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AKG N9 Hybrid vs beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

What N9 Hybrid does better (3) and where DT 990 PRO wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AKG N9 Hybrid
AKG · 2024N9 Hybrid
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $160
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beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
beyerdynamic · 2024DT 990 PRO
1 advantage≈ $160
7.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is N9 Hybrid better than DT 990 PRO?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · DT 990 PRO: No
  2. Weight281 g vs 290 g+3%
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 35,000 Hz+14%

Why is DT 990 PRO better than N9 Hybrid?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 5 Hz4×
Specifications

Side by side

AKG N9 HybridAKG N9 Hybrid≈ $1609.0
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz35,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω80 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB96 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life100 h—
Battery life with ANC55 h—
Charging time3 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight281 g290 g
Colours—Silver
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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