Audio-Technica ATHANC7 Noise-cancelling Headphones
by AUDIO TECHNICA
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Customer Review: Okay I guess
Summary: 3 Stars
Once upon a time I purchased a pair of Logitech noise canceling headphones and loved them. I went back and bought a second pair, but soon thereafter the first pair broke. They gave me a refund because it was a known issue and then discontinued them. Then I started using the second pair and they lasted a bit longer, but also broke in the same way. However, these were $50 headphones and I have not found another brand that can compare in the noise canceling department. Especially these. For more than twice the price I guess they are a lot sturdier, but overall they don't work as well as the $50 pair from Logitech. I've also tried the JVC brand and another brand I can't remember at the moment and they didn't work so well either. I guess about the only option left is Bose, but at those prices I think I'll just do without first.
For some useful information about these headphones:
1. The supplied audio cord is terribly thin and gives the impression that breathing on it too hard it will cause it to break.
2. The size of the audio jack on these is very small, so once you breathe on the cord and break it, good luck finding a replacement.
3. The size and shape of these headphones make you look like an alien when wearing them. I have a somewhat large head, so I don't need something to make it look bigger! :)
4. When listening to music on these it seems just as audible outside of the headphones as inside. In other words, I hope you don't plan to wear these in an area like a classroom or library because everyone will hear what you hear.
5. Instead of it just being quiet when you turn on the noise canceling you hear a very audible hiss that is louder in the left ear than in the right. Just in case my ears are bad, I swapped them around and the louder noise followed to the right ear.
6. The artificial pressure feeling on these is not as bad as the JVC HANC250 pair I sent back, so at least these are better than the JVCs! The JVC brand also amplified every footstep when walking with the noise canceling on and their hissing sound was just awful and annoying.
7. Even with my large head these Audio-Technicas are comfortable.
Customer Review: Love 'em
Summary: 5 Stars
These headphones are great - great quality for a fraction of the price of the Bose. We love 'em!Customer Review: BEWARE: No Plastic Repair
Summary: 2 Stars
THE GOOD
The sound quality of the ATH-ANC7 Noise-canceling headphones is quite good. So is the noise cancellation. Yes, they are comfortable, too. And attractive.
THE NOT SO GOOD
The headphones did not work well with two televisions, both of which are around five years old. The phones buzzed loudly when attached to the old TVs, especially with wave cancellation turned on.
THE BAD
The lower plastic sliding section that connects the earphones with the headband first cracked (on both sides), then broke on one side without any undue stress. I did use them a lot, but did not handle them roughly. The cracks began around 18 months after purchase.
THE UGLY
When I sent my headphones in to Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. for repair, they offered me their next generation headphones at a discount, which was roughly the same price I paid in 2008 for the first pair. When I asked if they would instead repair the headphones I had sent them, they replied that they, "do carry ear pads, cables and accessories", but do not repair a plastic headband when it breaks.
I rejected their offer. I later received my broken headphones in the mail, postage paid, without an invoice for repair. At least I was not charged for a repair estimate that was never offered.
The headphones are still working well now that I have covered the broken plastic with masking tape.
As much as I liked these headphones initially, I will buy the next pair from another company. The plastic component of the AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-ANC7 headphones was simply too easy to break, and impossible to fix.
Customer Review: Comfortable and Great Sound
Summary: 5 Stars
Very comfortable over the ear noise canceling headphones. The noise canceling feature works very well, and the sound quality is great.Customer Review: Amazing headphones!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I do a lot of air travel, also I work in a busy and loud office and have to do a lot of technical support over VoIP, so I finally decided to get the tool that would hopefully make my work and travels more enjoyable. I looked at Bose, but the price was quite a bit more for what I was willing to spend on headphones. Then I found Audio-Technica with a lot of positive reviews. I've been using them for a year now and can tell they are truly worth the $100 I spent! No, they do not cancel the noise completely: you will still hear engines and announcements during a flight, you will hear your colleagues in the office, but all the noises go back to the background and they do not bother you so much. If you turn up the music, they almost disappear. It is just what you need in order to relax and fall asleep on the plane or concentrate in a noisy office. Also great for isolating the outside noise during VoIP conversations. The only drawback is that the sound quality drops significantly if you turn off the NC feature, but other than this I LOVE these headphones!!!!