Creative Sound BlasterX G1 7.1 USB DAC (70SB171000000)
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Creative Sound BlasterX G1 7.1 USB DAC (70SB171000000)
$24.84
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Creative Sound BlasterX G1 7.1 USB DAC (70SB171000000) Description
- Supports true 7.1 channel audio input signals for realistic virtualization of gaming effects and audio cues with perfect accuracy and positioning
- Enhance your gaming experience through the headphone amplifier, capable of driving a wide range of gaming to studio-grade headphones.
- Powerful and fully customizable BlasterX Acoustic Engine, powers the Sound BlasterX G1 to deliver various audio enhancements for optimized gameplay
- X-Plus Mode when paired with the Sound BlasterX H5 – X-Plus mode accentuates the audio for things that really do matter in a competitive game while playing down emphasis on things that do not
- Instantly upgrade any headset or speakers – simply plug into a PC, Mac or PS4 and connect any headset or speakers to instantly boost your listening and gaming experience
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Specification: Creative Sound BlasterX G1 7.1 USB DAC (70SB171000000)
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Creative Sound BlasterX G1 7.1 USB DAC (70SB171000000) Reviews (10)
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Amon Fernandes –
Minha placa de som da placa mãe do PC tinha queimado… Mano isso salvou minha vida e para gamers ainda mais… Parece hack kkkk
Ryley –
At the sale price, this is an absolutely amazing piece of technology. It simply works, does what it says, unlocks some basic audio tuning, and vastly outperforms the onboard audio on my outdated but not low-end motherboard.
The dongle itself is constructed of the usual materials, only setting itself apart with the red “X” that lights up while plugged in. It is alarmingly light, but don’t let it deter you from the quality of sound it outputs. I’m no audiophile; I’m sure this leaves something to be desired for the hardcore aficionados of sound, but even my average ears picked up the increase in richness, deeper lows and sharper highs.
The accompanying software is bare but functional, my preference for software, and seems to work well. It even has a voice effects feature for your microphone that seems more of an afterthought than a genuine tool but the novelty is worth noting. The EQ works well and the different audio effects do impact the sound in noticeable ways. I am not keen on the virtual 5.1 or 7.1 sound features but I also do not have headphones that even pretend to offer surround features.
Connecting to Discord my friends immediately noted how much better my voice sounded and I was also able to get more volume out of the headset itself on the call. Listening to music went from pleasent to engaging, both the increased volume and the broader range of sound brought more to my usual playlists. Gaming is improved too: things sound more genuine and details are preserved, worlds sound more alive and I can pick out audio queues much quicker. The scout mode that’s advertised went untested for me, I couldn’t get the hotkeys to work and I didn’t like the sound of keeping it enabled, however it was functional in the tests I tried with it on. It feels more like a specifically tuned EQ setting more than anything.
Overall, this is absolutely hands down a win for me, and I recommend it strongly to anyone looking for improved audio on any system. I’m sure you could pair a high end sound card with a quality amp and get some mind blowing sound, but for someone who just wants sounds to sound like they ought to, this is it, especially for the price.
Gotu –
It can produce better surround compared to dts x and dolby atmos, try using the following settings:-
surround – 40
crystalizer – 20
bass – 50
virtual heapdhone 5.1 surround
works fine on console and pc, you should notice the difference while switching to dolby atmos or dts x immediately, just remember to set it back to 5.1 when switch back to this from dolby atmos or dts x cause those to sets the audio to stereo instead of 5.1 or 7.1
compared to G6 model, you have better options for settings on console with g6 overall plus you get dolby digital from games if you use the optical input method in G6 and this model do not have optical in option so no dolby digital here but you can still get dolby digital 5.1 due to virtual surround, download a dd 5.1 audio demo file and test it with this. The main benefit of G6 over this is overall higher volume potential but this also has high gain option and audio is clean in this as well. G6 can be used for optical out to 5.1 speakers but if you have 5.1 speakers with dd you do not need G6 in the first place. Well worth buying. The cheaper model also has surround but lacks 5.1 or 7.1 virtual surrond options.
Amazon Customer –
Completely plug and play. No drivers or issues, Sounds far better than the old internal sound card that it replaced.
B. Brenot –
It supports headsets (3.5 mm TRRS, also includes a splitter for separate TRS mic/headphone jacks), and it sounds just fine, so I’m satisfied. No problems at all.
If you install the software (which you only need to do if you want to swap between impedance modes), just make sure you disable all of the default-enabled audio processing options. They’re all terrible, I don’t know what goes through Creative’s minds, I guess they’re trying to differentiate their products in an age when everyone has good-enough audio. If you want spatialization and you’re on Windows 10, use DTS:X or Atmos.
Martin –
Everything OK!
Erika –
Ho deciso di acquistare questa scheda USB per migliorare l’audio del mio PC accoppiandola a delle cuffie della Audio-Technica.
Mi ha permesso di ottenere un ottima virtualizzazione 7.1 con la possibilità di gestire molti parametri come l’intensità dell’audio spaziale, i bassi, la possibilità di dare priorità alle “voci” ecc.
La consiglio a chi non ha pretese esagerate ma vuole un buon comparto audio.
Carina –
A week ago, I bought a rando-named brand that was less than $10 because my cat chewed the wire of my old 3.5mm to USB Turtle Beach adapter. While the incoming audio was great the rando-name, the mic sounded like a landline telephone. I did get what I paid for…
THIS right here is what I wanted. I use this with Windows 10 and this has Audio Enhancements such as Bass Boost, Surround Sound, Loudness Equalization, and Spatial Audio configurable in the Mic Properties part of the Sound Control Panel. No drivers needed, total plug and play.
So if the headset you want only comes as 3.5mm, this is what you need right here.
This one has a single long 1/8″ jack for a TRRS (left audio, right audio, mic, ground). This does come with a TRS spllitter, or you can buy their other one that has two TRS jacks already.
I’ve bought Creative products all the way back from the late 90’s and see they’re still doing more-than-decent products to this day. Thanks.
Amazon Customer –
Plugs in, is self- contained, and requires no additional drivers! This thing is GREAT! The sound quality is there, it’s just not as loud as you may be used to. (Direct comparison – plugged my headphones into it as opposed to the laptop output, and it volume level is definitely less.) But it works!!!
My audio output port finally cracked (I’m told that’s common in MSi Gaming laptops) and they want me to send it to them for repair. Since I use that same laptop for work, that wasn’t going to fly – so Sound Blaster X G1 was the perfect answer! I still plug in the headphones, just in a different location – and the sound quality (highs AND lows) is top quality! Since I write music on this machine from time to time, sound quality is extremely important! It’s not as loud, but the quality is still there – and that’s everything!
Wonderful device – easy to use and a perfect replacement for a faulty audio jack, if it comes down to that.
Grant –
First off, let’s talk about the pros. The Sound BlasterX G1 is small and compact, making it convenient to carry around. Its build quality is solid, and it feels durable enough to withstand regular use or the occasional bang against the desk.
The 7.1 Surround sound works exceptionally well, and I can now pinpoint the location of footsteps and other audio cues in games with remarkable precision. This level of immersion was unexpected, especially considering the modest price point of my headphones I am using at $20 (Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones)
However, there are a couple of drawbacks that need to be addressed. Initially, I found the volume to be disappointingly quiet straight out of the box. To fix this, I had to download additional software from the Creative Audio website. It would have been more convenient if this software came bundled or if the device was pre-configured.
For those who encounter similar volume issues, install the BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro software, and X-Plus Configurator (G1) software after. When installing the configurator select “General”. The sound card uses the default Playstation config, which is quieter by default and selecting General will override that profile and things will be louder… MUCH louder.
In conclusion, despite the initial volume issue, the Sound BlasterX G1 delivers impressive sound enhancement capabilities for the price.
If you’re willing to invest a little time into setting it up properly, you’ll be rewarded with a vastly improved audio experience.