I really wanted to like these headphones! I had some of the anc7's ~4 years ago, and loved them! They were half the price of the b0se noise-cancelling headphones, and I figured the anc9's must be amazing; so much so that I returned the B0se phones that I had bought 3 weeks earlier.

3 modes of noise cancellation; for whatever that's worth

pretty flat sound

Noise Cancellation Audio Technica is no newcomer to noise cancelling headphones. They have released a number in the past including the best-selling ath ANC7b's. So what makes the ANC 9 unique? Well it features a new technology developed by audio Technica known as tri-level noise cancellation.

Very good audio quality; nice accessories; tri-level noise cancellation is quite effective

Still a bit pricey at 200$; Not very portable due to bulky case

2012 Best Active Noise Cancellation Headphones

Good noise cancelling. For added bass dwnload a software that manipulate sound prouced of the headphones.

has long admired Audio-Technica's ATH-ANC7 and ATH-ANC7b noise-cancelling ‘phones and now the ATH-ANC9 ($349.95) has raised the bar higher still, both in terms of sound quality and flexibility.

Audio Technica's ATH-ANC9 Over-the-Ear Headphones don't have an overly heavy duty look to them, which makes them unassuming and clean looking. But, of course, headphones are about functionality.

We very much enjoyed the fit and performance of the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 noise cancelling headphones. The tri-level noise cancellation made these adaptable to nearly any environment or situation in which we would want to use these in.

We very much enjoyed the fit and performance of the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 noise cancelling headphones. The tri-level noise cancellation made these adaptable to nearly any environment or situation in which we would want to use these in.

In the unlikely event I ever again decide to pick a fight, it'll be with someone who looks weaker than me. Obviously, Audio-Technica has a lot more guts than I do.

Unzipping the hard case to check out Audio Technica's new ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint headphones, you expect no less bang for buck performance and value from the Japanese audio company's latest version of its excellent noise cancelling cans.