Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 Noise-Cancelling Headphones

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$94.00

Overview

The Audio Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones are lightweight, compact headphones that 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. ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint 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 1/4 inch adapter, a specialized airline adapter for connecting to in-flight entertainment systems, and a handy carrying case.

Product Description

This product has been factory-refurbished to perform as new. It is sold with a 1-Year Audio Technica Warranty.

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 ¼” adapter, a specialized airline adapter for connecting to in-flight 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

Product Specifications

Product 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 ¼" adapter, a specialized airline adapter for connecting to in-flight entertainment systems, and a handy carrying case
Technical Details

* 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

Reviews

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 1.SUPERB Noise canceling: Plane: W/O music - everything is muffled as if you were in a room by yourself but you could hear people outside the door. With Music: I had trouble hearing ANY Noise outside the music, It was almost completely silent...I could turn my Ipod down to around 25% of max volume and could hear every instrument and then some. These are BETTER than Bose as far as Noise canceling.
2. The High and Mid-range on Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 are some of the best I've heard, and I am now comparing with the Bose as well as some Grado's. These demolish Bose in that area, you almost can FEEL the snare drums and the breath of the singer...honestly.
3. Bass - This is kind of the downside. The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 bass is there, but definitely is not as apparent as with the Bose. It has a nice muffled thumping sound, but is kind of back shadowed by the highs, but after adjusting the EQ you could hear it more, and it was fairly decent with no distortion. There was,however, some distortion with the very deep punchy bass on some songs, which is kind of annoying. You can't hear it that much enough to mess with the song, but it is there sometimes, I'm trying to guess whether it is my headphones or it just does this, but all in all the bass is a 5.5/10.

I've been using a pair of Bose QC2 headphones for the past couple of years. I recently bought a pair of these ATs as a spare. Since the Bose noise-cancelling headphones are considered by most to be the performance leaders, the most meaningful review would be to compare the two.
NOISE-CANCELLING: To my surprise, the AT headphones outperformed Bose. Noise-cancelling headphones perform better on low-frequency noise; so, some higher-frequency noise will always be audible. But, this remaining noise was quieter with the AT headphones.
SOUND QUALITY: The AT sounds very good, but not quite as good as the QC2. The most noticeable difference is in the upper-bass where the AT sounds muffled compared to Bose. In general, the Bose sound is more open and detailed.
COMFORT: Here, QC2 has a big edge. In fact, I would characterize the AT headphones as uncomfortable. First, the earcups are a bit too small (and I don't have big ears). Second, the stitching in the earcup cushions are not placed far enough inside the cups, so they come in contact with the ears. Taken together with the undersized earcups and the higher pressure of the headband, they make for an uncomfortable experience, especially, if you will be using them for extended periods of time.

It is evident as soon as you open the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 packaging that these are Audio-Technica's best attempt to replicate Bose's noise-cancelling headphones -- even the carrying case is designed the same way. I set out to buy a (second) pair of Bose headphones but tried these because of the higher customer rating. I had used Bose for a long time before mine were stolen, so when I first tried these ones on, the difference jumped out at me. It isn't major, but it was noticeable. When I would turn on the Bose phones, the sound would evaporate completely; when I turned these ones on, I was surprised to not hear total silence -- there was a faint sound like that of the "ocean" when you put your ear to a seashell. The phones themselves also are smaller and do not fit as well as the Bose, so those with big ears like myself should beware. All of this might seem like nitpicking, but when you pay this amount for Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones, and they're this highly rated, it matters. Plus, as I said, I am comparing these to the Bose set, and these are just the differences I've noticed, however small they may be. I recommend Bose over these, albeit by a narrow margin.
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