#Sound blaster x fi hd review pro#
Technologies such as SBX Pro Studio, Crystalizer, Surround, Bass, Dialog Plus, Smart Volume, EAX Advanced HD, ALchemy are included.
#Sound blaster x fi hd review software#
For this a more expensive USB sound card from Creative is needed. This is a review of the Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3, which is software that adds many of the features that Creative sound cards are well known for.
However they don't work on 5.1 analogue speaker systems. They also sell for around 30 bucks but don't require activation and can be easily moved between computers. I don't know if there is a limit or if Creative might give you a hard time when using it on a different computer.Īn alternative are some of the cheaper USB sound cards from Creative, specifically the Play and Play 2. There could be issues / annoyance with the online product activation. It is stiff with no notches and of course no indicators. The volume control is a rotary control of some sort with the worst feel positive. It is on kind loan from a member and it retails for USD 100 from Amazon with Prime shipping. Speaker setup for surround headphone (04:22)Īll in all I am very happy with this product. This is a review and measurements of the SoundBlaster X-FI HD DAC/ADC and headphone amplifier. The Sound Blaster Titanium HD comes in quite a small black box with the board itself being the feature in the centre and a little bit of silver writing to make things a bit fancy. Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 software overview (03:33) The compact black USB audio device is small enough to sit comfortably on top of your PC. Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 gives me all the features I was used to for a decent price of just USD 30 and without using a PCIe slot. At just under £60, the Sound Blaster X-Fi 5.1 Pro is at the cheaper end of Creatives range of sound cards. We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. It looks as clever and understated as a black turtleneck. Comparison of Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro based on specifications, reviews and ratings. I used to have a Sound Blaster Z in my desktop, but had to remove it because I needed the PCIe slot for a capture card. First impressions bear out the claim that Creative's latest USB audio card, the Sound Blaster X-Fi HD, is one for the 'audiophiles'.
This is a review of the Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3, which is software that adds many of the features that Creative sound cards are well known for.