This summer, invest in the travelling companion of your dreams

May 1st 2008

Holidays these days can often make for more stress, not less.  The stress of travelling - especially on crowded aeroplanes or trains in the peak summer months can ruin you holiday before it's begun. However escaping from the noise and bustle, even if it's located in the seat next to you, is a real possibility now, thanks to Audio-Technica. The company's ANC7 QuietPoint™ headphones use some very smart technology to dramatically reduce the levels of background noise, so that listening to music or movie soundtracks with exceptional clarity, at comfortable volume levels, even on a ‘plane or in a train, can become a pleasure. Lightweight and compact these sophisticated headphones, utilise impressive noise cancelling technology at almost half the price of any comparable headphones.  Suddenly, you can guarantee a journey with the companion of your choice - with no interruptions.

With a miniature microphone in each earpiece to actively monitor what you are hearing, including the unwanted environmental noise; such as street sounds, the noise in an airplane cabin or train carriage, or noise associated with any busy environment. The clever onboard electronics identify the difference between this and the ‘undisturbed’ signal from your listening source, and then use this information to create an ‘anti-noise’ signal. By mixing this with the intended signal source the unwanted noise is cancelled out, so making the listening conditions with these amazing Audio-Technica headphones quiet and tranquil.

Ideal for use with portable MP3, CD, and DVD players, PCs and in-flight entertainment systems, the ANC7 headphones feature a closed-back, streamlined design that is extremely comfortable to wear over extended periods of use.

Engineering is highly advanced with large-aperture drivers, and neodymium magnet systems, to provide high resolution signal reproduction, and a wide extended frequency response; from 10-25,000 Hz. The sound of the ANC7 is characterised by exceptional clarity, and deep bass frequencies, providing for an extremely ‘musical’ headphone.

The noise cancelling electronics for the headphones are fully integrated within each earpiece, so there is no need for any external processing module.  Retailing for around £129.95 inc VAT, these headphones make a perfect gift and come complete with a travelling pack that contains: a 1.6 m detachable cable; specialized airline adapter for connecting to in-flight entertainment systems, and a carrying case with attached accessory pouch.

So if you want to make the best of your summer break this year, start right now and ensure your share of peace and quiet - wherever you are with Audio-Technica ANC7 QuietPoint™ active noise cancelling headphones. To find out more about this fantastic travelling companion, and to see the full range of Audio-Technica headphones, visit: www.atheadphones.com