Thanks for that info! I read many reviews on the ATH-ANC23, and some people commented on the odd cord lengths that makes the electronics box sit halfway between the ear and the waist. I guess this issue wasn't a deal breaker for you? Did you find any ways to work around the problem?

I am trying to decide between the ATH-ANC7B and the ATH-M50 for listening to music and noise cancelling (active or passive) on an airplane ride between the US and India. I have heard that the noise cancelling really lowers the quality of the audio. Also, I have never used neutral headphones (I...