Creative Sound Blaster GC7 Review: New STREAMING Solution??

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Checking out the new Creative Sound Blaster GC7 - a streaming-based unit that has all of their latest audio tech inside. Does this fit the bill for streamers? With audiophile tech becoming more affordable and accessible, is there still a place for gaming-focused audio devices in the current market?
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[@Ben-ig3bf]

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[@Games_and_Tech]

Hey Brian, thanks for the review. For someone with the Sennheiser hd600. Which amp/dac will you recommend for a 70 gaming / 30 music

[@phoenixmerello7620]

Does badSeed still need a 4 pin mini xlr cable for the Beyerdynamic DT 177X GO headphones?

[@SuperSaiyaGinge]

Hey man. Do you know of any DAC's that work well with the Elgato Wave 3 Mic? I use Sennheiser headphones and to hear the mic feedback without delay I need to use the line in from the back of the X3 to the headphone port on the mic but I hear minor static but it's not too irritating. I just wonder if there is a better system out there than what I do right now because the reason I got Sennheiser was to have a much better sound quality and something that actually feels comfy on my head as gaming headsets always cut corners somewhere. I just wish the Wave 3 had a built in amp up to my headphones as this would solve all my problems.

[@UpStart5]

So my setup is using a USB microphone and I've just ordered a pair of Sennheiser 58X headphones. Would I be able to use the chat/game mixer? Or is it required to use a mic that can plug in to the GC7 via the front microphone jack? Badseed said that you'd "bypass" all of it with a USB mic so I'm wondering if I should forego a gaming Dac and just go with something like the Schiit stack.

[@puffaroach]

The reason I chose this is for the optical out going to a pre amp and running my bass shaker (transducer) with an external amp. I have struggled trying to find a way to get this option to work with both speakers and or headphones. I believe I have spent way to much to have this feature but I couldn't find a another viable option. Thank you for the informative video.

[@rebel1988us]

I'm on an Astro mixmap pro and Everytime you I hear the Dolby digital mode, I wonder how much money they wasted on paying someone to invent it.

[@SeanColey]

Your videos are always direct, to the point, and full of useful details. I appreciate it! I would love to see an X3 vs G6 vs AE-7 video. I've been hunting for comparisons but not having any luck. What are your thoughts on the sound quality and amplification between them for just gaming and music?

[@Berfs1]

Thank you for being honest with this review! I specifically got this for the optical in port, because I won't have an optical in on my next computer build, nor will I have a free PCIe slot for a sound card, so I actually needed a USB sound card/DAC that had optical in, and could also have the optical in port seen as a recording device in the Windows sound control panel. I wanted optical in because it is not susceptible to EMI as 3.5mm is (light is not affected by EMI, but anything dealing with electricity like 3.5mm is), and I wanted to hear my streaming PC's audio on my gaming headset without being fed back through the capture card's audio capture, and because I'm using voicemeeter to duplicate the audio from my headphones to the capture card with different EQs and stuff, the only way I can get the streaming PC audio to my headphones without being duplicated is if I enable the listen function in the Windows sound control panel, and select my headphones (realtek 2nd hd audio output) and NOT the voicemeeter aux input. I tested it with Aux input because it was seen as a recording device in the Windows sound control panel (while the GoXLR Mini I have DOES NOT show the inputs properly in the control panel), so I know it will work with optical input as well.

[@JradTHM]

BadSeed! I'm a new sub!! Thanks for the thorough, straight to the point and non-biased reviews!!! Have you had the chance to review the Yamaha ZG01 Mixer? I need a review from someone notable and knows what they are talking about and what to look for when reviewing products. THANKS!! Keep On Keepin' On!

[@abbyanderson4171]

Can I use the gc7 to enhance the sound of my Sony oled tv/ Sonos Beam/ Sub/ and 2 Sonos one surround...thanks

[@JoshTechgamer]

Great video thumbs nice b roll on desk pad 😉

[@zzinsanezz]

Hi... a bit late here, but how would you compare it with G6? Thanks!

[@dervman3531]

How do you enable the dolby digital encoding? I'm one of the few that need this but it's nowhere in the settings

[@jordangreen7198]

Hey badseed I play Xbox 1 and have the jbl quantom 800 what gaming dac/Amp would you suggest?

[@NinjaQuick]

Side note, did you test with High Gain? Regular gain? High gain is harsh on my headphones, so could be the toggle was flipped?

[@cristianinda1508]

Do you recomend this DAC with EPOS H6Pro? A part from amazing sound I need my mic to sound clear, enough loud, background noise reduction and no p/d plosive. Or any suggestion?

[@oscarcampos8396]

What would you recommend for FPS games like call of duty with DT 770 pro 250 ohms?

[@vamonosgeek2680]

Dude. This is a great video. Thanks for the input.

[@Bavar]

Do you know of any sound card that would have a built-in dolby or dts encoder and be able to process the signal coming from the optical in and send the converted signal through the optical out? Does such a card exist?

[@shazyx1977]

Is it possible to use this on dual PC setup?

[@Fuller-fc6rs]

Can you control tour headsets and speakers??

[@kaisersolo76]

I would like one unit that allows to plug in both headphone and modmic uni. Currentlty running a syba sonic, and while it does that job and the sounds prettyy good where do i go next ?

[@heyguyslolGAMING]

Great vid as always. Damn that beard is legit AF. Take care man.

[@DamianH07]

Hey there, i see i am commenting little late but i have more of a question. I have an xbox one x not the series x just the x and i am running a wireless remote with Audio Technica's wired gaming headset with a built in mic. i am wanting to increase my audio so i can hear foot steps in my FPS games and such and just overall have the ability to have a closer oppertunity to have good audio compared to those who game with PC and have all the fancy equipment. what are your thought G3, GC7, or somthing else. i am all ears. i know i will then have to be teathered little more so as i will have more wires to deal with but if i get more sound i am down. Please let me know your thoughts.

[@pokerlife123]

Can i connect this to my TV optical and then use for Xbox series X

[@3JuiceKBFan]

Any thoughts on this using powered speakers- Logitech G560?

[@crazycat5777]

Does this work with a goxlr mini?

[@Kijokobodo79]

Is G6 is adequate for dt 1990 ?

[@Ethernaut]

Every Ting seems to check out! Great review as always!

[@_ijah_6105]

Hi, great video and translated into French it's cool, I have a question I'm on a pc and I have a Corsair virtuoso wireless headset microphone so I don't have a microphone input in jack but in usb, is what device will manage my mic ??? thank you in advance for the answer and good continuity. Long life and prosperity 🖖.

[@hesoartsy528]

Can I use this with series X without using the optical ??

[@youngdannyaye]

Where can I get those lights though? 🤔

[@ighurricane75]

I’m considering buying, I’ve been using a set of razer headphones and would like to jump to a nicer set up. Im kind of set on getting some beyerdynamic dt 770 and have been in search of a solid way to power them. The idea having control over game chat and the volume seem awesome while adding the benefit of having some macros. Only concern is my mic is usb powered and I’m not too sure it that will work with the features of this

[@EatVtec]

Where can I buy those lights in the back

[@ciaranclare848]

Literally just got the X3 today, i previously had the arctis pro wireless headset but decided I didn't want the whole gaming aesthetic. I decided to go with the HD58XX's but i there are two features i kind of just needed to have from the SteelSeries, the game chat mix, and a physical button to change between speakers and headphones, on the arctis pro as soon as you turn them off the audio automatically goes out the line out on the hub, so i knew i needed something like that. Tbh I'm actually pretty confused by all the software for the X3, there is a lot of stuff I just don't understand, or settings that don't seem to change anything...

[@stang4258]

Does anyone know if this will have chat function on Xbox Series X if you use 3.5mm from the controller to the back of the GC7 and then have sound and chat through the two 3.5mm ports on the front ?

[@sulashour2328]

Should i get the GC7 or the G6?

[@kazan6339]

so i have now blaster x G6 is better than GC7 ? and i have headset DT1990 pro can what Deck sound to use it ?

[@SatomiForward]

I think you'll help me understand my predicament better. I just got gifted a mad nice AVR and B & W CM4s. I'm in the need for a separate headphone amp and a solid in-between buffer for my headphones and speaker system. This looks interesting and I've only started looking into separate DACs. My AVR is old enough I can't connect HDMI audio either.

[@ktg_2castle960]

I love all the in/out ports, the option to EQ and create presets...the features to me sound like dual pc setup for “competitive” gaming audio. Take your fav cans, EQ headphones into wall hacks

[@ImaITman]

I think the multiple easy to swtich to inputs would be my use case. Playing games, then switching over to take a phone call (assuming it's capable of that) would be the ace in the hole.

[@leviathanpriim3951]

interesting. I wonder how the Creative K3+ compares

[@belgiovthedoby]

The only one feature I like is the chat mix. I wanna go with better dac amp, but I really miss this feature.... Is there Another way ti Control the chat mix on the Fly?

[@MotoCat91]

I don't want to go full audiophile or RGB streamer mode, but would love to find some cheap kit that can do hardware level microphone adjustments for input. I've tried software based VST and the results can be great but the setup and input delays are rather cumbersome for just casual gaming with friends using push to talk. Like, some cheap, average quality module that can do basic gain/gate/compression and equalizer without any software or drivers would be amazing to clean up mic quality. Does such a thing even exist?

[@DangerDustin]

My problem with most of the bang for the buck audiophile dac/amp solutions is that not a lot of them seem to have a Mic-in.

[@Luanzinho373]

Consider buy mobile dac like E1

[@MikeleKonstantyFiedorowiczIV]

I dunno why people just dont buy usb microphone you can really easy find some budget microphone with low noise and great quality who take 20-17-18khz. To bad in last 20 years every soundcard always suck as a microphone amplifier.

[@rauldiaz847]

HELP what is this good enough for good music listening and gaming ? im just trying to upgrade from motherboard sound? can i adjust chat/game sound of ingame soundd?????? like WAREzone

[@olatron]

Came here for the review... stayed for the beard. Epic!!

[@sm-yx9db]

Friend if I don't use headphones is this a waste of money ? I am gaming and need sound boost Will my sound be better if I don't have headphone or no

[@iSaudixKSA]

if i go with schiit stack or other amp/dac brands can i use my headset with them ? or the mic will not work and this is another issue

[@TheNobleFive]

Many non-gaming dac/amps do not support the built in microphone. You have check whichever product you're looking in to. If you can't find anything in the description or questions/answers section assume there's no built in microphone support. Gaming dacs like most of the Sound blaster series do support mics.

[@saimahamkali]

Clicked on this review when it had exactly 69 views. Its a sign of greatness! And also nice :>

[@Aeysir]

Nice

[@adambargouthi5954]

I clicked on it with 420 views.

[@crazyrzy4417]

guess who's watching it on 6,900 views?!?!!? lol

[@Beardedbob]

S3xfy haha... looks good for the price..nice review as always

[@CorretjerFilms]

Is the G6 better? I was hoping for this comparison as well.

[@tonyramirez1112]

I have the g6 and this layout is 10x better but performance idk. Let me know when you find out lol

[@WhiteshadowTV]

I still use an X7 and I love it

[@thannydevitos2332]

I frequently entirely lose audio on the "headset" audio device, so the mix between game and voice audio is useless. Really frustrating and haven't found a consistent way to fix. Reboot pc, reboot app, revert to factory default, update drivers, update windows, power cycle the GC7, etc. So annoying

[@Zaapiel22]

I'm still rocking my GSX1000 for games. I feel like the simulated 7.1 is done better than everything else I've heard and I can't give up chat mix.

[@Gamer_Dad14]

im really on the fence between this and the HEL+ i guess the only thing is the game/chat mix dial since the headset id pair it with is the VZR Model One.

[@eeflos]

I bought this shortly after it came out, replacing my Soundblaster G6 for PC gaming. Honestly, the biggest appeal for me was the dedicated chat mix dial, as the G6 did not have anything like that, and I had gotten used to it on my Razer Kraken TE, followed by my Steelseries Arctis 5 headphones with the chat mix. I mostly game with friends, chatting via Discord, so that ability to adjust the chat/game mix easily was important to me. I'm currently using Sennheiser Game Ones, and the sound is really good. My only complaint is that I have to have a light on to read the labels on the unit, as they are not back-lit unless you are using them. (For the center dial adjustments.) The mic mute is also dark, unless muted, and can be tricky to find in the dark. I am also not using the SXFI features.

[@bingusthecatto]

im thinking of buying these as well for the exact reasons you stated! would you say this is a great dac/amp if being used primarily for the game/chat mix? i was also thinking of going for the sound blaster x3 for the lower price and heard they sounded great paired with the pc37x, but wasn't sure if it had the same game/chat mix feature on it

[@eeflos]

@@bingusthecatto X3 has the chat mix, but you have to toggle the main dial, rather than have the separate, dedicated dial. It should sound great with your Sennheisers!

[@tonyramirez1112]

I just bought the g6 with some beyerdynamic 990 pros. How did you have your g6 setup?

[@eeflos]

@@tonyramirez1112 I had the G6 set to neutral, basically. I played with the preset sound settings and listened to the differences. Toggled between game and music presets. I play mostly Diablo 3, racing games, and a few others, but no shooters that rely on directional sound cues. Played through some Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, and the sound staging was fantastic! I only ever needed low gain, and I never got past 50% volume. I have put the G6 in my laptop bag to have the audio improvement while on the go. It's an awesome unit, it just totally lacks any chat mix.

[@LiveWithRano]

Do you miss the xamp feature in g6 ? I see xamp is not in gc7 @EricFiallos

[@Xenonuke]

I guess this would be useful to a console gamer for the built in eq, game/party dial on the fly

[@aqulex84]

Well the i/o is lacking important things like XLR and USB, as well as no 6.3mm jacks and so on. But the review is great as always. Just love how you present things and your voice 😅

[@fuxaplexlegends9028]

I kind of wonder how something like this would stack up against a the FiiO btr3k. The FiiO obviously has low power output. But, it turns your headphones into bluetooth. It does do mic in through the device and if you plug in with 4 pole. Plus, you have a built in EQ that you can program via the Android app. I mean it seems to have most everything this has but in a small pocket size device that turns all headphones into bluetooth headphones. For 70 dollars.

[@MetkuJr]

Sounds cool, but i had a lot of Problems with the soundblaster xg6 (especially with the software) , which got me to the fiio k5 pro (which is driverless), and in my opinion easyer. Edit: I also think, and this comes from a guy who loved surround sound, that good open back headphones Sound just as 3d or more surround as the Software can produce it.

[@bjd3707]

I was all in for this one, bought it after the first couple of reviews published. Happy with it so far and it's a solid recommend. In terms of use case, my requirements were: - switchable between 3+ inputs with headphone chat (home PC, work laptop and console) - optical and line in/out (optical out for a 'proper' dac when quality matters) - usb - tactical controls - any game eq stuff a bonus The catalyst was that the various mix amps already on the market either didn't care about multiple inputs or had some other type of limitation, and the cheaper professional mixers tend to go with a separate channel for mic. Lucky last, I couldn't seem to google exactly what I wanted, nor could anyone I spoke to think of a device that came close. So when the GC7 came out it was meant to be. If the above gets your interest just a quick word there is only one USB input. I picked up a USB switch box to get around the issue, which probably opens up the whole playing field if I thought of doing that as a first step. But for the price point I suspect I still would have bought the GC7.

[@georgebimpas3726]

Isn’t optical out a digital signal? Thus it becomes just a passthrough device rather than a dac

[@bjd3707]

@@georgebimpas3726 surprisingly that's just an option. You can also eq the sound further (like a second round of processing) and send that to the dac as well. What has been a bit fiddly is switching between different settings, like for gaming and then audio editing. You can map the buttons but you don't really know what it's doing without opening up the desktop application. Still a recommended buy, especially for the price.

[@worms141414]

@bjd3707 Hi. I am looking for a gaming device with the ability to adjust the volume between playing , and talking. GC7 has such a possibility. In your opinion, is it suitable for IEM? Would you buy it again?

[@bjd3707]

@@worms141414 Absolutely. You can look at the device and almost decide for yourself before you buy it - the big dial on the right is the voice / game balance and the one on the left is the master volume. Just a quick reminder I wrote this two years ago and it appears to have not dropped in the price - it might pay to see what other units have been released. I happy and it still works, but two years is two years.

[@sergeig]

So I'm seriously considering this unit. I am on a mixamp pro and I really enjoy being able to mix my game and voice chats. I don't stream but when playing certain FPS games, if the team is dead and chatting a lot I can easily just lower their volume while maintaining my game volume without having to alt tab out. I also plan to run my mic through with an XLR to 3.5mm converter as right now it's going through USB and bypassing my mixamp. The Mixamp only has mic in for monitoring and relies on you using the Astro headset mic which I don't. One question I had was in terms of power and if this unit could drive a set of Sennheiser HD 6XX? Right now I'm on a gaming heat set but I want a bit more.

[@JradTHM]

Did you end up grabbing this unit? How do you like it? I've looked at the Mixamp Pro but want a little more power and the Yamaha ZG01 Mixer is just TOO expensive... plus not enough NOTABLE reviews on it. Let me know when you get the chance. THANKS!

[@sergeig]

@@JradTHM yep I got it and I really like it. Got one for my wife also. One thing I didn't know it could do that has become very handy is I can have speakers and a headset plugged in. With the press of one of the face buttons I can toggle headphones/speakers/speakers and headphones. It's really convenient for when I want to switch to something single player or a show and click the button to swap to speakers. I run ATH AD700X phones. I tried a few senns and didn't like any of them. Wife runs AKG K702 and I also really liked it with DT990 Pros but those were listed as 250ohm and while they sounded great I was able to totally max volume and it was loud but not LOUD. I also tried the 32 ohm version and those sounded like trash

[@JradTHM]

@Soarer AWESOME! Thnx for the speedy reply. Most appreciated! I'm running a pair of Corsair Virtuoso. Nothing too fancy, but I want the volume control and mixing at my fingertips.

[@sergeig]

@@JradTHM yeah it's perfect for that. Even better with the two channels in the windows sound settings you can set individual programs to run specific channels. I run chrome on the same channel as voice for example, separate from the game so if I'm watching a stream and I get in a match I can just silence the channel with the knob rather than having to pause or mute the stream or mute the tab.

[@Abu_Brandino]

I currently have the Mixamp Pro TR and it's just not cutting it for me. I'm planning on replacing it with a better device with similar features and landed on maybe getting this. Any recommendation and help would be appreciated. Especially which Headset to pair it with.

[@TheHypeCom]

Awesome backdrop

[@johnthomasjacobs]

Those light bars… Name please?

[@ikejime77]

he do be the glorious logo tho

[@shogungekko]

On xbox I use phillips with a boom mic but it picks up every noise in my room. Would this give me a noise gate?

[@ciaranclare848]

Have you tried voice bananna

[@awabyassin4851]

I totally agree with you that the gaming amps usually falls behind in terms of sound quality, but for me the issue is that I need a mic-in for my gaming headset!!!

[@ExitiumD]

I have this exact issue right now and thought about getting this G7. Do u recommend it????? or did u find another?

[@FaddyMatty]

I bought this unit on day one after purchasing the g6, I prefer this unit to the g6 and the astro mixamp I have. I am a console/pc gamer and also create content on youtube. It is easier for me to use this for my videos however I use a usb mic for recording. I also don't have room for a proper mixer as they are to large for my setup.

[@tehButt0n]

thx for the clear words

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Wow…nice transition to the sponsor 😊

[@StonecypherG]

hey i was wounder what is the best dac n amp for around 100$-200$ i have a shp9500

[@badseedtech]

ZenDac v2 from Ifi Audio.

[@iExTr3MeZ]

I'm now using Sound Blaster G5 with my DT990 Pro , but I'm considering to upgrade my G5 to new Dac/amp I'm looking for something between 100$-150- range Do you guys have any recommendations?

[@tonyramirez1112]

Upgrade to the g6 or Astro mixamp pro

[@JusttOGx]

Look at schiit audio, very great dac and amps or their gaming dac/amp

[@steam4life424]

Hey, I wanna give a shoutout to your channel! Been following and watching your videos for some time already. Got some pretty great advice/perspectives from time to time which also aided in some of my audio purchasing decisions. Personally, I come from the audiophile + gaming community. I do content-related work as well (some times professionally, mostly just for personal passion). I recently did get the AE-9. I know I know. It's one crazy expensive hardware. I got it mainly because of 2 reasons. One, I'm an enthusiast. Two, I've been a customer of Creative since before sound cards was even a thing (back in the late 90s and early 2000s). And yes, Creative was started by a Singaporean, so some local pride there. But nope, I didn't actually need the AE-9. I could've gone with the AE-7 too. But AE-9 is just a nice bragging right...lol. It's kinda like the RTX3090 of GPUs. But after realizing that the AE-9 doesn't support SXFI, plus I am thinking about going back into game streaming again later this year, I am considering the GC7. Yes, as someone that loves open-world action RPG games, the SXFI (for the wider sound stage) is a major factor for me. I am considering the GSX 1200 Pro vs the GC7. Who knows, maybe I might end up getting both. Just to try, compare and keep them in my collection. P.S. I do have the X3 on my desk currently too.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Are you still using the Mayflower Arc MK2 primarily?

[@badseedtech]

Nah, either my big main dac/amp stack or my Magni/Modi as a secondary. Outside of wireless, I’m not really using any “gaming” products

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@badseedtech awesome. Thanks!

[@Demortixx]

Think I’m going to get the Fosi Audio K5 Pro on a hunch based kn the video. Never really been into sound cards or such but since I’m building new PC i figured I’d go for it. Dip into the boosted sound quality thing. Headphones are Sennheiser GSP 600. I need closes back because it will be in noisy room. Pretty interesting to see how this works. Glad I saw the video. The creative sound thing seemed very… gimmicky. Thanks for great video

[@MrJG14M]

wish it had an XLR combo too...

[@go2guy]

You should do a video on audio sample rates and bitrates. I feel like the audience would be interested in it.

[@yeomansr]

Agreed! I'm now googling audio sample/bitrate to see why there should be a cap at 24bit 48000.

[@Strafings]

Can anyone please tell me if this GC7 will allow me to get game audio from my PS5 and allow me to talk in discord simultaneously on my PC?

[@VinniBob1]

AYE, what software you all use for an EQ for a dac/amp stack?

[@fuxaplexlegends9028]

Equalizer APO is pretty much the standard. For Windows Anyhow. Not Sure with Mac. Linux has Pulseeffect....but, linux where as the audio is fine the Software EQ adds a negative quality I do not like. But, it exists and it isn't bad. Equalizer APO is pretty clean and it has limitless functionality that I doubt any of Soundblasters software could match. You can do infinite levels of EQ and then you can stack different EQs on top of one another. For Free Software it is pretty OP.

[@drewhinners8793]

I know it's not an exact comparison but how do these USB devices like the GC7 compare to PCI-E devices like the Creative AE-5 or AE-7? I recently plunked down $220 on an AE-7 and was relatively impressed with it over my previous onboard audio when driving my DT770 80ohm. I think it compares well to the GC7 because it has the external knobs and connections but it's not constrained by the USB power limits either. But no one talks about sound cards *at all* anymore it seems.

[@badseedtech]

I honestly stopped using internal cards because there’s rarely room in a build for one with gpu sizes and card based nvme drives, you run the risk of slowing your primary pcie l e if not installed properly, and I’ve not heard on in a while that didn’t have a very noisy mic input. They’re just slowly disappearing from pc culture.

[@drewhinners8793]

@@badseedtech that's all fair and true. I had to remove a fan from my case to be able to use the proper PCI-E slot at the bottom of my board so my GPU wouldn't drop to 8x. I get that. But most people aren't sticking M.2s in to full length PCI-E slots and most people probably just have those spare 4x PCIE channels kicking around doing nothing. Outside of someone needing a RAID card or extra NIC(which most gamers don't), I think the best candidate to fill that space is an audio card. Idk what my point is, I just think people unfairly write off sound cards immediately without at least considering them in the first place. The AE-5/AE-7 hit quite a few marks you talked about without many of the negatives. Either way, love the videos, thanks for the response!

[@drewhinners8793]

@@badseedtech also, I've recently had nothing but compliments about my microphone since upgrading to the AE-7 + modmic. Way smoother and clearer than my previous AT2020 + Focusrite Scarlett Solo. When I make test recordings, the difference is immediately noticable. But maybe I'm just not setting up the AT 2020 properly. Dunno.

[@NinjaQuick]

Internal soundcards, including PCIE ones, are subject to the internal EMI. External are not. I do rock a Soundblaster X-Fi Titanium. Nobody is going to convince me any other game-oriented card comes close to it. CMSS-3D is the best virtual surround for games outside of SXFI Battle mode.

[@pc_decisions8764]

So... its time to get fulla 4 with dolby atmos

[@HoracioPz]

What about the Sound blasterx G6? It is around the same price, it should replace it? Or it lives in the same tier as X3?

[@myketuna]

Also curious about this. Happy with mine (got it after watching his review), but it'd be good to know where it stands in 2021.

[@ulpsb]

It is still pretty much the same lol... just less physical controls, that are in the software instead of on the physical amp like knobs etc.

[@ulpsb]

I had the soundblasterx g6... have dt880 250ohm, the k7xx , and pc37x.... it did the job well. But I chose to upgrade to magni heresy/modi stack and ditch all the software that comes along with all of creative labs soundblaster stuff... I use a separate usb mic and I primarily game. Fps competitive.

[@ELJefeReviews]

This definitely feels like a niche product. I'm curious to see if anyone responds with an actual use case. Awesome work as always bro!

[@NinjaQuick]

I actually had a use case. I wanted to reduce my output devices to 2, USB for the RIG 800, and USB for the GC7. I need optical out for the RIG 800 (call mix) I need optical in for my workstation/consoles/etc (i have a 5x1 HDMI switch with audio extractor over Optical) I need a separate speaker out for my, well, speakers I need TRRS for the V-Moda BoomPro which I use to turn all my headphones into headsets. None of the "high fidelity" ones seem to have TRRS, or if they do they aren't telling me. The GC7 is almost a perfect product. IT has all those things, the SXFI is really neat, in game mode. The "Virtual 7.1 speakers" mode is, as the review indicates, a simulated 300 dollar hometheater-in-a-box. Worthless. It fails to replace CMSS-3D+EAX5.0. I doubt anything will replace that. That being said, I think only Valve's Steam Audio solution is better at "spatial sound", even though SXFI is not a spatial sound solution. If it were I think we'd be on to something magical.

[@jcap8391]

@@NinjaQuick do you own a gc7?

[@kevinmarkum8960]

Will this drive the Sennheiser HD6xx? I'm trying to decide between the HD58x and the HD6xx. I already have the GC7 and don't really want to spend money on another DAC/Amp. I really like having different knobs to adjust the volume and then the chat/game audio balance.

[@sergeig]

Same boat as you man. Wondering if this can push HD6XX phones.

[@kevinmarkum8960]

@@sergeig I'll let you know when mine arrives today. Figured I'd give it a shot and I'll report back.

[@sergeig]

@@kevinmarkum8960 hey thanks a lot I really appreciate that. I just got the GC7 in also. Used it for the first time last night but I only have Astro A40s to test with. I also decided to order a G6 to compare against which came in this morning. For me, mixing 2 feeds (game/discord) is the most important feature other than audio quality of course. I think if the G6 can do it adequately I might stick with that but so far I do love the buttons and interface on the GC7. Hard choice.

[@kevinmarkum8960]

@@sergeig Unfortunately, it just doesn't drive the HD 6xx like I had hoped. I'm going to keep the headphones and it's still a usable combination. However, they don't get as loud as they should @ 100%. I'm thinking the G6 might be a better pick for the 6xx but I really like that mixer.

[@sergeig]

@@kevinmarkum8960 hey thanks! It's what I was suspecting. I've actually got a pair of HD 6XX on the way and a GC7 and G6 on my desk. If you want once those come in I can let you know what I think of the G6 vs the GC7 with em too.

[@SuperThomNL]

What about the GC7 VS the G6?

[@Viggen66]

I own both, if you want crazy surround effects and for console gaming GC7 is a beast

[@kaseykopplin8419]

So future video idea. Best setup for battlefield 6 after is released this winter!

[@TerrorFahrer]

i got the beyerdynamic dt1990 250ohm and use it on my goxlr mini but in comparison with hyperx cloud 2 it doesnt make that much of a difference does an headphone dac or amp will change this? at the moment its more like 400 euro isnt worth the money? im glad if anyone can help

[@Dhaydon75]

It should be a noticeable difference.

[@TerrorFahrer]

@@Dhaydon75 ya i tested it for a few hours now and yes i can hear a difference at least but i thought it would be bigger maybe thats my mistake but thank you :)

[@Dhaydon75]

@@TerrorFahrer You should trytoswitch between them after a couple of days. You might hear a far bigger difference.

[@TerrorFahrer]

@@Dhaydon75 i think the difference is bigger in music than gaming. i see what other people say it feels like your in concert but for imaging footsteps in games its like the same, in some games u have a different gunsound it sounds more real. in the bass and highs there definitely is a difference but in my opinion this headphone is great for music but upgrade for gaming i dont know, i think in gaming it sounds like your in the game cause of the open back design.

[@hottcheetos7148]

See about the Audient Evo 4 if you get the opportunity. I like to hear an honest opinion.

[@j.d.4697]

I can't go back to non-SXFI. Not everything sounds better with it, but most of what I listen to does. EDIT: 1 month in, got tired of SXFI and am longing for better stereo with a great, open sound stage, so going to test the AKG K712 Pro.

[@jan-philippklein3593]

Use it for the chat/Game Voume and to both connect my Playstation and PC to the same headphones. Can still chat on Discord or watch KZbin while playing on Playstation

[@Dhaydon75]

It kinda feels like the G5 and G6 are stil be best Creative recommentations for desktop/console use.

[@phanatic23608]

I can confirm the Zen Dac is an excellent product. Much better sound than the SoundblasterX G6. It sounded so good, I got the Zen Can to complete the stack.

[@catnaptv_plushshow]

Bad seed! We need a sound blaster x5 review !!

[@AdmiralMairO]

Can it run beyerdynamic dt770 250ohm without a problem?

[@mrfr3d33x]

I use G3 and it runs DT990 and DT770 without problems. I thinking this one also does.

[@AdmiralMairO]

@@mrfr3d33x ok, thank you

[@Juice8767]

I just put my order in and can’t wait! I’ve been using an Astro mixamp pro tr? On my PC for a few months and as far as build quality and ease of use goes that thing is top tier but after digging a Sound Blaster G3 out of a drawer MAN THAT ASTRO MIXAMP SOUNDS LIKE TRASH 😵‍💫 All I want from the GC7 is for it to have the spectrum of sound that the Astro Mixamp is missing while still giving me quick physical controls to swap profiles and mixing chat volume. I like things in general that the GC7 seems to be, that jack of all trades ace of none kinda deal. Digging around there are better dedicated mixers and dedicated dacs but I’d rather have one device that does both well instead of one that’s better at one thing but lacks the features of the other.

[@worms141414]

@Juice8767 Hi. Have you already bought a GC7 can you write something about it from your side? I am looking for a gaming device with the ability to adjust the volume between playing , and talking. GC7 has such a possibility. In your opinion, is it suitable for IEM? Would you buy it again?

[@Scribblescrabbly]

Mace Windu lightsaber vibes

[@kabloom6776]

Thanks for the review. I feel like with Creative SoundBlaster units, it makes more sense to me that you’re paying for the features of the unit at the expense of some quality, but that’s only a claim. Looking forward to the iFi Zen DAC V2 review. I have a SoundBlasterX G6 and I’m wondering how it compares to the GC7. Do you have any insight about this?