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Creative Reveals Their High-Performance Outlier Black Bluetooth Headphones

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Creative Technology Ltd today announced the Creative Outlier Black. The high-performance Bluetooth headphones personify the perfect fusion of impressive audio performance and the stylish aesthetic of modern-day fashion.

Black, Bold, Beautiful
Unapologetically bold and inspired by the functional minimalist aesthetics found in today's streetwear apparel and sneaker collections, the Creative Outlier Black fits stylishly into the active urbanite's lifestyle: whether it's walking around town, working on a laptop at a cafe, running to catch a bus, or the daily urban commute on the subway. Exuding the powerful presence of a well-engineered piece of acoustic engineering, the Outlier Black makes a fashion statement without trying too hard.


Made for Exceptional Comfort
Lightweight and comfortable, the Outlier Black fits snugly on the head without being overly tight. The headphone features plush protein leatherette ear-cup cushions for long hours of comfortable music enjoyment on-the-go. Outlier Black also comes with a foldable headband that allows it to be stowed away easily in a backpack when not in use.

Powerful Audio Performance
Featuring Creative's signature in-house tuned 40mm Neodymium drivers, the Outlier Black is built to deliver powerful detailed audio with impressive bass that is sure to please fans of good audio.

Technical Specifications
  • Weight (headphones only): 190 g
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.1
  • Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
  • Battery Life: Up to 13 hours
  • Charging Interface: Micro USB
  • Drivers: 40 mm Neodymium magnet
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Impedance: 32 Ohm
  • Built-in Microphone: Invisible omnidirectional mic with HD Voice
  • Easy-access Controls: Playback, call and voice assistant controls on the right ear cup
  • 3.5mm Aux-in Port: Alternative for analog audio when battery is low

Pricing and Availability
Creative Outlier Black will be available from mid-January 2018 exclusively on the US Creative online store and is priced at USD 49.99.

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Given the price, the 3.5 cord is a nice added feature, but then again not having it makes it such a limited product. Some manufacturers have opted for that, just to lower cost and make it useless when the battery is dead.
 
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