AKG Y45BT

Not a stunning pair of Bluetooth headphones, but the AKG Y45BTs are solid-sounding The AKG Y45BTs are not perfect, but they do an impressive job for the money. They're portable, comfortable and well made, and they sound good too. These are well worth investigating.

AKG Y45BT Review

AKG has made plenty of fantastic headphones in the past, so it's a bit surprising that the AKG Y45BT isn't a standout option. These $149.95 Bluetooth headphones look great and offer a comfortable feel, and they even deliver the rich lows and crisp highs you'd expect from an AKG pair. However, there are hiss issues with the Bluetooth stream, bringing to mind the problems with Bluetooth playback from a few years ago instead of the improved wireless sound of 2014. It's less of a problem if you don't listen to quieter tracks, and it can be bypassed altogether by listening using the included cable instead of streaming audio wirelessly. But there are better options for your money. DesignAvailable in an all-black model or in white with tan leather earpads and trim, the Y45BT is a stylish, extremely lightweight supra-aural (on-ear) headphone pair. Like other AKG models we've seen, the metallic headphone adjustor has marks on it so that you can perfectly adjust each earcup to the same len...

The AKG Y45BT is a good-looking Bluetooth headphone pair with some bass response, but it has some issues with hiss when streaming.

Delivers deep bass and crisp highs without distortion; Handsome, comfortable design; Can be used in passive mode with included cable

Can sound tinny or overly bright at times; An audible hiss is noticeable on quieter tracks; Overpriced