I hate expensive headphones — but after years of testing, I've finally found a pair I can't live without
Many people review tech so they can test fancy and expensive new gadgets, but I love the cheapies; the affordable yet competitive tech that most consumers actually buy, that offers you actually exciting value for money.
Because of that, I've always had an aversion to expensive audio products. Sure, the best headphones may sound amazing, but if they cost more than a month's groceries, then I'm not convinced.
AKGee whizz
As smart readers will have gathered from the headlines, the AKG N9 are two things: a) headphones and b) expensive, retailing for $399 / £299 / AU$499 at the time of release, rarely seeing discounts from that retail cost.
The picture above shows you what they look like; they have a premium finish, comfortable pads and fairly reasonable weight for what's within. I know many audiophiles lament AKG's free-wheeling pre-Harman/Samsungacquisition days, but I'm still pretty fond of what...
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