Firstly, effective noise cancellation makes the modern environment more pleasant, and improves the audio experience whilst in noisy places or whilst travelling or commuting. Secondly and perhaps more seriously, we tend to turn up the volume on our music devices in noisy environments to compensate, and prolonged exposure to loud noise can lead to hearing problems later in life.

We don’t tend to think about ourselves being exposed to loud noise in our everyday life, but something as simple as turning up the volume of our music players to drown out the noise on the underground or a busy street may be damaging our hearing.

As technology improves, so do the products available, and 2 models from Audio-Technica’s new QuietPoint range will effectively reduce up to 85% of background noise allowing you to listen to your favourite music – and just the music.

ANC3 – Small and lightweight in-ear earphones
ANC7b – Full over the ear headband portable headphones.