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Sound BlasterX G6 Hi-Res 130dB 32bit/384kHz Gaming DAC, External USB Sound Card with Xamp Headphone Amp, Dolby Digital, 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound, Sidetone/Speaker Control for PS4, Xbox One

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Condition
New
Style
130 dB DNR at 32-bit / 384 kHz
Model
SB1770
Dimensions
4.37"L x 2.76"W x 0.94"H
Weight
144 g
Hardware Interface
USB
Audio Output Mode
Surround
Warranty
Limited warranty
Works with
Personal Computer, Headphones, Speakers, Microphone

Features 5

  • UPGRADE YOUR GAMES ON PS4, XBOX ONE, NINTENDO SWITCH, AND PC | Get immediate increased enjoyment over basic motherboard and controller audio! Apart from incredible audio quality, the Sound BlasterX G6 boasts gaming-centric features such as Sidetone volume control and easy-to-reach profile buttons
  • INDUSTRY-LEADING AUDIO PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY Enjoy full audio customization and enhanced audio realism with immersive 7.1 surround virtualization, accurate cues, bass boost and in-game voice communication enhancements. It also has Scout Mode than enhances in-game audio cues, letting you hear your enemies before they hear you
  • 7.1 VIRTUAL SURROUND SOUND AND DOLBY DIGITAL Enjoy the latest in immersion technology with Dolby Digital decoding or Sound Blasters proprietary surround sound perfect for games and movies
  • DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMP Custom-designed Xamp headphone amplifier features discrete components through all stages of amplification in a bi-amp design. Each audio channel is individually amplified to deliver a whole new level of pristine audio fidelity in an authentic, unaltered lossless model. The ultra-low 1 Ohm output impedance perfectly drives performance-grade sensitive 8W in-ear monitors all the way to studio-grade 600W headphones

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We've always believed in the power of sound. In 1989, we changed how people experienced audio with sound blaster. For the first time, computers had a voice. Today, we carry that legacy forward. Our headphones, speakers, and sound cards are designed for how people live, work, and create. Whether it's a quiet moment alone or a shared experience that matters, we build audio that inspires. Audio that becomes part of your story. Upgrade your game! The Sound BlasterX G6 immediately improves your audio, giving you a much more enjoyable experience compared to what you get from default motherboard audio or any other USB Gaming DAC in the market. The USB sound card works with PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and combines a virtual 7.1 32-bit / 384 kHz, 130 dB USB Digital Audio Converter (DAC) with our awesome Xamp discrete headphone amplifier for incredibly detailed audio. It also boasts Dolby Digital decoding, virtual 7.1 surround sound, game-voice volume balancing via GameVoice Mix, Scout Mode, and Sound Blaster's 30 year legacy of impressive sound enhancement technologies. All this comes together to make the Sound BlasterX G6 an incredible audio upgrade for both gamers and music and audio enthusiasts. The Sound BlasterX G6 features a wide array of connectivity options – optical, USB, and even line-in – which means your gaming audio will be instantly improved whether you’re on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox. * Voice communications is not supported on the Xbox One With support for Dolby Digital decoding* and 7.1 virtual surround sound, the Sound BlasterX G6 reproduces your opponents’ footsteps, gunshots, and other audio cues with remarkable accuracy. *For Windows users Activate Scout Mode to give yourself a distinct tactical advantage! This tried and tested technology enhances important in-game audio cues – such as footsteps and weapon switching sounds – allowing you to quickly and accurately pinpoint your opponents' location before they pinpoint yours! The jewel in the Sound BlasterX G6’s proverbial crown is our custom-designed Xamp discrete headphone amplifier. As opposed to single amplification found in other gaming DAC amps, Xamp amplifies both audio channels individually. You’ll enjoy more detailed audio on highs, mids, and bass. Xamp will drive any gaming headset excellently, but it goes even further than that. The ultra-low 1Ω output impedance perfectly drives performance-grade sensitive 16Ω in-ear monitors all the way to studio-grade 600Ω headphones. The specifications of the Sound BlasterX G6 are impressive. It serves as a 32-bit 384kHz DAC with an ultra-high dynamic range of 130dB. The DAC features an oversampled multi-bit modulator with mismatch shaping technology that eliminates distortion, ensuring that audio is streamed with the highest level of detail and fidelity. The Sound BlasterX G6 also supports hi-res PCM and DoP audio formats. GameVoice Mix* is now available for PlayStation users on the G6! This feature gives you game audio / chat balance capabilities so that you can find the perfect balance with ease and be focused on the game! Without having to pause or leave your game's screen, you can seamlessly adjust your game's audio and teammates' chat volume directly on the G6 via the volume control knob. Teammates getting too rowdy on the other end? Control how loud you want them to be by switching between the volume levels of their chat and the game's audio level. All it takes is a one-time setup, and this feature is always ready when you need it. *GameVoice Mix is available on PS4, PS4 Pro, PS4 Slim, and PS5 only via optical cable connection. PS5 will require an additional (not included) HDMI to Optical converter. *GameVoice Mix on PS5 requires an additional (not included) HDMI to Optical converter to access the feature.

Specs 18

Brand Creative
Hardware Interface USB
Audio Output Mode Surround
Platform Windows 11
Hardware Connectivity USB
Hardware Platform Gaming Consoles, Laptops, PC
Surround Sound Channel Configuration 7.1
Maximum Sample Rate 384 KHz

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Where has this been all my life!
Style: 130 dB DNR at 32-bit / 384 kHz
It wasn't until recent I decided to focus on the smaller things in life... Well I have no idea where I am going with the beginning statement so let me just get to it. I was in the market for a decent set of headphones as my HDJ's finally caved in after 6 years of use. I landed on a set which was advertised to essentially give me the same feedback but better build quality (still questioning as I am in the process of return). Only to realize that while the headset was working, it just didnt give me that oomph I was looking for and the clarity. I figured, these reviews can't be real. I then looked into EQ settings and stumbled upon sound cards. The G6 had raving reviews and I myself was a very big Creative fan owning their 5.1 surround desktop speaker set about 8 years back. I decided for the price it couldn't hurt and boy I wish I did this sooner! The sound clarity is crisp, but only if you want it to be! (does that make sense?) The adjust ability of the parameters is almost infinite giving you the sound you want our of.... well almost any decent headphones! With the switchability of low gain to high, and the SBX properties and Scout??? this is just an all in one package! My bass head heavy music never sounded so deep and wet, yet my gaming experience on scout mode was just amazing as I felt like they were right next to me (referring to footsteps from distances away). Scout mode does take a little bit of getting used to as per my experience last night (first 2 hours of running) and it's just an amazing tool to give you that much more of an advantage in FPS / PVP gaming. You truly do know where your opponents are and this literally gives you the edge in almost every circumstances. You can balance our your high's and lows with a very user friendly software downloaded via Blasterx/support website. Make sure to update your driver as per other reviews mentioned, I did not want to have a bad experience as a first time external sound card user. I can't attest to it's longevity as I have only used it for a few ours so far however this sound card really promises and delivers. I wish this came with a little pouch for us Laptop gamer's as I pack away everything every time I play sealing my investment but that's just being nit picky like the guy who says this product contains lead.... (yeah I am putting you on blast, the computer / phone you just used to write your review contains the same if not more amount of harmful properties). Portability is an A+ Ease of use A+ Sound Quality A+ Device manager / Software A+ Build Quality (if it was cased in some type of metal would have been A+) ... A- (feels empty) Overall A+ and super satisfied! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2020 by Jinetics
Absolutely Amazing Sound for PC Gaming
Style: 130 dB DNR at 32-bit / 384 kHz
Let me First talk about what I came from before moving to this. I have a Asus Maximus Code X motherboard and it has supposed 32-bit on board Audio (Realtek Chipset). I used to think it had good audio....(now I just shake my head in shame) This little thing the size of a desk of cards, plugs in with a USB cable. and absolutely blows my on Board Audio out of the Water. Not only that, but my Head phones all three Pairs of them Sound AMAZING now, and My speakers, its like they are brand new, and so powerful. It Improved Steel Series Arctis 7's, Turtle Beach Elite Atlas's (using 3.5mm) by a really surprising amount. I used to have to turn my headphones to about volume 50-60 on most games and Music, now I cant turn it past 22-24, IT IS way to loud now. The headphones can handle it, but my ears can't take more volume than this. It is Amazing. I now get crystal Clear 32-bit 96khz Spoken Dialog, Amazing 7.1 Surround (yes 32-bit 96khz even in Surround) and Perfect Stereo 2 channel in 32-bit 384khz Audio for Even more Crystal Clear perfect audio (of course this depends on your source... but honestly this DAC makes everything sound better than it did before. It also made my Klipsch 2.1 BT Desktop Speakers Thump hard as hell. I had to turn my bass down on my speakers as they now are much louder than ever before. Listening to music with this is a whole new experience, and seriously if you thought your headphones were nice before you have a whole new world of music to listen to again. The EQ Settings are excellent, and varied, From Dance to RnB to Classical and Acoustic and they have many presets for so many games. ( I honestly thought geeze there are too many almost). If you don't want to use their presets, no problem create your own. You can tailor your Sound to Direct, 2 channel, 5.1, 7.1 Virtual , and even change the type of speakers you are using which affects the frequency response allowances in the Equalizers. You can choose Headphones, Desktop, Bookshelf, Towers, you name it, all of which change your sound, or go full custom with the EQ. One thing I love about this is that your Keyboard volume and mute controls still work like you'd expect, even though you have controls right on the DAC itself for volume and Surround etc. I have the Logitech G910 Keyboard, and it works flawlessly with this DAC for Adjusting volume ever so slightly, Muting completely. The reason I bring this up is because I had a Pair of 2018 Arctis Pro's + Game DAC and it took all controls away from Windows. and it sucked having to reach over and adjust the Knob constantly, also the Arctic pros Software Sucks too, no where near as many features. and no discernible sound difference from the Arctis 7's I already own (which are a really good Headset too). The installation of this DAC is literally a breeze, Download the Software, The Driver, AND the latest 2018 Firmware update for Windows 10.. and you are Golden.. Trust me.. this is very easy to setup and configure. One Extremely Important thing to note about this DAC, it has no Battery, it is not Portable in the sense that you can use it to amplify headphones on the go etc, (this is a Good thing because Batteries die) It must always be plugged into a USB port or a USB to wall outlet Adapter to provide power. The build quality appears to be Excellent and I almost wonder if Creative Labs didn't shoot themselves in the foot by releasing this over top of their X7 External Unit, which is only 24bit/192khz. I totally understand the different use scenarios of the two, but for the Sound quality and the compact size of this thing, at less than half the price of the X7 many PC Audiophiles will not make the jump to the bulky big block, even if they want to Hook up Larger Speakers, or Headphones. This Begs the question... When will Creative release the X8 or X9.. with 32-bit 384khz High Fidelity Certified Audio? Count me in. Closing Pros: -Extremely Compact -Extremely Excellent Sound Quality 32-bit 384 Khz in 2 channel and 32-bit 96khz in 7.1 -Amazingly Easy Setup -Excellent Windows 10 Drivers that just work ( Yes Really) (REMEMBER THE FIRMWARE UPDATE) -Connections allow for Headphone and MIC Connections in the Front, and your Desktop Speakers in Back. ( yes at the same time.) -Excellent Presets and Equalizer customization, for a ton of games..(You'll see) -Excellent Software -Really Good Virtual Surround -ON DAC controls for Volume, Surround, Gain, and Scout Mode -Worth every penny of the 150.00 price tag, (I would've paid more honestly) -RGB!!! Mine is set to RED... just Solid Red.. the way things outta be. -Minimal desk Space consumption ( if that's a thing for you.. it could be a thing.. just saying) -Flawless for both Games and Music -Makes Your Headphones Scream and your Speakers Thump.. All for 150.00 Hope you guys Love this thing as much as I do!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2018 by Josh
Drops out audio constantly and it needs to be power cycled to restore function
Style: 130 dB DNR at 32-bit / 384 kHz
Where do I start, this thing is a piece of junk and it will most likely be returned. The sound is a touch better than my onboard audio card when it works. I do video editing and use studio-grade headphones. I thought if I could replace the Sony ES receiver from my desk that powers the headphones then that would be a plus. At first, it was going great, I set it up and it sounded good and had the power to drive my high ohm headphones. Then I went to work on videos. In Resolve 16 Studio it disconnects about every 3-5 minutes, I am not kidding. I then tried AVID, the same thing happens. I loaded up my audio editing program and the same thing. Seems they should emphasize these are for gaming only although I read that this too happens to gammers. I looked at firmware, its updated, looked at the USB controller, changed it to another, the same thing happens. The only other option is to use an optical interface and see if that fixes it but I already do that with my Sony ES receiver and truthfully its not worth the 130 plus dollar price tag when it completely fails at its only job in life. I really wanted to like this thing, I really did. ---------------- UPDATE ---------------- First off, I upgraded the rating stars to reflect my findings and workaround. I decided to install this on my Dell Precision 7510. It is on my desk as a second computer for tasks including lite video editing if my main system is busy rendering large projects. I mostly did this to see if it was a hardware conflict that was causing the disconnect. Seems that the Creative Lab unit doesn't like high I/O devices. When my Areca RAID controller is accessing lots of data, like when editing, that is when the G6 disconnects. It also does this when it accesses my onboard NVMe drives so I know it is not a driver issue with my Areca controller. It seems when there is high throughput it likes to disconnect. On my Dell Precision laptop, it seems to handle it much better when accessing its NVMe drive or its SSD drives. I have since placed my main desktop on the optical in and am using the laptop through the USB. Overall I am much happier with this setup and if I have to use my laptop elsewhere I have a powered USB that I can use to power the G6. It is not my first choice but it is working in this configuration so I will keep it. I am still using my Sony ES receiver as the sound quality is much higher from the amp, granted the Sony is the value of 20 or so of these so there is that. It also powers my studio speakers at my desk too. I've decided I am happy with the device and will keep it. It's nice to hear both computers on the same input on the receiver, I sued to have them on different inputs and now I can hear both and they both sound great now. I do hope that Creative fixes the issue, I'd prefer this powered from my main system than my laptop. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020 by Ross
Before I bought this my headphones just weren't loud enough...
Style: 130 dB DNR at 32-bit / 384 kHz
Let's get one thing out of the way - I am NOT an audiophile. However, I am a person who owns and uses a variety of headphones and ear buds. I am also a person who is a bit hard of hearing. Before I purchased the Sound Blaster X G6 external sound card, most of the headphones I used just weren't loud enough. I had a pair of wired earbuds that I've had for several years that were loud enough for me to truly enjoy music, video games, movies, and other media on any of my devices. Unfortunately, last month, the cord developed a short in it, which pretty much rendered the earbuds useless. That prompted me to replace the earbuds. Initially, I was going to purchase the exact same pair (if it ain't broke, don't fix it). Well, wouldn't you know, the company is no longer in business. This sad fact eventually lead me to investing in a pair of wired Inner Ear Monitors or IEMs which are an upgrade from your standard earbuds but not as expensive as the top of the line, noise cancelling, name brand earbuds endorsed by rappers and rock stars. I did my research and bought two pair of IEMs that had impressive reviews, but did not break my budget. While one pair of the IEMs was just loud enough to be useful for me, the other set just didn't cut the mustard when it came to the volume level. I broke down and purchased a different brand of IEMs and the new pair had great sound, but also not enough volume. I really didn't want to spend money on another pair of IEMs, regardless of their inexpensive cost (it was starting to add up). I was researching an app that could increase the volume of the content that I play on my phone, when I found a post that talked about the Sound Blaster X G6 External soundcard, and how it was able to really enhance the user's experience playing video games. I changed the topic of my search to the Sound Blaster X G6 and I found a ton of articles and videos about how people were blown away by how different their experience was by using this portable little plug and play device. Needless to say, I had to hear it for myself. I purchased my device and was pleased with the compact size of the unit. The portability allows me to use this device in more ways than I anticipated. I can connect it to my android phone by using a USB C to 3.5 mm adapter that can be purchased for less than $20.00. That allows me to use it anytime I consume media on my cell phone. I can also use it with my laptop computer by connecting it directly using the included microUSB cord included with the package. I can also use it when I play video games or watch movies on my PS5. There is one caveat. Since this product was released before USB C became the standard type of port to power / charge devices, the Sound Blaster X G6 still uses a microUSB port to supply power to the unit. You can plug the microUSB cord into the same plug in wall charger that you use for your cell phone. You can also supply power through an open USB port on your computer or video game console. A third option which I hadn't initially considered was that it's possible to use a portable charging bank to supply power to the Sound Blaster X, at least until the portable charging bank has used up all of it's stored power. I suggest investing in either a usb extension cord with an A Male to A Female connection or an extra long microUSB cord for maximum portability. That way, you can plug the microUSB up to the wall or other power source when you are laying in bed or away from a laptop or other device with a powered USB connection. I've had the device for several weeks and I can honestly say that it works wonders for me, especially for my hearing condition. I have trouble hearing high frequencies and also some of the low end bass frequencies. With the Sound BlasterX G6, I can purchase any pair of IEMs and feel confident that I can have more than enough audible space to increase the volume to my liking. You can also connect the device to your computer to adjust the internal settings and EQ to fine tune the sound to your liking., The unit saves your adjustments and settings, even when you are not connected to that same computer. Overall, this product seems like it was made for me. It has made several pairs of IEMs and over the ear headphones that I own sound vibrant and alive. I would recommend this product to anyone who would like to enhance their audio listening experience. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024 by Kreighton G.
Packs a punch
Style: 130 dB DNR at 32-bit / 384 kHz
This DAC is geared towards gaming but it great for general use as well. I was just looking for a decent usb sound card to add to my USB switch that transfers my peripherals between my work and home computer. Obviously this is extremely cheap in comparison to true audiophile equipment but I was not looking to spend that much. This one had stellar youtube and online reviews for the price point and is considered a jack of all trades, not necessarily the best at all or any particular area but a really great value overall and punches well above it price point. I wasn't getting this to drive better headphones or any particular feature set it had. Just all the reviews for the sound cards under a $100 weren't convincing they were that great (such as the sound blasterx G5) and I wasn't sure what all I wanted to use this for so I decided to spend the extra $40 to upgrade to this model. I needed this to primarily drive my desk speakers and then an additional port to drive my 4-pole headset (believe it or not but a 4-pole 3.5mm port on a sound card is not too common even though most headphones come this way). The one thing that would have been nice on this unit is if it had a physical button to toggle between the line out on the back and the headset port on the front. Essentially I have to unplug one of the ports to get the audio to transfer to the other port but thats a miner issue. I was honestly impressed how much louder and how much clearer (especially back ground audio in songs) or better the audio sounded from this card compared to my PC or Mac's onboard solution. It even conditions the microphone. I called a few colleague's over slack and discord to test the difference between the computers built in port and this sound card. It was night and day, everyone I talked to said the audio was much clearer, quality was better, no hiss in the background or static in my voice. This solved problems that I wasn't even thinking about. I thought it was just because it was a $30 headset is why the microphone was just passable for use but apparently a sound card can take that cheap headset and make it sound decent. I am not saying this is going to make the $10-20 microphone beat a $120 Mic but it can definitely get it half way there. For general use I use direct mode for the sound card to just condition the audio coming from the source with no filters but when I play first person shooters I enable Scout mode which really help isolate in game movement sounds and bring them to the forefront, dampening other sounds and background audio. It works springily well. Obviously I am not an expert on this kind of gear but I noticed a pretty drastic difference in my Mic and audio performance playing with the settings and feel the $140 was well worth it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021 by Chris Trubl
Looks very good, Makes big difference in sound quality
Style: 130 dB DNR at 32-bit / 384 kHz
Review Image by AmitKilo - KiloWorks
Review Image by AmitKilo - KiloWorks
Background: -I bought this product for music Production and Gaming -This is the first time I buy a Blaster or any other product from Creative -This is the first time I buy a Soundcard that doesn't come with my mother board -I'm moving to 32bit from 16bit After researching for quite a while, I found out that most 32bit soundcards cost around 250$-400$ and are NOT portable. Since I move a lot between PCs and also use Nintendo Switch, I thought it may worth a try. ---------------------- Product Look: -The device itself looks very good, it has a smart button layout and is not heavy as it may look -It has lights around buttons so you're able to know which mode is on when it's dark -The RGB logo in the middle is very cool and has options for color, cycling speed and more through the "Sound Blaster Connect 2" software on their site -It has a nice light around the "volume wheel" but unfortunately you cannot change it's color apart from white/red -The top surface is pretty reflective so it looks very nice around Leds/Lamps (see in pictures) ----------------------- Softwares: -There's a Driver, Firmware Update and "Sound Blaster Connect 2" you have to download manually from their site. It can get annoying to re-download it on multiple PCs but it goes pretty fast. -Inside the software you can switch between various sound settings modes that are made for specific usage There are modes for: Gaming, Music, Movie, FPS and famous sound-sensitive games like: CS:GO, Fortnite, COD, Overwatch, Rocket League and Dota 2 -There are also "Voice Morphing' options that are disturbingly realistic ------------------------------------- Sound: -It amplifies sound VERY potently, to a point I can use my headphones like Speakers (DT 990 PRO) -It allows you to hear a TON of detail you never heard without it, the music I produced before using it sounds 5x deeper and detailed now, to a point it's boosting the confidence I have about the quality of my stuff. -I feel like I can now master my tracks and harmony to a greater depth, I love the level of sensitivity it gives me to play around with. -It also decreases potently the delay between pressing my midi keyboard to hearing the result, even with multiple heavy samples (Make sure that you choose "Creative Sound Blaster Asio Device" as a sound device inside your DAW) ------------------------------ Cons: -The main material looks metallic but isn't -The device CAN get pretty hot after few hours of usage -The bottom of the device feels fragile and weak if you apply even minimal force on it -There is no physical Off/On "Power button" anywhere on the card, means I cannot instantly hear my stuff without enhancements -There is no option to change the adjustment wheel's color/color intensity (as far as I know) -The USB it comes with is way too short for a "portable" card -VERY VERY small letters on the Warranty information that come's inside the box ------------------------------ Tips: *You should use a longer Mini-USB *You WILL need to re-adjust to some of your games, this card gives you depth and intensity you never played with before *You should find the right software/mixer settings that will fit your game-play and headphones *You need to Manually change the Hz/Bit Value to 32bit Studio Quality on your PC's Sound Device options *Some games/applications doesn't support 32bit, in these cases you will need to go down to 24bit 44.1hz . (Examples I know of: Osu!, League of Legends, Borderlands The Pre-Sequel) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018 by AmitKilo - KiloWorks
I didn't order Rice Krispies, but...
Style: 130 dB DNR at 32-bit / 384 kHz
...you would think I did the way this snaps, crackles, and pops. It started to about a week into use. You can tell especially at high volumes- and boy is it annoying. Sometimes it won't do it at all. It also seems to clip at higher volumes, but it may just have been the result of a song's poor production quality. Either way, my day 1 impressions were leaning towards it being the positive jump away from onboard audio I expected, but missing the quality I had anticipated to fully enjoy my Focal headphones (the $350 Professionals, not the super expensive ones. I know better ;)). Either way, this box by no means sounds bad. Audio testing confirms it conforms to high standards for the price. You can't fool the ear however, and to me it sounds harsh and lacks clarity. Sound is subjective and relative, but I was on the fence to return it even before it started to crackle. And then, it stopped working on me! It would just cut out until you unplugged it from USB port, and plugged it in again! Research showed many people have had both the popping and cutout issues. Some say it's related to power. I tried all 3 of my USB controllers with the same result. Whether it's my motherboard, PCI-E controller, or not is beyond my will to deal with this device. I am returning it for a Schitt Fulla 3. Schitt delivers audiophile equipment built in California with an excellent price tag. I suggest you do your own research before buying either device. Lookup DAC reviews by people who backup their claims with analytics and experienced anecdotes. The G6 does somewhat well through those too, but it failed my tried and true ear test. It also failed to literally just work, so there's that. The software is a hot mess with two nearly identical programs making things confusing. The various features made audio sound worse. That's kind of expected, but I had high hopes since Creative used to be a good brand one upon a time. Edit: first Schiit impressions make the G6 literally sound like garbage at a premium price. Schiit is audiophile, Creative is a decade old money grab using marketing schemes like selling 384kHz... that's deceptive. Anyway, if you want audio quality, get something else. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2020 by G.S.
Ps4 player here
Style: 130 dB DNR at 32-bit / 384 kHz
I bought this product so i can get better sound and competitive edge out of my ps4. This product advertised that it was made for the pc and is fully compatible with councle. Part of this is true. Out of the box with the new firmware updated via pc you get sound and mic usage from the ps4. But you can forget using any custom profiles that it has to offer. The setting do not port over to councel. On top of that the advertised scount mode is wonky at best. It just makes random sounds loud destracting enough to get yourself killed in bo3. Fornight sounds great without the scout enabled. I tried contacting customer service about this and after a week of questions, the only respince i got was. We cant replicate your problems so its on your end. Whcih if you take a look in these comments there are problems. Its a shame that ths is a great idea on paper but not in reality most of the problems people are having including myself. Is profiles not saving, scout mode is terrible horrible software suite. Which all can be fixes by updating the firmware and software to a more user friendly version. This is a great product sold by a bad company. I give it three stars becuase this thing is amazing on pc but not on other platforms, ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018 by ike
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