Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones | 
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| Brand: Audio-Technica
Category: CE
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Rating:  703 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
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
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 Great value, subpar airline adapter. October 9, 2008
Just flew from Copenhagen to Austin on two Continental flights with a friend who has the Bose QuietComfort 3 headphones, so we did a little comparing.
Audio quality is good on both, no question there.
Noise-reduction was pretty equal, perhaps with a slight edge to the Bose 'phones which were able to better cancel a certian low-frequency engine roar.
While listening to the airplane's entertainment system on with AT's, there was a rather loud tinnitus-like sound. The Bose set didn't have the sound. We were able to narrow down the cause of this difference to the airline adapters. The airline adapter of the Bose set apparently has a built-in noise reduction feature. While using the Bose airline adapter with the AT headphones, the noise was gone.
I might get an aftermarket airline adapter for my AT's if airline entertainment system noise turns out to be common problem. The sound wasn't volume sensitive, so I was able to drown it out (or at least forget about it) by turning up the volume a notch.
Another difference is the Bose set's active noise cancellation seems to exert more pressure on the eardrum. On the AT set, this is hardly noticable.
My friend was uncomfortable wearing my AT's because his ears are large enough to get squeezed slightly by the rather small earcups. This isn't a problem for me.
 Good for what you get and one other benefit October 9, 2008
WEll made. Also, the use of a removable plug cord and not just jack (that yoiu can replace if it gets damaged without paying for new headphones which I've had to do with other products) makes perfect sense. Not only did this product do what it said (not all products do!), but it had one added benefit. I had problems hearing some of the movies on my ipod. When you turn on the noise-cancelling function, the volume increases on the movies as if an amplifier kicked up the volume about 15%. It's a nice addition to a good product.
 Not for me October 8, 2008
I bought these and tried them over several days. Not for me, I'm afraid. First, they are really uncomfortable. They simply cannot be adjusted to your ears or, dare I say it, to the shape of your head. The sound with the noise canceling off is simply terrible. With the noise canceling on, the sound is better, but nothing to shout about. Nonetheless, what bothers me most is the simple discomfort of these headphones. They do not adjust to your ears. Ultimately, they're simply uncomfortable.
Good value for the price. October 8, 2008
I work in a noisey manufacturing environment. The company provides both ear plugs and ear muff type hearing protection but these make conversation difficult, and become uncomfortable. These digital headphones allow me to hear audio on my computer which makes it possible to take recertification lessons that I would previously have had to wait until the room was quiet during a shutdown. They also stay comfortable during extended wear. I think my money was well spent for these headphones.
Incredible At Any Price October 7, 2008
This will not be a technical evaluation with all of the specs.... If you need that, go to the Audio-Tecnica website.
I was in a position to purchase the Bose QC-2 headphones and then I started reading the reviews. Sure the sound was typical Bose and highly praised, but wait... They fell apart within two years even with minimal use??? Not for my $300 bucks!
I started the search for a comparable headset and it kept ending at the Audio Tecnica ATH-ANC7 headphones. Not only did Amazon have them discounted for over half the list price, but that price was $200 bucks less then the Bose. I decided to ordered them through Amazon (Electronics Expo) and they arrive in one piece three days before the promised delivery date. Packaging was acceptable and there was no shipping damage.
Removing them from the box and putting in the battery, I was ready to go. The accessories are minimal but exactly what I needed. There is an airline plug, a cable and a 1/4" phone plug. The case is perfect for travel and the minuscule AAA (provided) offers up 60 hours of listening. Very good start...
They are well made and fit very comfortably. The construction is solid and I have not read of any breakage with the frames. Mine are too new to tell.
Since my job involves a tremendous amount of travel, I needed everything this headset offered. (The ANR was top of the list as I started my search.) The sound of screaming kids is a distant memory now on those 9 hour flights. The movies sound wonderful and my iPod Touch sounds amazing. The sound is well balanced with not too much of any one frequency and the ANR works extremely well.
I would highly recommend these to anyone thinking of dropping $300 bucks on a pair of Bose. For their price, you could purchase almost three pair of these!
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