Clip-on headphones have been very popular with joggers, but genuine audiophiles shrug it off as a gimmick not worth spending money on. Most clip-on headphones are also inexpensive pieces that rarely have decent audio capabilities. Audio Technica sought to alter that impression with the ATH-EW9 Audio Technica Headphones. This pair of headphones is built like other clip-on headphones, but that is where the similarity ends. For one thing, the ATH-EW9 Audio Technica Headphones is made with polished cherry-wood earpieces that give it a classic look. For one thing, it is very rare that you find headphones made with wooden parts. This pair is made with top-quality Japanese Hokkaido cherry-wood. It was cut by expert craftsmen and polished to a semi-glossy finish. By the looks of it, the
ATH-EW9 Audio Technica Headphones will be right at home on that dark wood desk you have in your office.
The ATH-EW9 Audio Technica Headphones' classic look comes at a price, but this is justified by the headphone's high performance capabilities and sturdy build. The beautiful Hokkaido cherry-wood earpieces are mounted on sturdy metal swivel clips. The swivel clips can easily click into position due to a well-designed vertical hinge. Being a pair of clip-on headphones, the ATH-EW9's foam pads exert minimal pressure on your ears, allowing for a comfortable audio experience. Because of the way it is worn, you will also forget that you are wearing it after a few minutes. It will take a little getting used to at first; but after the first few minutes, you'll forget they're even there. The experience is very similar to wearing glasses for the first time.
The ATH-EW9 Audio Technica Headphones' plugs are also very well built. The plugs usually found on other inferior headphones are usually made of molded plastic, but the plugs on the ATH-EW9 are made from precision milled metal. Everything about this pair of headphones is meant to exude luxury. Thus, even the special carrying case it comes with looks really good.
The main drawback to a clip-on design is that sound from the outside can easily leak in. On busy streets and noisy subway trains, the ATH-EW9 may not be the best choice. If you crank up the volume, sound can also leak to the outside and people near you might be annoyed. These things aside, the ATH-EW9 seems to have been designed with indoor use in mind.
The ATH-EW9 Audio Technica Headphones offer crystal clear audio quality with clear mids and a defined bass. Given the ATH-EW9's focus on clarity, this is the perfect pair for listening to jazz music and classical music where tonal clarity is very important. It is also great for acoustic pieces, but you 'd best look elsewhere if you want to listen to heavier music like rock and metal. This pair of headphones does a great job in ensuring that individual instruments in an orchestra or a band can easily be distinguished. The ATH-EW9 also does a great job for wind instruments like the saxophone and trumpet.
QuietPoint Audio Technica Headphones Review
People who travel frequently often have different considerations for picking out headphones. They are usually particular about audio quality and portability. Frequent travelers also usually consider some form of noise cancelling, whether it is passive or active, for their headphones. This can be even more difficult if you're working with a sub $200 budget. Audio Technica has introduced the ATH-ANC1 QuietPoint Audio Technica Headphones. The ATH-ANC1 usually retails for about $130, but comes with many features commonly found in more expensive Audio Technica headphones.
Audio Technica is one of the leaders when it comes to headphones technology. Many audiophiles and industry professionals use Audio Technica products to get the most out of their music or in the actual production of music itself. Given this proud history, the ATH-ANC1 QuietPoint Audio Technica Headphones is one of the best headphones for people who are looking for top-notch audio quality in a portable package.
The ATH-ANC1 QuietPoint Audio Technica Headphones is one of the most compact on-ear
headphones in the market today. It was built with a very thin, adjustable headband and a pair of very compact earpieces. Oddly enough, Audio Technica omitted using the foam that can usually be found lining earpieces to further reduce size and weight. At first glance, this might cause undue discomfort, but that notion will be dispelled as soon as you put them on. The ATH-ANC1 is a very comfortable pair of headphones. The headphone's earpieces are lined with a soft leatherette type of material and are very small at 1.7 inches in diameter. The headband might seem a bit fragile, but it does the job nicely.
The ATH-ANC1 also comes with a thick and sturdy black cable, which was made with durability in mind. This is important since travel headphones generally have to deal with more abuse than their indoor counterparts. A noise cancellation module is also located somewhere along the length of the cable. This module is conveniently situated, allowing users to clip it onto a belt or just keep it in their pants. There is another cable that runs from the noise cancellation module and terminates in a goldplated plug for use with a portable media player.
The ATH-ANC1 QuietPoint Audio Technica Headphones has impressive noise cancellation abilities for its price. It can easily block out sounds that you typically hear in noisy bus stations and busy airports. Sound quality is also very impressive with crystal clear definition, defined bass and above average mids and impressive highs. Suffice to say, you don't normally find this level of audio quality in most sub $200 headphones. The ATH-ANC1 is pretty versatile; you can use it for almost any genre of music with satisfying results. However, it is interesting to note that these headphones are not as loud as other headphones, and people who like listening to loud music might not be satisfied. However, the excellent noise cancellation feature more than makes up for the lack of volume, since most people crank up their volumes to drown out outside noise, anyway.
Review of ATH-ANC7 Audio Technica Headphones
Audio Technica is primarily a producer of professional audio products. However, their recent foray into the world of consumer electronics has produced a number of top-notch products. This is a testament to the company's experience in professional audio equipment. These days, the average consumer can now afford a pair of Audio Technica headphones. The ATH-ANC7 Audio Technica Headphones is one of the company's latest products, combining the company's extensive experience in producing top quality audio products with an affordable price tag.
The ATH-ANC7 is the perfect headphone for people who travel frequently. It comes in a very compact package, but still delivers Audio Technica's brand of excellence. It was also designed to be very comfortable, ideal for hours of use during long bus rides and airplane flights. It also comes with a noise cancellation feature, making it ideal for use in noisy environments like bus stations and airports. The best thing about the ATH-ANC7 Audio Technica Headphones is that they are retailed at $120, making them very affordable. The ATH-ANC7 also comes with a long 63-inch cable for ease of use with different media players and devices.
Although not the smallest pair of headphones in the Audio Technica family, the ATH-ANC7 is still relatively compact with earpieces that are around 3.7 inches in diameter. They also come bundled with a handy hard-shell case to protect them during long trips. The ATH-ANC7 was clearly designed with the frequent flyer in mind, since they come with an airplane adaptor. It is interesting to note, however, that while Audio Technica engineers claim that this is a closed back headphone design, some sound will leak from a small passage through the speaker on the rear of each earpiece. This might allow some of the sound to escape from the headphones and it might annoy people sitting next to you during long flights.
The ATH-ANC7 Audio Technica Headphones can be classified as an around-the-ear headphone set. This has the added advantage of larger ear cups, which adds to the comfort factor when using these headphones. The ear cups are also lined with a soft padding material to make them more comfortable. The headband itself is also padded further, adding to user comfort.
The ATH-ANC7 Audio Technica Headphones come with a very handy active noise cancellation
feature that helps block outside noise by using a microphone to pick up external noise and a built-in speaker system that cancels out unwanted sounds. To use this feature, you will need to power the system with one AAA battery that fits into the left earpiece. You can still use the ATH-ANC7 without the noise cancellation feature. You can switch it on and off with a built-in switch.
In terms of audio quality, the ATH-ANC7 Audio Technica Headphones is very capable. The ATHANC7 boasts superior mid-range definition as well as above average bass. However, high-end frequencies could sound a lot better. These headphones work really well with rock music as well as acoustic and classical music, but hip-hop and industrial metal tracks could sound better. The bass works great for many electronic tracks and also sounds good with a lot of pop music tracks. All in all, the ATH-ANC7 is a great performer, especially when you consider its price.
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