Audio-Technica ATH-ANC1

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC1 are a pair of active noise cancelling headphones designed for use with home stereo systems, iPods and other portable music players. The patented QuietPoint noise cancelling circuitry is located in an external module in the middle of the headphone wire and is powered with an included AAA battery, although the headphones may also be used inactive without the noise cancelling/battery power as well.

On-ear design means they rest on top of the the ear without surrounding them, and they are said to block 85% of outside ambient noise. These headphones are lightweight and fold up so they can be placed in the included travel pouch, and an airline adapter and 1.6 foot extension cable with 1/4" stereo jack are also included. These are a step up in price from the ATH-ANC25 with a trade off in larger driver diameter and headband padding found in the ANC25, for greater frequency response, power handling and noise cancellation in the ANC1.