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Featuring a myriad of connectivity options including a USB-C port, Optical-out, and Line-in that makes it compatible with most audio devices, X3 is set to redefine your movie and gaming experience at the comfort of your home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e* - Dolby Digital Live is only available on Windows.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/content.etilize.com\/Original\/1061212266.jpg\" width=\"700\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/content.etilize.com\/Alternate-Image3\/1061212266.jpg\" width=\"700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/content.etilize.com\/Alternate-Image4\/1061212266.jpg\" width=\"700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.1 Virtual Surround\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you prefer the usual 7.1 virtual surround without headphone holography, X3 also supports up to 7.1 virtual surround for headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.1 Discrete Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat's not all — Sound Blaster X3 works beyond just headphones. With support for multi-channel audio output of up to 7.1 discrete surround in speakers, enjoy binge-watching on your latest series effortlessly with surround sound delivery that's distinctively positioned for audio envelopment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides, there's no need to sacrifice your room's physical space for an actual 7.1 sound system! Simply connect the Sound Blaster X3 to your computer for immersive surround sound output which is perfect for gaming sessions with friends, or to impress that special someone during movie nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Window users, there's also Dolby Digital Live for convenience of encoding any audio sources to multi-channel surround sound in real-time, all while transmitting data using only a single optical cable solution for decoding on a home theater system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper X-Fi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroducing the world's first external USB DAC and Amp sound card to house the Super X-Fi technology, Sound Blaster X3 redefines your movie experience on PC, Mac and even PlayStation 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritically-acclaimed by respected journalists all over the world and garnering 23 CES “Best-of” awards in 2019 and 2020, the Super X-Fi technology captures the listening experience of a high-end multi-speaker system set up, and recreates the same expansive experience - with the same original depth, detail, realism, and immersiveness - in your headphones. Not simply a 3D surround technology, the power of Super X-Fi lies in its capability to recreate natural, realistic audio holography that matches your hearing profile, to deliver to you a full theatrical experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedefine Your Movie Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImagine watching a film at home, putting on a pair of headphones, and feeling the audio move around you like the movie experience you get out of a real cinema. What's more, it works even on streamed content! 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With these Super X-Fi's spatialized effect, your game audio will sound natural to your ears, instead of sounding like the audio is piped directly into your ear canals like typical headphones, so you can extend your gaming sessions without headphone fatigue!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscape to another reality with Super X-Fi's hyper-realistic audio effects! Super X-Fi opens up the soundstage in your headphones and delivers incredibly immersive sound enhancements! Now with Super X-Fi Gen2, experience a whole new level of surround sound gaming with your open-world games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe X3 is highly versatile and compatible with many devices! Featuring a myriad of connectivity options, X3 is specially designed to be used with many platforms - you'll be spoilt for choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Chat and Game Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFind the perfect harmony between two audio sources with X3's Audio Balance feature — perfect for use during conference calls while listening to music or podcasts at the same time. X3's Volume Control Knob allows you to toggle your audio control between the SPDIF interface and speaker sources simply by turning the knob left to right, and vice versa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also control the volume mix between your gaming audio and voice audio of your teammates to hear them better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomize Your EQ Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRight out of the box, there are three specially-tuned EQ modes that are designed to enhance audio for different usages. 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An amazing upgrade over the well-received Sound BlasterX G5, the Sound BlasterX G6 immediately improves your audio, giving you a much more enjoyable experience compared to what you get from default motherboard audio or any other USB Gaming DAC in the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB sound card works with PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and combines a virtual 7.1 32-bit\/384kHz, 130dB USB Digital Audio Converter (DAC) with Creative's awesome Xamp discrete headphone amplifier for incredibly detailed audio. 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