Advanced electronics cancel up to 85% (20 dB) of background noise
Innovative ANC circuitry delivers an exceptionally pure audio signal in noise-cancelling mode
Ideal for use with all audio sources, including MP3 & other portable players
Soft interchangeable ear pieces (small, medium & large) provide a custom fit
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Product Description
The Audio Technica ATH ANC3 QuietPoint earbuds offer superior sound and reduce distracting background noise by 85% which is why Audio Technica is a world leader in the pro audio industry. Engineered to create a comfortable listening environment in areas with high ambient noise, these in-ear headphones feature a miniature microphone in each earpiece that picks up ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.). Electronics in the control box create a noise-cancelling wave that is 180° out of phase with the ambient noise. This wave acts like a noise eraser: it cancels out the annoying sounds that surround you without diminishing the audio you want to hear. The result…a peaceful enclave to enjoy the music or movies of your choice.
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Audio-Technica's ATH-ANC3 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones reduce distracting background noise by 85% while offering the superior sound that makes Audio-Technica a world-leading pro audio company. Engineered to create a comfortable listening environment in areas with high ambient noise, these in-ear headphones feature a miniature microphone in each earpiece that picks up ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.). Electronics in the control box create a noise-cancelling wave that is 180 degrees out of phase with the ambient noise. This wave acts like a noise eraser: it cancels out the annoying sounds that surround you without diminishing the audio you want to hear. The result is a peaceful enclave to enjoy the music or movies of your choice. Wherever you happen to find yourself--on a busy subway, in a noisy office, or settling in for a long flight--there is no better way to experience audio or immerse yourself a quiet environment.
Cancel out the annoying sounds that surround you without diminishing the audio you want to hear (black headphones pictured).
Available in black and white. Click to enlarge.
Includes detachable cable, airline adapter, carrying case, replaceable rubber tips, and battery (black headphones pictured). Click to enlarge.
ATH-ANC3 Features
Ultra-compact in-ear design is ideal for travel
Advanced electronics cancel up to 85% (20 dB) of background noise
Innovative ANC circuitry delivers an exceptionally pure audio signal in noise-cancelling mode
Ideal for use with all audio sources, including MP3 & other portable players
Soft interchangeable ear pieces (small, medium & large) provide a custom fit
Monitor switch deactivates noise cancellation/audio so you can listen outside when you need to
Audio functions (in passive mode) even without battery
Sleek control box offers on/off and monitor switches and clothing clip
Two-pin airline adapter connects to in-flight entertainment
Hard carrying case protects headphones & accessories
Y cable includes an adjustable sleeve and extension for secure, comfortable fit
A single AAA battery powers noise-cancelling electronics
About Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones Audio-Technica's ATH-ANC3 QuietPoint in-ear headphones use active noise-cancelling technology to reduce distracting background noise by up to 85%, providing an exceptionally comfortable and restful listening environment in areas with high ambient noise. Active noise-cancelling headphones have components not present in ordinary headphones:
Microphone--Noise-cancelling headphones feature a miniature microphone in the earpiece that picks up ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.)
Noise-canceling circuitry--Electronics in the ear piece create a noise-cancelling wave that is 180° out of phase with the ambient noise. This wave acts like a noise eraser: it cancels out the annoying sounds that surround you without diminishing the audio you want to hear. The result is a peaceful enclave to enjoy the music or movies of your choice.
Battery--The noise-cancelling electronics are battery-powered.
What's in the Box ATH-ANC3 Headphones (white), Detachable .5 m cable with gold-plated 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo mini plug and jack, Gold-plated airline adapter, Protective carrying case, Replaceable rubber tips, Battery
This review is from: Audio-Technica ATH ANC3WH NoiseCancel Earphone (Electronics)
I got these earphones very recently. I'm planning an airplane trip soon and want to block out the airplane noise. For now, I've used working around the house doing chores. They blocked out vacuum noise very well, and reduced crowd noise in a restaurant as well. They don't block out much noise with the noise cancelling off, even though they are in ear models. I have a very inexpensive set of earphones that do a better job of blocking out ambient noise better than the Audio Technicas do. However with the noise cancellation on, the ATs block out far more.
My biggest complaint is these plugs are very uncomfortable on my right ear. I'm sure it has more to do with my ear than the earphones, but they're uncomfortable nonetheless. I wore them for about two hours and didn't notice the pain until I took them out. OUCH! My right ear was KILLING me. I didn't pay attention to the alignment of the plugs in my ears, so it could also have also been how I put them in. I will be...Read more
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I've owned these ANC3s for a while but recently read about the improvements baked into the new Bose QuietComfort® 15 and decided to take the plunge and see if they really are worth the money. I fly 35 weeks/year so blocking out the sonic horrors of modern-day air travel is my primary goal for these headphones. I have purchased a number of headphones over the years trying to find the right price/performance balance but had not yet taken the plunge on anything from Bose. I had an opportunity to spend an hour on my flight home yesterday comparing the QC15s to my two current favorites, these ANC3s and the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7, and I was surprised to see that the Bose came away in a distant second...Read more
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We bought these for a recent trip to Europe and they did a fine job of reducing the airplane noise to a much lower level. They even reduced some overly loud conversations when we were trying to get some sleep on the plane. With the adapter for plugging into the airplane audio jacks, I was amazed to be able to clearly hear the audio on the movies for the 1st time in many years. I kept them on for the entire 9 hour flight from Europe to Atlanta, even when not listening to audio. They may not be the best device of their kind but for the money we were very glad we bought them. Definitely recommend them.
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