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If Audio-Technica’s new ANC7 cans are too big for your liking, but you still want some of that sweet noise-cancellation in your life, then the ATH-ANC3 in-ear earphones could be a better fit. Promising 85-percent ambient noise reduction, thanks to microphones in each ear bud and a box of magic tricks built into the cable, the ANC3s are powered by a single AAA battery.
According to the picture above, using the ANC3 set will make you sublimely relaxed and content; even if you don’t believe the press-photo hype, the ability to switch off or momentarily pause the noise-reduction for conversations is handy.
The Audio-Technica ANC3 earphones will get a US release in Spring 2008, with a suggested price-tag of $169.95.
2 Responses to “CES 2008: Audio-Technica ATH-ANC3 Noise-Cancelling earphones”
Derek Kerton January 8, 2008
I tried these at the show (in white and black) and found NO appreciable noise cancellation at all. Almost none. Did you try them? What did you think?
However, I did become a serene asian woman for a brief moment, so there is some truth in advetising.
Neutralhifiheadphones July 12, 2008
Well, you probably wouldn’t notice the noise cancelling at a trade show, so no suprises there! Noise cancelling only works for constant low frequency sounds, such as an aircraft engine.
I’ve personally tried the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC3 noise cancelling earphones on an aeroplane and the noise cancelling works very well indeed. In fact the active noise cancelling electronics work great for the low frequency rumble of the aircraft engines and the in-ear sound isolating design reduces the noise created by the screaming child sitting next to me. The best of both worlds!
Neutral