Creative G3 "External Sound Card" Fixes HORRIBLE (Ear Damaging) Laptop Audio Quickly.

After testing out a laptop and it's onboard audio for the first time I was in shock... From my testing (though I don't know how to test the console audio just yet), the portable Creative G3 made an easy fix however. This unit also offers everything you want from a budget solution; solid numbers, line in, optical in, mute switch, mic and output volume, and a new feature too, mix volume. This feature enables you to mix the end points together. Also coupled with what the software suite brings for $60, it would really be a good decision if you were using cheap laptop onboard audio.
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[@TVmadethemdoit]

Tech Yes, you really been killing it lately. The great efforts and money you have invested back into this channel, really shows. I definitely need this product as well so thanks for this review. Peace out for now, bye.

[@Gorge0usSuicide]

really surprised how in depth and high quality your reviews on. love it sir!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Congratulations on the sponsorship and keeping true to yourself. I have been looking for something like this. Especially if it runs on Mac OS X. Thank you Bryan.

[@NinjaRastaMon]

They also run on Linux systems.

[@vanshguleria9425]

nice you are now keeping good frequency of videos i love it

[@jameshallas4125]

Excellent review just ordered one due to this review thanks a bunch pal

[@yanshaoumo6076]

Thanks for the review. I bought a G3 after watching your review. (Using your link of course!) My B350 3.5mm jack was starting to fail, so I try G3. Just as you said, G3 is mostly the same as a highend board. G3 is slightly better than mid range B350. G3 drives my DT770 80ohm better. I also have a 7yrs GE60 laptop. G3 is much better than GE60 onboard audio. And saving setting in G3 itself is convenient.

[@monham5041]

Tech Yes Sound Lovin'

[@exes1010]

Thank you for doing the the onboard audio as baseline.

[@SpeedWeed97]

Every time i binge watch your pc parts hunt vids you upload, i think im into something...

[@Mr.Unacceptable]

As long as it doesn't flow over the top of your boots y'll be OK.

[@bluej511]

What software are you using to test the G3? I'd love to see how my Virtuosos do on either usb or 3.5.

[@marcodesantis9843]

Hello . Nice video congratulations. an information if it is possible thanks. I have seen that the optical cable is not of quality. but if I buy a higher quality cable, does the audio improve? thank you

[@NinjaRastaMon]

I wouldn't of thought my generic laptop was that bad but I believe it after having to sell my ASIO audio card. For now I am going with the G1 beater to save my ears until I find a proper ASIO mixer. Thanks for the info

[@bardofhighrenown]

I used a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD, for a long time to fix a similar problem I was having with an FX series motherboard audio. It worked great for many years but had to retire it as I needed an XLR input for my PC

[@itsdeonlol]

I was looking for something like this for my Switch!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Holy Hell what an improvement.

[@happyloaf]

Are you going to be looking at the X3 or the Gen 2.0 Super XFi? Please do and show the measurements like you did with the G3.

[@gingerjoe666]

So the last time I used onboard audio was around the Pentium 4 time. I really thought by now this would have been highly improved, but listening to the recording of the Asrock Z390 mic-in with all that background noise really makes me think we haven't come any further in this particular solution.

[@mihumono]

I'm using soundbar with sub (razer leviathan) as i don't have much space for speakers on my desk, it sits nicely below my monitor. I'm using toslink input, but my integrated soundcard doesn't sound bad. Haven't used headphones much in the past six years.

[@ma-saracen]

Bryan can you do a video about usb over current problem?

[@pauljames4510]

can we get a look at a sound card you put in the pc like the creative sound blaster z ?

[@jd5787]

Hi! G3 or Play4 better? for both conferencing and music/videos. The play4 tries to position itself as adding "unique" features fpr conferencing which may look like clever marketing... thanks!

[@Deathbynature89]

Does it have stereo microphone in? Because most usb sound cards make it mono. I want portal stereo recording into a smartphone.

[@animedude667]

i have the G1 and i think it's the same tech just less extra features, no controls and only one 3.5mm jack, was like $20 on amazon i think

[@hucyal9584]

I use it on a pc and I would like to understand if the way it is powered makes a difference on the sound quality, what changes if I connect it with usb a or c?

[@zakr72]

Does this device filter out desktop audio from the microphone input? I know the sound blaster play 3/4 has had issues with this and my default desktop jacks have the same problem.

[@japanadventurelife]

Can I use this with Osmo Pocket camera for mic?

[@andrew1977au]

Brian, I have a MSI Z97 gaming 5 connected to Logitech z5500, I play bf1, bf5 and cod, will I have any benefit going to a dedicated sound card? If so what would you recommend. Regards Andrew

[@SpeedWeed97]

Btw bryan, whats your mmr on dota 2? Just curious

[@Deathbynature89]

Is it a Stereo Mic In or only mono like every other USB sound card?

[@SharrodVisuals]

Does the G6 have any extra features over this G3? Looks like you get 99% of the things the G6 offers except having a cooler looking dac. Bigger volume knob and sbx and scout mode button.

[@ztks]

I have the Asus x470 crosshair vii hero wifi. Is the on board audio on that any good? It's a pretty expensive motherboard.

[@shotokanman1]

can you please tell me if i can use this to play music and talk on mic at same time via sterio mix live on a chat program thank you

[@13Dodo1992]

on pc sound blaster command possible 7.1 surround with headset? i have G1 .. upgrade ? or no?:D

[@hjackson.92]

Just curious: is Bluetooth audio better than the cheap onboard audio?

[@ShadowFernan1]

my headphone audio sounds too low even on max volume using my onboard audio (x470 gaming plus), if i buy this, it would fix it? Thanks

[@kiba3x]

I have external Omni sound card and it sounds excellent.

[@Skitzotech]

What about the volume? I have purchased 5 usb sound cards and 4 of them have a very disappointing max volume. I like my headphones to have the ability to be "slightly unbearable" when at max volume. Meaning it needs to "just about" start hurting my ears when maxed out. Reason I am a gamer and I set my EQ very weirdly. I go super heavy on the low bass, light on the mid and high bass (because these wash out many sounds), heavy on the mids (cuz footsteps) and light on the highs (because highs wash out many sounds). This ends up being too taxing on the amps. When a boom hits or in a large vehicle it starts distorting sounds. The one usb soundcard that worked PERFECTLY for me was the PX22 from turtle beach. Had it for like 6 years and it dies like 2 years ago and i have been buying others like crazy trying to find one thats good enough.

[@rakshitnasikkar6711]

Does that optical out supports multichannel audio through PC win10/11?

[@Elementpunx]

Hey is this better than onboard audio for music?

[@hag123ful]

Hello is Creative G3 Good For DT990 250ohm Thank U

[@Alleyesonme-vy4jq]

Great informative video,will this work with xbox one x?

[@Hutsull]

Yes

[@nikleiser5888]

Are you going to test more Laptops? Would love to see that.

[@mohdfaizal6773]

I hope he is able to get a motile Ryzen 3.laptop soon.

[@hmst5420]

Does it support headsets with mics built in?

[@bennY-lz3wd]

Hi. Thanks for the review. I actually bought a G3. Unfortunately I can't seem to get any of my mics to work. Neither my headset mic (Sennh. GSP300) nor my small Lavalier mic. Does anybody else have this problem? Software and drivers are up to date and i run win 10 prof. I unfortunately cannot find any solution on google :(

[@sundoggy1112]

can you do stereo mix? like music play through mic?

[@nowjoel2830]

what is the Optical IN -- Sample Rate/ bit depth Max?????

[@coolsurfer89]

Any noise floor issues with low impedance headphones?

[@handmadecomputers5072]

I was a Sound Blaster fan boy back in the day when on board audio consisted of a tiny speaker for beeps. The Audigy was a great addition in the 90's but has lost their status with standard MOBOs having good solutions on board. On the fence with the new products from SB, might give them another shot.

[@techyescity]

Check out the X3, it is easily the most enjoyable I have had come through in a while.

[@necrodh]

I used to have the 2001 audigy soundblaster with a lot of philips chips, no modern dac can compete with that philips ones on terms of realistic sound and holography

[@13Dodo1992]

upgrade from G1? ... headet hyperx cloud alpha :)

[@promethbastard]

Can we watercool it or RGB it?

[@FaddyMatty]

I know this is an old video but what software do you use?

[@alexandrumihaiologu4539]

Does it have stereo or mono microphone input?

[@DenzCasuela]

What software does he use for audio testing?

[@tacticalcenter8658]

i got the EVGA nuAudio and havent been happier. sound blaster is not the number1 for me. i have an AE6 and the AE7 &9 isnt much better.

[@ryanhines293]

Brian man! I got a video idea, looking back at rx vega 64 as they are as low as $250 dollars on ebay and practically matching and beating at times the rtx 2060 super that is almost twice the price! I think this paired with a x79 chinese motherboard with 16gb of ram and a e5-2689/2690 is looking to be the ultimate 8c/16 thread price to performance build for high framerate 1080p and 1440p 60fps+

[@09cipriotul]

Soundblaster G3 work on ps 4 slim....?

[@CaptainCutters]

Notification bell squad lets go

[@Etrikye14]

Would you recommend get this DAC to replace built-in audio on a x570 asus tuf gaming board? I was considering it because mic audio has a lot of noise...

[@techyescity]

Ah perhaps the TUF gaming x570 may have a weak audio solution, I haven't tested it, but yes if you have noise then a separate solution will help that. You can also try grounding your PC if it isn't too.

[@wardmattia4783]

Is there a theater mode feature?

[@chunkylover5367]

Good review and analysis. What DAC chip are they using in this? Also, you should have showed the smart phone app. Tweaking EQ and settings on PC and then going to console isn't ideal.

[@its_elser]

recently got pro x gaming Logitech with blu voice.. very nice

[@junethefirst]

10:55 terrible airflow on the G3.

[@NagatoKamiPain]

love this comparison on 9:20 too bad i cant find g1reviewd like that

[@raahimirfan5996]

Which software is used to test audio? Thanks in advance!

[@SamFirthDesigner]

That's REW

[@raahimirfan5996]

@@SamFirthDesigner OK... Thanks a lot!

[@TylerSmith-sd2oc]

Can you use the voice mods with console

[@UndyingGhost]

60$ damn? You can get a dedicated better Xonar cards or even Creative ones.

[@MarcoGPUtuber]

Bryan. Actual serious question this time. Does this work on Android?

[@mohdfaizal6773]

Yes it does, USB c connection. It's a better daC. Unless u have the LG g40. Which is a great phone. Any nice hot Pow buns so far in Taiwan?

[@darrooxx]

I am fan of Creative and have now a X-Fi Fatality sound card, but the creative software does not work anymore after update 1903 of windows 10, the driver of creative will disable my sound, so that is not a solutiion.

[@michelleparis1384]

But the big question is will it work with an Oculus quest 2???

[@smcremix8791]

my on board audio doesn't work, would this be a good replacement?

[@techyescity]

Yeah actually would be decent if you can get it for a good price.

[@Mr.Unacceptable]

I have 3 sets of headphones and 4 monitors. What I'd like sound cards to do is assign applications to audio devices. I want the game and desk mic to play game audio and one of the monitors playing a podcast or audio book. When I'm VOIP i want to use the headphone mic. Sometimes I'm watching a movie on the deck so if it's assigned to the monitor that folds to the outside deck I want the audio played over the soundbar. But still Play games with the audio using the headphones. I got windows to do this by accident once but don't know how. I can't belive this is not a thing yet.

[@rene.s.s]

The Mic clarity and vocal didn't sound right

[@TallBeast]

(Make a Measurement) Software is it free?

[@SamFirthDesigner]

yes & it's called REW

[@EnnTomi1]

so how the software works when its on console

[@dragget]

My guess is you plug it into a PC and configure it how you want, then plug it into your console and it has some NVRAM to preserve your settings.

[@Luwsir]

You can edit on your phone

[@trash.7452]

where can i purchase this item?

[@soundblaster]

creative.com/G3

[@MarcoGPUtuber]

I thought it was Tech YES City that was fixing my laptop's audio.

[@idcrafter-cgi]

Does it run with the best os Linux?

[@dropdead234]

A jet engine is like 100 dB, if I remember correctly. And living around people with hearing loss is very annoying. So, to prevent your friends and family from ganking you in your sleep (or shipping you to the Hell Of Spiders, aka Australia) pay attention to your hearing! Edit: I've learned a lot about cleaning PC's (WD40 works great) watching your channel. Thanks lots!

[@Lopes736]

Best monitor review -> Hardware unboxed Best audio review -> TYC

[@ChoLonNL]

Just tested it out. The sound is way to low compared to a g6. i got them both. don't even bother buying a g3. the phone app is amazing btw, changing settings on the fly. PS4 Pro mmx 300 gen 2 32ohm

[@kalebanderson6564]

vC why does it matter if the sound is lower than the g6. People say the g6 gets super loud and most people don’t like it to be really loud and it isn’t good for your ears so there is no point in blasting the volume imo

[@murdercom998]

60bucks seams a bit steep for me but looks great maybe I'll treat myself to one in the future

[@kalebanderson6564]

Murdercom 30% off store wide on their website so it’s only $42

[@murdercom998]

@@kalebanderson6564 oh cool thanks

[@pakinnapakseng]

Would you recommend me to buy this as i am using a 6 years old on-board from gigabyte z97 gaming 3? Would it make a difference as i see that the motherboard does have some soundblaster technology in it but it is quite old and i'm considering if it's worth the upgrade.

[@euskafreez]

Many of those features are already available in their Create MB line of softwares. You can use their MB3 on any soundcard in Windows (around US$30), and few mainboards came out with the same stuff, except it's called MB5. But 60 bucks for a USB sound-card that works on different platforms and gives you an edge sound-wise in fps due to the scout-mode, that doesn't sound too shabby!

[@jeffm2787]

Creative has lost it for me, no point in using them anymore. Good pair of cordless headphones with proper Bluetooth implementation or something like Sony LDAC works for me. Laptops can have good quality audio, depends on the chip used, op-amp, etc. Nobody uses the DSP effects for more then playing around with for a moment. You want an EQ use Equalizer APO.

[@SerjStar]

i WANT ONE

[@brish9421]

UMMMMMMMM noti gang

[@nickhenley8040]

I love speakers but sometimes headphones are called for. The other half hates hearing my noise.

[@marcin7258]

Creative play 3 is like 20$ work great with ps4 and pc.

[@user-yf7bm6yx6s]

Hope you can share the video to bilibili

[@guily6669]

Creative is just missing all the point nowadays... It's sad that they never improved the S/PDIF quality and remains the same though that's not creative fault, BUT nowadays to get true highest resolution audio specially surround, dolby atmos and other better improved stuff specially on consoles sadly is only trough HDMI and creative doesn't offer anything cheap that I'm sure console people really needs while it's pointless in the PC. We need a god damn good quality audio sound card from creative with their good software that could be saved into the sound card and HDMI decoding with the newest standards for all consoles, I have some 5.1 speakers for my PS4 but I just don't use them as I use a crap 5.1 low quality dolby digital decoder from tritton via optic, I only play in 5.1 in the PC with a Auzentech soundcard and better, more powerful speakers... I really needed at least a 5.1 HDMI decoder for the PS4 Pro and upcoming PS5 but something that won't cost the price of the console or anywhere close and with decent quality and without causing input lag.

[@Trick-Framed]

I have a laptop with a faulty sound chip. Will this give me sound back?

[@reyzafany1992]

Of course.

[@soundboyaudio]

Software is here: www.roomeqwizard.com/

[@stephankudelka2466]

Got a sweex card from 2002.it sucks but it have me audio

[@stephankudelka2466]

I meant gave

[@Trick-Framed]

Rockin that wallet till the threads fall off !

[@CurveOBP]

so.......... a speaker?

[@pierluigidesimone6971]

no instruction on how to use it

[@mktekno1772]

This or the Sound Blaster G6?

[@chunkylover5367]

If you exclusively play on the PC then I'd go with the Soundblaster X G6. If you game on console as well, and you need a way to adjust settings/EQ without having to go back and forth from PC to console, then probably the g3. I believe there is an smartphone app for settings. No drivers are needed apparently.

[@dgkinglols989]

Its*

[@ChigbunduO]

Numbers most important in audio... 🤷‍♂️