Immerse yourself in sound with QuietPoint® digital hybrid noise-cancelling technology. Designed to cancel-out ambient noise, the ANC500BT headphones ensure you can create your own unique soundtrack to any environment. Whether you’re making calls during your commute or listening to your favourite playlist on a long-haul flight, the ANC500BT headphones deliver best-in-class sound quality by removing chatter, traffic, airplane noise and background buzz.
Powered by our QuietPoint® technology, the 40mm drivers deliver powerful sound with exceptional clarity, so you can enjoy smooth listening across all genres without low-frequency noise interrupting your experience.
Portable Headphones for On-The-Go Listening
The compact and comfortable ATH-ANC500BT headphones will accompany you to work, on your travels and throughout your day-to-day adventures. The lightweight design enhances its portability, with the swivel earcups able to be folded flat for easy transportation.
Enjoy a relaxed commute into work, a refreshing walk, a peaceful flight or simply time to yourself without distraction or disturbance. The ANC500BT headphones feature a snug over-ear form with memory foam earpads that fully enclose your ears, immersing you in the sound and isolating you from external noise. These earpads combine with our QuietPoint® technology to deliver hybrid passive and active noise cancelling.
Key Features
- QuietPoint® active noise-cancelling technology greatly reduces environmental noise
- Bluetooth wireless technology with mic and controls built into the earcup for convenient handling of calls, music playback and volume adjustment
- 40 mm drivers deliver high-fidelity audio reproduction
- 1.2 m (3.9') cable provides a wired connection for times when wireless operation is not available or when battery power is low
- Foldable design makes headphones ideal for travel
- Up to 20 hours of continuous Bluetooth and ANC use on a full charge
- Includes 30 cm (1') USB charging cable
- Available in black (ATH-ANC500BTBK) and navy (ATH-ANC500BTNV)
Technical Specifications
Headphones |
Type |
Active noise-cancelling |
Driver Diameter |
40 mm |
Frequency Response |
20 to 20,000 Hz |
Maximum Input Power |
40 mW |
Sensitivity |
96 dB/mW (When noise-cancellation used) 95 dB/mW (When noise-cancellation not used) |
Impedance |
32 ohms |
Battery |
DC 3.7 V lithium polymer battery |
Battery Life |
Max. approx. 20 hours (when Bluetooth and noise-cancellation used) Max. approx. 42 hours (when only noise-cancellation used) |
Weight |
Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz) |
Charging Time |
Approx. 4 hours |
Operating Temperature |
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) |
Microphone Type |
Electret condenser |
Microphone Sensitivity |
-36 dB (1 V/Pa, at 1 kHz) |
Microphone Frequency Response |
50 to 4,000 Hz |
Microphone Polar Pattern |
Omnidirectional |
Accessories Included |
USB charging cable (30 cm (12“), USB Type-A/Micro USB Type-B) Cable (1.2 m (3.9’) / 3.5 mm (1/8”) gold-plated stereo mini-plug, L-shaped) |
Bluetooth® |
Output |
<4.0 mW EIRP |
Operating Range |
approx. 10 m (33’) |