These competitively priced premium headphones are a worthy adversary for Sony and Bose. AKG’s bass-leaning sound will appeal to nearly everyone, and the ANC technology can quiet nearly any environment. If you want noise cancelling headphones that can combat low-frequency noise with ease, the AKG N700NC needs to be on your ears.

The AKG N700NC sounds excellent for a wireless noise-canceling headphone, is built sturdily and is comfortable to wear. Its noise-canceling is quite effective and there's an Ambient Aware feature that lets you hear the outside world. Battery life is decent.

Their great audio reproduction makes them good critical listening headphones and the nice ANC features lets you focus on your audio content. They isolate a decent amount of noise which might not be ideal for commuting but still good for the office. They are fairly tight and stable over-ears for sports, but their bulky design might not be the best for physical activities. Their wireless design offers too much latency for watching TV and gaming, but they can be used wired to get rid of the latency issues.

You’d expect as such when you consider the RRP of around 349 euros, putting its price on par with tried and tested models from more established manufacturers like Bose and Sony. The sound and technical performance of these headphones is ultimately convincing, while wearing comfort also scores top marks. All the same, you’re best advised to carry out a personal test with a specialist dealer to see how you fare if your demands are specific. The noise cancelling function of these headphones is certainly practical, but there’s just something frustrating about being limited to fewer adjustments.

These noise-cancelling headphones are a worthy adversary for the likes of Bose and Sony. The bass-heavy sound appeals to a wide swath of listeners and the ANC technology can hush nearly any environment. If noise-cancelling performance is your main concern, the AKG N700NC should be your top choice.

The AKG N700NC has the sound quality and noise cancellation of a top-tier headphone, but it needs more to compete against Bose and Sony.