The AKG K391-NC are a good set of in-ear buds that sound great and isolate the listener really well. Their outstanding noise cancellation and leakage performance are recommended for noisy commutes. The sound profile works well for most music genres, but their in-ear design might not be for everyone.
Our Verdict
Above-average as everyday headphones. They're compact and have a good sound. They can also handle loud environments well, thanks to their great noise cancelling. This makes them versatile enough to use in most situations.
- Outstanding noise isolation.
- Accurate audio reproduction.
- Very little sound leakage.
- Unexciting design.
- Uncomfortable "in ear" fit.
Average for critical listening. Above-average sound quality but the small in-ear buds aren't optimized to produce a good soundstage, which isn't ideal for pure critical listening.
The AKG K391-NC have a great isolation performance, which makes them easy to recommend to anyone who travels a lot or has very noisy daily commutes. They'll reduce a significant amount of ambient noise, and they're easy to carry around.
Above-average for sports. The AKG K391-NC will easily fit into most pockets, and they're stable enough to run with. As long as are comfortable with the in-ear fit.
Above-average for studio use. Leakage is barely audible and won't disturb anyone around you even at higher volumes.
Above-average for home theater use. The AKG K391-NC have no latency but they also have a short audio cable. They have the range to watch TV from your couch unless you have an extension cord for the audio cable.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 10, 2017: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Feb 26, 2016: Review published.
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