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product_id: 1232971
title: "Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones"
brand: "audio-technica"
price: "5519 kr"
currency: ISK
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/1232971-audio-technica-ath-anc23-quietpoint-active-noise-cancelling-in-ear
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# In-ear active noise cancelling 90% noise reduction AAA battery powered, no charging Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones

**Brand:** audio-technica
**Price:** 5519 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔕 Escape the noise, own your space.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones by audio-technica
- **How much does it cost?** 5519 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/1232971-audio-technica-ath-anc23-quietpoint-active-noise-cancelling-in-ear)

## Best For

- audio-technica enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted audio-technica brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power on the go:** Runs on a convenient AAA battery—no charging downtime, just plug and play.
- • **Silence the chaos:** Reduces up to 90% of ambient noise for immersive focus anywhere.
- • **Custom comfort fit:** Multiple earbud tips ensure a secure seal and premium bass response.
- • **Effortless control:** Easy ANC toggle and volume wheel operable even with gloves on.
- • **Travel-ready design:** Includes airline adapter and compact control box for seamless journeys.

## Overview

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 QuietPoint in-ear headphones deliver professional-grade active noise cancellation that cuts up to 90% of background noise. Powered by a single AAA battery, they offer uninterrupted use without charging, perfect for long flights or noisy commutes. Featuring a compact control box with intuitive ANC and volume controls, plus an airline adapter, these wired earbuds combine superior sound quality with travel-ready convenience and customizable comfort.

## Description

ATH-ANC23 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones reduce distracting background noise by up to 90% while offering the superior sound that makes Audio-Technica a world-leading pro audio company.

Review: Very happy with my purchase! Noise reduction is top notch! - I have been looking for a high value Active Noise Cancelling set of earbuds, and these fit the ticket. I need them for a future 14 hour flight. Pro's I have a very noisy whole house fan to see how well the noise cancelling worked and was very happy. It cut down the constant rumble by a whole bunch! I am sure it will be equally effective on an airplane. The battery compartment and electronics is as small as it can be for a AAA battery. The unit will pass audio even without a battery. I was also unaware, but there is a volume control on the side of the battery box that works when the unit is running or when it is off. So if you run out of battery, you can still enjoy your music. Con's The wire from the battery box to your mp3/audio player is a bit too short for my tastes, and may even be an issue on the cramped airplane seating, but I will let you guys know for sure after my first flight. The quality of the audio was not bad, but was a little too much bass for my tastes. I have a user controlled 7band EQ on my mp3 player, so tweaking in a little more midrange and mid bass is not a problem The headphones have low distortion, so the extra 1-2 db in the mid-range didn't make it any worse. The unit does have a little bit of hiss, but certainly not objectionable in a noisy environment like an airplane. Overall I don't like using the typical silicone earbuds that come with most in-ear headphones. (I think my ear canal shape is out of the statistical average range) I replaced the stock cups with a Christmas tree style version. This helps the unit stay in my ear with a very good seal and excellent bass response. (this is probably why I found the sound to have too much bass in the first place) (http://www.desertcart.com/Earphones-Plus-EP-BLK-TRI-4B-S-earphone-replacement/dp/B011W10YTM/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1463338252&sr=8-16&keywords=replacement+earbud+tips) I am very happy with my purchase. Just a couple of tweaks to the EQ and replacing the silicone earbud with my preferred version has turned this unit into a most enjoyable and ear saving tool in my travel bag. Thanks Audio-Technica! - Definitely a recommended purchase. ************** Post flight evaluation: I took these along with me on a 3 hour flight. What a difference! Switching the on and off button for the noise cancellation was incredible! When switched on, the majority of the engine rumble and constant droning went bye, bye! Without it, I could not believe how loud the cabin was! I was watching an old James Bond movie on my Kindle Fire, and it came in loud and clear. I even had the headphones on without any music playing, just to get away from the jet engine noise. These headphones are now on my "must not forget to pack" list any time I have to fly. Definitely a great value and a recommended buy!
Review: No perfect but work well for my needs - First off, these are not perfect… but then again, no Active Noise Cancellation is. I bought these for a specific purpose. Riding a motorcycle tends to be a noisy affair. Road and engine noise tend to drown out bass notes in particular and add a noise level in general. A high volume level is needed to drown out the road noise and be able to actually hear all the instruments being played. Such a high level leads to hearing damage. Looking for some level of ear protection and noise isolation (not cancelation) I had been using an MP3 player and earbuds. This left me with no phone access but I could listen to music and radio via an MP3 player and the earbuds offered a fair degree is noise isolation. After a while the wired earbuds became a hassle. I purchased some wireless earbuds but the volume level of these were lower than wired earbuds and none of them had any serious bass (skull candy included which advertises enhanced bass). Over time, my 20 year old helmet began to give up the ghost. My replacement helmet seemed somewhat noisier than my previous helmet. After some more research I decided to use a combination of a wireless intercom with active noise cancelling (ANC) earbuds to A) get the ability to hear the GPS on the phone and the music and B) get away from cords. These earbuds were well rated and far cheaper than the Bose ANC earbuds. This combination accomplishes what I need. This model of earbuds do NOT have a microphone. For those who want a microphone for phone please check out the model ATH-ANC33. The intercom I purchased does have a microphone, so the ATH-ANC23 fit my needs nicely. The earbuds run off of a AAA battery which is convenient. No charging. I was able to connect the earbuds to the intercom and tuck the wiring inside the helmet liner. The circuitry is contained in a box about the size of two AA batteries side-by-side which also holds the single AAA battery. A switch on one of the flat sides activates the ANC functionality and a small volume wheel on the side can control the volume. Both the ANC switch and the volume wheel (while small) were easy for me to adjust with standard gloves on. I did not try this with winter gloves. I was able to clip the box to the chin strap of my helmet through the fabric look that attaches the D-rings. There is bout 6" of cable between the plug and the battery box so you COULD attach this elsewhere. With intercom buttons on the helmet my ears being in the helmet, the best place for the ANC microphone to be (for me) is closer to my helmet, although I may experiment with this. The earbuds come with several different silicone ear plugs and one set of foam earplugs. The foam earplugs tend to stay in my ears when I pull the helmet down over my heard. The silicone earplugs often tend to pull out while doing this. There is a power switch to turn on Active Noise Cancelation. Otherwise, these work like regular earbuds when the switch is turned off. The Active Noise Cancellation is considerable. I’d estimate maybe 30%-40% of the background noise. As a test, put a battery in these, leave them unconnected to anything, put the earbuds in your ears and turn ANC on. Just the ambient noise in your house from the AC to the refrigerator will be greatly diminished as is with nothing else connected to the earbuds. At an intersection, with ANC on, you can hear the cars passing by at a lower volume. Engine noise is minimal (I do not ride a Harley with loud pipes). I can hear the engine, but in a muted manner. Turning on ANC actually sounds like the volume of the music increases a bit. In fact, doing this adds an inverse signal to the ambient noise thus cancelling some of it out to a degree. On road the wind noise is greatly reduced allowing me to play my music at a lower volume than without ANC. This, hopefully, will help avoid or lessen hearing damage. There are some occasions where the ANC seems to struggle a bit. I noticed a few occasions where I could hear a wind buffeting sound (chop) but with no physical pressure. Riders have likely experienced this before and understand this noise. This also sound a bit like the chop sound some cars may experience when only the rear windows are down but not as loud. Essentially, here, it sounded as though the ANC was being turned off then on again at about ½ second intervals. These conditions rarely lasted more than about 5 seconds or so and the volume was no louder than if I had ANC turned off. I noticed this more often when navigating through S turns where you are transitioning the bike (and yourself) from side to side. I suspect that having the control box clipped to one side of my chin strap created a change in wind across the device depending on whether the box was on the windward or leeward side of the turn compared to wind travel. To sum up, this is not a perfectly quiet setup, nor are these headphones, by any means but I am quite happy with the amount of noise reduction I experience and the ability to ride with a lower volume level. The controls are easy enough to use with standard gloves on. Fidelity and bass response are quite decent. The foam earplugs help keep the earbuds in my ears but are still comfortable. I enjoyed NOT paying $250 for Bose ANC earbuds!

## Features

- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Reduce distracting background noise by up to 90% while offering superior sound
- Engineered to create a comfortable listening environment in areas with high ambient noise
- Feature a miniature microphone in each earpiece that picks up ambient noise
- Electronics in control box create a noise-cancelling wave that is 180 out of phase with ambient noise-wave acts as noise eraser
- Includes airline plug adapter

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004K09H32 |
| Additional Features | universal-phone-control |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Cycling, Exercising, Running |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Brand | Audio-Technica |
| Built-In Media | Noise-canceling In-ear Earbuds |
| Cable Features | Retractable |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Devices with a 3.5 mm audio input |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | control |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 2,195 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | In Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Rounded Tips |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Form Factor | In Ear |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04961310112967 |
| Headphone Folding Features | In Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | In Ear |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Height | 2.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 26 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. |
| Model Name | ATH-ANC23 |
| Model Number | ATH-ANC23BK |
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Series Number | 23 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Travel |
| UPC | 793426262892 031111605044 745734295802 163120828791 013523697916 897622445711 806294960705 807320278283 012951625102 971482924576 115971120746 041114028870 803982849342 132017590998 168141326233 012307098284 151903532966 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Audio-Technica
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** In Ear
- **Form Factor:** In Ear
- **Noise Control:** Active Noise Cancellation

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very happy with my purchase! Noise reduction is top notch!
*by L***A on May 15, 2016*

I have been looking for a high value Active Noise Cancelling set of earbuds, and these fit the ticket. I need them for a future 14 hour flight. Pro's I have a very noisy whole house fan to see how well the noise cancelling worked and was very happy. It cut down the constant rumble by a whole bunch! I am sure it will be equally effective on an airplane. The battery compartment and electronics is as small as it can be for a AAA battery. The unit will pass audio even without a battery. I was also unaware, but there is a volume control on the side of the battery box that works when the unit is running or when it is off. So if you run out of battery, you can still enjoy your music. Con's The wire from the battery box to your mp3/audio player is a bit too short for my tastes, and may even be an issue on the cramped airplane seating, but I will let you guys know for sure after my first flight. The quality of the audio was not bad, but was a little too much bass for my tastes. I have a user controlled 7band EQ on my mp3 player, so tweaking in a little more midrange and mid bass is not a problem The headphones have low distortion, so the extra 1-2 db in the mid-range didn't make it any worse. The unit does have a little bit of hiss, but certainly not objectionable in a noisy environment like an airplane. Overall I don't like using the typical silicone earbuds that come with most in-ear headphones. (I think my ear canal shape is out of the statistical average range) I replaced the stock cups with a Christmas tree style version. This helps the unit stay in my ear with a very good seal and excellent bass response. (this is probably why I found the sound to have too much bass in the first place) (http://www.amazon.com/Earphones-Plus-EP-BLK-TRI-4B-S-earphone-replacement/dp/B011W10YTM/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1463338252&sr=8-16&keywords=replacement+earbud+tips) I am very happy with my purchase. Just a couple of tweaks to the EQ and replacing the silicone earbud with my preferred version has turned this unit into a most enjoyable and ear saving tool in my travel bag. Thanks Audio-Technica! - Definitely a recommended purchase. ************** Post flight evaluation: I took these along with me on a 3 hour flight. What a difference! Switching the on and off button for the noise cancellation was incredible! When switched on, the majority of the engine rumble and constant droning went bye, bye! Without it, I could not believe how loud the cabin was! I was watching an old James Bond movie on my Kindle Fire, and it came in loud and clear. I even had the headphones on without any music playing, just to get away from the jet engine noise. These headphones are now on my "must not forget to pack" list any time I have to fly. Definitely a great value and a recommended buy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ No perfect but work well for my needs
*by H***D on March 9, 2021*

First off, these are not perfect… but then again, no Active Noise Cancellation is. I bought these for a specific purpose. Riding a motorcycle tends to be a noisy affair. Road and engine noise tend to drown out bass notes in particular and add a noise level in general. A high volume level is needed to drown out the road noise and be able to actually hear all the instruments being played. Such a high level leads to hearing damage. Looking for some level of ear protection and noise isolation (not cancelation) I had been using an MP3 player and earbuds. This left me with no phone access but I could listen to music and radio via an MP3 player and the earbuds offered a fair degree is noise isolation. After a while the wired earbuds became a hassle. I purchased some wireless earbuds but the volume level of these were lower than wired earbuds and none of them had any serious bass (skull candy included which advertises enhanced bass). Over time, my 20 year old helmet began to give up the ghost. My replacement helmet seemed somewhat noisier than my previous helmet. After some more research I decided to use a combination of a wireless intercom with active noise cancelling (ANC) earbuds to A) get the ability to hear the GPS on the phone and the music and B) get away from cords. These earbuds were well rated and far cheaper than the Bose ANC earbuds. This combination accomplishes what I need. This model of earbuds do NOT have a microphone. For those who want a microphone for phone please check out the model ATH-ANC33. The intercom I purchased does have a microphone, so the ATH-ANC23 fit my needs nicely. The earbuds run off of a AAA battery which is convenient. No charging. I was able to connect the earbuds to the intercom and tuck the wiring inside the helmet liner. The circuitry is contained in a box about the size of two AA batteries side-by-side which also holds the single AAA battery. A switch on one of the flat sides activates the ANC functionality and a small volume wheel on the side can control the volume. Both the ANC switch and the volume wheel (while small) were easy for me to adjust with standard gloves on. I did not try this with winter gloves. I was able to clip the box to the chin strap of my helmet through the fabric look that attaches the D-rings. There is bout 6" of cable between the plug and the battery box so you COULD attach this elsewhere. With intercom buttons on the helmet my ears being in the helmet, the best place for the ANC microphone to be (for me) is closer to my helmet, although I may experiment with this. The earbuds come with several different silicone ear plugs and one set of foam earplugs. The foam earplugs tend to stay in my ears when I pull the helmet down over my heard. The silicone earplugs often tend to pull out while doing this. There is a power switch to turn on Active Noise Cancelation. Otherwise, these work like regular earbuds when the switch is turned off. The Active Noise Cancellation is considerable. I’d estimate maybe 30%-40% of the background noise. As a test, put a battery in these, leave them unconnected to anything, put the earbuds in your ears and turn ANC on. Just the ambient noise in your house from the AC to the refrigerator will be greatly diminished as is with nothing else connected to the earbuds. At an intersection, with ANC on, you can hear the cars passing by at a lower volume. Engine noise is minimal (I do not ride a Harley with loud pipes). I can hear the engine, but in a muted manner. Turning on ANC actually sounds like the volume of the music increases a bit. In fact, doing this adds an inverse signal to the ambient noise thus cancelling some of it out to a degree. On road the wind noise is greatly reduced allowing me to play my music at a lower volume than without ANC. This, hopefully, will help avoid or lessen hearing damage. There are some occasions where the ANC seems to struggle a bit. I noticed a few occasions where I could hear a wind buffeting sound (chop) but with no physical pressure. Riders have likely experienced this before and understand this noise. This also sound a bit like the chop sound some cars may experience when only the rear windows are down but not as loud. Essentially, here, it sounded as though the ANC was being turned off then on again at about ½ second intervals. These conditions rarely lasted more than about 5 seconds or so and the volume was no louder than if I had ANC turned off. I noticed this more often when navigating through S turns where you are transitioning the bike (and yourself) from side to side. I suspect that having the control box clipped to one side of my chin strap created a change in wind across the device depending on whether the box was on the windward or leeward side of the turn compared to wind travel. To sum up, this is not a perfectly quiet setup, nor are these headphones, by any means but I am quite happy with the amount of noise reduction I experience and the ability to ride with a lower volume level. The controls are easy enough to use with standard gloves on. Fidelity and bass response are quite decent. The foam earplugs help keep the earbuds in my ears but are still comfortable. I enjoyed NOT paying $250 for Bose ANC earbuds!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gambled and Won
*by E***6 on June 8, 2011*

Edit: I've long since used these on an airplane, including a flight from Philadelphia to Tokyo. They did a miraculous job of filtering out the engine noise on the jet, making them even better than i praise them in the initial review below! ------- I thought that surely i'd be returning these with disappointment but thought affordable, active noise-canceling earbuds would be great if they worked so it was worth the risk. Not only do they work, they work like a miracle. I haven't used these on an airplane yet but i've been finding noisy stuff to test them around. My apartment's A/C is completely muted when these are on, in fact if i leave them on over the course of an hour i can only tell the A/C is on because air starts blowing on me. Normally i have to turn my TV up when it kicks on because the A/C is on the other side of the far wall with the air return vent visible from the couch. The dishwasher is reduced from its normal volume to a swishing sound, the collective sound of all the apartments in the courtyard outside simultaneously air conditioning is eliminated, and even the white noise generator my wife uses to sleep turns to silence. What these will NOT quiet are sudden noises and high-pitched noises. I've seen noise-canceling headphones that can handle sudden noises but these require the noise to be regular, so talking passes right through. When i run my Roomba, the vacuum motor's sound is removed by the headphones but the wheel motors make a high-pitched whine that gets through unphased. This is because they are earbuds so they can't insulate against high-frequency sounds like headphones can. These get 5 stars from me because they do what they say they will within the expected limitations of the materials used. I won't dock them points for not standing toe-to-toe with headphones that cost 10x as much. One word of caution: make sure the earbuds are firmly seated in your ears (so try the different sizes they provide to get the best fit) and you'll get more than what you pay for with these.

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