Altec Lansing AHP-712 Headphones
- Comfortable folding headphones with Active Noise Reduction technology
- Phases out ambient sounds for more enjoyable music listening
- 40 mm neodymium drivers deliver superior-quality audio reproduction
- Foldable design for easier transport; comes with multifunction controller
- Includes carrying bag, 2 cables, and airline and 1/4-inch adapters
Product Description
The superb-sounding Altec Lansing AHP712 headphones with Active Noise Reduction are ideal for the frequent traveler and anyone in a noisy environment. Active Noise Reduction technology uses small microphones to "listen" to ambient sounds and special circuitry to create a sound wave 180 degrees out of phase from the ambient sounds. When the sound wave is played through the headphones, it reduces ambient noises, such as airplane engines and subway rumbles, to allow you to focus on your music, movies or games.
Amazon.com Product Description
Improve the audio performance of your portable MP3 or CD player with these Altec Lansing headphones, which are ideal for frequent travelers and anyone else who listens in a noisy environment. The phones employ a technology called Active Noise Reduction, which "listens" to ambient sounds and filters them out by creating a 180-degree out-of-phase sound wave. So whether you're trying to overcome the engine hum of buses, subways, or planes or merely the voice of the couple next to you, the AHP-712 headphones are the perfect complement. Fortunately for listeners, the noise-blocking circuitry lets you focus on the music itself, which sounds great thanks to the high-performance 40 mm neodymium drivers. The bass explodes through the ear cups while the high and mid ranges sound rich and clear. The phones fold and store compactly in the included carrying bag, which also offers an accessory pouch for extra cables and adapters. Additional features include a handy multi-function controller, a deluxe padded headband with comfortable leatherette ear pads, two choices of cable lengths, and airline and 1/4-inch adapters for additional listening options. What's in the Box
AHP-712 headphones, carrying bag, controller, two cables, two-prong airline adapter, 1/4-inch adapter, user's manual.
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Altec Lansing AHP-712 Headphones
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- Publisher: Altec Lansing
- Label: Altec Lansing
- Studio: Altec Lansing
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Piece of garbage 2006-08-03
Comment: The ear pads both came off within a few weeks--it looks like they were glued into place with a few dabs from a glue stick. I replaced them with additional glue, which has met with limited success. The shoddy ear pads, coupled with the poor noise-reduction quality (it hisses--how is hissing better than ambient noise?), was absolutely no match for the final straw: the left ear piece broke off. That's not glue-able and nobody is interested in refunding me the money. Do not buy this product! Get a Bose or Sennheiser--those guys are serious about their noise-reduction headphones. They may be pricier but they're definitely worth it.
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Summary: Some assembly required 2006-07-25
Comment: I don't know what headphones you people are talking about, but I got the Altec lansing AHP-712 ones and both of the earphones fell off within 15 minutes of having them out of the package.
They are taped in with 4 small bits of cheap double sided tape. This is an outward sign of poor crafstmanship that is an indication of what is inside as well. Sure it comes with some trinkets, but the audio isn't that great. I haven't tried it with a battery in though so I don't know what they sound like with that. I have a huge head and they do fit!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Great for the price 2006-05-22
Comment: Just broke my headphones in on a long business trip.
No, they don't shut out 100% of the background noise (duh), they aren't the most dynamically responsive headphones on the market (double-duh), and they aren't so comfortable that you don't know they are there.
They *are* a good pair of headphones and do noticeably reduce the low frequency background noise typically found in a jet cabin environment, all for a very affordable price.
Battery life was good - maybe 20 hours worth.
They don't fold into a terribly compact arrangement - essentially the cups swivel 90 degrees so the unit is more flat. I don't think that's unreasonable, but some may think that's it's still too bulky.
Good ear and headband padding. All-in-all, I think I got my money's worth.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Great but have some flaws. 2006-05-09
Comment: I purchaced the headphones a couple of weeks ago looking for a good sounding pair of headphones with a decent noise canceling feature.
I was very happy with the sound of the headphones without the active noise canceling feature turned on. I loved the phones ability to produce low level frequencys, somthing I look for when I purchace headphones. The low level didnt get mudded out by a high midrange song or sound. I currently use these headphones for gameing.
I am currently sitting In a room with them on, there is a pump running behind me pumping water out of my flooded room. The pump is very loud and annoying, there is also a dehumidifier running just to my left. With the active noise canceling on I cant hear the dehumidifier whatsoever even during silent periods between songs ect. I can barely hear the pump running and without these phones I would be driven up a wall and back. This said however....
When I turn on the noise canceling feature I have to completely adjust the equalizer on my X-FI so the sound still remains correct, it really takes the high end out and fills up the midrange so it sounds like my dads car stereo.
I love the phones for the price but having to change my equalizer to compensate for the noise cancelation is a hassle, 4 stars.
1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: DOA Noise Canceler 2006-04-04
Comment: Out of the box, the AHP-712's noise cancelation feature didn't work. No sound at all. Well, maybe that means it totally worked (ha!). Anyway, with cancelation switch off, they did sound pretty good. Awaiting replacement and better results.
Update 12 April 2006: Received replacement headphones. They are working as expected in noise cancel mode.
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