Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7b Review
The ATH-ANC7b is the upgraded version of the ATH-ANC7—the very first pair we reviewed here on Headfile. These QuietPoint® active noise-canceling headphones reduce noise by as much as 90%, making it perfect for use while traveling, or in busy places where you need to “hear” your music or concentrate. In fact, use the noise-canceling feature without even playing music, and voila, privacy at your fingertips.
We’ve read a lot of reviews on the ATH-ANC7b, and we’ve tried it personally. In this post, we highlighted (and quoted) what deemed agreeable in our own opinion from other reviews.
The carrying case
“The ATH-ANC7b came with a very nice, sleek case.”
“Nice big case if you want to carry extra stuff (Nintendo DS, ipod, etc).”
Build
“Nice solid construction, appears durable.”
“As for the package in general, it’s very simple and elegant. The battery compartment takes a single AAA battery and it is easy to rotate the cover on the right earpiece to expose and replace the battery.”
Comfort
“Perfectly satisfactory. Larger opening than previous AT model.”
Sound
“Well balanced, good sound.”
“Bass was nice, but not overwhelming. Mids and treble were about as good as it gets without a built in equalizer.”
Noise cancellation
“The ATH-ANC7b goes between the Bose QC15 (best noise cancellation) and the Sennheiser PXC 450 (poor noise cancellation).”
“When you turn these things on, the roar of the jet engine all but disappears. Listening to music and onboard movies is now a pleasure. I have a smidgen of hearing loss and these headphones made that all go away.”
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