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Manufacturer: Creative Part number: 51MZ0270AA002
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- User reviews
- Specifications
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- Bottom Line:
- If you need lightweight and quality in-ear earphones for under $100, check out the Creative Aurvanas, which match up quite well against the Shure E2cs.
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CNET editors' review
Creative Zen Aurvana price range: $43.99
- Reviewed by: James Kim
- Reviewed on: 06/26/2006
- Released on: 06/20/2006
The good: Lightweight, durable, and low profile; comfortable fit; good noise-blocking capability and balanced clean sound.
The bad: Should come with foam earbud option and 1/4" adapter jack
The bottom line: If you need lightweight and quality in-ear earphones for under $100, check out the Creative Aurvanas, which match up quite well against the Shure E2cs.
User reviews
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Very pleased with these
by sidewinder on July 4, 2006
Pros: Good fit (for me) good sound balance and clairity and great audio isolation
Cons: May not be comfortable for some
Summary: I had these on pre-order from J&R last week and was quite happy to have them at my front door in time for a flight I had last ...
Summary: I had these on pre-order from J&R last week and was quite happy to have them at my front door in time for a flight I had last Friday. Since then I have been to busy places (Eaton Center in Toronto on Canada Day) On air planes, on LRTs and mowed the lawn with these small gems.
I found them quite comfortable and the mediums were a perfect fit for my ears. The plugs are rounded to help make them a little more comfortable than other Silicon canalphones that I have used.
The sound on these is quite good. My one worry with these was that the midrange would be lacking, as I have bought many other earphones in this pricerange that lacked in that range. The bass is also quite nice, not overpowering, and not too week. Finaly, the highs were crisp and clear.
The sound isolation is also quite good, I was isolated on the airplane, at Eaton Center and while mowing the lawn to such a degree that my volume setting never passed 13 (out of 25 on a Zen Vision:M) whereas the stock earbuds for the Zen required me to go up to 23 while mowing the lawn.
The cleaning utensil was very handy when I forgot to clean my ear one day, but a Q-Tip does a better job faster.
I feel that I have gotten great value out of my purchase and would highly recommed these, so long as your ears can accomodate them.8 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not Durable
by elyas2007 on April 13, 2008
Pros: Good sound quality
Cons: Poorly Made
Summary: Creative Zen Aurvana is not durable. After using it careful for 5 months it stopped working. This reason is loose wiring inside the protective coat. The sound comes and goes ...
Summary: Creative Zen Aurvana is not durable. After using it careful for 5 months it stopped working. This reason is loose wiring inside the protective coat. The sound comes and goes when I wiggle the cable. This is not covered by the warranty as they call it "normal wear and tear". When I checked Creative forum, I found out that I was not alone as some people have the problem.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent, but not for the retail price tag.
by TNHD on June 26, 2007
Pros: nice design, fits well, great sound
Cons: Could be better at low sounds. A bit overpriced.
Summary: I compared these with stock ipod, my big Sennheissers, Koss Porta Pro, Sony gym headphones and Creatives EP-630.
For in ear headphones, they sound great, but not as good as ...Summary: I compared these with stock ipod, my big Sennheissers, Koss Porta Pro, Sony gym headphones and Creatives EP-630.
For in ear headphones, they sound great, but not as good as my full ear headphones. Much better than stock ipod. Cleaner and crisper than the Creative EP-630's. (BTW, the EP-630's are amazing for the money they cost)Updated
You really have to try and see what you prefer. At first I couldn't believe the horrible sound these types of headphones were producing, but after fiddling a bit and twisting while putting them in, the sound was excellent. Bass is much better if they are a bit deeper in your ear canal.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good sound (while it lasts)
by scotton30 on April 12, 2008
Pros: Well-balanced sound, comfortable and secure fit, light weight.
Cons: Sound becomes muffled and then almost cuts out completely in either/both sides after approx. three hours continuous use.
Summary: I wanted a more flat-respone IEM from the Sennheiser CX 300 that didn't cost significantly more. I tried the Shure E2c but found them to be bulky and challenging ...
Summary: I wanted a more flat-respone IEM from the Sennheiser CX 300 that didn't cost significantly more. I tried the Shure E2c but found them to be bulky and challenging to fit. The Aurvanas do meet those needs. Unfortunately after trying two pairs I can say that they are not a good choice for prolonged listening. With both products, the sound became muffled and then almost silent in either or both sides after a few hours. They will recover after being left in the open for a half hour or longer, only to conk out again after the next thre-hour listening binge. A sales associate at Best Buy thinks the wiring in the earpieces expands from body heat, leading to a drop in the audio signal.
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After spending more time with the earphones I have found that I can wear them for a long period of time without any problems. It seems that the problem occurs if I eat a meal while wearing them. Shortly after eating is when the sound starts to diminish. I imagine vibration/jaw movement causes this. I would now rate the Aurvanas at 8.3.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good sound quality
by dkehoe17 on July 13, 2007
Pros: good sound quality, decent noise cancellation
Cons: cord is short and thin, seems likely to break in the future, included ear buds are smallish
Summary: I purchased these because my pair of Shure E2C's stopped working. The Zen Aurvana earbuds compare favorably in my opinion.
What I like: I listen to primarily rock music, ...Summary: I purchased these because my pair of Shure E2C's stopped working. The Zen Aurvana earbuds compare favorably in my opinion.
What I like: I listen to primarily rock music, and the sound quality is excellent. They fit relatively comfortably in my ear, although the largest ear buds included are still a bit small for my apparently oversized ear canal. While the cord is thinner than the E2C's it still does not tangle easily, which is a plus.
Negatives: Besides the aforementioned smallishness of the ear buds, the aurvana's cord seems like it is prone to breaking down easily in the future after months of heavy usage, although that's still speculation at this point. The cord could have been a few inches longer as well.
All in all, for the money I paid I'm very pleased with the quality of these earbuds and I would recommend them for someone looking for very good sound at a reasonable price. (I paid $15 for a replacement plan in case they break down, which I'm betting these will).1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent headphones
by firestorm23 on April 22, 2007
Pros: Excellent sound, comfortable,good bass
Cons: audio jack is not 90 degrees angled
Summary: Let me just say i have three types of in ear canal phones.So In my opinion i have a good sense of where these headphones rank.my other pairs ...
Summary: Let me just say i have three types of in ear canal phones.So In my opinion i have a good sense of where these headphones rank.my other pairs are Shure E2c's and Senhisers cx300.The Aruvana combines the best of both these two.The aurvana fit more comfortably than myE2c's and they provide just as good or better sound.The kit includes a nice elegant carrying case ,spare
ear seals and a wax cleaner device to remove ear wax.The cord is more sturdy than my cx'300's and the plugg is gold tipped. My only gripe with these headphones is the the 3.5 mm jack is not a L type jack.The cord just comes off the plug which means it may in the future mean it is prone to bending the cord. I don't have a pair of E3"cs to compare it to but for the price of these phones it means very good value.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Case accessory bad
by oildriller on December 27, 2006
Pros: Sounds great
Cons: Case no good
Summary: Earphones are great. The problem is the case. There is no place to put the ear wax pick, spare buds, or airplane plug adapter. I know these will get lost ...
Summary: Earphones are great. The problem is the case. There is no place to put the ear wax pick, spare buds, or airplane plug adapter. I know these will get lost when I fly. Kind of obvious, isn't it? Why couldn't they have put some indentations in the case to store these?
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Look for Creative EP630.
by sarkar1208 on March 17, 2009
Pros: Creative EP630 provide excellent bass and its as good as Creative Zen Aurvana at much lesser price.
Cons: Creative EP630 is not so much comfortable in ear.
Summary: Creative EP630 is as good as Zen Aurvana and EP630 comes at very cheap price which make it a very good buy.
Summary: Creative EP630 is as good as Zen Aurvana and EP630 comes at very cheap price which make it a very good buy.
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This is a great sounding pair of earphones
by rdturner127 on March 6, 2009
Pros: Great bass response. Clear, crisp highs and decent mid-range response.
Cons: A little pricey.
Summary: I've tried a lot of earphones, including the Etymotic ER6-i, Shure SE310 and E4C, Sennheiser and Sony earphones, and I must say the Creative Zen Aurvana earbuds are one ...
Summary: I've tried a lot of earphones, including the Etymotic ER6-i, Shure SE310 and E4C, Sennheiser and Sony earphones, and I must say the Creative Zen Aurvana earbuds are one of my first two favorites. They deliver a clear, crisp, warm sound whether I'm playing jazz, classical or hip hop. And, unlike with the Etymotics, their bass response is superb. What I like most about these headphones is that symbols sound like symbols, high hats like high hats, and violins like violins, and, at the same time, the sound is rich and balanced.
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very good earphones. fits good in ears
by ulhas_sm on September 2, 2008
Pros: ergonomic design, light weight
Cons: bass low..
Summary: heard for the first time.. felt good.. the design is good.. and the sound quality is very good
Summary: heard for the first time.. felt good.. the design is good.. and the sound quality is very good
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Creative
- Part number: 51MZ0270AA002
- Description: Hit the streets with high fidelity audio. The Creative ZEN AURVANA In-Ear Earphones are premium earphones that significantly reduce up to 90% of ambient noise. Ergonomically designed, the ZEN AURVANA In-Ear Earphones completely transforms your listening experience. Powered by efficient Balanced Armature drivers, the earphones are acoustically tuned for exceptional audio performance.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Recommended Use The noise canceling feature keeps out ambient sounds on buses and airplanes. Plus, they are portable for easy transport.
- Product Type Headphones
- Weight 0.5 oz
- Recommended Use Digital player
- Additional Features Noise canceling circuit
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz
- Sensitivity 115 dB
- Impedance 42 Ohm
Remote Control
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Headphones cable - Integrated - 4 ft
- Included Accessories Carrying case,
Airplane adapter,
Cleaning tool,
6 earpads Power
- Power Device None
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Creative
- Address:
1901 McCarthy Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035, Milpitas, CA 95035 - Phone: 800-998-1000
