Wow. The only way I can describe using these headphones is to say that wearing them is like stepping into a very comfortable, almost entirely soundproof bubble, where you can sit back and relax in virtually any environment.

Sound Quality; Noise-Cancelling; (Lack of - ) Weight; Nifty Design

Occasional Mobile interference if you're not careful

In active or passive mode, this set sounds clear and vibrant and will improve and listening session.

The lightweight design is easy to wear for extended periods of time and won't give you headaches

There is no remote included for answering phone calls or adjusting the volume

As we sit in one of our testing rooms, headphones on head, clapping our hands and tapping various objects, we start to wonder where it all went wrong. But fear not, What Hi-fi? Sound and Vision' s review team hasn't lost its marbles.

Comfortable; solid build; noise-cancelling; sounds OK in isolation

A little brash; muddled midrange; lacks detail required for the money

Audio-Technica is one of the most respected names in the audiophile world as it applies to the computer user. Head into any forum anywhere where people are talking about headphones or headsets and you are going to find this company's name.

Because we have an open floor plan in our office, we bought several sets of these headphones for people to borrow when they need some peace and quiet. I can't speak to sound quality, since that isn't our primary concern, but the staff are very pleased with these headphones. No complaints.

These headphones are very comfortable and truly block out a lot of the ambient noise. On my recent trip aboard a commercial airliner, I had to remove these headphones for all the announcements. These are a great alternative to the more expensive Bose.

We have used these previously for long distance plane trips and would not travel without them! Besides making the constant noise much more subdued, we can still talk to one another and can even hear the movies

For the money difference in these verses Bose Quiet Comfort these stack up nicely. They don't turn off the outside world but they do tame the droning engine sounds that reverberate in your skull on a long flight.

Compact; Durable; Good Value; Great Sound; Lightweight

Not As Good As Bose

These headphones were reviewed in a roundup of noise-canceling headphones. --Dan Frakes Macworld is your best source for all things Apple. We give you the scoop on what's new, what's best and how to make the most out of the products you love.

Slightly better than average headphones with the price of actually average headphones.