[disillusion]

Hello, newbie here (but have been lurking for a while). Just saw this on Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/03/creative-aurvana-ifa-2013/), maybe some people will be interested?
 

Creative Aurvana Platinum

Creative Aurvana Gold

Creative Aurvana Live!2

Aurvana Live!

GENERAL
Wearing Style	Over-the-Ear​	Over-the-Ear​	Over-the-Ear​	Over-the-Ear​
Weight	332g (11.7oz)​	292g (10.3oz)​	255g (9oz)​	210g (7.4oz)​
Adjustable Headband	Yes​	Yes​	Yes​	Yes​
Color	Silver Brown​	Black Gold​	Black Dark Chrome  Black Dark Red Chrome​	Black​
Included Accessories	1 airplane adapter  1 detachable flat audio cable, 2.5mm-to-3.5mm gold-plated stereo plug (1.2m)  1 USB charging cable (1m / 3.3ft)  1 durable travel pouch​	1 airplane adapter  1 detachable flat audio cable, 2.5mm-to-3.5mm gold-plated stereo plug (1.2m)  1 USB charging cable (1m / 3.3ft)  1 durable travel pouch​	1 soft microfiber travel pouch  1 detachable flat audio cable with inline microphone and a 1-button remote with volume adjustment, 2.5mm-to-3.5mm gold-plated 4-pole plug (1.2m)​	1 set of 1.5m (4.9 ft) extension cable, 6.3mm (0.25 in) stereo adapter  1 travel pouch​
SPECIFICATIONS
Product Type	Wireless Headset​	Wireless Headset​	Wired Headset​	Wired Headphones​
Inline Control	-​	-​	Yes​	-​
Volume Control	Yes​	Yes​	Yes​	-​
Active Noise Cancellation	Up to 20dB (90%) with quad microphones​	Up to 17dB (85%) with dual microphones​	-​	-​
Noise Isolation	-​	-​	-​	Yes​
aptX	Yes​	Yes​	-​	-​
Drivers	50mm (1.97 inches) Neodymium magnet​	40mm (1.57 inches) Neodymium magnet​	40mm (1.57 inches) Neodymium magnet with composite Bio-Cellulose diaphragm​	40mm (1.57 inches) Neodymium magnet​
Frequency Response	10Hz ~ 25kHz​	15Hz ~ 22kHz​	10Hz ~ 30KHz​	10Hz ~ 30KHz​
Sensitivity	105dB/mW​	105dB/mW​	105dB/mW​	103dB/mW​
Connector Type	Bluetooth 3.0​	Bluetooth 3.0​	2.5mm-to-3.5mm gold-plated 4-pole plug  Compatible with the latest smartphones and tablets supporting 3.5mm 4-pole connector (CTIA standard). Functions may vary among devices. It is not recommended to use on a device with regular stereo or 3-pole socket.​	3.5mm (0.13 inches) Connector​
Cable Length	1.2m / 3.9ft​	1.2m / 3.9ft​	1.2m / 3.9ft​	1.2m / 3.9ft​
Cable Style	Detachable flat audio cable​	Detachable flat audio cable​	Detachable Oxygen-Free Copper flat cable, 1.2m​	Oxygen-Free Copper cable​
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes​	Yes​	-​	-​
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
Type of Battery	Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, 3.7V, 620mAh​	Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, 3.7V, 620mAh​	-​	-​
Battery Life	Charge time: 2 hours  Play time: 15 hours  Talk time: 21 hours (without ANC)​	Charge time: 2 hours  Play time: 15 hours  Talk time: 21 hours (without ANC)​	-​	-​
MICROPHONE SPECIFICATIONS (*HEADSETS ONLY)
Frequency Response	-​	-​	100Hz ~ 10kHz​	-​
Sensitivity	-​	-​	- 42dBV / Pa​	-​
Detachable	No​	No​	Yes​	-​
RECOMMENDED USAGE
Wireless Streaming	Yes​	Yes​	-​	-​
Music/Movies	Yes​	Yes​	Yes​	Yes​
Gaming	-​	-​	-​	Yes​
Chats	Yes​	Yes​	Yes​	-​

from the UK Creative site.
 
ps I hope I posted in the right forum.

 

[kjk1281]

Thanks for posting this! While I'm excited for the CAL! 2, I can't help but be disappointed that the Gold and Platinum (with their Bluetooth and ANC) are a bit of a missed opportunity for Creative. Assuming these are OEMed by Foster, these could have been the true D2000 / D5000 successors everybody's been waiting for.
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[disillusion]

Well on the product page it does say you can use the Platinum and the Gold in wired and passive mode.
http://uk.creative.com/p/headphones-headsets/creative-aurvana-platinum
http://uk.creative.com/p/headphones-headsets/creative-aurvana-gold

 

[jant71]

Looks like a 2.5mm to 3.5mm. Shame 3.5 to 3.5 would have given more options.
 
They also look like the new Denons in some ways. So, seems like the Foster relationship continues.

 

[MrScratch]

I'm really interested in the Aurvana Platinum (at least I hope it won't sound like crap with the ANC on

). I've been looking for a non-overpriced decent bluetooth+ANC headphone ("overpriced" and "noise canceling" can't stand in the same sentence

) and I was consistently waiting for a price drop on the Ziks. Maybe I'll be able to snatch a pair of those with a pre-order deal... Who knows!

 

[Magicman74]

Those drivers sure look like the D2000/5000/7000 to me, might be a good thing here if the price is right. I'll bite on the 2's cable has to go tho.

 

[kjk1281]

Well on the product page[COLOR=000080] it does say you can use the Platinum and the Gold in wired and passive mode.[/COLOR]
http://uk.creative.com/p/headphones-headsets/creative-aurvana-platinum
http://uk.creative.com/p/headphones-headsets/creative-aurvana-gold

Indeed, but I'd rather all of my cash go to better drivers than Bluetooth or ANC. Notice how "bio-cellulose" is absent from the driver description of the Platinum and Gold (though it's also missing from the CAL! 1 :rolleyes: ).

 

[Magicman74]

Indeed, but I'd rather all of my cash go to better drivers than Bluetooth or ANC. Notice how "bio-cellulose" is absent from the driver description of the Platinum and Gold (though it's also missing from the CAL! 1 :rolleyes: ).

It's on the CAL, just up top

Aurvana Live!
Music Headphones

High-definition playback from bio-cellulose drivers and lightweight comfort with high-gloss finish and sophisticated design.

 

[kjk1281]

Thanks for pointing that out.

It's pretty sad how many of the Engadget comments are completely writing off Creative despite how good the CAL!s are. Have they even tried them before?

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

If LustEnvy = MadLustEnvy, keep fighting the good fight, sir. I couldn't handle such ignorance myself... :veryevil:

 

[Magicman74]

Thanks for pointing that out.

It's pretty sad how many of the Engadget comments are completely writing off Creative despite how good the CAL!s are. Have they even tried them before?

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

If LustEnvy = MadLustEnvy, keep fighting the good fight, sir. I couldn't handle such ignorance myself... :veryevil:

Most likely not, could be Beat/M50 Fanboy's just trash talking. From what it looks like to me, Is at lest the Live 2's are kinda using the D600 as a framework for their styling but the drivers look like D2000/5000's. I'm in for a 2 live for sure, the price looks great, and the Live 1 is still my 2nd favorite can under 130 or so. Looks like a no-Brainer my wallet.

 

[wafflezz]

...Did I read that right? Frequency response on the CAL2 is from 100hz to 10khz?
Oh my
 

 

[kjk1281]

That's for the mic. The headphone response is listed at 10 Hz - 30 kHz.

 

[BillsonChang007]

I was hoping the Gold and Platinum to be in fully passive mode as well! Even if it allow us to do so, the circuit in the headphone will still affect the sound even so slightly. Anyway, I'm still extremely excited to see how those 3 headphones sound xD

Billson

 

[zzffnn]

Interesting to see that the Gold and the Platinum have aptX lossless wireless. They are not cheap though and drivers/sound are unknown.

The Live!2 has efficient biocellulose drivers, flat-folding cups and detachable cable. But it is: 1) Not cheap like Live!1 ($172 retail); 2) 50 g Heavier and 3) With minimal headband padding.

 

[BillsonChang007]

Interesting to see that the Gold and the Platinum have aptX lossless wireless. They are not cheap though and drivers/sound are unknown.

The Live!2 has efficient biocellulose drivers, flat-folding cups and detachable cable. But it is: 1) Not cheap like Live!1 ($172 retail); 2) 50 g Heavier and 3) With minimal headband padding.

Will just have to wait for the price to drop xD $172 are not that bad at least it's still under $200 price bracket

Billson