Audio Technica ATH-ANC3

noise isolation, price, usability, comfort, portability

bass quality

89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

A very open and balanced sound for £70 in-ear headphones ; added bonus of noise cancellation

Noise cancelling isn't quite as effective as the best ; a touch of brittleness to the very top end

Decent in-ear headphones at the price

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC3 headphones are an interesting set of in-ears. They didn't sparkle on our audio tests, they're more versatile than the average set of in-ears, and they'd probably be better off without their main feature. Though they're far...

Sound quality ; Excellent noise cancellation

Gave us mild 'ear fatigue' after hours of listening

Conclusion Combined with decent general performance, excellent noise cancelling and passable comfort, the ANC3s are a pleasant pair of earphones that the casual listener will be perfectly happy with. Should your battery die, you can still use them in...

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC3 offers active noise cancellation and comes with handy travel-friendly extras such as a case and airplane adapter. The earphones can be used with or without the noise cancellation activated.

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC3s are relatively pricey, and the earbuds are made out of cheap-feeling hard plastic.

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC3 QuietPoint earphones offer great noise reduction and an ultraportable design with travel-friendly extras--just don't expect to get them for cheap.

The Audio Technica ATH – ANC 3 noise cancelling in – ear phone reduces the background noise by 90%. It is ideal for listening in places that have a high ambient noise. The ear pieces functions even without the battery. The ear pieces are soft and...

A little high priced which makes it impossible for all to buy

The Audio Technica ATH – ANC 3 noise cancelling in – ear headphones have the ability to detect even the slightest external environment noise through its microphones which enable it to cancel the external noise upto 90%. It can be perfectly used in...

Overall, ATH-ANC3 offers a nice compromise option for iPod and iPhone fans who want to achieve a higher level of ambient noise reduction than is generally offered by in-canal and earbud-style headphones, yet don't want the bulk and total ear coverage...

We performed our tests with active cancellation turned on and then turned off as well. Our testing shows that, unless you really need it, the active cancellation is likely better left turned off. Turning it on increases distortion and makes the...