Creative launches HN-900 and Aurvana X-Fi 2 noise cancelling headphones

Creative Technology Ltd. today announced the new Creative HN-900 headphones, featuring active noise cancellation, which Creative claims reduces ambient noise by up to 85 percent. The Creative HN-900 headphones also feature an in-line microphone and switch for convenient one-click voice communication on the iPhone, and 40 mm Neodymium drivers and gold-plated plugs for outstanding audio playback. Dual-mode usage allows active noise-cancellation for up to 40 hours by a single AAA alkaline battery or in passive mode without power. The HN-900 is priced at $99.99 (Rs.5,200) and the X-Fi 2 is priced at $199.99 (Rs.10,200).

The new Aurvana series

The Aurvana X-Fi 2 Noise-Canceling Headphones features active noise cancellation that reduces ambient noise by up to 90 percent, along with X-Fi audio technology for improved sound quality and a virtual surround sound effect. The Creative X-Fi Crystalizer uses algorithms to make any digital audio sound better by intelligently and selectively restoring the highs and lows that were lost during MP3 or other compression. The X-Fi CMSS-3D virtually transforms stereo headphone playback into the more immersive listening experience of a surround sound speaker system. Users can independently select noise cancellation, X-Fi Crystalizer, X-Fi CMSS-3D and volume with convenient controls on the headphones. All of the technologies can be enjoyed together for up to nine hours using two AAA batteries. The headphones can also be used without audio technologies in passive mode.

Highlights of the  Creative HN-900:

• 40 mm Neodymium magnet drivers

• Frequency Response of 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz

• Noise Reduction Level of -18 dB (85%)

• Impedance of 290 ohms

• Sensitivity at 1 kHz of 100 dB/mW

Microphone:

• Omni-directional

• Frequency Response of 100 Hz ~ 10 kHz

• Impedance of <2.2 kohms

• Sensitivity at 1 kHz of -38 dBV/Pa

• Cable length of 1.5m detachable with inline microphone

• Approximate battery life of up to 40 hours from 1 x AAA alkaline battery.

• Product weight of 168 grams

Highlights X-Fi 2:

• 40 mm Neodymium magnet drivers

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

• Noise Reduction Level: 20 dB

• Impedance: 450 ohms (on), 72 ohms (off)

• Sensitivity (1 kHz): 105 dB/mW (on), 95 dB/mW (off)

• Oxygen-Free Copper cables

• Gold-plated connectors, including airline adapter

• 1.5m (5 ft) standard cable and 1.5m (5 ft) extension (iPhone compatible)