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| | Features | Ultra Lightweight Carrying case and cable winder includedsmartphone-ready: In-line microphone works with iPhone; Droid or Blackberry devicesiPhone-INTEGRATED in-line remote control works seamlessly with iPhone (Play; Pause or Skip tracks )High Accuracy Sound with outstanding Dynamics and Bass responseUltra LightweightCarrying CaseCable WinderIphone Compatiblein-line microhpone and remote control for Iphone.
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| | Description | Like the music legend whose name they bear, the Quincy Jones Signature Line Q350s in-ear headphones are best-in-class performers, delivering high-accuracy sound with outstanding dynamics and bass response. Ideally suited for use with portable music players, iPhone models and many other phones including Droid and Blackberry, the Q350s weigh no more than standard-issue, in-ear headphones. But they look and sound like nothing else out there. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 5.12 inches | | Product Width: | 1.57 inches | | Product Height: | 6.3 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.01 pounds | | Package Length: | 6.4 inches | | Package Width: | 5.2 inches | | Package Height: | 1.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 26 reviews |
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 26 customer reviews )
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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Very nice headphones Dec 22, 2010
By Deanokat
The AKG Q350 In Ear Headphones are definitely high quality. I've listened to a variety of different music with them and the sound is much fuller than that produced by the cheaper in-ear and on-ear headphones I've used in the past. Treble response is good (could be higher for my taste) and bass response is very good. In fact, the bass response might be TOO good. I've never been a fan of real strong bass while listening to music (again, personal taste), and the AKG Q350's bass response is almost too much for me at times. When I listen at a relatively high volume, the strong bass, combined with the fact that these headphones are inside my ears and blocking out all "escape routes" for the sound, can almost be overwhelming. I found myself wishing that my iPod Shuffle had bass and treble controls so I could tone the bass down just a bit. But, again... This is just my personal taste.
The overall sound of the headphones is excellent, with absolutely no distortion, even at high volumes. These headphones are also the most comfortable in-ear headphones I've ever worn. Build quality is great, too. I love the fact that the cord seems very strong, unlike the flimsy could-break-at-any-minute cords found on cheaper headphones. Finally, the padded, zippered carrying case is nice.
A couple of minor, nitpicky things: 1.) The product description on Amazon says that these headphones come with a cable winder, but they don't. At least mine didn't. 2.) I don't know who decided on the color of the cords for these headphones, but it's God-awful. Maybe AKG thought the bright green cords would make their product stand out, which it definitely does. But I think basic black cords would've been much more stylish. Overall, 4.25 stars. (Note: I do not have a listening device that's compatible with the AKG Q350's in-line remote control/microphone features, so I can't speak to how well those features work.)
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Great sound Dec 22, 2010
By J. Dassaro
"Dassaro Imaging Photography"
First off, I am not a true audiophile in that I can run audio tests and sampling rates. I am a practical end-user using an Iphone. I never believed in the quality of such expensive headphones being worth the cost. However, these headphones may have changed my mind.
Once you get around the weird green/black color of the headphones, you will find a very quality product. The build quality is tangibly better than other headsets including the ubiquitous "Jbuds" and Sennheiser. The headphones come with a high quality case and a total of 3 sets of eargels of varying sizes. In terms of sound quality, all I can say is WOW! The AKG Q350's have incredible bass response and I now hear music much more fully than before. I can actually hear individual instruments, creating much more depth to the music whether listening to the London Symphony Orchestra or U2. The same for treble response. As another reviewer noted however, you will now be much more in tune with the encoding quality of the music. I now require true lossless encoding for my music.
The comfort level on these headphones is also worthy of notation. They are comfortable and can easily stay in the ears for hours. I highly recommend these headphones despite the price. I do not let anyone borrow these!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
great budget IEMs Dec 07, 2011
By andrew
BOTTOM LINE: These in-ear headphones are a vast improvement over any stock earphones you might get from a retail package of an iPod, or any mobile phone, although you can probably find other products that are comparable or even better in performance given the price point of these IEMs.
The sound on these guys are great. The bass is clearly there for all the bass-heads (sufficient without being overwhelming), and the mid-range is excellent. There is something quirky with the treble though, the highs almost seem a little warped like they're being distorted to be overly clear and sharp. At the beginning, I was a little bothered by this. But, after close to 30 hours of burn-in, I'm actually pretty satisfied with the way they sound (whether this is from burn-in or my ears becoming adjusted to the slightly funky treble I can't verify, but either way I'm happy as it is). My opinion is that these provide a balanced sound PROVIDED that your source is of at the very minimum 192kbs music (320 kbs preferable), because let's be honest, you will be hard pressed to find a set of IEMs that can produce good sound when playing source music that is a compressed 128kbs.
I know some people have complained about the tips not fitting well, but the tips that were already on the buds out of the package fit perfectly for me. As far as insulation goes, getting a proper seal will insulate fairly well and zone out ambient noise, but if you're looking for some serious noise cancellation or insulation IEMs, I would say that these are in the middle of the pack and you'd be better off looking elsewhere.
As far as construction goes, for $99 I have to admit it definitely feels a bit cheap with the plastic-y touch (granted, that's what makes these light, which is a plus for carrying around). The style points are obviously there, with the lime green wire and the black buds but dropping a hundo, one would think that AKG could afford to put a little more effort into sturdier construction. The cord is a little on the short end, but still sufficient to have it reach your ears from an ipod in your pocket. These do NOT come with a case winder - just a light hard/soft shell case for carrying it around in.
Overall, a great pair of IEMs that really raise the level of performance over stock equipment. I am OK with these guys since I got them for $50, but if you are paying retail $99 for them, I would say that there are probably better bets out there like the Klipsch S4/S4i/S5 (although I hear these are bass-heavy) for cheaper. But, if you can snag these guys at a discount I would say they are definitely worth every penny, and as far as style goes these are one of the best looking budget sets out there!!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Impressive In-Ear Headphones Jan 19, 2011
By Dr. Bojan Tunguz
For the most part I have not been happy with the quality of sound that comes out of in-ear headphones, but Q350 headphones have really impressed me. They are much more expensive than your average in-ear headphones, and I was wondering if the higher price was really justified. I like to listen to music all the time, but I don't consider myself much of an audiophile - I rarely pay attention to the subtleties of sound, especially if I am listening to pop music. However, even my untrained ears were instantly able to appreciate the high sound quality that these earphones delivered. When listening to some of my favorite movie soundtracks I was able to hear sounds and nuances that I never noticed before. When listening to recordings of classical music performances I could clearly hear the slight shuffling of the musicians and other "unintended" sounds. This made the listening that much more vivid. The high notes were particularly crisp, the low ones rich and reverberating. As far as the sound quality is concerned, these headphones definitely deliver on their promise. Anyone who is interested in amplifying his or her music listening experience, regardless of the level of their musical sophistication, will certainly appreciate these headphones.
These headphones seem to have some kind of passive noise-cancelling functionality, although for some reason I didn't see any of the promotional material advertising this fact. This seems unfortunate, as the noise canceling feature is also better than anything I had come across before in headphones, passive or active. Even just having the headphones stuck in your ears will ensure that a large part of ambient noise is blocked.
I have tested these headphones with several iOS devices - iPhone 3G, iPhone 4 and the first generation iPad. They worked well with all of these devices, replicating all the functionality of the standard Apple headphones. However, despite what the description for these headphones says, they do not have track skipping functionality. However, in every regard that I could think of these headphones are far superior to the Apple ones - they are more stylish, more durable and, of course, provide much superior sound quality.
The headphones work well for telephony. From my experience with other noise-cancelling headphones I was apprehensive about the muffled sound that such headphones give to your own vice while calling, but this turned out to be just a minor issue with Q350s. Still, if you are primarily interested in headphones that will be used as a headset for your phone then Q350 may not be the best option for you.
The headphones come with three different sizes of ear pads. The medium sized ones will probably fit most ears, and they are also very comfortable. I've had them in my ears for hours at a time, without any noticeable discomfort. However, if you intend to use these headphones while engaged in a physical activity you may notice that the most comfortable size of ear cushions may be too loose. In that case one size larger may do the trick.
I was not initially all too keen on the bright green color of these headphones, but it has grown on me. The earphone chords are really thin, and I hope they don't break easily after extended use.
The earphones come with a carrying case, which I don't see myself using at all. They, however, do not come with the cable-winder. This is not such a big deal for me, but I do wish they didn't include the mention of it on the box and on the Amazon website.
Overall, these are really great in-ear headphones that will be appreciated by most music lovers.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Nice headphones! Jan 18, 2011
By Eric A. Hofstetter
These fit good in the ear. They sound very clear. Not too bassy. Like the volume control and track skipping ability. As an iPhone owner, I love the built in microphone. I also like the fact that the headphones come with a carrying case and 3 sizes of silicone sleeve. My wife and I are able to share them. Yes, I'd recommend. Yes, I'd buy a set for myself or someone else.
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