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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC3 QuietPoint Noise-Canceling In-Ear Headphones (Black) | List Price: $169.95
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Brand: Audio-Technica
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Advanced electronics cancel up to 85% (20 dB) of background noise
- Ideal for use with all audio sources, including MP3 & other portable players
- Monitor switch deactivates noise cancellation/audio so you can listen outside when you need to
- Audio functions (in passive mode) even without battery
- Gold-plated mini-plug provides exceptional corrosion resistance, superb conductivity and low noise
Disappointed [Posted on 2008-05-28]
I was not expecting miracles from the noise canceling due to the fact that they are not enclosed headphones like Bose. I was however expecting much better sound quality. I don't know if I got a flawed pair or not, but compared to the Audio Technica buds, the sound quality of my $10 Sony ear buds may as well have been a $3,000 pair of of Bang & Olufsen speakers. I tried every EQ setting I could think of and it all sounded unbelievably bad. All tinny, mid and high frequency. No low end at all. I listened to a wide range of music too. Everything from 80's heavy metal to ophera. It all sounded bad.
I also had a problem with them falling out of my ears. I tried all three different sized ear pieces, but they never really seemed to fit right...
but, Amazon was great to deal with for the return...
These Earphones Are Perfect for a Videographer! [Posted on 2008-06-03]
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3K4NBESZCKI21 As a Full-Time Videographer, I need these headphones to make sure I am getting the right sound at the right moment. When work is done, I just plug right into my iPod, switch on the noise canceling function and go. Keeps my load light and easy to transport from set-to-set! I highly recommend them.
Meet my needs [Posted on 2008-06-18]
I travel constantly (40+ weeks/year) and have owned Sony over the ear noise canceling headphones for a couple of years. I finally quit carrying them with me due to limited space available in my computer bag, ear fatigue from the noise canceling, and feedback when you tried to lean your head against a pillow on a long flight (which isn't possible to do comfortably with the over the ear design anyway).
For a few weeks I used the ear buds from my Creative Zen and while they were convenient, the didn't fit well, so music quality was poor. I also missed having the active noise canceling and had to have the volume up pretty high to hear the music over everything.
I chose the Audio Technica ATH-ANC3 headphones before there were any reviews on Amazon, but based my decision on the reviews for their active noise canceling headphones and ear buds.
When I first received them, I fitted what I thought would be the proper ear pieces and was less than impressed with the noise canceling. I ended up using the largest ear pieces and seating them all the way into my ears to make a tight seal and the noise canceling was outstanding. Getting a good seal on both ears is the key to music quality as well as noise canceling.
The audio quality is brighter than the Sony's I had been using. They do have less bass than I was used to hearing, but I was able to hear the upper end of music (i.e. cymbals, etc.) at very reasonable listening levels (1/2 volume or so). Compared to the ATH-ANC3's, the old phones sound murky to me.
I don't feel any ear fatigue and haven't had any feed back, even when using a pillow. The case is just about the size of an eye glass case, so there isn't any issue finding a spot for it in my computer bag. It has plenty of room for the phones, airline adapter, extra battery and my Creative Zen. The case stashes in the seat back pocket on the airplane until time to put everything away. Battery life probably is on the order of 40 hours or more.
The electronics module is small, but reduces the convenience of the in the ear design. The most convenient arrangement for me is to put the MP3 player in a shirt pocket and clip the module to the top of the pocket. The electronics module is heavy enough that you'll want to clip it to something.
I pulled them out and compared them with the QCII's at the Bose kiosk in the Denver airport a few weeks ago and didn't leave feeling I had inferior headphones.
Highly recommended.
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC3 QuietPoint Noise-Canceling In-Ear Headphones [Posted on 2008-07-01]
These are fantastic! I expected a decent quality earphone, but was surprised at the exceptionally high quality sound coming out of my ipod. I had used other noise cancelling earphones, and found these in ear phones as good or better. Even the base was amazing from these tiny earphones.
DA bomb!!!! [Posted on 2008-07-01]
I own them both now, the ANC7 Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones(over the ear) and the ANC3 (in-ear) and the in-ear ones ROCK!
-The skinny head audio jack fits iphone perfectly without the need for an adapter
-They are so small and save precious space in my backpack on these long flights. specially since I pack light, free space is important to me.
-runs on AAA Battery which is easily removable.
-The in-ear fit is great. NOTE: play with the three different ear bud sizes to see which one fits your best.
-More comfortable and over the year: I can sleep in these and can put my head against the pillow. My ears don't heat up like they do when wearing over the year ones.
Laundry room test:
Compared the ANC7(over_ear) with ANC3(in_ear). Both are about the same and I rather pick the in-ear ones.
Motorcycle test:
Yup, I commute on the rocket and on weekends ride all day. I listen to music inside my helmet, gets me in the zone and takes care of the loud after market race exhaust, which after all day riding can start to hurt.
Flight test:(coming soon...flying tomorrow)
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