Audio specialists AKG has revealed its latest duo of headphones, the Bluetooth-toting AKG K830BT and theKleer-enabled AKG K840KL. Each offering a different flavor of wireless, the two sets of on-ear cans use the company’s 3D-Axis2 folding headband design.
AKG is positioning the Bluetooth set as the more flexible everyday option, while the Kleer set are targeted at audiophiles. The K830BT headphones promise up to 8hrs battery life, have an integrated microphone for hands-free use, and controls for track playback, volume and call/end.
The K840KL, meanwhile, lack the microphone and only have volume controls, but do offer up to two weeks of battery life, up to 65ft range and CD-quality sound with uncompressed 16-bit, 44.1kHz audio reproduction. Both are available now, priced at $249 for the Bluetooth set and $299 for the Kleer set.