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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Creative EP-3NC |
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Product Type | Earphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | 27 g | Worse than 84 % of in-ear headphones rated. |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics |
The Creative EP-3NC are wired headphones. In the case of studio and professional DJ headphones, a wired connection is a standard and a necessity. In this case, connecting via cable reduces audio transmission delays and prevents unwanted battery drain as it would be in case of wireless headphones. The same is de facto true for gaming headsets. In case of headphones for normal music listening, the cable is rather a relic, although it still has its fans. However, the wireless option is much more popular for everyday use in today’s world.
The headphones are designed as in-ear. In-ear headphones are plugged directly into the ear and they normally offer complete or at least partial isolation from surrounding noise. The degree of isolation also depends on whether the headphones have an ambient noise isolation function. Their indisputable advantage is that they are more compact than over-the-head headphones. The weight of the headphones is 27 g.
SOUND QUALITY Creative EP-3NC |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wired | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Better than 94 % of in-ear headphones rated. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 6 - 23000 Hz | Better than 85 % of in-ear headphones rated. |
Diaphragm | 9 mm | Worse than 65 % of in-ear headphones rated. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes |
The sound quality can be affected by many factors. When it comes to frequency range, the wider it is, the more detail you will hear when listening. However, the range a person can perceive is highly individual. The average person is able to perceive frequencies in the range of 16 to 20 000 Hz. So the most common frequency range you will see on the market is 20 to 20,000 Hz. Lower frequencies up to approximately 256 Hz are considered bass frequencies. Therefore, the lower the bottom value is, the better the headphones will reproduce bass. Conversely, values from approximately 2 048 Hz upwards are treble. That is why headphones with a high upper value will provide a much more accurate reproduction of high notes. Creative EP-3NC offers a frequency range of 6 - 23000 Hz. To control the optimum playback volume you can use the manual control directly on the cable.
An important part of these headphones is the diaphragm, which, simply put, converts the electrical signal into a sound. The thin diaphragm that is around 6 mm thick can react quickly to changes in the audio signal and improves high-frequency listening. However, it is less sensitive to bass. The medium-thick diaphragm of around 10 mm provides a fairly balanced sound profile, allowing you to enjoy both bass and treble. A thicker diaphragm of around 20 mm cannot react so quickly to changes in the sound signal, thus impairing bass listening. However, it is more sensitive to higher frequencies. This model features the 9 mm.
For an even more undisturbed listening experience, the headphones have a special Active Noise Canceling feature.
CABLE Creative EP-3NC |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.3 m | |
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Plated Connector | Gold |
BATTERY AND CHARGING Creative EP-3NC |
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Battery Type | 1 x battery - AAA type Alkaline | |
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Battery Life | 100 hour(s) | Better than 99 % of in-ear headphones rated. |
Included Qty | 1 |
In terms of headphone battery life as a significant factor in the purchase decision, it depends on what you want to use the headphones for and potentially how often you will be able to recharge them. Headphones with up to a few hours of battery life are more suitable for home use as they will require more frequent charging. Headphones with a battery life of around 10 hours or more are already more suitable for commuting and shorter journeys. However, nowadays you can also find headphones on the market that have a battery life in the higher tens to hundreds of hours. In this case, you do not have to worry about your headphones simply running out of power on longer journeys, and you will not have to deal with constant recharging. The battery life of the Creative EP-3NC reaches up to 100 hour(s).
Show moreCONNECTIONS Creative EP-3NC |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS Creative EP-3NC |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large) | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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