audio-technica ATH-ANC23

139 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (82)
Portability (58)
Comfort (53)
Value for money (52)
Noise isolation (20)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 139 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the noise isolation and value for money. The comfort and portability are also appreciated.

sound, portability, comfort, value for money, noise isolation

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the audio-technica ATH-ANC23 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Caleb Denison (digitaltrends.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23

In-ear headphones and the more recently developed “canalphones” deliver amongst the best available passive noise isolation: Pop them in your ears and you might as well be wearing earplugs. It stands to reason, then, that these designs would also be...

Extremely effective noise cancellation ; Open, detailed sound with ample bass ; Comfortable, well-sealed fit ; Very high value

Awkward cable lengths ; Slightly muddy at extreme volumes

Their sonic clarity, strength and agility put the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 canalphones on par with designer models that cost as much as $300 to $400.

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by: Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones First Look

There are times when noise canceling is of vital importance. When you are on a plane. When you're riding shotgun in a convertible. When your wife is telling you every gory detail of Janet-at-work's divorce and subsequent re-marrying of the same guy. In...

If you are a frequent traveler, surely you've looked at a pair of noise-canceling headphones. With memory foam tips which should allow for long listening sessions without discomfort and an included airline adapter, the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23s look to...

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: Caleb Denison (digitaltrends.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23

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Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: Runzy (digitaltrends.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23

Noise cancelling? You've got to be kidding! There is no difference in ambient sound when using the noise cancelling feature alone. There's no difference whether you have the “noise cancelling” feature turned on or off. If these earbuds eliminated a...

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: Planner77 (digitaltrends.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23

Do not buy this. Mine stopped working after 2 months. No response to request for warranty repair.

Dec, 2012

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Amazon review summary for the audio-technica ATH-ANC23

alaTest has collected and analyzed 76 user reviews of the audio-technica ATH-ANC23 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

71% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Bobm (jr.com)

Did not work!

The noise canceling worked OK! I looked forward to trying them on my trip to London. They would not pick up the sound for music or TV when plugged in. They never worked on two different types of aircraft that I flew on. The generic earplugs on the...

Comfortable","Compact","Good Value","Lightweight

Poor Sound

Mar, 2013