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headphones
a dream of sound
surround
wireless – tv – hi-fi
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In the summer of 2002, nearly one The world listens to AKG. billion people were listening to AKG. Maybe you were one of them. Re- member the opening ceremony of the soccer world cup in Seoul? The sound system there used the latest wireless technology from AKG. Hi-fi One reason was that AKG is one of TV/Home Theater Multimedia the world’s leading manufacturers of headphones and microphones plus AKG audio equipment has been in use in countless concert halls, conference rooms, broadcast Stage and r
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Phones for every head. Talking about headphones, you go for the very best. So do we. Although high quality components are a prerequisite for any high qual- ity product including headphones, it takes more than that to make an excellent product, right? In the case of AKG, the difference is more than 55 years of experience and know-how, painstaking attention to the smallest detail, and our constant endeavors to create better products that lead to future- oriented headphone technologies. We do not f
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1947 1949 “Pioneering spirit” best characterizes the ambitious work of AKG founders Dr. AKG history Rudolf Görike and Ing. Ernst Pless. After the war, people went to the movies seeking distraction from the stress of post-war life, so Rudolf Görike built movie projectors and loudspeakers, while Ernst Pless used his rucksack and bicycle to deliver the goods to constantly growing numbers of customers. Their very first customer was unable to pay in cash so he settled the bill in food, fresh from the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Surround FOR TV, HOME THEATER, HI-FI FOR HI-FI PURISTS PREMIUM AUDIO SOFTWARE Pages 6-15 hearo 777 QUADRA DELUXE hearo 888 DIGITAL hearo 999 AUDIOSPHERE II hearo player Wireless BASIC DESIGNER SYSTEMS Pages 16-19 k 311 ir k 105 uhf k 306 afc k 406 afc k 506 afc TV HARDWIRE WIRELESS Pages 20-21 k 71 tv balance k 122 ir balance k 216 afc Hi-fi STUDIO Pages 22-25 k 171 studio k 271 studio k 141 monitor k 141 studio k 240 monitor k 240 studio k 240 df studio monitor PORTABLE PORT
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THE HEARO FAMILY hearo Pages 8-9 hearo Pages 10-11 hearo Pages 12-13 777 QUADRA DELUXE 888 DIGITAL 999 AUDIOSPHERE II Wireless eight-channel surround Wireless eight-channel surround Completely digital wireless head- headphone system for TV, home headphone system with digital radio phone system with Dolby Digital de- theater, hi-fi use link for use with high-end systems coder for audiophile individualists. Patented IVA processing provides a natural, spatial sound through headphones. Integrated Do
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HEARO STANDS FOR SURROUND. How to upgrade your stereo* to surround without using loudspeakers or cables. Experience fantastic theater surround sound at home with no extra loudspeakers. The wireless headphones of the HEARO Family turn any conventional stereo source into an advanced surround system. All you need to do is connect the HEARO transmitter to your TV set, VCR, or DVD player. Of course, you can upgrade your hi-fi, PC, or game console as well. Each HEARO transmitter incor- porates one o
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Press clippings REVIEW 1/03 Price/performance: Excellent Best grade 1/02 Upper class Price/performance: good to excellent REVIEW 8/02 Going to the movies. “…‘IVA LOGIC7’ generates ‘soundscapes’ with eight virtual Going to the movies now means cuddling up on your sofa and sound sources from any mono or stereo program.” putting on your favorite DVD. All you need is a HEARO – no ex- REVIEW 3/02 tra decoder, no extra loudspeakers, no extra cables. “Lean back and enjoy … Take some time to enjoy IVA p
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SURROUND FOR TV / HOME THEATER / HI-FI hearo 777 QUADRA DELUXE Authentic theater surround sound. 9
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Welcome to digital Cloud 9. The hearo 888 digital is a digital surround personal listening sys- tem with the kind of wireless headphones that high-end enthusi- asts have been waiting for. Digital radio transmission and digital antenna diversity circuitry afford virtually noise and dropout- free reception. Incredible as it may seem, the hearo 888 digital actually provides the same audio quality as comparable hardwired headphones. Patented IVA processing makes the headphone sound seem to come fro
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SURROUND FOR HI-FI PURISTS hearo 888 DIGITAL Live concert realism. 11 NEW
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Tailor-made. The hearo 999 audiosphere II incorporates the best of today’s wireless headphone technology. In addition to first-rate high-end wireless headphones, digital radio transmission, and digital an- tenna diversity for virtually noise and dropout-free reception, the Hearo 999 audiosphere II uses a DOLBY DIGITAL decoder. The hearo 999 audiosphere II has been designed for those who like to tweak their equipment to get the best sound. You can ad- just the frequency response to your own ear
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PREMIUM SURROUND hearo 999 AUDIOSPHERE II Esthetic sound for audiophile individualists. INPUT MODE SURROUND EARS SOUND Digital: Activates the dig- IVA: Natural, spatial Auto: The decoder auto- Every person perceives Whether you are watching ital audio input. (binaural) sound on head- matically selects the sound in a different way. a video, listening to music, Dynamic: Dolby Digital phones. required processing mode: You can select from one or looking for perfect voice provides the full dynamic D
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AKG SURROUND TECHNOLOGY ➝ Dolby Surround Pro-Logic decoder ➝ IVA processing Movie soundtracks are usually mixed Patented AKG IVA processing for spa- down to four channels. Left and Right tial sound is the heart of each HEARO 1 are the same two channels used for hi- 2 3 surround headphone system. IVA pro- fi stereo. The third channel is the Cen- vides natural (binaural) imaging through ter channel projected from above or be-44 headphones in a similar way as if you low the video screen. The fourth
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SURROUND SOFTWARE hearo player Windows users love it: The Windows Media® Player is an impor- tant tool for playing back music or video programming on the PC. You can now make this program even more powerful, simply by downloading a plug-in from AKG that provides 3-D sound through conventional headphones without expensive peripherals or com- plicated modifications. The secret behind this miracle are two technologies that are also used in the famous wireless surround headphone systems of the HEARO
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WIRELESS High-value headphones UNIQUE AKG FEATURES BASIC Page 17 ➝ Self-adjusting headband ➝ Self-adjusting headband ➝ High-capacity rechargeable batteries The headband auto- k 311 ir Infrared stereo headphones matically adjusts to with a clean sound your head to ensure a perfect fit. The head- ➝ Balance control band also takes the weight of the head- ➝ 3 in 1 phone off of your ears and distributes k 105 uhf RF stereo headphones it on top of your head. with powerful bass and a clear high end
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WIRELESS BASIC Press clippings TEST 2/00 Sound: excellent Reception: good Price/performance: good TEST 10/99 Price/performance: excellent k 105 uhf k 311 ir k 105 uhf Your untiring companion. If you want to listen to your favorite CD Ideal for active hi-fi enthusiasts who wouldn’t want to miss lively, for the eleventh time without bothering your neighbors or are plan- powerful bass and clear highs even when they are busy around ning for a long night on the sofa watching TV, the k 311 ir is your
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k 306 afc k 406 afc Looking for headphones that sound as fantastic as they look? This line of wireless headphones has been sculpted to match modern interior design. And, since they bear the AKG label, their sound is as stunning as their appearance. While the k 306 afc is a versatile system for TV, rock, and pop, the k 406 afc with its detailed sound is an ideal choice for more demanding listeners. Wireless sculptures. k 306 afc k 406 afc k 506 afc Wireless RF stereo headphones Wireless RF stereo
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WIRELESS DESIGN k 506 afc The k 506 afc does not only look different than its lightweight coun- terparts, it provides an even higher level of quality. XXL speakers with patented AKG Varimotion diaphragms deliver a powerful, sweeping sound with excellent imaging and accuracy. Ideal for music and video programming with a wide dynamic range and highly contrasting sounds. For technical explanations, see page 16. Exceptional styling – exceptional wireless technology. ACOUSTICS Brilliance in Sound and
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TV HARDWIRED Loud and soft are highly subjective terms. This is why TV often causes quarrels among friends or within the family. What sounds soft to one person may be too loud for the next. Of course, the volume should be set so that every- body gets all the dialog but turning the volume up does not necessarily mean the dialog becomes k 71 tv any clearer and certainly won’t create a pleasant, relaxed mood. These cost-efficient TV headphones feature a speech-optimized Sounds familiar? sound and
