Audio Technica ATH-ANC1 QuietPoint On-Ear Headphones
There are some people, while they like listening to their own music as they are on the go, who are not very comfortable with in-ear speaker systems. For them, on-ear versions are a better option, such as the Audio Technica ATH-ANC1 QuietPoint On-Ear Headphones.
The ATH-ANC1 QuietPoint headphones are compact speaker systems that do not conceal much of your head. It is lightweight and with the soft pads of the earpieces that are covered in soft leatherette, users often become unaware that they are wearing it. Thanks to its fold-up design, packing and storage require only a minimum of space, making it suitable for use during travel.
Boasting of Audio Technica’s renowned active noise-cancelling technology that blocks out up to 85% of outside noise, you can enjoy your music even while in the middle of a crowd, traveling on a plane or bus, or in any noisy environment. The noise-cancelling mechanism and circuits are housed in a module outside of the earpieces to lessen the latter’s weight. It is fastened to the cable connecting the headphones to the music source at a level allowing the user to clip it on his or her belt. The mechanism is triggered by environmental noise picked up by built-in miniature microphones.
The full-range drivers running at high efficiency levels and other quality internal components deliver immersive sound. Bass is deep for such a small package, with a warm mid-range, and full highs. Really picky listeners will probably ask for more, but for someone in the middle of a noisy place, the Audio Technica ATH-ANC1 QuietPoint On-Ear Headphones is an excellent choice. Indeed, it is for such situations that the headphones are designed.
Fitted with a standard 3.5 mm plug, the headphones work with most MP3 players and other portable audio devices, including Apple iPod, iPod Touch, and iPhone. It can also be connected to computers and, using the supplied airline adapter, in-flight entertainment systems.