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AKG K 480 NC Noise-canceling on-ear headphones

Item # 039K480NC

Peace and quiet anywhere you travel AKG's K 480 NC headphones are a life-saver for busy professionals on the go.

Peace and quiet anywhere you travel AKG's K 480 NC headphones are a life-saver for busy professionals on the go.

Item # 039K480NC

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About the AKG K 480 NC

Kristen Schaub
Peace and quiet anywhere you travel
AKG's K 480 NC headphones are a life-saver for busy professionals on the go. They use active circuitry to reduce external background noise, for a quieter, more relaxing listening experience wherever you roam. Plus, the cushioned earpads and headband stay comfortable for hours at a stretch. AKG has 60 years of experience designing headphones, so you'll enjoy accurate, uncolored sound whether you turn the noise-canceling function on or off.

Peace and quiet anywhere you travel
AKG's K 480 NC headphones are a life-saver for busy professionals on the go. They use active circuitry to reduce external background noise, for a quieter, more relaxing listening experience wherever you roam. Plus, the cushioned earpads and headband stay comfortable for hours at a stretch. AKG has 60 years of experience designing headphones, so you'll enjoy accurate, uncolored sound whether you turn the noise-canceling function on or off.

Compatible with a wide range of devices
AKG's patented folding mechanism allows these 'phones to collapse down to a super-compact size for easy carrying. You can connect them to virtually any portable audio device with a mini headphone jack, plus you get a 1/4" adapter for compatible home audio equipment and a 2.5mm adapter for select cell phones. And of course they also come with an airline adapter, so you can plug into in-flight entertainment systems and block out engine roar. A handy travel case stores the headphones along with all the included accessories.

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Product highlights:

  • lightweight, on-ear design with padded headband
  • noise cancellation module has an on/off switch and shirt clip
  • compact, 3D-Axis2 folding design
  • frequency response: 11-30,500 Hz
  • impedance: 32 ohms
  • detachable 60", 44", and 24" single-sided cables with stereo mini plugs
  • comes with full-sized 1/4" adapter, 2.5mm cell phone adapter, and airline adapter
  • cables use 99.99% oxygen-free copper for clean signal transmission
  • leatherette carrying case included
  • powered by one "AAA" battery (not included)
  • weight: 4.4 oz. (without cable)
  • warranty: 2 years
  • MFR # K480BRNNC

What's in the box:

  • Black noise-cancelling mini-on-ear headphones
  • Detachable 5' headphone cable with in-line noise-canceler (terminated by a 2.5mm connector on one end and a 3.5mm connector on other end)
  • 44" detachable headphone cable (terminated by a 2.5mm connector on one end and a 3.5mm connector on other end)
  • 24" detachable headphone cable (terminated by a 2.5mm connector on one end and a 3.5mm connector on other end)
  • 4.5" 3.5mm-to-2.5mm adapter (with a female 3.5mm connector on one end and a male 2.5mm connector on other end)
  • 1/8"-to-1/4" adapter
  • Airplane adapter
  • Storage case
  • User Instructions
  • Warranty Card
  • Attention! note

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More details on the AKG K 480 NC

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Features & specs

General
Fit Style On-ear
Earcup Type ---
Earcup Width x Height 2.25" x 2.25"
Noise-canceling No
Bluetooth No
Bluetooth Version ---
Single-earbud Operation ---
Mic For Taking Calls No
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 11-30,500 Hz
Sensitivity 127 dB
Impedance 32 Ohms
Weight 4.4 ounces
Cord Length 60"
Parts Warranty 2 Years
Labor Warranty 2 Years

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Overview: The AKG K 480 NC (Noise Cancelling) mini-on-ear headphones deliver highly accurate, high-output sound from your portable audio player; while also providing active noise reduction. The AKG K 480 NC (Noise Cancelling) mini-on-ear headphones are lightweight and provide a comfortable fit due to its super-soft ear-cups and soft-padded headband. The AKG K 480 NC (Noise Cancelling) mini-on-ear headphones are foldable and include a carrying pouch for added convenience.

Comfortable Fit: The AKG K 480 NC (Noise Cancelling) mini-on-ear headphones feature a lightweight design, super-soft ear-cups, and adjustable soft-padded headband to provide a comfortable fit.

Headphone Design: The AKG K 480 NC (Noise Cancelling) mini-on-ear headphones feature closed-back, dynamic drivers for ultra-linear audio and wide-spectrum sound even at high listening levels.

Active Noise Reduction: The AKG K 480 NC (Noise Cancelling) mini-on-ear headphones feature effective active noise reduction to attenuate ambient noise; keeping even quiet passages clearly audible. The noise cancellation feature requires a single "AAA" battery (not included).

Note: The headphones can also be used in passive mode, without noise cancellation.

Headphone Cable: The AKG K 480 NC (Noise Cancelling) mini-on-ear headphones utilize a single-sided 99.99% oxygen-free cable (OFC) terminated by a gold-plated 3.5mm connector for maximum signal transfer and sound quality. The cable is detachable.

Note: There a three cable lengths included - 60" (with noise canceller), 44", and 24".

Connector Adapters: The AKG K 480 NC (Noise Cancelling) mini-on-ear headphones feature a gold-plated 3.5mm connector. Also included is a 3.5mm-to-2.5mm adapter, a 1/8"-to-1/4" adapter, and an airplane adapter.

3D-Axis Folding Design: The AKG K 480 NC (Noise Cancelling) mini-on-ear headphones feature a unique 3D-Axis folding mechanism for ease of handling, storing, and transporting.

Storage Case: The AKG K 480 NC (Noise Cancelling) mini-on-ear headphones comes supplied with a carrying case that features a leatherette exterior, a felt-padded interior, and a zippered closure to protect the headphones, your portable audio player, and accessories during transport or storage.

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