Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones – high-end for planes, trains and other noisy environments.

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones – high-end for planes, trains and other noisy environments.

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones – high-end for planes, trains and other noisy environments.

Ultra lightweight and compact noise cancelling headphones such as these by Audio-Technica are perfect for the frequent flier, train traveler, or just about anybody that would like to drown out background noise from traffic, engines, nearby conversations, or even household noises.

The noise-cancelling feature on the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noisecancelling headphones is described by most as “superb.”

Even when your iPod’s volume is turned down considerably, you’ll be hard-pressed to hear any background noise at all.

This set is also known to have excellent sound quality, especially when it comes to the high and mid-range tones.

The noise-cancelling feature requires one AAA battery, which lasts about 40 hours. Luckily, the headphones still work when noise cancelling is turned off, which is convenient if you’re stuck with dead batteries mid-flight.

According to most reviewers, the comfort and quality construction of these headphones can’t be beat.

Technical specs include:

- ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint active noise cancelling headphones effectively reduces environmental noise by up to 85% with or without audio.

- Ideal for travel and use with MP3, CD, DVD, and in-flight entertainment systems.

- Provides superior audio quality with 40mm drivers with neodymium magnet systems in each earpiece for deeper bass, extended treble, and higher fidelity.

- Fully integrated active noise-cancelling technology - no external modules needed.

- Includes a detachable cable with 3.5 mm mini-plugs and a full-size adapter.

They also included specialized airline adapter and carrying case make these the perfect headphones for travel. No more tangled cords in your carry-on luggage.

Of course, you can buy less expensive noise-canceling headphones. These are not cheap. But my own experience is that every time I try to save a few bucks I end up with headphones that disappoint. This is particularly true of noise-canceling headphones.