Archive for the 'Creative' Category
Creative Zen Aurvana
Tuesday, July 18th, 2006Creative’s new Zen Aurvana noise-isolating earphones ($99.99 direct) fit nicely into a category inhabited by products such as the Etymotic ER6i, the Shure E2c, and the Ultimate Ears super.fi 3 Studio. Put simply, they block unwanted noise very effectively by acting as earplugs and provide far better sound quality than stock earbuds, all without breaking [...]
Creative Zen Aurvana
Tuesday, June 27th, 2006With in-ear headphones all the rage now, it didn’t surprise us when audio-centric Creative Labs joined the fun with the launch of its own Zen Aurvana in-ear earphones. Already available in Asia a few weeks before their U.S. launch, the $99 “anti-iPod black” pair are extremely lightweight (0.46 ounces) and low profile, and they sound [...]
Creative HN505
Tuesday, May 30th, 2006Active noise-canceling headphones aren’t for audiophiles. They’re for travelers caught between the roar of jet engines and their aversion to plugged ears. Those ear-worn voyagers will find compact, affordable solace in the Creative HN505 headphones ($39.99 list with soft travel bag and dual/mono airplane adapter).
Creative CB2530
Monday, May 29th, 2006Over the last year or so, a number of headphone manufacturers have adapted Bluetooth wireless technology for their portable models. And when you stop and think about it, eliminating the wires from portable headphones makes a lot of sense–no more tangled, dangling, or broken cables. Creative’s Bluetooth entry, the CB2530, lists for $150, which is [...]
