STOW, Ohio, June 14, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Father's Day is right around the corner and headphone manufacturer Audio-Technica has the perfect gift for the Dad who is looking for a little peace and quiet -- Audio-Technica QuietPoint(tm) Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones. These compact, lightweight headphones employ electronics in each earpiece that monitor ambient noise (such as airplane cabin, traffic noise, etc.) and create a sound-cancelling signal that successfully reduces distracting background noise by up to 85% while offering the superior audio quality that has made Audio-Technica a worldwide leader in electro-acoustic technology for over 45 years.
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These travel-friendly headphones fold flat for easy portability, are powered by a single AAA battery and are equipped with fully integrated noise-cancelling electronics that require no bulky external modules. Additionally, Audio-Technica has made certain that if the battery goes dead, they will still function properly as stereo headphones. This makes the ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint headphones extremely versatile as well as ideal for use by dads on the go with laptop computers, MP3s, CDs, DVDs or other in-flight entertainment systems.
The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint headphones come complete with a 5.2' (1.6 m) detachable cable (remove for noise-cancelling mode without audio) terminated with 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini plugs; a 1/4" (6.3 mm) stereo adapter; a specialized airline adapter for connecting to in-flight entertainment systems; and a carrying case with attached accessory pouch.
Audio-Technica headphones have been embraced by audio enthusiasts worldwide, and the QuietPoint ATH-ANC7's are no exception -- they just received the top rating for noise-cancelling headphones in the June issue of WIRED magazine.
The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones are currently available with a U.S. suggested list pricing of $219.95.
Celebrating over four decades of audio excellence, Audio-Technica is renowned worldwide for a broad range of professional and consumer audio products, including high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, turntables and phono cartridges. Winner of numerous industry awards, Audio-Technica designs and manufactures products that set quality, durability and price/performance standards for major concert tours, broadcast and recording studios, corporate and government facilities, theaters and house-of-worship venues. Learn more at www.audio-technica.com.
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