Creative Announces New HN-900 and Aurvana X-Fi 2 Active Noise-Canceling Headphones

Milpitas, Calif., Jan. 24, 2012 - Creative Technology Ltd today announced the new Creative HN-900 headphones, which utilize active noise cancellation to reduce 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 40mm 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.

Creative today also introduced the Aurvana X-Fi® 2 Noise-Canceling Headphones, which utilize active noise cancellation to reduce ambient noise by up to 90 percent, and feature X-Fi audio technology for improved sound quality and a virtual surround sound effect that is ideal for watching in-flight entertainment. The Creative X-Fi Crystalizer utilizes 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 Creative 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 beenjoyed together for up to nine hours from two AAA batteries. The headphones can also be used without audio technologies in passive mode.

Technical Specifications of the Creative HN-900 Headphones

40mm Neodymium magnet drivers
Frequency Response of 20Hz ~ 20kHz
Noise Reduction Level of -18dB (85%)
Impedance of 290ohms*
Sensitivity at 1kHz of 100dB/mW*

Microphone

Omni-directional
Frequency Response of 100Hz ~ 10kHz
Impedance of 2.2kohms
Sensitivity at 1kHz of -38dBV/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

* Specifications measured in active Noise Cancellation mode

Technical Specifications of the Creative Aurvana X-Fi 2

40mm Neodymium magnet drivers
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Noise Reduction Level: 20dB
Impedance: 450ohms (on), 72ohms (off)
Sensitivity (1kHz): 105dB/mW (on), 95dB/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)

Pricing and Availability

The Creative HN-900 noise-canceling headphones are now available at creative.com and InMotion Entertainment at the suggested retail price of US$99.99. The Creative Aurvana X-Fi noise-canceling headphones will be available in February 2012 at the suggested retail price of US$199.99.

For more information please visit creative.com/headphones.

About Creative

Creative is a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products. Famous for its Sound Blaster® sound cards and for launching the multimedia revolution, Creative is now driving digital entertainment on the PC platform with products like its highly acclaimed ZEN® MP3 and portable media players. Creative's innovative hardware, proprietary technology, applications and services leverage the Internet, enabling consumers to experience high-quality digital entertainment - anytime, anywhere.