The newest accessories on the block for audiophiles are the recently launched Creative HN-900 and Aurvana X-Fi 2 headphones. Incorporated with noise-cancelling technology, the former can be attached to the iPhone for making and receiving voice calls or listening to music.
Dressed in a jet black shade, the HN-900’s active noise-cancellation feature works through the tiny microphones embedded in the earcups that keep track of the surrounding sound and help in electronically eliminating the ambient noise by up to 85 percent. It possesses an in-line microphone that is said to deliver crystal clear audio quality and which comes equipped with a switch for answering incoming calls with a mere click.
Ubergizmo reports that this pair of headphones operates on an AAA alkaline battery which provides the juice for up to 40 hours. Those who frequently travel by air could find the accompanying airplane adapter useful as it facilitates connection with almost all types of in-flight entertainment systems.
The fresh aural peripheral is also easy to store during travel as its earcups can be folded flat, in a compact position. The embedded 40mm Neodymium drivers have supposedly been tuned by acoustic experts for producing some decent sound quality. Furthermore, the 1.5m long detachable cable is integrated with gold-plated plugs that make it apt for usage with most kinds of media players and mobile phones.
Besides this audio accessory, another pair of headphones which recently emerged from the company’s stable is the Creative Aurvana X-Fi 2. Incorporated with Creative X-Fi CMSS-3D technology, it boasts of features like the X-Fi Crystalizer and X-Fi CMSS-3D. The peripheral offers 9 hours of usage by employing a single AAA battery and claims to deliver high quality sound.
The Creative HN-900 headphones price is tagged at $99, whereas the Creative Aurvana X-Fi 2 price is noted to be higher at $199.99.