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Creative Zen Aurvana

review DATE:07.17.06

Creative Zen Aurvana
Earphones Creative Zen In Case

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By Mike Kobrin

Creative'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 the bank. The Zen Aurvana earphones offer a good combination of comfort and compactness, and their sound quality stacks up well against the competition.

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Company

Creative Labs Inc

http://us.creative.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $99.99 Direct
  • Type: In-Canal
  • Sealing: Sealed
  • Noise-canceling: Passive
  • Maximum SPL: 115 dB
  • Impedance: 42 ohms
  • Weight: 0.45 oz

Bottom Line

These ultracompact Zen Aurvana earphones block noise better than most. They sound very good, but the cable thump and wind noise make them better for commuting than for walking around town.

Pros

Compact and lightweight. Very good noise isolation. Very good overall sound quality.

Cons

You hear cable thump and wind whistling when you're walking around.

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