Gizmodo: audio-technica

Audio-Technica's QuietPoint ATH-ANC3 Combines Two Kinds Of Noise Cancelling In One Pair Of Headphones

Benny Goldman — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:02 EST

Audio-Technica released the QuietPoint ATH-ANC3 active noise-cancelling in-ear headphones today. They say that the battery-powered ear buds block out 85% of all outside noise. We don't understand the point. Since in-ear headphones already cancel outside noise by design, some of the technology here is doing double duty. Still, we guess it's some kind of statement of mind-blowing, macho technology, so like... "sweet." See a full product pic after the jump. [Audio-Technica]

Audio Technica's ATH-ESW9 Cans Give You Wood

Haroon Malik — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 19:20:00 EDT

The ATH-ESW9 Sovereign Wood Headphones, by Audio Technica, are constructed from the finest of fine, Japanese Hokkaido cherry tree wood. They have 42mm neodymium magnet drivers encased in fiberglass, a gold plated mini plug and a sensitivity of 103dB.

So, not only are they likely to sound awesome, they shall also make you look like a stylized style guru all in one fine stroke. Put simply; the ATH-ESW9 Sovereign Wood Headphones are like sex for your ears, but not much like having sex with your ears, according to ear sex forums I happened upon by complete accident. Available from Audio Cubes on October 19th 2007, expect to pay a hefty $369 to remain on top of your fashion/functionality game. [Audio Cubes via Audio Junkies]

Cable Wrap; Clever, Good Looking, Mess Cleaning And Single

Haroon Malik — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 10:30:00 EDT

Unfortunately, like acne on a pubescent teenager's face, wired headphones are still ubiquitous. Also, unless you are a silhouette in an iPod commercial, they look like crap too. Audio-Technica has released a primitive solution called the Cable Wrap. The Cable Wrap consists of a double clip design; one to attach to your lapel or penis and another to get that wired mess in order. Available in five non-offensive colors, the $7.72 asking price is a steal. Given the cool, simple design, we certainly would not mind having it adorn our flabby man-breasts. As soon as we have saved up our wages, we shall be queuing. [Random Good Stuff].

Columino Speakers Float on Air, Empty Your Wallet

Louis Ramirez — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 22:52:59 EDT

They may look like a secret Wii accessory we haven't seen, but these floating bowling pins are actually desktop speakers. They're held up by a thin spine/rod which you can only see from behind to give the illusion that they're floating in air. The speakers shoot audio straight into the circular base, which Audio-Technica says helps spread the sound. Here's the catch, they only deliver 1.7 watts yet cost 200 bones. I don't care how cool these bowling pins look, 1.7 watts does not equal $200. – Louis Ramirez

Product Page [via CrunchGear]

NYT Looks at Digitizing Your Vinyl

Louis Ramirez — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:42:37 EST

LP to MP3 stories are as old as the digital format itself. Instead of the standard old "How To" story, NYT takes a look at two new turntables that make the task a cinch, judging them and recommending the best.

Ion USB

The NYT found the iTTUSB pretty straightforward, although the bundled software (Audacity) can be intimidating for newbies. Nevertheless, assembly is simple and once you block a few hours and read the accompanying FAQs, you should have no problems.

Audio Technica's LP2Da

The LP2Da doesn't work with Macs and it requires an analog line input jack, but otherwise it's easier to use than the iTTUSB thanks to Cakewalk Pyro, which makes burning a CD and converting .wav files to MP3 a one-touch process.

Sound-wise, it was difficult to distinguish the LP from the resulting CD (audiophiles will no doubt hear the difference). My recommendation, if you've got an extensive collection of LPs consider yourself lucky and listen to them the way they were meant to be listened—on a record player. – Louis Ramirez

The Turntables That Transform Vinyl [NYT]

Audio-Technica ATH-EQ330 Headphones

Gizloco — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 11:12:27 EDT

Audio-Technica is releasing its ATH-EQ330 clip-on headphones in Japan this November. While they might not look as attractive as some of the company's previous headphones, these do have a number of features that might interest those who wish to replace their dreadful Apple earbuds, but not for an arm and a leg.

What does the big A-T offer you with this pair? The answer appears to be size: the headphones are both lightweight (0.77 ounces) and trumpet an ear-cushioning foam pad, which hopefully actually add to the comfort instead of just being there for show. Both earphones come with a sliding axis that should make adjustment less cumbersome.

When released later this year, you'll find them in blue, silver, sky blue, pink and white. Since they're quite inexpensive at only $14, you might as well buy a bunch of them so they can match your many dresses. – Nicholas Deleon

Audio-Technica ATH-EQ330 [Fareastgizmos.com]

Funky Audio-Technica Headphones

Travis Hudson — Wed, 03 May 2006 14:02:16 EDT

Audio-Technica has announced two odd-looking headphones. The ATH-EC700 and ATH-EC700Ti provide superb sound on a 10Hz-to-24kHz range and 100dB of audio goodness. The only difference between the two is that one is made of aluminum while the other is made of titanium. They have a bit of a stethoscope look, but that's okay because it is cool to be a doctor nowadays.

ATH EC700Ti, High Grade headphones from Audio-Technica [Akihabara]