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Super X-Fi captures the listening experience of a high-end multi-speaker system in a professional studio, and recreates the same expansive experience in your headphones using computational audio intensive techniques to custom fit audio, for every individual, through a sophisticated Head and Ear-Mapping process.
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I first heard the playback of an elaborate surround sound system, before donning the Super X-Fi Amp+Aurvana setup. I was blown away by how similar both setups sounded.
MADE POSSIBLE BY SUPER X-FI ULTRADSP CHIP
As the world’s first, the SXFI chip is specially engineered to power the Super X-Fi technology, and is integrated into our entire range of SXFI products — allowing users to enjoy the award-winning audio holography conveniently in different form factors, and across devices and platforms.
CREATIVE SXFI AIR GAMER
Super X-Fi® USB-C Gaming Headset with Bluetooth 4.2 + CommanderMic
CREATIVE SXFI THEATER
2.4 GHz Low-latency Wireless USB Headphones with Super X-Fi Audio Holography for Movies
CREATIVE SXFI TRIO
Triple-driver USB-C In-ear Headphones with Super X-Fi Technology Built-in and Personalized to Your Ears
SOUND BLASTER X3
Hi-Res 7.1 External USB DAC and Amp Sound Card with Super X-Fi for PC and Mac
SOUND BLASTER X4
Hi-res 7.1 External USB DAC and Amp Sound Card with Super X-Fi® and SmartComms Kit for PC and Mac
SOUND BLASTER GC7
Game Streaming USB DAC and Amp with Programmable Buttons and Super X-Fi
MOVIES
Whether you are watching movies or traveling on an airplane, Super X-Fi is capable of transforming videos into full-fledged, cinematic audio experience.
MUSIC
Enjoy the spatial effect of Super X-Fi on your music, and hear how the soundstage expands – as if you are at a concert hall and listening live! Try out some old mono tracks from the golden age and be amazed how Super X-Fi transforms the music.
GAMES
Enjoy games with the full cinematic capabilities of Super X-Fi! The soundstage of the game opens up and you feel as if you were actually transported into the game environment itself.
FIND THE RIGHT SXFI PRODUCT FOR YOU
Get started by choosing your primary device!
FIND THE RIGHT SXFI PRODUCT FOR YOU
Select your primary form of media content enjoyment!
Android Phone
iPhone
Windows PC
Mac
PS4
Nintendo Switch
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WHY CREATIVE SXFI AMP?
Sleek and portable, the Creative SXFI AMP works with any wired headphones/earphones to transform it into one capable of producing full-fledged, cinematic audio.
FEATURES SUMMARY
- Doubles up as a headphone amplifier
- Controls for toggling Super X-Fi effect from the device itself
- Drives studio-grade headphones of up to 600 ohms
- 128 dB high-end high-precision AKM 32-bit DAC with up to 120 dB SNR, and 0.0003% THD
HELPFUL LINKS
USB Type C-to-C Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your devices if it comes with a USB Type-C connector. This cable comes included with the Creative SXFI AMP.
- Connect 2 to the Creative SXFI AMP.
Micro B-to-C OTG Adapter + USB Type C-to-C Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB MICRO-B CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 (Micro B-to-C OTG Adapter) to your devices if it comes with a USB Micro-B connector. This OTG adapter is available at major electronics stores.
- Connect 2 to the OTG adapter. This cable comes included with the Creative SXFI AMP.
- Connect 3 to the Creative SXFI AMP.
USB Type C-to-A Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-A CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your devices if it comes with USB Type-A connector. This cable is available at major electronics stores.
- Connect 2 to the Creative SXFI AMP.
SXFI App
REQUIRED
Get started by downloading the SXFI App on your mobile device. The app will bring you through a Head and Ear-Mapping process in order for us to personalize your Super X-Fi profile and load it onto your SXFI products.
SXFI Control Software
OPTIONAL; for Windows PC and macOS
The SXFI Control software allows you to use any SXFI products with desktops and laptops running on Windows and macOS. You can upload your Super X-Fi profile, switch between profiles, and further customize your audio through the equalizer control in the software.
The Creative SXFI AMP is compatible with and works on these platforms:
Windows PC
Mac
Android Phone
PS4
Nintendo Switch
WHY CREATIVE SXFI AIR?
Comes in edgy black and pristine white, Creative SXFI AIR features the full power of Super X-Fi without the hassle of the tangled wires. Experience music as if you were live at the concert — wirelessly!
FEATURES SUMMARY
- Bluetooth and USB connectivity with microSD card slot
- Up to 10 hours of playtime
- 50mm Neodymium drivers
- Intuitive touch controls
- Customizable RGB light ring with 16 million colors to choose from
HELPFUL LINKS
Bluetooth
CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH:
- Connect via Bluetooth to mobile devices, Windows PC, and Mac.
- Devices need to feature Bluetooth adaptor v2.1 and A2DP support to connect via Bluetooth.
USB Type C-to-A Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-A CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your devices if it comes with USB Type-A connector. This cable comes included with the Creative SXFI AIR.
- Connect 2 to the Creative SXFI AIR.
USB Type C-to-C Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your devices if it comes with a USB Type-C connector. This cable is available at major electronics stores.
- Connect 2 to the Creative SXFI AIR.
SXFI App
REQUIRED
Get started by downloading the SXFI App on your mobile device. The app will bring you through a Head and Ear-Mapping process in order for us to personalize your Super X-Fi profile and load it onto your SXFI products.
SXFI Control Software
REQUIRED for Windows PC and macOS without Bluetooth support
The SXFI Control software allows you to use any SXFI products with desktops, PCs, and laptops running on Windows and macOS. You can upload your Super X-Fi profile, switch between profiles, and further customize your audio through the equalizer control in the software. For PC and Mac devices without Bluetooth adaptor v2.1 and A2DP support, this software is required.
SXFI AIR Control App
OPTIONAL; for Mobile Devices
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.
The Creative SXFI AIR is compatible with and works on these platforms:
Android Phone
iPhone
Windows PC
Mac
PS4
Nintendo Switch
WHY CREATIVE SXFI AIR C?
Made for those who prefer a simpler solution, simply plug it in via the included USB cable to enjoy Creative SXFI AIR C. Together with the ClearComms mic, you can communicate easily with teammates in-game and claim your victory!
FEATURES SUMMARY
- Convenient USB connectivity
- Detachable ClearComms mic for natural vocals
- 50mm Neodymium drivers
- Customizable RGB light ring with 16 million colors to choose from
HELPFUL LINKS
USB Micro B-to-A Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-A CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your devices if it comes with USB Type-A connector. This cable comes included with the Creative SXFI AIR C.
- Connect 2 to the Creative SXFI AIR C.
USB Micro B-to-C Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your devices if it comes with USB Type-C connector. This cable is available at major electronics stores.
- Connect 2 to the Creative SXFI AIR C.
SXFI App
REQUIRED
Get started by downloading the SXFI App on your mobile device. The app will bring you through a Head and Ear-Mapping process in order for us to personalize your Super X-Fi profile and load it onto your SXFI products.
SXFI Control Software
REQUIRED; for Windows PC and macOS
The SXFI Control software allows you to use any SXFI products with desktops and laptops running on Windows and macOS. You can upload your Super X-Fi profile, switch between profiles, and further customize your audio through the equalizer control in the software.
The Creative SXFI AIR C is compatible with and works on these platforms:
Windows PC
Mac
PS4
Nintendo Switch
WHY CREATIVE SXFI THEATER?
The perfect wireless headphones for movie junkies, SXFI THEATER features 2.4 GHz ultra-low latency audio streaming, luxurious soft protein leather ear cups, and up to 30 hours of battery life for the best cinematic entertainment you can have at the comfort of home.
FEATURES SUMMARY
- 2.4 GHz Low-latency
- Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life
- Detachable Gaming Mic for natural vocals
- 50 mm Neodymium drivers
- Customizable RGB light ring with 16 million colors to choose from
HELPFUL LINKS
SXFI TX Wireless Transmitter
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-A CONNECTOR:
- Connect the SXFI TX Wireless Transmitter to your devices if it comes with USB Type-A connector.
- SXFI THEATER should automatically be paired to SXFI TX out of the box.
USB Type A-to-C Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your devices if it comes with a USB-C connector.
- Connect 2 to the SXFI TX’s USB Extension port.
- Plug in the SXFI TX into the USB Extension port.
- SXFI THEATER should automatically be paired to SXFI TX out of the box.
SXFI App
REQUIRED
Get started by downloading the SXFI App on your mobile device. The app will bring you through a Head and Ear-Mapping process in order for us to personalize your Super X-Fi profile and load it onto your SXFI products.
SXFI AIR Control App
OPTIONAL; for Mobile Devices
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.
SXFI Control Software
REQUIRED; for Windows PC and macOS
The SXFI Control software allows you to use any SXFI products with desktops and laptops running on Windows and macOS. You can upload your Super X-Fi profile, switch between profiles, and further customize your audio through the equalizer control in the software.
The Creative SXFI THEATER is compatible with and works on these platforms:
Windows PC
Mac
PS4
Nintendo Switch
WHY CREATIVE SOUND BLASTER X3?
The X3 is the world’s first external multi-channel USB DAC and Amp to feature our award-winning Super X-Fi technology with multiple connectivity options including Line-in and Optical-out. Combining the best of both worlds, enjoy amazing surround capabilities for both headphones and speakers with discrete and virtual 7.1 for a vastly improved desktop movie experience.
FEATURES SUMMARY
- Hi-res 32-bit / 192 kHz
- Dynamic Range of Up to 115 dB
- 600Ω Headphone Amplifier
- Discrete and Virtual 7.1 Surround
- Audio Balance Feature for Game and Chat Mix
- 3 Customization EQ Presets and Direct Mode
- Dolby Digital Live Encoding for Windows Users
HELPFUL LINKS
USB Type A-to-C Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-A CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your devices if it comes with a USB-A connector.
- Connect 2 to the Sound Blaster X3.
USB Type C-to-C Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your devices if it comes with a USB Type-C connector. This cable is available at major electronics stores.
- Connect 2 to the Sound Blaster X3.
SXFI App
REQUIRED
Get started by downloading the SXFI App on your mobile device. The app will bring you through a Head and Ear-Mapping process in order for us to personalize your Super X-Fi profile and load it onto your SXFI products.
Sound Blaster Command Software
REQUIRED; for Windows PC and macOS
With the redesigned Sound Blaster Command software, you can upload your Super X-Fi profile, switch between profiles, and further customize your audio through the equalizer control in the software.
Sound Blaster Command App
OPTIONAL; for Mobile Devices
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.
The Sound Blaster X3 is compatible with and works on these platforms:
Windows PC
Mac
PS4
Nintendo Switch
WHY CREATIVE SOUND BLASTER X4?
This external USB DAC and Amp spoils you with its never-ending audio options— 3 surround sound technologies, 7 I/O connectors, customizable EQ presets with Direct Mode, as well as a myriad of audio settings that you can tweak and personalize to your preference via the software. It also comes with SmartComms Kit that simplifies your online calls experience with auto mute and two-way noise cancellation features, and CrystalVoice for clear recordings and in-game communications.
FEATURES SUMMARY
- 7.1 Discrete and Virtual Surround
- 3 Surround Sound Technologies: (1) Super X-Fi Spatial Holography, (2) Sound Blaster’s Surround Virtualization, (3) Dolby Digital Live encoding for Windows
- Auto Mute and Two-way Noise Cancellation via SmartComms Kit on Creative app for Windows users and CrystalVoice
- Audio Balance Feature for Game and Chat Mix
- 3 Customization EQ Presets and Direct Mode
- Hi-res 24-bit / 192 kHz
- Dynamic Range of Up to 114 dB
- 600Ω Headphone Amplifier
HELPFUL LINKS
USB Type A-to-C Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-A CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your devices if it comes with a USB-A connector.
- Connect 2 to the Sound Blaster X4.
USB Type C-to-C Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your devices if it comes with a USB Type-C connector. This cable is available at major electronics stores.
- Connect 2 to the Sound Blaster X4.
SXFI App
REQUIRED
Get started by downloading the SXFI App on your mobile device. The app will bring you through a Head and Ear-Mapping process in order for us to personalize your Super X-Fi profile and load it onto your SXFI products.
Creative App
REQUIRED
The Creative app is an all-in-one software that allows you to access audio technologies like Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine and SmartComms Kit, make EQ adjustments, etc.
Windows PC Download / App Store Download / Play Store Download
The Sound Blaster X4 is compatible and works on these platforms:
Windows PC
Mac
PS4
Nintendo Switch
WHY CREATIVE SXFI GAMER?
Designed to be the perfect companion for gamers, Creative SXFI GAMER is the first gaming headset with built-in Super X-Fi, which allows you to truly immerse in another reality. Gain the extra edge and dominate your opponents with BATTLE mode, a brand-new Super X-Fi sound profile optimized to deliver audio cues with a new level of clarity and depth that pinpoints your enemies’ locations to the millimeter.
FEATURES SUMMARY
- Super X-Fi BATTLE Mode
- CommanderMic with SXFI inPerson Microphone technology
- Custom-designed Kevlar USB-C cable
- 50 mm Neodymium Drivers
- Customizable RGB light ring with 16 million colors to choose from
HELPFUL LINKS
USB Type C-to-C Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your device if it comes with a USB Type-C connector. This cable comes included with the Creative SXFI GAMER.
- Connect 2 to the Creative SXFI GAMER.
USB Type C-to-A Converter
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-A CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your device if it comes with USB Type-A connector. This converter comes with the Creative SXFI GAMER.
- Connect the Creative SXFI GAMER to 2.
SXFI App
REQUIRED
Get started by downloading the SXFI App on your mobile device. The app will bring you through a Head and Ear-Mapping process in order for us to personalize your Super X-Fi profile and load it onto your SXFI products.
SXFI Control Software
For Windows PC and macOS; OPTIONAL for mobile devices and consoles
The SXFI Control software allows you to use any SXFI products with desktops and laptops running on Windows and macOS. You can upload your Super X-Fi profile, switch between profiles, and further customize your audio through the equalizer control in the software.
The Creative SXFI GAMER is compatible with and works on these platforms:
Windows PC
Mac
PS4
Nintendo Switch
WHY CREATIVE SXFI AIR GAMER?
The Creative SXFI AIR GAMER delivers low-latency USB-C gaming audio and wireless surround sound for movies in a single headset. It comes with 11 hours of playtime and debuts GamerChat where you can listen to both game and chat audio simultaneously with Super X-Fi.
FEATURES SUMMARY
- GamerChat
- Super X-Fi BATTLE Mode
- CommanderMic with SXFI inPerson Microphone technology
- Custom-designed Kevlar USB-C cable
- 50 mm Neodymium Drivers
- Customizable RGB light ring with 16 million colors to choose from
HELPFUL LINKS
Bluetooth
CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH:
- Connect via Bluetooth to mobile devices, Windows PC, and Mac.
- Devices need to feature Bluetooth adaptor v2.1 and A2DP support to connect via Bluetooth.
USB Type C-to-C Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your device if it comes with a USB Type-C connector. This cable comes with the Creative SXFI AIR GAMER.
- Connect 2 to the Creative SXFI AIR GAMER.
USB Type C-to-A Converter
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-A CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your device if it comes with USB Type-A connector. This converter comes with the Creative SXFI AIR GAMER.
- Connect the Creative SXFI AIR GAMER to 2.
SXFI App
REQUIRED
Get started by downloading the SXFI App on your mobile device. The app will bring you through a Head and Ear-Mapping process in order for us to personalize your Super X-Fi profile and load it onto your SXFI products.
The Creative SXFI AIR GAMER is compatible and works on these platforms:
Windows PC
Mac
Android Phone
iPhone
PS4
Nintendo Switch
WHY SOUND BLASTER GC7?
The Sound Blaster GC7 is the first in its series of premium gaming audio solutions for experienced gamers, content creators, and streamers. Packed with both Super X-Fi and Sound Blaster audio technologies, the GC7 offers more than just audiophile-grade audio. Enjoy quick and fully customizable control access with programmable buttons, and gain a competitive advantage against your opponents with superior battle tools like SXFI BATTLE Mode and Scout Mode.
FEATURES SUMMARY
- Programmable buttons for custom shortcuts
- Dual DSP with both Super X-Fi and Sound Blaster processing
- SXFI BATTLE Mode and Scout Mode
- GameVoice Mix
HELPFUL LINKS
USB Type C-to-A Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-A CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your device if it comes with USB Type-A connector. This cable comes included with the Sound Blaster GC7.
- Connect 2 to the Sound Blaster GC7.
USB Type C-to-C Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your device if it comes with a USB Type-C connector. This cable is available at major electronic stores.
- Connect 2 to the Sound Blaster GC7.
Optical Cable
FOR GAMEVOICE MIX FUNCTION ON PS4:
- Connect 1 to your device. This cable comes included with the Sound Blaster GC7.
- Connect 2 to the OPT IN port of Sound Blaster GC7.
- Note that optical connection is for audio only, the device needs to be powered by an additional USB connection.
Creative App
REQUIRED
The Creative app is an all-in-one software that allows you to access audio technologies like Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine and SmartComms Kit, make EQ adjustments, and set any customization options like custom RGB lighting, custom shortcut on macro buttons etc.
Windows PC Download / App Store Download / Play Store Download
SXFI App
REQUIRED
Get started by downloading the SXFI App on your mobile device. The app will bring you through a Head and Ear-Mapping process in order for us to personalize your Super X-Fi profile and load it onto your SXFI products.
The Sound Blaster GC7 is compatible and works on these platforms:
Windows PC
Mac
PS4
Nintendo Switch
WHY CREATIVE SXFI TRIO?
Our very first USB-C in-ear headphones with built-in Super X-Fi technology and a hybrid triple-driver system, the SXFI TRIO is capable of powerful acoustics performance and is perfect for discerning audio lovers using Android smartphones.
FEATURES SUMMARY
- Hybrid triple-driver system with balanced armature drivers and bio-cellulose driver diaphragm
- Custom-designed Kevlar USB-C cable
- Comes with built-in headphone amplifier
- Features the SXFI WIRE; smaller than our award-winning SXFI AMP, at 100% its full capability
- Pristine audio quality that yields up to 100 dB SNR and 0.008% IMD
HELPFUL LINKS
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR:
- Connect the Creative SXFI TRIO directly to your device.
Micro B-to-C OTG Adapter + SXFI TRIO's USB-C
FOR DEVICES WITH MICRO USB CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 (Micro B-to-C OTG Adapter) to your devices if it comes with a micro USB connector. This OTG adapter is available at major electronics stores.
- Connect the Creative SXFI TRIO to the OTG adapter.
USB Type C-to-A Converter
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-A CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your devices if it comes with USB Type-A connector. This USB Type-C to USB Type-A converter comes with the Creative SXFI TRIO.
- Connect the Creative SXFI TRIO to 2.
SXFI App
REQUIRED
Get started by downloading the SXFI App on your mobile device. The app will bring you through a Head and Ear-Mapping process in order for us to personalize your Super X-Fi profile and load it onto your SXFI products.
SXFI Control Software
OPTIONAL; for Windows PC and macOS
The SXFI Control software allows you to use any SXFI products with desktops and laptops running on Windows and macOS. You can upload your Super X-Fi profile, switch between profiles, and further customize your audio through the equalizer control in the software.
The Creative SXFI TRIO is compatible with and works on these platforms:
Windows PC
Mac
Android Phone
PS4
Nintendo Switch
WHY SOUND BLASTER KATANA V2?
Retaining the revolutionary tri-amplified design from its predecessor, the Sound Blaster Katana V2 is back with boosted power, better drivers, and more features! Sporting an all-new sleek, matte black build and hosting an upgraded list of comprehensive connectivity options, the Sound Blaster Katana V2 allows you to enjoy rich and flawless audio from all kinds of source. The soundbar is even equipped with the Super X-Fi UltraDSP chip that allows for premium audio enjoyment in headphones as well—so you can continue your adventure with multi-channel surround sound in your headphones late at night.
FEATURES SUMMARY
- Tri-amplified design for powerful audio
- True 5.1 channel playback with Dolby Audio
- Super X-Fi and SXFI BATTLE Mode
- Customizable RGB and remote control buttons
HELPFUL LINKS
USB Type C-to-A Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-A CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your device if it comes with a USB Type-A connector. This cable comes included with the Sound Blaster Katana V2.
- Connect 2 to the Sound Blaster Katana V2.
USB Type C-to-C Cable
FOR DEVICES WITH USB TYPE-C CONNECTOR:
- Connect 1 to your device if it comes with USB Type-C connector. This cable is not provided and is available at major electronic stores.
- Connect 2 to the Sound Blaster Katana V2.
Optical Cable
- Connect 1 to your device. This cable comes included with the Sound Blaster Katana V2.
- Connect 2 to the OPTICAL IN port of Sound Blaster Katana V2.
- Connect 1 to your device if it comes with a HDMI connector. This cable is not provided and is available at major electronic stores.
- Connect 2 to the Sound Blaster Katana V2.
Bluetooth
CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH:
- Connect via Bluetooth to mobile devices, Windows PC, and Mac.
- Devices need to feature Bluetooth adaptor v2.1 and A2DP support to connect via Bluetooth.
Creative App
REQUIRED
The Creative app is an all-in-one software that allows you to access audio technologies like Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine and SmartComms Kit, make EQ adjustments, and set any customization options like custom RGB lighting, custom shortcut on macro buttons etc.
Windows PC Download / App Store Download / Play Store Download
SXFI App
REQUIRED
Get started by downloading the SXFI App on your mobile device. The app will bring you through a Head and Ear-Mapping process in order for us to personalize your Super X-Fi profile and load it onto your SXFI products.
The Sound Blaster Katana V2 is compatible and works on these platforms:
Windows PC
Mac
Android Phone
iPhone
PS4
Nintendo Switch
*Device not listed above? Please tell us what device you are using and we will add them to the list!
EXPERT REVIEWS
To bring this to a dongle that would just work with any headphones and be super affordable, that's really the HOLY GRAIL of headphone processing technology.
Creative's new Super X-Fi audio tech is FRIGGING MIND -BLOWING. The company known for Soundblaster finally has a new killer product, and you'll probably want one too.
The device also made straightforward stereo music tracks sound MAGICAL, as if you were in the room with the musicians playing live.
Few things in technology are guaranteed to bring you actual joy, but Creative’s Super X-Fi just might qualify for that list.
Our minds were simply blown away when we heard what Holography can do for audio. This isn’t virtual surround, that stuff is so last year. This is true spacial audio processing and it comes on that tiny little dongle!
By processing your headphones’ signal in a way that makes your content sound like you were listening to an impossibly elegant home theater system, you can bring the theater experience with you wherever you go…
The SXFI Air is one of the most compelling pairs of headphones at CES 2019.
When we understood the concept of Super X-Fi, the results were nothing short of amazing. The headphones didn’t feel like headphones anymore. Creative definitely had many, many, many ‘wows’ coming from their suite at CES 2019.
This amp has dramatically changed how I enjoy music: it’s fun to listen to high school classics with the amp activated, making it difficult to return to listening without it.
I had a listen and was left amazed. Super X-Fi showed a lot of promise.
(Using Super X-Fi) I heard game clips and it was insanely effective. INSANE.
.. no one in the industry could solve this decade's-long problem. Creative's Super X-Fi could be the game changer.
Hands down, this was the best demo of CES—and it's the product I'm most looking forward to reviewing this year.
Creative has the demo to beat at this year's CES. The company is showing an early prototype of a product it calls Super X-Fi Headphone Audio. And it blew my mind.
What the F***?!! . . . It was really something else I think, all of us, there was a collective gasp when the technology was demonstrated to us . . . its feels like big leap forward
Creative ߪ looks to have finally cracked the issue of fitting full sized speakers into a pair of portable cans... I heard it through the earphones in exactly the same way I heard it via the speakers, and it was nothing short of AMAZING.
It was an amazing experience totally! I've been in the business for 40 years, and that's some of the best sound I've heard. And for the price point you're going to sell it for, IT'S OBSCENE.
I just finished the best demo of the show. It's not a curved TV, it's not 8K, it is, wait for it, Creative Lab's new Super X-Fi technology...And it just floors you ... it's gonna be a steal at US$150.
Well the fact that it's going to be everyone's hands, you know, a product that everyone can afford, and it's something that is literally going to change the way people listen to things by that one little dongle.
For a while there, I actually thought that the speakers were on, and that there was nothing coming through both cans, until I took them off to hear nothing emanating from the speakers.
This Holographic-Sound Headphone Dongle BLEW MY MIND. This mind-blowing audio technology uses acoustic mapping and holographic sound to create a headphone experience that's nearly indistinguishable from what you'd get out of a dedicated set of surround speakers.
You can take the headphones off, listening to again; a three— or four—thousand Dolby Atmos system, and put the headphones on, and it will sound just as good. In fact for my ears, I gotta say, it sounded better.
I listened to the demo and it was MIND-BLOWING! The surround sound I heard from the headphone was amazing and I even took the headphones off just to confirm that I wasn't hearing the sound from the physical surround speakers. Judging from the guests' reactions, they were equally or almost as impressed as I am.
If you're curious about what ‘audio holography' is, Creative Labs has the goods with its Super X-Fi technology. I gave it a good listen at CES 2018, and it sounded glorious! After hearing the results, I was simply blown away. Even with all the audio products I've tested over the years, my ears were never subjected to anything quite like this.
During the audition, the Super X-Fi system created a realistic sense of space as I listened to a soundtrack. It took the audio that would have been usually stuck between my ears and projected “outside” the confines of my head. I was able to pinpoint the sound sources in a room as well as gauge the distance between them.
I know, it's unbelievable that the little ‘dongle' above can give you sound as good as a 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround System (Dolby Atmos 5.1.2) but it absolutely does!
As an audio engineer I readily claim that most ‘virtual' surround sound applications are junk - until now. Creative Lab's Super X-Fi blew me away.
What impresses me the most is how Super X-Fi managed to turn a standard 2.0 music track into a realistic live surround effect. It is done so well that it's as if the artist is singing RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME.
I was absolutely blown away by a demo of the final, shipping product at CES 2019. It 100% matched the positioning and perceived distance of the real 7-channel surround system in the room. Absolutely could not tell it was headphones and HAD to take them off to be totally sure.
Smaller than a pack of chewing gum, the SXFI AMP is unique in simulating the sound of speakers, and the surround effect is far more convincing than any 7.1 headphone in the market.
Creative gave voice to the personal computer when it introduced the first SoundBlaster sound card all those years ago. And now it makes a similar revolution by allowing headphones to faithfully reproduce the "holographic" sound.
Sure, plenty of headphones reviews will go on and on about a wide soundstage, but they'll stop that their tongues wagging and start their jaws dropping once they've heard Super X-Fi.
“This is by far one of our favorite smiles to have ever crossed our face when it comes to audio.”
“It’s like nothing I’ve ever heard before. Without Super X-Fi, music sounds flat. With the dongle, it actually sounds like you’re at the studio or a concert. This is the best thing I saw or heard all week at CES.”
“Super X-Fi headphone amp pretty much made headphones come to life.”
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