Best Sellers Creative  External Sound Cards in 2022
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play (No Drivers Required). Upgrade to 24-Bit 96Khz Playback
Creative
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9.2
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4.67
Online Popularity
10
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9.5
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0.5
Top Positive Reviews
Hiss is due to sidechannel and can be turned off through software.
DISABLE AUDIO ENHANCEMENTS THROUGH THE CONTROL PANEL
Download/installation of Creative's drivers/software is a MUST.
Very Good value for the cost
Works with PS4 PRO!!
Top Negative Reviews
Good Budget DAC; May Require Modifications
Good sound, but not for low impedance earphones
It's a DAC
I think you probably get what you pay for ....
Usable, but the hissing noise! Enhancement destroys the sound badly
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
Creative Labs
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9.2
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6.67
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0.4
Customer Positive Reviews
10.0
Customer Negative Reviews
0.0
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Awesome product!
The X3 with more features
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No negative reviews yet.
Product Highlights:
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
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
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, Nintendo
‎Creative
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9
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10
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10
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9.2
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0.8
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Great sound, Dolby Digital killer feature for console use, nice upgrade over G5
Looks very good, Makes big difference in sound quality
Really Good Sound
Absolutely Amazing Sound for PC Gaming
Better than the GSX 1000.......in some ways.
Top Negative Reviews
Clicking sound
Ps4 player here
Review : Poor "Sidechat" feature destroys decent gaming headset amp with nice features
Only supports virtual surround sound
Powerful amp/dac and sounds good most of the time
Product Highlights:
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 Blaster’s 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
130dB DNR, 32-bit 384kHz DAC Advanced 32-bit oversampled multi-bit modulator with mismatch shaping technology eliminates distortion, ensuring audio is streamed with the highest level of detail and fidelity
Creative Sound BlasterX G5 7.1 Headphone Surround HD Audio External Sound Card with Headphone Amplifier for Windows PC / Mac / PS4 / and Other Consoles
‎Creative
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9
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10
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10
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9.4
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0.6
Top Positive Reviews
Great Mixamp Alternative
Happy owner here!
and this DAC made music and gaming sound a little better than it did stock
The sound was already fantastic, but it didn't have surround sound
This BAD BOY packs a PUNCH
Top Negative Reviews
Decent but wanted more.
Xbox one voice chat will work, MUST HAVE TURTLE BEACH DSS2
barely usable for gaming, useless for anything else.
The sound quality from this is good, but I docked two stars because of the ...
Was not happy with this so I returned it
Product Highlights:
Native 7.1 Surround Sound Support
Immersive 3D PC Gaming Audio
Best-in-class Console Gaming Audio
Blaster Acoustic Engine Pro
Audiophile-grade Headphone Amplifier
Built-in SB-Axx1 Audio Processor
Backlit Volume Control with Illuminated Volume Indicator
Brand : ‎Creative
Series : ‎SB1700
Item model number : ‎SB1700
Hardware Platform : ‎Playstation 4
Operating System : ‎Mac os x, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows vista, Windows 10
Item Weight : ‎13.7 ounces
Product Dimensions : ‎6.18 x 1.72 x 5.83 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH : ‎6.18 x 1.72 x 5.83 inches
Creative 70SB181000000 Sound Blaster X3 Digital Audio Converter - Black
‎Creative
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8.6
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10
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10
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8.8
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1.2
Top Positive Reviews
Good, really good....
Superb
Best Suited for My Needs
Pretty Much A Plug & Play Experience
Wow..... Amazing.
Top Negative Reviews
SXFI: Amazingly realistic at simulating bad sound
Instant Refund
It's a USB Soundblaster Z, super xfi is a lot of hype like DTS and the rest.
Buyer Beware Dolby Digital has issues
Just "ok" hardware. Control software is flaky and unreliable.
Product Highlights:
SUPER X-FI TECHNOLOGY CINEMATIC AUDIO HOLOGRAPHY | Sound Blaster X3 is the world’s first multi-channel USB DAC with Super X-Fi technology. For movie buffs, this is the perfect desktop audio upgrade that delivers cinematic audio at the comfort of your home. Simply set up your Super X-Fi profile via a Head and Ear-Mapping process, and experience personalized audio holography directly in your headphones. You can conveniently toggle Super X-Fi on / off directly on the device to hear the difference
7.1 DISCRETE, VIRTUAL SURROUND, AND DOLBY DIGITAL LIVE ENCODING | Surround immersion makes up a big part of the movie experience; X3 supports up to 7.1 discrete surround for speakers, and 7.1 virtual surround for headphones to deliver audio realism with spatialized effect that evokes emotions in your cinematic experience. For Windows users, X3 also supports Dolby Digital Live Encoding for your external audio devices
VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS | The X3 is highly versatile and is compatible with many devices. It features a myriad of connectivity options – from the latest USB-C port for PC and Mac, to Optical-out, and Line-in for your AV receivers and digital audio players. X3 is also specially designed with a large volume control knob, headphone and mic jacks, three direct access buttons, and LED indicators to provide extra convenience
CUSTOMIZABLE EQ PRESETS WITH BUILT-IN AUDIO BALANCE FEATURE | The X3 comes with three customizable EQ presets for different usages –Movies Mode, Music Mode and Footsteps Enhancer Mode. You can also find the perfect audio and chat volume level with X3’s Audio Balance feature – simply toggle amongst 2 audio sources via the Volume Control Knob to optimize the balance between game and chat with your teammates
