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TStarGermany

BEST VALUE for the moneys

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By TStarGermany

Pros: Nicely detailed, laid back, broad and even frequency bandwidth

Cons: Deep bass is slightly unprecise, some classic orchestra can be a bit squishy

BEST VALUE FOR MONEY Finally I can send my Superlux 668B where they belong - into the trashcan. Due to a discount at the german Creative store website, I was able to order the Aurvana Live for 49€ (equals ~62$). Optics/Haptics Lots of plastic, but seems durable and well crafted, also nice to look at. Dueto the little weight and the well adjustable headband, they're superbly comfortable, even for guys with bull shaped skulls (like me^^). Sound : The good The Aurvana Live! has no real weakness. The sound is very nicely detailed and staged, it can reach quite low and has no breakaways -up or down- anywhere the frequency range. Voices are soft and detailed as well, very slightly taken back...
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utkusu

CAL!s in brief

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By utkusu

Pros: comfort, sq, bass

Cons: bass, build quality, isolation

These are wonderful hidden gems of headphone world. Using the same guts as the renowned D1001k they produce a bass driven warm sound without any bass bleed to midrange. Midrange is also well-done, male vocals especially. Treble is nice and has the occasional spark when needed. Presentation is adequate for closed headphones. Overall, the sound signature is quite fun for most genres, the only problem I had with them is the extra messy and fast metal pieces. The reason is that bass is not well controlled. I sense that -though I am no expert-, these are not technically most proficient headphones even in their price range.   Comfort is probably unbeatable. Build is decent but a bit...
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cocolinho

Very good headphones to start with... and to keep!

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By cocolinho

Pros: sound quality, comfort, lightweight, price

Cons: isolation, break-in needed

So so good headphones for the price, same as Denon D1001 which was 2/3 times more expensive. Needs to break in to sound at its best.Will give you a flavor of Denon D2000 sounds. Unbelievable value; Highly recommanded 
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danieldigitally

Denon sound at an accessible price

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By danieldigitally

Pros: detail, comfort, rounded low end

Cons: earpads could be larger

I've owned quite a few cans and ended up really digging the sound of Denon headphones. With a pair of AHD-2000's at home, I wanted something just as fun at work. I've auditioned the Audio-Technica M50, Koss DJ-100, AKG 240S, AKG 44, and Triple.Fi Pro's connected to a uDAC for work. The DJ-100's were good, albeit a bit dark. The sibilance in the AKG's were too fatiguing and the AKG 44, though incredibly inexpensive with the Guitar Center deal under $20, lacked body. The M50's, though excellent at their price point, weren't as detailed as I liked. Triple.Fi's are great but I realized I wanted a pair of cans at work. Ultimately I wanted a fun, detailed pair of headphones under $100. ...
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LizardKing1

Great deal

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By LizardKing1

Pros: Warm, bassy sound, but with plenty of detail. Amazing price-quality ratio

Cons: If there are any cons... small cups

As you probably know by now, these have the same driver as the now deceased DENON ADH1001, created by Foster. They look the same, I actually like the glossy black plastic of these more. The cups are a bit small and sometimes hurt me since I use ear piercings, but this if you don't I doubt you'll have problems. The pads itself are very soft. Isolation is less than most closed headphones, but you trade that for a large soundstage.   The bass extends very deep and there's plenty, I tested it with some tracks I know to contain bone-shaking sub-bass. The mid-bass is very pronunciated, making the beats above the rest of the music a bit. The mids are good, recessed but clean....
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Jlox1

Creative Aurvana Live!

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By Jlox1

Pros: Comfortable, Bass, Price

Cons: Design, No Folding, Y Cable

When you do hours of research and actually go and spend your money on something that cost more than you wanted to spend, you aren't exactly "thrilled" about taking it everywhere with you on daily commutes. Which is why after dishing out $100+ on a pair of Shure Headphones I decided to search for a pair of headphones that sounded great, and I didn't mind taking everywhere. They arrived on December 29th meaning I have had about 2 1/2 weeks with them and so far I have do not have many negative things to say about these headphones.    Starting off I bought these new for $65 on Amazon, although they normally retail anywhere around $70-$100. When I started looking for my "Daily"...
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gregoire

Comfortable bargain cans

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By gregoire

Pros: Really comfortable, great isolation

Cons: Brand?

After reading reviews here and learning about the Denon drivers, i went for a pair of these for the office. They are surprisingly comfortable to wear, the soft pleather pads perfectly covering the ears, with the only discomfort issue being that your ears warm up a bit after a while. Great sound isolation from outside. Short cord length makes them portable - I quite often wash the car wearing these cans, and the short cord means no snagging etc.   The headband plastic looks a little fragile, i'm not sure these could live in and out of a bag, also the cable is a little thin and the jack surround is poorly glued in place (although that flaw allows me to plug it into my iphone4...
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NA Blur

Aurvana Live vs the M50

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By NA Blur

Pros: Comfort, Bass, Warm Sound, Short Cord

Cons: Lack of Imaging, Lack of Highs

Creative Aurvana Live   Cost: $60 US Recommended: YES   Compared against my Audio Technica ATH-M50's   Looks: Simply designed with no extra flair sans some reflective ear cups. Each ear cup is clearly labeled for left and right. Leather ear pads, a slim headband, and 3ft rubber insulated cord finish off the Aurvana Live   Construction: The cord is nice and durable and the stereo connector is small enough to fit into my ipod ( with plastic cover ). The cord is Y-terminated into the ear cups and is not removable. Both ear cups swivel using two small screws per side which is nice, but I would still use some Loctite to ensure not losing the screws....
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Xhakhal

Alive! With the sound of...

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By Xhakhal

Pros: Comfortable, not a sound slips out, gorgeous, great sound quality, affordable, durable

Cons: Can become uncomfortable after long use

As we always remember the last words the longest, let's begin with the complaints:    My main beef with these are that they don't have a removable cord, and that the cord exits from both ears - these head phones are way too good to waste on a bad cord that glitches after just 6 months of use. Also, the headband is rather hard and presses uncomfortably on your head if you keep them on for a few hours in a row.   So! With that out of the way - the good stuff: These are simply amazing. I love them. They close comfortably and perfectly around the ear, the sound is perfect and practically none of it slips out even if you put them on loud. These babies should last you a lifetime if...
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