The new Sound Blaster X1 is USB DAC and headphone amplifier which offers Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine technology, together with Super X-Fi Headphone Holography first seen in the iconic SXFI AMP. As small as a finger, it serves up a multi-channel, high-resolution and immersive audio, powered by a high-end 128dB AKM4377 32-bit DAC and Ti/Burr-Brown INA1620 dual audio operational amplifier.
Sound Blaster Engine
Sound Blaster X1 is best used with PC and Mac, and with the Creative desktop app, you gain access to the Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine to tap on the full suite of sound processing technologies to enhance your audio experience for both work and play. With Sound Blaster Surround Virtualization, you can enjoy a mesh of depth and range in audio immersion across movies, music and games.
CrystalVoice technology offers a host of smart adjustments during conference calls with features like SmartVolume and Acoustic Echo Cancellation. There is also SmartComms Kit which helps to reduce background noise effectively and auto-mute users when you are not speaking. There are also audio and game presets to help when you are gaming –Scout Mode for example, detects subtle audio cues and makes them obvious to keep you one step ahead of your competition.
Super X-Fi
You also get to enjoy Super X-Fi headphone holography, which redefines headphone listening by recreating the soundstage of a premium multi-speaker system for an expansive experience. Furthermore, ear-mapping via the SXFI app tailors to your ears.
Where to buy
Sound Blaster X1 is priced at S$89 and is available at the Creative online store.