Sound BlasterX G6

The Creative Sound BlasterX G6 transforms the way you experience audio on PC and console...What makes the G6 so good is how you can pair it with some $150 cups or a cheap $20 headset from Amazon and you'll be able to tell a difference when migrating from onboard audio on your PC. Having the ability to hook up your console and the Nintendo Switch makes this a must-have for anyone looking to — quite literally — boost their audio experience.

4.5 star out of 5

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-10-15

Performance is where the Sound BlasterX G6 shines, the audio quality delivered by the G6 is superb, it was an immediate improvement over the MSI motherboard we tested it against, and it enhanced every single aspect of the sound. The bass became richer and fuller, the treble was cleaner and more detailed, vocal production became more powerful, and the highs were heightened as well.

Vortez Premium Award

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-09-10

We noticed an audio boost immediately once we fired up the G6...even aged gaming headphones will feel like they got a newer lease on life from the G6. We had fun with the G6 and recommend it first to gamers looking to boost sound quality and gain a competitive edge.

4 out of 5 stars

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-10-09

The G6 is a tiny package that provides a huge bang for your gaming audio experience. At the GamesReviews offices, we don’t look at games anymore unless connected via the Sound BlasterX G6! It definitely is a solid product!

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-10-17

Having used the Sound BlasterX G6 for many weeks now nonstop, I couldn’t believe the small nuanced audio I’ve been missing all these years. Even if you don’t have a set of professional headphones, the G6 is going to enhance your audio to a much more distinct, crisp and defined soundstage. Like trying to describe color to a blind person, it really is something you need to experience for yourself, in terms of the differences a small palm sized DAC can make.

9.5 / 10

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-12-17

If you’re a gamer that’s been using onboard sound til now, it’s worth checking out the G6. Your eardrums will thank you. The sound in your games will be richer, fuller and more natural sounding with better 3D positioning. Audiophiles will also find something special in the G6’s Xamp and DAC combo, with all the SBX processing turned off, your headphones will sing.

9.3 / 10

Sound BlasterX G6

2019-03-01

For excellent compatibility and quality in your current setup, the Sound BlasterX G6 by Creative is the best sound card for you. This device clearly wins against its competitors since it has a good set of features to enhance your system. With its impressive features and performance, we highly recommend the Creative Sound BlasterX G6.

5 / 5; Kicks Ass Award, Perfect for Gaming Award

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-12-17

The Sound Blaster G6 is a powerful bit of kit, providing very noticeable audio improvements to headsets, with its SBX and Scout Modes making a great added bonus... if you game on multiple devices and want the best audio possible from your gaming headset then the G6 is a great addition to your gaming setup.

9 / 10

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-10-09

La mejora de calidad de audio es notable en cualquier par de auriculares que he probado, desde los más baratos, hasta los más caros, y eso es lo que consigues con un AMP/DAC como este. Lo mejor de todo es que después de probarlo, utilizar unos auriculares sin él no es lo mismo.

88% Recommended

Sound BlasterX G6

2019-10-02

The wizards at Creative have done it again. The Sound BlasterX G6 is upon us and not only does it support your favorite PC titles, it also works with the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. W00t! Finally you can amp those headphones or speakers up with all the crystal-clear sound of the Sound Blaster platform at home or on the go. I'm especially stoked to use the G6 with my Switch and the sound processing and virtual surround make a "HUUUUUGE" difference.

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-09-03

Console gamers are the ones that are likely to get the most benefit from the G6, and being able to take the unit and play with it on PC or across other consoles is nice.

Sound BlasterX G6

2019-10-02

The SoundBlasterX G6 offers terrific value with its gaming features (especially for multiplayer), compatibility with multiple platforms, and doubling as a hi-res audiophile DAC. Music, movies, and, of course, games sound superb with the G6.

9 / 10

Sound BlasterX G6

2019-03-01

The SoundBlasterX G6 offers terrific value with its gaming features (especially for multiplayer), compatibility with multiple platforms, and doubling as a hi-res audiophile DAC. Music, movies, and, of course, games sound superb with the G6.

9 / 10

Sound BlasterX G6

2019-03-01

If you’ve already invested in good headphones and have so far plugged it straight to your computer, then the G6 would also be a godsend. Depending on your model, the discrete amp would inject plenty of life to your music from the better power delivery alone, and the cleaner audio coming through the DAC will only let it shine even more.

7.8 / 10

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-12-12

The Creative Sound BlasterX G6 is something that could be a good option for people. It is a versatile device that can work with your computers and consoles. It offers great sound quality. If you are looking for a nice device to make things sound good and not be ridiculously expensive, it might work for you.

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-09-18

To test the gaming applications of using this to amplify my sound bar, I played a handful of matches on perennial rivals PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Fortnite Battle Royale, as well as Call of Duty WWII. The difference is night and day – in all three games, the sound of footsteps becomes directional, as does gunfire and explosions. In fact, the gameplay advantage was borderline transcendent – turning me from a relative novice to being able to locate enemies based on audio cues alone, particularly in WWII.

8 / 10

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-10-17

The Sound BlasterX G6 isn’t for everyone, however, it should improve your gaming audio experience, regardless of headset or gaming platform. That improvement will vary from person to person depending on hearing and you’d have to be a really dedicated gamer to shell out the extra cash in order to further enhance your audio.

9/10

Sound BlasterX G6

2019-10-25

In a nutshell, Creative Sound BlasterX is a worthy addition for any gamer that cares about sound quality as much as about image quality. Being bus-powered means it can be used with laptops or gaming PC alike, in this respect G6 is targeting a much wider audience and at $150 I see lots of great features and not a lot of cons.

85/100

Sound BlasterX G6

2019-10-03

The Sound BlasterX G6 promises audiophile sound and delivers it. It’ll drive just about any headphones. It’s an amazing device selling for a surprisingly low amount.

4.8/5

Sound BlasterX G6

2019-10-25

...while the G6 has a very clean sounding dac and respectable (and high volume output) amplifier, the affordability, and ability to use with external gear really is what makes it a must-have in my opinion. I believe it makes gear like the Astrogaming Mixamp obsolete, at least for the more serious audiophile.

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-10-19

If you’re an audiophile or competitive FPS player, you’ll likely find that the Sound BlasterX G6 is well worth the price of entry. But, if you’re a casual gamer who doesn’t want to drop another $150 on an accessory for your console that already cost you $299 then it’s probably not a good fit for you. However, if you already own multiple consoles, and you factor in that the G6 works with all of them, there’s a small bit of added value for you there.

8.6/10

Sound BlasterX G6

2019-10-25

If you are looking to create a better audio experience for yourself, but want to keep using that favourite headset that is a few years past its prime, take a look at the Sound BlasterX G6. You will not be disappointed!

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-09-07

If you’re a gamer that’s been using onboard sound til now, it’s worth checking out the G6. Your eardrums will thank you. The sound in your games will be richer, fuller and more natural sounding with better 3D positioning. Audiophiles will also find something special in the G6’s Xamp and DAC combo, with all the SBX processing turned off, your headphones will sing. Normally you’d need an internal soundcard or external DAC/AMP to do what the G6 can do – and then you’re limited to which devices you can pair with.

Sound BlasterX G6

2019-10-25

All in all, the G6 delivers on its promise of providing high-quality, enhanced with SBX effects. There’s simply no question, this DAC/Amp will make your headset sound better than ever.

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-08-28

The Sound Blaster G6 is the predecessor to the very popular G5 we reviewed last year. The G5 ended up being my favorite thing I reviewed in 2018, even more so than the AE-5 add-in sound card. The Sound BlasterX G6 is an attempt to improve on an already great product. The G6 even won an Innovation Award at CES 2019.

Sound BlasterX G6

2019-10-25

Man, is it (the Sound BlasterX G6) vastly better than the built-in audio on the laptop! The sound is crisp, it's defined. There's a definition to the audio that just isn't there when plugged in to the built-in. It's just... good! There's no other word to say it, it's just good.

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-08-28

Sound-wise you get perhaps the most impressive external DAC for gaming that money can buy, with crystal clear and impressive surround in addition to exceptional music response that can make the most out of high-def high-fidelity recordings. And on that front the Sound BlasterX G6 is a winner.

8.5/10

Sound BlasterX G6

2019-10-25

But if you’ve already got a good headset and your intention is to continue to improve your gaming audio, the Sound BlasterX G6 will take your sound places you didn’t even know it could go. It’s great that console gamers finally have a good option for improving their audio, an aspect of gaming that has long gone under the radar in favor of visual fidelity.

Sound BlasterX G6

2019-03-01

If you already own a decent pair of headphones and want to be amazed by how good they can sound, the Sound BlasterX G6 is the way to go. But beefy amplification and gorgeous surround profiles aside, getting to add Scout mode to your bag of gaming tricks makes this external sound card worth the cost of entry all on its own.

8.8/10

Sound BlasterX G6

2019-10-25

The good news about the Creative Sound BlasterX G6 is that it is everything that I wanted from a sound card...Overall, I would say that the Creative Sound BlasterX G6 is possibly one of the best external sound cards that I have used in a long time.

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-10-17

Overall I am rather impressed with the Sound BlasterX G6. Initially, it didn’t strike me as any different from the previous BlasterX G5...At the latest LAN Party I spent a day on the G5 and later switched to the G6 the next day and haven’t looked back since.

5 / 5

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-12-17

The Sound BlasterX G6 has everything you would expect from a USB sound card...If you are looking for a nice device to make things sound good and not be ridiculously expensive, it might work for you.

Sound BlasterX G6

2018-10-17

For gamers wanting to add impressive sound to a laptop, this external USB sound card is one of the best available.

Sound BlasterX G6

2020-05-27

If you already own a decent pair of headphones or a pair of speakers and want to be amazed by how good they can sound with a bit of enhancement, the Sound BlasterX G6 is the way to go. But getting to add the SBX surround profile to your audio bag of tricks makes this external sound card worth the US$150.

Sound BlasterX G6

2020-05-28

I have an ASUS ROG laptop and I bought this mainly since the headphone/mic jack is on the right side of the laptop and that's where I have my mouse since I'm right handed. Bad design imho. I wasn't actually expecting to be able to hear the difference since I spent a lot of my childhood listening to loud music and now I can't hear well enough to call myself an audiophile. However, I was really impressed at the difference in game play this little device makes. It's a clear and impressive difference. I'm really surprised at how well the 7.1 option works even though I have only 2 speakers for my laptop.

It works perfectly...Important note, if you have ESET security as AV program, you need to install the drivers in safe mode. Otherwise ESET will not allow the drivers to be installed. That is the problem I had and I really need to give a thumbs up to the support team for helping me fix my issue!!!

I love this card. Definitely worth the money.

I'm new to the world of Audiophiles, however I'm not new to GAMING! This right here is truly amazing. I used to believe in "Gaming Headsets" paying the $300 price tag for a pair of Astro A50's and such but let me tell you they can't compare to the power and clarity that has brought out of my Phillips Fidelio X2HR Open Back Headphones with a V-Moda BoomPro Mic attached to it. The power drives the range, you hear things better and more precise, and when you're not using Scout Mode, or SBX, I have them in Direct for the Audio Clarity to listen to tracks on Tidal. I love the fact that I can use it on the Switch, PS4 Pro, Xbox One X, and yeah it's just an amazing product at $150! I thought it was going to be better than my Astro A50 Gen Wireless by a small margin, nope this Amp / Dac blew it away!

Originally got this to get decent audio through headphones on my PS4 but ended up using on my PC too its that good.

Perfect DAC Amp for a gaming setup

Completely outstanding and astonishing sound! Never have I EVER had anything as persistently great as this. Works with everything it says it works with and provided unparalleled sound. I hook this up with my Sennheiser gsp500's and it feels like everything is outside of my speakers. Like I'm there. Fantastic product from an amazing company that even keeps you up-to-date on the updates being put out. Thank you for this experience!!!

This has been great for driving my Beyerdynamics DT 990 Pro's. I highly recommend this if a DAC/AMP combo is what you're looking for. I can't speak on how the software is, seeing as how I only use this in Direct Mode.

Love this product and so very flexible as well :))

I am using this, most of the time, for music. Basically, I am using it with direct mode and I must say, it is worth the money. I could listen to very much better music comparing to the old sound card, of course, on the same speaker system and headphone: more fidelity, more details, more colors in the music I listen too. I am very much happy with the product!

Amazing little device, i'm able to use it everywhere and with all my devices. The sound result is just superb, very customizable profiles and very nice sound enhancements through the program. Once you start using the device it becomes impossible to do without it. Very recommendable.

Excellent AMP and DAC, absolute clarity in game performance and music listening