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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9

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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • balances noise cancellation and good performance
  • headphones are very good at canceling noise
  • active cancellation works pretty well on the s

Cons

  • headphones leak a lot
  • headphones are somewhat lacking in terms of design
  • noise-cancellation performance is not in line with the price

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • 10, 25000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 - Pros & Cons

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9

Pros

  • balances noise cancellation and good performance
  • headphones are very good at canceling noise
  • active cancellation works pretty well on the s
  • build quality is excellent
  • tonal balance as well
  • NC modes are super-easy to access
  • Lightweight and comfortable Very clear and full sound
  • Mode 3 is best suited in quiet places like libraries
  • the sound is quite impressive in both passive and active modes
  • are comfortable to wear and great to listen to
  • portability and solid build -

Cons

  • headphones leak a lot
  • headphones are somewhat lacking in terms of design
  • noise-cancellation performance is not in line with the price
  • the band is a little on the difficult side to adjust
  • the bass frequencies are not emphasized with as much power
  • battery didn t run down in over 28 hours of use at the lab
  • Having to rely on a battery is a terrible
  • over-ear cans are usually not that portable
  • the channel preferences are very erratic
  • poor audio quality in the past
  • the s are worse for more frequencies

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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32 Ω
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220 g
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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight7.76 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery life35.0 h
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Faux leather
  • Memory foam
  • Plastic
CategoryTravel and Commuting
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Frequency range10 - 25000
Diaphragm diameter1.57 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Volume

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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Audio-Technica - Editorial Reviews (18)

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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Review: Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Noise-Canceling Headphone
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Published: 14.08.2012
Review: Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Noise-Canceling Headphone

In the unlikely event I ever again decide to pick a fight, it’ll be with someone who looks weaker than me. Obviously, Audio-Technica has a lot more guts than I do. With its new headphone, the $349 ATH-ANC9, Audio-Technica takes on the most entrenched product in the headphone biz: the Bose QC15, widely regarded as having the best noise-cancelling technology in the business.

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 noise cancelling headphones (preview)
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Good Gear Guide
Published: 28.05.2012
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 noise cancelling headphones (preview)

Audio-Technica's latest noise cancelling headphones are cheaper than Bose, and promise excellent sound quality. Noise cancelling blocks out 95 per cent of aircraft, office or study ambient noise, making the ATH-ANC9 headphones an investment worth considering for any serious commuter.

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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 noise cancelling headphones
4.3

These $349 headphones can cancel airplane, office or outside noise

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint Review
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PCMAG
Published: 20.02.2013
Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint Review
3.5

The Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint headphones deliver quality audio in passive and active modes, but noise-cancellation performance is not in line with the price.

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones Review
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techwalls.com
Published: 18.10.2015
Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones Review
3.9

What are good and bad about the Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones? Let's find out in the review.

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Review: 5 Premium noise-canceling headphones for peace and quiet
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Macworld
Published: 22.07.2013
Review: 5 Premium noise-canceling headphones for peace and quiet

We take a look at five premium noise-canceling headphones designed to give you some relief from the noise of the outside world.

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Review: 5 Premium noise-canceling headphones for peace and quiet
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Published: 22.07.2013
Review: 5 Premium noise-canceling headphones for peace and quiet

We take a look at five premium noise-canceling headphones designed to give you some relief from the noise of the outside world.

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Review: Noise Cancelling on the Cheap
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Tom's Guide
Published: 22.01.2018
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Review: Noise Cancelling on the Cheap
3.5

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 headphones offer balanced sound without any frills but with superior noise-cancelling performance.

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Review: Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones
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iLounge
Published: 30.05.2012
Review: Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Some headphone manufacturers attract disproportionate attention for their new products with aggressive marketing and distinctive industrial designs, but ...

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 30.07.2012
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Review | Digital Trends

Audio-Technica’s ATH-ANC9 soothes frequent fliers with potent noise cancellation, a comfortable design, and most importantly, great sound.

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 A Comparative Review of High-End Noise Canceling Headphones Page 3
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Stereophile.com
Published: 22.06.2012
A Comparative Review of High-End Noise Canceling Headphones Page 3

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 (MSRP $349)

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CNET
Published: 07.06.2012
Audio Technica ATH-ANC9

The ANC9s sound great, and even better when noise cancelling is active. Memory foam creates a comfortable fit, but it's just a shame that you need to keep AAA batteries handy to get the most of out them.

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RTINGS.com
Published: 26.02.2016
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Review
3.3

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 are great-sounding, comfortable headphones. They deliver decent performance all-around, with moderate-to-average noise isolation and ...

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Published: 10.11.2020
Audio Technica ATH-ANC9

Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 (Wired Headphone): 4 out of 5 stars from 20 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 Over-ear Active Noise Canceling Headphone Review
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Published: 23.07.2012
Audio Technica ATH-ANC9 Over-ear Active Noise Canceling Headphone Review

Audio-Technica gives commuters an acceptable noise canceling option in the ATH-NC9.

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