{"id":8048990191853,"title":"Sound Blaster X1 Hi-res Super X-Fi External USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier for PC and Mac, Also Compatible with PS4, PS5, and Switch","handle":"sound-blaster-x1-hi-res-super-x-fi-external-usb-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-for-pc-and-mac-also-compatible-with-ps4-ps5-and-switch","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSound Blaster X1 Hi-res Super X-Fi External USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier for PC and Mac, Also Compatible with PS4, PS5, and Switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"b\"\u003eDiscover details you've never heard before with the Sound\nBlaster X1. Designed specifically to deliver powerful and pristine audio to\nyour headphones, the super compact Sound Blaster X1 upgrades your audio\nquality instantly to high-resolution playback with its built-in AKM 4377 DAC.\nCoupled with the Ti\/Burr-Brown INA1620 dual audio operational amplifier, the\nSound Blaster X1 amplifies and delivers crisp audio to further enhance your\nlistening experience. In simple terms, the Sound Blaster X1 acts as the\nmiddleman between your device and headphones to give your audio a clearer,\nlouder and more impactful boost along with Super X-Fi Headphone Holography.\nConnect it directly via USB-C to your PC, Mac, PlayStation consoles, or\nNintendo Switch, and it enhances your device's audio with little effort. It\nalso comes with playback and mic mute buttons, as well as SmartComms Kit via\nthe Creative app on PC and Mac, for a fuss-free way to communicate online\nduring meetings or even in-game chats. INSTANT AUDIO UPGRADE Hear every layer,\nevery detail, and every nuance of your favorite media. The Sound Blaster X1\ndelivers pristine audio yielding up to 115 dB SNR and 0.00056% THD, at 24-bit\n\/ 96 kHz playback resolution. Read more IMMERSIVE SURROUND EXPERIENCE With the\naward-winning Super X-Fi Headphone Holography, experience natural and lifelike\nsoundstage that's deeply immersive and highly realistic, akin to the movie\ntheater, right in your favorite headphones. Read more HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER The\nSound Blaster X1 is capable of driving headphones with high impedances of up\nto 600Ω, even studio-grade ones. PLUG-AND-PLAY With a convenient plug-and-play\nUSB-C interface, the Sound Blaster X1 connects directly to your PC, Mac, or\ngaming console, and does not require any driver for setup. CONVENIENT CONTROLS\nAccess handy functions like volume, mic mute, and Super X-Fi control on the\nSound Blaster X1 without reaching out to your device to adjust on-screen\nsettings. Read more CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING The downloadable Creative app\nsoftwareallows you to customize your audio quickly for your specific needs,\nincluding EQ adjustments, Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine suite of enhancements\nlike Bass, Crystalizer, and Surround Virtualization. You can also access and\ncontrol our SmartComms Kit’s suite of smart communication via the Creative\napp. Enjoy features such as VoiceDetect, NoiseClean-out, and NoiseClean-in to\nimprove your online calls experience. TWEAK EQ SETTINGS Personalize your audio\nwith EQ presets or adjust the EQ band further to your liking, create a\nlistening experience that is truly yours. You can save your settings to each\nEQ via the Creative app. ENHANCE YOUR AUDIO FURTHER Access a comprehensive\nsuite of audio enhancements to create the right mood for gaming, watching\nmovies or more. Stay immersed in movies with Surround, or activate Scout Mode\nto gain the advantage of hearing beyond what you see on screen. COMMUNICATE\nSMARTER With a suite of smart communication features on the SmartComms Kit via\nthe Creative app, you'll be able to control how much noise to reduce in your\nbackground or from others with two-way noise cancellation feature, and even\nautomatically unmute yourself via VoiceDetect. CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING TWEAK EQ\nSETTINGS ENHANCE YOUR AUDIO FURTHER COMMUNICATE SMARTER Sound Blaster X1 Sound\nBlaster X3 Sound Blaster X4 Audio Quality 115 dB DNR 115 dB DNR 114 dB DNR\nDimension 9.7 x 175 x 67 mm \/ 0.4 x 0.7 x 2.6 inches 129 x 129 x 40.6 mm \/\n5.07 x 5.07 x 1.60 inches 130.5 x 130.5 x 40.6 mm \/ 5.14 x 5.14 x 1.60 inches\nDAC Specs 24-bit \/ 96 kHz 32-bit \/ 192 kHz 24-bit \/192 kHz Amp Specs Up to\n600Ω headphones Up to 600Ω headphones Up to 600Ω headphones Super X-Fi ✓ ✓ ✓\nSurround Virtual 7.1 \/ 5.1 Discrete 7.1 \/ 5.1, Virtual 7.1 \/ 5.1 Discrete 7.1\n\/ 5.1, Virtual 7.1 \/ 5.1 SXFI BATTLE Mode X X ✓ SmartComms Kit ✓ X ✓ Creative\napp ✓ ✓ ✓ Connectivity 1 x USB-C port for PC, 1 x 1\/8″ Headphone \/ Headset\nJack 1 x TOSLINK Optical Out, 1 x ⅛″ Rear Out, 1 x ⅛″ Center \/ Sub Out, 1 x\n1\/8″ Headphone \/ Headset Jack, 1 x 1\/8″ Ext. Mic-in Jack, 1 x ⅛″ Front-out, 1\nx ⅛″ Side Out Jack, 1 x USB-C port for PC \/ Mac, 1 x ⅛″ Line-in Jack 1 x\nTOSLINK Optical Out, 1 x ⅛″ Rear Out, 1 x ⅛″ Center \/ Sub Out, 1 x 1\/8″\nHeadphone \/ Headset Jack, 1 x 1\/8″ Ext. Mic-in Jack, 1 x ⅛″ Front-out, 1 x ⅛″\nSide Out Jack, 1 x USB-C port for PC \/ Mac, 1 x ⅛″ Optical \/ Line-in Combo\nJack\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eENJOY INSTANT AUDIO UPGRADE Plug in the Sound Blaster X1 to any of your PC, Mac, or gaming consoles, and experience an instant audio boost with enhanced audio clarity, made possible by its built-in AKM DAC. Delivering high-resolution 24-bit \/ 96 kHz playback, enjoy detailed audio with clarity and accuracy from your favourite apps and music players, including Netflix, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAWARD-WINNING SUPER X-FI - Experience the familiar surround effects effortlessly from your headphones, especially spoken dialogs in shows, with natural and lifelike soundstage that's deeply immersive and highly realistic, akin to the movie theater. Perfect for bingeing on your favorite shows, so you dont miss out on audio cues and immersive ambient effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLIGHTWEIGHT, POWERFUL AMPLIFIER - Weighing at just 15g \/ 0.5 oz, the Sound Blaster X1 is so portable, it is basically a professional audio system that fits in your pocket. It also features a 600 headphone amplifier so you can maximize the full performance of what your favorite pair of headphones is capable of, wherever you are with this portable audio accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePLUG-AND-PLAY WITH CONVENIENT CONTROLS - The Sound Blaster X1 connects directly to your device via the included USB-C cable and does not require any driver for setup. It also acts an inline remote for you to toggle between mic mute and unmute, especially useful if you are using your headset for calls\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFURTHER ENHANCEMENT WITH CREATIVE APP - Personalize your audio by tweaking EQ presets and access a comprehensive suite of audio enhancements such as Dialog+, Scout Mode, and CrystalVoice via the app. It also comes with a suite of smart communication enhancements features from SmartComms Kit to improve the way you communicate during online meetings, in-game communications, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"py-vbody\" style=\"display: none\"\u003e\n\n\n","published_at":"2022-11-21T14:19:19+11:00","created_at":"2022-11-21T14:19:26+11:00","vendor":"Creative","type":"","tags":["electronics_new_Nov2022"],"price":29200,"price_min":29200,"price_max":29200,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":43512096620781,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"B0B61CXRYW","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Sound Blaster X1 Hi-res Super X-Fi External USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier for PC and Mac, Also Compatible with PS4, PS5, and Switch","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":29200,"weight":50,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"54651195295","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/41v-DQjZPDL.jpg?v=1669000766","\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/613z9FUGiNL.jpg?v=1669000766","\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/71JRZtObe3L.jpg?v=1669000766","\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/71KUqnzcunL.jpg?v=1669000766","\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/71d2v2Aw-DL.jpg?v=1669000766","\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/71qAyvEtHwL.jpg?v=1669000766"],"featured_image":"\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/41v-DQjZPDL.jpg?v=1669000766","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":" [AUSTRALIA] - 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Designed specifically to deliver powerful and pristine audio to\nyour headphones, the super compact Sound Blaster X1 upgrades your audio\nquality instantly to high-resolution playback with its built-in AKM 4377 DAC.\nCoupled with the Ti\/Burr-Brown INA1620 dual audio operational amplifier, the\nSound Blaster X1 amplifies and delivers crisp audio to further enhance your\nlistening experience. In simple terms, the Sound Blaster X1 acts as the\nmiddleman between your device and headphones to give your audio a clearer,\nlouder and more impactful boost along with Super X-Fi Headphone Holography.\nConnect it directly via USB-C to your PC, Mac, PlayStation consoles, or\nNintendo Switch, and it enhances your device's audio with little effort. It\nalso comes with playback and mic mute buttons, as well as SmartComms Kit via\nthe Creative app on PC and Mac, for a fuss-free way to communicate online\nduring meetings or even in-game chats. INSTANT AUDIO UPGRADE Hear every layer,\nevery detail, and every nuance of your favorite media. The Sound Blaster X1\ndelivers pristine audio yielding up to 115 dB SNR and 0.00056% THD, at 24-bit\n\/ 96 kHz playback resolution. Read more IMMERSIVE SURROUND EXPERIENCE With the\naward-winning Super X-Fi Headphone Holography, experience natural and lifelike\nsoundstage that's deeply immersive and highly realistic, akin to the movie\ntheater, right in your favorite headphones. Read more HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER The\nSound Blaster X1 is capable of driving headphones with high impedances of up\nto 600Ω, even studio-grade ones. PLUG-AND-PLAY With a convenient plug-and-play\nUSB-C interface, the Sound Blaster X1 connects directly to your PC, Mac, or\ngaming console, and does not require any driver for setup. CONVENIENT CONTROLS\nAccess handy functions like volume, mic mute, and Super X-Fi control on the\nSound Blaster X1 without reaching out to your device to adjust on-screen\nsettings. Read more CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING The downloadable Creative app\nsoftwareallows you to customize your audio quickly for your specific needs,\nincluding EQ adjustments, Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine suite of enhancements\nlike Bass, Crystalizer, and Surround Virtualization. You can also access and\ncontrol our SmartComms Kit’s suite of smart communication via the Creative\napp. Enjoy features such as VoiceDetect, NoiseClean-out, and NoiseClean-in to\nimprove your online calls experience. TWEAK EQ SETTINGS Personalize your audio\nwith EQ presets or adjust the EQ band further to your liking, create a\nlistening experience that is truly yours. You can save your settings to each\nEQ via the Creative app. ENHANCE YOUR AUDIO FURTHER Access a comprehensive\nsuite of audio enhancements to create the right mood for gaming, watching\nmovies or more. Stay immersed in movies with Surround, or activate Scout Mode\nto gain the advantage of hearing beyond what you see on screen. COMMUNICATE\nSMARTER With a suite of smart communication features on the SmartComms Kit via\nthe Creative app, you'll be able to control how much noise to reduce in your\nbackground or from others with two-way noise cancellation feature, and even\nautomatically unmute yourself via VoiceDetect. CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING TWEAK EQ\nSETTINGS ENHANCE YOUR AUDIO FURTHER COMMUNICATE SMARTER Sound Blaster X1 Sound\nBlaster X3 Sound Blaster X4 Audio Quality 115 dB DNR 115 dB DNR 114 dB DNR\nDimension 9.7 x 175 x 67 mm \/ 0.4 x 0.7 x 2.6 inches 129 x 129 x 40.6 mm \/\n5.07 x 5.07 x 1.60 inches 130.5 x 130.5 x 40.6 mm \/ 5.14 x 5.14 x 1.60 inches\nDAC Specs 24-bit \/ 96 kHz 32-bit \/ 192 kHz 24-bit \/192 kHz Amp Specs Up to\n600Ω headphones Up to 600Ω headphones Up to 600Ω headphones Super X-Fi ✓ ✓ ✓\nSurround Virtual 7.1 \/ 5.1 Discrete 7.1 \/ 5.1, Virtual 7.1 \/ 5.1 Discrete 7.1\n\/ 5.1, Virtual 7.1 \/ 5.1 SXFI BATTLE Mode X X ✓ SmartComms Kit ✓ X ✓ Creative\napp ✓ ✓ ✓ Connectivity 1 x USB-C port for PC, 1 x 1\/8″ Headphone \/ Headset\nJack 1 x TOSLINK Optical Out, 1 x ⅛″ Rear Out, 1 x ⅛″ Center \/ Sub Out, 1 x\n1\/8″ Headphone \/ Headset Jack, 1 x 1\/8″ Ext. Mic-in Jack, 1 x ⅛″ Front-out, 1\nx ⅛″ Side Out Jack, 1 x USB-C port for PC \/ Mac, 1 x ⅛″ Line-in Jack 1 x\nTOSLINK Optical Out, 1 x ⅛″ Rear Out, 1 x ⅛″ Center \/ Sub Out, 1 x 1\/8″\nHeadphone \/ Headset Jack, 1 x 1\/8″ Ext. Mic-in Jack, 1 x ⅛″ Front-out, 1 x ⅛″\nSide Out Jack, 1 x USB-C port for PC \/ Mac, 1 x ⅛″ Optical \/ Line-in Combo\nJack\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eENJOY INSTANT AUDIO UPGRADE Plug in the Sound Blaster X1 to any of your PC, Mac, or gaming consoles, and experience an instant audio boost with enhanced audio clarity, made possible by its built-in AKM DAC. Delivering high-resolution 24-bit \/ 96 kHz playback, enjoy detailed audio with clarity and accuracy from your favourite apps and music players, including Netflix, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAWARD-WINNING SUPER X-FI - Experience the familiar surround effects effortlessly from your headphones, especially spoken dialogs in shows, with natural and lifelike soundstage that's deeply immersive and highly realistic, akin to the movie theater. Perfect for bingeing on your favorite shows, so you dont miss out on audio cues and immersive ambient effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLIGHTWEIGHT, POWERFUL AMPLIFIER - Weighing at just 15g \/ 0.5 oz, the Sound Blaster X1 is so portable, it is basically a professional audio system that fits in your pocket. It also features a 600 headphone amplifier so you can maximize the full performance of what your favorite pair of headphones is capable of, wherever you are with this portable audio accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePLUG-AND-PLAY WITH CONVENIENT CONTROLS - The Sound Blaster X1 connects directly to your device via the included USB-C cable and does not require any driver for setup. It also acts an inline remote for you to toggle between mic mute and unmute, especially useful if you are using your headset for calls\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFURTHER ENHANCEMENT WITH CREATIVE APP - Personalize your audio by tweaking EQ presets and access a comprehensive suite of audio enhancements such as Dialog+, Scout Mode, and CrystalVoice via the app. It also comes with a suite of smart communication enhancements features from SmartComms Kit to improve the way you communicate during online meetings, in-game communications, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"py-vbody\" style=\"display: none\"\u003e\n\n\n"}