Founded in Austria in 1947 and acquired by Samsung in 2017, it focuses on a world-renowned brand in the field of audio and a world-class professional headset and microphone manufacturer

With more than 1,400 international patents and more than 60 years of powerful, distortion-free sound, the AKG® brand is trusted by music professionals to deliver the most authentic and natural sound in headphones and microphones.

Akustische und Kino-Geräte Gesellschaft mbH, founded in 1947 by Viennese physicist Dr. Rudolf Görike and engineer Ernst Pless, officially adopted the AKG acronym by 1965. For decades, AKG has revolutionized the headphone market, bringing the ultimate in sonic accuracy to recording professionals, audiophiles, and anyone with a passion for music.

AKG equipment is a must-have for touring with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Rolling Stones, Missy Elliott, and Kanye West. Our products were installed on the Mir space station and flew thousands of revolutions around the Earth with the stars. 

Now, wherever you are, you can instantly enjoy AKG studio-quality sound with wired or wireless noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds, fully recreating the richness and every detail of the original performance, just for your ears. If you have a serious attitude towards music and are looking for the perfect headphones or earbuds that will meet your exacting standards, the AKG brand will be able to provide you with the most satisfying product. 

In March 2017, Samsung officially announced the completion of the acquisition of Harman International for $8 billion. Upon completion of the acquisition, HARMAN will become wholly owned by Samsung, and Dinesh Paliwal will continue to serve as CEO of HARMAN International. The company's workforce, headquarters, facilities and its branding will be retained.