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Audio Technica ATH ANC9 QuietPoint Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
Last Updated: May 31, 2020 (Refresh Now)
6.1
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Review Analysis - 73 recent, verified reviews
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Sound / Noise Cancellation
27cancelling, cancellation, canceling, reduction, noise canceling headphones
+81%
-19%
" ... I can't really distinguish much between these and Bose noise canceling headphones. ... "
" ... Noise cancellation really helps isolate me from noisy concert environment. ... "
" ... these really help cancel out noise and the sound is great. ... "
" ... The noise cancelling does have some hiss sound, but for this price the amount it blocks is quite good. ... "
" ... Excellent for canceling airplane noise. ... "
" ... The noise canceling modes can be tailored to the environment. ... "
" ... Significantly reduced noise. ... These were very nice for dropping out the freeway noise. ... For both comfort and comparative noise cancelling ... I know not to expect noise cancelling as good as Bose . ... "
" ... Excellent sound, the pesky outside noises disappear. ... "
Sound
27cancelling, cancellation, canceling, reduction, noise canceling headphones
+81%
-19%
" ... The noise cancelling does have some hiss sound, but for this price the amount it blocks is quite good. ... "
" ... Significantly reduced noise. ... These were very nice for dropping out the freeway noise. ... For both comfort and comparative noise cancelling ... I know not to expect noise cancelling as good as Bose . ... "
" ... The noise canceling is decent, even for airplane noise. ... "
" ... For the price, they definitely delivered the quality of sound and noise cancellation I was looking for. ... "
" ... In this regard, the noise-cancelling is fantastic. ... "
" ... This is the first Noise-Cancelling ear phones and loving them. ... "
" ... For the price, I was NOT expecting it to sound that good and the noise canceling function is great even when it's not on. ... "
" ... The sound quality and noise cancelling both were very good - I liked these better than Bose 25's, however the design and build quality were less than expected. ... "
Body
26ear, cable, ear pads, ears, ath
+54%
-46%
" ... If you have a larger head, perhaps these will be perfect for you. ... While the top of the headband is padded, it does start to hurt the top of my head after a few hours of use. ... No, they do the job and sound really great as just headphones, and I can endure the head pain as long as I take some breaks throughout the day, but if/when these wear out, I don't think I will re-buy. ... "
" ... Comfortable to wear for several hours. ... "
" ... With Bose I did experience significantly more "ear pressure" and the sound is nowhere near as good as the audio technica's ... The Audio Technica beats Bose hands down on audio quality and reproduction. ... Bose wins hands down - but these are very good. ... The ATH are very sturdy and solid. ... They appear to be a well packed return (as in who can re-wrap/tie cables like the factory eh? ... So far they're comfortable. ... I'm using the inline mic-cable right now on an afternoons of meetings and reports are good. ... I like that it comes with a second cable (no mic/controls) and some portable amps may like that (some disable ... wearing for comfort ... "
" ... I wish the ear pieces were slightly bigger. ... "
" ... They are comfortable, but not the MOST comfortable headset I've used. ... I did pay the $90 because I liked the headphones so much. ... "
" ... Build quality is good, the plastic doesn't squeak or grind. ... "
" ... I find a headband underneath can help prevent them moving around. ... "
" ... I had been using decade-old noise-canceling earbuds with an awkward cable design, and wanted something over-the-ear with better ease-of-use. ... The design of these is great. ... Everything feels rubbery/matte, and they fit really well. ... "
Body / Comfort
22ear, ear pads, ears, anc9, pads
+55%
-45%
" ... Great product works as described and provides a comfortable working environment for me since my workspace is so noisy and distracting. ... "
" ... I wish the ear pieces were slightly bigger. ... "
" ... * While slightly heavier than some headphones, they are well built ... I can only listen for 20-30 minutes without taking them off and letting my ears cool down for a few minutes. ... "
" ... They are comfortable, but not the MOST comfortable headset I've used. ... I did pay the $90 because I liked the headphones so much. ... "
" ... They are great audio quality, comfortable, and compact/light. ... "
" ... Comfortable to wear for several hours. ... "
" ... I find a headband underneath can help prevent them moving around. ... "
" ... Everything feels rubbery/matte, and they fit really well. ... "
Product Reliability
14year, years, stopped working, weeks
+43%
-57%
" ... However, they just suddenly stopped working in May of 2019 (despite only occasional use over the course of that year . ... "
" ... The product permanently died 5 weeks after buying it. ... "
" ... That worked for a few months but eventually got tired of having to retape it . ... "
" ... However, that replacement will also split within months. ... "
" ... The worst and saddest part is that these STOPPED WORKING after just 3 months of use! ... "
" ... Pretty shoddy workmanship if they can't even last a year with light usage. ... "
" ... Still, this should not have been a problem after 2-3 months of normal use. ... "
" ... There phones broke down in one month. ... "
Body / Build Quality
13case, build quality, build, ath, seam
+38%
-62%
" ... A month later, one of the "arms" [attaching the speaker to the main headband] broke. ... Also, I would not trust A-T's wireless version (ATH-ANC700BT) because in both cases the faulty construction had nothing to do with the cable (which installs separately). ... "
" ... The reason why I am lowering this review to 2 stars is because of the build quality. ... However when I started to use them everyday at work for one year the insides of the cups started to come apart only after 6 months of use. ... "
" ... However, the padding, that is made of two pieces joined with some glue splits on that seam within months of mild use. ... So if you wan to replace the ear padding every few months go ahead buy this crap. ... "
" ... The ear pads on the ANC9 are about the same quality as others I have used with other brands - foam wrapped in fake leather, sealed with low quality adhesive. ... "
" ... These are very poorly made and I cannot recommend them, for anyone in any use case. ... "
" ... The major complaint with this is when they break. ... "
Price
7worth the price, value, point, paid, money
+71%
-29%
" ... These were originally $380 retail so the price here is about a third that . ... "
" ... I think they're a fair value for the price. ... "
" ... If you looking for budget phones - I personally recommend the Nakamichi which gives excellent ANC for that price. ... "
" ... Value for money ... "
Service
6replacement, amazon, sent, delivery, back
+33%
-67%
" ... But they sent another 2, so now I have 4, 3 of the 4 DIDNT work, so I boxed them all and got another return authorization and shipped them back, it would be impossible for Amazon to check every item for function. ... "
" ... so I purchased a replacement. ... "
" ... Again, AT was quick to ship replacements. ... "
Usage
4voices, use, noise, modes, half volume
+75%
-25%
" ... The noise cancelling switch is a slider not a push button and at first it was kinda hung up on a burr, a few on & offs and all is well. ... "
" ... * Touch buttons on headset take some getting used to but are really nice once you learn them. ... Men's talking voices are very reduced, women and children's voices push through a bit more than the AT's ... It's hard to deny the convenience of built in wireless, similar audio quality, complete lack of hiss and touch controls on the Sony's. ... "
Service / Returns
4replacement, sent, back, amazon
-100%
" ... But they sent another 2, so now I have 4, 3 of the 4 DIDNT work, so I boxed them all and got another return authorization and shipped them back, it would be impossible for Amazon to check every item for function. ... "
" ... so I purchased a replacement. ... "
" ... Again, AT was quick to ship replacements. ... "
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