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Product Description
Sound Blaster X4—1 Device. 3 Surround Sound Technologies. 7 I/O Connectors.
Hi-res 7.1 External USB DAC and Amp Sound Card with Super X-Fi and SmartComms Kit
Your all-in-one audio upgrade starts here with Sound Blaster X4. In a quick overview fashion, let’s take a look at what the Sound Blaster X4 has to offer:
Multi-channel
- Up to 7.1 discrete for multi-channel speakers, Up to 7.1 virtual for headphones
Surround and Gaming
- [SURROUND] Super X-Fi Headphone Holography, Sound Blaster’s renowned Surround Virtualization, Dolby Digital Live; [GAMING] SXFI BATTLE Mode, Scout Mode
I/O connectors
- Line-out and Line-in, Optical-out and Optical-in, USB-C for power and audio, Mic-in, Headset-in
Communication
- SmartComms Kit with auto mute and two-way noise cancellation features, CrystalVoice for clear recordings and in-game communications
Controls
- Volume control knob, Direct mic mute button, 3 EQ modes and Direct mode, Super X-Fi and SXFI BATTLE Mode on / off, Speakers (Line-out) and headphones switch, Audio Balance feature
Software (Creative app)
- Full audio customization on Windows PC or Intel-based Mac system via USB, Quick EQ and audio tweaks on Android and iOS via Bluetooth
Audio Quality and Headphone Amplifier
- 114 dB, 24-bit / 192 kHz, supports headphone impedance of 32–600Ω.
Multi-channel Surround
Sound Blaster’s Surround Virtualization and DDL
Super X-Fi Headphone Holography
Setting up Super X-Fi profile
Gaming—Glory and Conquest
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Hear where they areRaise your KDR even further in FPS games with an unfair advantage over your opponents! The Sound Blaster X4 is equipped with both SXFI BATTLE Mode and Scout Mode, so you can choose* the best weapon for your victory. *SXFI BATTLE Mode and Scout Mode utilize different processing technologies and cannot be used simultaneously. |
SXFI BATTLE ModeSXFI BATTLE Mode is the first and only sound mode that allows you to hear realistic audio cues that not only highlights the direction of bullets, but distance as well--so you can accurately pinpoint your enemies’ location to the millimeter. |
Scout ModeScout Mode focuses on detection through enhanced audio cues, highlighting each and every in-game detail that could make or break the game. Whether it’s the sound of your enemies’ gun reload or the slightest sound of someone throwing a molotov, Scout Mode is sure to bring the cues right to your ears. |
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CommunicateSimplify how you communicate online with our SmartComms Kit, a suite of smart communication features designed for Windows 10 (ver 1703 and later) users. VoiceDetect automatically unmutes your mic when you start speaking, and mutes you when you stop. NoiseClean removes unwanted background noise from both ends of the conversation, and works best with static noises like vacuum cleaner, lawn mowers, and desktop fan. |
ControlPick between three EQ modes for movies, music, and footsteps enhancer, or customize them further and save those settings to your device. Easily access the Direct Mic Mute and Super X-Fi on / off buttons, as well as a speaker (Line-out) and headphones switch directly on the device. You can also adjust the volume levels between two audio sources (SPDIF and Optical) instantly with the Audio Balance feature via the volume knob. |
CustomizeTake full command of your audio setup and customize them to your preference! Configure every element of your audio settings or switch them off completely on the Creative app on your Windows PC or Intel-based Mac system. For tweaks to only the necessary sound settings and on your gaming consoles, do it quickly via your iOS or Android mobile devices via the same-named Creative app. |
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Headphone amplifierThe Sound Blaster X4 is also a headphone amplifier that's capable of driving studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω with ease. For high impedance headphones of 150 ohms or higher, enable high gain in the Creative app to enjoy enhanced audio experience. |
USB-C and Optical-outThe USB-C port makes it easy for you to power up the device right on your desktop. When connected to PC and Mac, the same USB-C connection is used for both power and high-quality digital audio. Using the optical-out port, connect the Sound Blaster X4 to your AV receiver and your prized surround sound system for an enhanced listening experience! |
Optical-in and Line-inChat in-game with your teammates on PS4 via the optical-in port, or connect it to your PS5 via a HDMI to optical converter (not included) for enhanced audio playback. It is also compatible with your Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, and even TV. It also doubles up as a line-in port and works with your mobile devices or audio players for high-quality audio without fuss. |
Line-outBreathe new life into your surround speaker system! The line-out ports consisting of Front, Side, Rear, and Center / Sub ports allow you to connect your 2.1, 5.1, and even 7.1 speakers for outstanding audio clarity. Coupled with 7.1 discrete and virtual support, refresh your same old speakers with a new sound identity. |
Features Compatibility
Notes
*SmartComms Kit is available for PC only. Scout Mode, CrystalVoice, and Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine features are available on the Creative app for Windows PC and Intel-based Mac system.
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| Price | $129.99 | — |
| Discrete / Virtual 7.1 and 5.1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Super X-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| SXFI BATTLE Mode | ✓ | x |
| Sound Blaster’s Surround Virtualization and Dolby Digital Live Encoding | ✓ | ✓ |
| SmartComms Kit via Creative app | ✓ | x |
| I/O Connectors | Optical-in and Optical-out, Line-in and Line-out, USB-C, Mic-in, Headset-out | Optical-out, Line-in and Line-out, USB-C, Mic-in, Headset-out |
| Programmable EQ Modes: Music, Movies, Footsteps Enhancer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Software / BLE Mobile App | Creative app | Sound Blaster Command |
| Audio Quality | 114 dB, 24-bit / 192 kHz | 115 dB, 32-bit / 192 kHz |
| Accessories | Sound Blaster X4, USB-C to USB-A cable (2m / 6.56 ft), Optical cable (1m / 3.28 ft) | Sound Blaster X3, USB-C to USB-A cable (2m / 6.56 ft) |
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| Sold By | Creative Labs, Inc. | Apogee Electronics Corp. | Creative Labs, Inc. | Amazon.com |
| hardware interface | usb | usb | pci express x4 | — |
| connectivity tech | USB | USB | 1 x 1/8″ Line In/mini TOSLINK In Combo Jack, 1 x 1/8″ Line Out/mini TOSLINK Out Combo Jack, 1 x 1/8″ Headphone / Headset Jack, 1 x 1/8″ Ext. Mic-in Jack, 1 x micro USB port for PC/Mac | Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| style | — | Digital | 130 dB DNR at 32-bit / 384 kHz | 4th Gen |
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Creative Sound Blaster X4 | Crazy good
This has pretty mind-blowing audio when you set it up properly.At first, I didn't think very much of it at all and even considered returning it until I started playing with the dials and buttonsHere's my pros/cons:+ Likely the best sound delivery alteration implementation I've experienced yet+ All *hardware* aspects feel extremely premium- Does take some tweaking/getting used to- Many features are not intuitive; you're going to have to fully read the manual and keep it around for reference for a while.-For whatever reason when I got it, I fully expected the LED ring to indicate the volume level in some way such as dimming as volume goes lower or turning them off around the ring as the volume gets lower. It does not. I know that was not an advertised feature in any capacity but to me it would just make sense that it should/would. Seems like a bit of a missed opportunity to just "feel right/satisfying" to have that physical indication of what you're doing on the unit itself at a glance- The apps (yes multiple) suck. There's really no excuse as to why you should have to use Location Data to connect to the unit -- Yes I know you use it for this reason or that reason (likely something to do with low power bluetooth connectivity). I don't care. I never have my location on unless I especially need it to preserve battery life and further, it's aggravating that the entire suite of apps is not compiled into a single one; that's multiple apps for both PC and the Mobile versions. People shouldn't have to have multiple apps/programs to control a single device- I'd very very much like to have some basic passthrough capabilities through the Bluetooth, such as being able to connect the x4 to bluetooth speakers so they can benefit from it using the app as a control to do so. To my knowledge, that is not possible.- Would very much like the microphone output and headphone output on the back or either side of the device instead of the front. Would also be okay with a set on each side of the device. It would be far more flattering on my desk than having my microphone input on the frontOverall, despite criticisms, the pros heavily outweigh the cons. I am more than willing to trade ascetics for functionality, and I'm more than willing to spend the time to get the software side doing what I want and boy does the Soundblaster x4 ever deliver function. If I were to upgrade to the x5 down the line though, Creative will have to have a very compelling new feature set, or they'd have to remedy most if not all my cons above
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2022
Color: 114 dB with Optical-in and SmartComms KitVerified Purchase
I have had the Creative Z, Zx, ZxR and AE-9. I have the Logitech Z906 5.1 system and Sony MDR1AM2 headphones and the X4 sounds great with it. It may not be the BEST specs like the AE-9 but the AE-9's breakout box for XLR input is HORRIFYINGLY bad for XLR mics. I bought a Scarlet 4i4 and then moved on to the Wave XLR because I wanted to stream and the Wave XLR has amazing software that replaced Equalizer APO and Voicemeter because the Wave XLR supports VSTs and audio routing. I really wanted this to remove the sound card from my system so all my fans would hit my massive 3090ti and the X4 allowed me to do just that. The X4 has all the features I need, optical out and a great headphone DAC at a way cheaper price than the AE-9. SXFi is a gimmick but it has its uses, just not really for me. To get 5.1 with the Z906, you need to click Playback then click Speakers (line out) and SPDIF Out you need to click "Set Default", then go to Device click Encoder and select Dolby Digital Live. To use heaphones go to Playback and click Headphones and under audio quality click "Set Default" for Speakers, then go to Device, Encoder and turn OFF Dolby Digital Live. I dislike having to click 3 things in different menus to accomplish this when on my AE-9 I literally just had to press one button of push the volume nob on the breakout box for 3 second. The software is also not as intuitive as the Sound Blaster Command Center but this very new so maybe they will fix a few things in the future. What I want to see is when I click the three dots for Speakers (Line Out) give an option to set to toggle the DD encoder and the same for Set Default for SPDIF Out, there should be an option to click use the DD encoder or not. When I click headphones or Set Default on Speakers, I should be given the same DD toggle. If they make those changes I would say this is literally perfect.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
Color: 114 dB with Optical-in and SmartComms KitVerified Purchase
This has pretty mind-blowing audio when you set it up properly.
At first, I didn't think very much of it at all and even considered returning it until I started playing with the dials and buttons
Here's my pros/cons:
+ Likely the best sound delivery alteration implementation I've experienced yet
+ All *hardware* aspects feel extremely premium
- Does take some tweaking/getting used to
- Many features are not intuitive; you're going to have to fully read the manual and keep it around for reference for a while.
-For whatever reason when I got it, I fully expected the LED ring to indicate the volume level in some way such as dimming as volume goes lower or turning them off around the ring as the volume gets lower. It does not. I know that was not an advertised feature in any capacity but to me it would just make sense that it should/would. Seems like a bit of a missed opportunity to just "feel right/satisfying" to have that physical indication of what you're doing on the unit itself at a glance
- The apps (yes multiple) suck. There's really no excuse as to why you should have to use Location Data to connect to the unit -- Yes I know you use it for this reason or that reason (likely something to do with low power bluetooth connectivity). I don't care. I never have my location on unless I especially need it to preserve battery life and further, it's aggravating that the entire suite of apps is not compiled into a single one; that's multiple apps for both PC and the Mobile versions. People shouldn't have to have multiple apps/programs to control a single device
- I'd very very much like to have some basic passthrough capabilities through the Bluetooth, such as being able to connect the x4 to bluetooth speakers so they can benefit from it using the app as a control to do so. To my knowledge, that is not possible.
- Would very much like the microphone output and headphone output on the back or either side of the device instead of the front. Would also be okay with a set on each side of the device. It would be far more flattering on my desk than having my microphone input on the front
Overall, despite criticisms, the pros heavily outweigh the cons. I am more than willing to trade ascetics for functionality, and I'm more than willing to spend the time to get the software side doing what I want and boy does the Soundblaster x4 ever deliver function. If I were to upgrade to the x5 down the line though, Creative will have to have a very compelling new feature set, or they'd have to remedy most if not all my cons above
At first, I didn't think very much of it at all and even considered returning it until I started playing with the dials and buttons
Here's my pros/cons:
+ Likely the best sound delivery alteration implementation I've experienced yet
+ All *hardware* aspects feel extremely premium
- Does take some tweaking/getting used to
- Many features are not intuitive; you're going to have to fully read the manual and keep it around for reference for a while.
-For whatever reason when I got it, I fully expected the LED ring to indicate the volume level in some way such as dimming as volume goes lower or turning them off around the ring as the volume gets lower. It does not. I know that was not an advertised feature in any capacity but to me it would just make sense that it should/would. Seems like a bit of a missed opportunity to just "feel right/satisfying" to have that physical indication of what you're doing on the unit itself at a glance
- The apps (yes multiple) suck. There's really no excuse as to why you should have to use Location Data to connect to the unit -- Yes I know you use it for this reason or that reason (likely something to do with low power bluetooth connectivity). I don't care. I never have my location on unless I especially need it to preserve battery life and further, it's aggravating that the entire suite of apps is not compiled into a single one; that's multiple apps for both PC and the Mobile versions. People shouldn't have to have multiple apps/programs to control a single device
- I'd very very much like to have some basic passthrough capabilities through the Bluetooth, such as being able to connect the x4 to bluetooth speakers so they can benefit from it using the app as a control to do so. To my knowledge, that is not possible.
- Would very much like the microphone output and headphone output on the back or either side of the device instead of the front. Would also be okay with a set on each side of the device. It would be far more flattering on my desk than having my microphone input on the front
Overall, despite criticisms, the pros heavily outweigh the cons. I am more than willing to trade ascetics for functionality, and I'm more than willing to spend the time to get the software side doing what I want and boy does the Soundblaster x4 ever deliver function. If I were to upgrade to the x5 down the line though, Creative will have to have a very compelling new feature set, or they'd have to remedy most if not all my cons above
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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
Color: 114 dB with Optical-in and SmartComms KitVerified Purchase
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Virtual surround is not a gimmick.
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