I’m a music addict. With music, I get more done, I feel better, and it just really sets me off in a positive way. Since I’m moving around a lot, I wanted something wireless that could go with me as I hustled around. With my new AudioTechnica QuietPoint ATH-ANC40BT headphones, I got exactly what I was looking for and I’m pretty happy with them!
AudioTechnica QuietPoint ATH-ANC40BT headphones are noise-cancelling headphones with earbuds, rather than the big and bulky over-ear headphones that I mentally associate with the idea of noise-cancellation. I’m not usually a fan of the over-ear kind of headphones because they hurt my ears so I was glad to learn that there was a noise-cancelling earbud option for me!
I need to start by saying something slightly unrelated to the headphones: If you have an issue with sound, play with the device that controls your sound. My phone wanted to automatically activate a program (some app that came with my phone) that I wasn’t using previously and it turned the sound all metallic and weird. Because I knew that they were playing correctly when I first plugged them in, I knew that this wasn’t the normal sound they were supposed to make. It took me a lot of searching but I figured out how to reset my phone’s audio back to the normal settings and everything sounded perfect. Make sure that the device you use to play your music is set properly so you can get proper use of your AudioTechnica QuietPoint ATH-ANC40BT headphones!
As far as the noise-cancelling is concerned, I’d never used noise-cancelling headphones but it’s summer and the kids don’t stop fighting whether I attempt to break it up or not. So, I’m choosing to work with nothing but music to keep me focused. I need that noise-cancellation. (Don’t worry guys, I can still SEE the kids!) When I slid the little noise-cancelling button, I didn’t really hear the sound itself change so I read the directions (Duh!) and learned that the tiny built-in microphone actually detects sound coming from your surroundings and cancels it out within the headphones. I had my kids test and yell obnoxious questions at me over and over, like they would on a normal day. Nothing. Now, if they scream it does hear them because it’s a higher frequency. That’s great because I can’t hear them whining but nobody’s breaking any legs without me knowing. The noise-cancelling is actually so good that when I was cleaning the counter, my husband scared me half to death and I whacked him in the head with an empty juice bottle. Beware noise-cancellation and jumpy wives with weapons. Ha!
Now I know my tone makes it sound like I’m using my AudioTechnica QuietPoint ATH-ANC40BT headphones to ignore my kids and I’m kidding (kind of, have you ever worked from home before?!) but honestly, the headphones are fantastic and they’re useful for all kinds of activities.
When I first published this post, I had only used them while listening to music but now I am editing to add that they make a fantastic headset for phone calls or gaming too! My husband had bought me some cheap, terrible headphones that I hated. I decided to try to use my QuietPoint headphones for our Dungeons & Dragons game and the sound was clear and everyone could hear me very well. Success!
My original intention of getting these was actually for the kids to use on the airplane when we go to Disney but I’m not sure if I’m going to share now. They’ve made things a lot more convenient for me! They use the standard USB-C chargers and recharging them is easy! The headphones don’t fall out of my ears and they also don’t hurt them, as some others have in the past. The charging port is hidden by a little slip piece so that it doesn’t get all filthy. Volume can be controlled by the piece on your left side, as well as the noise-cancelling on/off switch. I need things to be easily controlled because there’s so much going on! So between quality and ease, I’m enjoying these headphones!
You can purchase AudioTechnica QuietPoint ATH-ANC40BT headphones here at the AudioTechnica website for $129.
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On my trips while everyone is making noise in the vehicle.
I travel a lot and would love these to void out distracting sounds while I am sleeping.
I would love these for when I go on runs.
When I’m out on my deck.
I’d love to use these for when I go walking daily around our neighborhood.
I need a new pair
I need a new set
especially for when my neighbor chainsaws his firewood.
I would use them when I do yardwork
Listening to music.
This would b great for school. Thank you!
i’d use them while exercising
I’d love to use these headphone while studying 🙂
I would love to use these to listen to my audiobooks.
I would use them on an airplane.
I work from home so I would use these when I’m working on my computer.
I’d use them for listening to music. Thanks for the giveaway!
I like to tune everything out when using headphones. These would be great, especially when someone is mowing the lawn 🙂
I would like to use these when I’m out riding my bike
I would like to use these for when I go walking. I will listen to music.
walking in the park
I would use these anytime I didn`t want to disturb my husband. At night when I can`t sleep and on road trips!
use them at work
I would gift them to my son who is looking for headphones to wear at work.
I move around a lot when I work. I keep buying headphones with longer and longer cables. This would be an amazing improvement.
Hiking.
I think these headphones will serve such an amazing purpose for all of us working and stay at home mom’s!! I would love to win this!
I would use these to listen to m y music and shows while I work at home for UHC.
thanks!
I would love to give these to my son. He spends lots of time on his computer.
I would use it while exercising
When I head to the gym
Listening to music early morning before everyone wakes up!
I’d love these for plane trips!
Reducing airline noise while traveling
I would love to give these to my Stepson, to help “center” him.
I would use them while the kids are asleep at night!
I’d love to use them at work – the cubicle farm gets noisy.
I would use it between classes during school, as well as in the library.
I would love to use these headphones at the gym working out.
I’d love to use these when travelling!
I’d give these to my daughter – she could use a new pair
I would use these when walking my dog!
I would love to use them for mowing.
I would love to listen to music with them.
id listen to music while people are busy around the house and while im reading books listen to some music
I travel a lot and these would be perfect to have! The only headphones I have now are the ones that came with my phone…
I would love to listen to music without hearing the kids 🙂
Would love to use these to jam out in the hotel room when I travel for work.
I’d like to use them when I exercise, mostly when I do my 5 mile walks.
I would love to use these in the hospital chapel because during my prayer times I love to listen to worship music!
Wow! There are so many ways I could use these. Mowing the yard, while on the air plane while traveling, around the house…
I would like to use them while working out at the gym.
I would use these to listen to music.
I would give them to my husband for his workouts!
I’d give the headphones to my son
I’d wear them when I don’t want to hear my grandchildren yelling at the games they are playing.
I’ld love to give them to my sister
I’d prob use them for my cell phone at work
For study music for exams 🙂
These would be great while exercising.
I would use them when I watch videos of the people I follow on YouTube.
These would work great for when I exercise.
I have been walking a lot more and could use a good set of earbuds to listen to music.
id give em to my kids so i dont have to hear anymore of their video games and youtube videos!!
I would use these while traveling!
I would love to use these while walking/exercising !
I would use them when walking the dogs — I always listen to music when I’m mowing the lawn too.
Let’s do this!
These sound wonderful 🙂
I would use the audiotechnica quietpoint headphones when I’m online doing my chores and such things. I think that they are so awesome and this is incredible and I love them so much. Thank you.
I would love to use these headphones for the gym
Love to use when jogging
These would be great for in the car! My granddaughter will love them!
I’m a runner, so I’d love to use these during my workouts. 🙂
I would love these for when I go on runs.
I would like to use these headphones when walking outside
I would love to use these while watching Netflix on my phone.
listening to podcasts while I am working
I exercise outdoors almost daily and these would be perfect. My current headphones are wires and the cord always gets in the way and gets pulled on the clothing I am wearing.
I would love to use these for listening to music when the children are sleeping!
I would love to use these for listening to music and movies when the children are sleeping!
I would love these headphones for working out:)
I sure need a new pair
on my next looooong trip to asia!
I would use these headphones while studying so I wouldn’t have to listen to the television. My Dad watches politics at least 10 hours a day. I kid you not. I don’t mind watching for an hour or two, but that long? Oh hell no. It’s distracting, awfully distracting because he listens at 100…and there is nowhere to escape the noise.
Would love to use them when I go on walks to exercise
I would love to have these for my husband when he works out or just when I need some time to just listen to a class or music on the computer. With 5 kids our house is never quiet, even when they sleep they sing and talk.
I’d love to use these headphones for listening to Amazon Music.
it will be more usefull becoz of noise cancelling feature during travel times
Noise cancelling more useful duing travel times
lately i have been getting into podcasts. i would use these to listen to podcasts while i work.
Ah! What an awesome giveaway! Good luck to everyone
I would use these headphones to listen to music while I work.
my little niece would love these to listen to music
These would be great for my walks to work!
Just for music while working out:)
I would give to my son
I would use them while I’m streaming Netflix on the computer; but … I probably wouldn’t have them for long. I have a feeling my teen would claim them for himself!
would use when out walking
I would use them when jogging.
I am taking classes online working on a Bachelor’s degree. I would use them to do my homework and listen to classes.
All I’ve ever tried are the old school earbuds. Would like to try these to see the difference.
These would be great for the gym !!
While I go on walks!
I would use these to listen to music and audio books on my noisy commute.
These would be great for my morning walks. Thank you.
My kids would use them with their MP3 players.
While choring!
I’d use these to watch TV when my hubby is busy writing and needs quiet. Thanks and God bless!
to help with sleeping during the day
I would love to use these for gardening.
I would use this to jam out while cleaning or exercising.
I would like to use this for listening to music.
I would love to use these when the planes are flying from the runway at our base and it is almost deafening.
id use these to drown out the people i work with in the work van
I would use these for work for sure.
I would like them for work
I’d use them while working in my garden!
I would love to use when washing dishes and doing chores
I would love to take them with me on long trips, especially those that require flying. I could zone out. And I could pack them along easily.
I would give these to my son.
Watching Netflix with the roku remote
I would love to use these to go jogging and for my computer time.
I would love to use these at work!
I’d use them at home.
I would use them at the Gym, sometimes it’s hard to focus when they are blasting awful music.
I would love to gift these to my hubby. He needs them because he travels often with his job. He always complains about how loud it is on the plane.
I love to get these for my roomie.
To listen to music while riding or walking or just sitting around
I would love to use these headphones to drown out my coworkers negativity! It is so peaceful to work in the evenings after everyone leaves!
I would use them for school and studying.
I would love these for working out on the treadmill
wearing during my 5K runs
I would use them for walking the dogs.
I would use them watching tv.
I would use these headphones when I go to the gym.
I would like to use them while working out
I would use these while out walking..
Relaxing, looking out at nature around me on the while on the deck.
I would use them as I work during the day
I/d give them to my granddaughter to use in her dorm room.
I’d love to use these at work to listen at music comfortably.
I would use these to workout with.
I would love to have these while working out.
I would use these during my daily commute, to listen to my favorite podcasts !
The headset would make listening to music a pleasure.
when running.
I would like to use these headphones for listening to my audio books.
They seem like a great option for the gym.