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Creative Aurvana X-Fi

 

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  • User Score (119)
    6.8 6.8 from 119 reviewers
  • Expert Score (8)
    7.3 7.3 from 8 reviewers
  • Value for money (3)
    4.7 4.7 from 3 reviewers
  • Sound quality (2)
    7.8 7.8 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. maximum pc

    maximum pc
    8.0/10
    28 January 2008

    We’ve never liked headphones that use active noise cancellation because they simply mask environmental noise by generating background hiss. But Creative’s Aurvana X-Fi headphones are almost good enough to win us over. Donning the headphones and activating their noise-cancellation circuit instantly silenced the background cacophony created by our building’s HVAC system and myriad nearby computers—and we could barely detect the circuitry used to accomplish the... Read more

    • Active noise-cancellation works well; good sound.
    • Active noise-cancellation still detectable; harshes midrange tones; drains batteries.

  2. HeadphoneInfo.com

    HeadphoneInfo.com
    26 November 2008

    The Creative Aurvana X-Fi headphones are a mixed bag of interesting and lame. We liked the ability to choose to apply different playback augmentation tools, and we’re sure mainstream consumers will as well. The audio quality was pretty average, although the X-Fis have captured the title of ‘Active Noise Cancellation Champ,’ if only for now. We liked the multiple cords, which allowed both portability and cross-room cable connectivity. Read more

  3. Wired

    Wired
    27 October 2008

    Creative’s luxe fancyphones let you toggle surround and noise canceling effects on or off, but the big deal is a button that actually sweetens sounds. The Aurvanas sport a proprietary technology, called X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity, to enhance the audio from music, movies, and games. This is essentially trademarked digital signal processing, similar to DSP effects in computer sound cards and stereo receivers. But X-Fi Xtreme is different because it’s, um, extreme to the max. Read more

    • Full, rich sonic performance. Superb noise canceling thwarted ambient sounds, even when the music stops. Hard shell carrying case protects phones from drunken post-clu...
    • Expensive! Two seconds of silence when switching on effects. Surround effect more like echo chamber when listening to acoustic or acappella music.

  4. fwd.channel5.com

    8.0/10
    1 May 2009

    If you’ve got room in your holiday bags for a plastic sombrero, there should be room for the Aurvana X-Fi. A great commuting gadget too, especially if not all your MP3s are ripped at the highest quality. Read more

    • We would gladly forsake a lifetime of salt and vinegar pretzels and miniature bottles of gin if airlines handed out this noise-cancelling beauties at the start of a fl...
    • Noise-cancelling isn’t as effective as the Sennheisers and Boses of the world, and you’ll either love or hate the artificial spaciousness of the X-Fi treatment (you ca...

  5. TechRadar UK

    TechRadar UK
    8.0/10
    17 October 2008

    But if you're after some really great headphones, regardless of price, and if the idea of annoying fellow commuters appeals to you, these cans are right up your street. They're comfy, the battery life is good, and they sound fantastic. What more could you want? Read more

    • X-Fi makes music and movies sound awesome, CMSS-3D adds a touch of class, Noise cancelling works well
    • The steep price, Sound leakage

  6. Techworld

    Techworld
    31 March 2008

    The Creative Aurvana X-Fi is not inexpensive. But the nearest competitor, Bose's QuietComfort 2, costs just as much and offers half the features. Which would you rather have - headphones that merely block noise, or headphones that block noise and improve your music? The choice is obvious. Read more

  7. PriceRunner

    PriceRunner
    6.0/10
    25 March 2009

    Multi-functional, noise-cancelling, and a tech-geek’s deligh, the Aurvana X-Fi headphones splice together some of Creative’s top techy features. But are they as good as some of their more expensive brethren? Read more

    • Splicing the visual DNA of the Sennheiser PXC 450 with a pair of DJ headphones from Argos, these noise cancellers from Creative are festooned with buttons, blue LEDs a...
    • Like most such technologies, the two sonic processors on here are a bit of a waste of time. The X-Fi arguably adds a bit of body to lacklustre, low bitrate MP3s but yo...

  8. TrustedReviews

    TrustedReviews
    27 November 2008

    I hate flying, I really do, but these headphones really did make the long flight home from Las Vegas considerably more bearable. The noise cancelling is impressive, while the X-Fi CMSS-3D works well when watching movies, helping to create an immersive experience and block out your surroundings. Read more

  9. PC Advisor

    PC Advisor
    7.0/10
    24 September 2008

    The Creative Aurvana X-Fi headphones block external noise and improve audio quality. But cheap they are not. Read more

  10. goodgearguide.com.au

    review.goodgearguide.com.au
    26 November 2008

    Noise-cancelling headphones prevent the roar of jet engines (or PC fans) from marring your listening experience. Creative has now added X-Fi sound card technology to the $300 Aurvana X-Fi noise-cancelling headphones. X-Fi technology promises to restore the original sound quality of music compressed into MP3 files and to convert stereo audio into 3D surround sound. Does it work? Yes and no. Two AAA batteries fuel the headphones. Read more

    • Improve quality of MP3 files, fit comfortably
    • Expensive, surround-sound feature doesn't work well

  • User Reviews

  1. These Headphones WILL BREAK !!!!

    Amazon
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: S. Love, Amazon
    24 March 2010

    I don't normally write reviews, for products. However, I was compelled to write this review after my problems. First of all these headphones WILL BREAK!!! I take exceptional care of my electronics, especially my mobile electronics. I travel alot and having a good pair of noise cancelling headphones is a must. I purchased these creative aurvana headphones because of the combination of sound quality and price. After about 6 months of use, they broke!! Read more

  2. Awesome NC Headphones

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: In-Flight Sanity Restored, J&R
    18 June 2008

    Excellent for use on airplanes. Greatly reduces random noise generated by air flow and engines. Full ear coverage dampens voices and crying babies as well. I fly in and out of Orlando frequently and these headphones have preserved my sanity. I did a lot of research before buying them, comparing them to all the other NC headphones and I'm glad I purchased these. They are easy on batteries, about 20 hours per set of 2 AAA size. Read more

    • Comfortable, Durable, Highly Compatible, Lightweight, Rich Sound
    • A bit large

  3. Great headphones!

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: Haut, Newegg
    21 September 2009

    I had cut out an article from a magazine about 2 years ago that rated the top line noise-cancelling headphones. Their reviewer sampled this pair, the Bose Quietcomfort 2, the Sennheiser PXC 350, and another pair that I don't recall. His assessment was that the Creative Aurvana was hands down the best set. I was a little disappointed that there weren't more positive reviews here on Newegg, and elsewhere. I was already concerned with the price, and wanted to be sure. Read more

    • High quality construction. Ergonomic design fits well on your head, and the cups comfortably enclose around your ears. The leather material used around the cushions of...
    • The price. Even with a $100 instant rebate, which is what I got from Newegg, $200 is a lot of money to spend on headphones. Even with all the great qualities of these ...

  4. Aurvana X-Fi Headphones

    B&H Photo
    10/10
    Reviewer: Paul in Seattle, B&H Photo
    5 January 2009

    On the plane.......awsesome......for computer games, nothing comes close. [...] Considering a second pair! Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! Read more

    • Durable, Good Value, High Quality
    • Battery life

  5. Excellent Product but poor Customer Service

    6.0/10
    Reviewer: snguyen2008, pcmag.com
    6 November 2008

    This is a great product which transformed my experience on a plane (trust me I spend a lot of hours in the sky). But one day, another customer broke the connector of the headest cable while exiting his seat. Since then, I have exchanged numerous emails and phone calls with their tech support offering to BUY a new cable, but I was always answered that they don't sell the cable or replace it. They wanted me to buy a new headeset $300 for a less than $5 cable! Read more

  6. Sound is beautiful but headphones easily break

    epinions.com
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: speedygo, epinions.com
    13 September 2008

    The Creative X-Fi has three types of noise reduction which can be used in any combination to get the Read more

    • Beautiful sound. Three types of noise reduction. Can be used with battery power turned off
    • Headphones will break if you have a large head. Creative does not keep spare parts

  7. Shame

    Amazon
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: F. McDonagh, Amazon
    16 August 2011

    I loved these headphones as they had a great sound and the noise cancelling was fantastic but i have only used them for flying and they have snapped already. I may have had them 18 months but have only used them on 12 flights so am very disappointed with the build quality. Read more

  8. Creative Aurvana X-Fi headphones

    CNET
    Reviewer: CNET
    27 November 2008

    Bought these 2 weeks ago from the Creative online store, delivered less than a week later, wore them for a week at work before one of the plastic clips on the side of the padding dropped off whilst I was wearing them. On inspection looks like when they were put together the screw was done up too tight causing the plastic to crack and split apart once I'd worn them. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

Creative Aurvana X-Fi

The Aurvana X-Fi is a noise canceling headphone set from Creative Labs Inc. that comes in a black and silver color scheme. With the 2 AAA batteries, the Creative Aurvana X-Fi weighs about 250 grams. These noise canceling headphones have on-ear controls for switching the device on and off as well as for adjusting volume levels. It features up to 90% reduction of ambient noises. The noise canceling feature can also be used by itself without an audio source by unplugging the aud…

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Creative Aurvana X-Fi

The Aurvana X-Fi is a noise canceling headphone set from Creative Labs Inc. that comes in a black and silver color scheme. With the 2 AAA batteries, the Creative Aurvana X-Fi weighs about 250 grams. These noise canceling headphones have on-ear controls for switching the device on and off as well as for adjusting volume levels. It features up to 90% reduction of ambient noises. The noise canceling feature can also be used by itself without an audio source by unplugging the audio cable.

The Creative Aurvana X-Fi has 40mm Neodymium drivers and features three proprietary technologies meant to enhance the user’s listening experience: X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity, X-Fi Crystalizer and X-Fi CMSS-3D.

X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity

Creative’s X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity technology restores sound detail and expands the audio source to virtual surround sound.

X-Fi Crystalize

The X-Fi Crystalizer technology improves the quality of compressed audio by enhancing high and low frequencies.

X-Fi CMSS-3D

The Creative Aurvana X-Fi’s X-Fi CMSS-3D technology expands the audio source (stereo MP3s or movies) to simulate surround sound on the headphones.

Accessories

The Creative Aurvana X-Fi has several accessories included in the box. In addition to the black travel case, the headphone set comes with various adapters: a 1/4 inch audio jack adapter; an airplane adapter (two-pronged) that works with most airlines; and an extension cord that goes up to about 5 feet.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Exceptionally quiet with unmatched natural performance Introducing the Creative Aurvana X-Fi ® headphones, the world’s first noise-canceling headphones equipped with X-Fi technology. The noise-cancellation feature lets you enjoy your music without unnecessary distractions and together with the X-Fi technology, gets you set for more thrilling tunes. Change the way you listen to your music, movies and games with the Aurvana X-Fi today.

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    Technology 51MZ0315AA001 Headphones

Release Date

  • First seen
    11 September 2007

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