Sound BlasterX G6 Review: HUGE Sound for PC and Console Gamers

[@Revolutionized]

This video has been the best for all times regardless how many times I watch it again and again. Wonderful job, hands down!

[@mithamitha9395]

How does is compare to the sound blaster x7?

[@Lylgrymy]

This definitely helped me out with purchasing this device! Great review and superb video quality!

[@cthru2k]

After using this DAC/AMP good enough really bothers me now. This little unit has made my music and gaming such a pleasure to my ears. I am currently playing RDR2 on PC with X2HR Headphones and the difference simply. Wow. I want to carry this thing everywhere I go now.

[@Obito_RL]

I just ordered myself a pair of Fidelio X2HR's after many great reviews. How would you describe the jump from on-board PC audio to let's say soundblaster X3 or SB G6? Is it really like going from 60Hz to 144Hz?

[@jeromedevine384]

absolutely fantastic review. extremely knowledgeable, funny and well put together. thanks mate!

[@aombarbor]

This is like going from 60hz to 144hz

[@JagsP95]

is it really? Like If i buy this and use it with my audiotechnica ad700x is it going to be a good jump?

[@giuseppeianniello4214]

Yes, I have ad700x and g6 , it sound phenomenal

[@JagsP95]

@@giuseppeianniello4214 I actually bought the G6 recently and I was wondering if you know how to get the surround sound working. I choose 5.1 or 7.1 in the soundblaster settings but that doesn't do anything. I don't know if i should be enabling spatial audio in windows sound as well but it would be nice if you could explain it to me if you are utilizing virtual surround in pc.

[@giuseppeianniello4214]

Jags you have to go into the sound card settings in window and set them to 7.1 or 5.1 and only then set in the g6 software otherwise it will not work properly.

[@shaunsingleton1365]

@@giuseppeianniello4214 I just bought this exact combo. Will be trying it out tomorrow when it arrives.

[@midizengm]

Best DAC+Amp combo on the market for the price.

[@TonyAlicanteSpain]

... It doesn't have 5.1 dts or dolby digital ? does it ? ... where are the drivers then ?

[@TimeZ7]

can someone help me, my friends cant hear me in discord i got beyerdynamic headphones plugged into blasting sound g6 amplifier

[@mcethos8678]

Great review! Enjoyed it very much! Subscribed! Thank you!

[@ValentinVoronin89]

Могу ли я подключить G6 к компу соединив с TV и 7.1 саундтбаром? Запускать фильмы на компе и что бы задействовать g6 на саунд баре?!?!?

[@DeathbyBambi]

You have a very unique way of reviewing. Thank you for this video I really enjoyed it

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

You're very welcome 🙂

[@kbalaz]

Was searching reviews on this and stumbled upon this video. Well done video exactly what I was looking for. New subscriber as well

[@vishwajeetsinghmenwal6462]

wow totally awesome thanks to you all so inspiring!

[@gohachi5313]

Great video Juan. I have a creative USB XiFi Card for interference free audio. I just might upgrade after a high praise review like this.

[@marvlouslie2053]

I'm getting this thing and a pair of Sennheiser 599s (in the Ivory and Brown color scheme of course) next month.

[@lorenceb4960]

Can someone help me out with a problem.. i got the blasterx G6.. every time i plug it into my ps4 the sbx light flasesh non stop i tried updating it nothing is working..

[@sangyoonsim]

G6 is a still a good phone... oops wrong video

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

All these Moto fans jumping on my video... ;-)

[@Tekkas_GG]

LG G6? Or also wrong video?😂😜

[@myrandomchannel22]

@@SomeGadgetGuynah, I came for your audio review 🔉

[@blackchicken9564]

I plan to plug in a DR 1990 PRO to the G6 and play PS4. My question is: When I plug an external microphone to the G6, will the PS4 recognise it?

[@tkmair6559]

I have a circa 2016 MSI SLI plus motherboard, and after a Windows update a couple years ago completely lost audio. I get the dreaded "Failed to play Test Tone" message. What I need is a way to get audio back on this PC. (Yes I tried every possible driver update and even downgrades nothing helps). I was thinking pcie sound card but this G6 is certainly enticing! Anyone care to chime in if they think it will work?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

If you need good input/output, you might want to shop an inexpensive audio interface instead? Otherwise, for just audio out, there are some KILLER mini dacs now that weren't around when this original came out. The main reason I would look at shopping Creative now isn't just "good audio hardware", it would be if you really want to try the game directional audio features.

[@colinmaharaj]

Does this still support realtime audio recording and cleanup? Remember EAX?

[@SuperMaxGaming]

How does this compare to Sennheiser GSX1000 for gaming? Deciding between these two exclusively for PC gaming.

[@lilcholo951]

Hi i had the gsx for awhile n right now its on sale id say it worht the pick up but uou only use 2 options out of all the extra ones that are there but good for sale like now

[@pastoryoda2789]

@@lilcholo951 on sale where? that shit is still 249 dollars

[@lilcholo951]

To late just ended like yesterday

[@XRayTube]

@@pastoryoda2789 it's on Amazon for around $167

[@mikkomansikka5704]

Got G5 myself. What I really like is the really pure sound on both headphones and microphone lines. This far, it's the purest sound for microphone I've ever hard. Earlier I've had high end sound cards but those were installed into motherboard. My friends who makes music, recommend me to get USB sound card for best sounds, with least disorder. So I choosed USB sound card for gaming purpose, to get 3D emulated sounds for gaming. And I have zero regret for that.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I think it's funny. They have all this fancy modeling and 3D audio software, but the thing I like best is being able to drive really thirsty headphones with a flat EQ.

[@mikkomansikka5704]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Well, I think I can hear 3D positioning alot more accurate in CS:GO when I disable ingame emulated 3D audio, and use 5.1 from ingame/windows, and I enable 3D emulated sounds from creative. I'm using flat EQ without scout mode

[@mikkomansikka5704]

But, I don't know how the 3D Surround amount in creative goes. First I put it to maximum, then I noticied that default cs:go profile has only 30. Didn't know what to choose, so I made compomize and choosed amount fo 50, which seems better than 100. Now I tested, for me, optimal amount seems to be somewhere between 30 and 50, currently I feel 35 is best amount for me in CSGO for 3D sounds.

[@nuclearpcs2139]

I got the internal sound card and the difference is night and day whoooahhh

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Right!

[@13Dodo1992]

i buy this card, card play in windows 10 64 bit home last version and sound blaster connect 2 download from official support creative... dont load device... only write your audio device cannot be detected... also i installed last firmware and sb connect last version, where is a problem?????

[@spawnandbatman6975]

I just got the g6 and it sounds amazing on the dt 990pros. However my mod mic is not working on this dac amp. My mic works on my hyper x headset with the g6 just not a mod mic. Not sure if its the dac amp or just a bad mod mic I got.

[@timothygriego619]

are there times when the amp cuts out? and you have to disconnect the power cord from the g6 and connect it again? It happens at random times but mostly when I enter a program or any game. The audio cuts out and I have to disconnect and reconnect

[@timothygriego619]

I have not seen anyone else have this problem!

[@MrRaivokasMagma]

Kinda want one. I have my PS4 next to me. So far I've used the controller's headphone port with earbuds, but I want to use my Beyerdynamic DT-880's with console games and watch movies. On PS4 I have SoundBlasterX AE-5, so no problems. One thing I would want from this is second headphone jack for second person.

[@abdullahob2179]

Better than mayflower ARC?

[@grigorkyokuto7546]

abdullah alotaibi mayflies

[@TKBay]

I need this now.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's a killer little box. Real impressed with that scout mode...

[@zubayar]

Great review bro

[@dhonzlimlingan0118]

beyerdynamic dt990 pro 250 ohm.. mobile phone working?

[@WilkesyBRAH]

Hoping you see this, does the g6 use a different optical cable? Cause obviously it looks different to the generic optical cable input slot for most other mixamps and consoles

[@thiscorrosion900]

This is now my primary PC audio amp and card. I love it, however, been having real issues with the software and EQ that comes with it, CLabs is notorious for wonky bad software, and this is no exception. The trouble is, it sounds great, but everytime I power up the PC after it being off for hours or overnight, the EQ setting reverts to whatever it wants, Flat, etc., anything BUT what I want it to be! This is highly irritating. I dunno how to fix it thus far. But the card itself is fantastic and is easy as hell to use. I dunno why my Dell gaming laptop audio was built-in so bad, but this solves all those issues. Gone are the days when the on-board audio was any good. This is not acceptable for a full gaming PC that costs over $1000.

[@maniplk]

yes yes and yes you are giving me good and good suggestions Juan, I am your great fan

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

:-)

[@maniplk]

Being a medical transcriptionist it could be easier for me that some doctors may dictate loud and some doctors may too low so it would be very useful for me thanks Juan

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Hmmm... Maybe. I wonder what might be out there with good auto gain control though. I'd almost recommend getting a recording studio style limiter... Almost... You probably shouldn't do that actually... Hmmm...

[@maniplk]

hmm thanks

[@saynotothegreatreset]

Can you connect speakers to this sound card ?

[@canny7x]

I have the G5 so I expect this (G6) is very similar. However, the G5 was designed more for use with a smartphone, and this seems to be designed especially for PC gaming. That's why I want one. Oh and I also happen to own the same V-Moda Headphones you seem to have at least shown in the Video.

[@onewayplay7437]

That card can be connected with 7.1 speakers?

[@MigElite1]

Great, informative video. Tis on its way from Amazon.

[@rod01]

What I'd like to know is if it's worth it for me. Because I have an acer nitro i7 that uses a built-in Realtek ALC295 @ Intel Comet Lake PCH-LP - cAVS card. Will Creative Sound BlasterX G6 be far superior to Realtek ALC295? What do you think?

[@rod01]

Which is the best? Topping DX1 or CREATIVE G6X ?

[@K.mersch]

Can you connect studio monitors to this DAC?

[@DanteLegacyGaming]

I have the Astros A50 wireless headset for my Xbox One X, would this product enhance the sound even better?

[@marek3236]

Yes i have the a 50

[@bryantv159]

@@marek3236 is the gained audio experience maintained through the wireless A50? Or does it lose quality through the base station?

[@TheRazza]

I got some Sennheiser HD 6XX for Christmas and have just ordered one of these, I'm assuming now that they'll be powered properly by one of these things I'm going to notice a huge difference in sound quality? The headphones currently aren't being powered by anything special that could run 300 ohm headphones.

[@AffableGuacamole]

Did you get the boost your were hoping for? I have this dac/amp and just bought the HD6XX

[@TheRazza]

@@AffableGuacamole Yes I did. You need to turn the gain switch to H but it worked out perfectly!

[@theintroverse1905]

I had this for a few months and the volume knob hasn't even worked, idk if it's something to do with firmware, so I just hook it up to a speaker with scout mode and that's the only way I've been playing, I don't regret it but I would like to use my headphones I just don't wanna damage my ears cause there's no volume control

[@Raikuwu]

I got the g6 but my modmic isn't working, can anyone help?

[@scronier896]

Nice review :) do you know if it works on Apple computers ? i mean, i think hardware would be OK, but do you know if there is a software version for MAC ? (to adjust settings if needed) - thank you.

[@benjiebarker]

can you use scout mode for movies?

[@Charles_-zw6zk]

Great review. How is the mic line in on this device? Does it work well? What kind of Mics would one use with this? You mention that you do have the nice USB audio interfaces for making videos, but what about someone who would just get one device? Would this one work for both gaming and recording?

[@vunjungchin4944]

I got a question what is the different between g5 and g6 ?

[@Estebeezy]

I would like to know also

[@C7Tmac]

Same here ?

[@Fluzz19]

Can you use the dt990 on ps4 with this thing?

[@echizenryoma07]

can it work for TV?

[@yoa_nlgx]

QUESTION.... IF I BUY THIS, CAN I USE A HYPER-X ALPHA HEADSET AND USE A DIFFERENT SEPARATE ARM MIC? THAST WHAT IM LOOKING FOR, SINCE I SEE ONE OUT PUT FOR HEADPHONES AND ONE FOR MIC. IF WOULD IT WORK PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP SO I CAN BUY IT. THANKS

[@giorgostoskas2185]

Mine cant even be detected by any system i put it (3 different pc and 1 xbox ... ) I have done a lot of research , done many "solutions" none worked.... If anyone know how to fix it pls help me !

[@Telodor]

How much better is this than the G5?

[@wafdsjhnszfgdgjesawetr]

is this a 7.1 virtual audio? cause i can only see a single jack out on it (usually stereo output)

[@Dextermorga]

xfdccd sr2dctd only optical out

[@QwietStorm]

So it's compatible with PS4 but not actually worth it, without access to all it's settings?

[@nunoact]

Hey, what's the big diff between g5 and g6? G5 is cheaper, it has a usb port (connect your mouse or keyboard there) and it won't save pc settings if disconnected, am I right?? I'm wondering about these 2.

[@popeyexc7500]

How would this work alongside the DT990 pro headphones and a usb mic?!

[@shakilmohammad9731]

Do they provide wire to connect this amp/dac to mobile phone having USC c port?

[@richardsgoldcoastremovals1833]

Does this support bluetooth? How can we have a wireless headset with this Sound Blaster, or any Dac/amp system at all?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

You can't really. If you want wireless and these creative audio processing technologies, then I'd look at one of Creative's wireless headsets (one of which I'll be reviewing soon-ish).

[@PinkchinsOSRS]

JuanBagnell Do you know any gaming headsets that have wireless and wired that can plug into these creative audio things

[@atmixx2776]

Will the Sound BlasterX G6 run the Logitech G Pro X well? I am asking because Logitech uses their own audio card and I wonder if that might mess with the G6

[@Damageinc84]

Atmixx I am using it to run my G933 in wired mode and it’s noticeable what a difference it made.

[@atmixx2776]

@@Damageinc84 Allright, sweet! Thanks for the answer, man

[@GOTHARELLAS_LIFE]

@ JuanBagnell or anyone else will the g6 work with a usb dongle in the usb port for wireless headphones, i have sennheiser 670 wireless headphones but i want to make them louder and better in general

[@Me-yf9lt]

Would a home theatre receiver do the same is the sound blaster?

[@BANDERAAAAAA]

i bought this dac for playing FPS games and listen music on youtube...i turn off all effect but dont use "direct mode" cause i want to use my mic from this soundcard. my headsets is senh gsp 600 what settings i need to use in windows? 16bit\44000khz? now i stay with 24\44000...so...any ideas?

[@jverheul2]

if you turn off all effects, will the audio output be just normal 2.0 stereo? Cause i want to use them on my stereo headphones

[@TA-wr2gy]

I asked creative about mic and they said some users reporting about quality of recording with condenser microphone (i assume that some people use mic that requires 48V power for proper drive ? im not sure ). did you try 48V power preferred mic on G6? do you think it can drive something like neewer nw700 ?

[@randysiggers5332]

F$ck yeah Holmes. I have 9 gaming rigs and I have been buying different sound cards to try out. Good review. Much appreciated. HASTA AMIGO! :)

[@PlatypusPGM]

how is the mic input quality? shame you do not talk about it, especially since you plugged a boom pro on it it seems...

[@ProjectEvolutionz]

Wonder how they compare to ASTRO A40 with the amp?

[@janneus]

I would love to know that to !

[@shockwaveey]

g6 is better i have the a40 tr version

[@janneus]

@@shockwaveey better how ?

[@shockwaveey]

@@janneus alot more clear also if you play fps games and need to know where footsteps and shootings are coming from those are loud asf Also like he said this amp gets loud asf ive only had it for a day really and those ate things that I can think off the bat

[@janneus]

@@shockwaveey ok. thx for reply

[@alexpaola15]

Could I listen to ingame audio and audio from my phone at the same time like the Rig Plantronics

[@raidskii]

now does this work with the DT 990 and if so how bc those headphones have 6.35 mm adapter and 3.5mm so it’s either to big or to small?

[@LifeofBilla]

Any thing for mobile? Pls tell to me

[@aaronwestwood7739]

wheres the mic test. I heard that the mic on the g6 is terrible

[@Estebeezy]

Should I get this or the g5? And also what is the difference between them.

[@jeffmartin8377]

G5 cheap only has 24 bit sound but most site never stream higher then 24 bits.

[@musacekic]

I have the g6 with beardynamic dt 990 pro, when I put it on high gain the bass becomes kinda distorted when listening to music

[@alexanderjaviervazquezsant4530]

Can you adjust gamevoice audio on pc? I want to replace my Astros mixamp

[@alihart]

We had a rambunctious toddler but there was a toggle function to dial down the rambunctiousness. It took about... 20 years to function properly

[@DJ_12777]

Anyone know how to get your mic to work on Xbox One X with the G6. Says mic not found

[@manicvision8044]

Were you able to get this to work with general sound on the Xbox One thinking about buying one but have mixed reviews

[@DJ_12777]

chicken joe74 To get your headset to work on Xbox and party with the G6. You need to connect you G6 sound blaster to a PC or laptop and connect through party chat through the Xbox app. You can download the Xbox app on your pc or laptop. Connect the usb portion of your G6 into the Pc or laptop and have the optical audio cable running from your Xbox to your soundblaster G6. If you experience any issues just try and improvise. Extension cables with headsets may prevent the mic from working, you’ll need a split cable connecting to headset and mic aux in. Headset should be able to get audio from in game and party chat through the Xbox app. You won’t be able to talk in game chat only through party. Give it a try, if it doesn’t work I won’t be able to help you. Just try and improvise

[@kosta1605]

just purchased this and it should be here sunday or monday. I currently use the Fulla schiit 2 and am curious how they will compare.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Lemme know! That should be a fun showdown. Audio quality and location reverb tech.

[@afaegfaegaeg9551]

what do you think? Which one?

[@kosta1605]

@@afaegfaegaeg9551 Worth the money. I am really enjoying the G6 and what it has to offer. I play a lot of rainbow six siege and going from the fulla2 to this was a good idea. Can tell this amp pushes my 990 pros better and the added app to control the drivers on it is great. if you are trying to decide between the two, def go for the G6.

[@afaegfaegaeg9551]

@@kosta1605 Thanks i will use it with DT990 Premium 250 ohm, so i was looking a AMP/DAC under 160$ but the best one is G6 i think.

[@kosta1605]

@@afaegfaegaeg9551 no problem man, def worth the money and you should enjoy it as I do :).

[@crossbowhunter9118]

Does that box plug into a USB port on my pc? Or a micro usb

[@Al.j.Vasquez]

4:55 V-Moda FTW!! My Crossfade LP 1st gen still work, and i bought them 6 years ago, while the Audio Technica ws55 died within months of using them.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

These cans have been KILLER. Amazing how well they've aged, and they're still my fave solution for a gaming headset. The mic is SO MUCH better than it has any right to be.

[@mcwaffles121593]

Dude I'm using my LP 1 right now too... 8 years strong.... the headband cover peeled off, I had to replace the earpads to the XLs but omg are they still hella good for gaming and blasting my eardrums out.... best $150 I've ever spent

[@joma7551]

What cable did you use for phone to unit connection? Is it OTG compatible? Can get it to work with one plus 6,,,

[@bmnbl]

How long is that microUSB cable provided?

[@ams5162]

1.2 m long

[@bmnbl]

@@ams5162 Thank you so much!

[@ams5162]

@@bmnbl np dude

[@paul9478]

Can u connect headset plus speakers to this dac? Thanks

[@vedomedo]

Wondering the same thing. Using a ASUS U7 at the moment. Headset/mic in front and speakers in the bac with 3.5 mm to RCA

[@gmrpnk211]

So, if you plug this directly into your optical audio out, and plug the USB into a wall adapter, will it work for stuff like satellite, or whatever else is hooked up to the TV?

[@EdgeOfDarkness86]

Chris Boire Yes.

[@Hmmmm521]

Is it better than the g5

[@parasiteunit]

Interesting. Giving serious thought into getting this instead of the somewhat overwhelming options available for USB based audio interfaces, which are great but many seem to have limitations when it comes to future proofing... A cheap interface will only take you to 44.1khz or at most 48khz. Going beyond that seems to just exponentially increase the price, with really no advantage other than needing more CPU grunt to deal with the 196khz pcm stream getting flung into your usb ports. The only limited issue I see here is simply a lack of physical inputs. That said, a small decent mixer and a line into this cover many of those bases.... Thanks for the food for thought.

[@skotsij1]

where u can find this stand?

[@alberthwang83]

Would you recommend this over Sennheiser's GSX 1000? I started searching because I'm currently running my HyperX Cloud II's on a new computer build. I'm connecting my headset via analog directly to my motherboard's sound card (z390 Aorus Master from GIgabyte). What are your thoughts?

[@bodycounter9386]

Overall the G6 is better than the GSX1000. Especially in stereo direct mode which i use exclusively. The only advantages of the GSX are the better surround sound emulation and that it works without the bloated software from Creative.

[@giuseppeianniello4214]

I have g6 and gsx 1000 and honestly I don’t see a significant difference in surround sound . Instead is very evident when I use the g6 compared to the gsx1000 a much richer and more gratifying sound detail .

[@crazywasy]

@@giuseppeianniello4214 hi! So you're saying the g6 is better? I only have the gsx 1000. How does that compare to the gsx 1000 please?

[@giuseppeianniello4214]

Daniel Vasile the gsx 1000 is great for playing on PC with a very good surround sound but it comes in 16 bits in 7.1 and maximum 24 in stereo hd, while the G6 comes in 32 bits and you feel it above all when you listen to music because you hear a richer sound and detailed. In games instead it is more difficult to notice the differences and perhaps the gsx sourround is slightly better as sound placement, but the G6 seems to have a slightly more detailed sound having a 7.1 in 32 bit. Having both of them, for some games I use the Gsx while for others the G6 and in the end both are good, even if with the G6 you have much more power available because being able to drive headphones up to 600 ohms reaches incredible volume levels.

[@MorTphyr]

G6 vs zen dac v2?

[@redeyes1432]

Annoying you have a link for everything apart from the headphones :(

[@PumpiPie]

Sound BlasterX G6 vs Sound Blaster X-Fi HD? Sound Blaster X-Fi HD is like half of the price of the Sound BlasterX G6 :/

[@PumpiPie]

And whats the different from G5 and G6?

[@juan94559]

@@PumpiPie The G6 includes and supports Dolby Digital Decoding, features the X-Amp amplifier which drives the left and right headphones separately, has a DAC that is 32 bit / 384khz capable, delivers a DNR up to 130 dB, is compatible with the Nintendo Switch, and has a low output impedance. The G6 can drive Headphones with an impedance as low as 1 ohm, all the way up to 600 ohms. The G5 on the other hand does not officially support the Nintendo Switch (as far as I know), has a 24 bit/ 192 kHz DAC, does NOT have Dolby Digital Decoding, doesn't have the X-Amp, has a DNR of up to 120 dB, and will support and drive headphones starting at 2.2 ohms and up to 600 ohms. The G5 also lacks RGB lighting on the X logo on the face of the unit, as well as RGB lighting around the ring surrounding the volume knob. The G6 has this added as an extra touch. The G5 also has one major difference in that it features both a USB micro and a full size USB-A input in the back of the unit, while the G6 gets rid of the USB-A input in favor of just the one USB Micro input. All in all, the G6 is the superior product, with improvements across the board. If you get the chance to buy one, I'd get it over the G5 any day.

[@juan94559]

@@PumpiPie As far as the G6 vs the X-Fi HD, I would say the two products are completely different in that they're aimed at and marketed towards different use cases. The G6 is first and foremost an external passively powered USB Gaming DAC/Amp. It has features that are made to enhance your gaming experience such as the Scout mode which equalizes the sound in a way that emphasizes gunshots, footsteps, explosions and more (changes depending on the game) giving you an edge over your opponents. You can customize your sound profile with the software it comes with (a separate download) to your preferences as well. The X-Fi HD amp, while cheaper, is an older product which is made to be used with Home Stereos, vinyl turntables, PC's and Laptops. While it does feature a USB Micro input on the back, I cannot guarantee it will work with gaming consoles. The X-Fi HD only supports and outputs Stereo Sound, can drive headphones up to 330 ohm, and can amplify up to 113 dB. It can be used for Gaming, but it won't be anywhere near as good as the G6. The G6 simply blows it out of the water with improvements in features, guaranteed support for most gaming consoles and full support for PC's and Laptops. Don't forget the G6/G5 can also be used for Smartphones, Home Theater systems (if you really want to I guess, using optical in/out), and TVs. It's not limited to gaming either, you can use it for music and movies as well. If I were you, I would be looking only at the G5 and G6 for gaming, that is, if you want to stick with Sound blaster. I hope this helps.

[@PumpiPie]

Thank you for the answer :D Where impressive and in detail

[@juan94559]

@@PumpiPie Of course! I forgot to mention the G5 also has the Scout Mode Feature, however I think going with a used G6 or a G6 on sale is a great option. Good luck and enjoy!

[@dawn-moon]

When you turn the volume wheel, you mention it' smooth, but it looks wobbly, was it like this out of the box ? Thx.

[@astilen5647]

its means that u cant turn the wheel too easily, and even if you do make a large turn, the volume wont go up too much and BLOW YOUR EARS. You need to turn the wheel a lot to get the highest volume

[@Cloudxxx23]

Hi. Does is it sound better than the Dragonfly red DAC?

[@Stefan1971HH]

If I'm exclusively into HQ music playback in the quality range of Asus STX or STX II and not into gaming, would the SBX G6 still be a reasonable choice?

[@worldofjoysticks5658]

Sound yes, but probably you'll suffer from software quality, I have AE-5 and G6 is a mobile version, so if you want stable and user-friendly software - use Asus.

[@IrishNomad]

Also, I believe PS4 only outputs stereo over USB, so using optical is the only way to get 5.1 Dolby into the device.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Interesting. I'm going to have to take a second listen. I think I was overly wow'ed by the Scout mode.

[@IrishNomad]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I have the older Recon3D USB and since it uses the same chip as the G6, I would think the decoding would be similar although the amp obviously has been improved. You do have to make sure the PS4 is set to output optical Dolby and not USB audio though.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Thanks for the heads up! I have more gaming gear to test, so it'll be fun revisiting this!

[@IrishNomad]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Not a problem, thanks for the review and hopefully us console gamers can make a more informed decision based on your info.

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

Hello Mate, I am have plans to buy this one-Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition HD 7.1 Gaming Headset to have a right match. I am planning to use it with the USB and then uninstall the software and install the G6 software for using it in Analog with DAC.-Creative Soundblasterx G6 Can buy this headset for using G6 DAC for improvized sound for my movies and music including occasional FPS? Kind regards, Pradeep Rajkumar. Melbourne,AUS

[@waste55]

Is there a way to mute the mic on the unit itself? The manual mentions some controls but I can't tell if its controlling mic output or the amount of loopback to hear yourself.

[@Doai55]

Does the astro a40 work with this or its going to be a problems since Astro a40 is headset with mic?

[@arthurflot9230]

Will the sound on Xbox optical be similar to the USB for PlayStation?!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I think the sound will be scientifically higher quality from the USB, but I'd be surprised if many would be able to hear that kind of difference.

[@arthurflot9230]

Understood, sir! last question Mr. Juan if you view this? Will the scout mode work on Xbox One X?!

[@angelchamorroduque]

I've been using the Soundblaster Recon3D on consoles for 5 years. Is this a major improvement? I'm thinking of getting one bit its a bit expensive. Great video, by the way!

[@canny7x]

I have the Recon3D installed on my secondary computer. Now I don't have a G6 yet but I do have a G5. Based on that I'd say there is an improvement but not necessarily a 'major' one. It amounts to just a bit more punch and clarity. However I do suffer from a degree of hearing loss so you might notice things I do not.

[@taylor6855]

The voice changer works on PS4?