It's impossible to use these as a headset in bluetooth mode. No one can hear me over the phone or when paired with my Mac in bluetooth mode. The wired connection works, but wireless is useless.

Bose may have a stranglehold on the noise-canceling headphone realm, but that status has always been based primarily on its noise-cancellation circuitry, and not necessarily the audio performance of its headphone models. That leaves a niche for certain manufacturers to step in and carve out a space, which is what AKG continues to do with the N60 NC. At $249.95, the N60 NC are beautifully designed, travel-friendly on-ear headphones that deliver high-quality audio performance and solid noise cancellation. Do they offer more bang for your buck than Bose? That depends on where you rank noise cancellation on your priority list, but the N60 NC are definitely worth your consideration. DesignThe N60 NC ($174.85 at Amazon) are designed for travel. Thus, the lightweight, comfortable supra-aural (on-ear) design can be folded down into an extremely compact, easily packable carrying pouch, and the headphones themselves can also be used strictly in noise-canceling mode, but also in passive, wi...

The AKG N60 NC headphones deliver balanced, laudable audio performance and solid noise cancellation in a travel-friendly design.

Powerful, balanced audio performance; Solid noise cancellation; Can be used passively; Includes removable cable; Comfortable design that folds down for easy stowing

Noise cancellation creates audible hiss; Not for those seeking booming bass

As more and more wireless headphones come equipped with noise cancellation, an update to AKG's wired N60 NC seems inevitable. The $299.95 AKG N60 NC Wireless headphones mix Bluetooth audio with the excellent sound quality and solid noise cancellation of their wired counterpart. If noise cancellation is your top priority, Bose still holds an edge with its QuietComfort line. If music is more important, however, these might just be the headphones for you. Design The supra-aural (on-ear) N60 NC Wireless ($99.95 at Amazon UK) headphones look quite similar to the wired model, with plush black leather earpads and a well-cushioned headband. The fit is lightweight and quite secure, despite the headphones exerting very little noticeable tension on the ears or scalp. AKG also makes it possible to get a precise ear-to-ear fit by using the headband adjustor's detents and numbers to match up both sides. The right earcup houses the various controls. A central rocker-style button controls playba...

The AKG N60 NC Wireless headphones deliver strong noise cancellation and wonderful Bluetooth audio in a comfortable design.

Strong noise cancellation; Excellent audio performance; Can be used in wired, passive mode; Comfortable

No auto-off mode to save battery life

If you're in the market for a premium noise-canceling headphone, chances are you're looking at one of the Bose models, the QuietComfort 25 (around-ear) or QuietComfort 20. We gave high ratings to those products and -- in terms of noise-canceling headphones -- they're leaders in the category.

Despite a few small downsides, AKG's $250 on-ear active noise-canceling headphone sounds great and is a worthy alternative to Bose's top-selling QuietComfort 25.

The AKG N60 NC is a compact, comfortable, well-designed on-ear headphone that sounds really good for a model with active noise cancellation; The rechargeable battery offers 30 hours of listening time.

Charging cable isn't the standard Micro-USB variety; single-button remote lacks volume controls.

$250, that is what I spent. What I got was structural design that is beneath what should be excellence from Germanic/Austrian engineering. Firstly everything is great about this headset, and I don't want to take away anything from the fine engineers that did the good stuff.

Fantastic Electronics and Sound

Structural problem turns it into a $250 piece of garbage

The strong noise cancellation of the AKG by HARMAN N60nc headphones is backed up by amazing bass response and a complete package of accessories.

The accessories; The absolute power; The design

Washy mid-range; Charging cable; Clamp it up

The AKG N60 NC Wireless are a pair of on-ear noise-cancelling headphones that come from good stock. The wired AKG N60 NC , released in 2015, are a superb set of cans – and losing the physical connection only serves to make them better.

Excellent sound; Lightweight; Collapsible design; Good noise cancellation

Could have more padding on the headband; No NFC

How many times have you been on a flight or subway train only to be wishing that your headphones drowned out the outside world so you could better enjoy your music? Our AKG N60NC review takes a look at a pair of noise cancelling headphones aimed at the frequent traveler and sees just how they stack...

Lightweight, easy to fold for storage/transportation; Fantastic sound with noise cancelling feature

May be a bit on the pricey side for some

Generally, the AKG N60 NC are fantastic headphones. They sound great. They feel great. They're effective at cancelling out all but the worst of ambient noise. They're not particularly cheap, costing around the same price these days as the Bose QuietComfort 25 (the wired version of the QuietComfort...

A winning combination of great sound and isolation make these AKGs ideal travel companions

Clear, punchy sound, Musical; balanced, Effective noise-cancellation, Very portable, Smart design

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