DT Facebook Contest of the Day: Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7b Headphones

By Digital Trends Staff Published August 7, 2014

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Today’s prize: Audio Technica’s ATH-ANC7b Noise Cancelling Headphones , check out our review here.

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ATH-ANC7b QuietPoint noise-cancelling headphones feature ANC circuitry that effectively reduces environmental noise by 90%

Lightweight, compact, fold-flat design is ideal for travel

Ideal for use with Apple iPod, iPhone and iPod touch portable music and DVD players, laptop computers, in-flight entertainment systems and other devices

Closed-back headphones feature large-aperture 40 mm drivers with neodymium magnet systems for impactful bass, extended treble and higher fidelity

Comfortable earcups with generously cushioned padding and a shape that fits easily over any ear

Audio functions (in passive mode) even without the battery

Fully integrated electronics—no external modules needed

Fold-flat design with included 3.5 mm mini-plugs, a full-size ¼” adapter, a specialized airline adapter for connecting to in-flight entertainment systems, and a handy carrying case

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Audio Technica ATH M50xBT2 cups seen from the side.

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Audio-Technica’s first true wireless earbuds with ANC debut at CES 2020

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2020 will be the year that most audio companies offer a model of true wireless earbud that features active noise cancellation (ANC). In 2019, Sony, Apple, and Amazon were the only ones with this feature, but in 2020, you can add Audio-Technica to the list. Its $249 QuietPoint ATH-ANC300TW has made its debut at CES 2020, and it's the company's first true wireless earbuds with ANC.

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