Creative Aurvana In-Ear3 / In-Ear3 Plus

sound, design, comfort, durability, portability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Great noise isolation ; Good sound clarity ; Cable isn't ridiculously long ; Comes with a case

Rubbery cables ; A bit pricey

Dual balanced armature drivers make these high-end earphones sound great, but they’re not the best in their price range

Creative's Aurvana In-Ear3 Plus is the update to the already pretty solid Aurvana In-Ear3, only improved with slightly different materials and given a richer finish. The biggest change is with the main cable itself, which is no longer a rubber material...

The Creative Aurvana In-Ear3 Plus headphones do fall down in one key area though, and that's finding a good fit to make the most of the earphones. As these earbuds position the cable over your ear, it might take some getting used to, especially if...

Creative's tip-top Aurvana In-Ear3 Plus headphones are a joy to hear and push top sound directly into your ear, but they are a little pricey at £129.99, and getting the right fit can be a pain. If you like over-ear cable loops and want some premium...

Crisp, clear audio with moderate bass—more or less a flat response-style sound signature. Inline remote and mic are separate for clearer calls and easier operation of remote.

Bass response can seem quite thin on certain tracks, and distort at high volumes.

Performance and Conclusions On tracks with intense sub-bass content, like T he Knife's "Silent Shout," the Aurvana In-Ear3 Plus delivers a solid bass response—nothing is overly boosted. At top volume levels on both the sound source and the earphones...

• Loud sound output ; • Precise Mids and lows ; • Plenty of accessories included ; • Tough braided quality wire ; • Tangle free

• Volume remote quality could be better ; • Shrill at max output ; • Standard bass output

High sound output, robust build and an admiring packaging define the Creative Aurvana In-Ear3 Plus earphones. The earphones does offer good sound output, but once in a while the sound could be ear piercing. Mids are the finest and the lows are...

Excellent sound quality, sophisticated design for executives, priced right

Not everyone may like how the earpiece goes into your ear

Fantastic frequency response; Wide array of sleeves

No remote or mic

When it comes to entry-level headphones, very few cans give you a combination of performance and value like the Creative Aurvana In-Ear3s. Sure, they don’t give you the super-low distortion that audiophiles prize, but overall they’re a fantastic first...

Creative are a company whose name means something different to many people. For some they are a manufacturer of audio cards for PC, including the exceptional Titanium HD. For others they are at the forefront of portable media players with their Zen...