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Creative Sound Blaster X4 Hi-Res 24bit/192kHz USB DAC and Amp Sound Card - Super X-Fi, Multi-Channel, 7.1 Surround, Optical I/O, Line/Mic/Headset Ports - PC/Mac Compatible Review

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BrandCreative
Hardware InterfaceUSB
Audio Output ModeSurround, Digital
PlatformWindows 10
Hardware PlatformHeadphones, PC, Gaming Consoles, Speakers

Description of Creative Sound Blaster X4 Hi-Res 24bit/192kHz USB DAC and Amp Sound Card - Super X-Fi, Multi-Channel, 7.1 Surround, Optical I/O, Line/Mic/Headset Ports - PC/Mac Compatible

7.1 DISCRETE SURROUND WITH SUPER X-FI AND DOLBY DIGITAL LIVE - Supports up to 7.1 discrete and virtual surround with three types of surround sound delivery: 1. Super X-Fi technology that recreates the listening experience of a multi-speaker system in headphone, 2. Sound Blaster Surround Virtualization’s famed surround processing that is driven by algorithms that are capable of optimizing spatial information of incoming audio for a complete and immersive auditory experience, 3. Dolby Digital Live. IMPROVED COMMUNICATION WITH SMARTCOMMS KIT AND CRYSTALVOICE - Features our SmartComms Kit, a suite of smart communication features that simplify the way you take work calls on Windows 10 platform. Turn on VoiceDetect to auto mute and unmute your mic, or get rid of static background noise in your own environment as well as the other parties' via our two-way noise cancellation feature NoiseClean. In tandem, CrystalVoice technology enhances voice for clear recordings and in-game communications. CONNECT WITH EVERYTHING - With a newly added optical-in port, it is now much easier to connect multiple audio devices, from external microphones and headsets, to platforms like your PC, Mac, gaming consoles, and even your multi-channel speaker systems. Just power up the Sound Blaster X4 via the USB-C port, and enjoy high-quality audio with everything. The Sound Blaster X4 is also a headphone amplifier that is capable of driving studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω. EASY ACCESS TO ALL CONTROLS - Pick between three EQ modes for music, movies, and footsteps enhancer, or re-program them, and save your settings on the device. There are also the Direct Mic Mute, Direct Mode, and Super X-Fi on/off buttons, as well as a speaker (Line-out) and headphones switch button. After a one-time setup, instantly adjust the volume levels between two audio sources (SPDIF and Optical) with the Audio Balance feature via the volume knob, perfect for communicating with music on. CUSTOMIZE ALL YOUR SETTINGS - Configure each element of your audio settings or switch them off completely via the Creative app. Use our PC application for the full range of audio adjustments on your Sound Blaster X4 or make quick adjustments to your EQ settings from your mobile phone. All these are powered by our Sound Blaster’s audio promise with 114 dB audio clarity and hi-res 192 kHz/24-bit playback.
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Revainrating 1 out of 5

OK, really good. - Computer Components

Paired with a Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm, set to High Gain = SWAG (I tried my old Steel Series Arctis 7 Wireless Set during the day the other day and was wow compared to the DT 990, that's sex in the ears.* Enough power for headphones, about 65-70 max volume.* PUBG, Tarkov and COD WARZONE are great.Details are great.* The build quality of the device is better than the YouTube reviews, I like blue light and large volume controls (gently) press to mute is nice.I mount it on the left side of…

Pros
  • Handsfree
Cons
  • There are cons

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Great product! in external components

Excellent sound card. Bass detail and overall sound is much better than the G5 (which suddenly died after almost 5 years of daily use). It doesn't tend to overheat (unlike the G5) and stays really cool. Creative's software suite looks a little different, but it's very easy to get used to. This product is highly recommended!

Pros
  • Impressive
Cons
  • Not the best

Revainrating 5 out of 5

faulty device and terrible customer support from Creative

This device will only work properly when playback is set to 24bit 192000Hz. If anything else is set, there will be distortion due to Windows system sounds. I've tried very hard to work with Creatives support, but they don't reply to emails for days, and when they do, it's rarely anything significant. the truth is that none of this is active and you can only use email. Someone who works at Creative named Michael put me in for 3 weeks with almost no communication almost like he was waiting for…

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Excellent external components

In summary, this amp/DAC is amazing. Just consider the amp/DAC, not to mention all the customizable sounds that come with the software. If you want a generic amp/DAC with vanilla sound, then so be it. If you're feeling more immersive or want to customize your sound, have an EQ and/or SBX. If you want a surround sound home theater experience, you can enable SXFI. I had SXFI on with headphones on and several times I thought my speakers were on. I think all the features have their place and add…

Pros
  • Great for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Can't remember

Revainrating 1 out of 5

OK, really good. on external sound cards

Paired with a Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm, set to High Gain = SWAG Compared to the DT 990, this is sex to the ears.* Enough power to drive them through the headphones , the maximum volume is about 65-70.* PUBG, Tarkov and COD WARZONE are great. Details are great. * The build quality of the device is better. than reviews on youtube i like the blue lights and the big volume knob (smooth) the push to mute is nice i mount it on the left side of my desk and attach it with 3m tape and it works…

Pros
  • GOLS certified
Cons
  • Miscellaneous Miscellaneous

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Disappointed again.

I don't like the creative time. Not used to. But they continue to promise and underestimate. Customers get tired of being misled. This new SXFI software sounds very neat. Exactly what I've been chasing for years. Surround sound through headphones. Sound makes up 75% of the theater experience. But I have to say that SXFI is another over hype and underperform. Good for gaming, NOT for headphone surround sound when watching movies, TV, music. I never learned my lesson I guess. Reviews are…

Pros
  • High test results for hold and durability
Cons
  • Legacy model

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Immediate Refund - Computers & Accessories

I needed a good USB DAC with mic input that can be used with both PC and PS4. I was very disappointed when I plugged in my headphones to listen to music on my computer only to hear how awful everything sounded. On top of all that was that nasty distortion you can get from $5 USB audio solutions. But when the thing costs more than 20x, you expect something better. Even after playing around with the software and reinstalling the drivers a few times, it still sounded terrible. Headphones also have

Pros
  • Good thing
Cons
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Revainrating 3 out of 5

broken device and terrible support from Creative

This device only works well when playback is set to 24 bit 192000 Hz, when set to something else there is distortion of Windows system sounds . I've tried very hard to work with Creatives customer support but they don't answer emails for days and when they do it rarely matters. From the Creatives website it seems like they have a lot of support, live chat, callbacks, email etc but the truth is none of that is active and all you can do is email to use. Someone who works at Creative named Michael

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • I don't remember, but there was something