Product Comparison: AKG N90Q vs Sennheiser HD 800


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General Specifications
Brand
AKG
Sennheiser
Model
N90Q
HD 800
Origin
China
Germany
About the Product
The N90Q automatically calibrates and intuitively adjusts the sound to suit your ears, giving you accurate studio quality sound that delivers an exquisite listening sensation like no other. To make it truly personal, adjust bass and treble, and choose your listening mode.
There's has always been a debate between electronic reproduction and natural sound. The Sennheiser HD-800 is the headphone that has been specifically engineered in replicating the basic acoustic conditions of natural hearing. This level of performance has yet to be matched by any competitor.
Size & Weight
Height
11.6 in.
13.8 in.
Width
11.3 in.
10.8 in.
Depth
6.1 in.
5.9 in.
Weight
16.23 oz.
11.7 oz.

AKG N90Q

Sennheiser HD 800

AKG N90Q

Sennheiser HD 800

AKG N90Q

Sennheiser HD 800

AKG N90Q

Sennheiser HD 800

What customers say about "Size & Weight"
AKG N90Q Reference Class Auto-Calibrating Noise Cancelling Headphones - Black
  • They're very light, I honestly forget I'm wearing them sometimes. They are well-padded.
  • I like the sound, weight and size of these headphones. Sound quality is amazing when connection with the usb.
  • The materials they are made out of are awesome, they are light weight, the sizing band works well and holds properly and the ear cups are comfortable.
  • These headphones are great for music and basic calls. They are very compact and light.
  • They are heavy and can get uncomfortable after extended use.
Sennheiser HD 800 Reference Dynamic Headphone
  • Great headphones! Very light weight, incredible open sound stage. Audio quality is a 5.
  • They are relatively light, with solid construction, and exert considerably less caliper pressure than anything in the HD5xx or 6xx lines.
  • Wonderfully light and comfy, a treat to slip on. Snug and not fatiguing.
  • 330 grams is light enough for a very long time wearing.
  • The construction is impeccable with perfect weight distribution and styling to match.
Features
Type
Wired
Wired
Sensitivity
110 dB
102 dB
Min. Frequency Range
10 Hz
6 Hz
Max. Frequency Range
25 kHz
51 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
300 Ω
Driver Diameter
2.05 in.
2.2 in.
In-Line Remote
Yes
No
Microphone
Yes
No
Extras
TruNote technology, Tone Control, Stage Control, Active Noise Cancellation, Patented ergonomic design, Travel pouch, Built-in DAC, USB and HD audio
Ergonomic Ear Cups, Damped Headband, Ring Radiator Transducer, Insulated Cables

AKG N90Q

Sennheiser HD 800

AKG N90Q

Sennheiser HD 800

AKG N90Q

Sennheiser HD 800

AKG N90Q

Sennheiser HD 800

AKG N90Q

Sennheiser HD 800

What customers say about "Features"
AKG N90Q Reference Class Auto-Calibrating Noise Cancelling Headphones - Black
  • Outstanding sound clarity and dynamics, especially for a closed headphone.
  • They sound fantastic. Their built in DAC and amp do the rest, creating crisp sound and an ample soundstage.
  • The sound cleared, and I could hear the good things that these headphones can do, sometimes extraordinarily well.
  • Sound has smallish soundstage and is a bit on the thin side.
  • White noise especially when plugging with the 3.5mm cable. Sound quality with the 3,5mm cable is worse than the akg n60nc.
Sennheiser HD 800 Reference Dynamic Headphone
  • The HD800 has solid construction, no question about it. They're made to last, and resist chipping, scratching, and bending.
  • The sound is wide open, unlike the 600s or 650s, and manage to allow you to get swallowed into a large, detailed, but never aggressive, soundstage.
  • Bass is tuneful, but not overdone. Mids are open and spacious, not warm, not closed in, not shouty. Highs are pristine, crystal clear, extended, and effortless in their extension.
  • These headphones are amazing. They are very comfortable. The most comfortable headphones I have ever worn.
  • Truly high fidelity sound. Balance is good. Very clear. Because I’ am violinist, the playback is quite real. I give it 5 stars and an A+.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
2 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE

AKG N90Q

Sennheiser HD 800

Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
1499.95 $


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