Rating 4.1 43 reviews
Manufacturer: Audio Technica
pcworld.idg.com.au
14 years ago

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 noise cancelling headphones

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...
Pros:
  • Excellent noise cancelling
  • Clear treble and solid bass
  • Good construction
Cons:
  • Bass and treble suffer when powered off
  • Strong clamping force may cause fatigue
  • Thin cable
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review.goodgearguide.com.au
14 years ago

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 noise cancelling headphones

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.
Pros:
  • Excellent noise cancelling
  • Clear treble and solid bass
  • Good construction
Cons:
  • Bass and treble suffer when powered off
  • Strong clamping force may cause fatigue
  • Thin cable
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Techgoondu
14 years ago

Goondu review: Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint

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.
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iLounge
14 years ago

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint Active…

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.
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Cnet
14 years ago

Audio Technica ATH-ANC9

Noise-cancelling headphones are one of the great, simple pleasures of a modern world. Between the hiss of noise pollution, smartphones burping for attention and the roar of constant traffic, a break of silence is a rare joy.
Pros:
  • Excellent, even-handed sound
  • Great noise cancelling
  • Generous sale pack
Cons:
  • Non-rechargeable battery
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CNET
14 years ago

Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 review: Audio Technica ATH-ANC9

The ANC9s sound great, and even better when noise cancelling is active. Memory foam creates a comfortable fit, but it's just a shame that you need to keep AAA batteries handy to get the most of out them. Noise-cancelling headphones are one of the great, simple pleasures of a modern world. Between the hiss of noise pollution, smartphones burping for attention and the roar of constant traffic, a break of silence is a rare joy.
Pros:
  • Excellent, even-handed sound. Great noise cancelling. Generous sale pack.
Cons:
  • Non-rechargeable battery.
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DigitalVersus
13 years ago

Audio Technica ATH-ANC9

In the realm of active noise cancellation, there's Audio Technica, Bose and Sennheiser... then the rest. For quite a while now, all three manufacturers have been fighting a merciless technological battle, coming out with ever more impressive...
Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Multiple noise cancelling modes
  • Accessories
  • Audio rendering
Cons:
  • Dry
  • unimaginative design
  • A bit too much plastic
  • Lacking neutrality
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HeadphoneInfo.com
13 years ago

Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 Over-ear Active Noise Canceling Headphone

2012 Best Active Noise Cancellation Headphones
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AVguide
13 years ago

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Noise-Cancelling Headphone (Playback 59)

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.
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Digitaltrends
13 years ago

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Review

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