Audio-Technica announced that its ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint noise-cancelling headphones have received a CES Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering award from the Consumer Electronics Association.

Ideal for use with portable music and DVD players, laptop computers and in-flight entertainment systems, the ATH-ANC7 headphones utilize exclusive QuietPoint active noise-cancellation technology that eliminates 85% of outside noise. It features large-aperture 40 mm drivers with powerful neodymium magnet systems with a frequency response of 10 - 25,000Hz.

The headphones fold flat for storage and come with a detachable cable (with a standard 3.5 mm mini-plug, the cable can be removed for noise-cancelling functionality without audio), a full-size 0.25-inch adapter, an airline adapter for connection to in-flight entertainment systems, and a hard, durable carrying case. The ATH-ANC7 also works when the noise-cancelling function is turned off, and operates in passive mode without batteries.

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones are available at AudioCubes.com for $199 (worldwide delivery).