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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones

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Brand Audio-Technica
Model Name ATH-ANC23
Color Black
Form Factor In Ear
Connectivity Technology Wired

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  • Connectivity Technology: Wired
  • Reduce distracting background noise by up to 90% while offering superior sound
  • Engineered to create a comfortable listening environment in areas with high ambient noise
  • Feature a miniature microphone in each earpiece that picks up ambient noise
  • Electronics in control box create a noise-cancelling wave that is 180 out of phase with ambient noise-wave acts as noise eraser
  • Includes airline plug adapter
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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
3.7
4.3
4.3
3.7
4.1
4.5
Noise cancellation
3.5
3.9
3.8
3.5
3.9
3.4
Battery life
4.2
4.6
4.2
3.9
4.5
Comfort
4.3
4.4
3.8
3.9
4.1
Value for money
4.4
3.2
4.0
1.6
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connectivity tech
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
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headphones form factor
In Ear
In Ear
In Ear
In Ear
In Ear
In Ear
connector type
3.5mm Jack
3.5mm Jack
3.5mm Jack
2.5mm Jack
usb,wireless
noise control
active noise cancellation
sound isolation
sound isolation
sound isolation
headphones jack
3.5 mm Jack
3.5 mm Jack
3.5 mm Jack
3.5 mm Jack
3.5 mm Jack
cable feature
Retractable
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Retractable
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    Product Description

    ATH-ANC23 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones reduce distracting background noise by up to 90% while offering the superior sound that makes Audio-Technica a world-leading pro audio company.

    Customer reviews

    3.9 out of 5 stars
    3.9 out of 5
    2,204 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, value, and comfort of the headphones. For example, they mention that it works well on its own, it's great for the price, and it has memory foam tips. That said, opinions are mixed on sound quality, quality, and portability.

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    540 customers mention402 positive138 negative

    Customers like the performance of the headphones. They mention that they work well on their own, and are adequate under conditions not extreme. They also say that the foam plugs work well, and the switch/battery box clip works well. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and recommend them to others.

    "...But still ATH holds its ground and does amazing job. Perfect fit, they even included Comply Foam tips but i found they stock works great...." Read more

    "...high volume noises very effectively with cheap, light, and power efficient circuitry - like these Audio-Technica earphones - which is exactly the..." Read more

    "...in the cord, I expected the unit to be broken, but the ear buds both functioned and the sound was better than my stock Apple ear buds...." Read more

    "...There are some occasions where the ANC seems to struggle a bit...." Read more

    522 customers mention456 positive66 negative

    Customers like the value of the headphones. They say it's a great product for the price, and much cheaper than hearing aid batteries.

    "...Now we comes to ATH, sort of dark horse, reasonable priced, claimed 90% noise cancellation (same as Pioneer), so after my frustration with AKG, I..." Read more

    "...These earbuds were well rated and far cheaper than the Bose ANC earbuds. This combination accomplishes what I need...." Read more

    "...+ Uses a AAA battery which is easy to obtain and much cheaper than hearing aid batteries...." Read more

    "These are the best sounding ear buds I have tried so far and are certainly affordable...." Read more

    355 customers mention249 positive106 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say that it has memory foam tips that make it easy to slip them in and produce a good listening experience. They also say that the earbuds fit well in their ears and even when off they block much of the noise. Customers also mention that the wheel is easy to adjust with standard gloves on. Overall, customers are satisfied with the comfort and performance of these ear buds.

    "...They sound great, perfect fit, even actual ear pieces look little bit strange in reality they comfortable and do fit secure on in my ears...." Read more

    "...Both the ANC switch and the volume wheel (while small) were easy for me to adjust with standard gloves on. I did not try this with winter gloves...." Read more

    "...loves hers and still uses them daily, so it may be down to a poor fit for my ears. For what we paid, the value is not bad at all...." Read more

    "...I have tried, so they do stay in my ear better and that also helps with the comfort...." Read more

    143 customers mention119 positive24 negative

    Customers like the battery life of the headphones. They mention that it lasts a long time, the battery consumption is low, and the earbuds run off of a AAA battery. Some say that the ATH-ANC23 require no batteries.

    "...The earbuds run off of a AAA battery which is convenient. No charging...." Read more

    "...Some circuitry degrades regular listening in some brands.+ Uses a AAA battery which is easy to obtain and much cheaper than hearing aid..." Read more

    "...The packaging is good, and the set comes with a battery, different size ear tips and a set of foam ear tips for a better fit...." Read more

    "...Talk about great battery life...." Read more

    1,485 customers mention979 positive506 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that it does a fine job of cancelling the noise of Jet engines, and muffles irregular noises like conversation. However, others say that the sound isolation is not great with the tips that come with the unit, and that it produces a noticeable level of hiss as part of its noise cancelling.

    "...Let's start from high-end - AKG391NC. Very nice sound, I really do like them but it's just my ears, I can not get proper fit, I tried Comply Foam..." Read more

    "...of other features such as iPhone controls & compatibility, high end sound quality, or the structure of the earbud itself...." Read more

    "...Even with low volume music, outside sounds are virtually gone. If you use noise canceling and do not play any music, they reduce sounds about 50%...." Read more

    "...volume level of these were lower than wired earbuds and none of them had any serious bass (skull candy included which advertises enhanced bass)...." Read more

    478 customers mention308 positive170 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that the underlying product is solid, and looks well put together. However, others say that they are fragile, and not well matched. They also mention that they have a cheap plastic feel and the connections are flimsy.

    "...OMG! I was truly impressed. Sound quality is amazing. NC - almost good as Sony, Sony just a tiny bit better plus auto calibration...." Read more

    "...These earbuds were well rated and far cheaper than the Bose ANC earbuds. This combination accomplishes what I need...." Read more

    "...but I did find them to be thin, easily tangled and probably more fragile than the JVCs...." Read more

    "...+ Looks well put together, except the control box has the usual non-Apple "plastic" look...." Read more

    231 customers mention142 positive89 negative

    Customers are mixed about the portability of the headphones. Some mention that they are more portable and convenient than a full-size, and very easy to carry around. However, others say that it is a little heavier than ideal, and bulky for packing on short trips. The noise canceling device weighs a bit, and it's uncomfortable to have it hanging off your shirt.

    "...low frequency, high volume noises very effectively with cheap, light, and power efficient circuitry - like these Audio-Technica earphones - which..." Read more

    "...The control box is a little heavy and should not "dangle". It has a clip for attaching to belt, pocket, jacket, or whatever...." Read more

    "...They are lighter weight than the other active noise canceling units I have tried, so they do stay in my ear better and that also helps with the..." Read more

    "...bring to sleeping positions in an airplane seat, to the compact storage in my carry aboard, for the quick in and out of my bag when getting seated..." Read more

    99 customers mention15 positive84 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the cord length of the headphones. They mention that it's a tad too short to stand and move around with, and there is already a short in the wire coming out of the battery pack. They also say that it is too short for them to clip it on their belt and keep it. Customers also mention that the bud length is longer than other buds and they stick in the ear canal. They feel that the mini plug and the battery/switch compartment is ridiculously short.

    "...Very nice sound, I really do like them but it's just my ears, I can not get proper fit, I tried Comply Foam tips they do help but still as soon as..." Read more

    "...I tried all the different tips but just could not get a good fit or seal. Will perhaps try and get a set of premium tips to see if this helps...." Read more

    "...to be overly short as some have complained but I did find them to be thin, easily tangled and probably more fragile than the JVCs...." Read more

    "...The buds are longer than other buds and they stick in the ear canal...." Read more

    Two Low Priced ANC Earbuds Compared
    5 Stars
    Two Low Priced ANC Earbuds Compared
    This is a combined review of two of the lowest cost “Active Noise Cancelling” earbuds on Amazon:Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling In-Ear HeadphonesEgghead 1010 - Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds with Travel PouchPRICEThe price difference as of May, 2015 was $14 with Audio-Technica being the more expensive unit.IN THE BOXBoth products contain:--Earbuds--Multiple silicone earbud cups--Airline headset adapter--Carrying PouchAudio-Technica contains in addition:--Battery--Pair of foam earbud cups. Not memory foam, just normal foam. I have not tried these.Egghead:--Mute button: In addition to the ANC on/off switch, Egghead has a nice mute button that turns off Noise Cancellation while it is pressed down.SOUND QUALITYI am not an audiophile so the sound from both headsets were good to me but the difference comes when you factor in the fit of the earbuds.FITBoth sets sit deeply in your ear and from pictures of both products, you will see that beyond the earbud, they have a circular piece before the actual connection to the wires.--Egghead: The earbuds are attached straight to the circular piece so the fit is actually straight out away from your ears.--Audio-Technica: The earbuds are angled forward so the circular piece actually serves as an anchor that sits nicely in your ear lobe and further cuts out outside noise. The additional foam earbud cup may make the difference for some people when it comes to a comfortable fit.--Kids: I purchased these for a trip that the family will take. The kids usually have a hard time with normal earbuds not fitting in very well but they were able to keep the Audio-Technica earbuds in using the smallest earbud cups. The kids are 6 and 9.NOISE REDUCTIONHere is the main event. I want to make a few points about Active Noise Cancelling: --Noise cancellation filters are designed to cancel out lower pitched, repeating noises like airplane engine rotors and car tires on a road, but it will not cancel out high or mid-range sounds like human voice. The same engine rotor and road noise also contain components of higher pitched sounds so NC filters will not cut out the noise completely.--Using Noise Cancellation often feels like being underwater with your ears popping. It is a discomfort that you would have to get used to. The greater the cancellation effect, the greater the discomfort. Be prepared for this if you haven’t used NC before.--ANC only works IF the inverted noise wave can overpower the noise coming in. If you are using a lawn mower and the noise it makes overpowers the “anti noise” because you’re standing right in back of the motor, you will not hear a big difference in the Noise Reduction effects.Ok, so on with it. The Audio-Technica claims to reduce 90% of noise. I don’t have anything to confirm the claim but if we assume the Audio-Technica(AT) to be at 90%, my own assessment of the Egghead’s (Egg) noise reduction effects would be around 50-60%.--Computer Fan Noise: Egg reduces the noise to slightly audible but you’d need to use toggle the mute button on it to really tell. AT completely removes the noise.--Clothes Dryer: Egg takes the “edge” off the noise produced. You can still hear most of the noise standing about 3 feet away from the dryer. AT takes the bass tones completely out of the noise while leaving the higher pitched metal friction and buttons hitting the tumbler noise. In effect, with the AT, standing only 3 feet away, it sounds like you are actually 20 feet away.So in conclusion, you have probably guessed that I think the additional cost of the Audio-Technicas are worth it. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, I have recently been able to get a great deal on a pair of Harmon/Kardon SOHO II NC on ebay. The noise reduction effects of the Audio-Technicas equal or maybe even exceeds those of the Harmon/Kardons.
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