# Fine-Tuning Headphones HARMAN's AKG N90Q Headphones Launch at CES 2015 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akg-n90q References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2015/01/07/28525/ces-2015-harman-introduces-akg-n90-headphones-designed-grammy-winner-quincy-jones.html) & [harman.presscentre](http://harman.presscentre.com/Press-Releases/AKG-brings-the-world-s-first-headphone-with-personalized-sound-Inspired-by-Quincy-Jones-205.aspx) Introduced at CES 2015, the [HARMAN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-x-100-thieves) AKG N90Q headphones have several impressive features in their favor. Inspired by Grammy winner Quincy Jones, HARMAN worked with Kidada Jones throughout the design process, selecting key materials to create the high-quality, premium feel of the headphones. Another noteworthy feature of the headphones is that they offer a [personalized sound experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-tour-one-m3) with TruNote technology that deals with auto-calibration and frequency response management. Inside the headphones are two microphones in each earpiece, which measure frequencies when the listening device is on and music is being played. In order to deliver the best sound possible, this technology automatically makes adjustments to the sound based on the frequencies that enter each ear. The headphones also feature [noise-cancelling technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dali-io12-headphones) and will be available for purchase in the summer of 2015. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized Sound Experience:** TruNote technology can be used to create a personalized sound experience for headphones users. - **Auto-calibration:** The auto-calibration feature of the AKG N90Q headphones can be a trend for other audio products. - **Noise-cancelling Technology:** The noise-cancelling technology of the AKG N90Q headphones can be a trend for the audio industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Audio Equipment:** The personalized sound experience of the AKG N90Q headphones can transform the audio equipment industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** The availability of the HARMAN AKG N90Q headphones will disrupt the consumer electronics industry. - **Music Industry:** The AKG N90Q headphones can be a game-changer in the music industry with its frequency management technology ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Precision Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audeze-lcd5s.md) - [Custom ANC Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-ontrac-headphones.md) - [Adaptive Noise-Cancelling Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-lux-lab-edition.md) - [LDAC Compatabile Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-levinson.md) - [Ultra Luxury Joint Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweled-design.md) - [All-Encompassing Audio Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-tone-free-t90q.md) - [Bespoke Wireless Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch-t10.md) - [Cutting-Edge Headphone Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astell-kern.md) - [Chic Sound Isolation Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-anc-headphones.md)