After using this DAC/AMP good enough really bothers me now. This little unit has made my music and gaming such a pleasure to my ears. I am currently playing RDR2 on PC with X2HR Headphones and the difference simply. Wow. I want to carry this thing everywhere I go now.
I just ordered myself a pair of Fidelio X2HR's after many great reviews. How would you describe the jump from on-board PC audio to let's say soundblaster X3 or SB G6? Is it really like going from 60Hz to 144Hz?
@@giuseppeianniello4214 I actually bought the G6 recently and I was wondering if you know how to get the surround sound working. I choose 5.1 or 7.1 in the soundblaster settings but that doesn't do anything. I don't know if i should be enabling spatial audio in windows sound as well but it would be nice if you could explain it to me if you are utilizing virtual surround in pc.
Jags you have to go into the sound card settings in window and set them to 7.1 or 5.1 and only then set in the g6 software otherwise it will not work properly.
Kinda want one. I have my PS4 next to me. So far I've used the controller's headphone port with earbuds, but I want to use my Beyerdynamic DT-880's with console games and watch movies. On PS4 I have SoundBlasterX AE-5, so no problems. One thing I would want from this is second headphone jack for second person.
Got G5 myself. What I really like is the really pure sound on both headphones and microphone lines. This far, it's the purest sound for microphone I've ever hard. Earlier I've had high end sound cards but those were installed into motherboard. My friends who makes music, recommend me to get USB sound card for best sounds, with least disorder. So I choosed USB sound card for gaming purpose, to get 3D emulated sounds for gaming. And I have zero regret for that.
I think it's funny. They have all this fancy modeling and 3D audio software, but the thing I like best is being able to drive really thirsty headphones with a flat EQ.
@@SomeGadgetGuy Well, I think I can hear 3D positioning alot more accurate in CS:GO when I disable ingame emulated 3D audio, and use 5.1 from ingame/windows, and I enable 3D emulated sounds from creative. I'm using flat EQ without scout mode
But, I don't know how the 3D Surround amount in creative goes. First I put it to maximum, then I noticied that default cs:go profile has only 30. Didn't know what to choose, so I made compomize and choosed amount fo 50, which seems better than 100. Now I tested, for me, optimal amount seems to be somewhere between 30 and 50, currently I feel 35 is best amount for me in CSGO for 3D sounds.
I have the G5 so I expect this (G6) is very similar. However, the G5 was designed more for use with a smartphone, and this seems to be designed especially for PC gaming. That's why I want one. Oh and I also happen to own the same V-Moda Headphones you seem to have at least shown in the Video.
Great review. How is the mic line in on this device? Does it work well? What kind of Mics would one use with this? You mention that you do have the nice USB audio interfaces for making videos, but what about someone who would just get one device? Would this one work for both gaming and recording?
Nice review :) do you know if it works on Apple computers ? i mean, i think hardware would be OK, but do you know if there is a software version for MAC ? (to adjust settings if needed) - thank you.
Hoping you see this, does the g6 use a different optical cable? Cause obviously it looks different to the generic optical cable input slot for most other mixamps and consoles
These cans have been KILLER. Amazing how well they've aged, and they're still my fave solution for a gaming headset. The mic is SO MUCH better than it has any right to be.
Dude I'm using my LP 1 right now too... 8 years strong.... the headband cover peeled off, I had to replace the earpads to the XLs but omg are they still hella good for gaming and blasting my eardrums out.... best $150 I've ever spent
Being a medical transcriptionist it could be easier for me that some doctors may dictate loud and some doctors may too low so it would be very useful for me thanks Juan
Hmmm... Maybe. I wonder what might be out there with good auto gain control though. I'd almost recommend getting a recording studio style limiter... Almost... You probably shouldn't do that actually... Hmmm...
I asked creative about mic and they said some users reporting about quality of recording with condenser microphone (i assume that some people use mic that requires 48V power for proper drive ? im not sure ). did you try 48V power preferred mic on G6? do you think it can drive something like neewer nw700 ?
This is now my primary PC audio amp and card. I love it, however, been having real issues with the software and EQ that comes with it, CLabs is notorious for wonky bad software, and this is no exception. The trouble is, it sounds great, but everytime I power up the PC after it being off for hours or overnight, the EQ setting reverts to whatever it wants, Flat, etc., anything BUT what I want it to be! This is highly irritating. I dunno how to fix it thus far. But the card itself is fantastic and is easy as hell to use. I dunno why my Dell gaming laptop audio was built-in so bad, but this solves all those issues. Gone are the days when the on-board audio was any good. This is not acceptable for a full gaming PC that costs over $1000.
Hi i had the gsx for awhile n right now its on sale id say it worht the pick up but uou only use 2 options out of all the extra ones that are there but good for sale like now
Interesting. Giving serious thought into getting this instead of the somewhat overwhelming options available for USB based audio interfaces, which are great but many seem to have limitations when it comes to future proofing... A cheap interface will only take you to 44.1khz or at most 48khz. Going beyond that seems to just exponentially increase the price, with really no advantage other than needing more CPU grunt to deal with the 196khz pcm stream getting flung into your usb ports. The only limited issue I see here is simply a lack of physical inputs. That said, a small decent mixer and a line into this cover many of those bases.... Thanks for the food for thought.
What I'd like to know is if it's worth it for me. Because I have an acer nitro i7 that uses a built-in Realtek ALC295 @ Intel Comet Lake PCH-LP - cAVS card. Will Creative Sound BlasterX G6 be far superior to Realtek ALC295? What do you think?
Would you recommend this over Sennheiser's GSX 1000? I started searching because I'm currently running my HyperX Cloud II's on a new computer build. I'm connecting my headset via analog directly to my motherboard's sound card (z390 Aorus Master from GIgabyte). What are your thoughts?
Overall the G6 is better than the GSX1000. Especially in stereo direct mode which i use exclusively. The only advantages of the GSX are the better surround sound emulation and that it works without the bloated software from Creative.
I have g6 and gsx 1000 and honestly I don’t see a significant difference in surround sound . Instead is very evident when I use the g6 compared to the gsx1000 a much richer and more gratifying sound detail .
Daniel Vasile the gsx 1000 is great for playing on PC with a very good surround sound but it comes in 16 bits in 7.1 and maximum 24 in stereo hd, while the G6 comes in 32 bits and you feel it above all when you listen to music because you hear a richer sound and detailed. In games instead it is more difficult to notice the differences and perhaps the gsx sourround is slightly better as sound placement, but the G6 seems to have a slightly more detailed sound having a 7.1 in 32 bit. Having both of them, for some games I use the Gsx while for others the G6 and in the end both are good, even if with the G6 you have much more power available because being able to drive headphones up to 600 ohms reaches incredible volume levels.
I've been using the Soundblaster Recon3D on consoles for 5 years. Is this a major improvement? I'm thinking of getting one bit its a bit expensive. Great video, by the way!
I have the Recon3D installed on my secondary computer. Now I don't have a G6 yet but I do have a G5. Based on that I'd say there is an improvement but not necessarily a 'major' one. It amounts to just a bit more punch and clarity. However I do suffer from a degree of hearing loss so you might notice things I do not.
Will the Sound BlasterX G6 run the Logitech G Pro X well? I am asking because Logitech uses their own audio card and I wonder if that might mess with the G6
Hello Mate, I am have plans to buy this one-Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition HD 7.1 Gaming Headset to have a right match. I am planning to use it with the USB and then uninstall the software and install the G6 software for using it in Analog with DAC.-Creative Soundblasterx G6 Can buy this headset for using G6 DAC for improvized sound for my movies and music including occasional FPS? Kind regards, Pradeep Rajkumar. Melbourne,AUS
I gave my omnisound 5.1 to my brother and using the epos 300.. and the omnisound is way better.. today tinkered with it and watched some documentaries and it was another experience on the omnisound.. and am planning to get this next month
Oh, well, I'm using it in a weird way, I guess: "I connected it to my mini-PC (Lenovo Tiny, i7, Windows 11) and hooked it to my Marantz amp with optical out. I enabled SPDIF Direct Out on SoundBlaster Command Center software. I already have Boom 3D installed on my computer. Since I like it so much, I use it to set my EQ there. My Marantz (PM7000N) is hooked up to Klipsch speakers (RF-82)." That's it. What was I saying? Oh, yes, I have an awesome sound! I suggest this setup to anyone with varied taste in music and who is only into music. Suggested first track: "To the Threshold of Silence, "World's Edge, Steve Roach"." Get a bottle of wine. Call your girlfriend over. It'll be the f**k of the century. 😁
I got some Sennheiser HD 6XX for Christmas and have just ordered one of these, I'm assuming now that they'll be powered properly by one of these things I'm going to notice a huge difference in sound quality? The headphones currently aren't being powered by anything special that could run 300 ohm headphones.
I just got the g6 and it sounds amazing on the dt 990pros. However my mod mic is not working on this dac amp. My mic works on my hyper x headset with the g6 just not a mod mic. Not sure if its the dac amp or just a bad mod mic I got.
are there times when the amp cuts out? and you have to disconnect the power cord from the g6 and connect it again? It happens at random times but mostly when I enter a program or any game. The audio cuts out and I have to disconnect and reconnect
Is there a way to mute the mic on the unit itself? The manual mentions some controls but I can't tell if its controlling mic output or the amount of loopback to hear yourself.
So, if you plug this directly into your optical audio out, and plug the USB into a wall adapter, will it work for stuff like satellite, or whatever else is hooked up to the TV?
@@PumpiPie The G6 includes and supports Dolby Digital Decoding, features the X-Amp amplifier which drives the left and right headphones separately, has a DAC that is 32 bit / 384khz capable, delivers a DNR up to 130 dB, is compatible with the Nintendo Switch, and has a low output impedance. The G6 can drive Headphones with an impedance as low as 1 ohm, all the way up to 600 ohms. The G5 on the other hand does not officially support the Nintendo Switch (as far as I know), has a 24 bit/ 192 kHz DAC, does NOT have Dolby Digital Decoding, doesn't have the X-Amp, has a DNR of up to 120 dB, and will support and drive headphones starting at 2.2 ohms and up to 600 ohms. The G5 also lacks RGB lighting on the X logo on the face of the unit, as well as RGB lighting around the ring surrounding the volume knob. The G6 has this added as an extra touch. The G5 also has one major difference in that it features both a USB micro and a full size USB-A input in the back of the unit, while the G6 gets rid of the USB-A input in favor of just the one USB Micro input. All in all, the G6 is the superior product, with improvements across the board. If you get the chance to buy one, I'd get it over the G5 any day.
@@PumpiPie As far as the G6 vs the X-Fi HD, I would say the two products are completely different in that they're aimed at and marketed towards different use cases. The G6 is first and foremost an external passively powered USB Gaming DAC/Amp. It has features that are made to enhance your gaming experience such as the Scout mode which equalizes the sound in a way that emphasizes gunshots, footsteps, explosions and more (changes depending on the game) giving you an edge over your opponents. You can customize your sound profile with the software it comes with (a separate download) to your preferences as well. The X-Fi HD amp, while cheaper, is an older product which is made to be used with Home Stereos, vinyl turntables, PC's and Laptops. While it does feature a USB Micro input on the back, I cannot guarantee it will work with gaming consoles. The X-Fi HD only supports and outputs Stereo Sound, can drive headphones up to 330 ohm, and can amplify up to 113 dB. It can be used for Gaming, but it won't be anywhere near as good as the G6. The G6 simply blows it out of the water with improvements in features, guaranteed support for most gaming consoles and full support for PC's and Laptops. Don't forget the G6/G5 can also be used for Smartphones, Home Theater systems (if you really want to I guess, using optical in/out), and TVs. It's not limited to gaming either, you can use it for music and movies as well. If I were you, I would be looking only at the G5 and G6 for gaming, that is, if you want to stick with Sound blaster. I hope this helps.
@@PumpiPie Of course! I forgot to mention the G5 also has the Scout Mode Feature, however I think going with a used G6 or a G6 on sale is a great option. Good luck and enjoy!
Hey, what's the big diff between g5 and g6? G5 is cheaper, it has a usb port (connect your mouse or keyboard there) and it won't save pc settings if disconnected, am I right?? I'm wondering about these 2.
If I'm exclusively into HQ music playback in the quality range of Asus STX or STX II and not into gaming, would the SBX G6 still be a reasonable choice?
Sound yes, but probably you'll suffer from software quality, I have AE-5 and G6 is a mobile version, so if you want stable and user-friendly software - use Asus.
I hope you do an extensive audio quality review on the axon 9 pro and it's usb-c crаp, and comparing it to the axon 7's still unbeaten audio jack capabilities.
@@janneus alot more clear also if you play fps games and need to know where footsteps and shootings are coming from those are loud asf Also like he said this amp gets loud asf ive only had it for a day really and those ate things that I can think off the bat
QUESTION.... IF I BUY THIS, CAN I USE A HYPER-X ALPHA HEADSET AND USE A DIFFERENT SEPARATE ARM MIC? THAST WHAT IM LOOKING FOR, SINCE I SEE ONE OUT PUT FOR HEADPHONES AND ONE FOR MIC. IF WOULD IT WORK PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP SO I CAN BUY IT. THANKS
I had this for a few months and the volume knob hasn't even worked, idk if it's something to do with firmware, so I just hook it up to a speaker with scout mode and that's the only way I've been playing, I don't regret it but I would like to use my headphones I just don't wanna damage my ears cause there's no volume control
Biggest issue I’ve had so far, is the Xbox One X will not work with my Behringer Xenyx Q802USB or Allen & Heath ZEDI 10, even though both of them work fine on the PS4 Pro, Nvidia Switch and PC, all via a USB style “KVM” switch. In this instance, Microsoft reminds me of Apple. Locking out popular hardware, that legitimately would only give their product more appeal. Because hell, I continue to favour buying games on the PS4 Pro over the Xbox One X, simply because I like my own headphones and mic combo, on whichever USB interface I choose to use. They work with everything else I have.
JuanBagnell that too, but, even when there is a choice. We know Red Dead Redemption 2 is going to be great fun. It’s coming to the 2 big ones straight up, just like GTA V did. And the choice of console becomes a choice between the likely slightly better graphics on the XBoneX, or being able to use my existing audio setup that allows me to switch between whichever device I want to use the interface, mic and headphones with, along with whatever else I’ve got patched into the interface.
@@kuhhnt Can I plug normal headphones and original ps4 ear piece to this?Like both? So I get game audio to the headphones and chat to the ps4 ear piece.... is it possible?
i bought this dac for playing FPS games and listen music on youtube...i turn off all effect but dont use "direct mode" cause i want to use my mic from this soundcard. my headsets is senh gsp 600 what settings i need to use in windows? 16bit\44000khz? now i stay with 24\44000...so...any ideas?
i buy this card, card play in windows 10 64 bit home last version and sound blaster connect 2 download from official support creative... dont load device... only write your audio device cannot be detected... also i installed last firmware and sb connect last version, where is a problem?????
its means that u cant turn the wheel too easily, and even if you do make a large turn, the volume wont go up too much and BLOW YOUR EARS. You need to turn the wheel a lot to get the highest volume
have it broken? I read some reviews, they said creatives products break easily. I'm using DT990 Premium 250 ohm right now. But i don't know which AMP/DAC should i buy? I have 150-160$ budget.
@@andriuskirklys2487 this comment has posted 1 year ago mate. I already have bought Sound Blaster G6 and i think its good. Just heating a bit and i don't know why.
@@afaegfaegaeg9551 Worth the money. I am really enjoying the G6 and what it has to offer. I play a lot of rainbow six siege and going from the fulla2 to this was a good idea. Can tell this amp pushes my 990 pros better and the added app to control the drivers on it is great. if you are trying to decide between the two, def go for the G6.
I have a circa 2016 MSI SLI plus motherboard, and after a Windows update a couple years ago completely lost audio. I get the dreaded "Failed to play Test Tone" message. What I need is a way to get audio back on this PC. (Yes I tried every possible driver update and even downgrades nothing helps). I was thinking pcie sound card but this G6 is certainly enticing! Anyone care to chime in if they think it will work?
If you need good input/output, you might want to shop an inexpensive audio interface instead? Otherwise, for just audio out, there are some KILLER mini dacs now that weren't around when this original came out. The main reason I would look at shopping Creative now isn't just "good audio hardware", it would be if you really want to try the game directional audio features.
@@SomeGadgetGuy I have the older Recon3D USB and since it uses the same chip as the G6, I would think the decoding would be similar although the amp obviously has been improved. You do have to make sure the PS4 is set to output optical Dolby and not USB audio though.
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This video has been the best for all times regardless how many times I watch it again and again. Wonderful job, hands down!
After using this DAC/AMP good enough really bothers me now. This little unit has made my music and gaming such a pleasure to my ears. I am currently playing RDR2 on PC with X2HR Headphones and the difference simply. Wow. I want to carry this thing everywhere I go now.
I just ordered myself a pair of Fidelio X2HR's after many great reviews. How would you describe the jump from on-board PC audio to let's say soundblaster X3 or SB G6? Is it really like going from 60Hz to 144Hz?
Best DAC+Amp combo on the market for the price.
G6 is a still a good phone... oops wrong video
All these Moto fans jumping on my video...
;-)
LG G6? Or also wrong video?😂😜
@@SomeGadgetGuynah, I came for your audio review 🔉
How does is compare to the sound blaster x7?
This is like going from 60hz to 144hz
is it really? Like If i buy this and use it with my audiotechnica ad700x is it going to be a good jump?
Yes, I have ad700x and g6 , it sound phenomenal
@@giuseppeianniello4214 I actually bought the G6 recently and I was wondering if you know how to get the surround sound working. I choose 5.1 or 7.1 in the soundblaster settings but that doesn't do anything. I don't know if i should be enabling spatial audio in windows sound as well but it would be nice if you could explain it to me if you are utilizing virtual surround in pc.
Jags you have to go into the sound card settings in window and set them to 7.1 or 5.1 and only then set in the g6 software otherwise it will not work properly.
@@giuseppeianniello4214 I just bought this exact combo. Will be trying it out tomorrow when it arrives.
This definitely helped me out with purchasing this device! Great review and superb video quality!
I'm getting this thing and a pair of Sennheiser 599s (in the Ivory and Brown color scheme of course) next month.
Great video Juan. I have a creative USB XiFi Card for interference free audio. I just might upgrade after a high praise review like this.
I got the internal sound card and the difference is night and day whoooahhh
Right!
absolutely fantastic review. extremely knowledgeable, funny and well put together. thanks mate!
Kinda want one. I have my PS4 next to me. So far I've used the controller's headphone port with earbuds, but I want to use my Beyerdynamic DT-880's with console games and watch movies. On PS4 I have SoundBlasterX AE-5, so no problems.
One thing I would want from this is second headphone jack for second person.
Got G5 myself. What I really like is the really pure sound on both headphones and microphone lines. This far, it's the purest sound for microphone I've ever hard. Earlier I've had high end sound cards but those were installed into motherboard. My friends who makes music, recommend me to get USB sound card for best sounds, with least disorder. So I choosed USB sound card for gaming purpose, to get 3D emulated sounds for gaming. And I have zero regret for that.
I think it's funny. They have all this fancy modeling and 3D audio software, but the thing I like best is being able to drive really thirsty headphones with a flat EQ.
@@SomeGadgetGuy Well, I think I can hear 3D positioning alot more accurate in CS:GO when I disable ingame emulated 3D audio, and use 5.1 from ingame/windows, and I enable 3D emulated sounds from creative. I'm using flat EQ without scout mode
But, I don't know how the 3D Surround amount in creative goes. First I put it to maximum, then I noticied that default cs:go profile has only 30. Didn't know what to choose, so I made compomize and choosed amount fo 50, which seems better than 100. Now I tested, for me, optimal amount seems to be somewhere between 30 and 50, currently I feel 35 is best amount for me in CSGO for 3D sounds.
wow totally awesome
thanks to you all
so inspiring!
Great review! Enjoyed it very much! Subscribed! Thank you!
You have a very unique way of reviewing. Thank you for this video I really enjoyed it
You're very welcome 🙂
Was searching reviews on this and stumbled upon this video. Well done video exactly what I was looking for. New subscriber as well
I have the G5 so I expect this (G6) is very similar. However, the G5 was designed more for use with a smartphone, and this seems to be designed especially for PC gaming. That's why I want one. Oh and I also happen to own the same V-Moda Headphones you seem to have at least shown in the Video.
I need this now.
It's a killer little box. Real impressed with that scout mode...
Great review. How is the mic line in on this device? Does it work well? What kind of Mics would one use with this? You mention that you do have the nice USB audio interfaces for making videos, but what about someone who would just get one device? Would this one work for both gaming and recording?
Nice review :) do you know if it works on Apple computers ? i mean, i think hardware would be OK, but do you know if there is a software version for MAC ? (to adjust settings if needed) - thank you.
Bought the G6 after watching your video. Now tell Creative to pay you😎
Is it worth the money to buy this sound card?
same lol
Can you listen game audio on ur console and listen to music on ur phone at the same time using this device?
Hoping you see this, does the g6 use a different optical cable? Cause obviously it looks different to the generic optical cable input slot for most other mixamps and consoles
Does this still support realtime audio recording and cleanup? Remember EAX?
4:55 V-Moda FTW!!
My Crossfade LP 1st gen still work, and i bought them 6 years ago, while the Audio Technica ws55 died within months of using them.
These cans have been KILLER. Amazing how well they've aged, and they're still my fave solution for a gaming headset. The mic is SO MUCH better than it has any right to be.
Dude I'm using my LP 1 right now too... 8 years strong.... the headband cover peeled off, I had to replace the earpads to the XLs but omg are they still hella good for gaming and blasting my eardrums out.... best $150 I've ever spent
F$ck yeah Holmes. I have 9 gaming rigs and I have been buying different sound cards to try out. Good review. Much appreciated. HASTA AMIGO! :)
yes yes and yes you are giving me good and good suggestions Juan, I am your great fan
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Being a medical transcriptionist it could be easier for me that some doctors may dictate loud and some doctors may too low so it would be very useful for me thanks Juan
Hmmm... Maybe. I wonder what might be out there with good auto gain control though. I'd almost recommend getting a recording studio style limiter... Almost... You probably shouldn't do that actually... Hmmm...
hmm thanks
We had a rambunctious toddler but there was a toggle function to dial down the rambunctiousness. It took about... 20 years to function properly
I asked creative about mic and they said some users reporting about quality of recording with condenser microphone (i assume that some people use mic that requires 48V power for proper drive ? im not sure ). did you try 48V power preferred mic on G6? do you think it can drive something like neewer nw700 ?
This is now my primary PC audio amp and card. I love it, however, been having real issues with the software and EQ that comes with it, CLabs is notorious for
wonky bad software, and this is no exception. The trouble is, it sounds great, but everytime I power up the PC after it being off for hours or overnight, the EQ setting
reverts to whatever it wants, Flat, etc., anything BUT what I want it to be! This is highly irritating. I dunno how to fix it thus far. But the card itself is fantastic and is easy as hell to use.
I dunno why my Dell gaming laptop audio was built-in so bad, but this solves all those issues. Gone are the days when the on-board audio was any good. This is not acceptable
for a full gaming PC that costs over $1000.
Great review bro
Better than mayflower ARC?
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Great, informative video. Tis on its way from Amazon.
How does this compare to Sennheiser GSX1000 for gaming? Deciding between these two exclusively for PC gaming.
Hi i had the gsx for awhile n right now its on sale id say it worht the pick up but uou only use 2 options out of all the extra ones that are there but good for sale like now
@@lilcholo951 on sale where? that shit is still 249 dollars
To late just ended like yesterday
@@pastoryoda2789 it's on Amazon for around $167
I plan to plug in a DR 1990 PRO to the G6 and play PS4.
My question is: When I plug an external microphone to the G6, will the PS4 recognise it?
Interesting. Giving serious thought into getting this instead of the somewhat overwhelming options available for USB based audio interfaces, which are great but many seem to have limitations when it comes to future proofing... A cheap interface will only take you to 44.1khz or at most 48khz.
Going beyond that seems to just exponentially increase the price, with really no advantage other than needing more CPU grunt to deal with the 196khz pcm stream getting flung into your usb ports.
The only limited issue I see here is simply a lack of physical inputs.
That said, a small decent mixer and a line into this cover many of those bases....
Thanks for the food for thought.
What I'd like to know is if it's worth it for me. Because I have an acer nitro i7 that uses a built-in Realtek ALC295 @ Intel Comet Lake PCH-LP - cAVS card.
Will Creative Sound BlasterX G6 be far superior to Realtek ALC295? What do you think?
Могу ли я подключить G6 к компу соединив с TV и 7.1 саундтбаром? Запускать фильмы на компе и что бы задействовать g6 на саунд баре?!?!?
how is the mic input quality? shame you do not talk about it, especially since you plugged a boom pro on it it seems...
Which is the best? Topping DX1 or CREATIVE G6X ?
Would you recommend this over Sennheiser's GSX 1000? I started searching because I'm currently running my HyperX Cloud II's on a new computer build. I'm connecting my headset via analog directly to my motherboard's sound card (z390 Aorus Master from GIgabyte). What are your thoughts?
Overall the G6 is better than the GSX1000. Especially in stereo direct mode which i use exclusively. The only advantages of the GSX are the better surround sound emulation and that it works without the bloated software from Creative.
I have g6 and gsx 1000 and honestly I don’t see a significant difference in surround sound . Instead is very evident when I use the g6 compared to the gsx1000 a much richer and more gratifying sound detail .
@@giuseppeianniello4214 hi! So you're saying the g6 is better? I only have the gsx 1000. How does that compare to the gsx 1000 please?
Daniel Vasile the gsx 1000 is great for playing on PC with a very good surround sound but it comes in 16 bits in 7.1 and maximum 24 in stereo hd, while the G6 comes in 32 bits and you feel it above all when you listen to music because you hear a richer sound and detailed. In games instead it is more difficult to notice the differences and perhaps the gsx sourround is slightly better as sound placement, but the G6 seems to have a slightly more detailed sound having a 7.1 in 32 bit. Having both of them, for some games I use the Gsx while for others the G6 and in the end both are good, even if with the G6 you have much more power available because being able to drive headphones up to 600 ohms reaches incredible volume levels.
powers up to 600ohm.... that's pretty powerful right there, would even drive some good beyers
Yup! This amp is pretty loud...
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That card can be connected with 7.1 speakers?
Were u using the Vmoda boom pro?, if so, does this little unit amplifies the mic input?
Could I listen to ingame audio and audio from my phone at the same time like the Rig Plantronics
I've been using the Soundblaster Recon3D on consoles for 5 years. Is this a major improvement? I'm thinking of getting one bit its a bit expensive. Great video, by the way!
I have the Recon3D installed on my secondary computer. Now I don't have a G6 yet but I do have a G5. Based on that I'd say there is an improvement but not necessarily a 'major' one. It amounts to just a bit more punch and clarity. However I do suffer from a degree of hearing loss so you might notice things I do not.
Will the Sound BlasterX G6 run the Logitech G Pro X well?
I am asking because Logitech uses their own audio card and I wonder if that might mess with the G6
Atmixx I am using it to run my G933 in wired mode and it’s noticeable what a difference it made.
@@Damageinc84 Allright, sweet! Thanks for the answer, man
Yay im the 420th like XD
Great Review btw,plan to get it once i get enough money for it
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Hello Mate,
I am have plans to buy
this one-Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition HD 7.1 Gaming Headset to have a right match.
I am planning to use it with the USB and then uninstall the software and install the G6 software for using it in Analog with DAC.-Creative Soundblasterx G6
Can buy this headset for using G6 DAC for improvized sound for my movies and music including occasional FPS?
Kind regards,
Pradeep Rajkumar.
Melbourne,AUS
I gave my omnisound 5.1 to my brother and using the epos 300.. and the omnisound is way better.. today tinkered with it and watched some documentaries and it was another experience on the omnisound.. and am planning to get this next month
Oh, well, I'm using it in a weird way, I guess: "I connected it to my mini-PC (Lenovo Tiny, i7, Windows 11) and hooked it to my Marantz amp with optical out. I enabled SPDIF Direct Out on SoundBlaster Command Center software. I already have Boom 3D installed on my computer. Since I like it so much, I use it to set my EQ there. My Marantz (PM7000N) is hooked up to Klipsch speakers (RF-82)." That's it. What was I saying? Oh, yes, I have an awesome sound! I suggest this setup to anyone with varied taste in music and who is only into music. Suggested first track: "To the Threshold of Silence, "World's Edge, Steve Roach"." Get a bottle of wine. Call your girlfriend over. It'll be the f**k of the century. 😁
I have the Astros A50 wireless headset for my Xbox One X, would this product enhance the sound even better?
Yes i have the a 50
@@marek3236 is the gained audio experience maintained through the wireless A50? Or does it lose quality through the base station?
I got some Sennheiser HD 6XX for Christmas and have just ordered one of these, I'm assuming now that they'll be powered properly by one of these things I'm going to notice a huge difference in sound quality? The headphones currently aren't being powered by anything special that could run 300 ohm headphones.
Did you get the boost your were hoping for? I have this dac/amp and just bought the HD6XX
@@AffableGuacamole Yes I did. You need to turn the gain switch to H but it worked out perfectly!
Can you theoretically connect this to a tv or bluray player? And will the settings you set on your pc carry over things like 7.1 surround?
I just got the g6 and it sounds amazing on the dt 990pros. However my mod mic is not working on this dac amp. My mic works on my hyper x headset with the g6 just not a mod mic. Not sure if its the dac amp or just a bad mod mic I got.
are there times when the amp cuts out? and you have to disconnect the power cord from the g6 and connect it again? It happens at random times but mostly when I enter a program or any game. The audio cuts out and I have to disconnect and reconnect
I have not seen anyone else have this problem!
Schönes, sehr interessantes Video! Danke!
🙂👍
Is there a way to mute the mic on the unit itself? The manual mentions some controls but I can't tell if its controlling mic output or the amount of loopback to hear yourself.
Should I get this or the g5? And also what is the difference between them.
G5 cheap only has 24 bit sound but most site never stream higher then 24 bits.
Can you connect speakers to this sound card ?
So, if you plug this directly into your optical audio out, and plug the USB into a wall adapter, will it work for stuff like satellite, or whatever else is hooked up to the TV?
Chris Boire Yes.
Sound BlasterX G6 vs Sound Blaster X-Fi HD?
Sound Blaster X-Fi HD is like half of the price of the Sound BlasterX G6 :/
And whats the different from G5 and G6?
@@PumpiPie The G6 includes and supports Dolby Digital Decoding, features the X-Amp amplifier which drives the left and right headphones separately, has a DAC that is 32 bit / 384khz capable, delivers a DNR up to 130 dB, is compatible with the Nintendo Switch, and has a low output impedance. The G6 can drive Headphones with an impedance as low as 1 ohm, all the way up to 600 ohms.
The G5 on the other hand does not officially support the Nintendo Switch (as far as I know), has a 24 bit/ 192 kHz DAC, does NOT have Dolby Digital Decoding, doesn't have the X-Amp, has a DNR of up to 120 dB, and will support and drive headphones starting at 2.2 ohms and up to 600 ohms.
The G5 also lacks RGB lighting on the X logo on the face of the unit, as well as RGB lighting around the ring surrounding the volume knob. The G6 has this added as an extra touch.
The G5 also has one major difference in that it features both a USB micro and a full size USB-A input in the back of the unit, while the G6 gets rid of the USB-A input in favor of just the one USB Micro input.
All in all, the G6 is the superior product, with improvements across the board. If you get the chance to buy one, I'd get it over the G5 any day.
@@PumpiPie As far as the G6 vs the X-Fi HD, I would say the two products are completely different in that they're aimed at and marketed towards different use cases.
The G6 is first and foremost an external passively powered USB Gaming DAC/Amp. It has features that are made to enhance your gaming experience such as the Scout mode which equalizes the sound in a way that emphasizes gunshots, footsteps, explosions and more (changes depending on the game) giving you an edge over your opponents. You can customize your sound profile with the software it comes with (a separate download) to your preferences as well.
The X-Fi HD amp, while cheaper, is an older product which is made to be used with Home Stereos, vinyl turntables, PC's and Laptops. While it does feature a USB Micro input on the back, I cannot guarantee it will work with gaming consoles.
The X-Fi HD only supports and outputs Stereo Sound, can drive headphones up to 330 ohm, and can amplify up to 113 dB. It can be used for Gaming, but it won't be anywhere near as good as the G6. The G6 simply blows it out of the water with improvements in features, guaranteed support for most gaming consoles and full support for PC's and Laptops.
Don't forget the G6/G5 can also be used for Smartphones, Home Theater systems (if you really want to I guess, using optical in/out), and TVs. It's not limited to gaming either, you can use it for music and movies as well.
If I were you, I would be looking only at the G5 and G6 for gaming, that is, if you want to stick with Sound blaster. I hope this helps.
Thank you for the answer :D
Where impressive and in detail
@@PumpiPie Of course! I forgot to mention the G5 also has the Scout Mode Feature, however I think going with a used G6 or a G6 on sale is a great option. Good luck and enjoy!
... It doesn't have 5.1 dts or dolby digital ? does it ? ... where are the drivers then ?
Too late for me. Worked in manufacturing for 30 years hearing is gone.... At least I cannot hear my wife yelling at me now. xD
LOL
Hey, what's the big diff between g5 and g6? G5 is cheaper, it has a usb port (connect your mouse or keyboard there) and it won't save pc settings if disconnected, am I right?? I'm wondering about these 2.
Can you connect studio monitors to this DAC?
So true. Coming from a guy with Advent Prodigy Towers connected to noisy buzzy on board Realtek sound :( I know..... For shame!
Ugh... buddy...
How would this work alongside the DT990 pro headphones and a usb mic?!
Hello, I have a sound card G1 and headset hyperx cloud alpha... Upgrade on G6 ? yes or no? ... will there be a big difference in sound? .. THX :)
If I'm exclusively into HQ music playback in the quality range of Asus STX or STX II and not into gaming, would the SBX G6 still be a reasonable choice?
Sound yes, but probably you'll suffer from software quality, I have AE-5 and G6 is a mobile version, so if you want stable and user-friendly software - use Asus.
I hope you do an extensive audio quality review on the axon 9 pro and it's usb-c crаp, and comparing it to the axon 7's still unbeaten audio jack capabilities.
I'm reaching out but ZTE doesn't seem much interested in USA reviewers my size.
is this a 7.1 virtual audio? cause i can only see a single jack out on it (usually stereo output)
xfdccd sr2dctd only optical out
But can you save settings to the device like the Recon3D USB? Not sure if this is an upgrade as Creative said 7.1 is PC only.
How much better is this than the G5?
Wonder how they compare to ASTRO A40 with the amp?
I would love to know that to !
g6 is better i have the a40 tr version
@@shockwaveey better how ?
@@janneus alot more clear also if you play fps games and need to know where footsteps and shootings are coming from those are loud asf Also like he said this amp gets loud asf ive only had it for a day really and those ate things that I can think off the bat
@@shockwaveey ok. thx for reply
What cable did you use for phone to unit connection? Is it OTG compatible? Can get it to work with one plus 6,,,
So it's compatible with PS4 but not actually worth it, without access to all it's settings?
QUESTION....
IF I BUY THIS, CAN I USE A HYPER-X ALPHA HEADSET AND USE A DIFFERENT SEPARATE ARM MIC? THAST WHAT IM LOOKING FOR, SINCE I SEE ONE OUT PUT FOR HEADPHONES AND ONE FOR MIC.
IF WOULD IT WORK PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP SO I CAN BUY IT. THANKS
I had this for a few months and the volume knob hasn't even worked, idk if it's something to do with firmware, so I just hook it up to a speaker with scout mode and that's the only way I've been playing, I don't regret it but I would like to use my headphones I just don't wanna damage my ears cause there's no volume control
I'm gonna pair this up with my PC37x, should I keep the gain on Low or High? Thanks!
At 50 ohms, I'd honestly play with both. I like the sound on my 599's on high but turning the volume down.
@@SomeGadgetGuy Thanks for the input! Loved the video, really helped me a lot before purchasing.
can someone help me, my friends cant hear me in discord i got beyerdynamic headphones plugged into blasting sound g6 amplifier
Hi. Does is it sound better than the Dragonfly red DAC?
I got a question what is the different between g5 and g6 ?
I would like to know also
Same here ?
IS this device charging from pc/Phone while using or not?
Biggest issue I’ve had so far, is the Xbox One X will not work with my Behringer Xenyx Q802USB or Allen & Heath ZEDI 10, even though both of them work fine on the PS4 Pro, Nvidia Switch and PC, all via a USB style “KVM” switch. In this instance, Microsoft reminds me of Apple. Locking out popular hardware, that legitimately would only give their product more appeal. Because hell, I continue to favour buying games on the PS4 Pro over the Xbox One X, simply because I like my own headphones and mic combo, on whichever USB interface I choose to use. They work with everything else I have.
Well that and Spider-Man... and God of War...
JuanBagnell that too, but, even when there is a choice. We know Red Dead Redemption 2 is going to be great fun. It’s coming to the 2 big ones straight up, just like GTA V did. And the choice of console becomes a choice between the likely slightly better graphics on the XBoneX, or being able to use my existing audio setup that allows me to switch between whichever device I want to use the interface, mic and headphones with, along with whatever else I’ve got patched into the interface.
@SomeOldFatDude Man you should switch over to PC gaming. If you switch over you will never look back at lame consoles again.
@@kuhhnt Can I plug normal headphones and original ps4 ear piece to this?Like both? So I get game audio to the headphones and chat to the ps4 ear piece.... is it possible?
B Sho I’m not that narrow minded. I game on PC, PS4 and Xbox. Because I’m not some PCMR idiot. Nor am I a console fanboy.
i bought this dac for playing FPS games and listen music on youtube...i turn off all effect but dont use "direct mode" cause i want to use my mic from this soundcard. my headsets is senh gsp 600
what settings i need to use in windows? 16bit\44000khz? now i stay with 24\44000...so...any ideas?
if you turn off all effects, will the audio output be just normal 2.0 stereo? Cause i want to use them on my stereo headphones
The best reviewer ever!
How long is that microUSB cable provided?
1.2 m long
@@ams5162 Thank you so much!
@@bmnbl np dude
Not bad thanks for the post
i buy this card, card play in windows 10 64 bit home last version and sound blaster connect 2 download from official support creative... dont load device... only write your audio device cannot be detected... also i installed last firmware and sb connect last version, where is a problem?????
scout mode asmr would be insane
LOL I have a hard cringe on ASMR, so someone else will have to test that 😁
When you turn the volume wheel, you mention it' smooth, but it looks wobbly, was it like this out of the box ? Thx.
its means that u cant turn the wheel too easily, and even if you do make a large turn, the volume wont go up too much and BLOW YOUR EARS. You need to turn the wheel a lot to get the highest volume
have it broken? I read some reviews, they said creatives products break easily. I'm using DT990 Premium 250 ohm right now. But i don't know which AMP/DAC should i buy? I have 150-160$ budget.
Buy better Ifi Zen Dac, ore Fiio k5 pro.
@@andriuskirklys2487 this comment has posted 1 year ago mate. I already have bought Sound Blaster G6 and i think its good. Just heating a bit and i don't know why.
just purchased this and it should be here sunday or monday. I currently use the Fulla schiit 2 and am curious how they will compare.
Lemme know! That should be a fun showdown. Audio quality and location reverb tech.
what do you think? Which one?
@@afaegfaegaeg9551 Worth the money. I am really enjoying the G6 and what it has to offer. I play a lot of rainbow six siege and going from the fulla2 to this was a good idea. Can tell this amp pushes my 990 pros better and the added app to control the drivers on it is great. if you are trying to decide between the two, def go for the G6.
@@kosta1605 Thanks i will use it with DT990 Premium 250 ohm, so i was looking a AMP/DAC under 160$ but the best one is G6 i think.
@@afaegfaegaeg9551 no problem man, def worth the money and you should enjoy it as I do :).
Does that box plug into a USB port on my pc? Or a micro usb
now does this work with the DT 990 and if so how bc those headphones have 6.35 mm adapter and 3.5mm so it’s either to big or to small?
Does the astro a40 work with this or its going to be a problems since Astro a40 is headset with mic?
Would a home theatre receiver do the same is the sound blaster?
I have a circa 2016 MSI SLI plus motherboard, and after a Windows update a couple years ago completely lost audio. I get the dreaded "Failed to play Test Tone" message. What I need is a way to get audio back on this PC. (Yes I tried every possible driver update and even downgrades nothing helps).
I was thinking pcie sound card but this G6 is certainly enticing! Anyone care to chime in if they think it will work?
If you need good input/output, you might want to shop an inexpensive audio interface instead? Otherwise, for just audio out, there are some KILLER mini dacs now that weren't around when this original came out.
The main reason I would look at shopping Creative now isn't just "good audio hardware", it would be if you really want to try the game directional audio features.
Also, I believe PS4 only outputs stereo over USB, so using optical is the only way to get 5.1 Dolby into the device.
Interesting. I'm going to have to take a second listen. I think I was overly wow'ed by the Scout mode.
@@SomeGadgetGuy I have the older Recon3D USB and since it uses the same chip as the G6, I would think the decoding would be similar although the amp obviously has been improved. You do have to make sure the PS4 is set to output optical Dolby and not USB audio though.
Thanks for the heads up! I have more gaming gear to test, so it'll be fun revisiting this!
@@SomeGadgetGuy Not a problem, thanks for the review and hopefully us console gamers can make a more informed decision based on your info.