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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones

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Brand: Audio-Technica
Category: CE

List Price: ~~$219.95~~
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

825 reviews

Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
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Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 1 AAA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 8.4 x 5
Arrive refreshed after a long flight, avoid distractions in a noisy office, or find peace & quiet in your living room?with ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones. These lightweight, compact headphones effectively reduce distracting background noise by up to 85% while offering the superior audio quality that has made Audio-Technica a worldwide leader in electro-acoustic technology. Ideal for use with MP3, CD, DVD & in-flight entertainment systems, ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint close
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MPN: ATH-ANC7
Model: ATH-ANC7
UPC: 496131009119
EAN: 4961310091194
ASIN: B000OMKR8E

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Features:

•	ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint active noise-cancelling headphones effectively reduces environmental noise by up to 85% with or without audio
•	Ideal for travel and use with MP3, CD, DVD and in-flight entertainment systems
•	Provides superior audio quality with 40mm drivers with neodymium magnet systems in each earpiece for deeper bass, extended treble and higher fidelity
•	Fully integrated active noise-cancelling technology - no external modules needed
•	Includes a detachable cable (remove for noise-cancelling function without audio) with 3.5 mm mini-plugs, a full-size " adapter, a specialized airline adapter for connecting to in-flight entertainment systems, and a handy carrying case

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Product Description
Arrive refreshed after a long flight, avoid distractions in a noisy office, or find peace & quiet in your living room?with ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones. These lightweight, compact headphones effectively reduce distracting background noise by up to 85% while offering the superior audio quality that has made Audio-Technica a worldwide leader in electro-acoustic technology. Ideal for use with MP3, CD, DVD & in-flight entertainment systems, ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint closed-back headphones feature large-aperture 40 mm drivers with neodymium magnet systems for deeper bass, extended treble and higher fidelity. Noise-cancelling electronics are fully integrated in each earpiece, with no need for external modules. A single AAA battery powers the active noise-cancelling technology; the audio functions in passive mode even without the battery. These headphones fold flat for easy portability. They include a detachable cable (remove for noise-cancelling function without audio) with 3.5 mm mini-plugs, a full-size ? adapter, a specialized airline adapter for connecting to inflight entertainment systems, and a handy carrying case. Audio functions (in passive mode) even without the battery Fully integrated electronics?no external modules needed Uses 1 AAA Battery Full international 1 Year Warranty

Customer Reviews: Read 820 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Best Noise Cancelling Headset for the $ May 22, 2007
W. Stohler (Honolulu, HI USA)
247 out of 251 found this review helpful

Maybe I should have left off...'for the $'. I've tried the QC2 and QC3, and in my opinion, the ATH-ANC7s beat them both!

If you're looking for near-audiophile balanced sound (bass, mid and high-frequencies), I think you won't be disappointed. Great design, great noise cancelling, great battery life, detachable cord, very comfortable, and less than half the price of th QC2. They look better in real life than in the picures.

High quality product, reasonable price. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars

I almost bought Bose QuietComfort 3 May 29, 2007
C. Pak (silicon valley, CA)
49 out of 51 found this review helpful

I was debating between Bose QC3 and this one. Of course, Quietpoint is less than half the price but personally, it's just as good as Bose QC3. I was fortunate to have a very noisy over-the-stove exhaust fan. I never appreciated these fans until I realized that it sounded just like the airplane noise. It's one of those dual fan exhaust for serious cooks!

So I did side by side comparison between 1. Bose QC3 2. Shure E3c (inactive noise isolation) 3. Sony MDR-NC5 (old active Noise cancelling headphone) and 4. Audio-Technic ATH-ANC7 Quietpoint.

Both Bose QC3 and Audio-Technica QP were clear winners. They were so quiet I could hardly notice the fan in the background. I'm not too keen on Music quality but they both sounded very good. I was actually very dissapointed at Shure E3c because I been using them for a long time and really thought it blocked out significant background noise. It does not do a good job at isolating constant noisy background but good at providing high fidelity audio. I always suspected this because I used it on many airplane flights and I didn't think that it worked that well in terms of isolating airplane noise.

So I would say, Audio-Technica QP is a clear winner. It's worth the money.

5 out of 5 stars

quiet when you need it--comparison to Bose QC3 June 23, 2007
imu ilu (the world of hope)
40 out of 42 found this review helpful

Both of these headphones are very good. Very useful on a plane to eliminate the white noise from the engines and the air speeding by, as well as to eliminate almost all the noise from the kids behind you that are yelling or the couple in front of you that wanna talk as loud as they can, etc. This makes a noise-cancelling headphone set a must for anyone who travels on a plane. I've showed off these headphones to some of my fellow travelers--they are amazed at the absence of sound.

This review compares to the Bose QC3. Both are very good.

AudioTechnica advantages--uses AAA battery instead of Bose's proprietary battery, cost is $200 vs Bose $350, slightly larger earcups, a bit quieter than the Bose, plays sound from your iPod even when turned off (or battery dead) whereas Bose must be turned on to have any sound come through, although sound on ATH-ANC7 is a bit muddier when turned off vs when turned on.

Bose QC 3advantages--a bit lighter at 5 ounces instead of 7 ounces. Better comfort on the ear, and a bit fuller sound esp in lower registers.

I have ignored carrying cases, since both are a plastic shell 8 " by 8" by 2", in generous approximation, and it's a lot easier to stuff the headphones in your carryon bag without using the carrying case, cuz it takes up a lot less room that way.

Also, spend $50 for Bose backup battery (although rechargeable) vs $1 for a backup AAA battery for Audio Techica.

I have no financial or other interest in any products I review.

5 out of 5 stars

It is better than I dared hope June 4, 2007
jthw (San Diego, CA United States)
28 out of 28 found this review helpful

I have researched noise cancelling headphones for several months. I have tested the Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones for several hours in my office (the building's furnace is below me and is noisy) as well as the Sennheiser PX-250 noise cancelling headphones. Price aside, I prefer the Audio-Tehnica ATH-ANC7.

The ATs have an unbelievably excellent noise cancelling circuit. They cut the outside noise to practically nothing, while not producing a noticable hum or whine. The Sennheisers in particular were guilty of that. They also have excellent sound reproduction and are very comfortable. The ATs also have a longer cord than the Bose which make them more comfortable to use at a desk.

Overall I couldn't be happier with this purchase and highly recommend them. The final benefit is their incredibly low price.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent noise reduction, Near-excellent sound quality August 8, 2007
N. Schweitzer (Tempe, AZ United States)
40 out of 43 found this review helpful

After using these headphones for a little while, I'll never go back to non-noise canceling phones. The noise reduction is amazing; as good as the Bose quiet-comforts. The sound quality is wonderful (far better than most major brands) but not quite as good as the Bose.

There are three issues that other reviewers brought up that I would like to reiterate: First, there is sound leakage. That is, when listening to these at a moderate volume (not loud, just not quiet), someone sitting within a few feet of you will be able to hear the sound. The sound leakage is worse than the leakage from most regular headphones or earbuds. Second, my ears get really hot after just a few minutes of wearing these. The ear cups do not "breathe," so it gets quite warm (this might be a benefit in cold climates). Finally, although it is nice to have a detachable cord, it looks like if you ever lose the cord, you will have to search around for a replacement that actually fits--even though it is a standard-size 1/8" plug, the connector is recessed into a narrow hole in the plastic, and most 1/8" plugs are too wide to fit.

But, overall, I am quite happy with these--they are 95% as good as Bose at 30% of the price.