AKG Q460 Headphones Evaluation Report

In 2010, AKG launched the Quincy Jones signature series of earphones. The three main products cover earphones, portable earphones and headsets. I used to be the top end of the series a year ago. Wearing a large headset Q701 has been evaluated. And the low-end two products, we did not pay too much attention, thanks to the test samples provided by enthusiastic users, directly unopened Q460 and K323 express to the editorial department. Today we bring It is the evaluation of the mid-end product Q460.

The Quincy Jones series has the corresponding AKG original model headphones. The Q701 is based on the K701 series technology platform. The Q460 is based on the K450. The current K450 and Q460 prices are 498 and 698 respectively. Yuan, the gap is slightly larger. Of course, the small change of K451, K452 is nearly touching the price of nearly one thousand yuan. The Q460 adopts the single-side pluggable wiring design, and the one end of the earphone unit can be rotated and locked, which is relatively firm and reliable when used. The longer one also provides a microphone and volume control for iOS devices, but the regular 3.5mm stereo cable is very short, only half a meter high, obviously not convenient for normal use. Q460 headband foldable for easy storage, but included The volume of the carrying case is slightly faster than the Q460.

Quincy Jones Q series headphones are mainly based on the green of the masters when they are listed. Of course, they are more willing to buy black or white versions for [male] consumers in China. The Q460 is more comfortable to wear, and the audio and video entertainment application within two hours. It is not too big a problem. For people with a slightly larger head, the length of the headband may be slightly insufficient. The Q460 unit has a diameter of 40 mm, an impedance of 32 ohms, and a sensitivity of 125 dB. Of course, the parameters have no practical reference value. The opening of the Q460 makes people Disappointing, high-frequency screaming, but after two days of noise, the sound was greatly improved. Then we played for 4 consecutive days, the sound style was basically stable. The sound style was thicker, and this has certain requirements for sound source control, independent sound card. Most suitable, in the audition, we use the music state Monitor06 MX as the main PC sound source reference, vivo Xplay 3S as the main mobile sound source reference. Philips CD614 coaxial digital output + Fantasia USE for the Taiwan machine combination sound source.

High frequency performance

The Q460 sound style is more neutral, but the sound is thicker, the style is somewhat like the E10 type, but it has a much better high frequency performance, which is brighter and more detailed, although most people are more attracted to the low and medium frequency. However, in the piano, string instruments and even electro-acoustics, it can clearly show some advantages of Q460 in high-frequency dynamics and details. But to fully play, it needs a good control, and a neutral-style sound source. But in the The highest part, Q460's stable dynamic style makes the high frequency lack of agility, relatively flat and monotonous. In the middle and high frequency transition, Q460's vocals are more introverted style, less teeth, but some female singers with high treble The sound will be more cramped.

IF performance

The Q460's mid-range is solid and honest. Only one mobile phone is enough to show its good IF dynamic performance and wide sound field. On the Monitor 06MX, the mid-low frequency style is the most pleasing, but the high frequency appears to be thicker and begins to scatter. In the small compilation, slow-paced vocal pop songs, pure music can also have a better dynamic than the Live! 2 generation. In the big scene of the symphony, film and television game background music, but also biased flat, playing in the wind instrument Can maintain a good level, but there is a certain disconnect from the high frequency, the chorus part of the atmosphere shrinks quickly.

Low frequency performance

On the general source of driving force, the high frequency of Q460 is easily submerged by the thick medium and low frequency. The Q460 low frequency dive is not deep, but it also maintains a good dynamic level, the sound is stable and solid, and the transient performance such as drums and thunders Stable. It is not easy to be confused. The piano and cello have a wide and thick sound atmosphere, but they are also tight enough to be slack. The drum feel is like a hard knock on the rubber. It has good control and shock, but the details are slightly insufficient.

The Q460 sound has a solid dynamic and good sound field performance. It can be easily judged that the PX200, K450 and even cheaper big-name portable headphones are no longer in a grade. The overall performance of the sound is the same level as the innovative Aurviva Live! The style is very different. The Q460 sound is tight, and it has relatively better performance in pop music and electronic instrumental music. The stable and thick sound, low frequency dynamic performance will be more enjoyable in this kind of music theme. The vocal performance is lacking. Loose and heavy atmosphere, not slack and stretch, the high-definition dynamic disconnection is a relatively inferior disadvantage, and the control requirements for the player or mobile phone are slightly higher. Under the Monitor 06MX, the Q460's mid-low frequency is more delicate and soft, but in the On the high frequency, it is more scattered. The mobile platform is slightly insufficient in terms of driving force and dynamic control. However, the overall performance is high in low-end portable earphone products. Of course, the price is also high. The current price has been restored to 698. The high position of Yuan is much higher than the overseas US$79. If the price is less than 498 yuan, Q460 is quite competitive.