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3.0 stars
"Good sound (while it lasts)"
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 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.Updated
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.
Where to buy
Creative Zen Aurvana:
$93.45 - $109.99
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