Re: [IRCA] Noise Cancelling Headphones OT

[Guy Atkins <dx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Patrick,

When I had my Perseus SDR blog up and running, a number of us had input
about the Audio Technica ATH-ANC7 noise cancelling headphones. This is a
highly rated model like the Bose, but for about half the price. On reviews
such as on Amazon.com, many think they sound just as good as the BOSE.

I have a pair and like them a lot, and find the noise reduction is
excellent. I like the detachable cord so you can use the 'phones simply for
reducing ambient noise, and not be bothered with the cord if you aren't
listening to music.

I also use the ATH-ANC7 while DXing, especially at the coast on DXpeditions
due to the noise from crashing waves and wind. They really help me
concentrate by knocking down a LOT of nature's QRM!

They are at least as good as my pricey audiophile-grade headphones when it
comes to reproducing nuances of DX audio in order help catch a difficult ID.
(I'm NOT a DXer that likes "communications" headphones which restrict the
audio frequencies; I prefer to shape the audio if needed through passband
tuning and filter selection.) For DXing as well as for music listening, low
distortion & wide frequency range headphones are my preference.

I bought my pair of ATH-ANC7s on Ebay for about $90 in mint, used condition.

Beware of a ATH-ANC7B, newer model... some people say it is not as good for
DX audio.

I have lots more detail on this particular headphones in my blog archive,
which I can dig up if you are interested.

73,

Guy Atkins
Puyallup, WA
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