Of the models I tested, Bose's QuietComfort 15 reigns supreme in noise-canceling performance and sound quality. I rank the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 second overall, though I really like the multiple cancelation modes and the ANC9's ability to function without battery power-features that might make it...

Comfortable fit, come with nice carrying case. I am extremely sound sensitive and wear these at work to help block out distracting noises. I like that they are able to cancel some background noise while still able to hear some speech.

noise reduction

I bought it right before a 5-hour flight. I wore it all along and they fit comfortably. I did feel the urge to lift them from time to time to refresh my ears, but I guess that is normal when you enclose them with something for that long.

I just acquire it secondhand, so I give you my opinion hot no recoil. So far I have mostly used small walkman headphones Philips type

Works as advertised. I can detect white noise in background when active cancellation is on. Use headphones when background noise in office gets too irritating. By themselves with active cancellation can still hear loud talkers sitting next to me in office.

Please note that I am not even anywhere close to being an expert in this field but I really enjoy listening to music of all kinds. here are some of my opinions: Noise Cancellation is on point. when listening to music or watching a movie, it does cancel out my sound souroundings.

Audio-Technica proves, once again, that its expertise in professional audio lends itself well to excellent headphone design.

Excellent sound; with or without noise cancelling; Very comfortable; Stylish storage case packed with all the right accessories; Highly effective noise cancellation available in three levels

AAA battery life is short-lived; Slightly forward upper midrange when noise-cancelling not needed; Headphone cable smaller than we'd like; Single-button control

Some headphone manufacturers attract disproportionate attention for their new products with aggressive marketing and distinctive industrial designs, but Audio-Technica is not one of those companies.

The noise cancelling modes of the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 are all very well implemented, as is the ability to switch between all three at will. The headphones' sound quality is also impressive when noise cancellation is enabled - less so when it isn't - and the price tag is lower than a pair of Bose...

Excellent noise cancelling; Clear treble and solid bass; Good construction

Bass and treble suffer when powered off; Strong clamping force may cause fatigue; Thin cable

Audio-Technica is a headphone maker that doesn't get as much publicity as Bose or Sony or Sennheiser. The Japanese company produces some extremely high quality products though, like its range of W series headphones finished in beautiful Japanese cherry and ebony woods.

Excellent noise cancelling; Clear treble and solid bass; Good construction

Bass and treble suffer when powered off; Strong clamping force may cause fatigue; Thin cable