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AKG N9 Hybrid vs Roland VMH-D1

What N9 Hybrid does better (2) and where VMH-D1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

AKG N9 Hybrid
AKG · 2024N9 Hybrid
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $160
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Roland VMH-D1
Roland · 2023VMH-D1
2 advantages≈ $170
7.9Noise control & calls4.0

Why is N9 Hybrid better than VMH-D1?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · VMH-D1: No
  2. Charging time3 h vs 5 h+67%

Why is VMH-D1 better than N9 Hybrid?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 5 Hz4×
  2. Driver size40 mm vs 50 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

AKG N9 HybridAKG N9 Hybrid≈ $1608.9
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size40 mm50 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB100 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 h5 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 g285 g
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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