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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23

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$49.95 - $83.89

Summary: Portable noise canceling, isolating, ear-insert earphones that come with a carrying pouch, four pairs of earpieces in various types and sizes, and a mini-plug-to-airplane-jack adapter.

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Type: Portable headphones

About - Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23
The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 is part of the headphone test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, noise-canceling headphone models like the ATH-ANC23 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Sound quality: Represents the tonal accuracy, clarity, detail, ambience, and dynamics of the audio reproduced by the headphone. Noise reduction: Represents how well the headphone reduces ambient noise when the active noise cancelation feature is activated. Sensitivity: An assessment of how loud headphones will play for a given audio input signal level. This is an important consideration if the headphones will be used with audio devices that have relatively low maximum audio output signal levels like some battery powered portables. Some models have 2 sensitivity levels given: one with the highest selectable setting or noise-reduction switch ON and the other with the lowest selectable setting or noise-reduction switch OFF.

About - Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 is part of the headphone test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, noise-canceling headphone models like the ATH-ANC23 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Sound quality:: Represents the tonal accuracy, clarity, detail, ambience, and dynamics of the audio reproduced by the headphone.
Noise reduction:: Represents how well the headphone reduces ambient noise when the active noise cancelation feature is activated.
Sensitivity:: An assessment of how loud headphones will play for a given audio input signal level. This is an important consideration if the headphones will be used with audio devices that have relatively low maximum audio output signal levels like some battery powered portables. Some models have 2 sensitivity levels given: one with the highest selectable setting or noise-reduction switch ON and the other with the lowest selectable setting or noise-reduction switch OFF.

About This Brand
Audio-Technica manufactures a variety of styles and types of headphones, typically in the mid-to-higher price ranges. The company is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

About This Brand

Audio-Technica manufactures a variety of styles and types of headphones, typically in the mid-to-higher price ranges. The company is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Features & Specs - Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23
Works with noise reduction off Will operate without the noise-canceling circuitry activated; allows the model to be used as standard headphones if the batteries die. Works with noise reduction off	Yes
Monitor function (mute) Has a control that turns off the audio, and in the case of noise canceling models turns off the noise canceling function, so that ambient sounds can be heard. Useful for hearing ambience like travel announcements without turning off the audio player or removing the headphones. Monitor function (mute)	No
Integrated microphone Has an integrated microphone for use with some cell phones or audio players with a recorder function. Integrated microphone	No
Call connect/disconnect control This allows you to answer or disconnect from a phone call with some cell phones. Call connect/disconnect control	No
Integrated volume control This allows you to adjust the volume without having to dig into your pocket or purse for a player. Integrated volume control	No
Integrated player control This allows you to control some player functions (for example: play, pause, track skip) via a control without having to dig into a pocket or purse for a player. Integrated player control	Yes
Noise canceling unit in earpiece The electronic circuitry for the noise cancelation function is integrated into headphones earpiece rather than incorporated as a separate module that is integrated into the audio cord. Noise canceling unit in earpiece	No
Detachable cable A detachable cable allows the headphones to be used for noise canceling without the cord being connected to a music or video player, or dangling from the headset. Detachable cable	No
Cable length (in.) Cable length indicates the approximate length of the cable from the headset or earpiece to the plug, measured in inches. Cable length (in.)	53
Battery type The number and type of batteries used. Battery type	(1) AAA
Low battery indicator An indicator to show that the headphone battery power is low and will need to be replaced or recharged. Low battery indicator	No
Weight (oz.) Reflects the weight, in ounces, of the headphones including the audio cable and batteries, if any. Weight (oz.)	1.4
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General Information
Manufacturer	Audio-Technica U.S., Inc
Manufacturer Website Address	www.audio-technica.com
Product Line	QuietPoint
Product Model	ATH-ANC23
Product Name	QuietPoint ATH-ANC23 Earset
Product Type	Earset

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