Audio-Technica announced the introduction of its ATH-ANC3 QuietPoint active noise-cancelling in-ear headphones, which combine exceptional 85% noise cancellation with outstanding sound quality, comfort and portability.

The ATH-ANC3 employs miniature microphones that detect environmental noise to block 85% of outside noise with a noise cancellation over a wide frequency range, unlike some in-ear headphones that actively cancel low frequencies only. It features a compact control unit with a monitor switch that mutes all functions, to let users hear important outside announcements and conversations and it can be used without batteries.

Audio Technica's ATH-ANC3 headphones come with with three sizes of ear tips (small, medium and large), a carrying case, an adjustable cable and additional extension cable, an airline adapter for connection to in-flight entertainment systems, a clothing clip and an AAA battery. It will be available in spring 2008 at a U.S. MSRP of $169.95.