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AKG N9 Hybrid vs Shure SRH840A

What N9 Hybrid does better (2) and where SRH840A wins (2) — every spec side by side.

AKG N9 Hybrid
AKG · 2024N9 Hybrid
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $160
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Shure SRH840A
Shure · 2022SRH840A
2 advantages≈ $150
7.9Noise control & calls4.0

Why is N9 Hybrid better than SRH840A?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · SRH840A: No
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+60%

Why is SRH840A better than N9 Hybrid?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 5 Hz4×
  2. Weight281 g vs 273 g+3%
Specifications

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AKG N9 HybridAKG N9 Hybrid≈ $1608.9
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω40 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB97 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 g273 g
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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