Quincy Jones is truly one of the biggest icons in American music, and for this reason, Harman International found it appropriate to dedicate a line of premium headphones to the famous music producer, namely the the Quincy Jones Signature Line by AKG.

The Quincy Jones Signature Line includes three models, namely the Q701 reference-class premium over-ears, the Q460 high-performance portable on-ear mini headphones and the Q350 in-ear headphones that will boast distinctive AKG-built quality and audio engineering in an elegant, portable design.

"Music is so much more than notes on a sheet of paper. When it's created with passion, with soul, we get something that is greater than ourselves – and it can move us deeply. Throughout my entire career, I have trusted only AKG to deliver the highest standard of sound – the same standard I hold myself to when I make my music," Mr. Jones stated.

"Quincy Jones and AKG have shared a long-running passion for quality sound and the infinite power music has to connect people and touch lives," added Dinesh C. Paliwal, chairman, president and CEO, HARMAN International, also commenting that "we have partnered to introduce products into the marketplace that shine a light on how important sound quality is when you're experiencing music in all aspects of your life."

The Q701, Q460 and Q350 headphones will be available in October 2010 at prices ranging from $149.99 to $479.99.

They might seem expensive, but since a share of the proceeds from every set of headphones sold in the Quincy Jones Signature Line by AKG will go toward the Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium, a foundation dedicated to making music education an ongoing part of the lives of American children, the spicy price points don't seem that high anymore.  


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