Before you buy the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7B Active headphones, please take a few moments to read this review. Also with these noise cancelling headsets, you’re getting enhanced comfort with the new and improved soft earcup cushions that will fit over any ear and have a secure and enclosed fit. Plus, your getting the padded adjustable head bracket.

With this impressive improvement you are getting a constant block of 85% of all noise. A switch on these noise reducing headphones allows you to turn off the noise reduction technology so that you can hear outside noise without taking off the headphones.

Many buyers on Amazon noted better noise cancellation in comparison to the original ATHANC7. Some also voiced concern over “noise leakage” where others around you could hear what you were listening to. It is fair to note that other reviewers performed their own tests for sound leakage by asking people near them to let them know when they heard sound coming from the headphones. They found that they had to turn the volume up to point where it was not comfortable before the people said they could hear anything.

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Here are the features for the Audio Technica ATH ANC7 B Quietpoint Active Noise Cancelling Headphones:

• battery duration-40hours
• folds flat and light for traveling
• 1 AAA Battery
• 1/4-inch adapter
• an airline adapter
• hard carrying case
• supplied with 2 detachable cables
• noise reducing headphones that cancel up to 85% of the sounds around you
• Works great with audio components such as the iPod, iPhone, DVD players and airplane sound jacks
• audio functions even with out battery
• form fitting cushioned ear cups
• 40mm drivers
• neodymium magnets
• lightweight
• frequency response: 10-25,000 hz

• impedance: 300 ohms

Buyer Reviews:

Buyers of the Audio Technica ATH ANC7 B Quietpoint Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, at Amazon, gave an average rating of 4 stars.

Here are some sample reviews:

“Tony”
Point-blank, an awesome product/solution.
The sound quality is off the charts and these over-the-ears seal off and/or cancel out every drop of sound during an airplane flight. Though they don’t fold up, the earpieces turn so it packs flat into a well-thought-out, quality carry case … and the superiority of the product makes it well worth putting up with something less compact…
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“tubabu”
Generally, I’m very pleased with these headphone and there’s no reason to add extensively to the other comprehensive reviews but just to add bullet point pro’s and con’s about my opinion.
Pros:
- great sound
- noise canceling is excellent
- high quality construction
- all you need accessories included…
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“C.”
Overall I rate these headphones OK – 3 out of 5 stars. My comparison is only with the Bose QuietComforts 2,3, and 15. I purchased the Audio Technicas for air travel. Recently, I was on a couple flights and took these headphones. To test sound-leakage, I asked passengers next to advise me when sound was detected as I raised the volume. For me, the level had to get ear-bothering loud before they said something…
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To begin with, JVC is determined in its noise cancellation efforts when it comes to noise reduction headphones. They provide a 40mm neodymium driver in each of the ear pieces of the HANC250. JVC also has perfected the engineering of the construction of the earpieces themselves. They equip each with a double housing set of insulation layers and then went further in enhancing the performance and comfort of the memory foam that fits around the ears. These techniques are so innovative that patents have been applied for!

You would think that with all of the added features that these headphones would feel awkward and “heavy.” That’s not the case! In fact, they weigh only 5.3 ounces! This is among the lightest set of headphones in its class! The headphones can easily be folded flat, so much so, that they fold slimmer than most competing models.

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Feature Summary:

• Eliminates 85% of background noises from areas such as airports, airplanes, college dorms and activity in the home
• Feedback technology that constantly monitors noise cancellation and isolation features
• Double Structure Sound Insulation Construction for the ear pieces
• 40mm neodymium driver
• Innovative Earpiece foam memory
• Noise Cancellation may be turned off
• Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Folds flat for portability
• Requires a single AAA Battery (Batteries will last around 50 hours)

Includes:

• Slim Carrying Case
• Airline Dual Plug Adapter
• 4 foot detachable cord
• 1/4 inch plug adapter for use with other audio components

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Reviews:

The average customer rating at Amazon was four stars.

D. Gaston (Idaho Falls):

“These really are a great pair of headphones.
I got them for work since I recently took a job that involved a cube farm. Putting these headphones on and turning on the noise canceling instantly makes me breathe a sigh of relief. It’s like having my own little haven to go to in order to get away from the noise of the cube farm.
They block all lower frequency sounds (low voices, air condition, computer fans, etc.) and muffle higher frequency sounds (women’s voices, etc.). Combined with some music I can’t even tell I’m in a cube anymore.
Speaking of music, I have found the sound from these headphones to be superb! Sure, it doesn’t have huge amounts of bass, but what is there is clean and pure. Also, the detail in the mid and high range is exceptional…. I find myself hearing lyrics and background music details that I never heard before. “

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