs
Frequency Response 16-24k Hz
Sensitivity 115 dB
Impedance 32 Ohms
Weight 6.7 ounces
Cord Length 48"
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year

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Features

Closed Back Design: The AKG Y50 on-ear headphones have a closed-back design to reduce ambient noise, allowing you to hear what you want to hear. These lightweight headphones feature soft ear cushions for hours of continuous use.

Color Options: The headphones are available in 4 bold colors: yellow, teal, red, and black. The headphones feature large glossy AKG logos on the outside of the earcups.

Drivers: The Y50's excellent sound originates with powerful 40mm drivers, which deliver precision sound with enhanced bass response.

Folding Design: The headphones' unique 3D Axis folding mechanism allows you to fold them flat for storage or to pack in a suitcase or briefcase. The Y50s come with a padded neoprene storage pouch with a drawstring closure.

Cable: The Y50s come with a 48" detachable straight audio cable for connecting to your music source. The 99.99% oxygen-free cable terminates into a narrow 3.5mm stereo mini-jack plug that can be used with most smartphone cases. A 3.5mm-to-1/4" adapter is included for those occasions when you want to listen to your home audio components.

One-button Remote/Mic: The cable has an in-line 1-button remote/microphone that is compatible with most smartphones. The button allows you to answer and hang up your phone calls, as well as control your music. While listening to music, you can press the button 1x for pause/play, 2x to skip to the next track, and 3x to skip to the previous track. When you press 2x and hold, your music will fast forward. Press 3x and hold to fast reverse your music. The remote does not have volume control.

Specifications:

  • Frequency Range: 16 Hz - 24 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 115 dB SPL/V
  • Input Impedance: 32 ohms
  • Maximum Input Power: 100 mW
  • Weight: 6.7 ounces

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Can I use any 3.5mm straight male/male audio cable to connect these AKG Y50 headphones to an audio source? I was told that the jack on the side that plugs into the headphones is smaller than the side that plugs into the audio source, so the cable cannot be reversed. Is this true? Thanks.
eric  Sep 11, 2016
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I purchased the same headphones in teal, so I can confirm that is true. The jack that plugs into the headphones is smaller than the side that plugs into the audio source. Therefore, you can't use just any audio cable. Hope that helps.
tatyana  Sep 12, 2016
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Actually I have the k451s but the headphone jack is smaller than a 3.5mm. I'm assuming they carried that to the y50s
dale  Sep 12, 2016
A
That's true. The end that plugs into the headphone is smaller than a 3.5mm.
dale  Sep 12, 2016

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