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

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Dynamic performance; Good energy

Noise-cancelling could be better; Can get tiring after a while

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

There's no shortage of similar-looking noise-canceling headphones on the market, and the Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint does little to separate itself from the group visually.

Deep bass response, with no distortion at top volumes; Lightweight, comfortable construction; Outputs audio in passive mode; Removable cables-one with inline microphone and remote

Slightly overpriced; Noise cancellation mics sometimes allow low transient sounds into in-ear mix; Doesn't ship with a rechargeable battery

There's no shortage of similar looking noise cancelling headphones on the market, and the Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint does little to separate itself from the group visually.

Deep bass response with no distortion; Lightweight; comfortable construction; Outputs audio in passive mode

Slightly overpriced; Noise cancellation isn't perfect; Doesn't ship with a rechargeable battery

The $119 Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 over-ear headphones offer a no-frills wired design with stellar active noise cancelling (ANC) performance, balanced sound and a price tag that isn't too hard to swallow.

Comfortable; over-ear design for long listening sessions; Three modes of active noise cancellation; Balanced sonic profile

ANC circuit powered by AAA battery; Lacks automatic-shut-off feature for ANC; Design doesn't wow

There's no shortage of similar-looking noise-canceling headphones on the market, and the Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint does little to separate itself from the group visually. Sonically, the $349.95 (list) headphones pack powerful bass response, and can be used in passive mode (without noise cancellation engaged) something that cannot be said of Bose's standard-setting QuietComfort line. The QuietPoint also delivers distortion-free audio, even at maximum volumes. The noise cancellation circuitry in the QuietPoint is decent, but can't match leaders, like the less-expensive Bose QuietComfort 15($599.99 at Amazon), making its price seem slightly inflated. DesignThe design and construction of the QuietPoint is anything but flashy—simple matte black plastic and memory foam cushioned-ear pads form a lightweight, comfortable fit. The headband adjusts with less ease than you might want, but it has built-in stops that make it easy to precisely adjust it and keep it in place. The ear c...

The Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint headphones deliver quality audio in passive and active modes, but noise-cancellation performance is not in line with the price.

Deep bass response, with no distortion at top volumes; Lightweight, comfortable construction; Outputs audio in passive mode; Removable cables—one with inline microphone and remote

Slightly overpriced; Noise cancellation mics sometimes allow low transient sounds into in-ear mix; Doesn't ship with a rechargeable battery

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