Sound Blaster X3

Creative delivers a bevy of different sound options worth listening to with its latest external sound card that's worth it if you're tired of bad-sounding computer speakers.

4/5 Stars

Sound Blaster X3

2020-01-17

Personally, I like the X3 a lot and in my opinion Creative Labs put together an excellent product and implemented it with precision. I say this because there were moments were I listened to specific sections of a movie long after what I needed to hear had past. The sound experience kept me engaged even when I was suppose to move on to something else. This is what good audio is about. Capturing and captivating you and not letting you go which is something you can not physically measure.

Sound Blaster X3

2020-02-14

Great audio processing, both 7.1 speaker and headphone outputs, good software.

Sound Blaster X3

2020-09-03

Sound pumped through the Sound Blaster X3 is greatly enhanced, especially with Hi-Res compared to merely using a motherboard line out port. It's also effortless to switch between EQ modes, toggling SXFI, and there's plenty of options in the Sound Blaster Command software. The X3 sounds great and will be a welcomed upgrade for those on basic or integrated solutions.

4/5 Stars

Sound Blaster X3

2019-11-06

Creative gave the Sound Blaster X3 capabilities to do more than just PC audio, too. Along with Mac compatibility, the Sound Blaster X3 can work with the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in docked mode. These consoles detect the Sound Blaster X3 as a discrete USB headset, and feed it audio as one. This lets you use any analog headset you want with your console.

Sound Blaster X3

2019-11-06

Creative has sought to extend the usefulness of its USB DAC products by releasing a model equipped with its unique in-house SXFI technology. The Sound Blaster X3, priced at £110, offers a really nice, accurate direct sound when connected to high-quality headphones or speakers.

Sound Blaster X3

2019-11-26

The last time I used a Sound Blaster product was over a decade ago, but I fully plan on using their products more in the future. The Sound Blaster X3 has a lot of power for your audio needs and is an asset to your gaming or streaming rig. Combine that with its good pricing and you have an excellent choice for an external DAC/amp.

Sound Blaster X3

2020-02-21

It’s quite amazing what a number of different algorithms and audio processing can do to an audio experience. I’ve used a number of different amplifiers and other hardware to improve the audio-quality from the Switch but nothing to date has made as much of an impact as the Sound Blaster X3. Since it utilizes a USB connection I’ve been able to replicate the same experience on both my PC and PlayStation 4 with relative ease, simply moving the USB connection is the only adjustment needed. If high-end audio is important to you while playing in docked mode at home, I highly recommend trying out the Sound Blaster X3 with your setup.

Sound Blaster X3

2019-11-26

Raising the bar for your desktop movie experience, X3 comes packed full of features that promises the best cinematic experience at home, regardless of your preference for speakers or headphones. It is the world’s first external multi-channel USB DAC and Amp to feature our award-winning Super X-Fi technology, as well as 7.1 discrete surround on speakers, 7.1 virtual surround on headphones, and Dolby Digital Live1. Coupled with high-quality audio components that power hi-res 32-bit / 192 kHz playback at 115 dB DNR / SNR, you can be sure that audio is delivered with studio-level precision and clarity.

Sound Blaster X3

2020-02-07

With the Sound Blaster X3, you’re getting a device that can work on mobile devices, PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox, the switch and even your TV. The Sound Blaster X3 is the best external sound card I’ve personally ever tested.

Sound Blaster X3

2020-04-22

Bringing it all down to just a few words, I have to say that the Creative Sound Blaster X3 is a great device for the price (roughly US$120) that might have some software-related issues that will surely go away as new updates arrive. Two of my audiophile friends have been using the Sound Blaster X3 for months as well and they are very happy with it overall. In the end, this is what really matters — to get the best bang for your buck and the Sound Blaster X3 often punches above its league.

Sound Blaster X3

2020-08-11

I am a DAC convert! Such devices have been on my radar for some time but never had I thought the benefit would be enough to push such an upgrade ahead of others on my system. Creative have released this X3 DAC at around the £110 mark which is a comparable price with other good quality USB DACs. The fact that this also handles Microphone and Line inputs is a bonus as many only handle headphone output.

Sound Blaster X3

2020-06-26

Other than the plastic case and buttons the SoundBlaster X3 overall is a great audio experience when connected with the apps. The mic sometimes echoes but is not a huge problem for the user and can be solved but it is full of options and great settings for all sorts of games. The pre-set options for numerous games, default earphones and the options to change the audio experience is a delight for gaming, a setup in the right direction to enhance the audio gaming experience.

Sound Blaster X3

2020-07-16

Out of the box without any of the features turned on it sounds great. It also ends up being well beyond a headphone DAC and is truly a full DAC for your headphones, microphone, and speakers. They also have support for multiple game consoles as well which is nice.

Sound Blaster X3

2020-10-06

great bit of kit. external, easy to set up and use.

Absolutely love this product. After buying endless headphones for my gaming and music consumption, I have finally found what I was missing. If you are looking for something that brings to life your music and your games. This is a necessity for any set up. The software was extremely easy to use and within 10 minutes you'll have everything setup and ready to go. Plus it looks great on my desk!

Great sound and great software. Expected from Creative. My sound experience has been elevated to another level.

best DAC i ever used!

Awesome sound

Works well, especially the volume. At one stage, I even got the TRRS feature working which had a single plug for Headphone and Mic from my VModa Boom pro in the headphone socket, but it kept glitching when the device lost power or USB reset, and i've since gone back to the splitter. Software is okay, the voice mod/noise filters could be improved to remove background noise or fan noise, but that's a wishlist kind of item.

Excellent audio interface for home entertainment computer. Reliable, too.

Outstanding quality, performence and software.

i been very happy with this product for a solid half year so i hope it will last all the time i need it for

Still the best external DAC/sound card I have ever used! =D