Samsung Delivers Studio-Quality Sound with New Premium Headphones from AKG

Enjoy audio excellence and inspiring design with the new Y600 NC and Y400 headphones

London, UK – 24^th July, 2020 – Samsung Electronics UK Ltd. has today launched a new line-up of first-class wireless AKG headphones, the Y600^NC and Y400.

Equipped with AKG’s signature studio-quality sound, users can discover smooth, multidimensional tones and exceptional detail that’s deep in bass and rich in mid-range. From audio experts to music enthusiasts, the new series of AKG headphones are optimised for a wide range of audiences and promise an incomparable listening experience that ignites creative expression.

“We’re proud to unveil a new pair of headphones which play homage to AKG’s legacy of innovation and leadership in the audio space. These will bring studio-quality design and engineering to constomers everywhere, whilst allowing users to enjoy music exactly how it was intended to be heard by the artist – perfectly balanced and true-to-life.” said James Kitto, Vice-President of Sales for Samsung UK & Ireland.

Y600^NC: Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones for Total Immersion and a Seamless Listening Experience

The AKG Y600 ^NC are the perfect on-ear headphones for music-lovers looking for best-in-class audio. Users will experience market-leading sound thanks to a variety of premium, innovative features:

• Active Noise Cancelling: Control how much surrounding noise to let in – feel immersed in the music and escape to pure studio sound free from distortion and distraction, or keep an ear open to the world around
• Automatic Play and Pause: Never miss a beat, with intelligent technology that pauses music when the headphones are removed, and resumes playing when placed back over the ears
• Long-lasting 25-hour battery[1]: Enjoy up to 25-hours of wireless playback, and Speed Charging, with an extra 4-hours of playback from just a quick 10-minute charge
• Talk Thru Technology & Ambient Aware: World-class audio technology that eliminates intrusive echoes, strikes the perfect balance between noise cancellation and ambient awareness, and results in crystal clear voice calls
• Tailored experiences with the AKG app: Fully control the headphones’ performance, from the touch of a button. Select the ambient aware level, enable, customise the equaliser settings and ensure the headphones are continuously future proofed with automatic firmware updates
• Hands-free calls and easy sound control: Enjoy hands-free phone conversations with dual-mic echo noise cancelling technology and the innovative rotating control for easy volume levels

Available in three colours, Black, Gold and Silver, the AKG Y600^NC are lightweight, stylish and built with premium materials for durability and comfort. The memory foam and protein leather ear-cushions are easy wearing and help to reduce ambient noise.

Y400: Lightweight, Foldable Headphones with Clear, Undistorted Sound for On-the-go Listeners

Users can get mega inspiration from mini headphones with the AKG Y400. Along with hours of battery life and studio-quality sound designed to inspire musical creativity, the AKG Y400 on-ear headphones promise uninterrupted musical indulgence all day long.

Both wireless and foldable, the AKG Y400 are lightweight and durable headphones that bring crisp, clean sound regardless of the environment, they are equipped with a selection of pioneering features:

• Automatic Play and Pause: Never miss a beat, with intelligent technology that pauses music when the headphones are removed, and resumes playing when placed back over the ears

• 20-hour battery[2]: With battery life that lasts up to 20 hours, users can listen to their favourite music throughout the day without having to worry about charging. And with Speed Charge, get an extra 4-hours of playback from just a quick 10-minute charge.

• Talk Thru Technology & Ambient Aware: World-class audio technology that eliminates intrusive echoes, strikes the perfect balance between noise cancellation and ambient awareness, and results in crystal clear voice calls.

Available in five colours, Black, Blue, Green, Pink and Rose Gold, the AKG Y400 headphones are crafted for optimum comfort and ease, featuring a super-lightweight and durable design.

Availability

The Y600 ^NC and Y400 wireless headphones are available from Friday July 24^th via Samsung.com and supporting retailers.[3]

• The Y600 ^NC is available in Black, Gold and Silver with an RRP of £199.00
• The Y400 is available in Black, Blue, Green, Pink and Rose Gold with an RRP of £109.00

For more information on Y600 ^NC and AKG Y400, please visit www.samsung.com/uk/akg

Specs

AKG Y600 ^NC

AKG Y400

[1] Battery life for Y600NC is based on usage of music or calls with Bluetooth and ANC turned on

[2] Battery life for Y400 is based on usage of music or calls with Bluetooth turned on

[3] AKG available from Samsung.com, SES, Argos, Amazon, Dixons, AO, Very, John Lewis and EE