Creative HN-900 Noise Cancelling Headphones

by Creative

• Earcups electronically cancel out the ambient noise by up to 85% for you to enjoy your entertainment in total bliss.
• Comes with an inline microphone and switch for a convenient one-click call function on an iPhone
• Headphone cable comes with gold-plated plugs compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod or ZEN music players; can be unplugged from the headphones if desired
• Single AAA alkaline battery can power the active noise cancellation function for up to 40 hours
• Comes with an airplane adapter for you to connect the headphones to most in-flight entertainment systems

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 2.4 x 9.2 inches ; 12.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B005YR0X4W
• Item model number: EF0540
• Batteries 1 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 23, 2011

Product Description

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Shut out the din in your air cabin or make clear voice calls on your iPhone with the Creative HN-900 noise-canceling headphones. The concealed microphones in the earcups pick up surrounding noises and these are electronically negated, effectively reducing the noise by up to 85%. With the absence of unwanted sound, the finely tuned 40mm Neodymium drivers allow details of your music or entertainment to be revealed. The Creative HN-900's audio cable comes with an in-line microphone for voice communications on your iPhone. This cable can be detached and the noise-canceling feature turned on--great for times when all you want is peace and quiet. If the headphones run out of battery power, you can still use them in the passive mode without noise cancellation. The Creative HN-900 is a solid performer, ensuring a peaceful backdrop for your entertainment and communication needs.

Shut Out the Noise

The active noise-cancellation feature uses embedded microphones in the earcups to monitor the surrounding sound and then electronically cancels out the ambient noise by up to 85%, letting you enjoy your entertainment in total bliss.

Clear Voice Calls

Make crystal clear voice calls anytime, anywhere with the in-line microphone, which comes with a switch that lets you answer your incoming phone calls with a single click.

Flexible and Detachable Cable

The headphone cable comes with gold-plated plugs compatible with most media players and mobile phones. Detach the cable from the headphones and activate the noise cancellation function if all you need is peace and quiet.

Amazing Performer

The powerful Neodymium drivers are accurately tuned by acoustic experts to deliver superior audio performance no matter where--in the train or plane, at home, or in the office. Even voice calls sound more life-like.

Dual-Mode Usage

A single AAA alkaline battery powers the active noise cancellation function for up to 40 hours. When battery power runs out, you can still enjoy your entertainment in the passive mode.

Air-Travel Ready

An airplane adapter is included for connection to most in-flight entertainment systems. Activate the noise cancellation function to enjoy your movies, minus the distracting engine or cabin noises.

Portable Wonder

The earcups of the headphones can be folded flat for convenient storage in the included travel pouch--ideal for business trips and vacations.

What's in the Box?

Creative HN-900 headphones, 1.5m (4.9ft) detachable audio cable with in-line microphone, AAA alkaline battery, airplane adapter, travel pouch.

Technical Specifications

• Drivers: 40mm Neodymium magnet
• Headphones Frequency Response: 20Hz ~ 20kHz
• Noise Reduction Level: -18dB (85%)
• Headphones Impedance: 290ohms
• Headphones Sensitivity (1kHz): 100dB/mW
• Microphone Type: mni-directional
• Microphone Frequency Response: 100Hz ~ 10kHz
• Microphone Impedance: <2.2kohms
• Microphone Sensitivity (1kHz): -38dBV/Pa
• Cable Length: 1.5m/4.9ft detachable with in-line microphone
• Power Supply: 1 x AAA alkaline battery
• Battery Life: 40 hours
• Product Weight: 168g (5.9oz)

Product Description

Cut the din in your air cabin or make unperturbed voice calls on the iPhone with the Creative HN-900 noise cancelling headphones. Aided by concealed microphones on the earcups, they sense surrounding noises and counter them with their inverse form - effectively reducing the noises by up to 85%. Such serenity allows the fine-tuned 40mm Neodymium drivers to unveil details on your music or entertainment. In addition, the Creative HN-900's audio cable comes with an inline microphone for voice communications on an iPhone. This cable can be detached when all you need is just to turn on the noise cancelling feature for a peaceful rest. The Creative HN-900 has a passive mode whereby it still functions without noise cancellation when battery power runs out; which comes in handy when you left out extra batteries for that long haul flight. In all, it's a solid performer when a peaceful background is desired for your entertainment and communication needs.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable Headphones February 24, 2012

By I. Tysoe VINE™ VOICE

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I have had quite a few headphones over the last few years and these are the first $100 ones I have owned. They are also are the first I have had with the powered noise canceling feature.

These headphones are very comfortable with a lot of cushioning. The ear cups are very plush and cancel out a lot of noise all by themselves. This was the first thing I noticed when I put them on.

The headphones come with a separate cord that plugs into the headphone unit. I like this feature as it means that if the cord gets damaged I can easily replace it. Often I end up damaging headphones when I forget they are on and get out of my chair and the cord gets pulled taut with a snap. Every now and then the wiring will get loose and ruin the listening experience. Should that happen with this set, I can simply replace the cord.

The cord has a single button that allows basic remote control on ipod and some other mp3 players. So you can change tracks with a double click or pause and start with a single click. Handy if, like me, you don't like having to get the phone out and start fiddling when you're busy outdoors.

The headphones come with single 3.5mm jack for mic and headphones combined into a single plug which can be plugged into an adaptor with dual plugs. This adaptor is supposed to be for plugging into airplanes with the plugs spaced apart. They just happen to be spaced exactly right for the front panel on my computer.

Now to the noise canceling. I'm not quite sure how this is supposed to work. It isn't explained. I assumed that it would somehow remove exterior noises. The noise canceling required a AAA battery to be inserted and the switch turned on. With it enabled the first thing I noticed was all the sounds were much crisper and the dynamic range increased, music sounded much more closer more like my home entertainment system. Turn it off and the sound is somewheat dull and lacking in the high tones. At first I wasn't convinced that much sound was being cancelled so I did some tests by listening to music whilst my other half typed fairly noisily on the computer next to me. Lets just say that I had to look over check that they were typing when noise cancelling was on so it does work though you can still hear a little noise. I also tried it in passive mode without any sound just to see how it works. In passive mode it doesn't remove people talking on the phone next to you. Without cancelling there is a lot more noise and the person talking sounds very close; with it turned on they are fainter but clearer and less boomy while ambient sounds like computer fans and the HVAC system disappear. So it does reduce sound.

Overall I like the headphones. They are very comfortable and adjustable, which means they can fit a large or small head. The cups rotate a full 90 degrees so they can lie flat for easy packing and transport. The headphones come with a nice drawstring bag made of a fairly heavy fabric which should keep the headphones away from grime in your gym bag.

The sound quality is good with no distortion but disappointing if you don't have some bass boost or an equalizer because it does sound a little flat without some help. Raising the bass a little does make for a very good sound.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars great form factor, noise canceling not so great May 14, 2012

By Tom Trails

Amazon Verified Purchase

These are the first noise canceling headphones I've ever used. They feel great on my ears, they fold flat so they fit in my laptop bag, they have a detachable audio cable, and they can be used to talk on the phone. The audio quality is great when noise canceling is turned on, but when it's off the sound quality suffers, even in a quiet room. My subjective assessment is that the background noise (airplane, washing machine, etc) is reduced maybe by 40-50%. Because these began malfunctioning about 5 weeks after I bought them, I tried some noise canceling ear buds from Audio-Technica. The noise canceling on them is far better, reducing background noise by about 80% by my subjective estimate. And this is not simply due to the form factor. When the ear buds are wedged firmly in my ears, there is a huge difference in noise when I turn on the noise canceling. I used these on a KC-135 military aircraft, where engine and outside airflow noise is very, very loud, and it reduced it all to a minor hiss, allowing me to hear the air crew's speech much more clearly, not to mention my music and movies. Bottom line is that these Creative headphones are nice, but there appears to be much better noise canceling available.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love'em February 5, 2013

By Parker

Amazon Verified Purchase

Ok I don't normally do write ups but I must on these. Here's what I like. 1) The price, its reasonable for what you get. 2) The long cable, I'm a big guy and its long enough to reach my hip pocket and has more to spare. 3) Noise canceling for my train commute so I don't need to overhear the teenager ssues and stupid remarks. 4) It works with my iphone, event though it does not have the nifty stop/start button like iphone ear buds but I'll deal with that. 5) They work with google hangouts and other video software i use for work in both my macMini and MacBook Pro. The mic (according to folks I talk with) sounds great. 6) Sound when playing music from pandora is great.

Hope this helps and no I am not paid (or unpaid) endorser. Enjoy!