The Creative HN-900 are mediocre headphones. They look well-designed but feel a little cheap. They're also pretty comfortable but their audio reproduction is disappointing. They don't isolate from ambient noise very well and they also leak a lot so they won't be the ideal headphones for commuting or working at the office.
Our Verdict
The Creative HN-900 are sub-par for mixed usage. They don't isolate well enough for commutes or office use. They're leaky and don't have a good enough sound for recording or critical listening.
- Simple comfortable design.
- Decent build quality.
- Sub-par noise isolation performance.
- Bad audio reproduction.
The Creative HN-900 are sub-par for critical listening. They have a poorly balanced, mid-range-heavy sound, and their closed-back design limits their soundstage.
The Creative HN-900 are sub-par for commuting. Their noise cancelling is weak and struggles in loud environments.
The Creative HN-900 are mediocre for sports. They're lightweight and comfortable but too unstable for strenuous exercises.
The Creative HN-900 aren't suitable for office use. They leak and don't isolate much. You'll still be able to hear the noise of a busy office.
The Creative HN-900 are average for home theater use. They have no latency since they're wired, but unfortunately, their sound quality may be a deal-breaker. They also have a relatively short audio cable, so they won't be the best headphones to comfortably watch movies with from your couch.
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