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(More customer reviews)I've only ever owned one other set of noise cancelling headphones....so that is my comparison basis for the noise cancellation feature.For the actual headphones feature I will simply reference against my previous set of Sony MDR-V150's.
Noise Cancelling: I would have to say that they got this feature right w/ these headphones.There's not really any white noise (hissing) like there was on my previous set of over the ear headphones from panasonic (this was a set of NC headphones from the late 90's....early 2000 era).Def does away completely w/ the low,heavy rumble of ventilation in my office.Voices down the hall, etc can't be heard and I'm still getting used to what else these headphones block.I can tell you that they only block about half of the sound of my typing on the keyboard or snapping my fingers as compared w/ my on-ear Sony MDR-V150's (which aren't NC headphones).I've only had for one day.
Sound Quality:Sound quality on these sucks in non-powered mode.A bit muttled/muted in non-powered mode.I would absolutely switch back to any other pair of in ear headphones I've owned or the MDR-V150's if the battery dies on these and I loose powered mode.In powered mode these are decent sound quality.Comparable in sound quality to the MDR-150's... but these have a deeper and clearer base response.Like that.
Fit and Finish: In case anyone is wondering (I did)....the opening in the padding (where your ear goes) on these headphones is 2 X 1.5 inches (this is the hole size inside the padding).Small and reg ears will prob fit inside comfortably. Bigger ears may be uncomfortable.My ears are almost too big...but I would imagine I could wear these for hours w/ out too much discomfort.The squeeze a bit more than other over the ear headphones I've owned.Overall these seem to be pretty solid headphones.I don't see them breaking ....the would prob hold up alot longer than most.
Cord: Removable cord is nice and actually locks into the jack on the headphones so it won't pull out.Jack that goes into headphones is a 2.5mm jack (like that you generally see on older generation of phones).Jack that plugs into your music device is the normal 3.5mm.Cord itself is very small and unimpressive.My MDR-150's have to cords from each headphone ....and EACH ONE OF THEM is nearly twice as big a gauge (I can't vouch for the wire inside...just judging based on the appearance). I might imagine that the meager size of this cord would largely account for part of the suckiness of the unpowered mode for these headphones.Cord doesn't nearly seem long enough for my use (office)....but would be ideal for personal device in the pocket.
Case: The carry case is def up to the task.Pretty rigid and a nice canvas or cordura type material on top of some material that holds its shape nicely.
Overall Impression: I'm not terribly impressed w/ these headphones.I would say they deliver on the noise cancellation fairly well... but are nothing better than average in other aspects.
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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC27 QuietPoint active noise-cancelling over-ear headphones offer an outstanding combination of performance, value, comfort and portability. The headphones provide up to 85% noise reduction and deliver exceptional sound quality with powerful bass, a natural midrange, detailed treble and precise imaging in an immersive soundfield. A detachable cord enables their use as cordless noise-cancelling headphones; the audio functions even if the battery runs down. The headphones feature cushioned ear pads and a padded adjustable headband for total comfort even during extended wearing. The ATH-ANC27 is ideal for use with portable music and DVD players, in-flight entertainment systems, laptop and desktop computers and many other devices and is compatible with the Apple iPod, iPhone and iPod touch.
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