The Sound Blaster X4 offers users hassle-free controls with a sleek turn knob design and an elevated look and feel compared to its predecessor. The Sound Blaster X4 is equipped with both SXFI BATTLE Mode and Scout Mode, so you can choose* the best weapon for your victory. The Acoustic Echo Cancellation feature aims to eliminate echoes from our conversations, while Smart Volume tries to keep voice volume constant.

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Adjust your Noise Reduction level, activate Acoustic Echo Cancellation and Smart Volume for better communication quality, and select from a list of pre-tuned Mic EQs. While I can only repeat most of what I already wrote in my Sound Blaster X3 review, I am going to point out all the key differences for a good idea of what exactly Creative has done with the X4. The way Creative made this work is by having the Sound Blaster X4 show up as two separate playback interfaces in Windows/macOS: "SPDIF Out" and "Speakers. You can use the aforementioned audio balancing for any other app on your PC—nobody is forcing you to use it for VoIP apps exclusively. In addition, the Sound Blaster X4 also comes with a plethora of connectivity options and convenient controls for a hassle-free set-up right out of the box, making it the ideal all-in-one audio upgrade for PC, Mac, PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch users.

Without the hassle of switching between PC and console, you can customize and save EQ settings, switch between EQ and SXFI, or switch between Headphone and Speaker output — all the necessary controls on your mobile phone. With Super X-Fi, users can experience high-definition holographic audio as though there is a high-end multi-speaker system set up within the headphones with exceptional clarity and powerful bass for a more immersive audio experience. The other two operating modes are activated via the leftmost button below the dial, the one marked with a microphone. When you do, use the app to create a map of your head—scan your left and right ear, as well as your face.

Soundblaster X4: Gaming effects AND audiophile sound? Creative Soundblaster X4: Gaming effects AND audiophile sound?

During the audition, the Super X-Fi system created a realistic sense of space as I listened to a soundtrack.Control music playback, customize your light ring from 16 million colors or even access microSD card via the app directly to Creative SXFI AIR headphones for both iPhone and Android users. Super X-Fi has won multiple accolades worldwide, including an unprecedented 23 awards at CES 2019-2020. With just the right amount of physical buttons, which complement the software package, instead of having to exclusively use it, and once set up properly, you’ll rarely find that you need to use it at all.