Audio-Technica announces today the introduction of their new ATH-ANC7b QuietPoint active noise-cancelling over-ear headphones which provides the same 85% noise-cancellation functionality of their previous model yet also incorporates improvements for “better sound quality, comfort, and convenience.”

Features and specs to the ATH-ANC7b include:

• Redesigned ear-cups for greater comfort. Ear-cups have cushioned padding and fit easily over any ear.
• Comes with 1.6m (5.2’) and 1.0m (3.3’) detachable cables
• Easier battery access
• QuietPoint active noise-cancellation technology eliminates approximately 85% of outside noise. Miniature microphone in each earcup detects the environmental noise and a corresponding sound-cancelling signal is applied.
• Large-aperture 40mm drivers with a frequency response of 10 to 25,000 Hz
• 109 dB sensitivity
• Can operate in a passive mode without batteries (no noise cancelling technology in operation)
• Folds for storage
• Comes with 2 detachable cables, 1/4 inch adapter, an airline adapter, and a hard durable carrying case

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7b will be available in August for a price of $219.95.

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Not only did Audio-Technica announce new headphones designed specifically for women, Audio-Technica announced a new lineup of high performance headphones designed for consumers. The new lineup consists of ATH-ON3A, ATH-ES3A, ATH-FC700A and ATH-ES7 on-ear headphones, ATH-SQ5A over-ear headphones and ATH-CK6A, ATH-CKM50A and ATH-CK7A in-ear models.

Here’s an excerpt from the press release about the new headphones:

“The ATH-ON3A, ATH-ES3A, ATH-FC700A and ATH-ES7 on-ear headphones are all ultra-lightweight, compact and durable, with sleek, stylish designs that offer total comfort. All incorporate high-performance driver technologies to deliver exceptional sound quality. (SRP: ATH-ON3A, $59.99; ATH-ES3A, $79.99; ATH-FC700A, $99.99; ATH-ES7, $169.99.)

The ATH-SQ5A over-ear model has a unique design with rectangular-shaped earpads and advanced-technology drivers that deliver studio-quality sound. (SRP: $149.99.)

Although highly compact, Audio-Technica’s ATH-CK6A, ATH-CKM50A and ATH-CK7A in-ear headphones deliver richly detailed, expansive full-range sound. All models come with three sizes of eartips, for a comfortable fit with maximum acoustic isolation. Like all Audio-Technica headphones, they are ideal for use with any music source including portable music and DVD players, laptops and other devices. (SRP: ATH-CK6A, $79.99; ATH-CKM50A, $79.99; ATH-CK7A, $169.99.) ”

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ATH-CK1W

• MSRP: $49.99
• in-ear headphones which are ultracompact and light
• Available in green, orange, pink, purple, white and yellow, all with matching decorative, durable metal carrying cases
• Comes with three interchangeable eartips
• Comes with a cord wrap.

ATH-ES3W

• MSRP: $79.99
• On-ear headphones
• Available in blue, green, pink and silver
• Cushioned earpads and soft headband
• Ear cups fold flat for portability.

ATH-ON3W

• MSRP: $59.99
• Slim, ultralight on-ear design with fold-flat portability
• Available in dark gray, pink, teal blue and white.

ATH-CK6W

• MSRP: $79.99
• In-ear headphones
• Available in metallic silver, blue, green and pink
• Comes with three interchangeable loop support pieces for a custom fit.

ATH-CK52W

• MSRP: $59.99
• in-ear model
• Comes in a color choice of blue, black and white.

The new headphones are now available.

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