Creative Sound Blaster X4 Hi-Res 24bit/192kHz External USB DAC and Amp Sound Card, Super X-Fi, Multi-Channel, 7.1 Discrete Surround, Optical-in, Optical-out, Line-in, Mic-in, Headset-in for PC and Mac

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Creative App is the mobile equivalent of the desktop app of the same name, whose features I've just described. By offering this app, Creative found a great way to get around a common issue with external USB sound cards: the inability to use their features on consoles, as their functionality is usually highly dependent on the Windows/macOS driver. The mobile version of the Creative App, available for Android and iOS devices, contains every feature available in its desktop variant, so you can use it to fully configure the Sound Blaster X4. The mobile app communicates with the sound card via Bluetooth, and the one-time pairing process is extremely simple. It comes down to pressing the volume knob on the Sound Blaster X4 when instructed to do so by the app. Do note that the Bluetooth connection cannot be used for audio streaming. Create your Super X-Fi profile via the SXFI App, select ‘Personalize' via the menu tab, and follow the guided Head and Ear-Mapping process.

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Introducing the world's first external USB DAC and Amp sound card to house the Super X-Fi technology, Sound Blaster X3 redefines your movie experience on PC, Mac and even PlayStation 4. Creative's new Super X-Fi audio tech is FRIGGING MIND -BLOWING. The company known for Soundblaster finally has a new killer product, and you'll probably want one too.If you prefer the usual 7.1 virtual surround without headphone holography, X3 also supports up to 7.1 virtual surround for headphones. 7.1 Discrete Surround Connect 1 to your device if it comes with USB Type-A connector. This cable comes included with the Sound Blaster GC7. Chat in-game with your teammates on PS4 and enjoy the Sound Blaster X4's enhanced audio delivery at the same time with the newly added optical-in port! It's also compatible with your Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, and even TV. You can also connect the Sound Blaster X4 to your PS5™ via a HDMI to optical converter (not included) for enhanced audio during your gameplay! Connect 1 to your devices if it comes with USB Type-C connector. This cable is available at major electronics stores.

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While the Sound Blaster X3 is accessed through the Sound Blaster Command software driver, Creative upgraded the Sound Blaster X4 to use the same app as the more expensive Sound Blaster GC7 ( reviewed here). The new app is simply called "Creative App." It comes with a significantly cleaner interface than its predecessors and is available both for desktop operating systems (Windows, macOS) and mobile ones (Android, iOS). Besides, there's no need to sacrifice your room's physical space for an actual 7.1 sound system! Simply connect the Sound Blaster X3 to your computer for immersive surround sound output which is perfect for gaming sessions with friends, or to impress that special someone during movie nights. With the price difference being negligible you will have to weigh up which features you want from your DAC. I’d say most people will get more benefit from the SmartComms Kit than from the higher 32bit audio on the X3. Full Press ReleaseOverall, the Creative Sound Blaster X4 is a fantastic addition to a multi-device setup. Being able to have one DAC for my gaming devices is fantastic!" From my limited bit of research, dropping the 32-bit support won’t make any difference. 24-bit already goes beyond what we can hear, nor will there be any benefit in 192.0 kHz vs 96.0 kHz for the recording resolution. Set up & App no one in the industry could solve this decade's-long problem. Creative's Super X-Fi could be the game changer. It really bring the sound outside of your head and it does sound like the real stereo system ...to bring this to a dongle that would just work with any headphones and be super affordable, that’s really the holy grail of headphone processing technology. With excellent audio performance, greater connectivity options, and smarter features, the Sound Blaster X4 is the perfect all-rounder sound card to work, learn and play from home with. Pricing and Availability