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| Brand: Audio-Technica
Category: CE
List Price: $219.95
Buy New: $94.68
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Avg. Customer Rating:  763 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
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: ATH-ANC7
Model: ATH-ANC7
UPC: 496131009119
EAN: 4961310091194
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great for the office, but... May 24, 2007
30 out of 32 found this review helpful
... I only write a review when it matters...
These cans excell at killing low frequency drone, such as industrial air conditioners or constant echo in a large room. Upon flipping on the switch, you'll inevitably have a "Woah, these things really WORK!" With the drone gone, and with a small amount of amplification that occurs when the switch is on, you'll be able to hear a lot more in your music. I find myself turning the volume down, still able to make out great detail.
But.. the reason for 4 stars instead of 5:
A) high frequency sounds seem to get amplified more than mids and mid-lows. For example, snare drum, cymbals, strings, and high keyboard come across clearer than a bass or bass guitar. I often listen to rock, and I find myself wanting adjust the equalization of my music to boost the bass a bit. For classical, vocal, or acoustic jazz music, this might be a strong point as opposed a weak point.
B) The headphones can't cancel higher frequency noise as well as the low frequency "room drone". Example: exhaust fan on an old computer or buzz from a refridgerator. This might very well be the reason for A--the music competes with noise that can't be cancelled.
The headphones (and case) are solidly built. They play music even with the noise cancelling off (in case you want to save batteries), and the cable is removable in case you just want quiet without music. The cable uses standard 1/8 inch connectors on both ends, so in theory it could replaced with a cord of any length--however, the diameter of the plug is a tight fit where it attaches to the headphones, and in practice may be hard to find.
The arch of the headband is metal under the padding, which I can bend to customize the fit & comfort. I have a large-ish head, and they just fit at maximum extention with some bending. If you know you have a very large head, I recommend trying them out in person first--they might not fit.
For the money, these are excellent and effective workplace headphones! Recommended..
 You might find these quite uncomfortable June 20, 2007
29 out of 31 found this review helpful
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.
Another minor quibble is the lack of a shoulder strap for the carrying case. On the bright side, you pay a third less than you would for a pair of Bose QC2.
RECOMMENDATION: If you can afford it, get the Bose QC2. They sound better and are much more comfortable. You give up a smidgen on noise-cancelling, but with music playing, you won't notice it.
 FAIL on COMFORT dimension September 13, 2007
29 out of 35 found this review helpful
For all the good things that have been said and written about these headphones, if you can't tolerate how they FEEL on your ears, the sound quality is worthless. Try them on for several hours--then decide. I planned to use these to replace BOSE 1's (stolen from luggage cart) and 2's--left behind on the plane, and swiftly gone. After trying them on a trans-con flight last week, I actually had to remove the ATs and switch to the airline's cheepos to survive to the end of the movie.
I wrote to Audio-Technica about the problem--mainly the stitching and rough inner fabric that irritate the ears, at least MY ears. They replied promptly and constructively, but had no fix for the problem and suggested I return them to the retailer. (Unfortunately for me, the retailer's 14-day return period is over.)
Great Sounding Headphones May 12, 2007
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
Really do like these noise cancelling headphones. I've compared them to the Bose On Ear Triport non noise cancelling headphones. These phones have better high frequency response. Still think the Bose have slightly better bass response. In a side-by-side test...these sounded better to me. Have used them on the plane and they do cancel most of the outside noise. Would recommend purchasing these headphones, especially for the price. Caution, if using on the plane and you switch to a different audio source (from music to movie) they can get extremely loud and possibly damage your hearing and the headphone speakers. Would be nice if Audio Technica would upgrade with an overload protection circuit.
 sound "leakage" is more like a flood! August 13, 2007
25 out of 31 found this review helpful
Boy, was I excited to try these out. They look great (much smaller than the photos appear), the fit is excellent, comfort is very good, and the noise cancellation is quite good as well. There's also no external battery compartment (like on some other brands), so they are quite compact and easy to carry. The included carry case is also quite nice.
The major problem: sound "leakage" that's more like a flood. As many other reviewers here have noted, these headphones act like speakers. I placed the earcups face-down flat on the desk, put the music at a moderate volume, and I could hear the music perfectly clearly. The sound leaking from the cans was almost as loud as it was with the headphones on. I had read the reviews on Amazon that complained of "leakage," but I had decided to try them out and decide for myself. I had no idea it could be so bad (that is, so loud).
Bottom line: I can't recommend these for travel, especially not on an airplane. I am absolutely certain that if you used them on an airplane, the person next to you would be very, very annoyed. (Unless they were wearing their own noise-canceling cans, I guess.) In my case, I usually travel with my young kids, and I am sure the sound leakage from these would distract them and keep them awake when I want them to sleep on those 11-hour flights from Los Angeles to Europe.
I'm terribly disappointed, as these seem like excellent headphones in all other respects... but, mine are going back to Amazon for a refund. Hopefully Audio-Technica can fix this problem in the next version.
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