Creative's EP-3NC earphones to cut ambient noise by 90 percent

Mumbai: Creative Technology has announced a new in-ear earphone the Creative EP-3NC that boasts of reducing ambient noise by up to 90 percent. The in-ear earphones use a single AAA alkaline battery, which has an extended battery life of up to 100 hours. The earphones come in three sizes with silicone eartips, which is optimal for using in long hours. It comes with a 9mm Neodymium magnet driver that supports in-flight entertainment. Also packing in with the earphone are an airline adapter and a travel pouch for storage. The Creative EP-3NC is one of the lightest pairs of Active Noise Cancelling earphones available today. It also has a push to hear Monitor button that allows the user to hear environmental sounds without removing the earphones. Ernest Sim, Regional Sales Manager for the Indian Subcontinent, Creative said, "The Creative EP-3NC earphones have been designed keeping in mind the needs and convenience of today's traveler. The earphones are one of the lightest pairs of Active Noise-Cancelling earphones available in the market today and have an added feature that enables the user to keep listening to his/her favorite music or movie in passive mode without Active Noise- Cancellation even after the battery power has run out - an advantage for travelers who find themselves without extra batteries during a trip." The weight of the product is 27 grams. It is suggested that the price will be 5999.