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Creative Aurvana Ace and Aurvana Ace 2 MEMS earphones announced

Creative has announced the Aurvana Ace and Aurvana Ace 2, two sets of true wireless earphones featuring solid-state all-silicon MEMS-based drivers. Existing headphones use decades-old manufacturing techniques to produce their drivers. MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) essentially employs microfabrication techniques more commonly used in semiconductor production to produce tiny, uniform drivers. The Solid-State Drivers installed in the … [Read more…]

Creative Outlier Free Pro

Verdict The Creative Outlier Free Pro offers good, but not best in class bone conduction sound on land and in the water for less money than the swim-proof headphone competition. Pros Comfortable to wear for long periods Easy to switch between Bluetooth and music player modes Good battery performance Cons Battery drop at louder volumes … [Read more…]

Creative Zen Hybrid

Verdict A solid pair of over-ear noise-cancelling headphones from the Creative, the Zen Hybrid features a clear, detailed audio performance and effective noise-cancellation at an affordable price, though those who enjoy bassy music should steer clear. Pros Affordable price Clear, detailed audio Effective noise-cancellation Solid wireless performance Cons Plastic build quality Weak bass response Below … [Read more…]